Menifee Mayor and City Council June 3, 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, June 03, 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 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: Ben Diederich
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp - Lead Your Ship Ministries Inc. 501c3
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Escendencia led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Veterans and Military Families Committee Member Swearing In – Ieesha B.
Sharp
Mayor Estrada introduced Ieesha Sharp. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen issued the Oath of Office.
5.2 Business Spotlight – Prevail Health
Economic Development Director Kayla Charters introduced Dr. Joseph Herrera and shared a video for Prevail Health.
5.3 SAFE Family Justice Center Presentation
Marshal Hamilton, Executive Director of SAFE Family Justice Center provided a presentation.
5.4 Economic Development Quarterly Update
Economic Development Director Kayla Charters provided a presentation.
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6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The City Council approved the agenda unanimously (4-0-1, Diederich absent) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Moises Covarrubias
• Katie Luna
• Albert Ramos
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
• Student of the Year Program
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
• Menifee Interfaith Council Meeting
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
• Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) Southwest T-Now Meeting • Menifee’s Got Talent Event
• Hans Christensen Middle School Student Showcase
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
• Live Jam Concert
• Menifee Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Wake up Menifee
• Temecula State of the City Address
• Rotary Club Meeting
• Birthday Event
• Menifee’s Got Talent Event
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
• Menifee Tiny Tots Graduation
• Menifee Teen Recognition Awards
• Menifee Master’s Program
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
• Southwest Elected Leaders Collaborative
• Santa Rosa Academy Promotion Ceremony
• Meeting with Governor Newsom’s Office
• Menifee Master’s Program
• Menifee Teen Recognition Awards
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9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Diederich absent) with no modifications.
9.1 May 20, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 May 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin requested to pull Item No. 10.12.
Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.9.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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 4-24-2026 and 5-1-2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 4 -20-2026 to 5- 1-2026, and the Void Check Listing PE 4- 30-2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $3,371,001.22.
10.3 November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Resolutions
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1714, calling the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for District 2 and District 4 City Council candidates and requesting consolidation with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters in conducting the election; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1715, setting regulations for candidate statements.
10.4 City Signature Authority to Obtain Federal and State Financial Assistance through the California Office of Emergency Services
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
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ACTION
1. Approved and authorized staff to execute and submit the updated California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non -State Agencies Form designating the City Manager and Assistant City Managers as designated agents.
10.5 Annual Investment Policy Update for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1716, approving the annual update to the City of Menifee’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Investment Policy.
10.6 Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans and Guidebook Update
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1717, amending the Permit -Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans to the 2025 Editions of the California Building Standards Code, amending the ADU Guidebook for use by the public in obtaining permits for construction of an ADU per City requirements, and authorizing the City Manager to approve future amendments as needed to comply with the California Building Standards Code.
10.7 2025 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report
ACTION
1. Affirmed the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section
11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Received and filed the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2025 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.8 Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1718, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Accepted the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $750,000 for the Quail Valley Nature Park; and
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
2. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26- 1719 and 26- 1720, amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating $750,000 of grant funds in revenue and for the transfer out of the Grant Fund 2301 and the transfer in and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all other necessary grant-related documents thereof to receive and execute the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
10.10 Community Development Department Request for Qualification On-Call List
ACTION
1. Approved the Community Development Department’s On- Call List for Fiscal Years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 for various professional Planning and Building services.
10.11 Memorandum of Understanding with Golden State Concessions and Catering, Inc., and Inland Empire Community Foundation for the Independence Celebration Event Beer Garden
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Golden State Concessions and Catering, Inc., and the Inland Empire Community Foundation to host the Independence Celebration Beer Garden on an as-needed basis through June 30, 2031.
10.12 Bid Award and Agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Construction Services for the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project
Public Works Director Nick Fidler answered questions from the City Council.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for construction services for the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25-05, located at the intersection of Evans Road & Craig Avenue, in total not-to-exceed amount of $932,644.75.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
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10.13 Agreement with Urban3, LLC for Phase 2 and 3 of a Land Use Financial Analysis
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Urban3, LLC. for Phase 2 and 3 of a Land Use Financial Analysis to evaluate the City’s long- term fiscal sustainability and infrastructure obligations for a total not -to-exceed amount of $167,655 through June 30, 2027.
10.14 Agreement with KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC. for Briggs Road Median Improvements
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC., for developer fee payment in the amount of $421,000 in lieu of constructing a landscaped median on Briggs Road between Holland Road and the northern boundary of the Nautical Cove project (APN 364-200-009) for Tract Map 31229.
10.15 Agreement with MNJ Technologies for the Firewall Replacement
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a five- year agreement with MNJ Technologies for Firewall Replacements pursuant to the Omnia Cooperative Agreement for a total not -to-exceed amount of $299,508.70 through June 2031; and
2. Approved and authorized this purchase utilizing Omnia No. 01- 148 Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section
3.12.210; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents required for this purchase and the Finance Department to issue corresponding purchase orders for the firewall purchase; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1721, appropriating $299,508.70 from Information Technology’s fund balance into the project account.
10.16 Short-list Extensions and Agreement Amendments for On-Call Services for the Public Works Engineering and Capital Improvement Program Divisions for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
ACTION
1. Approved the extension of the On-Call Short Lists for the Public Works Engineering and Capital Improvement Program divisions through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute amendments to Master Agreements for Professional On- Call Services with the qualified firms established on the approved On-Call Short Lists for the Public Works Engineering and Capital Improvement Program Divisions, extending all agreements through June 30, 2027, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount for agreements as needed for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and
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3. Authorized the Finance Department to issue purchase orders on an as - needed basis in the aggregate of the not -to-exceed amount of the amended agreements.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Flock Safety Group, Inc. for Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety Services for four additional cameras and implementation services, increasing the total compensation amount by $60,600 through Fiscal Year 2027/2028; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the two optional one-year renewal terms for Fiscal Years 2028/2029 and 2029/2030 in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 per year.
10.18 Public Improvement Agreement and Bonds for Tract Map 36658, Cimarron Ridge, by Pulte Home Company, LLC.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of the required improvements associated with Tentative Tract Map 36658, Cimarron Ridge, by Pulte Home Company, LLC, located on Valley Boulevard between McCall Boulevard and Chambers Avenue.
10.19 Notice of Completion, Acceptance, and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 31098, McCall Mesa (Remington Park), by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted 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. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorized the City Engineer to release posted securities pursuant to standard City policy; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1722, approving the grant deed and certificate of acceptance for water quality basins and drainage channels.
10.20 Notice of Completion, Acceptance, and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 37668, Sumac Ridge, by Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer for Tract Map 37668 Sumac Ridge, located on Scott Road east of Menifee Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
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3. Authorized the City Engineer to release posted securities pursuant to standard City policy.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance of the Parks and Facility Multi-Use Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-11
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Parks and Facility Multi -Use Building Project CIP No. 22-11 located at 28349 Bradley Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Menifee Boardwalk Appeal
Mayor Estrada recused himself and stepped away from the dais at 7:04 PM.
Planning Manager Ryan Fowler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
Correspondence was received by the following.
• Andy Sehremelis
Appellant representative Joseph Cardella addressed the City Council.
The City Council asked the appellant questions.
Applicant representative Jim Bickle and Matthew Arfa addressed the City Council.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Yolanda Tanner
• Laurie Garcia
Mr. Cardella provided a rebuttal statement.
Applicant representative Kyle Mayberry addressed the City Council.
City Attorney Thai Phan addressed the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:44 PM.
The City Council spoke in favor of the project.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1723, denying Appeal No. PLN26-0056 submitted by Foothill Arch, LLC; and
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AYES: Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
RECUSE: Estrada
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1724, adopting an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) based on the findings incorporated in the Initial Study and the conclusion that Menifee Boardwalk located south of Newport Road, west of Menifee Road, north of Reviere Drive, and east of Calle Pompeii will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1725, approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN25-0112, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 39000 (PLN26-0037) for the Menifee Boardwalk.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Mayor Estrada returned to the dais.
11.2 General Plan Amendment for the Open Space and Conservation Element
Senior Planner Fernando Herrera provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:52 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 7:53 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1726, 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.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
11.3 Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church
Assistant City Clerk Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:56 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public Menifee Mayor and City Council June 3, 2026
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:57 PM.
ACTION
1. Conducted 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. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1727, 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.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Benefit Agreement for the Double Butte Battery Energy Storage System
Planning Manager Ryan Fowler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Janet Bernabe
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12.2 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments and Fund Balance Policy Update
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Diederich
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Approved the revised Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund (Policy No.
CC-07); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1728, amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 adopted budget; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1729, approving the GANN appropriations limit; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1730 approving the City’s Authorized Position Listing & Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1731, approving the revised 2025-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
6. Accepted the Fiscal Year 2026/27 mid-cycle budget review and approve the additional budget revenue and appropriations as presented.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa announced the appointment of Police Chief Dave Gutierrez.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk