City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Open Session 4:00 PM
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Decorum Policy Notes
The City Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its City Council meeting on agenda items. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Notice to the Public
The agenda packet and any materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 City Council special meeting agenda was posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
Visit www.Menifee.Ca.Gov/agendas (or click the "Agendas and Minutes" button on the homepage), to watch meetings live or to rewatch previous meetings.
Live meetings will air on Menifee TV:
· Spectrum: Channel 1301 HD
· Frontier Communications: Channel 25 SD
· Mediacom: Channel 595
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pursuant to City Council policy, all members of the public will be allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the City Council on agenda items.
InPerson Participation
The City respectfully ask those interested in addressing the City Council to complete and present a “Request to Speak” slip to City Clerk staff at the meeting. Speakers will be called to address the City Council when the item is considered by the City Council during the meeting.
Remote Participation (via Microsoft Teams)
The public may participate remotely by joining the meeting using one of the following options:
To join online click to link to join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280810929282781?p=VR46Ydv2BaoWIslQFC To join by phone dial: 13236181509 then enter Conference ID: 431 708 130# Providing Public Comment Remotely
Joining online? To speak during public comment periods, please use the “Raise Hand” feature in Teams.
Joining by phone? Press *5 to “Raise Hand” and Press *6 to unmute.
When recognized by the City Clerk, unmute yourself and state your name for the record.
The City Clerk will then call for the next speaker in turn.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Written correspondence may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing:
[email protected]. Please include the agenda item number in the subject line.
Correspondence received will be provided to the City Council and made part of the administrative record.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
[28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]
If you need to request special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING (4:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Animal Services Overview and Backyard Breeder Regulations RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive a report regarding current animal control services, licensing structures, service trends, and backyard breeder regulations to continue the support of proactive animal control and animal welfare services within the City.
5. ADJOURN
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 15, 2026
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City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Open Session 4:00 PM
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Decorum Policy Notes
The City Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its City Council meeting on agenda items. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Notice to the Public
The agenda packet and any materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 City Council special meeting agenda was posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
Visit www.Menifee.Ca.Gov/agendas (or click the "Agendas and Minutes" button on the homepage), to watch meetings live or to rewatch previous meetings.
Live meetings will air on Menifee TV:
· Spectrum: Channel 1301 HD
· Frontier Communications: Channel 25 SD
· Mediacom: Channel 595
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pursuant to City Council policy, all members of the public will be allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the City Council on agenda items.
InPerson Participation
The City respectfully ask those interested in addressing the City Council to complete and present a “Request to Speak” slip to City Clerk staff at the meeting. Speakers will be called to address the City Council when the item is considered by the City Council during the meeting.
Remote Participation (via Microsoft Teams)
The public may participate remotely by joining the meeting using one of the following options:
To join online click to link to join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280810929282781?p=VR46Ydv2BaoWIslQFC To join by phone dial: 13236181509 then enter Conference ID: 431 708 130# Providing Public Comment Remotely
Joining online? To speak during public comment periods, please use the “Raise Hand” feature in Teams.
Joining by phone? Press *5 to “Raise Hand” and Press *6 to unmute.
When recognized by the City Clerk, unmute yourself and state your name for the record.
The City Clerk will then call for the next speaker in turn.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Written correspondence may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing:
[email protected]. Please include the agenda item number in the subject line.
Correspondence received will be provided to the City Council and made part of the administrative record.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
[28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]
If you need to request special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING (4:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Animal Services Overview and Backyard Breeder Regulations RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive a report regarding current animal control services, licensing structures, service trends, and backyard breeder regulations to continue the support of proactive animal control and animal welfare services within the City.
5. ADJOURN
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 15, 2026
Page
2 of 3
City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Open Session 4:00 PM
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Decorum Policy Notes
The City Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its City Council meeting on agenda items. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Notice to the Public
The agenda packet and any materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 City Council special meeting agenda was posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
Visit www.Menifee.Ca.Gov/agendas (or click the "Agendas and Minutes" button on the homepage), to watch meetings live or to rewatch previous meetings.
Live meetings will air on Menifee TV:
· Spectrum: Channel 1301 HD
· Frontier Communications: Channel 25 SD
· Mediacom: Channel 595
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pursuant to City Council policy, all members of the public will be allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the City Council on agenda items.
InPerson Participation
The City respectfully ask those interested in addressing the City Council to complete and present a “Request to Speak” slip to City Clerk staff at the meeting. Speakers will be called to address the City Council when the item is considered by the City Council during the meeting.
Remote Participation (via Microsoft Teams)
The public may participate remotely by joining the meeting using one of the following options:
To join online click to link to join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280810929282781?p=VR46Ydv2BaoWIslQFC To join by phone dial: 13236181509 then enter Conference ID: 431 708 130# Providing Public Comment Remotely
Joining online? To speak during public comment periods, please use the “Raise Hand” feature in Teams.
Joining by phone? Press *5 to “Raise Hand” and Press *6 to unmute.
When recognized by the City Clerk, unmute yourself and state your name for the record.
The City Clerk will then call for the next speaker in turn.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Written correspondence may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing:
[email protected]. Please include the agenda item number in the subject line.
Correspondence received will be provided to the City Council and made part of the administrative record.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
[28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]
If you need to request special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall during normal business hours.
Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING (4:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Animal Services Overview and Backyard Breeder Regulations RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive a report regarding current animal control services, licensing structures, service trends, and backyard breeder regulations to continue the support of proactive animal control and animal welfare services within the City.
5. ADJOURN
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 15, 2026
Page
3 of 3