Menifee Mayor and City Council June 17, 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 17, 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, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Bishop Trent Heiner – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Diederich led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Midge James
The City Council recognized Midge James and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Ed Samuelson
Menifee Mayor and City Council June 17, 2026
• Bill Zimmerman
• Katie Luna
• Mark Johnson
• Vicki Carpenter
• Moses Covarrubias
• Carla Nesbit-Stokes
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Don Slater
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the events he attended. • Santa Rosa Academy Top 10 Seniors Event
• Menifee’s Memorial Day Event
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Moonlight Market Event
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Rotary Club Meeting
• Moonlight Market and Volunteer Appreciation Night
• Sun City Cruisers Car Show
• Sun Meadows Senior Community 40th Anniversary Event
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Grand Opening of Pulse Society Pilates
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • Menifee Community Cupboard Food Distribution Event
• KEEP Menifee Business Walk
• Assembly Member Natasha Johnson Meeting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 June 3, 2026 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.6.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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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 05- 08-2026 and 5- 15-2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 5- 2-2026 to 5-8-2026, and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 4- 1-2026 to 4- 30-2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,463,055.79.
10.3 Treasurer's Report – April 2026
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2026.
10.4 2026 Citywide User Fee and Development Impact Fee (DIF) Annual Adjustments
ACTION
1. Receive d and file d the 2026 updated Citywide User Fee Schedule and Development Impact Fee (DIF) Schedule based on 2026 automatic adjustments.
10.5 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Police Activities League, a Program of Safe Family Justice Centers for Southwest Valley Youth Court
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent MOU amendments at the City’s discretion and within the available budget.
10.6 Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Council Menifee for the Piloting of the Menifee ArtBox Program
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
The City Council spoke in favor of the item.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arts Council Menifee for the piloting of the Menifee ArtBox Program.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.7 Agreement with the Menifee Valley Chamber for Business Engagement and Economic Development Initiatives
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce for business engagement and economic development initiatives for a three- year term in a not -to-exceed amount of $100,000 per fiscal year and a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 through June 30, 2029.
10.8 Agreements for On- Call Services for the Building and Safety Division for Fiscal Year 2026/27
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute three Professional Services Agreements for on- call plan review, inspection, and permit technician services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for a not -to-exceed amount of $500,000 per fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement with Architerra Design Group for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 On- call Services for the Planning Division
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group for on- call services for the Planning Division for a total not -to-exceed amount of $248,500 through June 30, 2027.
10.10 Agreement Amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc for On-call Services for the Legado Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on-call services for the Legado Project increasing the amount by $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $205,000 through June 30, 2027.
10.11 Agreement Amendments for the Capital Improvement Program Division of the Public Works Department
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute seven Professional Service Agreement amendments for various Capital Improvement Program Projects, extending the terms of service through June 30, 2027.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1 1.1 Heritage Valley Business Center
S
enior Planner Fernando Herrera provided a presentation.
The
City Council asked staff questions.
M
ayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 6:51 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
C
orrespondence was received from the following.
• City of Perris
The
following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Amy Smith
• Juan Serrato
• Robert Ramos
• Genia Davis
M
ayor Estrada stated his opposition to the project.
C
ity Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
A
CTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1732, certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2025051051), adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Heritage Valley Business Center (Project) generally located east of Trumble Road, south of Ethanac Road, west of Sherman Road and north of McLaughlin Road; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1733, approving General Plan Amendment No.
PLN24-0197 for the Project; and
3. A
dopted Resolution No. 26-1734, approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0195 for the Project; and
M
OVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
4. Introduced an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment No. PLN24- 0199, and Zone Change No. PLN24-0198.
Menifee Mayor and City Council June 17, 2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
1 1.2 Appeal of the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project
P
lanning Manager Ryan Fowler provided a presentation.
The C
ity Council asked staff questions.
M
ayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:25 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
A
ppellant/Project applicant Peter Shafer with Ares Industrial Management provided presentation and addressed the City Council.
C
orrespondence was received by the following.
• Law Office of Abigail Smith
• Annell Marquez Evora
• Kris Kumamoto
• Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Residents of Floyde Avenue
• Jessica and Kelly DeChristopher
• Kimberly Tang
• Cheryl Frye
• Anonymous
• Linda Fitzgerald
• Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm
• Sharon & Kim Russell-Shaw
• Vickie Glancy
The
following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Kimberly Tang
• Adrienne Vender
• Jessica DeChristopher
• Kelly DeChristopher
• Chris DeChristopher
• Amy Smith
• Katie Luna
• Chris Field
• Bobby Rosa
• Daniel Butler
• Lesa Sobek
• Larry Bustos
• Robert Ramos
• Loui Lopez
• Hector Luis
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
• Virgadean Richmond
• Teresa Lundstrum
• Ralph Velador
• Evan McCgray
• Jose Garcia
• Bob Hicks
• Jose Redillo
• David Moore
Mr. Shafer addressed the City Council.
The City Council asked staff and the appellant/applicant questions.
Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:44 PM.
Mayor Estrada stated his concerns and oppositions for the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin spoke in favor of the project presented.
Councilmember Temple spoke in favor of the project presented.
Councilmember Diederich spoke in favor of the project presented.
Councilmember Dienes spoke in favor of the project presented.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1735, approving Appeal No. PLN24-0214 submitted by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1736, certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2023110162), and adopting the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project (Project), generally located south of Floyd Avenue, east of Geary Street, west of Murrieta Road, and north of McLaughlin Road; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1737, approving Plot Plan No. PLN22-0179 for the Project.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Public Safety Community Facilities District
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey and City Consultant Shane Spicer provided a presentation.
Menifee Mayor and City Council June 17, 2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
The City Council asked staff questions.
C
orrespondence was received by the following.
• CADO Menifee, LLC
• Building Industry Association of California
Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of the item.
Mayor Estrada spoke opposition of the formation.
Councilmember Temple spoke in favor of the item.
ACTION
1. Adopted R esolution No. 26- 1738, authorizing staff to proceed with the formation of a Public Safety Community Facilities District (CFD); and
2. Adopted the amended City Council Policy CC-20 Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies.
M
OVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
1 2.2 Ralph M. Brown Act Amendments Overview
Cit
y Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the item and provided a presentation.
C
ouncil asked staff questions.
A
CTION
1. Received an overview of the new legislative amendments to the Ralph M.
Brown Act related to mandatory remote public participation for City Council meeting; and
2. Adopted the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council M
eetings Policy as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, outlining disruption pr
ocedures for two-way remote access at City Council Meetings; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1739, determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in City Council meetings.
M
OVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
1 2.3 City Council Meeting Calendar
Cit
y Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided Council with a verbal overview of the item.
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The City Council provided consensus to cancel the August 5, 2026, City Council meeting.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 9:53 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk