Meeting
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

AMENDED
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
 Regular Meeting Agenda


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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)

1.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 
City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2203040
2.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, 
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1.
CALL TO ORDER 
2. 
ROLL CALL 
3. 
WORDS OF INSPIRATION 
3.1.
Josiah Stowell – Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
5. 
PRESENTATIONS 
5.1.
Citizen of the Month – Mary Carnes
5.2.
Business Spotlight – Savage Spin
5.3.
Winter Teen Awards
5.4.
Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5.
Community Services Update
6.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS  
7. 
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) 
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda.  The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. 
COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS 
9. 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
9.1
February 13, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2
February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
9.3
February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
10. 
CONSENT CALENDAR 
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar.  If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent. 
10.1
Waiver of Reading

RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2
Warrant Register

RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1/31/2025 and 2/7/2025 and the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1/31/2025, 2/1/2025, 2/3/2025, and 2/4/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 1/31/2025 which have a total budgetary impact of $7,994,972.53
10.4
Proclamations

RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Proclaim the month of March 2025 as American Red Cross Month.
10.5
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding the Development Agreement Amendment for Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment No. 3 to the Development Agreement for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan, located south of McLaughlin Road, east of Goetz Road, and west of Valley Boulevard.
 
10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of the Bicycles, E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and E-Skateboards Ordinance


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Adopt an Ordinance regulating Bicycles, E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and E-Skateboards.
10.7
Acceptance of Federal and State Program Funds for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by Caltrans and authorizing the City Manager to execute all future documents necessary to receive the identified program funding; and
  2. Accept the Community Project Funded Congressional Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13-04 (“Project”), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000; and
  3. Accept the Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP) funds for the Project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,200,000; and
  4. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) for the Project for the total not-to-exceed amount of $9,200,000; and
  5. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $5,000,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project; and
  6. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating state funds in the amount of $4,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
     
10.8
Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake Menifee Women's Club


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Lake Menifee Women’s Club for partnering in community events and programs through January 1, 2028.
10.9
Purchase Order with Saitech, Inc. for Information Technology Server Room Battery Backups


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for a backup universal power supply for the City’s servers from Saitech, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $131,408.60, including taxes and delivery; and
  2. Approve and authorize the purchase be made under cooperative purchasing agreement NCPA 01-170 as permitted under Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070 (6); and
  3. Approve the budget amendment resolution appropriating $131,408.60 from Information Technology’s fund balance into an account assigned by the Finance Department.
10.10
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for the Ethanac Road/Antelope Road/Highway 74 Intersection Realignment Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the Ethanac Road/Antelope Road/Highway 74 Intersection Realignment Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25-13, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000; and
  2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP budget by appropriating $500,000 in revenues and expenditures to accounts assigned by the Finance Department in the TUMF Fund.
10.11
Bid Award and Agreement with Bogh Engineering for Construction Services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Bogh Engineering for construction services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge Project, Capital Improvement Project No. (CIP) 20-13, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,710,323.74.
10.12
Bid Award and Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Economic Development Strategy Consulting Services


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for consulting services for the City’s Economic Development Strategy Update, in total not-to-exceed amount of $75,500 through June 30, 2026.
10.13
Agreement with EPD Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Review Services for Quail Valley Nature Park


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EPD Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services in an amount not-to-exceed $125,035 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24-16, Quail Valley Park Development.
10.14
Agreement with Apace Systems Corporation for a Digital Media Management Equipment and Storage Solution


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement with Apace Systems Corporation (“Apace Systems”) for a digital media management, equipment and storage solution, in an amount not-to-exceed $41,848.75 through December 31, 2025; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to four one-year extensions in an amount not-to-exceed $47,153.97.
 
10.15
Agreement with TSK for the Fire Station No. 68 Interior Improvements – Phase II Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with TSK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Fire Station No. 68 Interior Improvements Phase II Project, Capital Improvement Program Project (CIP) No. 25-06, for a total amount not-to-exceed $79,500.
     
10.16
Agreement Amendment with Dokken Engineering for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering increasing the compensation by $29,390, for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $1,451,364.81, for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-02.
10.17
Improvement Agreements, Bonds, and License Agreement for Tract Map 37671, Banner Park South, by Pulte Homes Company, LLC


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute subdivision improvement agreements to guarantee the completion of required park landscape and streetscape improvements associated with Tract Map 37671, Banner Park South, located south of Domenigoni Parkway and west of Briggs Road; and
  2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a license agreement authorizing the Banner Park Community Association to perform maintenance on designated irrigation facilities within public right-of-way and public properties.  
10.18
Acceptance of Landscape Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36852, Del Oro South, by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Accept the public landscape improvements for Tract Map 36852, Del Oro South, located south of Holland Road and east of Hanover Lane; and
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to release the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.19
Side Letter of Agreement with the Miscellaneous Police Employees Association


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and implement the terms of the Side Letter Agreement with the Menifee Miscellaneous Police Employees Association (MMPEA) regarding Community Services Officer shift selection and rotation procedures.
     
11. 
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 
11.1
Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the Public Finance Authority (PFA) on behalf of Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church to finance the acquisition and improvement, refinancing, and reserves of The View Church located at 26701 McCall Blvd. and certain other matters relating thereto; and
  2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the PFA in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of financing the Project.
12. 
DISCUSSION ITEMS 
12.1
Feasibility of Paving Dirt Roads in the City

RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Receive a presentation from staff on the feasibility of paving dirt roads throughout the City; and
  2. Discuss and provide direction to staff for future actions, if any.
13. 
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 
14. 
CITY MANAGER REPORTS 
15. 
FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS 
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024)
Target Date: April 2, 2025 
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024)
Target Date: May 2025
> Joint Workshop for Planning and Council on Land Use/Role of a Planning Commissioner (Zimmerman, November 20, 2024)
Target Date: February 26, 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024)
Target Date: April 2, 2025
> Discussion Funding Options for Cal State San Marcos Extension Building Tenant Improvements (Sobek, December 4, 2024)
Target Date: April 2, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16.
ADJOURN 
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 672-6777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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