CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion, Acceptance, and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 31098, McCall Mesa (Remington
Park), by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Crystal Nguyen, Senior Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, recycled water, and sewer for Tract Map 31098 McCall Mesa (Remington), located west of Menifee Road and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorize the City Engineer to release posted securities pursuant to standard City policy; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving the grant deed and certificate of acceptance for water quality basins and drainage channels.
DISCUSSION
Lennar Homes of California, LLC (Developer), previously known as Lennar Homes of California, Inc., is the developer of Tract Map 31908 (TM31098) McCall Mesa (Project), also known as Remington Place. The Project is a subdivision of 258 single-family residential homes on a 59.3- acre property. The Project is located on the west side of Menifee Road and south of Rouse Road.
As part of the development requirements, the Developer constructed public improvements, which included water quality basins and drainage channels, located in Lots 259, 260, 261, 262, 264, and 265. The public improvements that encompass these entire lots will be maintained by the City through Community Facilities District (CFD) funding. In lieu of establishing a Home Owner Association (HOA) to maintain these lots, which are the only common areas for the Project, the Developer has requested acceptance of the grant deed dedicating Lots 259, 260, 261, 262, 264, and 265 to the City.
City of Menifee Staff Report
Public Improvement Acceptance TM 31098
June 3, 2026
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The Developer has now completed the construction of streets, drainage, water, recycled water, and sewer, and is requesting acceptance of the completed improvements into the City’s maintenance system. Staff has inspected the completed improvements, determined that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with City specifications and standards, and verified that all project conditions of approval have been met to release the faithful performance security and labor and materials security in accordance with City policy.
Upon filing of an NOC, the performance bond would be reduced by 90%, and the remaining 10% would be held as a warranty security for a period of one year in accordance with the City Municipal Code. The original posted securities for the improvements are listed in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1 - ORIGINAL POSTED SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Improvement Security No.
Performance /
Material
Faithful
Performance
Material and
Labor
Streets/Drainage 30082943 $ 9,810,500 $ 4,905,250
Water 30082943 $ 931,500 $ 465,750
Recycled Water 30082943 $ 486,500 $ 243,250
Sewer System 30082943 $ 1,141,500 $ 570,750
Total $12,370,000 $ 6,185,000
If approved, an NOC would be filed, which protects the City from future claims against the Project by providing proper noticing to each contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier that the Project has been completed. The payment bond would be released 90 days after the date of recording of the NOC, unless the City receives written notice of a timely claim against the payment bond pursuant to section 9560 of the Civil Code or a similar provision.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The developer has paid all necessary fees and deposits to cover the costs of the required inspection of the completed improvements. Ongoing maintenance costs for the improvements would be supported through approved Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating budgets in CFD2017-1 Zone 4.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
2. Notice of Completion
3. Resolution and Grant Deed
4. Agreements
5. Bonds