Menifee Mayor and City Council August 19, 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, August 19, 2026
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
No closed session was held.
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 Micah Orloff - Ministry Board Member, Elevation Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Menifee Valley Little League players Troy and Evan led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – John Dreher
The City Council recognized John Dreher and presented him with a certificate.
5.2 Menifee Police Department Quarterly Update
Police Chief Dave Gutierrez provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
5.3 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart provided a presentation.
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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. • Gloria Sanchez
• Ashley Williamson
• Stewart Payne
• Josiah Arellano
• Moises Covarrubias
• Michael Adeyemo
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Grand Opening of Monterey Hall at Santa Rosa Academy
• Quail Valley Church Community Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Police Department Swearing in Ceremonies
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
• Cal Cities Conference
• Menifee Citizens Academy Opening
• Eagle Scout Court of Honor Event
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee Meeting • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Administration and Operations Meeting • Menifee Citizens Academy Opening
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • State of Senior Health Care Forum
• Menifee Family Camp Out Event
• Open House and Scoping Meeting for Garbani Interchange • Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Assembly Women Natasha Johnson E-Bike Safety Event
• Paloma Wash Bridge Ribbon Cutting
• Live Jam Concert, WellQuest 5
th Anniversary
• Western Riverside County of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
• Menifee Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee Meeting • Welcome Reception for MSJC Superintendent
• Community Partners Meeting
• Menifee Citizens Academy Opening
• Meeting with Supervisor Chuck Washington
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer
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Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget and Implementation Meeting
• RCTC General Meeting
• Assembly Women Natasha Johnson E-Bike Safety Event
• Paloma Wash Bridge Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee Citizens Academy Opening
• Meeting with Menifee Global Hospital
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 July 15, 2026 – Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 July 15, 2026 – Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following speaker addressed the City Council on Item No. 10.10 and 10.13. • Ashley Williamson
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
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 6/19/2026, 6/26/2026, 7/2/2026 and 7/10/2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 6/10/2026 to 7/10/2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2026 to 6/30/2026, and the Void Check Listing PE 6/30/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $16,103,403.65.
10.3 Treasurer's Report – June 30, 2026
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2026.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for June 2026.
10.5 Contract Amendments and Change Orders Quarterly Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the contract amendments and change orders quarterly report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Quarterly Update
ACTION
1. Receive d and file d the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.7 Strategic Plan Implementation Plan Update
ACTION
1. Received and file d an update on the implementation of the 2023 -2028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
10.8 Title VI Implementation Plan Adoption
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1757, adopting the Title VI Implementation Plan and authorizing the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer to perform the duties as the Title VI Coordinator.
10.9 California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program Implementation Grant Submission Authorization
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1758, authorizing the City of Menifee to submit an application for the California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program Implementation Grant for the Menifee Community Center, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 23-10; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary grant related documents, if awarded.
10.10 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26 -1759 and 26- 1760, authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $32,600 for the purchase of a replacement canine and required training and equipment.
10.11 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation
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ACTION
1. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 23, 2026, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and at-risk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1761, approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $54,574.25 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Kroger and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.12 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
ACTION
1. Accepted the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $75,367.58 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1762, amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, appropriating $75,367.58 of grant funds in revenue and expenditures to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee, to execute all other necessary grant-related documents thereof to receive and implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
10.13 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
ACTION
1. Accepted the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of $160,000 for conducting enforcement activities such as DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1763, amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, appropriating $160,000 of grant funds in revenue and expenditure to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all other grant - related documents to receive and implement the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.
10.14 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 41, Burger King, into Community Facility District No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Fortune Land Development, LLC, Plot Plan No. (PLN) 23-0126, located on the northeast corner of Bradley Road and McCall Boulevard, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 41; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1764 to add Annexation No. 41 into CFD No. 2017-1, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for October 7, 2026.
10.15 Agreement with Core 5 Industrial Partners, LLC for McLaughlin Road Improvements
Menifee Mayor and City Council August 19, 2026
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Core 5 Industrial Partners, LLC through its subsidiary Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, for developer fee payment in the amount of $1,639,315.52 in lieu of constructing McLaughlin Road between Trumble Road and Dawson Road for the Menifee Commerce Center Project, Parcel Map 38156.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Estate Design and Construction for the Banner Village Playground Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Estate Design and Construction to perform construction services for the Banner Village Playground Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 27-04, located at the corner of Domenigoni Parkway and Lindenberger Road, in a total not -to-exceed amount of $159,700.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with EnCodePlus, LLC for the Standard90° EnCodePlus Software
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Software Services Agreement (SSA) with EnCodePlus, LLC for the Standard90° EnCodePlus software increasing the amount by $57,360 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $191,610 and extending the agreement term through August 11, 2029.
10.18 Agreement Amendments with the Perris Union High School District and Romoland Unified School District for School Resource Officer Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendments No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreements with the Perris Union High School District and Romoland Unified School District, adjusting the School Resource Officers (SRO) schedules.
10.19 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for Construction Services for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2 with Riverside Construction Company, to increase the compensation by $986,533.91, for a total contract amount not -to-exceed $5,262,394.89, for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-03.
10.20 Right of Way Turf Conversion Project Bid Rejection
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ACTION
1. Rejected all bids submitted for the Right of Way Turf Conversion Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-10.
10.21 Parcel Map 39357 for Financing Purposes, for Northern Gateway Logistics, by LI Menifee CA Investor, LP
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 39357 for financing purposes, for Menifee Northern Gateway Logistics, by LI Menifee CA Investor, LP, located east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, north of McLaughlin Road, and south of Ethanac Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the security agreement for the installation of survey monuments to guarantee completion of the required improvements associated with Parcel Map 39357.
10.22 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 31229-2 Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Final Map 31229-2, Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC, located west of Briggs Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 31229-2.
10.23 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 31229 Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Final Map 31229, Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC, located west of Briggs Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 31229.
10.24 Final Map, Agreements, and Bonds for Tract Map 38994, Menifee Valley Residential Phase 1, by Minor Ranch LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Final Map 38994, Menifee Valley, by Minor Ranch LLC, located west of Briggs Road and north of Matthews Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38994; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a deferral agreement, deferring the timing of the annexation of Tract Map 38994 into a maintenance CFD.
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10.25 Agreement and Bond for Plot Plan PLN23-0150, APN 360-350-014, Fitwell Health Campus, by Fitwell Realty, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and accept securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Fitwell Health Campus (Parcel 3 of PM 18039), by Fitwell Realty, LLC, located west of Interstate 215, south of Garbani Road, and east Haun Road, at the eastern terminus of Serlet Court.
10.26 Agreement and Bond for Plot Plan PLN24-0003, Nerd MD Medical Office, by NerdMD, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and accept securities to guarantee the completion of public improvements associated with Plot Plan PLN24-0003, Nerd MD Medical Office, by NerdMD, LLC, located east of Bradley Road and north of Newport Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for Right -of- Way Purposes on McCall Boulevard
Assistant City Engineer Steve Strapac provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:37 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Panagiota Markou
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Panagiota Markou
Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:41 PM.
The City Council spoke in favor of the item.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1765, finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of a portion of real property known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 344- 080-021 located on the south side of McCall Boulevard, west of Sherman Road, for the purpose of road widening and storm drain relocation.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for the Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-2, Quail Hills
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:51 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:52 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1766, establishing Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2026-2, Quail Hills, located between Williams Drive and Goetz Road; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1767, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 2026-2, Quail Hills; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
ACTION
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1768, certifying election results for CFD No. 2026- 2, Quail Hills; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
4. Introduced an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2026-2, Quail Hills.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
11.3 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 25, Quail Hills, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:54 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:55 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1769, calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 37692, Quail Hills, located between Williams Drive and Goetz Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 -1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1770, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
ACTION
3. Introduced an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1.
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
11.4 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 37, Menifee Valley Business Park – Building 3, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:56 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:57 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1771, calling an election to annex territory, including Tract Map 38303 (TM 38303), Menifee Valley Business Park – Building 3, located between Highway 74 and McLaughlin Road, east of Menifee Road, and west of Malaga Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 -1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1772, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
3. Introduced an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1.
Menifee Mayor and City Council August 19, 2026
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
11.5 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 38, Menifee Valley Business Park – Building 4, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:59 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:59 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1773, calling an election to annex territory, including Tract Map (TM) 38303, Menifee Valley Business Park – Building 4, located between Highway 74 and McLaughlin Road, east of Menifee Road, and west of Malaga Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 -1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1774, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
3. Introduced an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1.
Menifee Mayor and City Council August 19, 2026
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Outdoor Welcome Monument Advertising Displays
Associate Planner Kimberly Luna provided a presentation. The City Council asked staff questions.
The City Council provided consensus and requested further information related to potential partnerships and city-owned welcome monuments.
12.2 Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee's Review of the Military Banner Program
Senior Analyst Jennifer Jackson provided a presentation.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Michael Knighton
The City Council spoke in support of the proposed policy amendment.
ACTION
1. Adopted the amended Military Banner Program Policy (Policy No. CC -30) to incorporate the increase of the Military Banner Program replacement guarantee from one year to two years.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Assistant City Manager Rodolfo Aguayo.
Menifee Mayor and City Council August 19, 2026
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin requested a future agenda item to discuss the formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee focused on street and pavement improvement prioritization efforts. Councilmember Deines seconded the request.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 8:48 PM in memory of Menifee resident and student, Koa Quintanilla.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk