Menifee public meetings in 2022

Special City Council Meeting - Election Certification

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, administer oaths of office to newly elected councilmembers Ricky Estrada (District 2) and Dean Deines (District 4), and reorganize the council. The agenda also includes selecting a Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 and making appointments to regional boards and commissions, along with amending City Council Policy No. 2 to add a City & School Districts Committee and dissolve the Public Safety Committee.

• Adopt resolution declaring results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
• Administer Oath of Office to Ricky Estrada, District 2 Councilmember
• Administer Oath of Office to Dean Deines, District 4 Councilmember
• Appoint Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023 term
• Amend City Council Policy No. 2 to add City & School Districts Committee and dissolve Public Safety Committee

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results and swore in new councilmembers. The council appointed Bob Karwin as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 and updated appointments for regional boards and commissions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1272 certifying November 8, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Karwin as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023 term (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Ricky Estrada (District 2) and Dean Deines (District 4)
• Appointed City Council representatives to Regional Boards and Commissions for 2023
• Amended City Council Policy No. 2 to add City & School Districts Committee and dissolve Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three tentative tract maps for housing developments: Quail Hills, Boulders Mixed Use Project, and Menifee Village PA 4-6. The commission will also discuss a new legislation update. Each project requires environmental review and approval of conditions.

• Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map No. 37692 (PLN 21-0057) – proposed subdivision with a Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Boulders Mixed Use Project – Major and Minor Modifications (PLN 22-0120 and PLN 22-0119) for a mixed-use development
• Menifee Village PA 4-6 Tentative Tract Map No. 37671 (PLN 19-007) – housing project relying on prior environmental review
• New Legislation Update – discussion item on recent state laws affecting planning

The Planning Commission approved a tentative tract map for Quail Hills and modifications for the Boulders Mixed Use Project. A public hearing for the Menifee Village PA 4-6 Tentative Tract Map was continued to January 2023.

• Adopted Resolution 22-576 (Mitigated Negative Declaration) for Quail Hills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-577 approving Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map No. 37692 PLN 21-0057 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-578 approving Boulders Mixed Use Project modifications PLN 22-0120 and PLN22-0119 (5-0)
• Continued Menifee Village PA 4-6 Tentative Tract Map 37671 public hearing to January 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on introducing an ordinance that would ban excavation on newly reconstructed or resurfaced streets. The consent calendar includes approval of $3,994,469.18 in warrants and payroll, acceptance of a $109,000 traffic enforcement grant, and authorization of a $300,000 payment for environmental mitigation credits for the Holland Road/I-215 overcrossing project.

• Public hearing on ordinance creating a public street excavation moratorium for newly reconstructed/resurfaced streets
• Ratification of $3,994,469.18 in warrants and payroll registers
• Acceptance of $109,000 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for Menifee Police Department
• Authorization of up to $300,000 for environmental mitigation credits for Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing Project
• Approval of $2,500,000 budget amendment for developer-funded CEQA consultant services

The City Council approved several capital expenditures, including a street sweeper and public works vehicles. The council also adopted budget amendments for CEQA consultants and fiscal year carryovers. A public hearing regarding a street excavation moratorium was continued to January 2023.

• Approved purchase of used 2016 TYMCO street sweeper for up to $246,687.50
• Approved $109,000 grant for Police Department traffic enforcement (Res. 22-1266)
• Adopted Budget Amendment Res. 22-1270 appropriating $2,500,000 for CEQA review
• Approved purchase of Ford F-150, light tower, and excavator totaling $131,652
• Authorized up to $300,000 for Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing environmental credits
• Approved $139,500 agreement with B Riley Advisory Services for disaster recovery planning
• Accepted improvements for Gale Webb, Kids-R-#1 Action Sports Park (CIP 17-01)
• Continued public hearing on Public Street Excavation Moratorium to January 18, 2023

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will review the third community workshop for the Parks Master Plan update and provide feedback on the Legado Community Center's conceptual architecture and floor plan. They will also appoint a representative to the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee and approve the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Review of Parks Master Plan Community Workshop #3 presentation by consultant KTU+A
• Review and feedback on Legado Community Center conceptual design and floor plan
• Appointment of a commission representative to the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee (MCAC)
• Approval of the 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission meeting calendar

The Commission approved its 2023 meeting calendar, including a decision to not hold regular meetings in January and July. Commissioner Foust was appointed to the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee. The body also reviewed preliminary findings for the Parks Master Plan Update and conceptual plans for the Legado Community Center.

• Approved nomination of Commissioner Foust to the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar to 'go dark' in January and July (5-0)
• Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted November 7, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with correction to Item 8.4 meeting time (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting an updated Development Impact Fee schedule with a phase-in for commercial/retail and office categories, effective July 1, 2023. They will also consider re-adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update with technical revisions required for state compliance. The consent calendar includes accepting $391,071 in state housing grant funds for a first-time homebuyer program, awarding a $1.69 million contract for Menifee Road resurfacing, and approving a $604,514 traffic signal project at Antelope Road and Mt. San Jacinto College.

• Public hearing on 2022 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and fee update, with phase-in through FY 2027/2028
• Re-adoption of 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element Update for state compliance
• Accept $391,071 in PLHA grant funds for First Time Homebuyer's Down Payment Assistance Program
• Award $1,690,663 contract to Hillcrest Contracting Inc. for Menifee Road Resurfacing Project
• Award $604,514 contract for Antelope Road/MSJC Entrance Traffic Signal with reimbursement agreement

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.69M road resurfacing project. The council also adopted an updated schedule for Development Impact Fees and technical revisions to the city's Housing Element Update.

• Approved $1.69M contract with Hillcrest Contracting Inc. for Menifee Road Resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $604,514 contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Antelope Road traffic signal (5-0)
• Approved $77,390 contract with Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. for crack sealing services (5-0)
• Adopted updated Development Impact Fees effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved technical revisions to the 6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (5-0)
• Approved $39,835 annual agreement with Genasys Inc. for emergency notification system (5-0)
• Accepted $391,071 PLHA grant for First Time Homebuyer's Down Payment Assistance (5-0)
• Accepted $241,360 CalRecycle Edible Food Recovery Grant (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a proposed zone change to expand the Economic Development Corridor to Scott Road, a wireless facility at Valley Church of Christ, and a request to continue the Quail Hills tentative tract map to December. The commission will also vote on minutes from October 26.

• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to expand the Economic Development Corridor–Community Core (EDC-CC) to Scott Road and update the Business Park Land Use designation
• Valley Church of Christ Wireless Communication Facility: Major Conditional Use Permit No. PLN21-0326
• Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map No. PLN21-0057 continued to December 14
• Approval of October 26, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a wireless communication facility. It also recommended that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to expand the Economic Development Corridor - Community Core. One tentative tract map was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Major Conditional Use Permit No. PLN21-0326 for Valley Church of Christ wireless facility (4-1)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-0404 and Zone Change No. 21-0405 to expand Economic Development Corridor - Community Core (5-0)
• Recommended City Council allow handcraft and light manufacturing as permitted uses and guns/ammo sales as conditionally permitted uses in EDC-CC (5-0)
• Continued 'Quail Hills' Tentative Tract Map No. PLN21-0057 to December 14th hearing (5-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Special Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a single agenda item: a request from Lennar Homes of California, Inc. to temporarily defer public park dedication requirements in Planning Area 6B of the Quartz Ranch Development. The Commission will review the request and provide feedback for City Council consideration. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of Lennar Homes' request to defer public park dedication for Quartz Ranch Development Planning Area 6B
• Commission to provide feedback for City Council on the deferral and Quimby Agreement amendment

The Commission discussed a request to defer conditions of approval and amend the Quimby Agreement for the Quartz Ranch development. Members reached a consensus to support the project, recommending that permits cease if the park is not completed per the amended schedule.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Reached consensus to support Quartz Ranch development park dedication amendment

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting an updated Development Impact Fee schedule with a phase-in for commercial/retail and office categories, effective July 1, 2023. They will also introduce an ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, effective January 1, 2023. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3.79 million warrant register, a five-year police substation lease renewal, and acceptance of public improvements for several housing tracts.

• Public hearing on 2022 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and fee update, with phase-in for commercial/retail and office categories
• Introduction of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, effective January 1, 2023
• Ratify warrant register totaling $3,792,462.59
• Approve 60-month lease amendment for Menifee Police Department Substation with Verduzco Family Investment Group, LLC
• Accept public improvements and release securities for Primrose, Hidden Hills, and Canyon Cove at Audie Murphy Ranch tracts

The City Council adopted ordinances for the Menifee Commerce Center and approved several public improvement acceptances. The council also authorized a transition to action-based meeting minutes and approved the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-354 (Change of Zone No PLN21 0101) and Ordinance No. 2022-355 (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2019 006) for Menifee Commerce Center
• Authorized transition from summary minutes to action-based minutes (3-1)
• Approved $3,792,462.59 in voucher list and payroll register
• Accepted $5,119.34 grant for Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Approved Menifee Police Department Substation Lease amendment for 60 months
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting calendar with four cancelled dates (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to incorporate 2022 Building and Fire Codes effective January 1, 2023
• Continued 2022 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study public hearing to November 16, 2022

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider postponing a decision on the Quail Hills tentative tract map to November 9th so the applicant can review conditions. Commissioners will also review existing rules for outdoor sales, kennels, and metal shipping containers and discuss the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map No. PLN21-0057 — recommended to continue to Nov. 9
• Review of Development Code standards for Outdoor Sales, Kennels/Dogs, and Metal Shipping Containers
• Discussion of the Planning Commission 2022 meeting schedule and possible cancellations
• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to cancel its meetings scheduled for November 23 and December 28. A public hearing for the Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map was continued to November 9, 2022. The Commission reached consensus on potential updates to development code standards regarding outdoor sales, dog limits, and shipping container setbacks.

• Continued Quail Hills Tentative Tract Map No. PLN21-0057 public hearing to Nov 9, 2022 (4-0-1)
• Canceled November 23 and December 28 Planning Commission meetings
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on awarding a $25.8 million construction contract for the Holland Road/I-215 overcrossing and an $8.6 million contract for the new Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5. A public hearing is scheduled for the Menifee Commerce Center industrial development, which includes a general plan amendment and zone change. The council will also discuss the city's sphere of influence and enhancements to the Christmas Tree Lighting event.

• Award $25,848,403.85 contract to Riverside Construction Company for Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing (CIP 13-03)
• Award $8,626,796.57 contract to Act 1 Construction for New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 (CIP 21-04)
• Public hearing on Menifee Commerce Center industrial development, including General Plan Amendment PLN21-0100 and zone change
• Approve $500,000 Menifee M.E.N.U. Restaurant Start-Up Grant program
• Discuss Christmas Tree Lighting event enhancements, including potential $60,000 additional allocation

Special City Council Meeting - Mobile Home Workshop

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss options for a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The workshop is the only substantive item on the agenda. No final decision is expected at this meeting.

• Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance workshop

The Menifee City Council held a workshop on a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Councilmembers discussed options including a streamlined regulatory framework, a dispute resolution process using a staff hearing officer with appeal options, a Consumer Price Index-based increase with a cap, and a $12 annual fee. By consensus (5-0), the Council directed staff to return with a proposed ordinance at a future public hearing for action.

• Directed staff to return with options at a future public hearing for action, including a simple regulatory ordinance framework, staff hearing officer with appeal to internal Board or arbitrator, collection and use of $12 annual fee, and CPI suggestion with a cap (5-0 consensus)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will review planned components for the 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar. The body will also discuss appointing commission representatives to various committees.

• Committee Appointment Review
• 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar event enhancements

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission appointed commissioners to various committees, dissolved two ad hoc committees, and discussed enhancements for the Christmas Tree Lighting event. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with corrections.

• Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Appointed commissioners to Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee, Teen Awards Selection Committee, Parks Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee, Parks Make Life Better Ad Hoc Committee, RCTC Specialized Transit Working Group, and CEDS Committee
• Dissolved Central Park Amphitheatre Ad Hoc Committee
• Dissolved City Flag Design Ad Hoc Committee

Special City Council Meeting - Parks Master Plan

The City Council held a special meeting workshop to review the Parks Master Plan Update presented by consultant KTU+A. Councilmembers provided feedback on desired amenities, locations, and priorities, including trails, dog parks, sports facilities, and community centers. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the workshop was solely for discussion and input.

• Reviewed presentation on Parks Master Plan Update (no vote)
• Councilmembers discussed amenities, locations, and priorities (no formal action)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances including special tax levies for McLaughlin Village and Legado. The agenda also includes approving police fleet purchases and a local road safety plan.

• Special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2, McLaughlin Village
• Special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2022-3, Legado
• Amendments to the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit 12 passenger van for $12,666
• Police Department fleet vehicle purchases up to $709,703.10

The Menifee City Council approved a $709,703.10 purchase of ten police fleet vehicles and adopted a comprehensive cost-of-services/user fee study with annual CPI adjustments up to 4%. The council also adopted ordinances for special taxes in two community facilities districts and approved a local road safety plan. All consent calendar items except one were approved unanimously.

• Approved $709,703.10 police fleet vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Cost of Services/User Fee Study with up to 4% annual CPI adjustment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-352 for special taxes in CFD No. 2022-2 (McLaughlin Village) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-353 for special taxes in CFD No. 2022-3 (Legado) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-356 amending development code for battery energy storage systems (5-0)
• Approved Local Road Safety Plan Resolution No. 22-1228 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park (5-0)
• Reintroduced five ordinances for CFD 2017-1 annexations (Nos. 10, 13-16) (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three plot plans. The most extensive item involves recommending several amendments and certifications to the City Council for the Menifee Commerce Center Industrial Development.

• Menifee Commerce Center Industrial Development: Proposed General Plan Amendment No. PLN21-0100 and Change of Zone No. PLN21-0101
• O’Reilly Auto Parts: Plot Plan No. PLN21-0253
• Vista Ridge Apartments: Plot Plan No. 2018-225
• Menifee Commerce Center: Recommendation to certify Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

The Commission approved the Vista Ridge Apartments project (3-1) and recommended City Council approval of the Menifee Commerce Center industrial development, including an EIR, general plan amendment, zone change, and tentative parcel map. A public hearing for O'Reilly Auto Parts was continued to October 12, 2022.

• Approved Vista Ridge Apartments plot plan (3-1, Thomas absent)
• Recommended City Council certify EIR for Menifee Commerce Center (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, and Plot Plan for Menifee Commerce Center (4-0)
• Continued O'Reilly Auto Parts public hearing to October 12, 2022 (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider updating the municipal code to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts for engineering, public works, and community facilities districts.

• Adoption of an ordinance adding Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Permit Procedures to Title 8
• Construction contract for the Pump Track Street Expansion Project in the amount of $466,042
• Professional services agreements for community facilities district formation totaling $550,000
• Budget appropriation of $150,000 for the Menifee Specialized Transit Program
• Public hearing regarding an economic development operating agreement with SB Diner, LLC

The Menifee City Council approved a $466,042 construction contract for the Pump Track Street Expansion Project and authorized $304,344 in park improvement funds. The council also introduced ordinances to form two new community facilities districts (McLaughlin Village and Legado) with bonded indebtedness up to $6 million and $85 million respectively, and approved five annexations to an existing maintenance services district. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Deines absent.

• Awarded $466,042 contract to Roadway Engineering & Construction for Pump Track Street Expansion (4-0)
• Formed CFD No. 2022-2 McLaughlin Village, authorizing up to $6M in bonded debt (4-0)
• Formed CFD No. 2022-3 Legado, authorizing up to $85M in bonded debt (4-0)
• Approved five annexations to CFD 2017-1 (Maintenance Services) for Harvest Glen, Estrella, Adler Ranch, The Boulders, and Del Oro North (4-0)
• Introduced battery energy storage systems development code amendment (4-0)
• Approved $12.1M in warrants, payroll, and vouchers (4-0)
• Approved $150K Measure A grant for specialized transit program with Care A Van and GoGo Technologies (4-0)
• Authorized $90K-$250K agreements for CFD formation consulting services (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a quick-service restaurant for Chick-fil-A. The body is asked to approve Major Modification No. PLN21-0393 and an associated addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Public hearing for Chick-fil-A Major Modification No. PLN21-0393

The Planning Commission approved a major modification for a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, including an addendum to a mitigated negative declaration. The vote was 3-0 with one recusal and one absence. The project involves changes to a previously approved plot plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-569 approving addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for Major Modification No. PLN21-0393 (3-0, Diederich recused, Madrid absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-570 approving Major Modification No. PLN21-0393 for Chick-Fil-A (3-0, Diederich recused, Madrid absent)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will discuss appointing representatives to various committees. The body is also considering a recommendation to City Council to accept Measure A Grant funds and execute contracts for the Menifee Specialized Transit Program.

• Recommendation for Menifee Specialized Transit Program using Measure A Grant funds
• Committee Appointment Review for Commission representatives
• Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute contracts and accept Measure A grant funds to implement the Menifee Specialized Transit Program. The program would provide curb-to-curb service for seniors and disabled residents through a partnership with Care-a-van and Gogograndparent ride share concierge services. The commission also approved the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0) and continued item 8.1 (Committee Review) to the October agenda due to a commissioner's absence.

• Adopted recommendation to City Council to approve and authorize City Manager to execute contracts and accept Measure A grant funds for Menifee Specialized Transit Program (4-0)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued item 8.1 Committee Review to October 6, 2022 agenda

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the draft Development Impact Fees (DIF) Study. The council is asked to provide comments and recommend holding a public hearing at the October 5, 2022, meeting.

• Review of Draft Development Impact Fees (DIF) Study

The City Council held a workshop on a proposed Development Impact Fee (DIF) study but took no final vote. Council directed staff to return with options for a delayed implementation and phased-in fee increases for commercial, office, and retail properties. No formal action was taken.

• Discussed Draft Development Impact Fees Study — no vote taken
• Directed staff to return with implementation options including deferral to July 1 and phased fee increases

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will address the insufficient number of nominees for the 2022 General Municipal Election in District 4. The body must choose between appointing the sole candidate, Dean Deines, or holding the election as scheduled on November 8, 2022.

• Resolution to appoint Dean Deines to the City Council and cancel the District 4 election
• Resolution to hold the November 8, 2022 general municipal election as scheduled

The Menifee City Council voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. 22-1199, appointing Dean Deines to the District 4 council seat and canceling the November 8, 2022 general municipal election for that district due to insufficient nominees. Councilmember Deines abstained from the vote. The meeting lasted 14 minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1199 appointing Dean Deines to District 4 and canceling the November 8, 2022 election for that district (3-0, Deines abstained)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to review and provide comments on a draft Comprehensive Cost of Services/User Fee Study. The body will consider recommending the study for a public hearing and a resolution to update user fees at the September 21, 2022, meeting.

• Review of draft Comprehensive Cost of Services/User Fee Study

The August 17, 2022 special meeting of the Menifee City Council was procedural only. The agenda included call to order, roll call, words of inspiration, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. No substantive actions, votes, or decisions were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a partnership with Menifee Union School District for expanded learning programs. The body is also reviewing proposed ordinances for electric vehicle charging station permits and development code amendments.

• Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for software not to exceed $500,000
• Proposed $1,708,236 budget increase for Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs
• Professional services agreement with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC for $69,900
• Financial advisory services agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. not to exceed $50,000 per fiscal year
• Proposed ordinance to add electric vehicle charging station permit procedures to Title 8

The council tabled a proposed partnership with Menifee Union School District for an expanded learning program after concerns about staffing and liability. They approved a $500,000 software licensing agreement with Peregrine Technologies for multi-platform integration for police, and introduced ordinances on development code amendments and electric vehicle charging station permits.

• Tabled expanded learning partnership with Menifee Union School District (4-0-1)
• Approved $500,000 software agreement with Peregrine Technologies for police data integration (4-0-1)
• Introduced development code amendment for technical corrections and parking changes (4-0-1)
• Introduced ordinance to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits (3-1-1)
• Approved $69,900 strategic visioning plan contract with BerryDunn (4-0-1)
• Approved $50,000/year financial advisory contract with Urban Futures Inc. (4-0-1)
• Approved successor MOUs with Menifee City Employees Association for three units (4-0-1)
• Established Parks Ad Hoc Council Committee with Sobek and Zimmerman (4-0-1)

Joint Planning and PRTC Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission and the Planning Commission are holding a special joint workshop. The body will review a presentation and provide input on the Parks Master Plan Update.

• Parks Master Plan Update review

The Menifee PRTC and Planning Commissions held a special joint workshop to review the Parks Master Plan update presented by consultants KTU+A. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with commissioners providing input and priorities for future park development.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and amendments to a development agreement. The body will also receive an annual report from Community Development.

• Conditional Use Permit No. PLN22-0123 for Quail Valley Market to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 21 ABC License)
• Proposed first and second amendments to the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement (DA No. 2012-116, PLN 22-071)
• Community Development Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Report

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Quail Valley Market to sell beer, wine, and spirits for off-site consumption, with a revised condition allowing single-serve beer but prohibiting single-serve wine, spirits, and malt liquor. The commission also recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the Commerce Pointe development agreement, finding that the project's environmental impacts were adequately analyzed in a prior EIR.

• Approved CUP No. PLN22-0123 for Type 21 ABC license at Quail Valley Market (5-0)
• Revised condition to allow single-serve beer, prohibit single-serve wine/spirits/malt liquor
• Adopted Resolution PC No. 22-567 approving the CUP
• Adopted Resolution PC22-568 recommending City Council approve Commerce Pointe DA amendments
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance for first and second amendments to Commerce Pointe DA

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the establishment of new Community Facilities Districts for McLaughlin Village and Legado, including bonded indebtedness. The body is also considering annexations to CFD No. 2017-1 for Golden Meadows, Estrella, and The Boulders.

• Bonded indebtedness up to $45,000,000 for Legado (CFD No. 2022-3) and $6,000,000 for McLaughlin Village (CFD No. 2022-2)
• Warrant Register approval with a total budgetary impact of $2,744,492.95
• Construction contract with Construction H, Inc. for Lyle Marsh Park Permanent Restroom Addition for $192,950
• Cybersecurity services purchase order to SHI International Corp. for $117,836.47
• Professional services agreement with S. Groner Associates, Inc. for SB 1383 outreach not to exceed $79,954

The Menifee City Council approved several consent calendar items, including establishing two new community facilities districts (CFDs) and annexing two areas into an existing CFD. The most consequential action was forming CFD 2022-3 (Legado) with bonded indebtedness up to $85 million. The council also approved a $192,950 park restroom contract and a $117,836 cybersecurity purchase.

• Approved consent calendar including Treasurer's Reports for April and May 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1183 to annex Estrella into CFD 2017-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1184 to annex The Boulders into CFD 2017-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1185 establishing CFD 2022-2 McLaughlin Village with up to $6M bond (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1187 establishing CFD 2022-3 Legado with up to $85M in bonds (4-0)
• Awarded $192,950 contract to Construction H, Inc. for Lyle Marsh Park restrooms (4-0)
• Approved $117,836.47 purchase order for cybersecurity services (4-0)
• Accepted public improvements and 90% bond reduction for Rockport at Heritage Lakes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several financial actions including the ratification of a $7,384,513.61 warrant register and multiple community facility district tax levies. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure projects such as the Bradley Road Bridge and Fire Station No. 68.

• Ratification of warrant register totaling $7,384,513.61
• $2,000,000 contribution for Bradley Road Bridge Project
• $762,000 construction services for Fire Station No. 68 interior improvements
• Special tax levies for Community Facilities Districts 2012-1, 2012-2, 2014-1, 2014-2, 2015-2, and 2017-1
• $49,600 agreement for Menifee Matters magazine publication services

The Menifee City Council approved a $762,000 construction contract with JCOS Development for the Fire Station No. 68 interior improvement project, funded partly by $329,429 in American Rescue Plan funds. The council also approved a $2 million contribution to the Bradley Road Bridge project, a $49,600 contract for the Menifee Matters magazine, and continued two public hearings to August 17, 2022. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Liesemeyer absent.

• Awarded $762,000 contract to JCOS Development for Fire Station 68 interior improvements (4-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 contribution to Bradley Road Bridge project (4-0)
• Approved $49,600 contract with JPW Communications for Menifee Matters magazine (4-0)
• Approved $175,000 amendment for document scanning services (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions for FY 2022/23 special taxes for multiple community facilities districts (4-0)
• Approved transfer of 2.32 acres at 28798 La Piedra Road from Riverside County (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on CDBG substantial amendment to August 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on battery energy storage systems to August 17, 2022 (4-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Special Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will discuss a land transfer agreement for property on La Piedra Road. The meeting also includes a progress update regarding the Parks Master Plan Refresh.

• Transfer Agreement for 2.32 acres of land at 28798 La Piedra Road, Menifee, CA 92584
• Parks Master Plan Refresh Progress Update

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a transfer agreement with Riverside County for 2.32 acres at 28798 La Piedra Road, intended for a community center. The commission also approved the June 2, 2022 minutes (3-0, with Chair Bangle abstaining) and the agenda with two modifications. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Recommended City Council approve land transfer agreement with Riverside County for 2.32 acres at 28798 La Piedra Road (4-0)
• Approved June 2, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, Chair Bangle abstained)
• Approved agenda with modifications to items 11 and 12 (4-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting focused on closed sessions. The council is scheduled to discuss anticipated litigation and significant exposure to litigation with legal counsel.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of two litigation cases
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case involving significant exposure to litigation

The Menifee City Council met in a special session on July 13, 2022, and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No public comments were made, and upon returning, the city attorney reported no reportable action. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Adjourned to closed session for anticipated litigation (two cases) and significant exposure to litigation (one case)
• No reportable action from closed session

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider a major modification for Ethanac Square and an amendment to the Menifee Municipal Code. They will also review a proposed amendment to the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement, which is scheduled to continue at a future meeting.

• First Amendment to Commerce Pointe Development Agreement (DA No. 2012-116)
• Ethanac Square Major Modification No. PLN21-0104 and Master Sign Program No. PLN19-0036
• Title 9 Amendment to the Menifee Municipal Code (Development Code Amendment No. LR22-0140)

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a major modification and master sign program for Ethanac Square, and recommended a Title 9 Development Code amendment to the City Council. The commission also continued a public hearing on the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement to July 27, 2022.

• Approved Major Modification No. PLN21-0104 and Master Sign Program No. PLN19-0036 for Ethanac Square (4-0, LaDue absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-566 recommending City Council approve Development Code Amendment No. LR22-0140 (4-0, LaDue absent)
• Continued public hearing on Commerce Pointe Development Agreement amendment to July 27, 2022 (4-0, LaDue absent)
• Approved June 22, 2022 minutes (4-0, LaDue absent)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several development projects. This includes a proposed resolution to approve the Riverwalk Village project and a workshop regarding the StaxUp Storage Expansion.

• Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 38219 and Plot Plan No. PLN 21-0239 for the Riverwalk Village project
• Public hearing on the First Amendment to Commerce Pointe Development Agreement (DA No. 2012-116)
• Workshop to provide feedback on architecture for the StaxUp Storage Expansion (DEV2022-005)

The Menifee Planning Commission approved the Riverwalk Village project, a tentative tract map and plot plan, and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The public hearing for the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement amendment was continued to July 13, 2022. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present, with Commissioner Madrid absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-563, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Riverwalk Village (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-564, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38219 and Plot Plan No. PLN 21-0239 for Riverwalk Village (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for PLN 22-071, First Amendment to Commerce Pointe Development Agreement, to July 13, 2022 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a five-year Capital Improvement Program and several financial resolutions. The meeting includes discussions on special district levies, professional service agreements, and public safety equipment purchases.

• Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022/23 through FY 2026/27
• SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant of $141,516
• Warrant Register totaling $4,277,332.37
• Axon Enterprise, Inc. police equipment purchase of $158,680 and $103,944
• Koff & Associates classification and compensation study up to $224,230

The Menifee City Council approved the fiscal year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget and the annual update to Development Impact Fees, both unanimously. They also approved a $4.28 million warrant register, accepted a $141,516 state grant for SB 1383 programs, and introduced ordinances for community facilities district levies. Several consent calendar items were pulled for discussion, including the Salt Creek Trail cooperative agreement, which was approved.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Budget and 4-year CIP (5-0)
• Approved Development Impact Fee schedule update effective Aug 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register totaling $4,277,332.37 (5-0)
• Accepted CalRecycle SB 1383 grant of $141,516 (5-0)
• Approved Salt Creek Trail cooperative agreement with Riverside County (5-0)
• Approved Axon body and dash camera purchase up to $262,624 (5-0)
• Introduced six CFD levy ordinances for FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Menifee Miscellaneous Police Employees Association (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The council is scheduled to discuss the initiation of one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Menifee City Council held a special meeting on June 15, 2022, that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session, and the city attorney reported nothing from the closed session. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Held closed session for conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (unanimous)
• No reportable action from closed session

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a development agreement amendment and an update to the city's development code. The commission is also considering a recommendation for the City Council regarding battery energy storage systems.

• First Amendment to Commerce Pointe Development Agreement (DA No. 2012-116)
• Development Code Update for Battery Energy Storage Systems (Amendment No. LR 22-0130)

The Menifee Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC22-561, recommending the City Council approve a Development Code amendment for battery energy storage systems and finding it exempt from further environmental review. The commission also continued the First Amendment to the Commerce Pointe Development Agreement to the June 22, 2022 meeting. Both actions passed 3-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-561 recommending battery energy storage system code amendment (3-0)
• Continued PLN 22-071 Commerce Pointe Development Agreement to June 22, 2022 (3-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will discuss the "You Matter" collaboration. The meeting also includes various department updates regarding parks, recreation, solid waste, and capital improvements.

• "You Matter" Collaboration discussion
• Parks in Progress Update
• Solid Waste & Recycling Update
• Recreation Division Update
• Capital Improvement Program Update

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission unanimously approved the May 12 special meeting minutes and the agenda. The meeting consisted primarily of informational updates from staff on the 'You Matter' collaboration, parks in progress, solid waste and recycling, recreation programs, special events, capital improvements, and maintenance. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 12, 2022 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget and several ordinances regarding special taxes. Additional items include discussions on solid waste rate adjustments and various infrastructure project agreements.

• Ordinance to levy special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1, Quartz Ranch
• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 17-231 for Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, Enclave
• Construction services contract for Normandy Road Pedestrian Project: $445,499
• Design and project management for Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge: up to $235,940
• Design services for Newport Road Safety Improvements raised medians: up to $110,753

The Menifee City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, the GANN Appropriations Limit, and the Authorized Position Listing. The council also approved Waste Management's solid waste rate adjustments and a memorandum of understanding for SB 1383 organic waste diversion. Several construction and design contracts were awarded, and a public hearing on the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program was continued to June 15, 2022.

• Adopted FY 2022/2023 Budget, GANN Appropriations Limit, and Authorized Position Listing (5-0)
• Approved Waste Management FY 2022/2023 solid waste rate adjustments and SB 1383 MOU (5-0)
• Awarded $445,499 construction contract for Normandy Road Pedestrian Project (5-0)
• Approved $235,940 design agreement for Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge (5-0)
• Approved $110,753 design agreement for Newport Road raised medians (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Sun City Community Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Continued Five-Year Capital Improvement Program public hearing to June 15, 2022
• Approved $2,207,149.31 in warrants and payroll registers

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on forming a new community facilities district at Quartz Ranch and annexing territory into an existing district. The body is also deciding on several public works contracts and a business license ordinance revision.

• Proposed formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Quartz Ranch) at La Peidra Road and Evans Road
• Contract for Audie Murphy Ranch Slurry Seal Project with VSS International, Inc. for $396,120
• Purchase of 38 radios for Menifee Police Department from Cazcom, Inc. not to exceed $260,493.04
• Office space lease agreement with Haun Professional, LLC for $332,224 over five years
• Proposed ordinance amending the Business License and Registration Program

The Menifee City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $2.16M warrant register, a $396,120 slurry seal contract, and a $32,932 design contract for Murrieta Road Phase II (3-2). They also established Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Quartz Ranch) and approved related agreements, and introduced a business license ordinance revision. No substantive decisions were made outside these actions.

• Approved $2,155,186.76 in vouchers and payroll (5-0)
• Awarded $396,120 slurry seal contract to VSS International (5-0)
• Approved $32,932 Murrieta Road Phase II design contract (3-2)
• Established CFD No. 2022-1 (Quartz Ranch) and called election (5-0)
• Approved lease for office space at $332,224 over 5 years (5-0)
• Introduced business license ordinance revision (5-0)
• Approved $260,493.04 radio purchase for police (5-0)
• Accepted public improvements for multiple tracts (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Special Meeting

The Commission will discuss redesigned flag options to select three for City Council consideration. They will also receive and file the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year 2022/23.

• Selection of three city flag designs for City Council consideration
• Review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission approved a recommendation to forward the top three city flag designs to City Council, with the second design as the overall favorite. The commission also received updates on the Capital Improvement Program budget, parks projects, and other department activities. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation of top three city flag designs for City Council consideration (3-0)
• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda with one modification to introduce new employee (3-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will determine if projects in the fiscal year 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program conform to the City of Menifee General Plan. The body will also hold a workshop to provide feedback on draft development code updates for battery energy storage systems.

• Resolution for fiscal year 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program General Plan consistency
• Workshop on Development Code Update for Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Menifee Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC22-561, determining that Capital Improvement Program projects conform to the city's General Plan. The vote was 4-0 with one absence. A workshop on a Development Code update for battery energy storage systems was held, but no action was taken.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-561 on CIP General Plan consistency (4-0-1)
• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved agenda with no modifications (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the Menifee Police Department's use of military equipment and a special tax levy for the Legado community. The body will also discuss the use of a $150,000 grant for specialized transportation and review a strategic visioning plan.

• Adoption of Menifee Police Department’s Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment Ordinance
• Ordinance to levy special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 12 (Legado)
• Agreement with NV5 for Bradley Road Bridge in an amount not-to-exceed $304,248
• Acceptance of Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant funds of $221,325
• Discussion on $150,000 RCTC Measure A grant for specialized transportation

The Menifee City Council approved an agreement with the Perris Union High School District for Student Resource Officer services, with amendments to name participating high schools and adjust indemnification language. The council also approved a consent calendar including grants, ordinances, and contracts, and directed staff to create a pilot program for a specialized transit project.

• Approved SRO agreement with Perris Union High School District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-339 for police military equipment use (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-340 for CFD No. 2017-1 Annexation No. 12 special taxes (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 for Holland Road Overpass design services, $77,390 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 for Bradley Road Bridge design services, $304,248 (5-0)
• Accepted $221,325 Caltrans grant for Complete Streets Plan (5-0)
• Approved updated Strategic Visioning Plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to create transit pilot program with Care-A-Van partnership (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2022/23 budget. Members will provide input on the budget and the capital improvement plan budget.

• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget Workshop
• Review of capital improvement plan budget

The City Council held a special meeting as a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2022/23, with staff presenting the proposed budget, revenue projections, and expenditures. Councilmembers asked questions and discussed items such as an EMS Specialist, fire department staffing, and a requested additional Code Enforcement Officer, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting was adjourned without any action taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget workshop

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review a presentation on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for fiscal year 2022/23. The council will provide feedback to staff regarding these projects.

• Capital Improvement Program Workshop for Fiscal Year 2022/23

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss options for replacing County Ordinance No. 760 regarding mobile home rent stabilization. The body is also considering several contracts for city services and public safety equipment.

• Purchase of 12 police vehicles for a not-to-exceed amount of $803,352
• Construction management agreement with Wallace & Associates for Fire Station No. 5 not to exceed $425,064
• Janitorial services agreement with Aztec Janitorial Services for $35,193.21
• Public hearing on annexing territory into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 for Legado
• Economic Development Operating Incentive Agreement with Savage Chef and Co.

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission is considering a recommendation to City Council to create a transportation specialist position. The body is also discussing the use of grant funds to contract with Care-A-Van for expanded services in Menifee.

• Menifee Specialized Transit Project: proposed transportation specialist position and Care-A-Van contract
• Approval of March 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Future agenda item: Interim use of city-owned property at Bradley & Cherry Hills (May 2022)
• Future agenda item: Senior Transportation Program (April 2022)
• Future agenda item: Park Brochure (June 2022)

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve creating a transportation specialist position and use $150,000 in grant funds to contract with Care-A-Van to expand transit services. The recommendation was adopted 3-0, with two commissioners absent. The commission also approved the March 3, 2022 minutes and the agenda with a modification to a future presentation date.

• Approved March 3, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda with modification to Park Enhancements presentation date (3-0)
• Adopted recommendation to City Council for transportation specialist position and Care-A-Van contract (3-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the Capital Improvement Projects presentation. Members are asked to provide feedback and input to city staff regarding these projects.

• Capital Improvement Program Workshop for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

The City Council held a workshop to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2022-2023. Council members provided consensus on multiple priority adjustments, including moving the Murrieta Road/Holland Intersection Realignment to a higher priority and the Hwy 74/3rd Street Traffic Signal to priority 1, while lowering the Bradley Road/Pebble Beach Drive Traffic Signal. Several other projects were adjusted, added, or removed from the list. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction only.

• Adjusted Murrieta Road/Holland Intersection Realignment (PW-TR-20) to higher priority
• Adjusted Hwy 74/3rd Street Traffic Signal (PW-TS-02) to priority 1
• Adjusted Bradley Road/Pebble Beach Drive Traffic Signal (PW-TS-10) to lower priority
• Adjusted Interchange Beautification - Newport Road (PW-IMP-20) to level 2 priority
• Adjusted multiple slurry seal and resurfacing projects to priority 1
• Added Scott Road and Leon Road improvements as level 4
• Added Solar Street Lighting on Menifee Road from Scott Road to Garbani
• Removed Council Chamber Window Upgrade from CIP

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $2,947,326.35 warrant register, code amendments for multi-family design standards, and several development agreements. They also adopted resolutions for a new community facilities district, approved a $911,940.40 resurfacing contract, and introduced a military equipment use policy. Public hearings were held for tax-exempt bonds and the five-year consolidated plan, both approved without comment.

• Approved warrant register totaling $2,947,326.35 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-338 and Resolution No. 22-1132 for multi-family design standards (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1133 to establish CFD No. 2022-1 for Quartz Ranch (5-0)
• Awarded $911,940.40 contract to Hillcrest Contracting for Tradewinds resurfacing (5-0)
• Awarded $765,613 contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for Potomac and Meadows resurfacing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1136 approving mitigated negative declaration for Evans Park Phase 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1137 approving tax-exempt bonds for Santa Rosa Academy (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for police military equipment use policy (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The council is scheduled to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a major modification for the Menifee Storage Self-Storage Expansion. Additionally, the commission will receive information regarding the City of Menifee's approval authority for planning applications.

• Menifee Storage Self-Storage Expansion, Major Modification No. PLN21-0372
• Discussion on City of Menifee’s Approval Authority for Planning Applications

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a major modification for the Menifee Storage self-storage expansion, adopting Resolution No. PC22-560 with conditions. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Diederich absent. The commission also received an informational presentation on approval authority for planning applications, with no action taken.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC22-560 approving Major Modification PLN21-0372 for Menifee Storage expansion (4-0, Diederich absent)
• Approved the February 23, 2022 minutes (4-0, Diederich absent)
• Approved the agenda with no modifications (4-0, Diederich absent)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances, including changes to councilmanic district boundaries and solid waste recycling rules. The body is also deciding on professional service agreements for park planning and parking lot design. A public hearing is scheduled regarding multi-family design standards.

• Purchase and sale agreement with Ahura Investments for real property in the amount of $1,000,000
• Professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates for Civic Center Parking Lot Project not to exceed $235,106
• Professional services agreement with KTUA for Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan update not to exceed $159,940
• Ordinance to amend boundaries for the four councilmanic districts
• Public hearing for Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and Development Code Amendment

The Menifee City Council approved several ordinances and contracts, including adopting new council district boundaries, solid waste and recycling updates, an underground utilities district, and a zoning change. They also approved a $1M property purchase agreement and various professional services contracts. The council continued a resolution on multi-family design standards to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-334 updating councilmanic district boundaries (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-335 amending solid waste and recycling code for SB 1383 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-336 creating Underground Utilities District 2022-1 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-337 approving Change of Zone No. PLN21-0408 (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 purchase and sale agreement with Ahura Investments for real property (5-0)
• Approved $235,106 agreement with Kimley-Horn for Civic Center Parking Lot design (4-1, Karwin no)
• Approved $159,940 agreement with KTUA for Parks Master Plan update (5-0)
• Continued resolution on multi-family objective design standards to future meeting (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will discuss an update to the city flag design. They are also considering a recommendation to the City Council for a professional services agreement to update the Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan.

• City Flag Design Update
• Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan update via KTUA (not-to-exceed $155,000)

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with KTUA for up to $159,940 to update the Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan. They also approved creating an ad hoc committee to further discuss the City Flag Design, appointing Commissioners Foust and Giedroyce. The meeting included several informational updates on parks, recreation, and capital projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Authorized recommendation to City Council for KTUA contract, not-to-exceed $159,940 (3-0)
• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee for City Flag Design, appointing Foust and Giedroyce (3-0)
• Approved February 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda with modifications (3-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 mid-year budget review. Proposed actions include approving staffing changes, American Rescue Plan funds, and updates to the Capital Improvement Program.

• Fiscal Year 2021/22 mid-year budget review and amendments
• Resolution to update the City’s Authorized Position Listing for staffing changes
• Partial use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds
• Update to the FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program

The City Council accepted the FY 2021/22 mid-year budget review and adopted resolutions to approve additional appropriations, staffing changes, and Capital Improvement Program updates. They also approved partial use of American Rescue Plan funds as recommended. The council gave consensus to reallocate three council-designated offices for staff use.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1121 approving additional appropriations and revenue recognitions
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1122 updating the Authorized Position Listing for staffing changes
• Approved partial use of American Rescue Plan funds as recommended
• Approved update to FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program with various projects and funding
• Consensus to reallocate three City Council designated offices for staff use

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend boundaries for four councilmanic districts. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for the Economic Development Corridor and new multi-family residential review procedures.

• Acceptance of $223,105 in SB 821 funds for the Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Project
• Contracts for Romoland Grid Resurfacing South Project with Geocon West, Inc. ($45,020) and KOA ($33,910)
• Vehicle leases for Police Department (approx. $7,000) and Code Enforcement (approx. $11,500)
• Public hearing on Change of Zone No. PLN21-0408 for Economic Development Corridor
• Proposed ordinance to amend boundaries for four councilmanic districts

The City Council introduced an ordinance amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 9 to change zoning definitions and permitted uses in the Economic Development Corridor McCall and Southern Gateway subareas, with Councilmember Liesemeyer voting no. The council also introduced ordinances for solid waste and recycling (SB 1383) and redistricting, and adopted resolutions for industrial good neighbor policies and permit-ready ADU plans.

• Introduced Change of Zone No. PLN21-0408 amending Title 9 (4-1, Liesemeyer no)
• Introduced Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance amendment for SB 1383 (5-0)
• Introduced Redistricting Ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 2011-101 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1126 approving Industrial Good Neighbor Policies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-1127 approving Permit Ready ADU plans and guidebook (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $4,118,290.32 in warrants and payroll (5-0)
• Accepted $223,105 in SB 821 funds for Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Project (5-0)
• Approved vehicle leases for Police and Code Enforcement (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2021. The recommended action is to receive and file the report as required by state law.

• General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2021

The Menifee Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or consent calendar items. The only substantive item was a receive-and-file presentation of the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report, which covered housing element progress and regional housing needs. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes unanimously (5-0)
• Received 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (no action taken)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on the Strategic Visioning Plan. Members will review current updates and provide revisions to the plan.

• Workshop to review and discuss Strategic Visioning Plan updates

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the strategic plan and provided consensus to direct staff to include building social infrastructure (parks and community centers), creating a safety master plan, and other modifications as presented. No formal votes were taken; the council also discussed various topics including a foreign affairs program and a nature preserve.

• Directed staff to include social infrastructure (parks, community centers) in strategic plan (consensus)
• Directed staff to create a safety master plan (consensus)
• Directed staff to include other modifications as presented by staff (consensus)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss redistricting maps and the creation of a new underground utilities district. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and an employment agreement amendment for the City Manager.

• Public hearing on redistricting to provide direction on draft or final maps
• Proposed ordinance for Underground Utilities District No. 2022-1 on Goetz Road and Vista Way
• Contract with Copp Contracting for $935,463.80 for Peacock Place Community Resurfacing
• Professional services agreement with KOA Corporation for $578,844 for McCall Boulevard Widening
• Agreement with NV5 for $272,680 for Bailey Park Boulevard Improvements

The City Council held a public hearing on redistricting and gave consensus to Draft Map No. 3, directing staff to prepare the final map and ordinance. The council also approved the consent calendar, including agreements for special districts administration, SB 1383 compliance, and several capital improvement projects. They introduced an ordinance to create Underground Utilities District No. 2022-1 and approved a third amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Approved agenda modification to move redistricting public hearing before public comments (5-0).
• Gave consensus to Draft Map No. 3 for redistricting and directed staff to proceed with final map and ordinance.
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.4, 10.6-10.8, 10.10 (5-0), including warrants totaling $1,927,265.57 and agreements for Bailey Park, McCall Blvd, and Peacock Place projects.
• Approved SB 1383 compliance notification and Resolution No. 22-1119 (5-0).
• Approved CannonDesign Amendment No. 2 for Fire Station No. 5, including Quail Valley signage verbiage (5-0).
• Introduced ordinance establishing Underground Utilities District No. 2022-1 (5-0).
• Approved third amendment to City Manager Armando Villa's employment agreement (5-0).

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review several items including multi-family residential design standards and municipal code amendments. Discussion also includes accessory dwelling unit plans and industrial good neighbor policies.

• Code Amendment No. LR21-0287 for multi-family residential objective design standards
• Change of Zone No. PLN 21-408 regarding general warehousing in the Economic Development Corridor
• Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans and guidebook
• Industrial Good Neighbor Policies

The Menifee Planning Commission adopted four resolutions recommending City Council approval of: objective design standards for multi-family residential, a zoning code amendment for general warehousing in the Economic Development Corridor, permit-ready ADU plans, and Industrial Good Neighbor Policies. All votes were 5-0 except the warehousing amendment, which passed 4-1 with Vice Chair LaDue dissenting. No public comments were received on the design standards item, but several property owners and an attorney spoke in opposition to the warehousing amendment.

• Adopted Resolution PC22-556 recommending objective design standards for multi-family residential (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC22-557 recommending zoning code amendment for general warehousing in Economic Development Corridor (4-1, LaDue no)
• Adopted Resolution PC22-558 recommending permit-ready ADU plan designs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC22-559 recommending Industrial Good Neighbor Policies as appendix to Design Guidelines (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will discuss a comprehensive update to the city's master plan for parks and recreation. The discussion includes a recommendation to City Council for a budget adjustment not to exceed $100,000.

• Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Budget adjustment of up to $100,000

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council allocate up to $100,000 in the FY 2021/2022 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment to complete a comprehensive update of the Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan. The commission also approved the January 13, 2022 special meeting minutes and the agenda with a minor correction. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Recommended $100,000 for Parks Master Plan update (5-0)
• Approved January 13, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with header correction (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive updates on the redistricting process and the Fire Department. The body is deciding on several agreements, including a mental health services MOU with Riverside County and a recycled water program for La Ladera Park.

• Warrant Register approval with a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan priorities
• MOU with Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health for crisis/triage services
• Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program participation for La Ladera Park
• Approval of final map and agreements for Parcel Map 37145 at Trumble Road and Highway 74

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center, authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a behavioral health MOU with Riverside County, and discussed redistricting draft maps and a CDBG consolidated plan. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved MOU with Menifee Global Medical Center (4-0)
• Approved behavioral health MOU with Riverside University Health Systems (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register totaling $1,973,803.68 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1118 for remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Authorized participation in EMWD Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program for La Ladera Park (5-0)
• Approved final map and agreements for Parcel Map 37145 (4-0, Liesemeyer recused)
• Accepted public improvements for Tract Map 37179 and approved 90% bond reduction (5-0)
• Received CDBG 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan priorities discussion (no vote)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to the Municipal Code regarding general warehousing and multi-family residential design standards. The body will also discuss permit-ready ADU plans and industrial policies.

• Public hearing for Change of Zone No. PLN 21-408 regarding General Warehousing in McCall and Southern Gateway Subareas
• Public hearing for Code Amendment No. LR21-0287 establishing multi-family ministerial review procedures
• Discussion of Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan designs and Guidebook
• Discussion of Good Neighbor Industrial Policies for the City's Design Guidelines

The Menifee Planning Commission held a brief regular meeting on January 26, 2022, but took no substantive decisions. Due to technical difficulties affecting public participation, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting to February 9, 2022. All agenda items, including a zone change, multi-family design standards, ADU plans, and industrial policies, were continued to that date.

• Adjourned meeting to February 9, 2022 due to technical difficulties (unanimous)
• Continued zone change PLN21-408 to February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued objective design standards for multi-family residential to February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued permit-ready ADU plans and guidebook to February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued good neighbor industrial policies to February 9, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including road widening and traffic signal installations. The body is also deciding on various professional service contracts and a grant application for edible food recovery.

• Valley Boulevard Widening Project: $1,244,031.81 for Dokken Engineering and $44,000 for Dennis Janda, Inc.
• Traffic signal improvements at Menifee Road/La Piedra Road and Murrieta Road/Rouse Road: $982,106.50
• Police Department fleet vehicles purchase: not-to-exceed $400,000
• Bundy Canyon/Scott Road Widening Project amendment: not-to-exceed $520,900
• CalRecycle Edible Food Recovery Grant application with Menifee Valley Community Cupboard

The Menifee City Council approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $1.24 million design contract for the Valley Boulevard Widening Project and a $982,106.50 construction contract for two traffic signals. The council also adopted a housing element zone change ordinance and established an underground utility district on Goetz Road. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.

• Approved $1,244,031.81 design contract for Valley Boulevard Widening Project (5-0)
• Approved $982,106.50 construction contract for traffic signals at Menifee/La Piedra and Murrieta/Rouse (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-333 for Housing Element Change of Zone (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1117 to establish Underground Utility District No. 2022-1 on Goetz Road (5-0)
• Approved $98,604.27 contract for Local Roadway Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved $94,901.71 design contract for Menifee Road Resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $520,900 amendment for Scott/Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 purchase of six police fleet vehicles (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Special Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will review the top five public submissions for a city flag design contest. The body aims to select three designs to move forward for City Council consideration.

• City Flag Design Contest review and selection
• Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission held a special meeting on January 13, 2022, and unanimously approved Commissioner Bangle as Chair and Commissioner Giedroyce as Vice Chair (4-0). They also approved the November 4, 2021 minutes and recommended three flag design finalists (options 1, 2, and 5) for further development. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest were informational updates.

• Approved Commissioner Bangle as Chair (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Giedroyce as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended flag design options 1, 2, and 5 to move forward (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair and receive a presentation on the 2022 City Council redistricting process. The agenda is otherwise primarily procedural with no public hearing or discussion items listed.

• Presentation on 2022 City Council Redistricting Process and Update
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Menifee Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or discussion items. The commission unanimously elected Dave White as Chair and Jeff LaDue as Vice Chair. It also approved the agenda and the December 8, 2021 minutes without modifications. A presentation on the 2022 City Council redistricting process was given, but no decisions were made on it.

• Elected Dave White as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jeff LaDue as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved agenda with no modifications (5-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (5-0)