CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Police Activities League, a Program of Safe Family Justice Centers for Southwest Valley Youth Court
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Christine Booker, Budgets & Grants Analyst REVIEWED BY: David Gutierrez, Police Chief
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Riverside County Police Activities League, a program of Safe Family Justice Centers for Southwest Valley Youth Court for a five-year term in not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 per fiscal year and a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $25,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent MOU amendments at the City’s discretion and within the available budget.
DISCUSSION
The MOU is requested to gain collaboration in the management and coordination of the Southwest Valley Youth Court. This partnership aims to provide prevention and diversion opportunities for at-risk youth by facilitating restorative justice practices, mentorship, and positive engagement with law enforcement and community partners. Through the proposed agreement, Safe Family Justice Center (SFJC) / Riverside County Police Activities League (RivCo PAL) will oversee the administration, operations, and program development of Southwest Valley Youth Court while ensuring eligible youth receive appropriate services, resources, and guidance tailored to their needs.
SFJC, through RivCo PAL, will provide:
• Youth with mentorship and prevention-focused services, which may include but are not limited to case management, safety planning, leadership development, educational workshops, recreational activities, career readiness support, and access to positive law enforcement engagement opportunities.
City of Menifee Staff Report
MOU SFJC Youth Court
June 17, 2026
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• Educate and refer at-risk youth, including those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking, to additional services available at SFJC.
• Reimbursement the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Court Services for Court Deputy(s) and the private contracted court lobby security personnel for each Youth Court session.
• Liability insurance coverage for all youth and adult volunteers and activities • Communication to referring agency on status and completion of youth respondents’ contracts
Menifee Police Department will provide:
• Contribute $5,000 per fiscal year to cover administrative fees associated with program operations.
• Assign at least one officer/deputy per agency per Youth Court session, with each agency responsible for covering its officers’ salaries and benefits. • Review and submit cases and/or case summaries to the Youth Court Coordinator for the intake process, ensuring timely and appropriate referrals. • Designate an Explorer/Cadet Advisor and ensure the participation of cadets/explorers to assist with security, act as bailiffs, and manage the check-in process during Youth Court sessions.
• Participate in annual activities such as the California Association of Youth Courts Summit and the Southwest Valley Youth Court annual banquet to support program development and youth engagement.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
The current fiscal impact for this item is not-to-exceed $5,000 per fiscal year for a contract total of $25,000. This item is currently budgeted within fiscal year 2025/2026 in General Fund for Professional Services (1100-MPD-PDAM-652800). The future yearly impact will be budgeted in the corresponding fiscal year. No additional budget appropriation action is required.
ATTACHMENTS
1. SFJC MOU