CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Implementation Plan Update
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Jackson, Sr. Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Margarita Cornejo, Director of Strategic Programs and Initiatives
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The City’s five-year Strategic Plan establishes the City’s vision for the future and sets a roadmap for meeting current and future needs. The 2023-2028 Strategic Plan (Plan) was most recently updated in June 2025 and subsequently adopted at the July 16, 2025, City Council meeting. This Plan includes the following five overarching Strategic Priorities:
1.Connectivity and Mobility – Enhance accessibility and link the community with sustainable infrastructure to meet the City’s needs.
2.Unique Identity - Engage in thoughtful and collaborative planning with stakeholders to develop a distinct sense of place that leverages the community's historic and scenic assets and makes the City a highly attractive and desired destination for residents, businesses, and visitors.
3.Community Engagement and Social Infrastructure – Create opportunities to bring people together and enhance communication to amplify accessibility, increase awareness, and proactively deliver information to maintain quality of life and build a strong community.
4.Thriving Economy – Encourage intentional smart growth and support the City’s business community so that residents have access to businesses, housing, employment, and well- paying jobs.
5.Safe and Vibrant Community – Provide exceptional public safety and maintain the City's attractive look and feel so that Menifee is one of the safest cities where residents and visitors are secure in their neighborhoods and surrounding spaces.
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The objectives outlined in the Plan are designed to support the vision for the future and fulfill the City’s strategic priorities and goals. Performance measures are established to monitor progress.
Based on the Plan, specific capital and operational projects are prioritized and included within the City’s Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets.
The Implementation Plan tracks the progress made in executing the goals and objectives established by the Mayor and City Council in the Plan. Implementation Plan updates are provided biannually, with the last update provided on February 18, 2026, for the six-month period extending from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This report summarizes the goals and objectives initiated and/or completed during the last six months of the five-year planning period extending from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
Implementation Plan Highlights
Connectivity and Mobility
CIP Projects: The FY 2026/2027 CIP includes 19 projects this reporting period. These projects are intended to mitigate and reduce traffic congestion on the City's streets and roadways based on the Traffic Mitigation Plan (TMP), including five in construction with 14 projects continuing through the design/bidding phase. These projects include:
TABLE 1: CIP PROJECT STATUS
Project Status
1 Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek
(CIP13-04) In Construction
2 McCall Blvd/I-25 Interchange
(CIP14-01) In Design
3 Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening
(CIP 20-01) In Design
4 Garbani Road/I-215 Interchange
(CIP 20-05) In Design
5 Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge
(CIP20-13)
Construction
(completion July
2026)
6 McCall Blvd Widening
(CIP 22-03) In Construction
7 Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal
(CIP 23-02) Final Design
8 Romoland Elementary School
(CIP 24-04) - ATP In Design
9 Harvest Valley Elementary School
(CIP 24-15) - ATP In Design
10 Murrieta Road/Holland Road Intersection Improvements (CIP 25-01) In Design
11 Murrieta Road Widening – Holland to Newport
(CIP 25-03) In Design
12 Holland Road Widening – Bradley to Haun
(CIP 25-04) In Design
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13 Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal
(CIP 25-05) In Construction
14 FY 24/25 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Program
(CIP 25-07) Final Design
15 Antelope Road Resurfacing – Aldergate to Indian Gdn Dr (CIP 25-08) In Design
16 Garbani Road Drainage Improvements
(CIP 25-09) In Design
17 Ethanac Rd/Antelope Rd Intersection Realignment Feasibility Study (CIP 26-01) In Progress
18 FY 25/26 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Program
(CIP 26-06) In Construction
19 Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Traffic Signal Bidding (TMP-related project)
The 365-foot Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek (CIP 13-04) construction commenced in early August 2025. Construction is approximately 80% complete and is on schedule, with project completion anticipated in Fall 2026. Once completed, the state-of-the-art bridge will mitigate seasonal flooding during rain events and provide reliable north/south access on Bradley Road, improving safety by eliminating motorists traveling through moving stormwater and help ensure faster response times for first responders serving the Menifee community.
The City’s updated 2025-2030 Pavement Management Program (PMP) was approved by the Council in February 2026. Staff continues to move forward with implementation of annual slurry and roadway resurfacing projects. In June 2026, the second phase of the FY 2025/2026 Local AC Resurfacing project began construction in the Lazy Creek area. The crack seal portion of the FY 2025/2026 Slurry Seal Project was completed May 2026, with the slurry portion of the project anticipated in early Spring, 2027. Design work for the Mapes Road and Antelope Resurfacing projects continues to move forward with both projects expected to begin construction in FY2026/2027.
Unique Identity
The Placemaking, Unique Identity and Tourism Master Plan (adopted at the November 5, 2025 Council meeting) is now guiding implementation planning for future projects, programming, partnerships and development initiatives.
The regional events assessment was completed as part of Placemaking, Unique Identity and Tourism Master Plan, and Staff has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Event Management and Production Services to program events and large concerts at the Central Park Amphitheater.
The first signature event is anticipated to take place during FY 2026/2027 to coincide with the opening of the Central Park Amphitheater.
Community Engagement and Social Infrastructure
Social Media & Community Alerts: The City continues to improve community awareness by encouraging residents to sign up for City alerts and follow the City on social media. During this City of Menifee Staff Report
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reporting period, the City saw a 3.9 percent increase in social media followers (95,512 to 99,206), reflecting growth of our primary City of Menifee accounts, which include Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor. The City also maintains social media accounts for Menifee’s Police, Community Services, and Economic Development Departments.
Menifee TV: The City’s Public Education Government (PEG) channel can be accessed on multiple cable providers including Spectrum (channel 1301 HD), Frontier (channel 25 SD), and Mediacom (channel 595) and can be streamed live on City’s website at menifee.ca.gov/Menifeetv. Menifee TV aims to deliver quality local programming, public meetings, and Public Service Announcements (PSA). During this reporting period, 38 original content videos were produced. This includes livestreaming of Menifee Town Halls and Countdown 250 highlighting America's 250th birthday at the City's annual Independence celebration. The team also provided several project updates on Bradley Bridge, the Paloma Pedestrian Bridge, and the installation of Menifee's new Christmas Tree. Communications staff also transform content from these videos into engaging posts for the City's YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram social media platforms.
Website Upgrade: The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) this spring for a redesign and replacement of the City’s website and mobile application. A consultant has been selected, and the project will commence in the next reporting period (July 2026).
Park Amenities/Enhancements: The City is dedicated to developing unique park amenities, facilities, and programming to serve the community's diverse needs in alignment with the Parks Master Plan and Placemaking, Unique Identity and Tourism Master Plan. Several projects have been completed or are underway to help meet those needs.
Following the completion of the Civic Center Parking Lot project (CIP 22-24) in 2025, Central Park improvements continue to move forward. The Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge (CIP 20-13) was completed in June 2026, and the installation of the bowl at the Central Park Amphitheater project (CIP 19-15) is anticipated during FY 2026/2027.
In anticipation of the future opening of the Central Park Amphitheater, activation of the Civic Plaza has begun. Installation of permanent event lighting, a Verdin Street Clock (donated by the Rotary Club) and the City’s 30-foot Christmas tree was completed during this reporting period. Event programming has also begun with the return of the Menifee Trading Post Night Markets at Central Park.
The 1.94-acre Sun City Greenspace will be Sun City's first City-maintained park and will feature walking paths and a pollinator garden. The Request for Bids for construction of the greenspace is underway and expected to be awarded Fall/Winter 2026.
The Quail Valley Nature Park will be the first City-maintained park in the Quail Valley community and is partially grant-funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The funding agreement for $750,000 was received in June 2026 in addition to the notification of potential supplemental funding available from LWCF to support environmental impact fees and playground shade sails in the amount of $307,214 for a total adjusted award amount of $1,057,214. The City of Menifee Staff Report
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Request for Bids for construction of this 10.45-acre nature-themed project is expected to be released Winter 2026.
Community Outreach and Engagement Opportunities: The City recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for residents to enhance their understanding and participation in City planning, community events and activities. Highlights of outreach and engagement activities that took place during this reporting period include:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Arts Council Menifee (ACM) for the Menifee ArtBox Pilot Program has been executed. This program creates opportunities for local artists while enhancing community character through public art displayed on City-owned utility boxes throughout Menifee. Artwork will be installed on 4-6 utility boxes funded by the ACM with a $250 artist stipend also funded by ACM. This pilot program will run for 2 years with City retaining ultimate oversight over public infrastructure and has a current theme of "Our Community, Our Home.”
The City entered into a five-year Joint Facility Use agreement with Menifee Union School District (MUSD) to support City indoor sports programming at school district gyms, district parking lot access, and MUSD afterschool programs’ utilization of City athletic fields. A new Partnership and Facility Use agreement between the City and Made Local brings local events and programs to Central Park and the Civic Plaza area. The Menifee Trading Post Night Markets are now being held each 4th Friday at Central Park from April through November 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Spring 2026 Citizen’s Academy - a total of 23 residents and business owners completed the eight-week course designed to provide an opportunity to meet with City leaders and learn about City operations and services.
22 special events were held during this reporting period including:
oArt-A-Faire (February)
oBulky Item Drop-off (MSJC)
oReady, Set, Future!
oWildlife Appreciation
oYouth Fair
oWelcome Home Vietnam Veterans
oSpring Fest
oMulticultural Festival
oAll Abilities Night at Storm Stadium
oEmpowering Abilities Resource
Fair (in conjunction with PD)
oMenifee Trading Post (April, May, June -
in conjunction with Made Local)
oMenifee Better Together + Bulky Item
Drop-off (Kabian Park)
oSenior Expo & Wellness Fair
oArt-A-Faire (May)
oMay the 4th
oMemorial Day
oM.I.P. + Adaptive Sports Fair
oMemorial Day Ceremony
oMovies in the Park
oMenifee Moonlight Market
oGo Skate Day + M.I.P.
oIndependence Celebration
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Thriving Economy
Business Development: The City’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) was approved and adopted during this reporting period, and staff are now utilizing it to evaluate the City’s workforce needs, consider opportunities for strategic partnerships, and identify potential business incentive programs.
As growth continues in Menifee, the City continues to prioritize the diversification of our revenue streams. This proactive approach focuses on identifying opportunities to fund and support City operations and service needs. In support of this strategy, the City is in the process of the formation of a Public Safety Community Facilities District (CFD) to secure long-term funding for essential public safety services. Once established, the CFD will serve as a mechanism for ensuring that future residential developments fiscally support the additional impact to public safety service demands associated with community growth.
The Urban 3 Land Use Financial Analysis completed in December 2025 has advanced into Phases 2 and 3. As these next phases progress, the City will gain additional insights into land use opportunities, fiscal impacts, and infrastructure considerations to help identify priority businesses, appropriate incentive tools and strategies to attract investment that supports a diverse and sustainable economy.
During this reporting period, the City issued Certificates of Occupancy for 17 new businesses (storefronts) in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors and issued 222 new home occupation business licenses.
Community Development: When completed, the following projects under construction will help to diversify the City’s revenue streams to support municipal services and long-term financial sustainability:
Kaiser Permanente Medical building - 53,108 sq ft of medical office space Medical office of Brian Nguyen - 9,103 sq ft of medical office space Planet Fitness - 16,500 sq ft of commercial fitness space The following projects are under construction document review:
Stacked Farm - 126,211 sq ft of industrial vertical farming space Caliber Collision - 20,217 sq ft of auto repair space
Dutch Bros Coffee - 1,117 sq ft of retail space
Southwest Traders - 229,934 sq ft of industrial/warehouse space The City recently completed the streamlining of the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) review process to improve efficiency, reduce processing time, and minimize costs to the public. Staff are now able to fast-track all City and public event permits through a single, unified review process.
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Safe and Vibrant Community
In its 2026 Safest Cities report, the safety advisory group Safewise again named Menifee as one of the safest cities in California (moving up one spot to #17 on the ranked list) and it is the third year in a row the City has been included in the top 20 safest California cities (#18 in 2024 and 2025). This achievement is the result of the City’s ongoing commitment to provide a safe and vibrant community.
The City Council awarded the agreement to develop a Citywide Safety Master Plan (Plan) to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. in January 2026, and the planning effort is well underway.
Managed by the new Strategic Programs and Initiatives department, the Plan development kicked off with a comprehensive review of existing City plans and safety documents and department interviews; the emergency response performance assessment and crime and safety metric assessment are now underway. Plan completion is anticipated for December 2026.
Emergency Management: Earlier this year, the responsibility for services previously performed by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Specialist under the City's Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside transferred to the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD). In April 2026, the City entered into a contract with Riverside County EMD to provide one full-time Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC).
In the next reporting period, the new ESC will assume the responsibilities of the previous EMS Specialist position while managing new strategic initiatives designed to bolster the City’s preparedness. By centralizing these efforts, the ESC position adds value through improved operational efficiency and reduced strain on existing departmental resources.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
The Strategic Plan Implementation Plan Update addresses all the Strategic Plan objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The costs associated with the implementation of each of the Strategic Plan elements are incorporated within the City’s Operating and CIP budgets.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2023-2028 Strategic Plan (June 2025)
2. 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation Task Summary – Update