Menifee Mayor and City Council September 2, 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, September 2, 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 Pastor Ken Puccio – Faith Lutheran Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Diederich led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Retirement Recognition of Police K9 Dino
The City Council recognized Officer Brooks and Police K9 Dino.
5.2 National Preparedness Month Proclamation
The City Council recognized National Preparedness Month and presented a proclamation to the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
5.3 Business Spotlight – Tacos & Tequila
The City Council recognized Owners Gus Valenzuela and Vinnie Dias of Tacos and Tequila.
5.4 Economic Development Quarterly Update
Economic Development Director Kayla Charters provided a presentation.
Menifee Mayor and City Council September 2, 2026
5.5 Fire Quarterly Update
This item was continued to an upcoming City Council meeting.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0), as modified, continuing Item No. 5.5 to a future meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Amber Carrillo
• Moises Covarrubias
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Live Jam Concert
• Family Worship Night by Elevation Church
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• District 4 Town Hall
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors (SRCAR) City Manager Breakfast
• District 4 Town Hall
• Menifee Interfaith and Community Service Council Meeting • Planning Meeting for Faith in Blue Event
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Southwest T-Now Meeting • RTA Board Meeting
• District 4 Town Hall
• RTA Administration and Operations Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Wake Up Menifee Chamber of Commerce Event
• SRCAR City Managers Breakfast
• Menifee Rotary Club Meeting
• District 4 Town Hall
• Clear Path Wellness and Recovery Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ace Hardware Ribbon Cutting
• Rotary Clock Donation Ribbon Cutting
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget and Implementation Meeting
• Meeting with Supervisor Chuck Washington
Menifee Mayor and City Council September 2, 2026
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The follow set of minutes was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 August 19, 2026 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 7/17/2026 and 7/24/2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 7/14/2026 to 7/23/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,538,662.91.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, Community Facilities District No. 2026-2, Quail Hills
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-434, authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2026-2, Quail Hills, located between Williams Drive and Goetz Road.
10.4 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 25, Quail Hills
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-435, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 25, located between Williams Drive and Goetz Road.
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 37, MV Building 3
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Menifee Mayor and City Council September 2, 2026
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-436, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 37, located between Highway 74 and McLaughlin Road, east of Menifee Road, and west of Malaga Road.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 38, MV Building 4
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-437, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 38, located between Highway 74 and McLaughlin Road, east of Menifee Road, and west of Malaga Road.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with Crosstown Electric, Inc. for Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Project Construction Services ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Crosstown Electric, Inc. for construction services for the Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24-01, located at various intersections throughout the City, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,079,976; and
2. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-1775 and 26-1776, amending the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget appropriating $1,393,704 of 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 grant funding in corresponding revenues within the Grant Fund 2301 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.8 Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Employee and Labor Relation Legal Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Master Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for as-needed on-call employee and labor relation legal services; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders on an asneeded basis.
10.9 Agreements with Arroyo Background Investigations and Driscoll & Associates, LLC for As-Needed On-Call Professional Background Investigation Services Menifee Mayor and City Council September 2, 2026
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Arroyo Background Investigations for professional asneeded on-call background investigation services for an initial two-year term in a total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 through August 30, 2028; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute up to three one-year extensions in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $157,150; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Driscoll & Associates, LLC for professional as-needed on-call background investigation services for an initial two-year term in a total not-toexceed amount of $100,000 through August 30, 2028; and
4. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute three one-year extensions in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
10.10 Agreements and On-Call Short-List for the Public Works Street Maintenance Division As-Needed Concrete Services
ACTION
1. Approved the short-list of on-call concrete services vendors for the Public Works Street Maintenance Division; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Services Agreements with M. Brey, Inc. DBA MBE Construction, We R Builders, Inc., Access General Contracting, Inc., and Van Engineering for as-needed on-call concrete services in an amount not-to-exceed $275,000 each for a five-year term ending June 30, 2031; and
3. Authorized the Finance Department to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis in the aggregate of the not-to-exceed amount approved for each of the Contract Services Agreements.
10.11 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 38324, by Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems for Parcel Map 38324, located at Haun Road and New Hub Drive; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate and Alternate Appointment
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.