Menifee Mayor and City Council September 16, 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, Sept. 16, 2026
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. There were no public comments. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:01 PM for the purpose listed below.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Showprop Menifee DE, LLC v. City of Menifee, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2402960
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Cindy Greer – Chapter Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jacob Borrego led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Ferrill Villalva
The City Council recognized Ferrill Villalva and presented him with a certificate.
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5.2 Constitution Week Proclamation
The City Council recognized the Cindy Greer and Karen Lacasse with The Daughters of the American Revolution and presented them with a proclamation.
5.3 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Manager Gabbi Cao provided a presentation.
5.4 Fire Department Quarterly Update
This item was continued to a future meeting.
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. • Jacob Ochoa
• Laura Buxton
Correspondence was received by the following.
• Gerald Malyszka
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • State of the District Event
• 9/11 Remembrance at Santa Rosa Academy
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Quail Valley’s District 2 Candidate Forum
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority (RCHCA) Board Meeting • Menifee Police Department Officer Swearing In
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Quail Valley District 2 Candidate Forum
• Student of the Month Event
• Rotary Club Meeting
• State of the District Event
• Calvary Car Show
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
• Housing Needs Stakeholder Interview
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Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • State of the District Event
• Southwest Elected Leaders Conference
• MSJC President Introduction
• 9/11 Remembrance at Santa Rosa Academy
• Calvary Car Show
• Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
• Menifee Police Department Officer Swearing In
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 September 2, 2026 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.9.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
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 7/31/2026 and 8/7/2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 7/31/2026 to 8/5/2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2026 to 7/31/2026, and the Void Check Listing PE 7/31/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,588,717.69.
10.3 Treasurer's Report – July 2026
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2026.
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for July 2026.
10.5 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Update
ACTION
1. Received and filed the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1777, amending the City of Menifee’s Conflict of Interest Code, which outlines the designated Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 filers.
10.6 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1, Coastline ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1778, declaring intent to establish Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2026-1, Coastline, located at the northwest corner of Coastline Avenue and Menifee Road; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1779, declaring intent to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 2026-1, Coastline.
10.7 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 20, Coastline, into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Menifee 50, LLC, Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 38525, located at the northwest corner of Coastline Avenue and Menifee Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 20; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1780, intent to add Annexation No. 20 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 November 4, 2026.
10.8 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 43, Denny’s, into Community Facility District No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Menifee Crossroads, LLC, Plot Plan No. (PLN) 24- 0189, located on the northeast corner of Bradley Road and Newport Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 43; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1781, intent to add Annexation No. 43 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 November 4, 2026.
10.9 Bid Award and Agreement with Universal Wiring Corp for the Installation of Sports Lighting at EL Pete Petersen Park and Hidden Hills Park Parks and Landscape Manager Bryce Howell provided a presentation.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Universal Wiring Corp to perform construction services for the Sports Lighting at EL Pete Petersen Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-08 and for the Sports Lighting at Hidden Hills Park Project, CIP Project No. 26-09 in a total not-to-exceed amount of $422,500.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.10 Bid Award and Agreement with PCI, Inc. for Construction Services for the Edgeline Striping Improvements Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with PCI, Inc., for construction services for the Edgeline Striping Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-03, located at various intersections throughout the City, in total not-to-exceed amount of $109,650; and
2. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-1782 and 26-1783, amending the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget appropriating $295,740 of 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 grant funding in corresponding revenues within the Grant Fund 2301 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.11 Bid Award and Agreement with Alfaro Communications Construction Inc. for Construction Services for the Menifee Road/Fire Station 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Alfaro Communications Construction Inc. for construction services for the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 23-09, located at the intersection of Menifee Road and Diamond Road, in total not-to-exceed amount of $498,590.10.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with Dudek for Professional On-Call Inspection Services ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dudek, for on-call contract inspection services, increasing the amount by $75,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 through June 30, 2027.
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10.13 Quitclaim Deeds to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Drainage Easements
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute two quitclaim deeds for drainage easements to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Tract Map (TM) 31392 as a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 358-070-011 located on Newport Road east of Goetz Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for a storm drain easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM31392 APN 358-560-023 located along Buckstone Lane, Trailblazer Lane and Ponderosa Lane; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for a storm drain easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM31393 as a portion of APN 358-540-036 located on Newport Road west of Berea Road; and
4. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for a drainage easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM31391-4 as a portion of APN 358-070-011 located on Newport Road east of Goetz Road; and
5. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for a storm drain easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM36485-1 as a portion of APN 358-720-044 located at Goetz Road and Audie Murphy Road South; and
6. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an easement deed for unrestricted access to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Parcel Map 32269 APN 358-070-011 located on Newport Road east of Goetz Road; and
7. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a non-exclusive easement deed for maintenance and operations of storm drain facilities for flood control and drainage purposes to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM36485-1 APN 358-070-011 located on Goetz Road north of Newport Road.
10.14 Agreement and Bonds for Tract Map 31456, Ladera by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public landscape improvements for Tract Map 31456, associated with Ladera, located south of McCall Boulevard and west of Valley Boulevard.
10.15 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Civic Center Parking Lot ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Civic Center Parking Lot, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 22-24, located at the northeast corner of Town Center Drive and City Hall Drive; and
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Management Analyst Edna Lebron provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 6:54 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence was received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 6:55 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1784, approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and
2. Authorized staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
The City Council provided consensus for staff to bring back additional information regarding a city affiliated charitable foundation.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Diederich requested an item to discuss an e-bike safety ordinance. The request was seconded by Councilmember Temple.