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Building 3 – a 1,000 square-foot drive-thru coffee shop; Building 4 - a 10,800 square-foot multi-tenant mixed-use building offering medical offices, retail, and restaurant spaces;
Building 5 - a 10,000 square-foot childcare facility with a 12,500 square-foot outdoor play yard.

TPM No. PLN26-0037 (TPM39000)
The TPM proposes to commercially subdivide 6.02 acres into five lots ranging in size from 0.49 –

1.58 acres. The parcel configuration is designed to accommodate the proposed commercial development along Newport Road. Access, circulation and infrastructure are designed to accommodate the existing development.

CUP No. PLN25-0112
Per the City’s Development Code, a CUP is required to allow the quick-service restaurant and coffee shop to have a drive-thru.

Master Sign Program
The sign program establishes comprehensive standards for property signage, ensuring consistent design, tenant identification, and effective wayfinding for both pedestrians and vehicles accessing amenities within the development.

PROJECT BACKGROUND
On February 11, 2022, the Community Development Director administratively approved Finance Map TPM38129 (PLN21-0270), authorizing the subdivision of approximately 7.72 acres into two commercial parcels. Both parcels are currently undeveloped, with the exception of an existing parking area serving the adjacent quick-serve drive-thru restaurant located within Parcel 2, which will be incorporated into the proposed development. As part of the approval, the Finance Map also required the dedication and maintenance of 22 feet of right-of-way along the southern boundary of Newport Road for Parcel 2.

LOCATION
The Project site encompasses approximately 6.02 acres of vacant land, situated south of Newport Road, west of Menifee Road, north of Reviere Drive, and east of Calle Pompeii (APN: 364-030- 016).

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IMAGE 1: PROJECT SITE

GENERAL PLAN/ ZONE
The project site is zoned Menifee Village Specific Plan No. 158 (SP-14), Planning Area No. 2-11, and has a land use designation of Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) as outlined in Article IXb, Section 9.50 of Ordinance No. 348.3990. Surrounding land uses include existing single-family residential neighborhoods to the north and west; additional commercial development to the east; and residential communities and an elementary school to the south.

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IMAGE 2 – GENERAL PLAN / ZONE

DISCUSSION
Site, Circulation, Design and Access
The site has been designed to promote efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation. There are two access points along Newport Road to optimize traffic flow, with additional access from Menifee Road. Internal drive aisles will provide connectivity between parcels and with existing adjacent commercial uses and parking areas to the east. Sidewalks and pedestrian pathways will link building entrances, outdoor dining areas, and parking fields, enhancing walkability within the center.

Landscaping along street frontages and throughout the site will improve aesthetics and provide buffering between commercial and residential uses.

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IMAGE 3 – SITE PLAN
Parking Summary
The Project provides a total of 278 parking stalls, exceeding the 273 stalls required by City Parking Standards, including 11 ADA-compliant spaces. The parking plan not only meets City requirements but also provides a small surplus to accommodate peak demand. Additionally, the mixed-use nature of the site supports shared parking efficiency, as peak demand periods for restaurant, retail, medical, and childcare uses vary throughout the day.
Total Required: 273 stalls
Total Provided: 278 stalls (5-space surplus)
Daycare Operations
The facility operates from 6:30am to 6:30pm and it is staffed by approximately 18-25 employees at any given time, with about 30 percent of staff working part-time. Occasional activities may take place during evenings and weekends, such as open houses and parties, though these events are very infrequent. The site includes a 12,500 square-foot fenced playground area. The center has an overall enrollment of approximately 140 children, reflecting about 80 percent occupancy, with a total building capacity ranging from 145-190 children. On average, the center serves approximately 36 diapered children, 35 potty-trained children, and 112 non-diapered children. Typically, about 25 percent of children are enrolled part-time.

Parents utilize the on-site parking area to escort children into the facility and to their designated classrooms. Pick-up operations occur in the same manner. The average duration for drop-off and pick-up is approximately 5 to 8 minutes per vehicle. Peak operational periods include morning drop- off between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and afternoon pick-up between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., based on a maximum enrollment capacity of 183 children.

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Average traffic during drop-off (average 5 minutes)
o6:30am-7:00am (13 children)
o7:00am-7:30am (32 children)
o7:30am-8:00am (43 children)
o8:00am-8:30am (45 children)
o8:30am-9:00am (32 children)
o9:00am-9:30am (18 children)
Average traffic during pick-up (average 8 minutes)
o 3:30pm-4:00pm (13 children)
o 4:00pm-4:30pm (32 children)
o 4:30pm-5:00pm (43 children)
o 5:00pm-5:30pm (45 children)
o 5:30pm-6:00pm (32 children)
o 6:00pm-6:30pm (18 children)
The property will be secured with perimeter fencing and gated access equipped with alarm systems to enhance overall safety. Entry to the facility will be controlled through secured access points with restricted entry, ensuring that only authorized individuals are permitted within the building. Security cameras will be installed throughout the facility to maintain a safe environment and allow for monitoring by both administration and parents. In addition, classroom doors will include viewing windows, allowing parents to observe their children without disrupting classroom activities.

Landscaping and Screening
The Project incorporates a comprehensive on-site and perimeter landscape design to enhance aesthetics, provide shade, and create an attractive buffer between the commercial development and adjacent residential communities.

Interior site landscaping, particularly the parking areas, will include strategically placed shade trees and landscaped islands to break up large expanses of pavement, reduce heat gain, and improve the overall pedestrian experience. Drought-tolerant planting and accent landscaping will be incorporated throughout the site to ensure long-term sustainability and visual appeal.

Perimeter landscaping will be installed along property boundaries, with special attention to street- facing frontage along Newport Road, to create an attractive streetscape. The western and southern boundaries, which abut existing residential neighborhoods, will feature increased building setbacks and enhanced landscape buffers, including dense plantings and shade trees. These improvements are intended to minimize direct views into the Project site and reduce potential noise impacts, creating a soft transition between the commercial center and adjacent homes.

Landscaped islands within parking areas will include canopy trees to provide shade for parked vehicles, improve site aesthetics, and contribute to environmental benefits such as reduced heat island effects. The inclusion of shade trees throughout the parking fields also improves walkability and comfort for patrons.

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Collectively, these on-site and perimeter landscaping features will ensure the Project is visually appealing, pedestrian-friendly, and sensitive to the surrounding residential communities.

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Architectural Design
The proposed commercial buildings feature a modern architectural style characterized by clean lines, varied rooflines, and a balanced combination of materials and textures to create visual interest, while maintaining the architectural style components of the Menifee Village Specific Plan.

Building façades incorporate a mix of stucco finishes and horizontal siding accents with natural tones, complemented by stone veneer cladding at key entry points for a grounded and durable appearance.

Storefront utilizes large windows with aluminum framing, maximizing natural light within tenant spaces while providing transparency to enhance visual connectivity between the interior and exterior. Design features such as projected metal canopies, accent trim, further emphasize entry locations and add to the overall architecture.

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The roof design includes a combination of flat and low-pitched parapet roofs with projecting canopies to provide shade and articulation along tenant entrances. Variations in wall planes, material transitions, and parapet heights enhance depth and break up building massing, contributing to a more dynamic and pedestrian-friendly street presence. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, tanks, ducts, cooling towers, or mechanical ventilators shall be screened from the ground elevation view by architectural elements such as parapets.

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Master Sign Program
The Project will implement the Menifee Boardwalk Sign Program, designed to meet the intent of the Menifee Village Specific Plan. This program establishes comprehensive standards for property signage, ensuring consistent design, tenant identification, and effective wayfinding for both pedestrians and vehicles accessing amenities within the development.

The sign standards are intended to:

Ensure an attractive environment that complements the overall design character of the Menifee Village Specific Plan.
The Project proposes a property monument sign along Newport Road, designed to accommodate 11 tenant identification panels on each side. The monument sign will incorporate materials, colors, and design elements consistent with the architectural style of the project buildings, ensuring a cohesive visual identity throughout the development.

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IMAGE 6 – SIGN LOCATION PLAN
IMAGE 7 – MONUMENT SIGN
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TPM 39000
As stated above, the TPM proposes to commercially subdivide 6.02 acres into five lots ranging in size from 0.49 – 1.58 acres. The parcel configuration is designed to accommodate the proposed commercial development along Newport Road. Access, circulation and infrastructure are designed to be compatible with both the proposed and existing development.

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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The City of Menifee Community Development Department has determined the above Project will not have a significant effect on the environment with incorporation of standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures (as listed in the IS/MND) and has recommended adoption of the IS/MND. The 20-day public review period for the IS/MND occurred from March 11, 2026 to March 30, 2026. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) was prepared and identifies all mitigation measures that will be required for the Project.

The IS/MND, as well as all its technical appendices, can be accessed for review on the City website:
https://www.cityofmenifee.us/325/Environmental-Notices-Documents.

During the 20-day review period, City staff received a comment letter from Foothill Arch, LLC on March 27, 2026, and provided a response to the letter. Both documents are attached.

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FINDINGS
Findings for the adoption of the IS/MND and approval of PP No. PLN24-0118, CUP No. PLN25- 0112 and TPM No. PLN26-0037 are included in the attached resolutions.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The proposed Project was noticed on March 11, 2026, within The Press Enterprise. Notices were also mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the Project site and other individuals requesting notification of the hearing. On-site posting was also provided. All relevant public agencies were also notified of the public hearing.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Exhibits

2. Resolution – Entitlement

3. Exhibit A – Conditions of Approval

4. Resolution - ISMND

5. Exhibit A – ISMND

6. Exhibit B – MMRP

7. Public Hearing Notice

8. Public Comment – Foothill Arch, LLC

9. Response to Foothill Arch, LLC
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

DATE OF HEARING: June 3, 2026
PLACE OF HEARING:MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
29844 HAUN ROAD MENIFEE, CA 92586
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled, pursuant to the City of Menifee Municipal Code, before the CITY OF MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL to consider the project shown below:

Project Title:

Appeal Nos. PLN 26-0056 of the Planning Commission Decision for the “Menifee Boardwalk” (Tentative Parcel Map [TPM] No. 39000 [PLN 26-0037], Plot Plan No. PLN 24-0118, and Conditional Use Permit No.

PLN25-0112)
Project Location:

The Project site encompasses approximately 6.02 acres and is identified as Assessor’s Parce Number (APN) 364-030-016. It is located south of Newport Road and west of Menifee Road in the City of Menifee. The site is situated in a developed area of the city with convenient access to regional transportation corridors and surrounding institutional, commercial, and residential uses.

General Plan Land Use and Zoning:

Menifee Village Specific Plan No. 158 (SP-14), Planning Area No. 2-11.

The City Council will consider the following project at a public hearing:

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Parcel Map (TPM) No. 39000 (PLN 26-0037), Plot Plan No. PLN 24-0118, and Conditional Use Permit No. PLN25- 0112 – Menifee Boardwalk Project along with the related environmental analysis. On April 17, 2026, the City received an application from Foothill Arch, LLC to appeal the Planning Commission decision.

Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN 26-0037 proposes to commercially subdivide 6.02 acres into 5 lots ranging in size from 0.49 to 1.58 acres.

Plot Plan No. No. PLN 24-0118 was approved by the Planning Commission to construct five commercial buildings with a combined total of 38,560 square feet of building area. The plan includes two quick-serve drive- thru establishments located along the northern boundary of the property and provides a total of 278 parking stalls, including 18 ADA-compliant spaces.

Conditional Use Permit No. PLN25-0112 was approved by the Planning Commission to allow the quick-serve restaurant and coffee shop to have a drive-thru.

Master Sign Program was approved by the Planning Commission to establish property signage, ensuring consistent design, tenant identification, and effective wayfinding for both pedestrians and vehicles accessing within the development.

Environmental Information: Additional environmental review of the appealed Project is not required. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC26-681, which was prepared for the Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2026030573), and mitigations measures were provided. The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) determined the Project will have no significant effect on the environment with incorporation of standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures (as listed in the IS/MND). A Mitigation Monitoring Report Plan (MMRP) was prepared and identifies all mitigation measures that will be required for the Project. Following the Project’s approval, a Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk’s Office and State Clearinghouse on April 10, 2026. The Mitigated Negative Declaration can be found at the following web address: http://www.cityofmenifee.us/325/Environmental-Notices-Documents.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed project may do so in writing between the date of this notice and the public hearing and be heard at the time and place noted above. All comments must be received prior to the time of public hearing. All such comments will be submitted to the City Council, and the City Council will consider such comments, in addition to any oral testimony, before making a decision on the proposed project.

If this project is challenged in court, the issues may be limited to those raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Be advised that as a result of public hearings and comment, the City Council may amend, in whole or in part, the proposed project. Accordingly, the designations, development standards, design or improvements, or any properties or lands within the boundaries of the proposed project, may be changed in a way other than specifically proposed.

For further information regarding this project, please contact Desiree McGriff at (951) 723-3770 or e-mail [email protected], or go to the City of Menifee’s agenda web page at http://www.cityofmenifee.us. To view the case file for the proposed project contact the Community Development Department office at (951) 672- 6777 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Please send all written correspondence to:

CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Attn: Desiree McGriff, Associate Planner
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City's Response
• B
ased on the proposed Project site plan circulation layout and existing adjacent development circulation layout, it is very unlikely that a measurable volume of customers would back track and circulate through the proposed site to make the same right turn movement that could be completed more conveniently from the Archibald’s site.
• While a specific Coffee Shop user has not yet been identified, the proposed Project site plan shows a drive-through lane storage of 18 vehicles, which is greater than the minimum standard required by Starbucks (12 – 14 vehicle storage), Dutch Bros (15 vehicle storage), or Better Buzz (12 vehicle storage) which would generate the greatest queue. Furthermore, there is significant storage within the drive aisles that could be utilized during the 15 to 30 minutes in the AM peak hour that vehicles could potentially queue beyond the drive- through lanes, such that the public ROW would never be impacted.
• The explanation provided with the Alternate Trip Generation Table sufficiently addresses this issue as the trip generation difference would not change the results of the traffic analysis. Furthermore, both trip generation estimates are likely conservative in our experience and does not take into account the internal capture that would occur between the proposed uses therefore reducing the trip generation. Lastly, as shown in the TIA, the 2027 Project completion year traffic volumes reflect future traffic volumes from 15 cumulative projects totaling 3,281 AM peak hour trips and 4,643 PM peak hour trips, such that the traffic volumes analyzed in the TIA are very likely significantly overstated regardless of the potential slight difference between two Project trip generation forecasts.
• The AQ/GHG modeling and analyses are based on the trip generation rates. Because no changes to the trip generation rates within the TIA are occurring, no revisions to the AQ or GHG analyses are warranted or required. Additionally, because no changes to the maximum net daily vehicles generated by the project or to the cumulative plus project peak hour conditions, no changes to the CO hotspot would be required either.

Furthermore, the total cumulative traffic volume forecast is very likely significantly overstated. Emissions modeled on these traffic volumes would have correspondingly overstated results.
• Contrary to the comment, traffic simulation would take into account gaps created by the adjacent traffic signals and platooning, such that the driveway level of service (LOS) would show a better LOS. Therefore, the HCM calculation utilized in the TIA represents a more conservative result.
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volumes on the major streets, like Newport Road and likely occurs at all existing driveways along Newport Road. Furthermore, due to the unsignalized driveway being in close proximity to the signalized intersection of Menifee Lakes Drive/Calle Pompeii at Newport Road as well as Menifee Road at Newport Road, it is expected that gaps in traffic would occur and actual vehicular delay experienced would be lower than what is being reported within the HCM methodology. As indicated above in the first response, bas ed on the proposed site plan circulation layout and the fact that the existing Archibald driveway on Newport Road is forecast to operate at a worse LOS F, (we conducted an estimated 2027 LOS calculation for the PM peak hour) than the Project driveway, but in reality probably does not experience significant delays, it is unlikely a measurable volume of traffic would use the Archibald driveway on Newport Road. Also, the Archibald’s driveway along Menifee Road is analyzed in the TIA. • Comment noted. The driveway LOS calculation has been updated to reflect only one northbound right turn lane at the Project driveway on Newport Road. While the delay increase measurably, the findings remain the same.

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MEMORANDUM

Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) is pleased to provide the following responses to address Attach ment 1 ( Item No. 1: Inadequate Traffic Analysis ) of the Foothill Arch, LLC Appeal Application (April 16, 2026) . In addition, the following responses also partially address the Traffic related comments in A ttachment 1 (Item No. 2: Violation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)).

The approved Traffic Analysis for the proposed Project does adequately address the potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed mixed -use Project consistent with typical traffic engineering practice. Specifically, the trip generation forecast was adequately and appropriately calculated as a retail shopping center, which contains restaurant and retail uses, plus a day care center, conservatively excluding any internal capture that would occur between the shopping center, day care center and surrounding residential development, which is significant . In addition, site access and circulation were adequately analyzed in the Traffic Analysis consistent with City Guidelines and Industry Practice. With regards to conducting a traffic signal warrant analysis at the Project’s right-in/right-out driveway, a traffic signal for a right-in/right-out driveway is not appropriate or applicable in any realistic access scenario and certainly not in this case along Newport Road , in which essentially e very existing right -in/right-out driveway along Newport Road within the City likely operates at a poor level of service without issue.

With Respect to Exhibit A, the following responses are provided:
• Because both the existing (Archibald’s) driveway and proposed Project driveway will operate as right-in/right-out driveways along Newport Road, it doesn’t make logical sense for customer’s currently using the Archibald’s site driveway (to travel eastbound on Newport Road) to travel back to the west internally and circumnavigate the proposed Project circulation drive aisles in order to travel eastbound on Newport Road as originally intended. Therefore, based on the proposed Project site plan circulation layout and existing adjacent development circulation layout, it is very unlikely that a measurable volume of customers would back track and circulate through the proposed site to make the same right turn movement that could be completed more conveniently from the Archibald’s site.

To: Desiree McGriff
City of Menifee
Date: May 11, 2026
From: Keil D. Maberry, P.E., Principal
Linscott, Law and Greenspan, Engineers
LLG Ref: 2.25.4968.1
Subject:

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• While a specific Coffee Shop user has not yet been identified, the proposed Project site plan shows a drive-through lane storage of 18 vehicles, which is greater than the minimum standard required by Starbucks (12 – 14 vehicle storage), Dutch Bros (15 vehicle storage), or Better Buzz (12 vehicle storage) which would generate the greatest queue. Furthermore, there is significant storage within the drive aisles that could be utilized during the 15 to 30 minutes in the AM peak hour that vehicles could potentially queue beyond the drive-through lanes, such that the public ROW would never be impacted.
• The explanation provided with the Alternate Trip Generation Table sufficiently addresses this issue as the trip generation difference would not change the results of the traffic analysis. Furthermore, both trip generation estimates are likely conservative in our experience and does not take into account the internal capture that would occur between the proposed uses therefore reducing the trip generation.

Lastly, as shown in the TIA, the 2027 Project completion year traffic volumes reflect future traffic volumes from 15 cumulative projects totaling 3,281 AM peak hour trips and 4,643 PM peak hour trips, such that the traffic volumes analyzed in the TIA are very likely significantly overstated regardless of the potential slight difference between two Project trip generation forecasts. • No comment on Air Quality, but as indicated above, the total cumulative traffic volume forecast is very likely significantly overstated, such that analyzing the Air Quality for a revised trip generation forecast would not be appropriate. • Contrary to the comment, traffic simulation would take into account gaps created by the adjacent traffic signals and platooning, such that the driveway level of service (LOS) would show a better LOS. Therefore, the HCM calculation utilized in the TIA represents a more conservative result.
• As indicated in the TIA on Pagew 38, it is not uncommon for private unsignalized driveways, such as that of the Project, to experience a longer delay due to the heavy volumes on the major streets, like Newport Road and likely occurs at all exi sting driveways along Newport Road. Furthermore, due to the unsignalized driveway being in close proximity to the signalized intersection of Menifee Lakes Drive/Calle Pompeii at Newport Road as well as Menifee Road at Newport Road, it is expected that gaps in traffic w ould occur and actual vehicular delay experienced would be lower than what is being reported within the HCM methodology. As indicated above in the first response, based on the proposed site plan circulation layout and the fact that the existing Archibald driveway on Newport Road is forecast to operate at a worse LOS F, (we conducted an estimated 2027 LOS calculation for the PM peak hour) than the Project driveway, but in reality probably does not experience significant delays, it is unlikely a measurable v olume of traffic would use the Item Title: 11.1
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Archibald driveway on Newport Road. Also, the Archibald’s driveway along Menifee Road is analyzed in the TIA.
• Comment noted. The driveway LOS calculation has been updated to reflect only one northbound right turn lane at the Project driveway on Newport Road. While the delay increase measurably, the findings remain the same.

With Respect to Exhibit B (RK Engineering Group, Inc. Letter – April 16, 2026), the following responses are provided:
• In General, the comments are e xtreme interpretations of possible analysis approaches aimed at discrediting the Project Traff ic Analysis for the purposes of the appeal and do not reflect realistic analyses that would be prepared for the Project under typical entitlement conditions.

Comment #1 Response : The Trip Generation Forecast provided in Table C significantly overstates the pote ntial trip generation for the proposed Project by assuming that each of the uses would be stand -alone uses, which is generally how the trip generation for each land use is empirically collected by ITE, and therefore does not reflect the interaction and synergy between adjacent uses within a typical neighborhood shopping center. In addition, in our extensive experience, this is an extreme trip generation forecast, which also excludes any internal capture /mode shift that would never be proposed to the City as part of the scoping process f or the pr eparation of a Traffic Analysis and is merely an extreme intent to discredit the Project Traffic Analysis. Furthermore, as sta ted above in response to Exhi bit A , the 2027 Project completion year traffic volumes reflect future traffic volumes from 15 cumulative projects totaling 3,281 AM peak hour trips and 4,643 PM peak hour trips, such that the future traffic volumes analyzed in the TIA are very likely significantly overstated , in our experience, regardless of the Project trip generation forecast with or without the proposed drive-through coffee shop separated, and likely even with the extreme trip generation reflected in Table C.

Comment #2 Response: The Project trip distribution pattern was approved by the City as part of the TIA Scoping Process and reflects appropriate engineering judgment based on experience and knowledge of the surrounding tra nsportation network. Project distribution patterns provided in any traffic analysis is a subjective forecast of the Project’s trip patterns based on the use and can vary based on the Analyst’s engineering judgment and experience. The assumption of the U -turn movement at Laguna Vista/Newport Road is appropriate since the traffic generation assumed for th e proposed Project that will building the traffic improvement is included in the analysis.

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since all Project driveways will operate as right -in/right-out driveways without any significant queuing within the Public right-of-way.

Comment #3 Response: Regardless of the variation in trip generation recommendation for the proposed Project and resultant LOS value for the right-in/right-out driveway on Newport Road, it is not uncommon for private unsignalized driveways, such as that of the Project, to experience a longer delay due to the heavy volumes on the major streets, like Newport Road and likely occurs at all exi sting driveways along Newport Road.

Furthermore, due to the unsignalized driveway being in close proximity to the signalized intersection of Menifee Lakes Drive/Calle Pompeii at Newport Road as well as Menifee Road at Newport Road, it is expected that gaps in traffic would occur and actual vehicular delay experienced would be lower, with a traffic microsimulation, than what is being reported within the HCM methodology. With regards to conducting a traffic signal warrant analysis at the Project ’s right -in/right-out driveway, a traffic signal for a right-in/right-out driveway is not appropriate or applicable in any realistic access scenario and certainly not in this case along Newport Road, in which essentially every existing right-in/right-out driveway along Newport Road within the City likely operates at a poor level of service without issue.

Item No. 2: Violation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Response:

The Traffic Analysis adequately addressed any potential safety impacts by conducting traffic circulation analyse (LOS), site access analyses, and multimodal analyses. With regards to air quality impacts, the IS/MND adequately addressed the air quality impacts based on the Project trip generation forecast in the Traffic Analysis, such that it would not be appropriate to anal yze the air quality impacts based on the extreme and unrealistic trip generation forecast reflected in Table C of Exhibit B. * * * * * * * * * * *
We appreciate the opportunity to provide this response to comments Memorandum.

Should you have any questions regarding this Memorandum, please contact us at (949) 825-6175.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment for the Open Space and
Conservation Element
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Fernando Herrera, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. LR25-0148 amending the Open Space and Conservation Element of the City of Menifee’s General Plan to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 1425 and exempt GPA No. LR25-0148 from further environmental review.

DISCUSSION
On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 1425 required cities and counties to review and update the Open Space Element of their General Plans to address equitable access to open space, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, and rewilding opportunities. SB 1425 mandated that every city and county in California review and update their open-space plans by January 1, 2026. The update must include plans and an action program, as required by Section 65564, that address:
•Access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice element or environmental justice policies in the general plan, as applicable;
•Climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, correlated with the safety element; and,
•Rewilding opportunities, correlated with the Land Use element. “Rewilding” per this bill refers to opportunities to preserve, enhance, and expand an integrated network of open space to support beneficial uses, such as habitat, recreation, natural resources, historic and tribal resources, water management, and aesthetics. Rewilding can also be accomplished by establishing a natural communities conservation plan to provide for coordinated mitigation of the impacts of new development.

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Although the Open Space and Conservation Element already established pathways to provide residents with equitable access to open space, the City determined it was prudent to use this opportunity to further expand upon those provisions and incorporate additional considerations and guidance outlined in SB 1425.

Proposed New Goals and Policies
In response to the requirements of SB 1425, the City has updated the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan to incorporate additional goals and policies that strengthen climate resilience, environmental equity, and long-term ecological health. The update builds upon existing sections of the Element by adding targeted policies, while introducing a new Climate Resiliency section to address emerging climate-related challenges. The following policies were added to existing sections under the Goals and Policies of the Open Space and Conservation Element:

Parks and Recreation (Existing Section)
•Policy OSC-1.11: Promote accessibility and inclusivity in park facilities and programs through universal design and diverse community-responsive activities.

Recreational Trails (Existing Section)
•Policy OSC-2.9: Work with developers and property owners to ensure that new developments provide trails that connect with the larger network.

Biological (Existing Section)
•Policy OSC-8.9: Implement urban rewilding to reintroduce natural processes, restore natural ecosystems, and promote biodiversity.
•Policy OSC-8.10: Prioritize rewilding in areas that enhance or create new habitat linkages and corridors for wildlife movement.

A new Climate Resiliency section was added to the Open Space and Conservation Element to address climate adaptation and mitigation through the use of open space and green infrastructure.

Climate Resiliency (New Section)
•Goal OSC-11: Strengthen Menifee’s resilience to climate change by using open space as a natural system for hazard mitigation, heat reduction, and ecological health, while ensuring equitable access to climate-resilient public spaces. •Policy OSC-11.1: Prioritize the preservation and restoration of undeveloped open spaces and natural areas that multi-benefit climate services, including flood protection, carbon sequestration, heat reduction, and habitat connectivity, particularly in underserved areas.
•Policy OSC-11.2: Support the development of vertical greenery, and other integrated green infrastructure that enhances biodiversity and reduces energy use.

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•Policy OSC-11.3: Encourage the use of “green streets” that incorporate native vegetation, permeable surfaces, tree canopies, shaded areas, and stormwater features to enhance habitat and reduce runoff.
•Policy OSC-11.4: Prioritize the use of native, drought-tolerant, and climate-resilient vegetation in existing parks and landscaped open spaces to enhance habitat value, reduce water demand, and support pollinators.
•Policy OSC-11.5: Work with developers and property owners to establish and expand a trail network for biking, walking, and running to encourage alternative methods of transportation that reduce emissions and promote public health.

•Policy OSC-11-6: Utilize building materials and methods that will minimize energy and water usage including prioritizing local building materials. •Policy OSC-11-7: Preserve open space to establish barriers and transitions between natural open space and the built environment.

In addition to these new goals and policies there was additional clarifying language that was added to the background documents of the Element to improve alignment with SB 1425. No changes were needed to the Safety Element as the changes required to address climate resiliency were already in place in the existing Safety Element. By approving these new goals, policies, and modifications to the existing Open Space and Conservation Element, the City will better meet the intent and requirements of SB 1425.

History
On August 15, 2025, the City of Menifee initiated General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. LR25- 0148 to update the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. The tribes were noticed and consultation was held with those who requested it. The proposed changes were presented to the Parks, Recreation & Trails Commission on February 5, 2026. On April 2026 the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission also found that the changes were consistent with the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Land Use Compatibility Plan. On April 8, 2026 the City of Menifee Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for GPA No.

LR25-0148, which hearing was publicly noticed on March 27, 2026. After a presentation from staff the Commission voted 5-0 to recommend to the City Council the approval of GPA No. LR25-0148 and find that no further environmental review is required.

Environmental Determination
Staff has reviewed the proposed GPA in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and has determined that the GPA is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it would not “result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2)); and under the “common sense exemption” (CEQA Section 15601(b)(3)) as it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the Item Title: 11.2
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proposed GPA will have a significant impact on the environment. This is because the project will not involve any physical improvements or changes to the environment.

Findings
Findings for approval of GPA No. LR25-0148 are included in the attached Resolution.

Public Notice
The proposed GPA was noticed on May 24, 2026 for the June 3, 2026 City Council hearing. The public notice was published in The Press Enterprise. Notices were also mailed to anyone requesting a notice.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Thriving Economy

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution – GPA

2. Exhibit A – Open Space and Conservation Element Amendment

3. Exhibit B – Open Space and Conservation Background Document Amendment

4. Public Hearing Notice
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.

LR25-0148, AN UPDATE TO THE OPEN SPACE AND
CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, the City has considered less than four proposed amendments to the City’s General Plan in the year 2026; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 1425 requires cities and counties to review and update the Open Space Element of their General Plans to address equitable access to open space, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, and rewilding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2025, the City of Menifee initiated General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. LR25-0148 to update the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, GPA No. LR25-0148 will add language to the City’s Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan (Exhibit “A”) as well as the background documents (Exhibit “B”), to further ensure compliance with new regulations brought forth by SB 1425; and
WHEREAS, GPA No. LR25-0148 was presented to the Parks, Recreation & Trails Commission on February 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Director found GPA No. LR25-0148 to be consistent with the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and the 2010/2011 Perris Valley Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026 the City of Menifee Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for GPA No. LR25-0148, which hearing was publicly noticed on March 27, 2026 by a publication in a newspaper of general circulation, an agenda posting, and to persons requesting public notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) with regard to the possible impacts that proposed GPA No. LR25-0148 may have upon the environment and determined GPA No. LR25-0148 is exempt from CEQA and recommend the City Council approve GPA No. LR25-0148; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026 the City of Menifee City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on GPA No. LR25-0148, considered all public testimony as well as all material in the staff report and accompanying documents for GPA No. LR25-0148.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California resolves as follows:

Section 1: The City of Menifee’s City Council hereby makes the following findings for GPA No. LR25-0148 in accordance with Title 9, Article 2, Section 9.50.070 “Findings of Approval” of the City of Menifee Comprehensive Development Code:

Finding 1 - The amendment is consistent with the intent of the vision, goals and policies of the General Plan as a whole.

The proposed GPA is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies already in the General Plan. The proposed amendment adds language that further highlights equitable access to open space, provides further pathways for climate resilience, and adds language for rewilding opportunities. This is to ensure that the Open Space and Conservation Element will be in compliance with SB 1425.

The Open Space and Conservation Element amendment accomplishes this by clarifying language in existing sections as well as adding objectives to further clarify the intent and vision of the City’s General Plan already established in the Open Space and Conservation Element. The amendments are minor and will not result in a shift to the General Plan. The proposed amendments are consistent with the established goals and policies of the General Plan.

Finding 2 - The amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other established uses.

The proposed amendment to the General Plan prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses as the proposed changes to the Open Space and Conservation Element adds language to ensure:

1. Access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice element or environmental justice policies in the General Plan, as applicable.

2. Climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, correlated with the Safety Element.

3. Rewilding opportunities, correlated with the Land Use Element.

This is in compliance with SB 1425 and as previously mentioned the City’s existing General Plan. Further, the amendments do not involve any physical construction or improvements to the environment.

Finding 3 - The proposed amendment provides for the protection of the general health, safety and/or welfare of the community.

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equitable access to open space, climate resilience, and rewilding opportunities in compliance with SB 1425, and the proposed changes are minor amendments to ensure further compliance. This will not change existing established patterns of development. Further, the amendments do not involve any physical construction of any project. The proposed amendments are to ensure equitable access to open space and provide further clarity of pathways for climate resilience and rewilding which is for the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Therefore, the modification would not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses. It in contrast will help further them.

Section 2: Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the General Plan Amendment are in compliance with the requirements of CEQA.

Staff has reviewed the proposed GPA in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and has determined that the GPA is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it would not “result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2)); and under the “common sense exemption” (CEQA Section 15601(b)(3)) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed GPA will have a significant impact on the environment. This is because the project will not involve any physical improvements or changes to the environment.

Section 3: Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of Menifee shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 4: Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Section 5: Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California determines, finds and approves the following:

1. That the City Council determines the Findings set out above are true and correct.

2. That the City Council determines the environmental review has been completed for the Project in accordance with State and local laws, and CEQA guidelines.

3. That the City Council finds that the facts presented within the public record and within the Resolution provide a basis to approve GPA No.

LR25-0148.

4. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at the Community Development Department – Planning Division, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this the 3rd day of June 2026 _________________________
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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OPEN S P AC E AND CONSERV A T I ON ELEMENT P AGE 1 OF

Open Spac e and
Conserv ati on El e me n t

HOME P AGE

OVERVI EW
Land devoted to recreation and open space is a key factor in sustaining a desirable and livable community.

As cities throughout the region face the increasing demands of population and economic growth, open space, groundwater, farmland, and other systems serve as essential infrastructure. The well -being of these natural systems indicates the importance cities place on the provision of basic services—clean air, available potable water, and power.

Menifee’s Open Space and Conservation Element provides direction on how to cultivate and manage these resources in the City. Taken together with the goals and policies presented elsewhere in this General Plan, particularly in the Land Use, Circulation, and Community Design elements, the City of Menifee can strengthen its already notable open space areas and protect their rich natural and cultural resources for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

PURPOSE OF ELEMENT
California state law requires that general plans set forth policies and programs to preserve open space for park and recreation purposes as well as address the comprehensive and long -range preservation of mountains, deserts, floodplains, and other open spa ce areas. In addition, general plans are required to provide guidance related to the protection of habitat and wildlife resources and the responsible conservation and use of minerals, energy, and water. This element provides policy direction for Menifee’s parks and open space areas, recreational trails, and the conservation, development, and utilization of the City’s natural resources with an overall goal of maintaining the high quality of life Menifee residents have enjoyed for generations.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan is guided by state law, regional plans, and local priorities that collectively aim to preserve natural resources, promote ecological health, and support sustainable management of environmental systems, Key statutes and policies include the following:

Quimby Act
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Government Code § 66477, known as the Quimby Act, allows cities and counties to require residential subdivisions to dedicate land or pay in-lieu fees for park and recreational purposes. These dedications or fees are then used to fund new park and open space development in consideration of population growth necessitating additional public open spaces.

Public Park Preservation Act
The Public Park Preservation Act (§5400–§5409) restricts the sale, lease, or disposal of public parkland unless a replacement of equivalent size and function is provided. This protects publicly accessible parks from being converted to non-recreational uses without due process and community benefit.

Senate Bill 1425 (2022) – Open Space Element: Updates
Senate Bill (SB) 1425 added Government Code §65565.5 to require that the Open Space Element prioritize the multi-benefit use of open spaces, particularly in underserved communities. The law directs jurisdictions to include plans and an action program in an update to address access to open spac e for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice policies in the General Plan, address climate resilience strategies such as flood mitigation and cooling, and address rewilding opportunities.

BACKGROUND
Menifee’s parks and recreational facilities, meandering trails, rolling hills, and environmental resources are identifiable features of the community and work together to shape the small town character and lifestyle Menifee residents cherish. Until the City incorporated in October of 2008, Menifee’s parks, open space, and natural resources were planned for and managed by Riverside County. Now, through its Open Space and Conservation goals and policies, and in coordination with Valley -Wide Recreation and Par k District and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (who provide park maintenance), the City can define how it wants its parks, open space, and natural resources to be expanded, preserved, and protected. Based on the City’s vision and values, Menifee can now chart its own course to best meet the recreation and open space needs of its current and future residents.

The Open Space and Conservation Element covers eight general topics: parks and recreation, recreational trails, natural landforms, energy and mineral resources, paleontological and cultural resources, agriculture, water resources, and biological resources. To provide context, a brief description of each of these topics is presented alongside the related goal and policies. For more detailed information on each of these issues, please review the Open Space and Conservation Background Document and Definitions.

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GENERAL PLAN E XH IB ITS
Exhibit OSC‐1: Proposed Recreational Trails
Exhibit OSC‐2: Significant Slopes
Exhibit OSC‐3: Mineral Resource Zones
Exhibit OSC‐4: Paleologic Resource Sensitivity
Exhibit OSC‐5: Agricultural Resources
Exhibit OSC‐6: Water Resources
Exhibit OSC‐7: Biological Resources
Exhibit OSC‐8: MSHCP Survey Areas

REFERENCE MATE R IAL
For detailed information related to Open Space and Conservation, please refer to the following reference materials. (Weblinks are available on the City’s General Plan website).

City Resources
Open Space and Conservation Background Document & Definitions General Plan Environmental Impact Report
Exhibit OSC‐b1: Existing and Proposed Recreation Areas
Exhibit OSC‐b2: Proposed Recreational Trails and Class I, II, and III Bike Routes City of Menifee Trails Committee Report
Exhibit OSC‐b3: City of Menifee Trails Committee Map
Archival Report for Cultural and Paleontological Resources

Additional Information
Valley Wide Recreation and Park District
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
Kay Cisneros Community Center
Sun City Civic Association
Riverside County Flood Control and Conservation District Lake Elsinore
Kabian Park
Diamond Valley Lake
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Eastern Municipal Water District
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GOALS AND P O LIC IE S

P ARKS AND RECREATI ON
Parks and recreational facilities provide a great number of benefits to the City of Menifee and its residents.

These benefits include: improved health, wellness, and quality of life; strong family and neighborhood connections; protecting open space areas and natural resources; enhancing air and water quality; providing and protecting wildlife habitat; attracting business relocation and expansion; contributing to a healthy and productive workforce; and attracting visitors and retirees and enhancing real estate values. Parks and recreational facilities also serve as community focal points and gathering places.

Goa l OSC1 : A comprehensiv e sy stem of high-quality parks and recreation programs that meets the diverse needs of the communit y.

Policies
OSC-1.1 Provide parks and recreational programs to meet the varied needs of community residents, including children, youth, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities, and make these facilities and services easily accessible and affordable to all users.

OSC-1.2: Require a minimum of five acres of public open space to be provided for every 1,000 City residents.

OSC-1.3: Locate and distribute parks and recreational facilities throughout the community so that most residents are within walking distance (one-half mile) of a public park or open space.

OSC-1.4: Enhance the natural environment and viewsheds through park design and site selection.

OSC-1.6: Make parks as safe as possible by promoting the latest developments in facility design and equipment technology.

OSC-1.7: Partner with school districts and other agencies and organizations for the joint-use, maintenance, and development of parks and recreational facilities and programs.

OSC-1.8: Ensure that parks and recreational facilities are well-maintained by the responsible agency.

OSC-1.9: Explore conventional and creative funding options for park and program development and administration.

OSC-1.10: Encourage all residents to participate in recreational programs regardless of age, economic status, disability, or other factor.

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diverse community-responsive activities.

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OSC-1.12: Develop a regional park of at least 25 acres within the City of Menifee.

RECREATI ONAL TR AILS
Menifee’s recreational trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use are important features of the City’s small town character. Recreational trails provide residents the opportunity to connect with each other and the natural environment while improving their health and quality of life. They provide many of the same benefits as parks and recreational facilities, but trails often require much less space. Trails can be easily incorporated into almost any sort of project or development using space that might otherwise go unused. Exhibit OSC-1 illustrates the City’s proposed recreational trails.

Goa l OSC-2: Establish acomprehensive network of hiking, biking, walking, running, and equestrian recrea tion tra ils tha t do not nega tively impa ct the na tura l and built environment.

Policies
OSC-2.1: Develop recreational trails for hiking, biking, walking, running, and equestrian use throughout the City, making them, to the extent feasible, accessible to people of different neighborhoods, ages, and abilities.

OSC-2.2: Locate and regulate recreational trails so that they do not negatively impact the City’s sensitive habitat, wildlife, natural landforms, and cultural resources.

OSC-2.3: Recognize flood control facilities as potential locations for recreational trails, and pursue these opportunities in coordination with the Riverside County Flood Control and Conservation District.

OSC-2.4: Explore new acquisition opportunities for abandoned railroad rights -of-way, natural waterways, flood control rights -of-way, public utility easements, and public lands for potential designation as recreational trails.

OSC-2.5: Equip trailheads and trail staging areas with adequate parking, restrooms, signage, or other facilities and amenities as appropriate.

OSC-2.6: Protect existing equestrian trails, including those in the City’s rural neighborhoods, and encourage connections to new trails in other parts of the City.

OSC-2.7: Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to establish recreational trails that connect to other trail systems and major destinations found outside of the City, such as Lake Elsinore, Kabian Park, and Diamond Valley Lake.

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OSC-2.8: Ensure safety along recreational trails through appropriate lighting, signage, and other crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) strategies.

OSC-2.9: Work with developers and property owners to ensure that new developments provide trails that connect with a larger network where feasible.

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NATURAL LANDFORMS
The City of Menifee is a community with a dynamic topography; hills and small mountains can be found dispersed throughout the City alongside low-lying plains and waterways. The steepest slopes and largest cluster of hillsides can be found north of Menifee Lakes, traveling northward across McCall Boulevard. Quail Valley also has a number of steep hillsides that influence development patterns in the area. Menifee’s two tallest peaks— Quail Hill at 2,250 feet and Bell Mountain at 1,850 feet—are important landmarks in the City.

Menifee’s prominent natural hillsides are one of the City most identifiable features. Exhibit OSC-2 illustrates the City’s significant slopes.

Goa l OSC-3: Undisturbed slopes, hillsides, rock outcroppings, and other natural la ndforms that enhance the Cit y’s environmental setting.

Policies
OSC-3.1: Identify and preserve the view corridors and outstanding scenic vistas within the City.

OSC-3.2: Promote hillside development that respects the natural landscape by designing houses that fit into the natural contours of the slope.

OSC-3.3: Encourage the use of clustered development and other site planning strategies to facilitate the preservation of the City’s natural landforms.

OSC-3.4: Support the preservation of natural vegetation and rock outcroppings during and after the construction process.

ENERGY AND MIN E R AL
Most energy and all mineral resources are finite and limited. For this reason, the City of Menifee has a responsibility to address the conservation, diverse development, and thoughtful use and management of its energy and mineral resources. The City of Menifee is linked to energy and mineral production, from its early days when it attracted settlers due to its quartz deposits, to its more recent reputation as home to the Inland Empire Energy Center. Electric power and natural gas services; local renewable energy resources like solar, wind, and fuel cells; and mineral resources all play a part in defining Menifee’s future growth potential, and their preservation should be thoughtfully considered alongside new development opportunities. Exhibit OSC-3 depicts the City’s mineral resources.

Goa l OSC-4: Efficient and environmentally appropriate use and management of energy and mineral resources to ensure their a vailability for future generations.

Policies
OSC-4.1: Apply energy efficiency and conservation practices in land use, transportation demand management, and subdivision and building design.

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OSC-4.2: Evaluate public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of energy production, including solar, wind, and fuel cell.

OSC-4.3: Advocate for cost-effective and reliable production and delivery of electrical power to residents and businesses throughout the community.

OSC-4.4: Require that any future mining activities be in compliance with the State Mining Reclamation Act, federal and state environmental regulations, and local ordinances.

OSC-4.5: Limit the impacts of mining operations on the City’s natural open space, biological and scenic resources, and any adjacent land uses.

PALEONTOLOGI CAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Paleontological and cultural resources are important for scientific, historic, and/or religious reasons to cultures, communities, groups or individuals. Menifee has a rich history dating back to the area’s first inhabitant 10,000 years ago. The City’s prehistoric and historic -period archeological resources, historic resources, and cultural resources enrich the community’s heritage and identity. Exhibit OSC-4 identifies the City’s paleontological resources.

Goa l OSC-5: Archa eologica l, historica l, and cultural resources that are protected and integrated into the Cit y’s built environment.

Policies
OSC-5.1: Preserve and protect significant archeological, historic, and cultural sites, places, districts, structures, landforms, objects and native burial sites, and other features, such as Ringing Rock and Grandmother Oak, consistent with state law.

OSC-5.2: Work with local schools, organizations, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, and other agencies to educate the public about the rich archeological, historic, and cultural resources found in the City.

OSC-5.3: Preserve sacred sites identified by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, such as tribal burial grounds, by avoiding activities that would negatively impact the sites through specific project design and other measures.

OSC-5.4: Establish clear and responsible practices in consultation with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to identify, evaluate, and protect previously unknown archeological, historic, and cultural sites, following CEQA and NEPA procedure.

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Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.

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AGRICULTURE
Menifee has an agrarian tradition carrying back to the 1800s when settlers transitioned from quartz mining to farming as a more stable lifestyle. Although the amount of farmland within the City limits is less than it was several decades ago, the farms that do remain are important reminders of the City’s historically agrarian lifestyle. Exhibit OSC-5 illustrates significant farmland in the City.

Goa l OSC-6: High va lue a gricultura l lands available for long-term a gricultura l production in limited areas of the Cit y.

Policies
OSC-6.1: Protect both existing farms and sensitive uses around them as agricultural acres transition to more developed land uses.

W ATER
Availability of water resources has become increasingly limited in recent years, which in turn can have an effect on the amount and type of development that can be sustained in any city, including Menifee. As a result, it is critical for Menifee to work with its water providers to ensure that water resources are available to serve current and future residents and to employ water conservation strategies for residents and businesses in the City to protect this valuable natural resource. See Exhibit OSC -6 for an illustration of the City’s water resources.

Goa l OSC-7: A reliable and safe wa ter supply that effectively meets current and future user demands.

Policies
OSC-7.1: Work with the Eastern Municipal Water District to ensure that adequate, high -quality potable water supplies and infrastructure are provided to all development in the community.

OSC-7.2: Encourage water conservation as a means of preserving water resources.

OSC-7.3: Coordinate with the Eastern Municipal Water District to educate the public on the benefits of water conservation and promote strategies residents and businesses can employ to reduce their water usage.

OSC-7.4: Encourage the use of reclaimed water for the irrigation of parks, golf courses, public landscaped areas, and other feasible applications as service becomes available from the Eastern Municipal Water District.

OSC-7.5: Utilize a wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system that adequately serves the existing and long-term needs of the community.

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OSC-7.6: Work with the Eastern Municipal Water District to maintain adopted levels of service standards for sewer service systems.

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OSC-7.7: Maintain and improve existing level of sewer service by improving infrastructure and repairing existing deficiencies.

OSC-7.8: Protect groundwater quality by decommissioning existing septic systems and establishing connections to sanitary sewer infrastructure.

OSC-7.9: Ensure that high quality potable water resources continue to be available by managing stormwater runoff, wellhead protection, and other sources of pollutants.

OSC-7.10: Preserve natural floodplains, including Salt Creek, Ethanac Wash, Paloma Wash, and Warm Springs Creek, to facilitate water percolation, replenishment of the natural aquifer, proper drainage, and prevention of flood damage.

B IO LO G IC AL
Wildlife, including threatened or endangered species, may make their homes in urbanized, agriculturally productive, and open space areas. These areas support various native and nonnative wildlife species. The main general habitat types commonly encountered within the City of Menifee include grasslands, nonnative grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and wetland/riparian/woodlands. See Exhibit OSC-7 for an illustration of the City’s biological resources and Exhibit OSC-8 for a map of the MSHCP survey areas.

Goa l OSC-8: Protected biologica l resources, especia lly sensitive and specia l status wildlife species and their natural habitats.

Policies
OSC-8.1: Work to implement the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan in coordination with the Regional Conservation Authority.

OSC-8.2: Support local and regional efforts to evaluate, acquire, and protect natural habitats for sensitive, threatened, and endangered species occurring in and around the City.

OSC-8.3: Partner with non-profit agencies at the local, regional, state, and federal level to fulfill the obligations of the MSHCP to preserve and protect significant biological resources.

OSC-8.4: Identify and inventory existing natural resources in the City of Menifee.

OSC-8.5: Recognize the impacts new development will have on the City’s natural resources and identify ways to reduce these impacts.

OSC-8.6: Pursue opportunities to help the public understand and appreciate Menifee’s biological resources.

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OSC-8.7: Manage the recreational use of the City’s unimproved open space areas for compatibility with sensitive biological resources as well as MSHCP Conservation Areas.

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OSC-8.8: Implement and follow MSHCP goals and policies when making discretionary actions pursuant to Section 13 of the Implementing Agreement.

OSC-8.9: Implement urban rewilding to reintroduce natural processes, restore natural ecosystems, and promote biodiversity.

OSC-8.10: Prioritize rewilding in areas that enhance or create new habitat linkages and corridors for wildlife movement.

AIR QUALITY

Better indoor and outdoor air quality for Menifee and the air basin will improve the quality of life of residents, workers, and visitors. Improved air quality can also make the City a more desirable place to be and support long- term prosperity. Local air quality improvements can be achieved by minimizing pollution and particulate matter and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2006, the Governor of California signed Assembly Bill (AB) 32. The act requires that California cap its GHG emissions at 199 0 levels by 2020.

This legislation requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to establish a program for statewide GHG emissions reporting, as well as monitor and enforce of that program. CARB is also required to adopt rules and regulations to achi eve the maximum technologically feasible and cost -effective GHG emission reductions. As a result, many communities identify strategies to minimize the effects of climate change and reduce GHG emissions.

Goa l OSC-9: R educed impa cts to a ir qua lity at the loca l level by minimiz ing pollution and particulate matter.

Policies
OSC-9.1: Meet state and federal clean air standards by minimizing particulate matter emissions from construction activities.

OSC-9.2: Buffer sensitive land uses, such as residences, schools, care facilities, and recreation areas from major air pollutant emission sources, including freeways, manufacturing, hazardous materials storage, wastewater treatment, and similar uses.

OSC-9.3: Comply with regional, state, and federal standards and programs for control of all airborne pollutants and noxious odors, regardless of source.

OSC-9.4: Support the Riverside County Regional Air Quality Task Force, the Southern California Association of Government's Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan to reduce air pollution at the regional level.

OSC-9.5: Comply with the mandatory requirements of Title 24 Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and Title 24 Part 6 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards.

Goa l OSC-10: An environmenta lly a wa re community that is responsive to changing clima te conditions and a ctively seeks to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions.

Policies
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OSC-10.1: Align the City's local GHG reduction targets to be consistent with the statewide GHG reduction target of AB

32. OSC-10.2: Align the City's long-term GHG reduction goal consistent with the statewide GHG reduction goal of Executive Order S-03-05.

OSC-10.3: Participate in regional greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives.

OSC-10.4: Consider impacts to climate change as a factor in evaluation of policies, strategies, and projects.

C LIMATE R E S IL IE N C Y
In response to increasing climate -related challenges, the City of Menifee recognizes that open space serves as a critical component of the community’s climate adaption and resil ience st rategy. Building upon the City’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) and the requirements established under Senate Bills 379 and 1425, this section integrates climate resiliency principles into the Open Space and Conserv ation E lement. The f ol lowi ng g oal and supporting policies establish a framework for strengthening climat e resilience through thoughtful open space preservation, restoration, and management.

Goa l OSC-11: Strengthen Menifee’s resilience to climate change by using open space as a natural system for hazard mitigation, heat reduction, and ecological health, while ensuring equitable access to clima te-resilient public spaces.

Policies
OSC-11.1: Prioritize the preservation and restoration of undeveloped open spaces and natural areas that multi-benefit climate services, including flood protection, carbon sequestration, heat reduction, and habitat connectivity, particularly in underserved areas.

OSC-11.2: Support the development of vertical greenery, and other integrated green infrastructure that enhances biodiversity and reduces energy use.

OSC-11.3: Encourage the use of “green streets” that incorporate native vegetation, permeable surfaces, tree canopies, shaded areas, and stormwater features to enhance habitat and reduce runoff.

OSC-11.4: Prioritize the use of native, drought-tolerant, and climate-resilient vegetation in existing parks and landscaped open spaces to enhance habitat value, reduce water demand, and support pollinators.

OSC-11.5: Work with developers and property owners to establish and expand a trail network for biking, walking, and running to encourage alternative methods of transportation that reduce emissions and promote public health.

OSC-11-6: Utilize building materials and methods that will minimize energy and water usage including prioritizing local building materials.

OSC-11-7: Preserve open space to establish barriers and transitions between natural open space and the built environment.

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Open Space and
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PARKS AND RECREATION
A system of high quality parks and recreation programs is a high priority for Menifee residents. Parks and recreational facilities provide a great number of benefits to Menifee’s residents, including improving health, wellness, and quality of life; strong family and neighborhood connections; protecting open space areas and natural resources; enhancing air and water quality; contributing to a healthy and productive workforce; and attracting visitors and retirees and enhancing real estate values. In Menifee, recreational open space refers to open space developed for outdoor recreation, including passive and active activities and golf courses.

Menifee’s active parks offer an array of facilities, including playgrounds, sports courts, barbeque facilities, and picnic benches. The largest active recreation facility is the Menifee Recreation Center/Wheatfield Park at the southwest corner of Menifee and La Piedra Roads. The Recreation Center and park provide a gymnasium, baseball fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and a picnic area. Overall, 16 of Menifee’s existing parks have playground facilities and 14 parks have sports fields/courts. A 25,000-square-foot community center on Briggs Road includes a child-care center, gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, kitchen, snack bar, park with two lighted baseball fields, a tot lot, and picnic shelters. Menifee has also contributed funds to the development of the Perris-Menifee Valley Aquatic Center, a 12-acre county-run project in Perris near the Menifee border.

The Community Services Department maintains approximately 83 acres of parkland in the City, including 5 Community Parks, 15 Neighborhood Parks, 2 Mini Parks, and trails. These facilities offer a variety of amenities from ball fields, basketball courts, and playgrounds to picnic tables, and barbeque facilities. Additionally, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District (Valley-Wide), owns and maintains 25 parks within Menifee city limits. The Valley-Wide park district was created when Menifee was an unincorporated area of the County of Riverside. All these public parks offer ample opportunities for passive and active recreation within the City.

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that shape the City’s recreational and ecological landscape. The City is anchored by five large community parks, Lazy Creek Park; Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park; Gale Webb, Kids-R-#1, Action Sports Park; Underwood Park; and Centennial Park, which offer a wide range of amenities such as sports fields, and courts, playgrounds, and group picnic areas. Valley-Wide community parks within the City include Aldergate Park, Heritage Lake Sports Park, Marion V. Ashley Park, Sunrise Park, Lago Vista Sports Park, and Wheatfield Park, providing park amenities to residents located east of the I-215 Freeway. Menifee’s community parks attract diverse users from across the community. Lazy Creek Park serves as a major hub for community events as it also has a newly renovated recreation center on site. The Lazy Creek Recreation Center, the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, the Marion V. Ashley Community Center, and the Wheatfield Park Community Center all offer a variety of programs, camps, and events year-round for all residents of all ages.

In addition to community parks and centers, Menifee is home to a network of small neighborhood and mini parks nestled within residential areas. These parks provide everyday recreational opportunities and are designed to meet the specific needs of nearby residents.

Residents also have access to an extensive array of regional parks and open spaces in the surrounding area such as the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Elsinore Recreation Area, Kabian Park, and the Salt Creek Trail.

Desert Green Park, Pepita Square Park, and Richmond Park are three spaces in the City devoted entirely to passive recreation. Aldergate Park and E. L. “Pete” Peterson Park also have off-leash dog parks.

In addition to the City’s active and passive recreational facilities, the demand for golf courses in Menifee is particularly high due to the City’s sizable senior population. The City has four 18-hole golf courses, two in Sun City (one is executive style) and another two in Menifee Lakes. Although golf courses play an important role in providing recreational opportunities for Menifee’s residents, the land devoted to golf courses does not count toward the City’s park requirements.

PARK ACCESS
While the amount of parkland is an essential consideration in planning for parks and recreational facilities, the quality and accessibility of these spaces is equally important. A city should have parks with a distribution and form that allows the facilities to serve as a point of focus for residential neighborhoods, easily accessible for children, families, and seniors from their homes whether they choose to walk, ride, or take transit to the recreational area.

The City’s existing and proposed recreation areas are illustrated on Exhibit OSC-b1, Existing and Proposed Recreation Areas, this exhibit also identifies areas that are within ½-mile (generally considered walking distance) to a public or private park. Areas not within ½ mile of an existing or proposed park should be targeted for new park locations when sites and/or funding become available.

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PARKS ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE
The General Plan provides an overarching framework for the provision of parks and recreational facilities in the community. Menifee’s Parks Master Plan acts as Menifee’s primary implementing tool for parks planning. The Parks Master Plan provides a detailed inventory of Menifee’s existing parks and recreational facilities as well as recommendations for the development of future park and recreational facility needs. Menifee’s parkland dedication ordinance operates under the umbrella of the State of California’s 1975 Quimby Act, which allows cities to require that new development dedicate land or pay fees to help ensure sufficient parkland to meet the Level of Service standard of three acres per thousand residents. Additionally, the City can explore other strategies to encourage the provisions of parks and recreational facilities, such as public-private partnerships or impact bonds.

The City of Menifee’s park and recreation facilities and programs are maintained by two organizations, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District (Valley-Wide) and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) County Service Area #145. (CSA #145).

Valley-Wide provides recreation and park services to residents within an 800-square-mile area. These boundaries encompass Menifee, the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto, and the unincorporated communities of Valle Vista, Sage, Aguanga, Winchester, and French Valley. Valley-Wide also provides numerous recreational activities that include special events in addition to various programs and classes. In Menifee, Valley-Wide maintains and programs the City’s parks located east of I-215, except those areas covered by County Service Area #145, discussed below. \
In July 2002, the Riverside County EDA assumed control of CSAs. CSAs are an alternative method of providing governmental services by the county within unincorporated areas to provide extended services such as local park maintenance services, sheriff protection, fire protection, water and sewer services, ambulance services, streetlight energy services, landscape service, and street sweeping. Prior to incorporation, the City of Menifee was served by eight CSAs. Upon incorporation, the City assumed responsibility for seven of those eight CSAs, leaving CSA #145 intact, which covers the area north of Rouse Road and east of I-215.

QUIMBY ACT AND PARKLAND STANDARDS
The Quimby Act (1975) is state legislation that authorizes cities and counties to pass ordinances requiring that developers set aside land, donate conservation easements, or pay fees for park improvements. Revenues generated through the Quimby Act cannot be used for the operation and maintenance of park facilities (California Government Code 66477). The 1982 amendment to Quimby was designed to hold local governments accountable for imposing park development fees. Cities and counties were required to be more accountable and to show again a strong direct relationship or nexus between the park fee exactions and the proposed project. Local ordinances must now include definite standards for determining the proportion of the project to be dedicated and the amount of the fee to be paid.

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The Quimby Act sets forth parkland standards for jurisdictions in California. The act provides for a minimum of three acres of park dedication/fee per 1,000 persons unless the amount of existing (at the time of adoption) neighborhood and community parkland exceeds that limit. Neighborhood and community parks typically include open space areas such as pocket parks, tot lots, community centers, sportscourts, playgrounds, and passive recreation areas. If a jurisdiction exceeds the three acres per 1,000 persons, then the jurisdiction is eligible to adopt the higher five acres per 1,000 persons standard.

The City of Menifee has established that it has 144 acres of public parkland and 179 acres of private parkland; 100 percent of public parkland and 50 percent of private parkland (89.5 acres) can be applied towards establishing the City’s existing parkland per 1,000 persons ratio (the City’s golf courses are not included in these totals). In order to determine the existing parkland ratio, a jurisdiction’s parkland acreage must be divided by its population (in 1,000s) as established by the most recent decennial census. In the 2010 decennial census, Menifee had a population of 77,591 persons. Based on the above information, the City has a current parkland ratio of 3.01 acres per 1,000 persons (233.5 acres/77.591). Because the City has established that it current provides a minimum of 3 acres per 1,000 persons, it has the option to set a higher parkland requirement. Menifee has chosen to establish a parkland requirement of 5 acres per 1,000 people in order to ensure that an adequate amount of parkland is provided as growth and development occurs. The City’s existing and proposed recreation areas are illustrated on Exhibit OSC-b1, Existing and Proposed Recreation Areas, This exhibit also identifies areas that are within ½-mile (generally considered walking distance) to a public or private park. Areas not within ½ mile of an existing or proposed park should be targeted for new park locations when sites and/or funding become available.

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The City of Menifee offers a wide range of recreation classes and programs through its community facilities, serving residents of all ages and interests. Program offerings include, but are not limited to, Senior Soul Line Dance, Taekwondo, Texas Hold’em, fitness classes, ballet for children ages 6–9, the “Rec N Trek” Middle School Lunch Program, and early childhood programs such as Tiny Tots and Little Learners. These programs are designed to promote health, wellness, education, and social engagement across all age groups.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the City experienced a notable increase in program participation, highlighting the community’s growing demand for accessible and high-quality recreational opportunities. To effectively communicate these offerings, the City publishes Menifee Matters, a community news and activity guide that categorizes and promotes available recreation programs.

The City recently expanded its recreational partnerships by collaborating with Paloma Valley High School and the Perris Union High School District to offer swim programs, further enhancing access to aquatic recreation. As Menifee continues to grow, the City remains committed to evaluating and improving both existing and future recreational programs to meet evolving community needs.

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Consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies, the City of Menifee prioritizes the enhancement of cultural and recreational opportunities, recognizing their critical role in fostering community engagement, strengthening neighborhood connections, and improving overall quality of life for all residents. has a number of youth and senior programs available to its residents. Youth sports are particularly popular in Menifee, with active clubs in all major sports (football, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer) and some minor sports (horseback riding, karate, hockey, volleyball, diving). There are also opportunities for Menifee’s youth to engage with the City’s senior community. Examples include a class of elementary school students that worked with seniors to plant a garden at the Kay Ceniceros Community Center, and computer classes for seniors taught by high school students. The Riverside County EDA has hosted four annual Menifee Youth Fairs at Lazy Creek Park in Menifee. The Menifee Youth Fair offers live stage entertainment and over 30 vendor booths, with a focus on youth activities. It is designed to showcase the many youth programs, both public and private, available in Menifee.]
Given Menifee’s sizeable senior population, active senior recreation programs play an especially important role in the community. At the Kay Ceniceros Community Center in Sun City, intergenerational programs are promoted and the center functions as a community-hub providing services and programs for residents of all ages. The Sun City Civic Association, a prominent homeowners association in Sun City, also provides numerous activities at its facility, including an indoor tournament shuffle board court, tournament horseshoe pits, a fitness center, two pools, spa, tournament lawn bowling, and a variety of 60 clubs and social activities.

Special Events
Throughout the year, Menifee hosts a variety of is home to small-scale community events that celebrate its history and community pride. These events include the an annual Independence Day Ccelebration and Pparade, the Mayor’s State of the City address, car shows, Movies in the Park, the Adaptive Sports Fair, and the Shakespeare Play in the Park, and more. Menifee Community Barn Dance, among others. The City’s largest annual event is the Independence Day Celebration which draws approximately 12,500 attendees and features around 60 vendors. The Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar is another major event, attracting an estimated 7,000 attendees and 65 vendors each year. The City’s largest event is its Birthday Celebration, which in 2013 had an attendance of 15,000 community members.

RECREATIONAL TRAILS
An interconnected system of recreational trails for hiking, biking, walking, running, and equestrian use is an important feature of Menifee’s small town character. Recreational trails provide residents the opportunity to connect with each other and the natural environment while improving their health and quality of life. The City’s recreational trails complement the City’s Class I, Class II, and Class III bike trails, which are identified and described in the Circulation Element.

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CITY OF MENIFEE TRAILS COMMITTEE
In April 2012, the City of Menifee Trails Committee convened to inventory existing trails in the City. In a report dated April 15, 2012, the committee provided the City with detailed observations on the community’s various trails and, in some cases, made recommendations related to future trail locations and opportunities to close trail gaps.

The committee also prepared an exhibit as part of their work. A digital version of the committee’s report, including the exhibit, is available as a link on the Open Space and Conservation Element Home Page on the City’s website. The committee’s field work and recommendations set the foundation for the goal and policies related to recreational trails in the Open Space and Conservation Element and Exhibit OSC-1, Proposed Recreational Trails.

Additionally, when the City prepares a Trails Master Plan, it will use the Trails Committee report as a reference.

REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY MULTIPURPOSE TRAILS
Regional and community trails are multipurpose recreational trails and are intended for the use of equestrians, hikers, joggers, non-motorized bikers, as well as the casual walker. Where the trail is located will affect the type of use the trail gets, but all community and regional trails are open to all of these uses. Regional trails are designed to connect parks and provide linkage opportunities between open space areas and regional recreation areas.

Community trails create linkages similar to regional trails, but are local serving to shopping centers, parks, and for recreation use. The City’s regional and community trails also connect to a larger network of hiking and biking trails established in the Circulation Element of the General Plan (including Class I, II, and III bike routes). To illustrate the robust network of connections, both the City’s proposed recreational trails and Class I, II, and III bike routes are depicted on Exhibit OSC-b2.

Although regional and community trails can both be used for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, they have different widths. Until such time the City of Menifee develops its own trails master plan, the City will continue to use the classification system and standards for regional and community trails developed for Riverside County.

Regional trails will have an easement of 14 to 20 feet wide and a trail width of 10 feet. Community trails will have an easement of 10 to 14 feet wide and a trail width of 8 feet. The cross-sections for these two trail types are provided below.

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NATURAL LANDFORMS
Located in Menifee Valley, the City of Menifee is a community with a dynamic topography; hills and small mountains can be found throughout the City. The steepest slopes and largest cluster of hillsides can be found north of Menifee Lakes, traveling northward across McCall Boulevard. Quail Valley also has a significant number of steep hillsides that influence development patterns in the area. Menifee’s two tallest peaks—Quail Hill at 2,250 feet and Bell Mountain (in the City’s southeast area) at 1,850 feet—are important landmarks in the City.

Elevations in the City range from 1,500 feet to slightly more than 2,600 feet above mean sea level. .

The City of Menifee is also home to a large collection of natural rock formations and pilings. These rock features are sometimes found in combination with more significant hillsides, but can also stand alone on the side of major roadways or drainage features.

As the City grows it is important to establish guidance for the protection and thoughtful development of Menifee’s hillsides and natural rock outcroppings. The intent is to ensure that proposed development is carefully designed to respect the views and character that residents have identified as one of the City’s most valuable assets in addition to the sensitive biological resources that can be found there.

ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Whether it is fuel to operate automobiles or electricity to light, heat, and cool buildings, energy is constantly being used to meet our daily needs. Generating the energy to meet California’s increasing demand calls for sustainable energy resources. In addition, with the passing of state legislation to decrease fossil fuel reliance and mitigate the impacts of global climate change, cities must act accordingly to address energy management issues.

ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS
Southern California Edison (SCE) provides electricity and maintains a distribution network for Menifee. Changes in electricity usage and future development may prompt SCE to reassess the capacity of existing substations to provide adequate power.

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Substations are links in the electricity distribution chain. High voltage is needed to transfer electricity from a generating facility over long distances to serve customers. That voltage then has to be reduced at a substation to a level that can be used by consumers.

Substations do not produce electricity, but they make it usable by homes and businesses. The more substations, the more electricity can be converted for consumer use. That relieves stress on the system, which is important during periods of peak use.

The only substation handling the transmission load for the I-215 corridor between Corona and Murrieta is a facility at Highway 74 and Menifee Road in the Romoland Area (Valley substation). However, once constructed, the Alberhill System Project (substation) proposed in Lake Elsinore near Temescal Canyon Road will help to handle the demand along the I-15 corridor.

INLAND EMPIRE ENERGY CENTER
The Inland Empire Energy Center (IEEC) is located on approximately 46 acres in the Romoland area of Menifee.

Created through a joint partnership of General Electric and Calpine Corporation, the IEEC is an approximately 670- megawatt power plant that serves the energy needs of almost 600,000 households in one of the fastest growing regions in the state. The IEEC uses gas turbine technology (GE’s “H System”) to generate electricity when energy officials have predicted that energy supplies may not be sufficient to meet demand.

The H System represents the most efficient gas-turbine, combined-cycle system available to the energy industry.

GE’s innovative gas turbine technology enables the H System to provide superior fuel economy and environmental performance. For every unit of electricity produced, the system employed at the IEEC uses less fuel and produces less greenhouse gases and other emissions than other large gas turbine combined-cycle systems. The IEEC is not only a source of energy for the region and state, but it is also a large employment-generating facility for Menifee.

NATURAL GAS
Natural gas in Menifee is provided by the Southern California Gas Company. According to the 2008 California Gas Report, gas demand in all market sectors is expected to grow at an annual average rate of just 0.02 percent from 2008 to 2030. Demand is expected be virtually flat for the next 22 years due to modest economic growth; Demand Side Management goals and renewable goals mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission; a decline in commercial and industrial demand; and continued increased use of nonutility pipeline systems by Enhanced Oil Recovery-Related Cogeneration customers.

MINERAL RESOURCES
Menifee Valley has a history of mining activities dating back to 1880, when Luther Menifee Wilson discovered gold about eight miles south of Perris. He called his claim the Menifee Quartz Lode. Mining activities continued in and around the Menifee area until 1917 when mining production reached zero. Menifee’s landscape still shows Item Title: 11.2
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evidence of past mining activities, including Leon Mine, located southeast of Garbani and Briggs Roads. Today, the City of Menifee has no active mining activities.

The State of California Geological Survey Mineral Resources Project provides the most recent and accurate information about mineral resources in Menifee and the surrounding area. Based on an assessment of local and regional mineral deposits, the State of California assigns different Mineral Resource Zones (MRZs). These include:
• MRZ 1: Areas where adequate information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present or likely to be present.
• MRZ 2: Areas where significant mineral deposits are present or likely to be present and development should be controlled.
• MRZ 3: Areas where the significance of mineral deposits cannot be determined from the available data.

The City of Menifee is nearly entirely designated as Urban Area (meaning there is no MRZ associated with that area) or MRZ 3, except for a small area along Murrieta Road, north of McCall Boulevard, which is designated MRZ

1. This means that, based on available information, the City of Menifee has no known significant mineral deposits; however, significant mineral deposits may be identified in the future.

PALEONTOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Menifee has a rich history dating back to the area’s first inhabitant 10,000 years ago. The City’s prehistoric and historic-period archeological resources, historic resources, and cultural resources enrich the community’s heritage and identity.

PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The City of Menifee has been inventoried for geological formations known to potentially contain paleontological resources. Paleontological resources are the fossilized biotic remains of ancient environments. They are valuable for the information they yield about the history of the earth and its past ecological settings. Except for the western border of the City, Menifee’s hills generally lack potential for significant fossil resources. These hills, which make up the western boundary of the City, incorporate low-lying areas and have undetermined potential to contain fossil resources. On the other hand, the City’s alluvial plains and sediments flanking the base of the hills throughout the City are ranked as highly sensitive for finding significant fossils. Past recoveries include fossils from the Pleistocene period, including mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, dire wolves, short-faced bears, saber-toothed cats, horses, camels, and bison.

CULTURAL RESOURCES
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spacial spatial designs, and other forms of evidence documenting human activities. These resources are important for scientific, historic, and/or religious reasons to cultures, communities, groups, or individuals. Most researchers agree that the earliest occupation of the Menifee area dates to the Early Holocene [11,000 to 8,000 years before present (B.P.) 1]. Over time, in response to warming and cooling trends, different cultures have travelled in and out of the region looking for food and water. In-depth investigations at the Eastside Reservoir Project refine the chronology for the past 1,500 years into four stages— Saratoga Springs (1500–750 B.P.); Late Prehistoric period (750–410 B.P.); Protohistoric period (410–180 B.P.); and Historic period (within the last 180 years)..

Previous cultural resource investigations in the general region of Menifee substantiate that people have inhabited these lands for thousands of years. However, the following classificatory systems/time periods are anthropological and archaeological devices, and Native people often have very different understandings of and perspectives on Native American histories and identities.

Regional Prehistory
Many of Menifee’s cultural resources date back to the Protohistoric and Historic periods. When the Franciscan friars established an asistencias (mission) near the coast between Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission San Diego in 1798 they recruited people from the coastal and inland areas and called them the Luiseño. The Luiseño were a highly organized people and occupied a territory that stretched from western San Jacinto Valley to the Pacific Ocean along several major rivers, including the Temecula, Santa Margarita, and San Luis Rey. Menifee lies on the northern and inland portion of the Luiseño territory. The Cahuilla people lived to the east, the Serrano to the north, and the Gabrielino to the west. Because the boundaries for these groups were drawn and recorded in the 1800s and 1900s after disruption and destruction of their native life ways, it is difficult or impossible to determine which group settled in the Menifee area originally. Over the ages, several groups probably utilized this portion of Western Riverside County.

The Luiseño people made and used a wide variety of tools, including grinding slabs, bone and shell fish hooks, stone and shell ornaments, bone awls, wood throwing sticks, hammer stones, handstones, pestles, mortars, and drills. Some of these valuable artifacts still remain uncovered in Menifee today, and their continued discovery is important in documenting the region’s past. The Luiseño also held many rituals to handle social and political events such as girls and boys initiations, marriages, peace-making, hunting, and death rites. Part of the ritual for these ceremonies included sand and rock art paintings. The City of Menifee’s unique rock forms would have made for ideal locations to complete these paintings, and in fact, some tribal artwork remains visible on rocks throughout the City.

Historical Overview
During the 1700s and 1800s the Spanish authorities, and then after 1921, the Mexican governors, made large grants of the best grazing and farming lands to favored soldiers, citizens, and even to a few Native Americans. Sixteen 1 While B.P. means Before Present, it is a scientific term indicating before 1950.

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land grants were established in Riverside County; however, none of these included the Menifee area, and no structures or features dating from that period are recorded. For the first three-quarters of the 1800s, the land in Menifee Valley remained unclaimed, but not unused. The California gold rush of 1848 drew prospectors to Menifee Valley, and in 1880, Luther Menifee Wilson discovered gold about eight miles south of Perris. He called his claim the Menifee Quartz Lode, and the area around it became known as the Menifee Mining District. Gold production in the area reached a high in 1896 and decreased over the next several decades until the value of gold production was reported as zero in 1917. The landscape still shows evidence of past mining activities, including the Alice and Leon mines.

The gold rush caused California’s population to triple. Farming, ranching, and businesses of all types flourished during the first bloom of the gold rush, but it was difficult to bring products to market. When the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, access to rail lines made citrus and other agricultural products important parts of the state economy. In 1876, the Southern Pacific Railroad reached Los Angeles, giving the City its first rail connection to San Francisco and the rest of the United States. In 1882 the California Southern Railroad completed a rail line from National City to Colton, through Oceanside, Temecula, and Elsinore, and then through San Jacinto Canyon, also known as Railroad Canyon. A railroad station was established at Pinacate Road, and Menifee Valley’s farming and livestock activities became connected to the rest of the state and country.

With a small rural population, commercial centers and residential communities took some time to develop in Menifee Valley. In 1887, the Menifee post office was established, and by 1890, there was a blacksmith shop and new school at the intersection of Newport and Bradley Roads. As new rail lines were established and new towns were created, population grew and expanded, and in 1893, Riverside County was created from portions of San Diego and San Bernardino Counties. When residents voted on a county seat, the largest city, Riverside, easily received the most votes. But Menifee received the second-highest number.

In the late 1880s Menifee Valley lost its rail connection to San Diego County and faced troubles related to its water supply. Absence of any direct rail links and sustainable irrigation helped Menifee maintain its rural character through most of the 20th century. Residents worked hard on their farms, and when electricity came in 1946, so too did new residents. In 1925, the town of Romoland was developed where the small community of Ethanac had been located, adjacent to the rail tracks at Ethanac and Mathews Roads. After WWII, automobiles and freeways helped accelerate growth in southern California, but Menifeee was not an early participant. Although US 395 had become a major highway between Spokane and San Diego as early as the 1930s, it went through Perris and Temecula, not Menifee. The portion of old US 395 between Riverside and March Air Force Base was made into an expressway in 1942, but I-215 was not completed until the 1980s.

In the 1960s Del Webb opened its first Sun City, a planned retirement community near Phoenix. After secretly buying about 14,000 acres, Del Webb began construction on its second Sun City in Menifee Valley. In 1964, there were 2,500 homes and 4,500 people in Sun City. The goal of 5,000 homes was reached in 1977. Sun City’s early Item Title: 11.2
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structures soon will be 50 years or older, which makes them potentially historical and appropriate for evaluation and possible preservation.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
The City of Menifee has a long history of agricultural production, and although urban expansion over the past few decades has resulted in loss of farmland within the City limits, some farms remain. As of 2008, the City of Menifee contained 429 acres of Prime Farmland, 242 acres of Farmland of Statewide Importance, 150 acres of Unique Farmland, and 8,395 acres of Farmland of Local Importance.

Some of the City’s farmland is conserved through the California Land Conservation Act, known as the Williamson Act. Property owners commit their land to farming for a minimum of 10 years and in return receive tax benefits based on their agricultural production rather than the property’s market value. The termination of Williamson Act contracts can be initiated by the property owner or the jurisdiction. In the City there are 77 acres of lands (4 parcels) under Williamson Act contracts, all of which have filed not to renew their contracts upon completion of their 10-year commitment. All parcels went into nonrenewal in 2007, meaning they will be out of contract in 2016.

WATER RESOURCES
The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), a retail water agency with a service area of approximately 555 square miles and service population of 675,000 people, provides water service to the City of Menifee. EMWD has three sources of water supply: imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, local groundwater, and recycled water. EMWD’s initial mission was to deliver imported water to supplement local groundwater supplies. Over time, EMWD’s role changed as additional agency responsibilities were added, including groundwater production and resource management, wastewater collection and treatment, and regional water recycling. Recycled water is former wastewater that has been treated to remove solids and impurities before it is reused for nonpotable uses. To reduce its consumption of groundwater and maintain a healthy water supply, more than half of EMWD’s recycled production is sold to agricultural and irrigation customers. Schools, parks, a cemetery, more than a dozen golf courses, and streetscapes will be using recycled water when planned pipelines are completed.

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are managed in the watershed, moving from reliance on large centralized infrastructure projects to a systems approach that complements existing centralized infrastructure with decentralized facilities (e.g., groundwater desalination), technology, natural infrastructure, and human capital.

WASTEWATER
EMWD sees sewage treatment as a way to convert a nuisance and an expense into a resource that extends water supplies in many ways. By the 1920s, wastewater processing consisted of primary treatment, a mechanical process involving settling, skimming off floating materials, and removing sludge. By the end of World War II, it became apparent this process was not enough. The next phase incorporated biological processes into a more advanced secondary treatment. This advance in technology is based on natural occurrences after solids have dropped out—organisms consume remaining nutrients. Simply put, the treatment plant speeds up the natural water cycle.

During the late 1980s, even more advanced treatment became feasible—tertiary treatment. This highest level of treatment removes bacteria and viruses and virtually all suspended solids. Water at this level can be used for almost any purpose short of direct human consumption.

Every gallon of water that is used at least one more time means one more gallon of fresh water can be left in the ground or one less gallon needs to be imported through aqueducts from hundreds of miles away. According to EMWD, Heritage Lakes is a major user of recycled water, and both local Sun City golf courses (California Golf and Art Country Club and North Golf Course) have been long-time users of tertiary-quality recycled water.

WATER CONSERVATION
The City actively promotes water conservation initiatives, such as residential plumbing retrofits, water system audits and repairs, water metering, large landscape conservation programs, rebates for high-efficiency washing machines and ultra-low-flow toilets, and educational programs. The City collaborates with EMWD and a variety of organizations to spread the conservation message.

For example, EMWD partnered with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and Western Municipal Water District in 2008 to recognize local residents who utilize California-friendly landscapes as part of the second annual Western Water-Wise Landscape Contest. Conserving water during times of drought is one of the biggest challenges in the region, and adoption of water-wise landscapes contributes to EMWD’s conservation efforts. Implementation of drought-tolerant landscapes, compliance with EMWD’s recently-adopted landscape ordinances, and other water- saving practices should be incorporated as part of future development or streetscape improvements.

SUN CITY REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
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Water District with their first sewage project. Located adjacent to Salt Creek on 123 acres, the Sun City regional facility redirects the wastewater from residents living within a 57-square-mile service area and sends it to Perris for processing. Onsite storage capacity totals 187 million gallons of tertiary recycled water.

PERRIS VALLEY REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
Located on a 300-acre site west of I-215 and north of Ethanac Road, the Perris Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility receives sewage from a 120-square-mile area, including Perris, Sun City, Romoland, Homeland, and a portion of Moreno Valley. Recycled to high standards for beneficial reuse, the water is sold to farmers who irrigate about 900 acres. Some water also goes to duck clubs and to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Surrounding agricultural customers buy the entire output of the Perris Valley plant during the summer. In winter, EMWD must be ready to store the daily production during rainy weather. With two billion gallons of storage available, the Perris Valley plant, if necessary, could successfully sail through stormy weather lasting three months or more.

SEWER FACILITIES IN QUAIL VALLEY
All residences within the Quail Valley community are on individual septic systems, since there is no community collection system. Failing septic systems have resulted in polluted water in the community and in Canyon Lake, a potable water supply reservoir for the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, which is downstream from the Quail Valley. The primary challenge is simply that there is inadequate land and leaching surface to accommodate the volume of effluent produced due to the size of residential lots in the area, typically 4,000 square feet. In addition, the soil conditions in Quail Valley are not conducive to sustainable leaching of septic effluent. The 152- unit Quail Hills development was recently approved and includes plans to build a sewer line 2,300 feet south of the project that would connect to a system which services nearby Canyon Heights. EMWD engineers are exploring opportunities to help Quail Valley by building extra capacity into Quail Hills’ new sewer lines and pumps.

REGIONAL STORMWATER FACILITIES
Operated and maintained by the Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD), and part of the Romoland/Homeland Master Drainage Plan area, the City’s stormwater facilities include a regional storm drain system referred to as Line A. The Line A storm drain system and its subsidiaries consist of a series of open channel and closed conduit systems running in a general east–west direction and out flowing into the San Jacinto River watershed system. These facilities are designed to accommodate regional stormwater flow through the City.

Residential, commercial, and industrial development associated with future buildout of Menifee will increase the amount of impervious hardscape throughout the City. During rainfall events, this increase in developed areas amplifies the amount of runoff stormwater. The City should work in concert with the RCFCD to monitor regional storm drain systems, including Line A, to ensure the long-term viability and adequacy of this infrastructure. The City should also consider requiring all new development to install above-or below-ground retention systems capable of managing runoff associated with a 100-year storm event.

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SALT CREEK
Salt Creek is a huge swath of shallow watercourse that bisects the City in a generally east to west orientation.

Although channelized in the developed areas of Sun City and central Menifee, Salt Creek returns to its natural state as it flows toward the west and the City of Canyon Lake. The much smaller Paloma wash also bisects the landscape, crossing I-215 south of Holland Road and continuing to the City’s southern boundary. EMWD operates a groundwater desalter and “brine line” to Orange County at a plant north of Salt Creek and west of Murrieta Road.

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Wildlife, including threatened or endangered species, may make their homes in urbanized areas, agriculturally productive areas, and open space areas. The main general habitat types commonly encountered within the City of Menifee include grasslands, nonnative grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and wetland/riparian/woodlands. These areas support various native and nonnative wildlife species. Key species found within the City’s boundaries include burrowing owl, fairy shrimp, coastal California gnatcatcher, and Quino checkerspot butterfly. In Menifee, impacts to wildlife and habitats are addressed through the followingtwo regulatory frameworks: the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKRHCP), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). All discretionary actions undertaken by the City, such as approving a grading permit for a new housing subdivision, require environmental review under the MSHCP and CEQA.

The MSHCP is a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional Habitat Conservation Plan focusing on conservation of species and their habitats in western Riverside County. The plan was approved in 2003 and encompasses approximately

1.2 million acres, including Menifee. The MSHCP protects 146 native species of plants, birds, and animals and designates half a million acres of habitat in western Riverside County as protected. habitat conservation plan prepared pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act and the state’s Natural Community Conservation Plan.

The MSHCP was adopted in June 2003, and the federal and state permits were issued in June 2004. The County of Riverside, along with the 18 cities in the western portion of the county, are all participants in the MSHCP, and a member from each jurisdiction sits on the Regional Conservation Authority Board. The board was created as a joint powers authority, and with incorporation, the City of Menifee is a part of the joint powers authority overseeing the implementation of the MSHCP. Participants also include Caltrans, State Parks, County Flood Control, County Waste Management, Riverside County Transportation Commission, and County Parks. The City of Menifee is a permittee to the MSHCP. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Implementing Agreement, the City shall implement and follow MSHCP goals and policies when making discretionary actions.

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that is listed as an endangered species. The plan was adopted in 1996 and covers a planning area of 533,954 acres.

The SKRHCP preserved 41,221 acres of land in seven core reserves to protect 12,460 acres of Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat habitat. Due to the success of the efforts to protect its critical habitat, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat be re-classified from an endangered to a threatened species, a lower- risk classification.

In addition to the protections provided through MSHCP, SKRHCP, and CEQA, the City will also incorporate opportunities for rewilding consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 1425. Rewilding involves restoring and enhancing natural processes, native habitats and ecosystems functions in both open space and urbanized areas. In Menifee, this may be achieved by restoring native plants in parks and public spaces, enhancing riparian corridors such as the Salt Creek, and improving habitat connectivity through wildlife corridors and green infrastructure. The City may also promote the use of native landscaping in residential and commerical developments, integrate goals into urban planning and partner with community organizations to support the education, stewardship, and long-term ecological monitoring. These efforts can contribute to a more resilient biodiverse urban environment.

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLCING
California law requires cities and counties to develop solid waste diversion and recycling programs to meet gradually increasing performance standards. With decreasing capacity in local landfills, cities recognize that recycling and reusing waste materials becomes more cost-effective than traditional disposal practices. Recycling of construction and demolition debris, curbside recycling, green waste collection, and other creative programs also translate into cost savings for manufacturers and consumers.

Waste Management provides collection and disposal, recycling, and green waste services to Menifee’s residents and businesses. Residential and commercial solid waste produced in the City is transported to the Corona Landfill, approximately 17 miles away.

Like all municipalities, Menifee must meet the solid waste diversion mandates established by the California Integrated Waste Management Board under State Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939). Currently, Waste Management provides a comprehensive recycling program for residents with separate bins for green waste and other recyclables. During the General Plan process the City should look for additional ways to encourage waste reduction and consider programs to capitalize on the recycling efforts already underway.

AIR QUALITY
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zone of the eastern Pacific. As a result, the climate is mild, tempered by cool sea breezes. This usually mild weather pattern is interrupted infrequently by periods of extremely hot weather, winter storms, and Santa Ana winds. In Menifee, wind is a particular concern. Between periods of wind, periods of air stagnation may occur, both in the morning and evening hours. Air stagnation is one of the critical determinants of air quality conditions on any given day. During the winter and fall months, surface high-pressure systems over the SoCAB, combined with other meteorological conditions, can result in very strong, downslope Santa Ana winds. These winds normally continue a few days before predominant meteorological conditions are reestablished.

The mountain ranges to the east affect the transport and diffusion of pollutants by inhibiting their eastward transport. Air quality in the SoCAB generally ranges from fair to poor and is similar to air quality in most of coastal southern California. The entire region experiences heavy concentrations of air pollutants during prolonged periods of stable atmospheric conditions .

CRITERIA AIR POLLUTANTS
Pollutants emitted into the ambient air by stationary and mobile sources are regulated by federal and state law.

Air pollutants are categorized as primary pollutants or secondary pollutants. Primary air pollutants are those that are emitted directly from sources. Some primary air pollutants are classified as “criteria air pollutants,” which means that ambient air quality standards have been established for them. Volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen are air pollutant precursors that form secondary criteria pollutants through chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. Ozone (O 3) and NO 2 are the principal secondary pollutants. A description of each of the primary and secondary criteria air pollutants and their known health effects is included in the City of Menifee’s General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Section 5.3, Air Quality).

SENSITIVE RECEPTORS
Some land uses are considered more sensitive to air pollution than others due to the types of population groups or activities involved. Sensitive population groups include children, the elderly, the acutely ill, and the chronically ill, especially those with cardiorespiratory diseases.

Residential areas are also considered to be sensitive receptors to air pollution because residents (including children and the elderly) tend to be at home for extended periods of time, resulting in sustained exposure to any pollutants present. Other sensitive receptors include retirement facilities, hospitals, and schools. Recreational land uses are considered moderately sensitive to air pollution. Although exposure periods are generally short, exercise places a high demand on respiratory functions, which can be impaired by air pollution. In addition, noticeable air pollution can detract from the enjoyment of recreation. Industrial, commercial, retail, and office areas are considered the least sensitive to air pollution. Exposure periods are relatively short and intermittent, as the majority of the workers tend to stay indoors most of the time. In addition, the working population is generally the healthiest segment of the public.

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CLIMATE RESILIENCY
In 2015, Senate Bill (SB) 379 amended State Planning law to require that cities and counties address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies within their General Plan Safety Element. This effort included the preparation of a climate vulnerability assessment, identification of adaptation goals, policies, and objectives, and a plan for implementation. Menifee completed this step by adopting a Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) that identifies the City’s primary exposures – extreme heat, poor air quality, variable precipitation and flooding, wildfire, and severe winds – as well as the sensitivity of the City’s infrastructure, population, and resources. With the CVA in place, Menifee has established a scientific foundation for adaptation planning. Building on SB 379, the State enacted SB 1425 in 2022, which requires cities to address climate resilience within the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. While SB 379 emphasized public safety and hazard reduction, SB 1425 expands the responsibility of cities to also consider the role of open space and natural systems in climate resilience.

The City of Menifee is well positioned to comply with SB 1425 because the CVA already provides a clear understanding of the local climate hazards that open space policies can address. The CVA highlights how these hazards intersect with sensitive populations, infrastructure, and natural resources. The City’s open space and conservation framework can act as a first line of defense by providing buffers, natural cooling, flood absorption, and by using the land, vegetation, and natural systems as living infrastructure. Through the General Plan, these strategies can be reinforced with goals and policies that address extreme heat and air quality, wildfire risk, and flooding, ensuring that Menifee’s open space planning both safeguards the community and strengthens long-term climate resilience.

OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DEFINITIONS
Prime Farmland. Land best suited for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops, and available for these uses: cropland, pastureland, rangeland, forest land, or other land, but not urban land or water. It has the soil quality, growing season, and moisture supply needed to economically produce sustained high yield crops when treated and managed according to modern farming methods.

Farmland of Statewide Importance. Land other than Prime Farmland that has a good combination of physical and biological characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops, and is available for these uses (the land could be cropland, pastureland, rangeland, forest land or other land, but not urban land or water).

Unique Farmland. Land other than Prime and Statewide Important Farmland that is currently used for the production of specific high value food and fiber crops. It has the special combination of soil quality, location, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high quality of a specific crop when treated Item Title: 11.2
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and managed according to modern farming methods. Examples of such economically important crops are citrus, olives, and avocados.

Local Important Farmland. Farmlands not covered by the above categories but of locally significant economic importance. They include the following: lands with soils that would be classified as Prime or Statewide Important Farmlands but lack available irrigation water; lands planted in 1980 or 1981 in dry land grain crops such as barley, oats, and wheat; lands producing major crops for Riverside County that are not listed as Unique Farmland crops; dairylands including corrals, pasture, milking facilities, hay, and manure storage areas if accompanied with permanent pasture or hayland of 10 acres or more; lands identified by the county with “Agriculture” land use designations or contracts; and lands planted with jojoba that are under cultivation and are of producing age.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AND EXEMPTION
TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

DATE OF HEARING: June 3, 2026
PLACE OF HEARING:MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
28944 HAUN ROAD
MENIFEE, CA 92586
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled, pursuant to the City of Menifee Municipal Code, before the CITY OF MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL to consider the project shown below:

Project Title: General Plan Amendment No. LR25-0148
Project Location: Citywide
Planning Commission Action: The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on the proposed General plan Amendment No. LR25-0148. LR25-0148 is a proposed update to the City’s Open Space and Conservation Element to be in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 1425.

Environmental Information: Staff has reviewed the proposed General Plan Amendment in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and has determined that the General Plan Amendment is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it would not “result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2)); and under the “common sense exemption” (CEQA Section 15601(b)(3)) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed General Plan Amendment will have a significant impact on the environment. This is because the project will not involve any physical improvements or changes to the environment.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed project may do so in writing between the date of this notice and the public hearing and be heard at the time and place noted above. All comments must be received prior to the time of public hearing. All such comments will be submitted to the Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission will consider such comments, in addition to any oral testimony, before making a decision on the proposed project.

If this project is challenged in court, the issues may be limited to those raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Be advised that as a result of public hearings and comment, the Planning Commission may amend, in whole or in part, the proposed project. Accordingly, the designations, development standards, design or improvements, or any properties or lands within the boundaries of the proposed project, may be changed in a way other than specifically proposed.

For further information regarding this project, please contact Orlando Hernandez by phone at (951) 723-3737 or e-mail [email protected], or go to the City of Menifee’s agenda web page at http://www.cityofmenifee.us. The case file for the proposed project may be viewed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Community Development Department office, located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586.

Please send all written correspondence to:

CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Attn: Orlando Hernandez, Director of Community Development 28944 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Edna Aguilar, Assistant City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the Public Finance Authority on behalf of Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church to finance the acquisition and improvement, refinancing, and reserves of The View Church located at 26701 McCall Boulevard and certain other matters relating thereto; and

2. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 25-1551 and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the PFA in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of financing the Project.

DISCUSSION
Disclosure
The purpose of this staff report is to meet a requirement of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which requires the “highest elected official” of the project location approve the issuance of tax- exempt bonds following a public hearing. To allow the bonds to qualify as tax-exempt, the City of Menifee must hold a public hearing (TEFRA Hearing) to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed financing of the project.

The City of Menifee is not a party to the proposed financing and holds no financial, legal, or moral obligation for the repayment of the bonds. Approval of this item is procedural in nature and does not constitute financial commitment by the City. Approval of the recommended resolution does not approve or disapprove any development.

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Background
In accordance with TEFRA, on March 5, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 25-1551, approving the issuance of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds by the by the Public Finance Authority (PFA/Issuer) in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000. The bond proceeds were intended to finance and refinance the acquisition, improvement, and reserve funding for The Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church (Borrower), located at 26701 McCall Boulevard, Menifee, California 92586.

Since that time, the Borrower worked with various vendors, governmental entities, and service providers to move the transaction toward closing. Throughout the process, several items required additional analysis, updated feasibility discussions, and adjustments to permit requests. As a result, the transaction experienced delays and the original resolution, which was valid for one year, expired.

In March 2026, the City received an official request to hold another public hearing to consider adoption of a separate resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the PFA in an amount not- to-exceed $8,000,000. There have been no changes since the original March 2025 approval.

Project Description
The Project involves financing and refinancing the costs associated with the construction, expansion, extension, repair, renovation, and other improvements of the Borrower’s facilities. On December 11, 2024, the City’s Planning Commission approved Major Modification No. PLN24- 0001 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PLN24-0002 for the Project.

Major Modification No. PLN24-0001 approved additions to the existing church facilities, including 6,949 square feet to the sanctuary building and 5,689 square feet to the fellowship hall. The site includes two parcels, with the church located on one parcel and the associated parking lot on the adjacent parcel. Conditional Use Permit No. PLN24-0002 approved the operation of the church within the Public/Quasi Facilities (PF) Zone.

The Project includes refinancing all or portions of the Borrower’s outstanding First Mortgage Bonds, 2019 Series, originally issued in the principal amount of $3,945,000, which were used to finance and refinance the facilities mentioned above.

The Project will cover the costs of issuing the bonds and establishing necessary reserves for both the bonds and the Project. No actual development is being considered at this time. The City shall have no liability for the repayment of any bond or any responsibility for the Borrower’s facilities.

The bonds to be issued by the PFA for the Project would be the sole responsibility of the Borrower.

All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds would contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

Environmental
This approval is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, Sec. 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) Item Title: 11.3
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(the activities are not a project as defined in section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), continued administrative activities and organizational activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment are not CEQA “projects.” Moreover, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment are not CEQA “projects.”

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Regular City Business

FISCAL IMPACT
The City has no financial responsibility with respect to the bonds or the repayment of the bonds for the financing of the Project. The City has no liability for the repayment of any bond. The bonds to be issued would be the sole responsibility of the Borrower.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY OF QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) BONDS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 145 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986,

IN ONE OR MORE SERIES PURSUANT TO A PLAN OF FINANCING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT, REFINANCING, AND RESERVES OF THE VIEW CHURCH LOCATED AT 26701 MCCALL BLVD., MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA 92586 AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula Valley dba The View Church, a California nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”), has requested that the Public Finance Authority (PFA), a governmental entity established under Section

66.0304 of the Wisconsin State Statutes, authorized to issue tax-exempt, taxable, and tax credit conduit bonds for public and private entities throughout all 50 states (the “Issuer”) participate in the issuance of one or more series of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, as defined in Section 145 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the (1) Financing and refinancing the cost of the acquisition, construction, enlargement, extension, repair, renovation, or other improvement of the Borrower’s religious facilities located at 26701 McCall Blvd., Menifee, California 92586 (the “Facilities”); (2) Refinancing all or portions of the Borrower’s outstanding First Mortgage Bonds, 2019 Series, issued in the original principal amount of $3,945,000, the proceeds of which were used to finance and refinance the Borrower’s Facilities; and (3) Paying the costs of issuing the Bonds and establishing reserves for the Bonds and the improvements to the Facilities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, as amended (the “Code”), the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer must be approved by the City of Menifee (the “City”) because the Facilities financed by the Bonds are located within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) is the elected legislative body of the City and is one of the applicable elected representatives required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA), on March 5, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 25-1551, approving the issuance of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds by the Issuer in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the Borrower worked with various vendors, governmental entities, and service providers to move the transaction toward closing.

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WHEREAS, in March 2026, the City received an official request from the Borrower to hold another public hearing to consider adoption of a separate resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the PFA in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000; and WHEREAS, there have been no changes since the original March 2025 approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2026, a notice of public hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City and posted on the City’s website, stating that a public hearing would be held by the City Council on the date hereof regarding the proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer and the nature and location of the Facilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, this City Council held said public hearing, at which time an opportunity was provided to present arguments both for and against the issuance of the Bonds and the nature and location of the Facilities and improvements thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City shall not have any liability for the repayment of the Bonds or any responsibility for the Facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and for the public benefit that the City Council approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the aforesaid purposes; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not approve or disapprove any development.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California hereby finds as follows:

Section 1. This City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council does hereby repeal and replace Resolution No. 25-1551.

Section 3. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this Resolution constitute approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Facilities are located, in accordance with said Section 147(f).

Section 4. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Issuer is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability, financially, legally, ethically, or otherwise, whatsoever with respect to the Bonds. The City does not warrant the creditworthiness of the Bonds or guarantee, in any way, the payment of the Bonds. No funds of the City will be pledged or applied to the repayment of the Bonds.

Section 5. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City, any department thereof or any other governmental entity formed or governed by the City, to (i) provide any Item Title: 11.3
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financing to acquire, construct, or improve the Facilities or refinance the Facilities; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit, or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation, or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Issuer; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Issuer or Borrower.

Section 6. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and all other proper officers and officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to do and take any and all actions necessary to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.

Section 7: This approval is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, Sec. 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activities are not a project as defined in section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), continued administrative activities and organizational activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment are not CEQA “projects.” Moreover, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment are not CEQA “projects.”
Section 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026.

Ricky Estrada, Mayor
ATTEST:

Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Community Benefit Agreement for the Double Butte Battery Energy Storage System
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Ryan Fowler, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Benefit Agreement for the Double Butte Battery Energy Storage System Project (Plot Plan No. PLN22-0154, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN22-0155, and Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN22-0283), located north of McLaughlin Road and a drainage channel, south of Matthews Road, east of San Jacinto Road, and west of Palomar Road.

DISCUSSION
Background
Development Code Amendment
On September 21, 2022, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing concerning an Ordinance to approve Development Code Amendment (DCA) No. LR22-0130 relating to battery energy storage systems. One of the provisions of the DCA requires the City finds that the construction and operation of the facility will have an overall net positive economic benefit to the City. It further states that the Applicant must enter into a legally binding and enforceable agreement with, or that benefits, the City. The topics and specific terms of the agreement may vary, but may include funding.

Finance Committee
On March 16, 2026, the City Council Finance Committee reviewed the draft Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) for the Double Butte Battery Energy Storage System Project (Project) and was provided with the background and the summary findings of the fiscal impact analysis prepared for the Project. At this meeting the Committee recommended approval of the Community Benefit Agreement.

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Planning Commission
On April 22, 2026, the Planning Commission approved Plot Plan No. PLN22-0282, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN22-0281, and Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN22-0283. Approval of the Community Benefit Agreement is a condition of approval of the Project.

Project Description
Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN22-0282 proposes the construction and operation of a 500-Megawatt (MW) utility-scale (lithium-ion, flow or other technology) battery energy storage system on 27.3 net acres. This proposed facility will interconnect with the nearby Valley Substation that is owned and operated by Southern California Edison (SCE). The primary electrical equipment includes battery modules and power conversion equipment. The battery modules will be racked (akin to server racks) within hundreds of modular, external access-only containers that will connect to associated electrical equipment. Each container would be eight to ten feet tall and would be located within a metal framed outdoor-rated storage container with insulation and robust thermal management systems.

The Project would include a seven-foot wall along the Project boundary. The Project would include a permanent parking area for operations and maintenance workers (12 parking stalls).

According to the Applicant’s Project narrative, 12 permanent onsite workers are anticipated.

The interconnection to the SCE Valley Substation will include an overhead gen-tie line. The gen- tie line alignment would begin at the proposed onsite substation and extend approximately 1,500 feet to the east crossing over Case Road and will connect to the existing SCE Valley Substation.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. PLN22-0281 proposes to allow for the utility-scale battery energy storage system use.

Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. PLN22-0283 (TPM 39522) proposes to consolidate seven parcels into one industrial parcel. The Project site is approximately 27.3 net acres.

Project Location
The Project is located on an approximately 27.3-net acre site located north of McLaughlin Road and a drainage channel, south of Matthews Road, east of San Jacinto Road, and west of Palomar Road (APN 331-190-014, -010, -017, -011, -047, -056, and -060). The current proposal includes two points of access off Palomar Road and an access off San Jacinto Road.

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IMAGE 1 – PROJECT LOCATION

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Thriving Economy

FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Impact Analysis
A fiscal study was prepared to review the Project’s fiscal impacts. The study analyzed the Project’s fiscal impact (Scenario 1) and compared it to alternative uses for the site, including a general warehouse (Scenario 2) and a warehouse with a point-of-sale fulfillment center component (Scenario 3). The City’s fiscal impact analysis peer review consultant (SCG) concluded that overall Scenario 3 generates greater revenues to the City’s General Fund than the proposed Project.

The cumulative net positive impact of Scenario 1 over a 20-year analysis is approximately $23.8M with an average annual net positive of $1,190,836 compared to Scenario 3 of approximately $40M with an average annual net positive impact of $1,995,000.

Upon these findings, the City determined the Community Benefit Fee for the Double Butte Battery Energy Storage System Project to be $4,000,000 as a one-time cash payment to the City prior to the City’s issuance of building permits. This amount is approximately two times the average net annual impact of $1,995,000, which is consistent with the Community Benefit Fee previously determined with other battery energy storage system projects.

Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD)
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McLaughlin Road), the Project will be required to participate in a future RBBD currently in the formation process. The RBBD is necessary to fund future infrastructure in the vicinity of the Project. It is anticipated the RBBD fee for this Project would not exceed $546,000 and would be paid from the Community Benefit Fee.

In addition to these one-time payments, the Developer agrees to purchase equipment for the Project such that the applicable use tax will be collected within the City, thus generating additional sales tax revenue for the City.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments and Fund Balance Policy Update
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Dominic Tartaglia, Principal Accountant
REVIEWED BY: Travis Hickey, Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve the revised Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund (Policy No. CC-07); and

2. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 adopted budget; and

3. Adopt a resolution approving the GANN appropriations limit; and

4. Adopt a resolution approving the City’s Authorized Position Listing & Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and

5. Adopt a resolution approving the revised 2025-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and

6. Accept the Fiscal Year 2026/27 mid-cycle budget review and approve the additional budget revenue and appropriations as presented.

DISCUSSION
In June 2025, the City adopted the current biennial budget, incorporating Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027, as continued efforts to take a longer-range perspective on financial planning decisions as well as streamline and consolidate budget processes. As presented during the budget adoption process, the biennial budget incorporates both mid-year and mid-cycle reviews. The mid-year review focuses on the progress and recommended adjustments at the halfway point of each respective year. The Mid-cycle review addresses recommended adjustments in preparation for the beginning of second year of the two-year budget cycle.

The FY 2026/27 mid-cycle budget review is presented to the City Council as an opportunity for the City Manager and the Finance Department to:

1. Present any additional necessary budget adjustments identified during the mid-cycle review process for City Council’s consideration and approval.

2. Update the City Council on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

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Executive Summary of 2026/2027 Mid-Cycle Review
The current Biennial Budget for FY 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 as adopted reflected a balanced financial plan aligned with strategic priorities and long-term fiscal sustainability. The budget incorporates revenue and expenditure projections reflective of generally slower economic growth, for the regional and local economy, while maintaining existing service levels, supporting the existing workforce, and addressing high priority operational needs.

Key highlights on proposed FY 2026/2027 mid-cycle revenue, Operating Budget and Capital Budget adjustments are briefly summarized below and are further detailed within the report. The recommended revenue, expenditure, and assigned reserves presented for Quality of Life funds included were also presented at the Quality of Life Committee meeting on May 7, 2026. The Committee reviewed the presented use of available funds and made a motion to recommend the use of funds as presented.

Revenue Adjustments (FY 2026/2027 Proposed Adjustments: $1,269,286) The City’s principal revenues are beginning to see the impact of broader economic challenges as sales tax, including Quality of Life, and development revenue have begun to level off. Stronger property tax collections, rising Vehicle License Fees (VLF in lieu), and interest increases from investments cushioned the impact of reduced sales tax receipts. However, the General Fund inclusive of Quality of Life has a projected decrease in revenue of $1,297,665.

The updated forecast of revenues for the mid-cycle budget review includes a net increase of $402,335 for the General Fund, a decrease of $1,700,000 for Quality of Life, an increase of $140,000 related to the Internal Service Funds (ISF), and Special Revenue & Other Funds with a total increase of $2,426,951.

Operating Budget (FY 2026/2027 Proposed Adjustments: ($136,959)) In an effort to recalibrate the budget in light of revenue adjustments, several reductions are recommended to ongoing expenditure budget accounts. This includes the annual PERS unfunded liability budget which has been eliminated while still maintaining the assigned fund balance with no required annual payment due at this time. In addition, the General Plan updates will be handled by more in-house personnel, helping to use restricted funding in a prudent manner, and several departments have elected to reduce professional service budgets. These reductions along with strategic use of restricted and assigned fund balances keep the City on track with a balanced budget plan.

Recommendations for increases to expenditures include but are not limited to; re-alignment of several existing personnel to address agency-wide operational needs and/or current assignments, funding approved as part of the mid-year FY 2025/26 process, several one-time capital outlays/studies, and City commitments like the animal sheltering debt service.

General Fund Operating Budget expenditure appropriations total $989,403 and Quality of Life recommendations total a reduction of $1,700,000 through a transfer out of the fire contract budget to the General Fund. The total net reduction to the General Fund expenditures inclusive of Quality of Life is $710,597. All other funds Operating Budget expenditure appropriations total $573,638.

A complete listing and detailed summary of these requests is included within the Operating Expenditure Analysis & Adjustments section of the report.

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To make up for the remainder of the revenue reduction, it is proposed to use an additional $397,068 of restricted funds from Technology Surcharge fees and American Medical Response (AMR) fees, as well as fund $190,000 of one-time studies related to economic development through the use of assigned fund balance instead of through ongoing revenue as included in the adopted budget.

Capital Budget (FY 2026/2027 Proposed Adjustments: $5,736,152) The City’s Capital Budget (CIP) continues to concentrate on moving the City’s infrastructure needs forward. In FY 2025/2026, the City officially began construction of the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge, Bradley Bridge Project, and has issued several bids for projects. Proposed FY 2026/2027 mid-cycle adjustment requests of $5.7 million, including $1.4 million funded by Quality of Life, provide additional funding towards ongoing projects, except for funding for one new project connected to an ongoing project. Funding requests are focused on projects at or near construction, and pavement management program support. Details of the current CIP and requests are included within the CIP Review & Update of this report.

TABLE 1: FY 2026/2027 CITYWIDE (OPERATING & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (CIP))

EXPENDITURE BUDGET SUMMARY
Category
FY 2026/27
Adopted
Budget ($)
FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Appropriation
Recommendations
Total Proposed
FY 2026/27
Adjusted Budget
% of
Citywide
Budget
$103,150,233 Operating Budget:
(General Fund & Quality of Life)
$103,860,830 ($710,597)

66.92%
30,985,235Operating Budget:
(ISFs, Special Revenue & Other)
30,411,597 573,638

20.10%
Total Operating Budget: $134,272,427 ($136,959) $134,135,468 87.03% 14,262,204 5,736,152 19,998,356 12.97%CIP (1)
(Capital Project Fund)
Total CIP Budget: $14,262,204 $5,736,152 $19,998,356 12.97% TOTAL $148,534,631 $5,599,193 $154,133,824 100.00%
(1) Beginning FY2024/25 all CIP (Capital Projects) budget/expenses are consolidated/unified within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 4320). Transfers between funds are requested as part of the overall appropriation.

In summary, for the Citywide Operating & CIP Budget (represented by the Operating and Capital budgets combined) the mid-cycle recommendations include a recommended increase in total revenue appropriations of $1,269,286 across all funds and an increase in total expenditure appropriations of $5,599,193. The Citywide Operating and CIP Budget, as adopted, does not include Bonded Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) for Infrastructure or the corresponding Fiduciary funds, as these funds are managed and used exclusively for the purpose of the CFD bond issuance, administration, reimbursements, and debt service payments. Mid-cycle budget adjustments for these funds are discussed in a separate section of the staff report.

Adopted Citywide Budget vs. Adjusted Citywide Budget (Summary of Adjustments) The adopted Citywide Operating & CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 totaled $152,908,114 in revenue and $148,534,631 in expenditures for all funds, excluding Bonded CFDs (Capital & Fiduciary Funds), and supported 336.5 (304 full-time and 32.5 part-time) positions. The City’s Item Title: 12.2
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General Fund total adopted budget, inclusive of Quality of Life Measure, totaled projected revenues of $103,712,959 and total projected operating expenditures of $103,860,830, resulting in a balanced operating budget (with $147,871 in restricted fund balance usage).

General Fund & Quality of Life Funds (Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustment Recommendations) The following tables (Table 2 and Table 3) depict the recommended revenue and expenditure adjustments by category within the General Fund and Quality of Life.

TABLE 2: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (GENERAL FUND)
General Fund Operating & Capital Budget Adjustments & Fund Balance General Fund Adopted Budget
FY 2026/27
FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Adjustments
Recommended
Adjusted Budget
with FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Adjustments
Percentage
(%) Change
to Adopted
Budget

Revenue:

Sales Tax $13,999,791 ($680,000) $13,319,791 -4.86%
Property Tax 25,920,064 750,000 26,670,064 2.89%
Development Fees 12,945,000 (1,060,000) 11,885,000 -8.19% Vehicle License Fee 13,403,022 20,806 13,423,828 0.16% Franchise Fees 6,160,000 0 6,160,000 0.00%
Other 9,387,485 1,371,529 10,759,014 14.61%
Total Revenue $81,815,362 $402,335 $82,217,697 0.49%

Expenditures:

Personnel(1) $41,166,623 ($350,886) $40,815,737 -0.85%
Operating Expenses 29,772,998 1,340,289 31,113,287 4.50% Capital Outlays/1x Studies 215,000 0 215,000 0.00%
Transfers & Allocations 10,808,612 0 10,808,612 0.00%
Capital Projects (CIP) 0 0 0 0.00%
Total
Expenditures $81,963,233 $989,403 $82,952,636 1.21% (Deliberate Use of Fund
Balance)/ Estimated Surplus
($147,871) ($587,068) ($734,939)
(1) Personnel increases requested as part of reclassification efforts are offset by the decrease in the Annual PERS Unfunded budget, resulting in a net negative amount.

The Quality of Life recommended Mid-cycle revenue decrease is $1,700,000 for a total revised revenue budget of $20,197,597 and a recommended $1,700,000 decrease in expenditure appropriations for a revised expenditure budget of $21,762,597 from the FY 2026/2027 Adopted Budget. Additionally, the FY 2026/2027 mid-cycle review includes recommendations to allocate Quality of Life Fund Balance towards the Pavement Management Program (PMP), see Fund Balance Reserves and Assigned Fund Balances for additional detail.

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TABLE 3: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (QUALITY OF LIFE)
Quality of Life Fund Operating & Capital Budget Adjustments & Fund Balance Quality of Life
Adopted Budget
FY 2026/27
FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Adjustments
Recommended
Adjusted Budget
with FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Adjustments
Percentage
(%) Change
to Adopted
Budget

Revenue:

Sales Tax $21,347,597 ($1,800,000) $19,547,597 -8.43%
Interest 550,000 100,000 650,000 18.18%
Total Revenue $21,897,597 ($1,700,000) $20,197,597 -7.76%

Expenditures:

Personnel $8,297,390 $0 $8,297,390 0.00%
Operating Expenses(1) 13,600,207 (1,700,000) 11,900,207 -12.50% Capital Projects (CIP) 125,000 1,440,000 1,565,000 1,152.00% Total
Expenditures
$22,022,597 ($260,000) $21,762,597 -1.18%
(Deliberate Use of Fund
Balance)/ Estimated Surplus ($125,000) ($1,440,000) ($1,565,000) (1) Reflects transfer out of Fire contract from QoL fund into General Fund.

Current Economic Outlook (National, State, Regional & Local) & Revenue Analysis Entering this mid-cycle review for FY 2026/2027, the second year of the biennial budget cycle reflects a tighter, more conservative fiscal outlook as core revenues experience a more pronounced slowdown against an uncertain economy. At the local level, while retaining its status as one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, the City of Menifee’s expansion has transitioned into a leveled pace. Reflecting the broader national financial background - including persistently high interest rates and the steady inflation - several of the City’s principal revenues, from development to sales activity, have experienced a distinct flattening in growth.

Nationally, through the first half of 2026, the economy has remained deeply divided; expansive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments and high-wealth income gains drive tech forward, while persistent 3% inflation and a cooling labor market contribute to an overall slow growth environment. Similarly, within California, the economic position is split. While the Governor’s May 2026 Budget Revision closed structural deficits through aggressive spending cuts and targeted corporate tax adjustments, this stabilization has not accelerated local retail activity. High productivity sectors expand, whereas construction, non-durable goods, and discretionary retail continue to struggle under high borrowing costs. State unemployment has stabilized at a higher

5.5%, keeping revenue projections conservative through the remainder of the fiscal year.

As the City implements this mid-cycle process for the second year of the budget, overall recommendations for adjustments are strictly risk-averse. While residential development activity has been notably slower in the first half of the cycle due to elevated interest rates, there are various industrial and commercial projects nearing final permitting in the upcoming months. Based Item Title: 12.2
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on internal review and close coordination with development departments, the City forecasts a modest, back-loaded stabilization of development activity during the balance of FY 2026/2027.

Economic conditions will continue to be closely monitored through the mid-year process of FY 2026/2027 to ensure targets are being met or adjusted as necessary. Each individual revenue source to the City has been carefully examined for trends and market conditions.

Proposed Mid-cycle Revenue Adjustments: $1,269,286
(($1,297,665) General Fund/Quality of Life)
The City’s top budgeted revenue sources for the General Fund, inclusive of Quality of Life (Measure DD), are listed in the table below.

TABLE 4: TOP PRINCIPAL CITY REVENUES PROPOSED MID-CYCLE ADJUSTMENTS Revenue Description
Proposed FY
2026/27 Mid-
Cycle
Adjustments
Mid-Cycle Review/Analysis
1 Sales Tax ($680,000) The City has received revenue for the July 2025 to March 2026 period through the Mid-cycle review. Based on the current year- to-date (YTD) actuals and performance of Sales Tax, excluding 1x time sales tax proceeds, in FY 2025/26 this revenue is generally trending in line within the adopted budget. However, other notable external factors impacting sales activities into the future include continued tariffs, inflation, and consumer response to these. Therefore, the City’s sales tax consultant HdL projections received in March 2026 indicate sales tax revenue is expected to flatten. Recommended adjustment
decrease of $680K.
2 Quality of Life
(Measure DD)
(1,800,000) Based on the current YTD actuals and performance of Sales Tax, excluding 1x time sales tax proceeds, in FY 2025/26, this revenue is generally trending below the adopted budget. HdL projections received in March 2026 indicate sales tax revenue is expected to flatten further. Recommended adjustment
decrease of $1.8MM.
3 Property Tax 750,000 HdL projections received in March 2026 indicate property tax revenue is expected to meet adopted budget numbers.

Compared to FY 2025/26, the taxable assessed value has
increased moderately and YTD actuals are trending with
adopted budget which incorporated anticipated growth in this revenue category. In addition, for the last two (2) years in a row, the RDA Passthrough has received strong revenue over $1MM.

Recommended adjustment increase of $750K.
4 Development Fees
(Building, Planning,
Engineering, Fire)
(1,060,000) The first half of FY 2025/2026 has been marked by a notable leveling/slowing in development activity, particularly in building and safety. However, there are several industrial projects anticipated to begin building activity in the 2 nd fiscal year of the budget cycle that may offset some of the slowing.

Recommended adjustment decreases of $1.1MM.
5 Vehicle License Fee
(VLF)
20,806 Revised HdL projections reflect VLF revenue expected to meet the original adopted FY 2026/2027 budget based on updated Assessed Valuation numbers. Recommended adjustment
increase of $21K.
6 Franchise Fees 0 Franchise fees across the agency, including electric, natural gas, cable TV, and solid waste are generally trending in line with the current year adopted budget. No Mid-cycle adjustments.

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Revenue Description
Proposed FY
2026/27 Mid-
Cycle
Adjustments
Mid-Cycle Review/Analysis
7 Investment Income 1,000,000 Investment income continues to perform strong through FY 2025/2026 as interest rates have remained elevated and the City maintains healthy reserves. Recommended adjustment increase of $1.0MM (900K for General Fund and 100K for
QoL).
8 Other Revenue 471,529 Other revenue includes an increase in recreation fees ($67K), increasing recognition of the two (2) School Resource Officer (SRO) reimbursements for officers that the City receives from school districts ($180K), and elimination of a tax incentive for a hotel that reached its end of contract ($225K). Recommended adjustment increase of $472K.

TOTAL ($1,297,665)
Proposed revenue adjustments for other funds include the following:

TABLE 5: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE INTERNAL SERVICE & OTHER FUNDS REVENUE

PROPOSED REVENUE AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
Operating Expenditure Analysis & Adjustments: ($136,959) (($710,597) General Fund/Quality of Life)
General Fund expenditure appropriation requests total $989,403 representing various personnel adjustments, operating costs, and capital/one-time studies. Quality of Life includes an operating appropriation request of ($1,700,000) related to transferring of the Fire contract out to the General Fund to offset the reduction of sales tax.

No. Fund Description FY 2026/27
Mid-cycle
Revenue
Adjustments
Justification
1 Internal
Services
Funds (ISFs)
Investment
Income $140,000
Higher interest revenue receipts based on YTD actuals.
2 Gas Tax and
SB 1
Gas Tax
Revenue 229,313 Increased estimates from state of California regarding gas tax income.
4 Measure A Transportation
Revenue 176,000 Increased estimates from Riverside County regarding sales tax generated from Measure A.
5 Special
Districts
Special
Assessments 268,087 Increases to special assessments across various special districts per consultant.
6 CDBG Grant
Revenue 110,960 Increase for the CDBG allocation per HUD. 7 Gas Tax &
Other Special
Revenue
Funds
Investment
Income 1,645,300
Higher interest revenue receipts based on YTD actuals.
8 Maintenance
CFD (2622)
Transfer In (2,709) Transfer in reduction for maintenance resources in special districts.

TOTAL: $2,566,951
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Overall, budgetary expenditures within the General Fund, including Quality of Life, are being reduced in an effort to match reductions in revenue where possible. Mid-cycle appropriation requests are focused on immediate needs necessary to complete the balance of the biennial cycle and address current operational challenges.

Personnel Mid-Cycle Requests
The FY 2026/2027 Adopted Budget includes a total of 336.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, represented by 304 full-time and 32.5 part-time FTEs. As part of the mid-cycle process, departments reviewed organizational structure and operations to identify critical staffing needs. Staff is requesting approval of the following: reclassification of six FTE positions to align with current operations/function, and a reclassification of two part time (PT) personnel within the Community Services Department from unbenefited to three-quarters time benefited. The proposed mid-cycle recommendations do not result in total FTE increases, as all proposals impact reclassification of existing positions. In addition, mid-year FY 2025/2026 increases that were approved in February 2026 have also been incorporated into the adjusted FY 2026/2027 budget with an adjustment of $188,878.

TABLE 6: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE PERSONNEL REQUESTS (ALL FUNDS) # Department
(Division)
Position Title New
FTE
FY 2026/27
Salary &
Benefits
Funding
Source
Justification
1 Public Works
(Traffic Engineering)
City Traffic Engineer
(reclassification of
Principal Engineer)
0 $15,599 General
Fund
Justification:

Operational Need –
Based on operational/
functional assignment
and needs
2 Human Resources
(Risk Management)
Sr. Management
Analyst
(reclassification of
Management Analyst II)
0 14,856 General
Fund
Justification:

Operational Need –
Based on operational/
functional assignment
and needs
3 Community
Development
(Building & Safety)
Management Analyst II
(reclassification of
Management Analyst I)
0 12,861 General
Fund
Justification:

Operational Need –
Based on operational/
functional assignment
and needs
4 Community
Development
(Building & Safety)
Building Inspector II
(3 positions)
(reclassification of
Building Inspector I)
0 21,518 General
Fund
Justification: Operational
Need – Based on
operational/ functional
assignment and needs
5 Community
Services
Community Services
Specialist
(2 positions at ¾ time)
(reclassification of PT
staff to PT with Benefits)

1.5 18,000 General
Fund
Justification: Operational
Need – Based on
operational/ functional
assignment and needs
6 Community
Services
Part Time Leader II
(reclassification of PT
staff to PT with Benefits)
(1.5) (18,000) General
Fund
Justification:

Operational Need –
Based on operational/
functional assignment
and needs
$64,834
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# Department
(Division)
Position Title New
FTE
FY 2026/27
Salary &
Benefits
Funding
Source
Justification
7 Mid-year Pre-
approved personnel
actions
Various 0 188,878 General
Fund
Pre-approved during
the Mid-year process
for FY 2025/26.

TOTAL 0 $253,712
One update since the budget workshop on May 20, 2026, includes the addition of the classification of the part-time Media Production Assistant to the Salary Schedule and Authorized Position listing.

The existing budget for this part-time position is already included as part of the adopted FY 2026/2027 budget, and will not be increased with this addition, but instead takes previous paid intern classifications and unifies them with the City's Salary Schedule and Authorized Listing. The part-time position will not receive any benefits, and the proposed pay range is kept similar to the previous paid interns. This change results in an increase of 0.1 FTE, for a new total of 336.6 FTE.

Operating Expenses Mid-Cycle Requests
The primary adjustments to the operating budget are reductions to ongoing expenditure budget accounts. These include the annual PERS unfunded liability budget, the General Plan update to be handled by more in-house personnel, and several department reductions to professional service budgets. Due to the reduction of revenue within the Quality of Life Fund, $1.7 million of the fire contract would be transferred from Quality of Life to the General Fund.

Recommendations for increases to expenditures include funding approved as part of the mid-year FY 2025/26 process and City commitments for the streetlight debt and animal sheltering debt service that can no longer be supported by the Animal Shelter DIF Fund. Mid-cycle adjustments will also be made to various special districts in alignment with recommendations by the City’s consultant based on incoming districts and increased areas of coverage.

TABLE 7: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE REQUESTS # Department Description
Increase/
(Decrease) Justification

GENERAL FUND
1 Menifee Police
Department
Pre-approved FY 2025/26 Mid-
year appropriations (Dispatch
APIs)
$28,360 Pre-approved during the Mid-
year process for FY 2025/26.
2 Menifee Police
Department
Animal sheltering 150,000 Transfer of animal sheltering debt out of DIF which lacks fund
balance.
3 Various Professional services budget
reductions
(342,669) Several departments reducing
professional services.
4 General Services Eliminate FY 2026/27 Annual
PERS Unfunded liability line
item
(550,000) No annual payment due but
maintaining assigned fund
balance to handle future
charges.
5 Community
Development
Reduce General Plan line item (250,000) Moving half of the work for the General Plan update in-house.
6 Fire Contract budget transfer from
QoL
1,700,000 Transfer of Fire contract into GF
from QoL due to sales tax
reduction.

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# Department Description
Increase/
(Decrease) Justification
GENERAL FUND SUBTOTAL $735,691

QUALITY OF LIFE
7 Fire Contract budget transfer to GF ($1,700,000) Transfer of Fire contract into GF from QoL due to sales tax
reduction.

QUALITY OF LIFE SUBTOTAL ($1,700,000)
ISFs, GAS TAX & OTHER SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS
8 IT Department Pre-approved FY 2025/26 Mid-
year appropriations (various
software from IT Fund 1110)
177,072 Pre-approved during the Mid-
year process for FY 2025/26.
9 Menifee Police
Department
Animal sheltering (DIF Fund
2528)
(150,000) Transfer of animal sheltering
debt out of DIF which lacks fund
balance.
10 Finance Adjustment to cover streetlight
Debt Service admin. costs.
(Debt Fund 3590)
37,500 Needed to cover projected
admin. costs for streetlight debt
service.
11 Community
Development
CDBG allocation increase for
services (CDBG Fund 2481)
110,960 Increase for the CDBG allocation
per HUD.
12 Various Special districts expenditures
(LLMDs, CSAs, CFDs
(Maintenance))
268,106 Services to special districts
throughout the city, including
maintenance of streets and
parks. Maintained through
separate tax collections.

ISFs, GAS TAX & OTHER SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS

SUBTOTAL
$443,638
TOTAL ($520,671)
Capital Outlay & One-Time Studies Mid-Cycle Requests
The various capital outlays and one-time studies requested as part of this mid-cycle review are summarized in the following table. Both requests are from restricted funding sources that have limited uses.

TABLE 8: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE CAPITAL OUTLAYS/1X STUDIES REQUESTS # Department Description
Increase/
(Decrease) Justification
ISFs, GAS TAX & OTHER SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS
1 Public Works
(Traffic Engineering)
Traffic Signalization Project
(AQMD Fund 2280)
$100,000 Plan to work on traffic light
synchronization to reduce
overall traffic.
2 Communications Purchase of new Council
Chambers cameras, wireless
equipment, and cabling (PEG
Fund 2340)
30,000 Upgrade infrastructure to
handle new ADA requirements
and less frequent mobile
technology disruptions
ISFs, GAS TAX & OTHER SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS

SUBTOTAL
$130,000
TOTAL $130,000
Other Administrative Adjustments
Previously, funds were allocated for the State Bill (SB) 1383 Business Assistance program, however, program use and interest has been low over several years. Community Services is requesting the remaining funding be repurposed and carried over to support state-mandated Item Title: 12.2
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requirements for purchases of recycled/recovered organic materials. This action is for administrative purposes and does not require any new budget requests.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review & Update
At budget adoption in June 2025, the FY 2026/2027 CIP included new funding totaling $14,262,204 for nine (9) ongoing and/or new projects. As many of the CIP projects are complex multi-year projects spanning across fiscal years, each year’s remaining funding of previously approved CIP projects is carried forward into subsequent years until project completion. All expenditure appropriations, including carryovers and respective funding source transfers are consolidated within Fund 4320 (Capital Projects) beginning in FY 2024/25. The Adjusted CIP budget reflects the combined adopted budget, carried over project budgets and any additional appropriation/changes activity. The FY 2025/2026 Adjusted CIP budget as of 5/1/2026 represents approximately 69 active and funded projects and totals $99,744,584.

FY 2026/2027 Mid-Cycle CIP Requests
New Appropriation requests of $5,736,152 are as follows:
-$1,440,000 from Quality of Life funds and $60,000 from Measure A to supplement existing funding for PMP 27-01: FY 2026/27 Slurry Seal Program.
-$1,000,000 from Gas Tax, State Bill (SB) 1, Measure A funds to supplement existing funding for CIP 27-02: FY 2026/27 AC Resurfacing.
-$86,152 from DIF Parks – Citywide and DIF 17 - Parks to fund CIP 24-09 Gale Webb Restroom
-$2,000,000 from Quimby – Local Parks to fund CIP 24-16 Quail Valley Nature Park -$1,000,000 from DIF Parks – Citywide to fund CIP 24-11 Sun City Greenspace -$150,000 from Quimby – Local Parks to fund CIP 27-05 Central Park Lawn Seating and Landscape Improvements
A summary of the adopted and adjusted CIP budget, including mid-cycle requests, can be found within Table 9 below.

TABLE 9: FY 2026/2027 ADOPTED vs. FY 2026/2027 ADJUSTED BUDGET (CIP) UPDATE (Including FY 2026/2027 Mid-cycle Requests, $1,440,000 Funded by Quality of Life) FY 2026/2027

PROJECT CATEGORY
# OF

PROJECTS
Adopted
Budget
Mid-cycle
Requests
FY 2026/27
Adjusted Budget
(with Mid-cycle)
Transportation 1 $400,000 $0 $400,000
Traffic Signal 0 0 0 0
Street Improvement 1 849,825 0 849,825
Pavement Management (PMP) 2 3,500,000 2,500,000 6,000,000 Drainage 3 1,625,000 0 1,625,000
Streetlight 0 0 0 0
Public Facility 1 7,500,000 0 7,500,000
Park, Recreation, and Trails(1) 5 387,379 3,236,152 3,623,531 Technology Infrastructure 0 0 0 0
Studies 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 13 $14,262,204 $5,736,152 $19,998,356
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In total, the FY 2026/2027 CIP Budget, inclusive of: (1) the current year adopted budget funding, (2) Fiscal Year 2026/2027 mid-cycle requests discussed above, (3) and prior year budget and encumbrance carryovers for ongoing projects will be $119,742,940.

Fund Balance Reserves and Assigned Fund Balances
General Fund
In accordance with the City Council approved Fund Balance Policy and, recognizing the one-time nature of the revenue and operational savings sources, the following Assigned Fund Balance categories have been requested for use as follows:
-Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB), $190,000. Use assigned fund balance to help cover upcoming one-time studies included in the adopted budget. -Restricted Fund Balances, $397,068. Restricted funds collected for specific purposes, including technology surcharges and AMR fees have been expanded for use in covering additional qualified expenditures included in the adopted budget.

Quality of Life
With respect to the existing Quality of Life Fund Balance, as part of the FY 2026/2027 mid-cycle requests presented and recommended by Quality of Life Committee on May 7, 2026, the estimated remaining unassigned fund balance of $1.4 million is recommended for PMP 27-01, FY 2026/2027 Slurry Seal Program.

Bonded CFDs: (Infrastructure) Funds and Fiduciary Funds Through its established Community Facilities Districts (CFD) policy, the City works with developers on the formation and bond issuance of infrastructure CFDs used to finance eligible public improvements and/or fees. It is important to note that the related debt is not an obligation of the City, but of the CFD and respective properties. The following adjustments for the bonded CFDs are requested:

TABLE 10: BONDED CFDs FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE APPROPRIATION REQUESTS Fund Category Type
Revenue
Adjustment ($)
Expenditure
Adjustment ($) Justification/Explanation
CFD Funds (Infrastructure) ($110,855) ($8,033,314) Revised infrastructure build-out timing and interest projections
based on YTD actuals and fund
balances.

CFD Funds (Fiduciary) 1,503,037 1,490,003 Revised bond issuance timings.

Expenditure adjustment for admin.
expenses.

TOTAL $1,392,182 ($6,543,311)
FY 2026/2027 Adjusted Budget Reserve Requirement
Table 11 on the following page reflects the proposed revised Reserve Requirement of 40% based on the proposed additional expenditure adjustments in comparison to the prior year FY 2025/2026.

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TABLE 11: FY 2026/2027 ADJUSTED BUDGET RESERVE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget
(40% Reserve)
FY 2026/27 Proposed Adjusted Budget
(40% Reserve)
Operating Stabilization Reserve (15%)
$14,873,571
Operating Stabilization Reserve (15%)
$15,440,285
Operating Stabilization Reserve (15%)
$14,873,571
Operating Stabilization Reserve (15%)
$15,440,285
Unassigned Fund Balance (10%)
$9,915,714
Unassigned Fund Balance (10%)
$10,293,523
Total: $39,662,856 Total: $41,174,093
*Calculated based on Operating Expenditures.

FY 2026/2027 Gann Initiative Appropriation Limit and Appropriations Subject to Limit:

The City is required by state law to establish an appropriation limit each fiscal year. The appropriations limitation imposed by the state, otherwise known as the Gann Limit, creates a restriction on the amount of revenue that can be appropriated. Only those revenues received from proceeds of taxes are subject to this limit. Assessment on real property or persons, such as special district assessments etc., for special benefit conferred are not considered “proceeds of taxes” for purposes of the Gann Limit calculation. This means that only certain revenues from funds such as the General Fund, Quality of Life Measure, etc. are subject to the appropriation limit. Certain items, such as certain types of debt service costs, and qualified outlays are excluded from the Appropriations Subject to Limitation.

Utilizing the most current price factor and population data provided by the State of California, the City’s FY 2026/2027 appropriation limit is estimated to be $74,559,078 (see Gann Limit attachment). The actual amount of appropriations subject to the limit is $73,489,345. The difference between the City’s appropriation limit and the amount proposed to be appropriated that is subject to the limit is $1,069,732. As a result, the City, in accordance with State law, is below its appropriation limit.

Pursuant to state law the following actions must be completed with respect to the Gann Limit:

TABLE 12: GANN LIMIT ADOPTION PROCEDURES & ANNUAL REVIEW Category Description Status

1. 15 days prior to establishing the Appropriations
Limit, make available to public, documentation used in
the determination of the Appropriation Limit.

Completed. Appropriations Limit for FY
2026/2027 made available May 2026.

2. By resolution of the governing board at a regularly
scheduled meeting, establish its Appropriations Limit
Included as part of recommended actions
to Mid-cycle Budget Adoption (FY
2026/2027).

Adoption
Procedures

3. Publish the Appropriations Limit and the
Appropriations Subject to Limitation in the annual
budget of the government entity.

Included as part of FY 2026/2027
Proposed Adjusted Budget (staff report &
budget).

Annual
Review

4. Provide the Appropriations Limit and Appropriations
Subject to Limitation to the State Controller’s Office, included with filing of the Annual Statement of Financial Transactions.

To be completed with corresponding year-
end/ACFR/State Controller’s Reports.

Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund (No. CC-07) Update Updates to Policy No. CC-07 (Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund) were presented to the Finance Committee at the May 12, 2026 meeting. The proposed modifications included expanding Item Title: 12.2
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the categories of Surplus Fund Balance Assigned and/or Committed categories, to allow for more dedicated reserves to support operating and capital priorities, as well as providing more flexibility in the order and amount of Assigned/Committed Fund reserves. The proposed changes do not modify the existing 40% reserve requirement as adopted in 2024. The Finance Committee made a recommendation to present the updated policy for Council consideration.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Regular City Business

FISCAL IMPACT
Summary of Revenue & Expenditures Adjustments by Fund Type Table 13 below provides an overall summary of all revenue and expenditure mid-cycle adjustment requests by fund type and amount.

TABLE 13: FY 2026/2027 MID-CYCLE ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Fund Category
Proposed FY 2026/27
Revenue Adjustments
Proposed FY 2026/27
Expenditure Adjustments
General Fund $402,335 $989,403
Quality of Life Fund (1,700,000) (1,700,000) Internal Service Funds (ISF) 140,000 177,072 Gas Tax & Other Special Revenue Funds 601,273 240,960 LLMD Funds 69,141 167,610 CFD Funds (Maintenance) 531,601 87,180
CSA Funds 26,636 13,316 DIF/Quimby/RBBD Funds 1,148,300 (150,000) Debt Service 50,000 37,500
Capital Projects Fund 0 5,736,152
Total Revenue/Expenditures $1,269,286 $5,599,193
Fund Category FY 2026/27 Transfers In
Adjustments
FY 2026/27 Transfers Out
Adjustments
Quality of Life Fund $0 $1,440,000
Gas Tax & Other Special Revenue Funds 0 4,296,152 Capital Projects Fund 5,736,152 0
Total Transfers In/Transfers Out $5,736,152 $5,736,152
Fund Category FY 2026/27 Revenue
Adjustments
FY 2026/27 Expenditure
Adjustments
CFD Funds
(Infrastructure & Fiduciary Funds) $1,392,182 ($6,543,311) TOTAL ALL FUNDS $8,397,620 $4,792,034
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ATTACHMENTS

1. Fund Balance Policy Revised (Redline)

2.Fund Balance Policy Revised (Clean)

3. Resolution - Revised Budget Adoption

4. Resolution - Gann Limit FY 2026/2027

5. Exhibit A - Gann Limit Calculation

6. Resolution - Authorized Position Listing & Salary Schedule

7. Exhibit A - Authorized Position Listing & Salary Schedule

8. Resolution - Revised CIP Budget Adoption
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7 CITY OF MENIFEE
City Council Policy
Policy Number : CC-07
Approving Authority:

City Council
Effective Date: 6/21/2011
Last Modified:
9/15/202106/03/26
Subject
Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to establish the City's minimum levels of unrestricted fund balance to address protection from risk and unexpected situations that require financial resources. The identified fund balance levels will be maintained in various accounts to identify certain requirements for classifying fund balance in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Definitions.

2. SCOPE/BACKGROUND
These policies/procedures apply to the General Fund of the City of Menifee as described below. The City of Menifee's primary financial objective is to maintain the fiscal stability of the organization. Fund balance is the difference between the assets and liabilities reported in a governmental fund. Unrestricted fund balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the City maintain adequate levels of unrestricted fund balance to mitigate financial risk that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated expenditures, and similar circumstances. Having adequate financial resources will enable the City to achieve this objective and its mission of serving the citizens of Menifee.

3. POLICY
A. Governmental Fund Reserves (Fund Balance)
For Governmental Funds, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") Statement No. 54 defines five specific classifications of fund balance.

The five classifications are intended to identify whether the specific components of fund balance are available for appropriation and are therefore "Spendable." The classifications also are intended to identify the extent to which fund balance is constrained by special restrictions, if any. Applicable only to governmental funds, the five classifications of fund balance are as follows:

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7 CLASSIFICATION NATURE OF RESTRICTION
Non-spendable Restricted Cannot be readily converted to cash Restricted Externally imposed restrictions
Committed City Council imposed commitment
Assigned City Manager assigned purpose/intent
Unassigned Residual balance not otherwise not otherwise restricted The following components are defined by GASB statement 54 and shall be reflected in the City's Fund Balance designations:
i. Non-Spendable Fund Balance
That portion of fund balance that includes amounts that are either (a) not in a spendable form, or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. ii. Restricted Fund Balance
The portion of fund balance that reflects constraints placed on the use of resources (other than non-spendable items) that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors, grantors , contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislat ion.
iii. Committed Fund Balance
Limitations imposed at the highest level of decision making that requires formal action at the same level to remove (City Council).

The City Council, as the City's highest level of decision-making authority , may commit fund balance for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal actions taken, such as an ordinance or resolution. These committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City Council removes or changes the specified use through the same type of formal action taken to establish the commitme nt. City Council action to commit fund balance needs to occur within the fiscal reporting period ; however , the amount can be determined subsequently .
iv. Assigned Fund Balance
Assigned fund balance comprises amounts intended to be used by the government for specific purposes.

The City Council has authorized the City Manager or designee as the official authorized to assign fund balance to a specific purpose as approved by the fund balance policy. Such assignments cannot exceed the available (spendab le, unrestricted, uncommitted) fund balance in any particular fund .
v. Unassigned Fund Balance
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7 That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that do not fall into one of the above four categories . The General Fund is the only fund that will report this category of fund balance.
vi. Reporting Encumbrances
Encumbering amounts in governmental funds for specific purposes for which resources have already been restricted, committed, or assigned should not result in a separate display of encumbered amounts. Encumbered amounts for specific purposes for which amounts have not been previously restricted, committed or assigned, will be classified as committed or assigned, as appropriate, based on the definitions and criteria set forth in GASB Statement No. 54.
vii. Hierarchy of Fund Balance Use
When multiple categories of fund balance are available for expenditure, the City will spend the most restricted funds first before moving down to the next category with available funds in the following order:
a. Restricted
b. Committed
c. Assigned
d. Unassigned
viii. Establishing An Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance (Committed) Maintaining an Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance is a necessity for sound financial management and fiscal accountability. The City Council has the authority to establish an Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance that will be a Committed Fund Balance.

An Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance in the General Fund is established for the purpose of providing funds for an urgent effect that affects the safety of residents, employees, or property (e.g., earthquake, wildfires, terrorist attack etc.). The minimum level for the Financial Stabilization Account is 15% of General Fund operating expenditures. The recognition of an urgent event must be established by the City Council by adoption of a resolution explaining the nature of the fiscal crisis and requires approval by a majority vote of the City Council in order for staff to utilize the funds set aside in the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance.
ix. Use of Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance General Fund Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance shall be used only to fund unanticipated needs and/or emergencies as described below:

Catastrophic Events and Major Disasters-The Financial Stabilization fund balance is to fund the extraordinary operating costs, legal costs and cash flow problems associated with delays in State and Federal reimbursements for any catastrophic event and major disaster (natural or man-made) declared by the City Council of their designee, or by the State of California, or by the federal government that are nonrecurring expenditures.

A budget revision must be approved by the City Council. A maximum of fifty percent of the prior year ending balance in the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund may be used. At no Item Title: 12.2
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7 time may the balance be less than 5 percent of the adopted annual appropriations, or half of the prior year ending balance, whichever is greater. x. Changes and Replenishment of Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance The City Council may, by a majority vote of its members, change the amount of this commitment and/or the specific uses of these monies. In the event that the balance drops below the established minimum level, the City Council will develop a plan to replenish the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance to the established minimum level within three years. The progress of replenishment should be reported in the annual budget. The City will use non-recurring revenues, budget surplus, proceeds from the sale of City- owned surplus property, and any other funds identified in the budget to increase the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance.

B. MINIMUM LEVEL OF FUND BALANCE
It is the goal of the City to achieve and maintain a minimum unrestricted (committed, assigned and unassigned) fund balance in its General Fund equal to 40% of the current year's budgeted operating expenditures. This percentage represents a balance roughly equal to four (4) months of operating expenditures. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends that "general-purpose governments, regardless of size, maintain unrestricted fund balance in their general fund of no less than two months (roughly 16.7%) of regular general fund operating revenues or regular general fund operating expenditures."1 The City considers a balance of less than 20% to be a cause for concern, barring unusual or deliberate circumstances. i. Committed Fund Balance for Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund The City's General fund balance committed for Operating Reserve Stabilization is established at a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the General Fund's current operating expenditures, to be used in a catastrophic event or major emergency. ii. Assigned Fund Balance for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund The City's Assigned for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund Balance is established at a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the General Fund's current operating expenditures, to be used during times of severe economic distress such as protracted recessionary periods, State raids on local resources, or other impactful unforeseen events which greatly diminish the financial ability of the City to deliver core services. The Assigned for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund Balance will be used during periods of economic distress as measured by one of the following triggers:
• Consumer Price Index exceeds the index for the previous year by more than five percent for two consecutive years.
• Local unemployment rate exceeds ten percent for three consecutive quarters. • The rate of inflation exceeds the growth in property tax revenue by five percent for two consecutive fiscal years.
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• Significant State take-away of revenue totaling more than five percent of total revenue in a given fiscal year.
• Sales Tax revenue falls by ten percent of the previous quarter for at least three consecutive quarters .
• Revenue forecasts for the next fiscal year estimates revenue loss of more than seven percent.
iii. Unassigned Fund Balance
The City will achieve and maintain a minimum Unassigned Fund Balance in its General Fund of ten percent (10%) of the current year's operating expendi tures. This minimum fund balance is to protect against cash flow shortfalls related to timing of projected revenue receipts and to mainta in budgeted levels of service.

The Unassigned Fund Balance reserves may be used to provide temporary financing for unanticipated extraordinary needs, such as major storm drain repairs, or an unexpected liability created by Federal or State legislative action. If funds are appropriated (spent) from the operating reserves due to unanticipated needs, the funds should be replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance.

Authorized use of the Unassigned Fund Balance Reserves will require approval by the City Council.
iv. Replenishing Minimum Fund Balance Deficiencies
When minimum fund balance falls below the required threshold , the City Council must approve and adopt a plan to restore this balance to the target level within three years using the budget strategies described below:
• The City will use budget surplus
• The City will reduce recurring expenditures to eliminate any structural deficit or,
• The City will increase revenues or pursue other funding sources, or • A combination of the three options above
The progress of replenishment shall be reported in the annual budget. v. Deficit Fund Balance
If the fund balance is not positive at any year-end, the City shall develop a funding plan and a timeframe to bring it into a positive state .

The unassigned fund balance deficit in General Fund shall be restored through the following mechanisms , in order of priority :
• Reduction of (1) assigned fund balance levels, (2) committed fund balance levels;
• Transfer of unassigned fund balances from other related funds, if allowed. vi. Surplus Fund Balance
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of the budgeted operating expenditures. If unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund exceeds 40%, the City may consider such fund balance surpluses to be used for (a) capital projects and equipment (b) dedicated/specific restricted, assigned and/or committed fund balances defined below (c) pay down long-term obligations, and/or (d) one-time expenditures that are non-recurring in nature, and which do not require additional future operating expenditure outlay for maintenance, additional staffing or other recurring expenditure. Appropriation from the General Fund's unrestricted fund balance shall require the approval of the City Council.

Surplus funds are determined upon the close of the fiscal year if revenues exceed actual expenditures within the General Fund. Special consideration shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer each year when determining potential Surplus Funds so as not to leave any General Fund supported fund balances without adequate funding and accommodate future year operating expenditure growth.

Allocation and Prioritization of Surplus Fund Balance use shall be as follows:

1. Assigned Fund Balance: Self Insured Retention (SIR)

2. Assigned Fund Balance: Fleet Replacement

3. Assigned Fund Balance: Pension and/or Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability

3.4. Assigned Fund Balance: Fire Services Fund

4.5. Assigned Fund Balance: Public Facilities

5.6. Committed Fund Balance: Public Facilities

6.7. All other eligible uses, including other dedicated Assigned Fund Balances as described in the previous paragraphs.

Prioritization of Surplus Fund Balance shall be determined based on operational and capital needs.
vii. Surplus Fund Balance - Self Insured Retention & Insurance Premium (Assigned)
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager into an established Self-Insured Retention (SIR) Assigned Fund Balance account, funded with a minimum balance of $500,000. Any unused budget for insurance premiums and/or claims expenses at the end of the year will be directed towards this Assigned Fund Balance. Additionally, other expenditure savings may also be considered for deposit into this fund.
viii. Surplus Fund Balance- Fleet Replacement (Assigned) In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement and Self-Insured Retention Assigned Fund Balance account is fully funded, any available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager into an established Fleet Replacement Assigned Fund Balance account, funded at with a minimum amount of $1,000,000. ix. Surplus Fund Balance- Pension and/or OPEB Liability (Assigned) Item Title: 12.2
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In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, Self-Insured Retention Assigned Fund Balance, and Fleet Replacement Assigned Fund Balance, any unused budget for pension liability expenses at the end of the year and at direction of the City Manager will be directed towards this Fund Balance Account and set aside for Pension Liability related expenses. Additionally, other expenditure savings may also be considered for deposit into this fund or towards an assigned fund balance for OPEB Liability . The purpose of this assigned fund balance is to help offset future pension increases.
i. Surplus Fund Balance- Fire Services Fund (Assigned)
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, at the end of the year and at direction of the City Manager will be directed towards this Fund Balance Account and set aside for one-time costs associated with Fire Services.
i.ii. Surplus Fund Balance- Public Facilities (Assigned) In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, Self-Insured Retention Assigned Fund Balance, Fleet Replacement Assigned Fund Balance, and Pension Liability Committed Fund Balance, identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager to this account set aside for construction of public facilities projects.
ii.iii. Surplus Fund Balance-City Hall Commitment
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund exceeds 40%, the surplus may be transferred by direction of the City Council to the Committed Fund account set aside for construction of the future City Hall.
iii.iv. Surplus Fund Balance /Public Facilities (Committed) In any year where available balance exists within the Assigned Public Facilities account, and by direction of the City Council, periodic contributions will be transferred set aside for construction of public facilities projects.

4. PROCEDURES
A. Implementation and Review
Upon adoption of this policy the City Council authorizes the Finance Department to establish standards and procedures which may be necessary for its implementation. The City Council shall review and approve this policy via resolution at a minimum of every three (3) years to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the City given the economic Item Title: 12.2
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factors and the current financial status at that time interval.

B. Calculation of Reserves
The reserves will be calculated using the following year’s Adopted General Fund budgeted operating expenditures.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City Council
i. Adopt fund balance policy.

B. City Manager
i. Determine appropriate levels of fund balance in accordance with adopted policy.

C. City of Menifee, Finance
i. Chief Financial Officer to assign specific amounts for financial reporting purposes.
ii. Responsible for recording amounts according to adopted policy. iii. Responsible for ensuring that fund balance is properly reported in the City 's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

6. DEFINITIONS
Governmental Funds:

The following definitions will be used in reporting activity in governmental funds across the City. The City may or may not report all funds types in any given reporting period , based on actual circumstances and activity . • The general fund is used to account for all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another fund.
• Special revenue funds are used to account and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specific purposes other than debt services or capital projects. • Debt service funds are used to account for all financial resource restricted, committed or assigned to expenditure for principal and interest. • Capital project funds are used to account for all financial resources restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditures for the acquisition or construction of capital assets.
• Permanent funds are used to account for resources restricted to the extent that only earnings, and not principal, may be used for purposes that support the City's purposes.

Fund balance classification in governmental funds:

Fund balance is defined as the excess of total assets as compared to total liabilities in a governmental fund. GASB Statement No. 54 outlines the requirement to report the fund balance for governmental funds in specific classifications which create a hierarchy primarily based on the extent to which the City is bound to the constraints on Item Title: 12.2
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the specific purposes for which funds can be spent. The Fund Balance consists of the following categories :
• Non-spendable Fund Balance : That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either (a) not in a spendable form, such as prepaid items, inventories of supplies , or loans receivable; or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact, such as the principal portion of an endowment.
• Restricted Fund Balance: That portion of a fund balance that reflects constraints placed on the use of resources (other than non-spendable items) that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors (such as through debt covenants), granters, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. • Committed Fund Balance : That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the government's highest level of decision- making authority and remain binding unless removed in the same manner. • Assigned Fund Balance: That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that are constrained by the government's intent to be used for specific purposes , but that are neither restricted nor committed . Such intent needs to be established at either the highest level of decision-mak ing, or by an official designated for that purpose.
• Unassigned Fund Balance: That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that do not fall into one of the above four categories. The General Fund is the only fund that will report this category of fund balance .

Stabilization Arrangement:

Per GASB Statement No. 54, governments have the option to formally set aside unrestricted fund balance amounts to use for budget or revenue stabilization, working capital needs, and contingencies or emergencies. The authority to set aside such amounts can be established by statute, ordinance, resolution, or charter. These amounts are subject to controls that dictate the circumstances under which they can be spent. The formal action that imposes the parameters for spending should identify and describe the specific circumstances under which a need for stabilization arises. These circumstances should be such that they would not be expected to occur routinely. Stabilization amounts should be reported in the general fund as restricted or committed if they meet the criteria of restricted or committed fund balance. A stabilization agreement would satisfy the criteria to be reported as a separate special revenue fund only if the resources are derived from a specific restricted or committed revenue source. The notes to the annual financial report disclose the authority for establishing the arrangement, the requirement for additions to the amount, the conditions under which amounts may be spent, and the balance.

Revision History
Revision No. Date
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2 8/21/13 City Council FN01-2
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8 CITY OF MENIFEE
City Council Policy
Policy Number : CC-07
Approving Authority:

City Council
Effective Date: 6/21/2011
Last Modified: 6/3/2026
Subject
Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to establish the City's minimum levels of unrestricted fund balance to address protection from risk and unexpected situations that require financial resources. The identified fund balance levels will be maintained in various accounts to identify certain requirements for classifying fund balance in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Definitions.

2. SCOPE/BACKGROUND
These policies/procedures apply to the General Fund of the City of Menifee as described below. The City of Menifee's primary financial objective is to maintain the fiscal stability of the organization. Fund balance is the difference between the assets and liabilities reported in a governmental fund. Unrestricted fund balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the City maintain adequate levels of unrestricted fund balance to mitigate financial risk that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated expenditures, and similar circumstances. Having adequate financial resources will enable the City to achieve this objective and its mission of serving the citizens of Menifee.

3. POLICY
A. Governmental Fund Reserves (Fund Balance)
For Governmental Funds, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") Statement No. 54 defines five specific classifications of fund balance.

The five classifications are intended to identify whether the specific components of fund balance are available for appropriation and are therefore "Spendable." The classifications also are intended to identify the extent to which fund balance is constrained by special restrictions, if any. Applicable only to governmental funds, the five classifications of fund balance are as follows:

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Non-spendable Restricted Cannot be readily converted to cash Restricted Externally imposed restrictions
Committed City Council imposed commitment
Assigned City Manager assigned purpose/intent
Unassigned Residual balance not otherwise restricted
The following components are defined by GASB statement 54 and shall be reflected in the City's Fund Balance designations:
i. Non-Spendable Fund Balance
That portion of fund balance that includes amounts that are either (a) not in a spendable form, or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. ii. Restricted Fund Balance
The portion of fund balance that reflects constraints placed on the use of resources (other than non-spendable items) that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors, grantors , contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislat ion.
iii. Committed Fund Balance
Limitations imposed at the highest level of decision making that requires formal action at the same level to remove (City Council).

The City Council, as the City's highest level of decision-making authority , may commit fund balance for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal actions taken, such as an ordinance or resolution. These committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City Council removes or changes the specified use through the same type of formal action taken to establish the commitme nt. City Council action to commit fund balance needs to occur within the fiscal reporting period ; however , the amount can be determined subsequently .
iv. Assigned Fund Balance
Assigned fund balance comprises amounts intended to be used by the government for specific purposes.

The City Council has authorized the City Manager or designee as the official authorized to assign fund balance to a specific purpose as approved by the fund balance policy. Such assignments cannot exceed the available (spendab le, unrestricted, uncommitted) fund balance in any particular fund .
v. Unassigned Fund Balance
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8 That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that do not fall into one of the above four categories . The General Fund is the only fund that will report this category of fund balance.
vi. Reporting Encumbrances
Encumbering amounts in governmental funds for specific purposes for which resources have already been restricted, committed, or assigned should not result in a separate display of encumbered amounts. Encumbered amounts for specific purposes for which amounts have not been previously restricted, committed or assigned, will be classified as committed or assigned, as appropriate, based on the definitions and criteria set forth in GASB Statement No. 54.
vii. Hierarchy of Fund Balance Use
When multiple categories of fund balance are available for expenditure, the City will spend the most restricted funds first before moving down to the next category with available funds in the following order:
a. Restricted
b. Committed
c. Assigned
d. Unassigned
viii. Establishing An Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance (Committed) Maintaining an Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance is a necessity for sound financial management and fiscal accountability. The City Council has the authority to establish an Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance that will be a Committed Fund Balance.

An Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance in the General Fund is established for the purpose of providing funds for an urgent effect that affects the safety of residents, employees, or property (e.g., earthquake, wildfires, terrorist attack etc.). The minimum level for the Financial Stabilization Account is 15% of General Fund operating expenditures. The recognition of an urgent event must be established by the City Council by adoption of a resolution explaining the nature of the fiscal crisis and requires approval by a majority vote of the City Council in order for staff to utilize the funds set aside in the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance.
ix. Use of Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance General Fund Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance shall be used only to fund unanticipated needs and/or emergencies as described below:

Catastrophic Events and Major Disasters-The Financial Stabilization fund balance is to fund the extraordinary operating costs, legal costs and cash flow problems associated with delays in State and Federal reimbursements for any catastrophic event and major disaster (natural or man-made) declared by the City Council of their designee, or by the State of California, or by the federal government that are nonrecurring expenditures.

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8 time may the balance be less than 5 percent of the adopted annual appropriations, or half of the prior year ending balance, whichever is greater. x. Changes and Replenishment of Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance The City Council may, by a majority vote of its members, change the amount of this commitment and/or the specific uses of these monies. In the event that the balance drops below the established minimum level, the City Council will develop a plan to replenish the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance to the established minimum level within three years. The progress of replenishment should be reported in the annual budget. The City will use non-recurring revenues, budget surplus, proceeds from the sale of City- owned surplus property, and any other funds identified in the budget to increase the Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund Balance.

B. MINIMUM LEVEL OF FUND BALANCE
It is the goal of the City to achieve and maintain a minimum unrestricted (committed, assigned and unassigned) fund balance in its General Fund equal to 40% of the current year's budgeted operating expenditures. This percentage represents a balance roughly equal to four (4) months of operating expenditures. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends that "general-purpose governments, regardless of size, maintain unrestricted fund balance in their general fund of no less than two months (roughly 16.7%) of regular general fund operating revenues or regular general fund operating expenditures."1 The City considers a balance of less than 20% to be a cause for concern, barring unusual or deliberate circumstances. i. Committed Fund Balance for Operating Reserve Stabilization Fund The City's General fund balance committed for Operating Reserve Stabilization is established at a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the General Fund's current operating expenditures, to be used in a catastrophic event or major emergency. ii. Assigned Fund Balance for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund The City's Assigned for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund Balance is established at a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the General Fund's current operating expenditures, to be used during times of severe economic distress such as protracted recessionary periods, State raids on local resources, or other impactful unforeseen events which greatly diminish the financial ability of the City to deliver core services. The Assigned for Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund Balance will be used during periods of economic distress as measured by one of the following triggers:
• Consumer Price Index exceeds the index for the previous year by more than five percent for two consecutive years.
• Local unemployment rate exceeds ten percent for three consecutive quarters. • The rate of inflation exceeds the growth in property tax revenue by five percent for two consecutive fiscal years.
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• Significant State take-away of revenue totaling more than five percent of total revenue in a given fiscal year.
• Sales Tax revenue falls by ten percent of the previous quarter for at least three consecutive quarters .
• Revenue forecasts for the next fiscal year estimates revenue loss of more than seven percent.
iii. Unassigned Fund Balance
The City will achieve and maintain a minimum Unassigned Fund Balance in its General Fund of ten percent (10%) of the current year's operating expendi tures. This minimum fund balance is to protect against cash flow shortfalls related to timing of projected revenue receipts and to mainta in budgeted levels of service.

The Unassigned Fund Balance reserves may be used to provide temporary financing for unanticipated extraordinary needs, such as major storm drain repairs, or an unexpected liability created by Federal or State legislative action. If funds are appropriated (spent) from the operating reserves due to unanticipated needs, the funds should be replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance.

Authorized use of the Unassigned Fund Balance Reserves will require approval by the City Council.
iv. Replenishing Minimum Fund Balance Deficiencies
When minimum fund balance falls below the required threshold , the City Council must approve and adopt a plan to restore this balance to the target level within three years using the budget strategies described below:
• The City will use budget surplus
• The City will reduce recurring expenditures to eliminate any structural deficit or,
• The City will increase revenues or pursue other funding sources, or • A combination of the three options above
The progress of replenishment shall be reported in the annual budget. v. Deficit Fund Balance
If the fund balance is not positive at any year-end, the City shall develop a funding plan and a timeframe to bring it into a positive state .

The unassigned fund balance deficit in General Fund shall be restored through the following mechanisms , in order of priority :
• Reduction of (1) assigned fund balance levels, (2) committed fund balance levels;
• Transfer of unassigned fund balances from other related funds, if allowed. vi. Surplus Fund Balance
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of the budgeted operating expenditures. If unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund exceeds 40%, the City may consider such fund balance surpluses to be used for (a) capital projects and equipment (b) dedicated/specific restricted, assigned and/or committed fund balances defined below (c) pay down long-term obligations, and/or (d) one-time expenditures that are non-recurring in nature, and which do not require additional future operating expenditure outlay for maintenance, additional staffing or other recurring expenditure. Appropriation from the General Fund's unrestricted fund balance shall require the approval of the City Council.

Surplus funds are determined upon the close of the fiscal year if revenues exceed actual expenditures within the General Fund. Special consideration shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer each year when determining potential Surplus Funds so as not to leave any General Fund supported fund balances without adequate funding and accommodate future year operating expenditure growth.

Allocation of Surplus Fund Balance use shall be as follows:

1. Assigned Fund Balance: Self Insured Retention (SIR)

2. Assigned Fund Balance: Fleet Replacement

3. Assigned Fund Balance: Pension and/or Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability

4. Assigned Fund Balance: Fire Services Fund

5. Assigned Fund Balance: Public Facilities

6. Committed Fund Balance: Public Facilities

7. All other eligible uses, including other dedicated Assigned Fund Balances as described in the previous paragraphs.

Prioritization of Surplus Fund Balance shall be determined based on operational and capital needs.
vii. Surplus Fund Balance - Self Insured Retention & Insurance Premium (Assigned)
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager into an established Self-Insured Retention (SIR) Assigned Fund Balance account, funded with a minimum balance of $500,000. Any unused budget for insurance premiums and/or claims expenses at the end of the year will be directed towards this Assigned Fund Balance. Additionally, other expenditure savings may also be considered for deposit into this fund.
viii. Surplus Fund Balance- Fleet Replacement (Assigned) In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement any available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager into an established Fleet Replacement Assigned Fund Balance account, funded at with a minimum amount of $1,000,000. ix. Surplus Fund Balance- Pension and/or OPEB Liability (Assigned) In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital Item Title: 12.2
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expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, any unused budget for pension liability expenses at the end of the year and at direction of the City Manager will be directed towards this Fund Balance Account and set aside for Pension Liability related expenses. Additionally, other expenditure savings may also be considered for deposit into this fund or towards an assigned fund balance for OPEB Liability. The purpose of this assigned fund balance is to help offset future pension increases.
x. Surplus Fund Balance- Fire Services Fund (Assigned)
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, at the end of the year and at direction of the City Manager will be directed towards this Fund Balance Account and set aside for one-time costs associated with Fire Services.
xi. Surplus Fund Balance- Public Facilities (Assigned)
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and upon meeting the full funding of the 40% General Fund Operating Reserve Fund Requirement, identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the available and identified surplus funds will be transferred by direction of the City Manager to this account set aside for construction of public facilities projects. xii. Surplus Fund Balance-City Hall Commitment
In any year where total revenues exceed total expenditures (including capital expenditures), and the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund exceeds 40%, the surplus may be transferred by direction of the City Council to the Committed Fund account set aside for construction of the future City Hall.
xiii. Surplus Fund Balance /Public Facilities (Committed) In any year where available balance exists within the Assigned Public Facilities account, and by direction of the City Council, periodic contributions will be transferred set aside for construction of public facilities projects.

4. PROCEDURES
A. Implementation and Review
Upon adoption of this policy the City Council authorizes the Finance Department to establish standards and procedures which may be necessary for its implementation. The City Council shall review and approve this policy via resolution at a minimum of every three (3) years to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the City given the economic factors and the current financial status at that time interval.

B. Calculation of Reserves
The reserves will be calculated using the following year’s Adopted General Fund budgeted operating expenditures.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City Council
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i. Adopt fund balance policy.

B. City Manager
i. Determine appropriate levels of fund balance in accordance with adopted policy.

C. City of Menifee, Finance
i. Chief Financial Officer to assign specific amounts for financial reporting purposes.
ii. Responsible for recording amounts according to adopted policy. iii. Responsible for ensuring that fund balance is properly reported in the City 's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

6. DEFINITIONS
Governmental Funds:

The following definitions will be used in reporting activity in governmental funds across the City. The City may or may not report all funds types in any given reporting period , based on actual circumstances and activity . • The general fund is used to account for all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another fund.
• Special revenue funds are used to account and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specific purposes other than debt services or capital projects. • Debt service funds are used to account for all financial resource restricted, committed or assigned to expenditure for principal and interest. • Capital project funds are used to account for all financial resources restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditures for the acquisition or construction of capital assets.
• Permanent funds are used to account for resources restricted to the extent that only earnings, and not principal, may be used for purposes that support the City's purposes.

Fund balance classification in governmental funds:

Fund balance is defined as the excess of total assets as compared to total liabilities in a governmental fund. GASB Statement No. 54 outlines the requirement to report the fund balance for governmental funds in specific classifications which create a hierarchy primarily based on the extent to which the City is bound to the constraints on the specific purposes for which funds can be spent. The Fund Balance consists of the following categories :
• Non-spendable Fund Balance : That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either (a) not in a spendable form, such as prepaid items, inventories of supplies , or loans receivable; or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact, such as the principal portion of an endowment.
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placed on the use of resources (other than non-spendable items) that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors (such as through debt covenants), granters, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. • Committed Fund Balance : That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the government's highest level of decision- making authority and remain binding unless removed in the same manner. • Assigned Fund Balance: That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that are constrained by the government's intent to be used for specific purposes , but that are neither restricted nor committed . Such intent needs to be established at either the highest level of decision-mak ing, or by an official designated for that purpose.
• Unassigned Fund Balance: That portion of a fund balance that includes amounts that do not fall into one of the above four categories. The General Fund is the only fund that will report this category of fund balance .

Stabilization Arrangement:

Per GASB Statement No. 54, governments have the option to formally set aside unrestricted fund balance amounts to use for budget or revenue stabilization, working capital needs, and contingencies or emergencies. The authority to set aside such amounts can be established by statute, ordinance, resolution, or charter. These amounts are subject to controls that dictate the circumstances under which they can be spent. The formal action that imposes the parameters for spending should identify and describe the specific circumstances under which a need for stabilization arises. These circumstances should be such that they would not be expected to occur routinely. Stabilization amounts should be reported in the general fund as restricted or committed if they meet the criteria of restricted or committed fund balance. A stabilization agreement would satisfy the criteria to be reported as a separate special revenue fund only if the resources are derived from a specific restricted or committed revenue source. The notes to the annual financial report disclose the authority for establishing the arrangement, the requirement for additions to the amount, the conditions under which amounts may be spent, and the balance.

Revision History
Revision No. Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 26- __

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 WHEREAS, on June 18, 2025, the City of Menifee ("City") formally adopted its two-year (biennial) budget plan identifying the projected revenues and expenditures for the upcoming two fiscal years (Fiscal Year ("FY") 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027); and
WHEREAS, the biennial budget process incorporates two Mid-year reviews at approximately six- month intervals to revisit and recalibrate the budget estimates and projections as necessary, as well as one Mid-cycle review at the end of Year 1 during which the City Council of the City of Menifee ("City Council") receives an update on revenue and expenditure assumptions, fund balances and possible recommended adjustments to the budget; and
WHEREAS, incorporated as part of the biennial budget processes are various public meetings, intended to provide the public an opportunity for engagement in the budget development process, and to provide any feedback; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2026, the City Council reviewed the recommended FY 2026/2027 mid-cycle budget adjustments, including adjustments to the Operating Budget for the upcoming fiscal year; overall, the FY 2026/2027 Mid-cycle adjustments reflect some revenue and expenditure adjustments required to meet existing commitments and/or mission critical operations/projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee has reviewed the revised budget as prepared and submitted by the City Manager of the City of Menifee (“City Manager”), and as modified by the City Council for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (“Amended Annual Budget”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California, does hereby finds, determines, and orders as follows:

Section 1:The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Amended Annual Budget as presented herewith.

A. The revised budget for the City of Menifee for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, as prepared and submitted by the City Manager, and as modified by the City Council, is hereby approved and adopted. The operating and capital budget amounts are hereby authorized for the fiscal year by fund, as listed on Exhibit A.

B. From the effective date of said budget, the total amount as stated therein for each fund shall be appropriated subject to expenditure pursuant to all applicable ordinances of the City and statutes of the State.

C. Appropriations are approved at the fund level. The City Manager, or if designated by City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and/or designee, may transfer appropriations between departments and within their respective funds, as long those appropriations do not exceed their fund appropriation total, unless approved by Council.

D. At the close of the fiscal year, unexpended appropriations in the operating budget will be unencumbered, except as listed in section E, F, and G.

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previously approved by the City Council may be carried forward to the next succeeding budget year upon the conclusion of the preceding fiscal year and upon approval of the City Manager.

Unexpended appropriations, for authorized projects approved by City Council and not yet started, will be transferred to an assigned fund balance reserve account and held there until such time as the project is ready to move forward or the City Council takes action to reallocate the funds to another project or unassigned fund balance. Authorized, ongoing but incomplete projects, is clarified to, in addition to those described above, include the following: projects funded with restricted/specific Assigned Fund balance, including but not limited to, General Plan Maintenance Fee, Technology Surcharge, vehicle purchases, and/or one-time Council approved projects, including but not limited to, Strategic Plan projects/items, City Council approved community programs.

F. Purchase orders exist as Outstanding Encumbrances representing contractual obligations of previously budgeted funds. These Outstanding Encumbrances may be carried forward to the next succeeding budget upon approval by the City Manager.

G. Associated revenues with carryover expenditures, such as grant, TUMF program, and/or CEQA revenues not yet received, but expected to be received as expenses are realized, may be carried forward to the next succeeding budget upon approval by the City Manager.

H. A summary of approved carried-over appropriations will be presented as part of the annual mid-year budget review process.

I. Unexpended appropriations in the operating budgets of the special district funds previously approved by the City Council will be analyzed and transferred to capital replacement reserves as necessary to ensure that there are sufficient funds for future capital replacement items while leaving sufficient unreserved fund balance.

J. To help mitigate current vehicle shortages and increasing prices, the City Manager may execute agreements and/or issue Purchase Orders for approved appropriations specific to vehicle purchases and leases, provided corresponding purchasing requirements are met.

K. A summary of approved vehicle purchases and/or leases will be presented as part of the annual mid-year budget review process as well as in June of each year.

L. Total appropriations within the fund will be increased only by amendment of the budget by motion of the City Council.

M. The City Manager may reduce expenditure appropriations within funds as a method of fiscal control, and the Chief Financial Officer may decrease revenue estimates to reflect economic change within the fiscal period.

N. The Chief Financial Officer and/or designee is hereby authorized to transfer monies in accordance with the interfund transfers listed in said budget, and to transfer monies to cover operational expenditures of the City through transfers of funds in such amounts, and at such times during the fiscal year as may be determined necessary to the competent operation and control of City business, or to provide adequate cash flow, except that no such transfers shall be made in contravention of State law or City ordinances.

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O. The Chief Financial Officer and/or designee is hereby authorized to process corresponding transfers (transfer appropriations) of all approved CIP expenditure appropriations, including FY 2026/27, and prior years’ carryover appropriations to Capital Projects Fund (Fund 4320) for purposes of consolidating CIP expenditures under one fund.

P. Adjustments made by the City Council during the budget hearing and documented in the minutes for this action will be incorporated with the final printed budget document.

The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve any corrections in the budget document that are clerical in nature.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2026 Ricky Estrada, Mayor
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Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
City of Menifee Fiscal Year 2026/27 Appropriations Budget by Fund (Expenditures & Revenues)
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures General Fund & Quality of Life Fund
1100 General Fund $81,815,362 $81,963,233 $402,335 $989,403 $82,217,697 $82,952,636 1105 Quality of Life $21,897,597 $22,022,597 ($1,700,000) ($260,000) $20,197,597 $21,762,597 Internal Service Funds (ISFs)
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Information
Technology $6,504,546 $6,904,546 $100,000 $177,072 $6,604,546 $7,081,618 1115 Fleet Services $1,881,584 $2,395,504 $40,000 $0 $1,921,584 $2,395,504 1116
Facility Maintenance
Services $2,969,642 $2,969,642 $0 $0 $2,969,642 $2,969,642 Special Revenue Funds
2200 Gas Tax $3,339,424 $3,339,424 $67,041 $444,000 $3,406,465 $3,783,424 2201 SB 1 Road Maint Rehab $3,153,325 $2,900,000 $162,272 $264,000 $3,315,597 $3,164,000 2220 Measure A $3,279,000 $3,182,594 $251,000 $352,000 $3,530,000 $3,534,594 2240 SLESF $150,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $150,000 $150,000
2280 AQMD $148,100 $0 $0 $100,000 $148,100 $100,000
2301 Grant Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2310 TUMF Fees Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2340
Public Edu and Gov
Access $140,000 $0 $10,000 $30,000 $150,000 $30,000
2481 CDBG Grant $560,000 $560,000 $110,960 $110,960 $670,960 $670,960 LLMD Funds
2370 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 3 $378,482 $378,482 $1 ($109) $378,483 $378,373 2371 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 25 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $20,000 $0
2372 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 27 $17,693 $12,402 $1,687 ($5) $19,380 $12,397 2373 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 37 $44,115 $49,833 $6,634 $3,051 $50,749 $52,884 2374 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 38 $55,807 $55,525 $592 ($18) $56,399 $55,507 2375 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 44 $78,347 $63,576 $18,463 ($126) $96,810 $63,450 2376 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 47 $13,511 $10,714 $144 ($15) $13,655 $10,699 2377 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 49 $1,928 $2,443 ($39) ($1) $1,889 $2,442 2379 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 63 $12,819 $11,419 ($252) ($6) $12,567 $11,413 2380 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 69 $67,574 $86,438 $715 $6,329 $68,289 $92,767 2382 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 77 $34,221 $34,048 $1,343 $7,956 $35,564 $42,004 2383 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 81 $55,760 $74,664 $591 $6,399 $56,351 $81,063 2384 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 113 $8,120 $1,619 $87 ($3) $8,207 $1,616 2385 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 114 $6,149 $1,658 $65 ($13) $6,214 $1,645 2386 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 117 $12,696 $11,778 ($249) ($22) $12,447 $11,756 2387 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 118 $6,511 $5,631 $69 $62 $6,580 $5,693 2388 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 121 $5,972 $2,641 $63 ($27) $6,035 $2,614 2389 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 129 $4,354 $4,254 $45 ($2,433) $4,399 $1,821 Item Title: 12.2
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FY26/27 Budget Amendment
5 5
2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 2390 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 130 $17,455 $13,735 ($343) ($6) $17,112 $13,729 2391 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 133 $137,873 $118,002 $21,461 $145,294 $159,334 $263,296 2392 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 163 $1,023 $971 $11 ($1) $1,034 $970 2393 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 167 $32,411 $27,687 $343 $1,080 $32,754 $28,767 2394 LLMD 89-1 C Zone 176 $6,765 $4,037 ($132) $26 $6,633 $4,063 2395
LLMD 89-1 C Zone
Group 4 $20,866 $19,821 ($2,158) $198 $18,708 $20,019
CSA Funds
2420 CSA 33 $6,630 $10,637 ($130) $50 $6,500 $10,687
2430 CSA 43 $4,497 $23,432 $8,000 ($3,747) $12,497 $19,685 2440 CSA 80 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2450 CSA 84 $564,924 $564,924 ($5,424) $17,106 $559,500 $582,030 2460 CSA 86 $326,155 $308,481 $34,479 $603 $360,634 $309,084 2470 CSA 138 $6,824 $6,824 ($135) $210 $6,689 $7,034
2480 CSA 145 $1,073,839 $1,064,591 ($10,154) ($906) $1,063,685 $1,063,685 DIF Funds
2410 RBBD - Scott Road $270,500 $0 $50,000 $0 $320,500 $0 2415 RBBD - Menifee Valley $572,000 $0 $150,000 $0 $722,000 $0 2507 DIF 17 - Public Facilities $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0 2508 DIF 17 - Fire $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0
2509 DIF 17 - Roads $0 $0 $75,000 $0 $75,000 $0
2510 DIF 17 - Signals $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2511 DIF 17 - Parks $0 $0 $15,000 $51,196 $15,000 $51,196 2512 DIF 17 - Trails $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0
2513 DIF 17 - Library $0 $50,000 $60,000 $0 $60,000 $50,000 2514 DIF 17 - Admin $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0
2517
DIF Citywide - Parks &
Rec $566,100 $0 $20,000 $1,000,000 $586,100 $1,000,000
2518

DIF CW -
Transportation Impact $3,096,000 $0 $34,000 $0 $3,130,000 $0 2519
DIF Citywide - A_A
Storm Drain $15,300 $0 $0 $0 $15,300 $0
2521
DIF Citywide - Fire
Facilities $266,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $296,000 $0
2522
DIF Citywide - Park
Improvements $0 $0 $40,000 $34,956 $40,000 $34,956
2524
DIF Citywide - General
Govt $561,000 $0 $69,000 $0 $630,000 $0
2525
DIF Citywide - Law
Enforcement $266,000 $190,080 $29,000 $0 $295,000 $190,080 2526
DIF Citywide -
Circulation $0 $0 $400,000 $0 $400,000 $0
2527
DIF Citywide - Storm
Drain Fac $13,260 $0 $24,900 $0 $38,160 $0
Item Title: 12.2
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2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 2528
DIF Citywide - Animal
Shelter $43,300 $247,965 $5,000 ($150,000) $48,300 $97,965 2531
DIF Citywide - A_B
Storm Drain $1,020 $3,258 $0 $0 $1,020 $3,258
2532
DIF Citywide - A_C
Storm Drain $205,100 $400,000 $6,400 $0 $211,500 $400,000 2533
DIF Citywide - B_A
Storm Drain $15,450 $0 $0 $0 $15,450 $0
2534
DIF Citywide - B_B
Storm Drain $2,080 $0 $0 $0 $2,080 $0
2535
DIF Citywide - F_A
Storm Drain $5,100 $0 $0 $0 $5,100 $0
2620 Local Park - Quimby $526,000 $0 $100,000 $2,150,000 $626,000 $2,150,000 CFD (Maintenance) Funds
2490
CFD Audie Murphy
Ranch $2,652,547 $2,093,576 $100,000 $24,664 $2,752,547 $2,118,240 2491 CFD Hidden Hills $338,049 $326,885 $0 $11,164 $338,049 $338,049 2492
CFD 2014-1 Town
Center $19,159 $18,616 $0 $17,989 $19,159 $36,605
2493
CFD 2014-2 Commerce
Point $31,681 $23,770 $0 $2 $31,681 $23,772
2494
CFD 2017-1 Maint
Services $244,563 $267,281 $10,011 ($143) $254,574 $267,138 2621
CFD 2015-2 Citywide
Graffiti $34,974 $34,974 $0 $0 $34,974 $34,974
2622
CFD 2015-2 Citywide
Parks $472,306 $469,003 $4,291 $0 $476,597 $469,003
2623
CFD 2015-2 Citywide
Trails $7,056 $0 $0 $0 $7,056 $0
2626
Citywide Street
Sweeping $104,100 $104,100 $0 $0 $104,100 $104,100
2630
CFD 2015-2 Original Zn
#1 $422,839 $407,526 $25,000 $15,313 $447,839 $422,839
2632
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#2 Zn #3 $5,702 $5,468 $0 ($2) $5,702 $5,466
2633
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#3 Zn #4 $438 $518 $0 ($2) $438 $516
2634
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#4 Zn #5 $6,548 $6,516 $0 $0 $6,548 $6,516
2636
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#6 Zn #7 $149,688 $158,380 $5,000 ($24) $154,688 $158,356 2637
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#7 Zn #8 $29,378 $31,793 $0 ($11) $29,378 $31,782
2638
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#8 Zn #9 $19,254 $19,156 $48,496 ($6) $67,750 $19,150
Item Title: 12.2
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7 5
2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 2639
CFD 2015-2 Annexation
#9 Zn#10 $6,402 $5,021 $0 ($6) $6,402 $5,015
2640
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#10 Zn#11 $1,660 $429 $0 ($2) $1,660 $427
2641
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#11 Zn#12 $190,376 $189,410 $15,000 $398 $205,376 $189,808 2642
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#12 Zn#13 $63,584 $63,262 $8,000 $18 $71,584 $63,280 2643
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#13 Zn#14 $13,234 $12,183 $0 ($6) $13,234 $12,177 2644
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#14 Zn#15 $4,898 $4,145 $0 $2 $4,898 $4,147
2645
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#15 Zn#16 $0 $0 $0 $96 $0 $96
2646
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#16 Zn#17 $7,810 $6,520 $255 $2 $8,065 $6,522 2647
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#17 Zn#18 $43,288 $43,069 $0 ($22) $43,288 $43,047 2648
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#18 Zn#19 $19,002 $18,735 $0 ($8) $19,002 $18,727 2649
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#19 Zn#20 $621,346 $603,525 $23,647 $16,952 $644,993 $620,477 2651
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#20 Zn#21 $27,600 $23,918 $0 ($8) $27,600 $23,910 2652
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#21 Zn#22 $6,972 $5,871 $0 ($1) $6,972 $5,870 2653
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#22 Zn#23 $10,786 $10,732 $0 ($3) $10,786 $10,729 2654
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#23 Zn#24 $19,116 $17,454 $0 ($9) $19,116 $17,445 2655
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#24 Zn#25 $6,842 $5,750 $0 ($2) $6,842 $5,748 2656
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#25 Zn#26 $0 $0 $0 $96 $0 $96
2657
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#27 Zn#27 $49,762 $67,573 $803 ($23) $50,565 $67,550 2658
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#28 Zn#28 $31,234 $25,523 $0 ($12) $31,234 $25,511 2659
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#29 Zn#29 $322,824 $347,573 $15,000 ($80) $337,824 $347,493 2660
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#30 Zn#30 $5,578 $5,550 $0 $248 $5,578 $5,798 2662
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#32 Zn#32 $10,362 $7,929 ($20) $1,056 $10,342 $8,985 2663
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#33 Zn#33 $94,266 $10,703 ($84,840) $497 $9,426 $11,200 Item Title: 12.2
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FY26/27 Budget Amendment
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2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 2664
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#34 Zn#34 $2,020 $3,866 $0 ($3) $2,020 $3,863 2665
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#35 Zn#35 $25,096 $16,931 $564 ($357) $25,660 $16,574 2666
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#36 Zn#36 $4,602 $3,778 $0 ($7) $4,602 $3,771 2667
CFD 2015-2
Annexation#37 Zn#37 $0 $0 $0 $96 $0 $96
2672
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#1 Zn #2 $44,334 $44,109 $0 ($20) $44,334 $44,089
2673
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#2 Zn #3 $138,078 $137,286 $0 ($40) $138,078 $137,246
2674
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#4 Zn #4 $286,114 $279,371 $15,000 $2,920 $301,114 $282,291 2675
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#5 Zn #5 $82,734 $88,978 $5,000 ($21) $87,734 $88,957
2676
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#6 Zn #6 $167,920 $161,005 $5,000 ($41) $172,920 $160,964 2677
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#7 Zn #7 $0 $0 $20,435 $103 $20,435 $103
2678
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#8 Zn #8 $216,422 $215,325 $10,000 ($58) $226,422 $215,267 2679
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#9 Zn #9 $153,428 $131,500 $5,000 ($40) $158,428 $131,460 2680
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#10 Zn #10 $0 $0 $0 $617 $0 $617
2681
CFD 2017-1 Annexation
#11 Zn #11 $0 $0 $0 $96 $0 $96
2682
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#12 Zn#12 $255,000 $251,973 $760 ($526) $255,760 $251,447 2683
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#13 Zn#13 $16,478 $39,324 $21,548 ($1,298) $38,026 $38,026 2684
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#14 Zn#14 $86,160 $84,017 $10,891 $9,690 $97,051 $93,707 2685
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#15 Zn#15 $37,138 $35,829 $1 $9,019 $37,139 $44,848 2686
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#16 Zn#16 $39,584 $38,552 ($1) ($2) $39,583 $38,550 2687
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#17 Zn#17 $4,015 $2,149 $20 $519 $4,035 $2,668 2688
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#18 Zn#18 $173,734 $172,821 $3,486 ($61) $177,220 $172,760 2689
CFD 2017-1
Annexation#19 Zn#19 $2,840 $1,598 $0 $769 $2,840 $2,367 2691
CFD 2017-1 Annex #21,
Zone#21 $11,858 $23,553 $16,800 ($83) $28,658 $23,470
Item Title: 12.2
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2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 2692
CFD 2017-1 Annex
#22A, Zn#22A $345,698 $462,057 $67,483 ($30,076) $413,181 $431,981 2693
CFD 2017-1 Annex
#22B, Zn#22B $97,740 $43,221 $13,416 ($37) $111,156 $43,184 2694
CFD 2017-1 Annex
#22C, Zn#22C $58,452 $27,292 $50,787 ($94) $109,239 $27,198 2695
CFD 2017-1 Annex #23,
Zone#23 $72,643 $116,653 $109,890 $3,270 $182,533 $119,923 2696
CFD 2017-1 Annex #27,
Zone#27 $0 $0 $4,878 $1,319 $4,878 $1,319
2697
CFD 2017-1 Annex #29,
Zone#29 $0 $0 $0 $3,399 $0 $3,399
Debt Service Fund
3590 Debt Service $1,724,691 $1,724,692 $50,000 $37,500 $1,774,691 $1,762,192 Capital Improvement Fund
4320 Capital Projects $7,500,000 $8,737,204 $5,736,152 $5,736,152 $13,236,152 $14,473,356 Bonded CFD (Infrastructure)
4721
CFD 2020-1 McCall
Mesa CP $59,880 $800,000 ($17,480) ($320,000) $42,400 $480,000 4723
CFD 2021-1 Banner
Park CP $97,575 $3,692,314 ($45,875) ($2,712,314) $51,700 $980,000 4724
CFD 2021-2 Sumac
Ridge CP $0 $0 $27,900 $105,000 $27,900 $105,000
4725
CFD 2022-1 Quartz
Ranch CP $217,500 $5,000,000 ($217,500) ($5,000,000) $0 $0 4726
CFD 2022-2 McLaughlin
CP $0 $0 $15,700 $80,000 $15,700 $80,000
4727
CFD 2022-3 IA 1 Legado
CP $0 $0 $31,500 $0 $31,500 $0
4729
CFD 2023-1 Rockport
CP $305,000 $13,486,000 ($156,000) ($8,086,000) $149,000 $5,400,000 4730
CFD 2023-2 IA 1
Cimarron CP $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0
4731
CFD 2023-2 IA 2
Cimarron CP $0 $0 $73,400 $2,900,000 $73,400 $2,900,000 4732
CFD 2024-1 Banner
Park II CP $0 $0 $167,500 $5,000,000 $167,500 $5,000,000 Fiduciary Funds (including Bonded CFD Custodial Funds)
7750
CFD 2019-1 Meadow
Run CF $177,096 $168,998 ($5,828) $25 $171,268 $169,023 7751
CFD 2020-1 McCall
Mesa CF $796,298 $774,217 $1,067 $124 $797,365 $774,341 7752 CFD 2020-2 Del Oro CF $195,090 $185,643 ($3,714) $24 $191,376 $185,667 7753
CFD 2021-1 Banner
Park CF $707,630 $693,711 $401 $124 $708,031 $693,835
Item Title: 12.2
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FY26/27 Budget Amendment
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2 4
7 7
FY 2026/27 Adopted FY 2026/27 Adjustments FY 2026/27 Adjusted Budget Fund
No. Fund Description Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures 7754
CFD 2021-2 Sumac
Ridge CF $600,044 $579,127 ($3,305) ($99) $596,739 $579,028 7755
CFD 2022-1 Quartz
Ranch CF $1,287,666 $1,154,392 ($877) $20 $1,286,789 $1,154,412 7756
CFD 2022-2 McLaughlin
CF $331,374 $37,537 $7,103 $262,028 $338,477 $299,565
7757
CFD 2022-3 IA 1 Legado
CF $329,312 $20,672 $601,704 $610,912 $931,016 $631,584 7758
CFD 2022-3 IA 2 Legado
CF $5,000 $4,896 $100 $175 $5,100 $5,071
7759
CFD 2023-1 Rockport
CF $1,015,686 $931,437 $23,099 ($107) $1,038,785 $931,330 7760
CFD 2023-2 IA 1
Cimarron CF $372,303 $18,574 $45,041 $263,823 $417,344 $282,397 7761
CFD 2023-2 IA 2
Cimarron CF $120,311 $5,261 $214,328 $42 $334,639 $5,303 7762
CFD 2023-3 Banner
Park II CF $172,014 $8,589 $340,742 $335,461 $512,756 $344,050 7763
CFD 2024-2 Golden
Meadows IA1 $5,000 $5,000 $100 ($223) $5,100 $4,777
7764
CFD 2024-2 Golden
Meadows IA2 $5,000 $4,711 $100 $40 $5,100 $4,751
7765
CFD 2024-2 Golden
Meadows IA3 $5,000 $4,711 $100 $40 $5,100 $4,751
7766
CFD 2024-2 Golden
Meadows IA4 $5,000 $4,711 $100 $40 $5,100 $4,751
7767
CFD 2024-3 Riverwalk
Villag CF $95,774 $8,559 $55,978 ($679) $151,752 $7,880 7768
CFD 2025-1 JPMB - Tr
38128 $5,000 $0 $0 $4,711 $5,000 $4,711
7769 CFD 2025-2 Quartz Trail $151,488 $13,020 $115,904 ($4,976) $267,392 $8,044 7771
CFD 2025-4 Heritage
Village $5,000 $0 $86,576 $8,384 $91,576 $8,384
7772 CFD 2022-3 Legado IA3 $5,000 $4,896 $100 $204 $5,100 $5,100 7773
CFD 2025-5 Nautical
Cove $0 $0 $24,218 $9,910 $24,218 $9,910
8350 Trust fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
8600 Veteran's Memorial $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total All City Funds
Expenditures $159,980,155 $176,141,607 $8,397,620 $4,792,034 $168,377,775 $180,933,641 Item Title: 12.2
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE I OF THE

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at the special statewide election held on November 6, 1979, provides that the total annual appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Articles; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title I of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting and that fifteen days prior to such meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and
WHEREAS, Section 7902(a) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee wishes to establish the Appropriation’s limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for the City of Menifee, California.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California:
hereby finds, determines, and orders as follows:

Section 1.That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Menifee for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 was available to the public in the Finance Department of said City at least fifteen days prior to this date, as listed on Exhibit A.

Section 2.That the appropriations limit for the City of Menifee was established in accordance with Section 7902(a) of the California Government Code and is $74,559,078.

Item Title: 12.2
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GANN Limit FY2026/27
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2 4
7 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026
___________________________
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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Posted pursuant to GC 7910(a)
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4 7
3 NOTICE ON FY 2026/27 GANN LIMIT CALCULATION
At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3, 2026, the Menifee City Council will consider establishing the Fiscal Year 2026/27 appropriation limit (Gann Limit). Below is the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit and other necessary determinations.

The appropriations limitation imposed by the state, otherwise known as the Gann Limit, creates a restriction on the amount of revenue that can be appropriated (revenue that can be legally spent) in any fiscal year. The basis for calculating the limit began in fiscal year (FY) 1978/79 and is increased based on population growth and inflation. Menifee’s Gann Limit Calculation began the first full year of operation (FY 2009/10). The appropriation limit applies only to those revenues defined as proceeds of taxes.

POPULATION GROWTH FACTORS:

1. Population growth of Menifee, OR

2. Population growth within Riverside County,
AND
INFLATION GROWTH FACTORS:

3. Growth in California per capita income, OR

4. Growth in non-residential assessed valuation due to new construction in the city.

The factors used to calculate the Fiscal Year 25/26 Limit were:

1.Population growth of Menifee.

AND

3.Growth in California per capita income.

Using the prior year’s Appropriation Limit, the formula used to calculate the Gann Limit is on the following page.

EXHIBIT A
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Posted pursuant to GC 7910(a)
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3 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Expenditure Limit: $69,513,185

1. % Population growth within Menifee = 1.0219%
(Based on 2025 Population of 115,316 per State of California Department of Finance Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions* and 2026 Population of 117,847 per State of California Department of Finance Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*, See Attachment 1)

3. Growth in California per capita income = 1.0495 Net Increase Factor (See Attachment 1) Combined Adjustment Factor of 1.0725 = (1.0219 x 1.0495) Fiscal Year 2026/27 Appropriation Limit = Combined Adjustment Factor, 1.0725 * Fiscal Year 2025/26 Limit, $69,513,185 = $ 74,559,078

1. Gann Limit History (City of Menifee)
Fiscal Year Appropriation Limit
FY 2009/10 $26,049,674
FY 2010/11 $25,794,220
FY 2011/12 $27,187,310
FY 2012/13 $28,728,556
FY 2013/14 $30,745,565
FY 2014/15 $31,197,525
FY 2015/16 $33,047,538
FY 2016/17 $35,509,580
FY 2017/18 $37,707,623
FY 2018/19 $40,117,140
FY 2019/20 $42,889,234
FY 2020/21 $45,595,545
FY 2021/22 $49,493,964
FY 2022/23 $56,937,856
FY 2023/24 $61,365,981
FY 2024/25 $64,469,288
FY 2025/26 $69,513,185
FY 2026/27 Proposed $74,559,078

2. State of California, Price and Population Information, May 2026 (Attachment 1) The agenda packet will be published on https://www.cityofmenifee.us/88/Agendas-Minutes-and-Videos at least 72 hours prior to the June 3, 2026 City Council meeting.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION LISTING FOR THE CITY OF MENIFEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027.

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the City’s Authorized Position Listing from time to time to maintain a current plan which reflects the organizational structure, workload, or otherwise; and WHEREAS, the Authorized Position Listing has been updated to reflect changes in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget; and
WHEREAS, the Authorized Position Listing, including the schedule of authorized positions, attached hereto, is hereby adopted pursuant to Section 45001 of the California Government Code; such list is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the changes to the Authorized Position Listing as related to the budget require Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the Authorized Position Listing shall become effective July 1, 2026, and may be, thereafter, amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager shall implement the attached Authorized Position Listing and has the authority to select and appoint employees in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager in accordance with the City of Menifee Municipal Code Section

2.08.060(B), shall administer the City personnel system; this resolution specifically authorizes the City Manager to establish, fix and alter job classifications including titles, descriptions, compensation and number of positions in the Authorized Position Listing as needed, subject to the total personnel expenditure budget limitations approved by the City Council, and in accordance with the provisions of Gov. Code 3500 et. seq., if applicable; and
WHEREAS, all prior resolutions and parts of this resolution in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Menifee, California, hereby finds, determines, and orders as follows:

Section 1: The City Council hereby does adopt the Authorized Position Listing effective July 1, 2026, as presented herewith.

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Authorized Position Listing Resolution for FY 2026/27
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5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026 Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:

Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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Effective 07/01/2026
Department Title Classification Group FTE
Council Council Member Elec Elected
Council Council Member Elec Elected
Council Council Member Elec Elected
Council Council Member Elec Elected
Council Mayor Elec Elected
City Executive Office City Manager Contract 1.0
City Executive Office Assistant City Manager Contract 2.0 City Executive Office Executive Assistant Conf 1.0
Communications Communications and Government Affairs Director Contract 1.0 Communications Audio Visual (AV) System Coordinator Prof 1.0 Communications Media & Production Coordinator Gen 1.0
Communications Public Information Specialist Gen 1.0
Communications Media Specialist Gen 1.0
Communications Audio Visual (AV) System Technician Gen 1.0 Communications Media Production Assistant (Part-Time) N/A 0.1

Strategic Programs & Initiatives Director of Strategic Programs and Initiatives Contract 1.0 Strategic Programs & Initiatives Senior Management Analyst Conf 1.0 City Clerk City Clerk Contract 1.0
City Clerk Assistant City Clerk Conf 1.0
City Clerk Management Analyst I Prof 1.0
City Clerk Administrative Assistant Gen 1.0
City Clerk Records Technician Gen 1.0
City Clerk Receptionist Gen 1.0
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Manager Mid 1.0
Code Enforcement Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gen 2.0 Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer II Gen 2.0
Part-Time Staff

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
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Department Title Classification Group FTE

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer I Gen 1.0
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Technician Gen 2.0
CD: Planning Community Development Director Contract 1.0 CD: Planning Deputy Community Development Director Contract 1.0 CD: Planning Principal Planner Mid 2.0
CD: Planning Senior Planner Prof 2.0
CD: Planning Senior Management Analyst Prof 1.0
CD: Planning Associate Planner Gen 3.0
CD: Planning Management Analyst II Prof 1.0
CD: Planning Management Aide (Part-Time)(Limited Term) PT 0.5 CD: Planning Assistant Planner Gen 1.0
CD: Planning Planning Technician Gen 1.0
CD: Planning Administrative Assistant Gen 1.0
CD: Building and Safety Building Official Mid 1.0
CD: Building and Safety Building/Safety Manager Mid 1.0 CD: Building and Safety Plans Examiner II Gen 2.0
CD: Building and Safety Senior Building Inspector Gen 1.0 CD: Building and Safety Management Analyst II Prof 1.0
CD: Building and Safety Permit Center Coordinator Prof 1.0 CD: Building and Safety Building Inspector II Gen 4.0
CD: Building and Safety Building Inspector Gen -
CD: Building and Safety Building Permit Technician II Gen 1.0 CD: Building and Safety Building Permit Technician Gen 3.0 CD: Building and Safety Office Specialist I/II Gen 1.0
Community Services Community Services Director Contract 1.0 Community Services Park/Landscape Maintenance Manager Mid 1.0 Community Services Community Services Manager Mid 1.0
Community Services Senior Management Analyst Prof 1.0
Community Services Community Services Supervisor Prof 1.0 Community Services Management Analyst II Prof 1.0
Community Services Field Supervisor (Parks/Landscape) Prof 1.0 Community Services Field Supervisor (Facilities) Prof 1.0 Community Services Community Services Coordinator Gen 4.0 Community Services Park Ranger Gen 2.0
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Department Title Classification Group FTE

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
Community Services Sr. Park Maintenance Worker Gen 2.0
Community Services Sr. Facility Maintenance Worker Gen 1.0 Community Services Administrative Assistant Gen 1.0
Community Services Park Maintenance Worker I/II Gen 9.0 Community Services Facilities Maintenance Worker II Gen 1.0 Community Services Community Services Specialist (Part-Time) PT 3.75 Community Services Part Time Pool Manager (Full Time Equivalents) PT 0.40 Community Services Part Time Water Safety Instructors (Full Time Equivalents) PT 2.60 Community Services Park Maintenance Attendant (Full Time Equivalents) PT 6.00 Community Services Office Aide (Part-Time) PT 0.5
Community Services Part Time Leader II (Full Time Equivalents) PT 5.00 Community Services Part Time Lifeguard (Full Time Equivalents) PT 1.38 Community Services Part Time Leader I (Full Time Equivalents) PT 10.34 Economic Development Economic Development Director Contract 1.0 Economic Development Management Analyst Prof 1.0
Economic Development Management Aide Gen 2.0
Economic Development Office Specialist I/II Gen 1.0
Finance Chief Financial Officer Contract 1.0
Finance Finance Manager Mid/Conf 2.0
Finance Principal Accountant Mid/Conf 2.0
Finance Financial Analyst Prof 1.0
Finance Senior Accountant (Budget & Grants) Prof 1.0
Finance Accountant I Prof 1.0
Finance Contract/Purchasing Specialist Gen 1.0
Finance Senior Accounting Technician Gen 2.0
Finance Accounting TechnicianI I/II Gen 5.0
Finance Contract/Purchasing Technician II Gen 1.0
Finance Administrative Assistant Gen 1.0
Finance Contract/Purchasing Technician I Gen 1.0
Finance Cashier Gen 1.0
Human Resources Human Resources Director Contract 1.0
Human Resources Human Resources Manager Conf 1.0
Human Resources Senior Management Analyst (Risk/Emergency Mgmt.) Conf 1.0 Part-Time Staff
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Department Title Classification Group FTE

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
Human Resources Human Resources Analyst Conf 1.0
Human Resources Human Resources Analyst Conf 1.0
Human Resources Human Resources Technician (Risk/Emergency Mgmt.) Conf 1.0 Human Resources Human Resources Technician Conf 2.0
Human Resources Human Resources Assistant Conf 1.0
Information Technology Chief Information Officer Contract 1.0 Information Technology Information Technology Manager Mid 1.0 Information Technology Information Technology Manager (Cybersecurity) Mid 1.0 Information Technology Geographic Information System Coordinator Prof 1.0 Information Technology Information Technology Analyst Prof 4.0 Information Technology Management Analyst II Prof 1.0
Information Technology Information Technology Technician Gen 3.0 Information Technology Geographic Information System Technician Gen 1.0 Fire Fire Permit Technician Gen 1.0
Police Chief of Police Contract 1.0
Police Police Captain PMA 2.0
Police Police Lieutenant PMA 5.0
Police Police Support Services Manager Mid 1.0
Police Police Sergeant PMA 11.0
Police Budget and Grants Analyst Prof 1.0
Police Senior Police Personnel & Training Analyst Prof 1.0 Police Police Corporal POA 4.0
Police Crime Analyst Prof 1.0
Police Police Officer POA 70.0
Police Police Records Supervisor Prof 1.0
Police Sr. Community Service Officer PEA Misc 1.0
Police Crime Scene/Property & Evidence Specialist PEA Misc 2.0 Police Community Service Officer II PEA Misc 6.0
Police Investigative Specialist II PEA Misc 3.0
Police Community Engagement Specialist PEA Misc 1.0
Police Executive Assistant Conf 1.0
Police Sr. Police Records Technician PEA Misc 1.0
Police Property Room Technician PEA Misc 1.0
Police Police Records Technician PEA Misc 5.0
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Department Title Classification Group FTE

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
Police Administrative Assistant PEA Misc 1.0
Police Cadets (Part-Time) N/A 2.0
Public Works/Engineering Director of Public Works and Engineering Contract 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Contract 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Engineering Manager (Capital Improvement Program) Mid 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Assistant City Engineer Mid 1.0 Public Works/Engineering City Traffic Engineer Mid 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Principal Engineer Mid 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Public Works Manager Mid 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Construction Manager Mid 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Senior Engineer (Part-Time) Prof - Public Works/Engineering Senior Engineer Prof 3.0
Public Works/Engineering Project Manager Gen 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Associate Engineer Gen 6.0
Public Works/Engineering Financial Analyst Prof 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Senior Public Works Inspector Gen 3.0 Public Works/Engineering Fleet & Equipment Supervisor Prof 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Prof 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Assistant Engineer Gen 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Management Analyst II Prof 2.0 Public Works/Engineering Management Analyst I Prof 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Public Works Inspector II Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Public Works Inspector I Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Senior Fleet Technician Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Fleet Technician Gen 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Engineering Technician II Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Engineering Technician I Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Senior Street Maintenance Worker Gen 2.0 Public Works/Engineering Senior Street Maintenance Worker (Heavy Equipment) Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Management Aide Gen 1.0
Public Works/Engineering Administrative Assistant Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Street Maintenance WorkerI I/ II Gen 11.0 Public Works/Engineering Fleet Services Worker I Gen 1.0 Public Works/Engineering Office Specialist I/II Gen 1.0 TOTAL BUDGETED POSITIONS 336.6
Part-Time Staff
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Department Title Classification Group FTE

CITY OF MENIFEE

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
Promotion or
Reclassification Request
FY2026-2027 Mid-Cycle
New Personnel Request
Group Key:

Elec: Elected POA: Police Officers
Appt: Appointed PEA Misc: Police Employee Miscellaneous Unit Nonrep: Non-Represented Prof: Professional
Conf: Confidential Gen: General
Mid: Mid-Management PT: Part-Time
PMA: Police Management
Authorized Position Listing reflects total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions as approved by Council. The City reserves the right to underfill any approved positions based on operational needs.

Please see corresponding Salary Schedule for comprehensive/detailed Hourly, Monthly and Annual breakdowns of all active classifications.

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Title Classification Group 1 2 3 4 5 6
Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 24.9073 26.1811 27.5200 28.9274 30.4068 31.9618 Monthly 4,317.27 4,538.06 4,770.13 5,014.08 5,270.51 5,540.05 Annual 51,807.24 54,456.72 57,241.56 60,168.96 63,246.12 66,480.60 Hourly 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 Monthly 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 Annual 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 Hourly 28.0745 29.5102 31.0194 32.6057 34.2732 36.0259 Monthly 4,866.25 5,115.10 5,376.70 5,651.65 5,940.69 6,244.49 Annual 58,395.00 61,381.20 64,520.40 67,819.80 71,288.28 74,933.88 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Hourly 29.9551 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 Monthly 5,192.22 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 Annual 62,306.64 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 Hourly 29.6698 31.1871 32.7820 34.4585 36.2207 38.0730 Monthly 5,142.77 5,405.76 5,682.21 5,972.81 6,278.25 6,599.32 Annual 61,713.24 64,869.12 68,186.52 71,673.72 75,339.00 79,191.84 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 73.5126 77.2720 81.2237 85.3775 89.7437 94.3332 Monthly 12,742.18 13,393.81 14,078.77 14,798.77 15,555.57 16,351.09 Annual 152,906.16 160,725.72 168,945.24 177,585.24 186,666.84 196,213.08 Hourly 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 132.4210 139.1930 Monthly 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 22,952.97 24,126.79 Annual 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 275,435.64 289,521.48 Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Assistant City Manager Contract 625 - 675
Assistant Engineer GEN 443 - 493
Assistant City Clerk CONF 462 - 512
Assistant City Engineer MID 547 - 597
Accounting Technician II GEN 377 - 427
Administrative Assistant GEN 367 - 417
380
Accountant Trainee GEN 405 - 455
Accounting Technician I GEN 354 - 404
Administrative Assistant PEA PEA 367 - PEA 417

CITY OF MENIFEE

SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Accountant I GEN 443 - 493
Accountant II GEN 462 - 512
Accounting Assistant GEN 330 -
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 52.6303 Monthly 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 9,122.59 Annual 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 109,471.08 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 57.8616 Monthly 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 10,029.34 Annual 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 120,352.08 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 34.6168 36.3871 38.2479 40.2039 42.2599 44.4211 Monthly 6,000.25 6,307.10 6,629.64 6,968.68 7,325.05 7,699.66 Annual 72,003.00 75,685.20 79,555.68 83,624.16 87,900.60 92,395.92 Hourly 39.0186 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 Monthly 6,763.22 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 Annual 81,158.64 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 Hourly 41.4252 43.5437 45.7705 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 Monthly 7,180.37 7,547.57 7,933.55 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 Annual 86,164.44 90,570.84 95,202.60 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 Hourly 73.5126 77.2720 81.2237 85.3775 89.7437 94.3332 Monthly 12,742.18 13,393.81 14,078.77 14,798.77 15,555.57 16,351.09 Annual 152,906.16 160,725.72 168,945.24 177,585.24 186,666.84 196,213.08 Hourly 34.4445 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 Monthly 5,970.38 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 Annual 71,644.56 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 Hourly 36.9356 38.8245 40.8100 42.8970 45.0908 47.3967 Monthly 6,402.17 6,729.58 7,073.73 7,435.48 7,815.74 8,215.43 Annual 76,826.04 80,754.96 84,884.76 89,225.76 93,788.88 98,585.16 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Building Permit Technician II GEN 409 - 459
Building/Safety Manager MID 525 - 575
Building Official MID 547 - 597
Building Permit Technician GEN 395 - 445
Building Inspector GEN 420 - 470
Building Inspector II GEN 432 - 482
Audio Visual System Coordinator PROF 481 - 531
Audio Visual (AV) System Technician GEN 396 - 446
Associate Engineer GEN 481 - 531
Associate Planner GEN 449 - 499
Assistant Planner GEN 430 - 480
Assistant to the City Manager CONF 525 - 575
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CITY OF MENIFEE

SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 23.4603 24.6601 25.9212 27.2468 28.6402 30.1049 Monthly 4,066.45 4,274.42 4,493.01 4,722.78 4,964.30 5,218.18 Annual 48,797.40 51,293.04 53,916.12 56,673.36 59,571.60 62,618.16 Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 109.5554 115.1581 121.0473 127.2377 133.7447 140.5844 Monthly 18,989.60 19,960.74 20,981.53 22,054.53 23,182.41 24,367.96 Annual 227,875.20 239,528.88 251,778.36 264,654.36 278,188.92 292,415.52 Hourly 86.2334 90.6434 95.2789 100.1515 105.2733 110.6570 Monthly 14,947.12 15,711.52 16,515.01 17,359.59 18,247.37 19,180.55 Annual 179,365.44 188,538.24 198,180.12 208,315.08 218,968.44 230,166.60 Hourly 169.2382
Monthly 29,334.61
Annual 352,015.37
Hourly 73.5126 77.2720 81.2237 85.3775 89.7437 94.3332 Monthly 12,742.18 13,393.81 14,078.77 14,798.77 15,555.57 16,351.09 Annual 152,906.16 160,725.72 168,945.24 177,585.24 186,666.84 196,213.08 Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Hourly 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 42.4712 Monthly 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 7,361.67 Annual 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 88,340.04 Hourly 36.9356 38.8245 40.8100 42.8970 45.0908 47.3967 Monthly 6,402.17 6,729.58 7,073.73 7,435.48 7,815.74 8,215.43 Annual 76,826.04 80,754.96 84,884.76 89,225.76 93,788.88 98,585.16 Hourly 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 57.8616 Monthly 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 10,029.34 Annual 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 120,352.08 Code Enforcement Supervisor PROF 449 - 499 Code Enforcement Officer I GEN 387 - 437
Code Enforcement Officer II GEN 409 - 459
City Manager Contract
Code Enforcement Manager MID 516 - 566
City Traffic Engineer MID 547 - 597
Chief of Police Contract PC 625 - PC 675
City Clerk Contract 579 - 629
Chief Financial Officer Contract 605 - 655
Chief Information Officer Contract 605 - 655
Building and Safety Supervisor PROF 481 - 531
Cashier GEN 318 - 368
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 29.9551 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 Monthly 5,192.22 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 Annual 62,306.64 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 Hourly 86.2334 90.6434 95.2789 100.1515 105.2733 110.6570 Monthly 14,947.12 15,711.52 16,515.01 17,359.59 18,247.37 19,180.55 Annual 179,365.44 188,538.24 198,180.12 208,315.08 218,968.44 230,166.60 Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 35.8612 37.6951 39.6228 41.6491 43.7790 46.0179 Monthly 6,215.94 6,533.82 6,867.95 7,219.18 7,588.36 7,976.44 Annual 74,591.28 78,405.84 82,415.40 86,630.16 91,060.32 95,717.28 Hourly 36.5838 38.4547 40.4213 42.4885 44.6614 46.9454 Monthly 6,341.20 6,665.48 7,006.36 7,364.67 7,741.31 8,137.20 Annual 76,094.40 79,985.76 84,076.32 88,376.04 92,895.72 97,646.40 Hourly 32.4435 34.1027 35.8467 37.6799 39.6069 41.6324 Monthly 5,623.54 5,911.13 6,213.43 6,531.18 6,865.20 7,216.28 Annual 67,482.48 70,933.56 74,561.16 78,374.16 82,382.40 86,595.36 Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 17.4560 18.3288 19.2452 20.2075 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 19.2090 20.1910 21.2230 22.3090 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 17.0000 17.8694 18.7832 19.7438 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 18.2500 19.1833 20.1643 21.1955 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Communications and Government Affairs Director Contract 579 - 629 Community Services Leader II (Part Time) PT
Community Services Manager MID 525 - 575
Community Services Instructor II (Part Time) PT
Community Services Leader I (Part Time) PT
Community Services Director Contract 605 - 655
Community Services Instructor I (Part Time) PT
Community Services Officer II PEA PEA 409 - PEA 459
Community Services Coordinator GEN 383 - 433
Community Development Director Contract 605 - 655
Community Engagement Specialist PEA PEA 405 - PEA 455
Code Enforcement Technician GEN 367 - 417
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 20.7500 21.8112 22.9266 24.0990 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 57.8616 Monthly 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 10,029.34 Annual 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 120,352.08 Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Hourly 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 Monthly 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 Annual 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 Hourly 28.0745 29.5102 31.0194 32.6057 34.2732 36.0259 Monthly 4,866.25 5,115.10 5,376.70 5,651.65 5,940.69 6,244.49 Annual 58,395.00 61,381.20 64,520.40 67,819.80 71,288.28 74,933.88 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 38.6470 40.6234 42.7009 44.8846 47.1800 49.5928 Monthly 6,698.81 7,041.39 7,401.49 7,780.00 8,177.87 8,596.09 Annual 80,385.72 84,496.68 88,817.88 93,360.00 98,134.44 103,153.08 Hourly 36.9356 38.8245 40.8100 42.8970 45.0908 47.3967 Monthly 6,402.17 6,729.58 7,073.73 7,435.48 7,815.74 8,215.43 Annual 76,826.04 80,754.96 84,884.76 89,225.76 93,788.88 98,585.16 Hourly 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 132.4210 Monthly 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 22,952.97 Annual 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 275,435.64 Hourly 80.0175 84.1096 88.4110 92.9324 97.6850 102.6806 Monthly 13,869.70 14,579.00 15,324.57 16,108.28 16,932.07 17,797.97 Annual 166,436.40 174,948.00 183,894.84 193,299.36 203,184.84 213,575.64 Hourly 82.4482 86.6646 91.0966 95.7553 100.6522 105.7996 Monthly 14,291.02 15,021.86 15,790.08 16,597.59 17,446.38 18,338.60 Annual 171,492.24 180,262.32 189,480.96 199,171.08 209,356.56 220,063.20 Deputy Community Development Director Contract 564 - 614 Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Contract 570 - 620 Deputy City Clerk GEN 409 - 459
Deputy City Manager Contract 615 - 665
Crime Analyst PROF 462 - 512
Crime Scene/Property & Evidence Specialist PEA PEA 420 - PEA 470 Contract/Purchasing Technician I GEN 354 - 404
Contract/Purchasing Technician II GEN 377 - 427
Construction Manager MID 516 - 566
Contract/Purchasing Specialist GEN 405 - 455
Community Services Specialist PT
Community Services Supervisor PROF 449 - 499
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 80.0175 84.1096 88.4110 92.9324 97.6850 102.6806 Monthly 13,869.70 14,579.00 15,324.57 16,108.28 16,932.07 17,797.97 Annual 166,436.40 174,948.00 183,894.84 193,299.36 203,184.84 213,575.64 Hourly 80.0175 84.1096 88.4110 92.9324 97.6850 102.6806 Monthly 13,869.70 14,579.00 15,324.57 16,108.28 16,932.07 17,797.97 Annual 166,436.40 174,948.00 183,894.84 193,299.36 203,184.84 213,575.64 Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 86.2334 90.6434 95.2789 100.1515 105.2733 110.6570 Monthly 14,947.12 15,711.52 16,515.01 17,359.59 18,247.37 19,180.55 Annual 179,365.44 188,538.24 198,180.12 208,315.08 218,968.44 230,166.60 Hourly 86.2334 90.6434 95.2789 100.1515 105.2733 110.6570 Monthly 14,947.12 15,711.52 16,515.01 17,359.59 18,247.37 19,180.55 Annual 179,365.44 188,538.24 198,180.12 208,315.08 218,968.44 230,166.60 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Hourly 80.0175 84.1096 88.4110 92.9324 97.6850 102.6806 Monthly 13,869.70 14,579.00 15,324.57 16,108.28 16,932.07 17,797.97 Annual 166,436.40 174,948.00 183,894.84 193,299.36 203,184.84 213,575.64 Hourly 34.4445 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 Monthly 5,970.38 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 Annual 71,644.56 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 Hourly 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 48.8365 Monthly 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 8,464.99 Annual 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 101,579.88 Hourly 106.6702
Monthly 18,489.50
Annual 221,874.00
Hourly 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 42.4712 Monthly 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 7,361.67 Annual 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 88,340.04 Director of Strategic Programs and Initiatives Contract 579 - 629 Executive Assistant CONF 387 - 437
Engineering Technician II GEN 415 - 465
ERP Project Administrative Services Director Contract
Engineering Manager - CIP MID 564 - 614
Engineering Technician I GEN 395 - 445
Economic Development Manager MID 525 - 575
Emergency Management Analyst PROF 443 - 493
Director of Public Works and Engineering Contract 605 - 655 Economic Development Director Contract 579 - 629
Deputy Finance Director Contract 564 - 614
Deputy Human Resources Director Contract 564 - 614
Item Title: 12.2
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 35.3142 37.1202 Monthly 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 6,121.13 6,434.17 Annual 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 73,453.56 77,210.04 Hourly 39.0186 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 Monthly 6,763.22 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 Annual 81,158.64 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 80.0174 84.1095 88.4109 Monthly 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 13,869.68 14,578.98 15,324.56 Annual 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 166,436.16 174,947.76 183,894.72 Hourly 34.4445 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 Monthly 5,970.38 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 Annual 71,644.56 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 Hourly 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 57.8616 Monthly 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 10,029.34 Annual 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 120,352.08 Hourly 26.1810 27.5199 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 Monthly 4,538.04 4,770.12 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 Annual 54,456.48 57,241.44 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 Hourly 34.4445 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 Monthly 5,970.38 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 Annual 71,644.56 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 34.6168 36.3871 38.2479 40.2039 42.2599 44.4211 Monthly 6,000.25 6,307.10 6,629.64 6,968.68 7,325.05 7,699.66 Annual 72,003.00 75,685.20 79,555.68 83,624.16 87,900.60 92,395.92 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 26.1810 27.5199 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 Monthly 4,538.04 4,770.12 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 Annual 54,456.48 57,241.44 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 Human Resources Assistant CONF 340 - 390 Geographic Information System Technician GEN 396 - 446
Human Resources Analyst CONF 462 - 512
Fleet Technician GEN 395 - 445
Geographic Information System Coordinator PROF 481 - 531 Fleet & Equipment Supervisor PROF 449 - 499
Fleet Services Worker I GEN 340 - 390
Finance Manager CONF/MID 534 - 584
Fire Permit Technician GEN 395 - 445
Field Supervisor PROF 420 - 470
Financial Analyst PROF 481 - 531
Facility Maintenance Worker II GEN 360 - 410
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 98.1733 103.1939 108.4712 114.0184 119.8493 125.9784 Monthly 17,016.71 17,886.94 18,801.67 19,763.19 20,773.88 21,836.26 Annual 204,200.52 214,643.28 225,620.04 237,158.28 249,286.56 262,035.12 Hourly 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 80.0174 84.1095 88.4109 Monthly 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 13,869.68 14,578.98 15,324.56 Annual 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 166,436.16 174,947.76 183,894.72 Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 59.3227 62.3565 65.5454 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 Monthly 10,282.60 10,808.46 11,361.20 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 Annual 123,391.20 129,701.52 136,334.40 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 Hourly 34.6168 36.3871 38.2479 40.2039 42.2599 44.4211 Monthly 6,000.25 6,307.10 6,629.64 6,968.68 7,325.05 7,699.66 Annual 72,003.00 75,685.20 79,555.68 83,624.16 87,900.60 92,395.92 Hourly 36.5838 38.4547 40.4213 42.4885 44.6614 46.9454 Monthly 6,341.19 6,665.48 7,006.36 7,364.67 7,741.31 8,137.20 Annual 76,094.28 79,985.76 84,076.32 88,376.04 92,895.72 97,646.40 Hourly 17.7500 18.6577 19.6119 20.6148 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 Monthly 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 Annual 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Management Analyst I PROF 443 - 493 Lifeguard (Part Time) PT
Management Aide GEN 405 - 455
Information Technology Technician GEN 396 - 446
Investigative Specialist II PEA PEA 409 - PEA 459
Information Technology Manager MID 525 - 575
Information Technology Supervisor PROF 504 - 554
Human Resources Technician CONF 377 - 427
Information Technology Analyst PROF 462 - 512
Human Resources Manager CONF 534 - 584
Human Resources Supervisor CONF 516 - 566
Human Resources Director Contract 605 - 655
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 32.4435 34.1027 35.8467 37.6799 39.6069 41.6324 Monthly 5,623.54 5,911.13 6,213.43 6,531.18 6,865.20 7,216.28 Annual 67,482.48 70,933.56 74,561.16 78,374.16 82,382.40 86,595.36 Hourly 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 Monthly 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 Annual 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 Hourly 41.4252 43.5437 45.7705 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 Monthly 7,180.37 7,547.57 7,933.55 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 Annual 86,164.44 90,570.84 95,202.60 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 Hourly 21.5259 22.6267 23.7837 25.0000 26.2785 27.6224 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 17.7500 18.6577 19.6119 20.6148 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 19.8010 20.8136 21.8780 22.9968 24.1729 25.4091 Monthly 3,432.17 3,607.69 3,792.19 3,986.11 4,189.97 4,404.24 Annual 41,186.04 43,292.28 45,506.28 47,833.32 50,279.64 52,850.88 Hourly 23.4603 24.6601 25.9212 27.2468 28.6402 30.1049 Monthly 4,066.45 4,274.42 4,493.01 4,722.78 4,964.30 5,218.18 Annual 48,797.40 51,293.04 53,916.12 56,673.36 59,571.60 62,618.16 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 32.4435 34.1027 35.8467 37.6799 39.6069 41.6324 Monthly 5,623.54 5,911.13 6,213.43 6,531.18 6,865.20 7,216.28 Annual 67,482.48 70,933.56 74,561.16 78,374.16 82,382.40 86,595.36 Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Hourly 18.5000 19.4461 20.4406 21.4859 Monthly
Annual
Park and Facilities Maintenance Superintendent MID 516 - 566 Park/Landscape Maintenance Attendant (Part Time) PT
Park/Landscape Maintenance Manager MID 525 - 575
Park Ranger GEN 383 - 433
Office Specialist I GEN 284 - 334
Office Specialist II GEN 318 - 368
Media and Production Coordinator GEN 432 - 482
Office Aide (Part Time) PT -
Media Production Assistant (Part-Time) PT
Marketing Assistant GEN 383 - 433
Media Specialist GEN 405 - 455
Management Analyst II PROF 462 - 512
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 42.8970 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 Monthly 7,435.48 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 Annual 89,225.76 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 Hourly 26.1810 27.5199 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 Monthly 4,538.04 4,770.12 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 Annual 54,456.48 57,241.44 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 Hourly 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 35.3142 37.1202 Monthly 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 6,121.13 6,434.17 Annual 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 73,453.56 77,210.04 Hourly 59.3227 62.3565 65.5454 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 Monthly 10,282.60 10,808.46 11,361.20 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 Annual 123,391.20 129,701.52 136,334.40 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 Hourly 41.4252 43.5437 45.7705 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 Monthly 7,180.37 7,547.57 7,933.55 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 Annual 86,164.44 90,570.84 95,202.60 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 Hourly 73.5126 77.2720 81.2237 85.3775 89.7437 94.3332 Monthly 12,742.18 13,393.81 14,078.77 14,798.77 15,555.57 16,351.09 Annual 152,906.16 160,725.72 168,945.24 177,585.24 186,666.84 196,213.08 Hourly 34.4445 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 Monthly 5,970.38 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 Annual 71,644.56 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Hourly 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 59.0276 Monthly 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 10,231.45 Annual 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 122,777.40 Hourly 29.6698 31.1871 32.7820 34.4585 36.2207 38.0730 Monthly 5,142.77 5,405.76 5,682.21 5,972.81 6,278.25 6,599.32 Annual 61,713.24 64,869.12 68,186.52 71,673.72 75,339.00 79,191.84 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 16.9000 17.7643 18.6728 19.6277 Monthly
Annual
Plans Examiner II GEN 453 - 503
Police Administrative Assistant PEA PEA 367 PEA 417
Planning Technician GEN 395 -
Police Budget and Grants Analyst PROF 481 - 531
Police Cadet (Part Time) PT
445
Plans Examiner GEN 443 - 493
Permit Center Coordinator PROF 432 - 482
Planning Manager MID 547 - 597
Park/Landscape Maintenance Worker II GEN 360 - 410
Parks Project Manager MID 504 - 554
Park/Landscape Maintenance Supervisor PROF 439 - 489
Park/Landscape Maintenance Worker I GEN 340 - 390
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 89.0367 93.5900 98.3762 103.4072 108.6955 114.2542 Monthly 15,433.03 16,222.27 17,051.87 17,923.91 18,840.55 19,804.06 Annual 185,196.36 194,667.24 204,622.44 215,086.92 226,086.60 237,648.72 Hourly 50.7818 53.3788 56.1086 58.9780 61.9941 65.1645 Monthly 8,802.18 9,252.33 9,725.49 10,222.85 10,745.64 11,295.18 Annual 105,626.16 111,027.96 116,705.88 122,674.20 128,947.68 135,542.16 Hourly 74.8207 78.6470 82.6690 86.8967 91.3406 96.0118 Monthly 12,968.92 13,632.15 14,329.29 15,062.09 15,832.37 16,642.05 Annual 155,627.04 163,585.80 171,951.48 180,745.08 189,988.44 199,704.60 Hourly 46.0605 48.4160 50.8920 53.4946 56.2303 59.1059 Monthly 7,983.82 8,392.11 8,821.28 9,272.40 9,746.59 10,245.02 Annual 95,805.84 100,705.32 105,855.36 111,268.80 116,959.08 122,940.24 Hourly 32.0000
Monthly 5,546.67
Annual 66,560.04
Hourly 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 52.6303 Monthly 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 9,122.59 Annual 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 109,471.08 Hourly 31.1871 32.7820 34.4585 36.2207 38.0730 40.0201 Monthly 5,405.76 5,682.21 5,972.81 6,278.25 6,599.32 6,936.82 Annual 64,869.12 68,186.52 71,673.72 75,339.00 79,191.84 83,241.84 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 60.3393 63.4251 66.6687 70.0781 73.6619 77.4290 Monthly 10,458.81 10,993.68 11,555.91 12,146.87 12,768.06 13,421.03 Annual 125,505.72 131,924.16 138,670.92 145,762.44 153,216.72 161,052.36 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 20.7500 21.8112 22.9266 24.0990 Monthly
Annual
Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Police Officer POA P467 - P517
Pool Manager (Part Time) PT
Principal Accountant CONF 516 - 566
Police Sergeant PMA P600 - P650
Police Support Services Manager MID 525 - 575
Police Records Technician PEA PEA 377 - PEA 427
Police Records Manager PROF 481 - 531
Police Officer Recruit UNREP N/A - N/A
Police Records Supervisor PROF 430 - 480
Police Captain PMA P800 - P850
Police Lieutenant PMA P700 - P750
Police Corporal POA PR486 - PR536
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 80.0174 84.1095 88.4109 Monthly 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 13,869.68 14,578.98 15,324.56 Annual 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 166,436.16 174,947.76 183,894.72 Hourly 62.9816 66.2025 69.5881 73.1468 76.8875 80.8195 Monthly 10,916.81 11,475.10 12,061.94 12,678.78 13,327.17 14,008.71 Annual 131,001.72 137,701.20 144,743.28 152,145.36 159,926.04 168,104.52 Hourly 31.1871 32.7820 34.4585 36.2207 38.0730 40.0201 Monthly 5,405.76 5,682.21 5,972.81 6,278.25 6,599.32 6,936.82 Annual 64,869.12 68,186.52 71,673.72 75,339.00 79,191.84 83,241.84 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 88.8530 Monthly 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 15,401.19 Annual 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 184,814.28 Hourly 36.2060 38.0576 40.0039 42.0497 44.2001 46.4605 Monthly 6,275.71 6,596.65 6,934.01 7,288.61 7,661.35 8,053.15 Annual 75,308.52 79,159.80 83,208.12 87,463.32 91,936.20 96,637.80 Hourly 36.9356 38.8245 40.8100 42.8970 45.0908 47.3967 Monthly 6,402.17 6,729.58 7,073.73 7,435.48 7,815.74 8,215.43 Annual 76,826.04 80,754.96 84,884.76 89,225.76 93,788.88 98,585.16 Hourly 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 52.6303 Monthly 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 9,122.59 Annual 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 109,471.08 Hourly 45.0908 47.3967 49.8206 52.3684 55.0465 57.8616 Monthly 7,815.74 8,215.43 8,635.57 9,077.19 9,541.39 10,029.34 Annual 93,788.88 98,585.16 103,626.84 108,926.28 114,496.68 120,352.08 Hourly 65.8731 69.2419 72.7829 76.5050 80.4175 84.5301 Monthly 11,418.00 12,001.93 12,615.70 13,260.87 13,939.03 14,651.88 Annual 137,016.00 144,023.16 151,388.40 159,130.44 167,268.36 175,822.56 Hourly 19.8010 20.8136 21.8780 22.9968 24.1729 25.4091 Monthly 3,432.17 3,607.69 3,792.19 3,986.11 4,189.97 4,404.24 Annual 41,186.04 43,292.28 45,506.28 47,833.32 50,279.64 52,850.88 Hourly 27.1112 28.4977 29.9551 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 Monthly 4,699.27 4,939.60 5,192.22 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 Annual 56,391.24 59,275.20 62,306.64 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 Receptionist GEN 284 - 334
Records Technician GEN 347 - 397
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor PROF 449 - 499
Public Works Manager MID 525 - 575
Public Works Inspector I GEN 409 - 459
Public Works Inspector II GEN 430 - 480
Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer CONF 535 - 585 Public Information Specialist GEN 405 - 455
Property Room Technician PEA PEA 377 - PEA 427
Project Manager GEN 481 - 531
Principal Engineer MID 534 - 584
Principal Planner MID 516 - 566
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 73.5126 77.2720 81.2237 85.3775 89.7437 94.3332 Monthly 12,742.18 13,393.81 14,078.77 14,798.77 15,555.57 16,351.09 Annual 152,906.16 160,725.72 168,945.24 177,585.24 186,666.84 196,213.08 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 34.6168 36.3871 38.2479 40.2039 42.2599 44.4211 Monthly 6,000.25 6,307.10 6,629.64 6,968.68 7,325.05 7,699.66 Annual 72,003.00 75,685.20 79,555.68 83,624.16 87,900.60 92,395.92 Hourly 43.7614 45.9994 48.3518 50.8245 53.4237 56.1558 Monthly 7,585.31 7,973.23 8,380.98 8,809.58 9,260.11 9,733.67 Annual 91,023.72 95,678.76 100,571.76 105,714.96 111,121.32 116,804.04 Hourly 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 52.6303 Monthly 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 9,122.59 Annual 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 109,471.08 Hourly 40.4213 42.4885 44.6614 46.9454 49.3462 51.8698 Monthly 7,006.36 7,364.67 7,741.31 8,137.20 8,553.34 8,990.77 Annual 84,076.32 88,376.04 92,895.72 97,646.40 102,640.08 107,889.24 Hourly 59.3227 62.3565 65.5454 68.8974 72.4208 76.1244 Monthly 10,282.60 10,808.46 11,361.20 11,942.22 12,552.94 13,194.90 Annual 123,391.20 129,701.52 136,334.40 143,306.64 150,635.28 158,338.80 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Hourly 39.0186 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 Monthly 6,763.22 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 Annual 81,158.64 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 Hourly 39.0186 41.0140 43.1115 45.3162 47.6337 50.0697 Monthly 6,763.22 7,109.09 7,472.66 7,854.81 8,256.51 8,678.75 Annual 81,158.64 85,309.08 89,671.92 94,257.72 99,078.12 104,145.00 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Senior Management Analyst CON/PROF 481 - 531
Senior Park/Lanscape Maintenance Worker GEN 377 - 427
Senior Fire Permit Technician GEN 420 - 470
Senior Fleet Technician GEN 420 - 470
Senior Engineer PROF 504 - 554
Senior Facility Maintenance Worker GEN 377 - 427
Senior Code Enforcement Officer GEN 430 - 480
Senior Community Service Officer PEA PEA 429 - PEA 479
Senior Accounting Technician GEN 396 - 446
Senior Building Inspector GEN 443 - 493
Risk Manager MID 547 - 597
Senior Accountant PROF 481 - 531
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SALARY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Steps
Range
Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 52.8934 55.5984 58.4417 61.4304 64.5720 67.8742 Monthly 9,168.19 9,637.06 10,129.89 10,647.94 11,192.48 11,764.86 Annual 110,018.28 115,644.72 121,558.68 127,775.28 134,309.76 141,178.32 Hourly 34.4585 36.2207 38.0730 40.0201 42.0667 44.2180 Monthly 5,972.81 6,278.25 6,599.32 6,936.82 7,291.56 7,664.45 Annual 71,673.72 75,339.00 79,191.84 83,241.84 87,498.72 91,973.40 Hourly 48.1112 50.5716 53.1578 55.8763 58.7338 61.7375 Monthly 8,339.27 8,765.74 9,214.02 9,685.23 10,180.53 10,701.17 Annual 100,071.24 105,188.88 110,568.24 116,222.76 122,166.36 128,414.04 Hourly 31.4870 33.0972 34.7898 36.5690 38.4391 40.4049 Monthly 5,457.75 5,736.85 6,030.23 6,338.63 6,662.78 7,003.52 Annual 65,493.00 68,842.20 72,362.76 76,063.56 79,953.36 84,042.24 Hourly 26.1810 27.5199 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 Monthly 4,538.04 4,770.12 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 Annual 54,456.48 57,241.44 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 Hourly 28.9273 30.4066 31.9616 33.5961 35.3142 37.1202 Monthly 5,014.07 5,270.48 5,540.01 5,823.32 6,121.13 6,434.17 Annual 60,168.84 63,245.76 66,480.12 69,879.84 73,453.56 77,210.04 Hourly 19.0000 19.9717 20.9930 22.0666 Monthly
Annual
Salary Schedule represents all active job classifications. For summary of funded/budgeted positions (Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)) see Authorized Position Listing.

Per Labor MOUs, Effective 7/1/2025 all bargaining groups will receive 4% Cost of Living (COLA) adjustment. General, Professional, Mid-Management, POA, and PMA will be further eligible to additional up to 1% adjustment (for aggregate 5%) subject to prior year's revenue performance pursuant to respective MOUs, as determined in September/ October. An updated Authorized Position and Compensation Listing will be established, as determined necessary.

Street Maintenance Worker II GEN 360 - 410
Senior Police Records Technician PEA PEA 397 - PEA 447
Senior Public Works Inspector GEN 462 - 512
Senior Planner PROF 481 -
Water Safety Instructor (Part Time) PT
Senior Street Maintenance Worker GEN 377 - 427
Street Maintenance Worker I GEN 340 - 390
531
Senior Police Personnel & Training Analyst PROF 481 - 531 Item Title: 12.2
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING THE REVISED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2030
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a five-year program adjusted annually that outlines public improvements and estimated expenditures to construct improvements. The current CIP has been updated for the 2025-2030 time period for City Council review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, staff has prepared a Five-Year CIP Plan for Fiscal Years (FY)s 2025-2030 which includes proposed funding for each project presented in the CIP, with some projects spanning multiple fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Five-Year CIP Plan contains specifically identified projects for FYs 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 for budget appropriation, and a comprehensive plan of proposed capital improvement projects and funding allocations for the three fiscal years thereafter; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65401 requires that City’s Planning Commission make a determination that the CIP is in conformance with the City’s General Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed CIP for FYs 2025-2030 was presented to the City of Menifee Planning Commission at its regularly scheduled public meeting of May 14, 2025, and proposed adjustments/updates were presented to the Planning Commission on May 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. PC 25-664 and No. PC 26-690, made a finding that the CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 conforms to the Menifee General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has caused to be transmitted to the City Council a copy of its report and resolution finding that the CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 conforms to the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2025-2030 CIP is not a ‘project’ within the meaning of Section 15378(b)(4) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and is therefore exempt from the requirements of CEQA. The CIP is a fiscal budgeting and long-range planning tool. It does not commit the City to construction or implementation of any specific project; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2025-2030 CIP is further exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this CIP may have a significant effect on the environment. The CIP is a prioritizing and funding allocation program and cannot and does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. No physical activity will occur until all required environmental reviews are conducted at the time the physical improvements prioritized in the CIP are undertaken at a future unspecified date; and WHEREAS, notice of the City Council public hearing on the proposed CIP was provided and published on June 3, 2025, in compliance with Government Code Section 66002; and Item Title: 12.2
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WHEREAS, the City Council considered public input and feedback at the FY 2026/2027 CIP Budget workshop held on April 15, 2026, and reviewed the proposed revised CIP for Fiscal Years 2025- 2030 in light of all information presented; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing on June 18, 2025, and reviewed the proposed CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 in light of all information presented; and
WHEREAS, the revised 2025-2030 CIP Program revisions as presented to the Planning Commission on May 27, 2026, conform with the City’s General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California:
hereby finds, determines, and orders as follows:

Section 1.The City Council confirms and accepts the finding of the City of Menifee Planning Commission that the CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 conforms to the City of Menifee General Plan.

Section 2.The City Council finds that the Five-Year CIP Plan for FYs 2025-2030, including the FY 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 biennial budget, demonstrates the efficient use of public funds relating to the implementation of capital improvement projects anticipated to be undertaken throughout the City over the course of the ensuing five years.

Section 3.The City Council hereby finds adoption of the CIP is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines which covers feasibility or planning studies related to possible future actions. The City Council further finds that that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this CIP may have a significant effect on the environment. The CIP is a prioritizing and funding allocation program and cannot and does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.

No physical activity will occur until all required environmental reviews are conducted at the time the physical improvements prioritized in the CIP are undertaken at a future unspecified date. Accordingly, the adoption of this CIP is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Section 4.The revised CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2030, including revised appropriations for FY 2026/2027, is hereby approved and adopted. A copy of the CIP, hereby adopted and certified by the City Clerk, shall be filed with the City Manager or a designated representative, and a further copy so certified shall be placed and shall remain on file in the Office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for inspection.

Section 5.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6.This Resolution shall take effect upon the date of its passage and adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2026 ___________________________
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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