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


AGENDA
Menifee City Council
 Regular Meeting Agenda


Wednesday, May 7, 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.
Counselor Tony Hughes - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
4. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
5. 
PRESENTATIONS 
5.1.
Older Americans Month Proclamation
5.2.
Police Department Quarterly Update
5.3.
Drone as a First Responder Program
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
April 16, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes 
9.2
April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 
9.3
April 29, 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 3/28/2025, 4/4/2025, and 4/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 3/24/2025, 3/26/2025, 3/28/2025, 4/2/2025, 4/3/2025, 4/6/2025, 4/8/2025, 4/9/2025 and 4/11/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025 and the Void check listing PE 3/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $7,804,600.46.
10.3
Proclamations

RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Proclaim May as Building and Safety Month, Small Business Month, Mental Health Matters Month, Frontline Worker Appreciation Month; and
  2. Proclaim May 4th – 10th Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week; and
  3. Proclaim May 6th – 10th Economic Development Week; and
  4. Proclaim May 12th -18th National Police Week; and
  5. Proclaim May 18th – 24th National Public Works Week. 
10.4
Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Receive and file the third quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.5
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising the City’s Procurement Procedures


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 3.12 and repealing Chapter 3.30, of the Menifee Municipal Code to consolidate and revise the City’s procurement procedures; and
  2. Adopt a resolution establishing the requirement of a purchasing manual consistent with applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements.  
10.6
2024 Justice Assistance Grant Award for the Menifee Police Department


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,032; and
  2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $13,032 in revenue and expenditures, for the Menifee Police Department; and
  3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and other grant related documents thereof to receive the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant.
10.7
Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Valley Community Cupboard for Edible Food Recovery Grant


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard for a six-month term to continue activities funded under the CalRecycle Edible Food Recovery Grant Program.
     
10.8
Bid Award and Agreement with Ames Construction, Inc. for Construction Services for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Ames Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13-04, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $16,152,581.15; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, in substantially the form provided in the attached Draft Amendment, to the Utility Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) updating the total reimbursement costs in a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,921,200; and
  3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $2,921,200 of Capital Project Funds (Fund 4320) in revenues and expenditures.
10.9
Bid Award and Agreement with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. for Abatement Services for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. for abatement services for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements – Phase I Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 23-13, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $172,300.
10.10
Bid Award and Agreements with Dana Safety Supply, West Coast Lights & Sirens, and American Emergency Products (AEP) for Police Vehicle Upfitting Services


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Award a bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, West Coast Lights & Sirens, and American Emergency Products (AEP) for On-Call Police Vehicle Upfitting Services in a total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 through June 30, 2029, which includes an initial not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 through June 30, 2027, and up to two $100,000 one-year optional renewals; and
  2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders against the agreements.
     
10.11
Agreement Amendment with NV5, Inc. for On-call Environmental Review, Civil Engineering, Landscape Design and Inspection, and Hydrological and Hydraulic Engineering Services


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with NV5, Inc. for environmental review, civil engineering, landscape design and inspection, and hydrological and hydraulic engineering services, increasing the compensation by $180,000, for a three-year total agreement amount not-to-exceed $380,000.
10.12
Agreement Amendment with J. Smith and T. Muli for Hydrological Review and Inspection Services


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with J. Smith and T. Muli, for hydrological review and inspection services, increasing the compensation by $200,000, for a three-year total agreement amount not-to-exceed $450,000.
10.13
Contract Change Order No. 10 with Act 1 Construction, Inc. for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 10 with Act 1 Construction, Inc. extending the number of working days by 228 days and increasing the compensation by $52,629.67, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $8,907,428.40, for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 21-04 located on Goetz Road near Vista Way.
10.14
Public Roadway Vacation No. 23-001, Vacating Dedicated Public Roadway, Portion of Antelope Road Previous Alignment on the Map of Romola No. 15, Romola Farms


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Approve a resolution ordering the summary vacation of public road right of way dedication, together with the right of ingress and egress, on Antelope Road as previously dedicated on the recorded Map of Romola No. 15, located near the southwest corner of the new Antelope Road alignment and Calle Celia intersection; and
  2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the approved resolution and Notice of Vacation No. 23-001 with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.
     
11. 
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 
11.1
Community Development Block Grant for Program Year 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program Year (“PY”) 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary agreements and other grant-related documents to receive CDBG funds.
11.2
Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1, Menifee Vista


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Menifee Vista) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 2025-1” or CFD”) to June 4, 2025.
11.3
Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 2017-1 (Maintenance Services)


RECOMMENDED ACTION
  1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 2017-1 (Maintenance Services) to June 4, 2025.
12. 
DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE 
13. 
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 
14. 
CITY MANAGER REPORTS 
15. 
FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS 
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024)
Target Date: May 21, 2025 
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024)
Target Date: June 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024)
Target Date: May 21, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 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
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact 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. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting

I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the May 7, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.