RESOLUTION NO. 26-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR PLOT PLAN NO. PLN24-0118, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. PLN25-0112, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 39000 (PLN26-0037) FOR THE MENIFEE BOARDWALK
WHEREAS, the applicant, AMS Brokers (“Applicant”), and AMS Brokers, (“Owner”), filed an Application with the City of Menifee on June 27, 2024, requesting approval of Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. PLN25- 0112 for the construction of 38,560 square feet of building, and the subdivision under Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 39000 (PLN26-0037) of approximately 6.02 acres into five commercial parcels for the Menifee Boardwalk (Project) located south of Newport Road, west of Menifee Road, north of Reviere Drive, and west of Menifee Road, within the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 364-030-016); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have been prepared to analyze and mitigate the Project's potentially significant environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the 20-day public review period for the IS/MND occurred between March 11, 2026 to March 30, 2026, which was publicly noticed by a publication in a newspaper of general circulation, notice to owners within 300 feet of the Project site boundaries, on-site posting and notice to related agencies and government agencies (State Clearinghouse No. 2026030573); and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee held a public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for the Project including the consideration of the IS/MND, and made a motion to approve the Project; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2026, an application to appeal Planning Commission adoption of the MND for the Project and approval of TPM No. 39000 (PLN 26-0037), PP No. PLN 24-0118, and CUP No. PLN25-0112 was submitted by the Foothill Arch, LLC; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents, which hearing was publicly noticed by a publication in the newspaper of general circulation, an agenda posting, onsite sign postings, and notice to property owners within 300 feet of the Project site boundaries, related agencies and government agencies, and to persons requesting public notice; and WHEREAS, the City has complied with CEQA and the IS/MND is an accurate and objective statement that fully complies with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and represents the independent judgment of the City; and
WHEREAS, no evidence of new significant impacts or increased severity of environmental impacts, as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, and Section 15074(d) have been received by the City after circulation of the draft IS/MND which would require re-circulation.
Menifee Boardwalk – IS/MND
June 3, 2026
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California makes the following findings as established by the CEQA:
Finding 1.The City Council finds on the basis of the evidence presented and the whole record before it, including the Draft IS/MND, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment.
Finding 2. Consistency with Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
The City of Menifee has two active conservation plans within the City’s boundary, the Western Riverside County MSHCP, and the Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR-HCP). The subject site is within the jurisdiction of the SKR-HCP and the Western Riverside County MSHCP. The Project site is located inside the SKR-HCP (Dipodomys stephensi) Fee Area. The proposed Project is located within the boundaries of the Western Riverside County MSHCP; however, the Project is not located within a Criteria Cell or Cell Group. The biology report prepared for this Project notes the Project’s consistency with the findings of the MSHCP.
The Project will be subject to the payment of fees consistent with MMC Chapter 17.03 as adopted by the City of Menifee. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with the provisions of the adopted MSHCP, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state conservation plan and the impact is considered less than significant.
Finding 3.The City Council finds the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) which is attached hereto as an appendix to Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by reference, will assure compliance during project implementation.
Finding 4.The City Council finds the adoption of the IS/MND reflects the City Council’s independent judgment and analysis.
Finding 5.The IS/MND, all documents referenced in the MND, and the record of proceedings on which the City Council’s decision is based, are located at City of Menifee City Hall at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586 and the custodian of record of proceedings is the City of Menifee City Clerk.
Finding 6.The City Council adopts an IS/MND for the Project including, but not limited to, the MMRP as attached to the IS/MND.
Menifee Boardwalk – IS/MND
June 3, 2026
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026
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Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:
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Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney