Menifee Mayor and City Council May 20, 2026
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
MINUTES
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor Ken Puccio – Faith Lutheran Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Oliver Yeoman led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Matthew Bellman
The City Council recognized and honored Matthew Bellman.
5.2 Recognition of Menifee Union School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Root
5.3 The City Council recognized and honored Dr. Jennifer Root.
5.4 Older Americans Month Proclamation
The City Council recognized and honored the Senior Adviosry Committee.
5.5 Spring Teen Awards
The City Council recognized and honored Dylan Eniem, Noah Chaidez, and Enzo Ensomo as the SpringTeen Awardees.
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5.6 Flag Dedication to the City of Menifee
Mayor Estrada presented the flag dedicated to the City of Menifee.
5.7 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart and Youth Leaders of Menifee Tori Winchester and Larissa Cardona provided an update.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Don Slater
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Oliver Yeoman and Riley
• Hugo Divers
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and Annual Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • SCAG Regional Conference and Annual Meeting
• CalCities Conference Meeting
• Menifee Finance Sub Committee Meeting
• Swearing in of Canyon Lake Police Chief
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting • MilVet Honors Program
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Southwest Communities Financing Authority Board of Directors Meeting • Menifee Finance Sub Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Southwest County Association of Realtors City Manager Breakfast • Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Executive Committee Meeting
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
• WRCOG Policy Ad hoc Committee Meeting
• Birthday Celebration
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• Menifee Police Department Area 2 Presentation
• ICSC Convention
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
• Menifee Police Department Area 1 Presentation
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 May 6, 2026 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following speaker provided public comment on Item No. 10.10. • Hugo Divers
Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item Nos. 10.10, 10.12, and 10.14 for further discussion.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dan Temple
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 4/10/2026, and 4/17/2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs for the period 4/06/2026 to 4/15/2026, and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 3/1/2026 to 3/31/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,468,736.06.
10.3 Treasurer's Report – March 2026
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2026.
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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10.4 Proclamation
ACTION
1. Proclaimed May 17 – 23 National Public Works Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for March 2026.
10.6 Contract Amendment and Change Order Quarterly Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the contract amendment and change order quarterly report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.7 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Quarterly Update
ACTION
1. Received and filed the California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts quarterly report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.8 Intention to set a Public Hearing and Proceedings for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 89 -1-C Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
ACTION
1. Adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 1707, initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1 (LMD No. 89-1-C or District) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and
2. Adopted R esolution No. 26 -1708, for approval of the annual Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed levy and collection of assessments for LMD No. 89-1-C for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1709, declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for LMD No. 89 -1-C for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and setting the date of a public hearing on that matter for July 15, 2026.
10.9 Intention to set a Public Hearing to Establish Fiscal Year 2026/2027 County Service Area Charges Within the City
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1710, declaring the City’s intention to continue County Service Area charges within the City for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and notice a public hearing for July 15, 2026.
10.10 Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee's Review of a One- Time Property Tax Rebate for Disabled Veterans
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada spoke in favor of the program the allocation of funds for the program.
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin and Councilmembers Temple, Deines, Diederich spoke in favor of the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee's recommendation.
ACTION
1. Received and filed the recommendation by the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee on the $250 one-time property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.11 Annual Solid Waste Rate Adjustment
ACTION
1. Approved the USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Waste Management of the Inland Empire (Waste Management) proposed solid waste rate adjustments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027.
10.12 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wildomar for CIP No. 26-11 Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing Project
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Approved the addition of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26- 11, Scott Road / Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing Project into the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 CIP; and
2. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wildomar regarding cost sharing for the Scott Bundy Canyon Resurfacing Project in a total not -to-exceed amount of $430,657.70.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.13 Agreement with Granicus, LLC for OneMeeting Agenda Management Software System
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Software Agreement with Granicus, LLC for OneMeeting agenda management software system for an initial one-year term in a total not-to-exceed amount of $48,742.54 through June 25, 2027; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to authorize and/or execute up to four one- year agreement extensions in a not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $248,835.56.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with NV5 Engineering for the Murrieta Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Thomas Furhrman
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 Engineering, for the Murrieta Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project, increasing the amount by $172,872, for a total agreement amount not-to- exceed $1,951,263, and extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027; and
2. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26- 1711 and 26 -1712, appropriating $172,872 for the transfer out of the Menifee Valley Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD) Fund 2415 and the transfer in and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.15 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 37409- 5, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of final map 37409-5, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC, located south of Rouse Road and east of Sherman Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 37409-5.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 2025 Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts for Collection on Riverside County’s Property Tax Roll
Management Analyst Kori Jones provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 8:07 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:08 PM.
ACTION
1. Approved the Solid Waste Delinquent Report from Waste Management, Inc. listing the 2025 delinquent solid waste accounts for placement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027 County of Riverside property tax roll for collections; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1713, authorizing the collection of delinquent solid waste charges on the annual property tax roll; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to issue a certified copy of the resolution and the Solid Waste Delinquency Report to be filed with the County of Riverside Auditor-Controller by Waste Management.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
11.2 2026 Annual Report for Citywide Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Human Resources Analysis Carissa Sevilla provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 8:13 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:13 PM.
ACTION
1. Received and filed the annual report on Citywide vacancy rates, recruitment, and retention efforts for the City of Menifee’s six bargaining units as required by Government Code Section 3502.3.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Public Safety Community Facilities District
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
RECUSE: None
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Lou Monville
ACTION
1. Continued the item to the June 17, 2026 City Council Meeting.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
12.2 Appointment to Council Subcommittees and Regional Boards and Commissions
ACTION
1. Discussed and ratified appointments of City Council representatives to City Council Subcommittees and Regional Boards and Commissions as follows.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Estrada requested a workshop to discuss the vision for downtown Menifee. Mayor Pro Tem Karwin seconded the request.
Mayor Estrada requested a workshop to receive an overview of the general plan. Councilmember Temple seconded the request.
Councilmember Diederich requested a discussion item on potential program and service recommendations for Veteran and Military Families Advisory Committee review. Mayor Estrada seconded the request.
Councilmember Diederich requested a discussion item on City owned park enhancements. Mayor Estrada seconded the request.
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16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk