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Menifee public meetings in 2025

82 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 03:30 PM

Special City Council Meeting

City Council to review land use financial analysis

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss a presentation on the City of Menifee Land Use Financial Analysis. The analysis was provided by Urban3, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council hears land use financial analysis presentation

The Menifee City Council held a special meeting on December 17, 2025, with Acting Mayor Karwin presiding. The only substantive item was a presentation by consultant Joseph Minicozzi of Urban 3 on the City of Menifee Land Use Financial Analysis, introduced by Economic Development Manager Kayla Charters. No formal decisions were made; the council and commission asked questions of staff and the consultant. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Menifee City Council to consider new special taxes for Nautical Cove and Bailey Park

The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing Bailey Park and Nautical Cove into a maintenance services district to levy special taxes. The body is also deciding on police department funding and updates to the city salary schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council approves salary schedule update, police recruit positions

The Menifee City Council approved a revised salary schedule and authorized position listing, adding Police Corporal and Police Officer Recruit classifications and adjusting part-time positions to reflect the mandatory minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $3.13 million warrant register, asset forfeiture appropriations, and multiple annexation-related resolutions for Community Facilities Districts. All votes were unanimous (4-0-1, with Mayor Estrada absent).

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ben __ Diederich SECONDER: Dean Deines
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1659, approving the revised Salary Schedule and Authorized Position Listing to include the positions of Police Corporal and Police Officer Recruit and adjusting the part-time…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1663, calling an election to annex territory, including Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2019-013, Bailey Park, located south of Scott Road, west of Bailey Park Boulevard, and east of…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1664, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Dan Temple
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1665 calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 31229, Nautical Cove, located west of Briggs Road, north of Holland Road, south of Tres Lagos Drive…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1666, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Dan Temple
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1668, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee; and MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Dan…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1669, certifying election result for Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee; and MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Dan Temple
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss potential Field of Honor event

The Menifee Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee will meet to review a potential Field of Honor event and approve minutes from the November 17 meeting. The group will also discuss future agenda items, including a Military Banner Program renewal and resources for veteran families.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends City-hosted Field of Honor event in 2026

The Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee unanimously approved a motion to recommend that the City of Menifee host a Field of Honor event in 2026. The committee also approved the December 15 agenda and postponed approval of the November 17 minutes due to lack of quorum. No public comments were made.

Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to discuss open-access model for Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will review a staffing proposal to convert the Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park to an open-access model. The body will also provide feedback on athletic field allocation and review the city's turf management program.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $4.99 million budget impact in the warrant register

The Menifee City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a waiver of ordinance readings and the ratification of voucher and payroll registers totaling a $4,985,943.63 budgetary impact. It will also vote on a contractor short list for the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program and related master service agreements. A public‑hearing resolution will be adopted to deny Appeal No. PLN25‑0193 for the Menifee 27 Project. Closed‑session legal counsel conferences on existing and anticipated litigation will be held before the regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council denied appeal and approved Menifee 27 Project conditions

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It ratified voucher lists with a total budget impact of $4,985,943.63 and approved several contracts, including a landscape agreement with Caltrans and IT purchases up to $300,000 per year. The council adopted Resolution No. 25‑1658, denying Appeal No. PLN25‑0193 and approving the tentative tract map and plot plan for the Menifee 27 Project.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich |
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1658 as modified, denying Appeal No. PLN25-0193, determining the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Sections 15182 (“Projects Pursuant to a…
3 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Committee Meeting

Senior Advisory Committee reviews 2026 calendar and tours, plus program overviews

The Senior Advisory Committee will hear program overviews from Youth Leaders of Menifee and the Inland Caregiver Resource Center’s PEARLS initiative. It will then review and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and select a date for the annual park and facility tour. Routine items include approval of the October 28, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on 2025 Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 California Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes. The body is also deciding on commercial vehicle parking restrictions and real property acquisitions for road widening projects.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts fire code, approves road contracts and other ordinances

The council adopted the 2025 California Fire and Wildland‑Urban Interface Codes and a new ordinance limiting commercial vehicle parking. It approved right‑of‑way contracts for the McCall and Valley Boulevard widening projects and accepted a $20,000 regional grant. Additional items included the Legado Specific Plan amendment, a street‑name resolution, and routine budget approvals.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2025-425, repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 of the Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code and adding Chapter 8.21 to the MMC and…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony and discuss future events

The Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee will review the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony to provide feedback for the 2026 event. The meeting includes a presentation on Riverside County Veterans’ Services. Members will also identify future agenda items regarding veteran resources and programs.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee met on November 17, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the November 17 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to adopt CEQA certification and plot plan for Pemcor Business Park

The Menifee Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing items. It will continue the Trumble and Watson Warehouse hearing to December 10, 2025. It will adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report and approving Plot Plan PLN23‑0245 for the Menifee (Pemcor) Business Park at 33521 Zeiders Road. It will also adopt resolutions for the Cypress Sands residential project, including an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of Tentative Tract Map 39364 and Plot Plan PLN24‑0137.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to review Salt Creek parkland assessment and 2026 celebration plans

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will discuss parkland dedication fees for the Salt Creek development. The body will also provide recommendations for the 2026 Independence Celebration and review final designs for park signage.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved 2026 meeting calendar and set Independence Day start time

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The consent calendar was passed and the Quimby Assessment for the Salt Creek development was approved. The 2026 commission meeting calendar was approved, including the cancellation of the January and July meetings. The commission moved the Independence Day Celebration start time to 5 PM and scheduled the parade for July 4, and approved a recognition award for Community Services Coordinator Chelsea Bollinger.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Thomas Giedroyce SECONDER: Mauricio Sanchez RESULT: Pass
4 yea
Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
[context] Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission November 6, 2025 Page 2 of 5 MOVER: Laz Peterson SECONDER: Mauricio Sanchez RESULT: Pass
4 yea
Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
[context] MOVER: Thomas Giedroyce SECONDER: Laz Peterson RESULT: Pass
8 yea
Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Menifee City Council to consider commercial vehicle parking ban on city streets

The City Council will discuss ordinances to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking and adopt the 2025 California Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes. The body is also considering the adoption of a new Tourism Master Plan and several highway safety grants.

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✓ Decided: City adopts tourism master plan and approves multiple Caltrans safety grant projects

The council adopted the Menifee Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan. It accepted three Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 grants for guardrail, striping, and pedestrian crossing projects and authorized the City Manager to execute supplemental agreements. The council also created a new Community Facilities District at Nautical Cove, approved annexations into an existing CFD, and increased the limits on two existing service agreements.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich of required public
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines_
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance as amended, amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140 to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking on City streets and highways. MOVER: Dan Temple SECONDER: Dean Deines
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with BLC Fleming, LLC and Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the Legado Specific Plan, located south of Rouse Road, west of Antelope…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 of the Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code and adding Chapter 8.21 to the MMC and adopting by reference…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Committee

Committee to appoint members for 2026 Senior Expo and Wellness Fair subcommittee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to appoint two members and one alternate to a subcommittee for the 2026 Senior Expo and Wellness Fair. The meeting will conclude with a park tour.

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✓ Decided: Committee appoints members to 2026 Senior Expo and Wellness Fair subcommittee

The Senior Advisory Committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 28, 2025 agenda. It also appointed Gloria Sanchez and Charmaine Summers as members of the 2026 Senior Expo and Wellness Fair subcommittee, with Laurie Garcia named as the alternate. All actions were approved without dissent.

Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 03:30 PM

2025 Education Summit Committee Meeting

Menifee Education Summit Committee to discuss growth and community safety

The committee is meeting to plan the 6th Annual Menifee Education Summit. Members will discuss how the city and schools can collaborate to address the impact of growth and promote community safety.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider residential project 'Menifee 27'

The Menifee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative tract map and plot plan for the 'Menifee 27' residential project. The commission is tasked with determining if the project requires additional environmental analysis and approving the map and plot plan.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Menifee 27 residential tract map (5‑0 vote)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8 meeting. It then adopted Resolution PC25‑675, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 39115 and Plot Plan PLN24‑0254 for the Menifee 27 residential project. The approval was recorded with a 5‑0 vote and no dissent.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-675 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 39115 (PLN24-0230) and Plot Plan No. PLN24-0254 for the “Menifee 27” residential project located north of Highway 74, south of Watson Road…
5 yea
Ramirez yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Thomas yea · Madrid yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2026 meeting calendar and discuss veteran events

The Menifee Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from September, review a proposed 2026 meeting calendar, and discuss future events including a Field of Honors and Military Banner Program renewal.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $120,000 increase to Holland Road/I‑215 Overcrossing contract

The Menifee City Council will hold a closed‑session briefing with legal counsel on several existing and anticipated litigation matters. During the regular session the Council will consider routine agenda items, approve the warrant register with a total budget impact of $5,766,822.94, and adopt a $15,323 State Homeland Security grant. The most consequential action is the approval of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., raising compensation by $120,000 for the Holland Road/I‑215 Overcrossing project to a maximum of $5,448,401.80. Additional items include waiving full readings of ordinances and other standard reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $120K contract amendment for Holland Road/I‑215 project

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It adopted resolutions to accept a $15,323 State Homeland Security grant and a $300 Clean Air microgrant, and to update the authorized position listing and salary schedule. The council approved a $120,000 amendment to the Southstar Engineering agreement for the Holland Road/I‑215 Overcrossing and a $182,499 change order for the Central Park Amphitheater. It also accepted public improvements for Tract Maps 36803 and 36484 and continued a public hearing on a commercial‑vehicle parking ordinance to November 5, 2025.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea
Ordinance Amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140 to Prohibit Certain Commercial Vehicle Parking on City Streets and Highways City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated staff was…
4 yea
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review development agreement amendment for Legado project

The Finance Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the Legado project development agreement and a bond premium reimbursement for Lennar Homes. The committee will also receive an annual report on Community Facilities District bond premiums.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee unanimously approved three Legado project recommendations

The committee approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting unanimously (2-0). It then unanimously approved a recommendation to amend the Development Agreement for the Legado project and forward it to City Council. The committee also unanimously approved a recommendation to reimburse a bond premium for the Legado Community Facilities District and to present it to City Council. Finally, it unanimously accepted the annual report on Community Facilities District bond premiums.

Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review Fitwell Health Fitness Center and Legado Specific Plan

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a fitness center project and an amendment to a development agreement. The body will also receive an annual report from the Community Development Department.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved Fitwell Health Center conditional use and environmental clearance

The Menifee Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC25-671, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fitwell Health Fitness Center project. It also approved Resolution PC25-672, granting the project's Plot Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, the commission approved Resolutions PC25-673 and PC25-674, recommending no further environmental review and endorsing Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan development agreement. All actions were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution PC25-674 recommending the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 2018-277 for the Legado Specific Plan with staff's modification. MOVER: Randy Madrid SECONDER…
5 yea · 1 nay
Ramirez yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Thomas yea · Madrid I yea · None I nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to review Quimby Assessment and recommend Lennar agreement for park funding

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will review and approve the Quimby Assessment for Heritage Village (Tract Map 38346) and recommend to City Council the Quimby Agreement with Lennar Homes to fund the East and West Parks and Paseos of Legado Phase 1. It will also consider a second review of Community Services Facility Rental User Fee recommendations and receive information on city‑owned vacant lots and infill opportunities. Monthly updates from the Parks & Facilities, Recreation & Administration, and Capital Improvement Program divisions will be filed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Heritage Village Quimby Assessment and recommended the Quimby Agreement

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the consent calendar items. It reviewed and approved the Quimby Assessment for Heritage Village and recommended that City Council adopt the Quimby Agreement with Lennar Homes. The commission also voted to recommend a 20% increase in community services user fees for non‑profit organizations and residents, and an adjustment for non‑residents. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Tom Giedroyce SECONDER: Laz Peterson
5 yea
Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
[context] MOVER: Laz Peterson SECONDER: Mauricio Sanchez
5 yea
Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
that the redlined item was included in each of the Commissioners folders. ACTION 4. Reviewed and approved Quimby Assessment for Heritage Village Tract Map (TM) 38346 to meet project requirements…
5 yea
Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider Holland Road widening and special tax levies

The City Council will discuss maintenance options for the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. The body is also deciding on several contracts for infrastructure projects and the adoption of special taxes for two Community Facilities Districts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted two special‑tax ordinances for Community Facilities Districts

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑421 and Ordinance No. 2025‑422, levying special taxes to fund Community Facilities District No. 2017‑1 Maintenance Services for Annexations 30 and 35. It approved the purchase of parcel APN 360 850 031 for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project, limited to $56,600. The Council also approved design and funding agreements for the Holland Road widening project, including a PSA with Wood Rodgers, Inc. up to $949,996.18 and a reimbursement agreement with WRCOG up to $4,279,000.

🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines __ oe
4 yea · 1 nay
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · None I nay
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Ben Diederich J
4 yea · 1 nay
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada I nay
Resolution No. 25-1636, to the Capital Projects Fund, approving an increase in revenue (Transfer In) and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $125,000 to account assigned by the Finance…
5 yea · 1 nay
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea · None I nay
[context] MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea · 1 nay
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea · None I nay
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council - Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan Workshop

City Council to hold workshop on tourism and identity master plan

The City Council will meet for a special workshop to review and discuss the Menifee Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council expressed support for Menifee tourism master plan

The council held a special meeting on Oct. 1, 2025, heard presentations from community members, and voiced support for the proposed Menifee Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan. No formal vote or vote tally was recorded.

Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Committee Meeting

Senior Advisory Committee will discuss community engagement and senior services plans

The Menifee Senior Advisory Committee meeting will include a presentation on the Inland Empire Master Plan for Aging. Committee members will discuss upcoming community engagement opportunities, locations for an annual park and facility tour, and feedback from the Senior Services Survey. A future agenda request for a Caregivers Resource Presentation in November 2025 is also noted.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council and Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Joint Meeting

City to discuss taking over park maintenance services

The Menifee City Council will hold a special meeting to review a fiscal analysis regarding the potential takeover of landscape maintenance and recreation services for the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District within the city limits.

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✓ Decided: City Council discussed Valley-Wide park annexation, no decisions made

The council and Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission held a discussion on a potential annexation of Valley-Wide Special District parks. Various members expressed support for local control and raised concerns about service levels and funding. No formal action, vote, or decision was recorded.

Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Menifee City Council to vote on 2025 California Building Standards Codes

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and discuss fire services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE. The meeting includes decisions on several land annexations and professional service contracts for city infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts annexation and special tax for Menifee Commerce Center

The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 3 minutes. It adopted the consent calendar, which included a $20,000 police K9 appropriation, a $989,880 design contract for the Heritage Lake Fire Station, and a memorandum for the Blue Envelope Program. The council also adopted a resolution to annex the Menifee Commerce Center into Community Facilities District 2017‑1 and levy a special tax on the annexed land.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
[context] ACTION: Adopted as Part of Consent MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Ben Diederich
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
Ordinance No. 2017­231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017­1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dan Temple
12 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
Ordinance No. 2017­231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017­1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin
12 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California…
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the…
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea
[context] MOVER: Ben Diederich SECONDER: Dan Temple
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple Menifee Mayor yea · City Council September yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Veteran and Military Families Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss property tax exemption for disabled veterans

The Menifee Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee will review the feasibility of a city-sponsored property tax exemption program for disabled veterans. The group will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear a presentation from the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce regarding business resources for veterans.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to approve restaurant building modification

The Menifee Planning Commission will consider a public hearing for a restaurant project at Menifee Lakes Shopping Center. Staff recommends approving a building configuration change and filing a Notice of Determination.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Richie’s Diner restaurant modification

The Menifee Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It then adopted Resolution PC25-670, approving the major modification for Richie’s Diner in the Menifee Lakes Shopping Center and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination. No other items were discussed.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution PC25-670 approving Major Modification No. PLN24-0119, for the approval of the new building configuration in the existing Menifee LakesShopping Center, located on the northwest corner of…
4 yea
Ramirez yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review a new Community Facilities District for 45 homes

The committee will review the proposed Community Facilities District 2025‑6 to finance public improvements for 45 single‑family homes at the northwest corner of Menifee Road and Coastline Avenue and recommend it to the City Council. It will also consider a fiscal impact analysis for a potential Public Safety Services CFD, receive an update to the Purchasing and Contracting Administrative Manual (AD‑35), review input on establishing a Section 115 Trust, and receive the City’s Annual Cash & Investment Overview for July 1 2024 to June 30 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved recommendation to submit a Community Facilities District for 45 homes

The Finance Committee unanimously approved several items, including the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, the annual cash and investment overview, and a recommendation to submit a Community Facilities District 2025-6 for 45 homes to the City Council. It also approved forwarding a fiscal impact analysis for a public safety services CFD, updating the Purchasing and Contracting Administrative Manual (AD-35), and considering the establishment of a Section 115 Trust. All actions were approved without dissent.

Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Commission tables Community Services facility rental fee recommendations

The commission approved the agenda unanimously (5‑0) with one modification. The August 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously (5‑0) with one modification. Commissioners voted to table the Community Services User Fee Recommendations and requested additional usage data and rate comparisons. The motion to table passed with all five members voting aye.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the rate comparisons be made against those of Murrieta, Temecula, and Valley­wide only. ACTION Tabled MOVER: Tierra Trembley SECONDER: Mauricio Sanchez RESULT: Pass
15 yea · 2 recused
Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea · Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea · Trembley yea · Foust yea · Peterson yea · Sanchez yea · Giedroyce yea · Unique Identity recused · an recused
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved Nova Power annexation, major contracts, and policy updates

The Menifee City Council unanimously approved the annexation of the Nova Power parcel into Community Facilities District 2017‑1 and authorized a special tax on the land. The council also adopted several contract awards and amendments, accepted the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 improvements, and approved an updated Community Facilities District policy. All actions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ben Diederich SECONDER: Dean Deines
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] ACTION: Adopted MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2017­231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017­1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Ben Diederich
10 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2017­231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017­1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dan Temple
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and 2. Designate a member…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider CEQA exemption and plot plan for Washbank Carwash

The Menifee Planning Commission will decide whether to exempt the Menifee Washbank Express Carwash project from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15332 and adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN22-0261, located on Haun Road north of Newport Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes and a public comments period for non‑agenda matters. No other decisions or discussion items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission postponed the Menifee Washbank Carwash decision

The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0). The minutes from the August 13 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0). The Menifee Washbank Express Carwash public hearing item was continued to the September 24, 2025 meeting after the commission expressed concerns. No other actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ivan Holler SECONDER: Randy Madrid J
5 yea
Ramirez yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Thomas yea · Madrid yea
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Committee Meeting

Committee to elect new vice chair and discuss transit appointments

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to elect a new vice chair, discuss appointing a member to a specialized transit working group, and review plans for a senior scam prevention presentation. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear updates on future aging initiatives.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Menifee City Council to discuss governance during Mayor's military deployment

The City Council will discuss appointment options for a Mayor Pro Tem and regional boards during the Mayor's six-month military deployment. The body is also considering new ordinances regarding open alcohol containers and the adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Codes.

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✓ Decided: City Council authorized $168,453 for opioid settlement programs

The council approved the agenda and consent calendar unanimously and ratified voucher lists totaling $5.66 million. It adopted a resolution allocating $168,453.02 from the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund for prevention and intervention programs. The council introduced the 2025 California Building Codes ordinance and set a September 17 hearing. Several agreements for infrastructure projects and a historic‑association MOU were also approved.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss MOU with local VFW post

The Menifee Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2025 and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Post 1956 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Denny's plot plan and CEQA exemption

The Menifee Planning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the July 23 meeting and consider a plot plan for a Denny's restaurant at the northeast corner of Newport Road and Bradley Road. The commission is tasked with determining if the project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Denny’s Restaurant project and CEQA exemption

The commission determined the Denny’s Restaurant project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted Resolution No. PC25-669 to approve its plot plan. Both actions were approved unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. No other public hearing items or consent calendar items were considered.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-669 approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0189, generally located on aportion of the lot on the northeast corner of Newport Road and Bradley Road. MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Randy…
4 yea
Ramirez yea · Knighten yea · Thomas yea · Madrid yea
Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to discuss renaming North Annex facility

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2025, and discuss a request to rename the North Annex facility in honor of Community Services Coordinator Chelsea Bollinger. The meeting will also include updates on department activities and future agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission approved the June 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No agenda modifications were requested. The commission asked staff to gather additional information on the Facility Naming Policy for the North Annex Facility and on ways to memorialize Chelsea Bollinger.

Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider property purchase and infrastructure contracts

The City Council will review several contracts for police and fire department improvements and a real property purchase for the Sun City Greenspace Project. The body will also discuss legislative term limits and the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approved land, tax and safety contracts, including a $450K greenspace purchase

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 16 minutes. A consent calendar containing multiple items—special‑tax levy, two annexations, a greenspace property purchase, a fire‑station construction bid, and police modular‑building leases—was adopted with a 5‑0 vote. The council also dissolved the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee and continued work on the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] ACTION: Adopted as Part of Consent MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Denny’s Restaurant CEQA exemption and plot plan

The Menifee Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on two development projects. Commissioners will decide whether to exempt the Denny’s Restaurant project from CEQA and approve its plot plan at the northeast corner of Newport Road and Bradley Road. They will also consider resolutions for the Santa Rosa Academy expansion, including an addendum to the environmental impact report and a major modification at the southeast corner of La Piedra Road and Sherman Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Santa Rosa Academy major modification

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5‑0). The Denny’s Restaurant item was continued to the August 13 meeting. The commission adopted Resolution PC25‑667 recommending Addendum 2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Town Center Specific Plan and adopted Resolution PC25‑668 approving Major Modification PLN25‑0003 for Santa Rosa Academy, directing staff to file a Notice of Determination.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-668 approving Major Modification No. PLN25-0003 and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination for Santa Rosa Academy, located at the southeast corner of La Piedra Road and…
5 yea
Ramirez yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Thomas yea · Madrid yea
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Committee Meeting

Senior Advisory Committee to discuss theatre excursion options

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to provide feedback on potential destinations for senior excursions to theatre productions. The committee will also recognize an exiting Vice-Chair and review minutes from May 27, 2025.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider warehouse project appeals and property condemnation

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding appeals for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project and the potential condemnation of property on Ethanac Road. The meeting also includes several grant acceptances and infrastructure contract approvals.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts strategic plan and approves multiple grants and contracts

The council adopted the City of Menifee’s updated 2023‑2028 Strategic Plan with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved several grant acceptances, levy authorizations, and contract awards, including a $15,782 Emergency Management grant, a $96,909.52 cannabis‑tax fund grant, and a $2,145,000 radio transmission services agreement. Additional actions included annual levies for community facilities districts and a road resurfacing contract worth $811,934.90.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN23­0040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
12 yea · 3 nay
Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada nay · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada nay · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada nay
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to hold workshop on Menifee Innovation District plan

The commission will consider a recommendation to conduct a workshop reviewing the draft preferred land‑use plan for the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan (MIDSP). The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the June 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes and a public comments period for non‑agenda items. No consent calendar or public hearing items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved agenda and minutes unanimously

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote and later approved the June 11, 2025 minutes also by a 5‑0 vote. A discussion item on the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan was presented, but no vote or formal action was taken.

Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review new housing district proposals and safety funding

The Finance Committee will discuss the formation of two new Community Facilities Districts for residential developments. Members will also review proposed policy amendments for special assessments and discuss a potential district for public safety services.

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✓ Decided: Approved formation of two new Community Facilities Districts for housing projects

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously (2‑0). It received and filed a report on maturity and first‑call dates for the City’s Community Facilities District bonds. The committee unanimously approved the formation of CFD 2025‑5 Nautical Cove for 233 homes north of Holland Road and CFD 2025‑3 Quail Hills for 130 homes between Williams Drive and Goetz Road, recommending both be submitted to the City Council. It also approved feedback on revisions to Policy CC‑20 and on the proposed Public Safety Services Community Facilities District and its fiscal impact study.

Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council adopts 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program and major contracts

The Menifee City Council will adopt the biennial budget and the five‑year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025‑2030. It will also consider several special‑tax ordinances for Community Facilities Districts and approve multiple professional‑services agreements totaling several million dollars. Additional items include waiving reading of ordinances and accepting completion notices for various infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two special tax ordinances and approves multiple service contracts

The City Council adopted Ordinances 2025‑414 and 2025‑415 to levy special taxes for two Community Facilities Districts. It also approved a fire‑hazard map ordinance, updated the FY 2025/2026 investment policy, and authorized access to tax records for a land‑use study. Several professional‑services agreements were approved, covering building safety, asphalt work, engineering, public‑safety counseling, forensic testing and other on‑call services.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Ricky Estrada _
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Kanwin —
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1595, approving the Capital Improvement Program Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 and the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025 2030…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR24 0135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning and Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code. MOVER: Ricky…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1599, committing $3,906,674 million in Committed Reserves from Rockport Ranch Mitigation Fee towards the future community center project and moving $2,000,000 from Assigned Fund…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Menifee Planning Commission meets to discuss state housing law

The Menifee Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding Assembly Bill 98, with no public hearings or consent calendar items scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved agenda unanimously (4-0-1)

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote (4-0-1, one commissioner absent). The minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously (4-0-1). No other actions or decisions were taken.

Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Parks Commission to discuss future park and trail projects

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 1 meeting and discuss future projects including a memorial naming, a Central Park tour, and land acquisition for trails.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission approved the May 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0) with no modifications. The agenda for the June 5, 2025 meeting was also approved without any changes. No other actions or approvals were taken during the meeting.

Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Menifee City Council to consider new Community Facilities District for Menifee Vista

The City Council will discuss the formation of Community Facilities District 2025-1 and the issuance of special tax bonds for McLaughlin Village. The body is also reviewing solid waste rate adjustments and several professional service contract amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved creation of CFD 2025‑1 for Menifee Vista and related levy

The City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar by a 4‑0‑1 vote. It adopted multiple resolutions to levy assessments for Landscape and Lighting District 89‑1, County Service Area charges, and Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District 2022‑3. The Council established Community Facilities District 2025‑1 for Menifee Vista, certified its election results, and authorized a special‑tax levy, each approved 4‑0‑1. Several contract amendments and a $150,000 forensic phlebotomy services award were also approved.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines —
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1587 determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD 2025 1 and calling an election. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ricky Estrada __ ; _ a _
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1588 certifying election results for CFD 2025 1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines __ _ — ee
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD 2025 1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin | —
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1589, calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 330 230 023, associated with Tentative Tract Map 38128, Menifee Vista, located north of Rouse Road…
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1590, declaring results of special landowner election. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Ordinance No. 2017 231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017 1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
resolution and the Solid Waste Delinquency Report to be filed with the County of Riverside Auditor Controller by Waste Management. MOVER: Ricky Estrada
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
to adopt the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps in the Local Responsibility Areas for the City of Menifee with an effective date of August 1, 2025. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1592, authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds and the execution and delivery of bond documents in connection with Community Facilities District 2022 2, McLaughlin Village…
4 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed May 28, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Kaiser Permanente medical office and code amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a medical office project and discuss proposed changes to the city's municipal code. The body is asked to recommend specific ordinances and exemptions to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Kaiser Permanente medical office plan

The commission approved the Kaiser Permanente Medical Office project by adopting Resolution PC25-665 and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption. It also adopted Resolution PC25-666 recommending the City Council amend Titles 5, 7, and 9 of the Municipal Code. Both resolutions were approved unanimously with a 4‑0‑1 vote (four in favor, one absent).

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-665 approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0103, Master Sign Program No. PLN24-0193 and Minor Exception No. PLN24-0201, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the Kaiser…
4 yea
Holler yea · Ramirez yea · Knighten yea · Madrid I yea
to amend Title 5 (Business Regulations), Title 7 (Subdivisions), and Title 9 (Development Code) of the Menifee Municipal Code. MOVER: Randy Madrid SECONDER: Michael Knighten [
4 yea
Holler yea · Ramirez yea · Knighten yea · Madrid I yea
Wed May 21, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $1.15 M land purchase for new open‑space park

The Menifee City Council will hold a closed‑session to address a liability claim by Jason Adams and several pending litigations. In the regular session, council members will consider a consent calendar that includes waiving ordinance readings, ratifying voucher lists with a $4,511,054.09 budget impact, and approving a purchase agreement for 19 parcels west of Menifee Road to be designated as open space, not to exceed $1,150,000. Additional agenda items include contract amendments for professional services and budget adjustments related to those projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.15 M purchase of Menifee Hills open‑space property

The City Council approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It ratified voucher and payroll registers with a total budgetary impact of $4,511,054.09 and adopted a resolution approving FY 2025/26 road projects under SB 1. The Council authorized the City Manager to purchase 19 parcels known as Menifee Hills for up to $1,150,000 as open space, and approved related funding adjustments and contract amendments.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin ee
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea
Resolution No. 25-1577, amending the General Fund approving an increase in revenue (Transfer In) and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $1,164,540 to account assigned by the Finance…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed May 14, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to approve Cantalena tract maps and Northern Gateway warehouse plan

The commission will decide whether to adopt resolutions approving two tentative tract maps for the Cantalena project and a plot plan for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center warehouse. It will also review the FY 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan and hold a workshop on the draft Menifee Innovation District land‑use plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Cantalena tract maps and Northern Gateway warehouse plan

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It adopted resolutions approving two tentative tract maps and a plot plan for the Cantalena project, and certified the Environmental Impact Report and approved a plot plan for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center warehouse. The commission also adopted a resolution confirming that capital‑improvement projects align with the General Plan and recommended reprioritizing Antelope Road improvements. The Innovation District Specific Plan was continued to a future meeting.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25 663 approving Plot Plan No. PLN23 0040 generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road. MOVER: lvan Holler…
4 yea · 1 nay
Holer yea · Thomas yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 13, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Investment Policy

The Finance Committee will discuss and provide feedback on the proposed Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The committee may recommend the policy be submitted to the City Council for final approval.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved March minutes and recommended investment policy review

The committee unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (2‑0). They reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Investment Policy, provided feedback, and recommended that it be submitted to the City Council for approval at a future meeting.

Wed May 7, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Fiscal Years 2025/2026 - 2026/2027 Biennial Budget Workshop

City Council to hold budget workshop for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27

The City Council will review a presentation and provide input on the proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.

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✓ Decided: City Council voiced support for FY 2025/26 & 2026/27 budget

The City Manager, CFO Travis Hickey and Public Works Director Nick Fidler presented the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 operating and capital improvement program budgets. Council members asked staff questions about the proposals. The council subsequently spoke in favor of the proposed budget, though no formal vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 PM.

Wed May 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider $16.1 million contract for Bradley Road Bridge project

The City Council will vote on several construction contracts and a new ordinance to revise city procurement procedures. The body will also hold a public hearing on the 2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $16.15 M bridge contract and approved $2.92 M water utility amendment

The Menifee City Council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It adopted a new procurement‑procedures ordinance and accepted a $13,032 Justice Assistance Grant for the police department. The council awarded a $16,152,581.15 contract to Ames Construction for the Bradley Road Bridge and approved a $2,921,200 amendment to the Eastern Municipal Water District utility agreement. It also adopted the FY 2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1573, appropriating $2,921,200 of Capital Project Funds (Fund 4320) in revenues and expenditures. MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Resolution No. 25-1575, approving the City’s Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program Year (“PY”) 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute…
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Thu May 1, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission will review CIP budget recommendations for FY 2025‑2027

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will discuss the Capital Improvement Program budget recommendations for Fiscal Years 2025‑2027 and provide a recommendation to City Council on infill projects. It will also receive and file an informational report on public‑private partnerships and may give feedback on potential partnership models. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of April 3, 2025 minutes, public comments, and updates from the Community Services Department.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $1.2 M park funding recommendation for lighting and playgrounds

The commission unanimously approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend that the City Council allocate the $1.2 million of unassigned park funding to install field lighting at Hidden Hills Park and E.L. Pete Petersen Park, finish funding for the Banner Village Park playground, and apply any remaining money to other park projects. No agenda modifications were requested.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] and with remaining funds allocated to other park projects MOVER: Laz Peterson SECONDER: Mauricio Sanchez \
2 yea
Foust. Peterson yea · Sanchez I yea
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 05:30 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Future Community Center Design Joint Workshop

City Council to review design for future Menifee Community Center

The City Council will hold a design workshop for the future Menifee Community Center. Members will review and provide feedback on building signage and the Visual and Performing Arts space.

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✓ Decided: Council reviewed and gave feedback on future community center design

The Menifee City Council held a special meeting and a joint workshop on April 29, 2025. Council members and staff reviewed the final design elements for signage, landscaping, and the Visual and Performing Arts space of the future Menifee Community Center (CIP Project No. 23‑10) located at La Piedra and Menifee Road. They provided feedback on those design elements. No vote tallies were recorded.

Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Commission to adopt two tentative tract maps for Oak Hills West and Menifee Coastline

The Planning Commission will consider resolutions to adopt Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations for two projects, concluding they will not significantly affect the environment. It will then vote to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 38652 (Oak Hills West) and Tentative Tract Map No. 38525 (Menifee Coastline). No other agenda items require action.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved two tentative tract maps for new developments

The Menifee Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC25-656 and PC25-657, approving an Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Tentative Tract Map No. 38652 (Oak Hills West). It also adopted Resolution PC25-658 and PC25-659, approving an Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Tentative Tract Map No. 38525 (Menifee Coastline). All four resolutions were approved by a 4‑0‑1 vote (Thomas absent). No other substantive actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-659 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38525 (PLN23-0063) generally located northwest corner of the Coastline Avenue and Menifee Road intersection. MOVER: Ivan Holler SECONDER…
4 yea
Holler yea · Ramirez yea · Knighten yea · Madrid I yea
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 02:00 PM

Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee Meeting

Committee to review Measure DD budget for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027

The Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The committee may recommend approval of this budget to the City Council for their May 7, 2025, Budget Workshop.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends QoL budget approval and adopts prior meeting minutes

The Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the January 23 and February 11, 2025 meetings. It reviewed the recommended Quality of Life budget for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and voted to recommend its approval to the City Council at the May 7 budget workshop. No other actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Nicolas Zappia SECONDER: June Conant
5 yea
Hakala yea · Zappia yea · Derner yea · Conant yea · Standish I yea
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Capital Improvement Plan Workshop

City Council to discuss 2025-27 capital improvement plan

The Menifee City Council will hold a special workshop to review and provide feedback on the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27. This meeting is a discussion item and does not involve a formal vote.

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✓ Decided: Council freezes funding for two capital improvement projects

The council approved freezing the funds earmarked for CIP 22-12 (Fuel Station) and CIP 22-04 (Bailey Park). They directed the Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission to evaluate lighting needs at Pete Peterson and Hidden Hills Parks. The council also reprioritized the Holland Road section from Bradley Road to Murrieta Road to priority two and moved a feasibility study for the Paloma Wash–Salt Creek trail connection to priority three. All actions passed unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea · 1 nay
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea · None I nay
[context] Approved the reprioritization of the following projects: e The section of Holland Road from Bradley Road to Murrieta Road from priority three to priority two, and e Feasibility study on the…
5 yea · 1 nay
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines I yea · None I nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $8.2 million in voucher and payroll registers

The Menifee City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including a waiver of reading for listed ordinances and the ratification of voucher, payroll and EFT registers totaling $8,195,386.39. It will also adopt several special‑tax levy ordinances for the Quartz Trail, Heritage Village and two annexations, and accept a $2,500 NRPA grant for the Community Services Department. Additional items include a land dedication for Quail Valley Park and a bid award for a pedestrian crossing on Audie Murphy Road.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple special‑tax levies and authorized a new bond issue

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, except for Item 10.6 which was pulled for further discussion. It ratified voucher and payroll registers totaling $8,195,386.39 and adopted four ordinances levying special taxes for the Quartz Trail, Heritage Village, and two Maintenance Services annexations. The body also accepted a $2,500 NRPA grant, approved a land‑dedication agreement for the Quail Valley Park project, awarded a $167,885 contract for the Audie Murphy Road pedestrian crossing, and authorized a special‑tax bond issuance for Improvement Area 1 of the Cimarron Ridge Community Facilities District.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin |
4 yea · 1 nay
Karwin yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea · Estrada nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider new wireless tower and Salt Creek tract map

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a conditional use permit for a wireless tower and the approval of a tentative tract map. The body will also review minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Verizon permit and new tract map

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 26 minutes. It adopted Resolution PC25-653, granting Conditional Use Permit PLN24-0071 for the Rockport Verizon Wireless Mono‑Eucalyptus project and declared the project exempt from CEQA. The commission also adopted an Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution PC25-654) and approved Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 (Resolution PC25-655).

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. PC25-653 approving Conditional Use Permit No. PLN24-0071 for Rockport Verizon Wireless Mono-Eucalyptus located near the northeast corner of Menifee Lakes Drive and Camino Cristal…
5 yea
Holler yea · Thomas yea · Ramirez yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea
Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to review park plans and budgets for Menifee

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will review park conceptual plans and parkland dedication requirements for several projects. The body will also provide feedback on the Community Services Department's biennial budget and user fees.

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✓ Decided: Commission held regular meeting; no decisions were taken

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission met on April 3, 2025. The agenda included presentations, budget reviews, and future agenda requests, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. No vote tallies or formal decisions were recorded.

Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Capital Improvement Plan Workshop

City Council to review 10-year financial forecast and Capital Improvement Program

The Menifee City Council will hold a special workshop to receive an update on the 10-year financial forecast model and provide input on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27.

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✓ Decided: Council approves pursuit of funding for multiple capital projects

The Menifee City Council voted to pursue funding for Banner Park improvements, a Salt Creek and Paloma Wash trail connection, a separate phase to widen and realign Holland Road to Lake Elsinore, and to allocate excess Rockport development fees to a future community center. The motion was moved by Councilmember Bob Karwin, seconded by Dean Deines, and passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines |
5 yea
Estrada yea · Karwin yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Deines yea
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider $2.2M for Garbani Road / I-215 Interchange Project

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including federal funding for the Garbani Road / I-215 Interchange. The body will also discuss professional services for school-related transportation projects and various road improvements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $2.2 M federal funding for Garbani Road/I‑215 interchange

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It adopted resolutions to accept up to $2,200,000 in federal funds for the Garbani Road/I‑215 Interchange Project. The council also approved a procurement agreement for Senate Bill 1383 waste compliance and affirmed the police department’s military equipment policy. Additional items such as proclamations and budgetary approvals were recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ricky Estrada J
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich |
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich es —
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1557, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 2025 2. Menifee Mayor and City Council April 2, 2025 Page 9 of 14 MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines |
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1558, certifying election results for CFD No. 2025 2; and MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines |
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2025 2. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Ben Diederich oe
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1560, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 2025 4. Menifee Mayor and City Council April 2, 2025 Page 10 of 14 MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1561, certifying election results for CFD No. 2025 4. MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2025 4. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin |
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1562, calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333 040 045 and 333 040 046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall…
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1563, declaring results of special landowner election. MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich _ yea
Ordinance No. 2017 231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017 1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines — _ [
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich _ yea
Resolution No. 25-1564, calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community…
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Resolution No. 25-1565, declaring results of special landowner election. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dean Deines _
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Ordinance No. 2017 231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017 1. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Ben Diederich _
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ricky Estrada |
5 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederich yea
Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review draft Purchasing Ordinance update

The Menifee Finance Committee will meet on March 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The committee will approve minutes from the January 30 and February 25 meetings and discuss a municipal code update. The primary discussion item is a draft update to the Purchasing Ordinance, which members will review and comment on before recommending it to the City Council for future approval.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves two prior meeting minutes and recommends ordinance review

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 30 and February 25, 2025 Finance Committee meetings. It reviewed the draft Purchasing Ordinance update, provided comments, and recommended that the ordinance be submitted to the City Council for approval at a future meeting. No other actions were taken.

Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Oak Hills West tract map

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Oak Hills West project. The body is considering the approval of a tentative tract map and an environmental study for the site.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission postponed Oak Hills West tract map decision to April 23

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 12 and March 12, 2025 minutes unanimously. The public hearing on Tentative Tract Map No. 38652 “Oak Hills West” was continued to the April 23, 2025 meeting. All votes were recorded as unanimous with one member absent.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Tammy Ramirez
4 yea
Thomas yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez yea
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission considers plot plan and permit for Caliber Collision

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a plot plan and conditional use permit for Caliber Collision. The body will also discuss California legislation updates and appoint members to a specific plan subcommittee.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Caliber Collision project with conditions

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Plot Plan for Caliber Collision, located south of Scott Road, east of Howard Road, and west of Zeiders Road, adopting resolutions for a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the project itself. The approval included a condition to upsize trees on the south side of the building to 36-inch box trees. The commission also appointed two commissioners to an ad hoc subcommittee for the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan and continued the February 12, 2025 minutes to a future meeting.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] City of Menifee Planning Commission March 12, 2025 Page 1 of 3 MOVER: Michael Knighten SECONDER: Randy Madrid
5 yea · 1 nay
Thomas yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez I yea · None I nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Commission to review FY 2025–2027 budget priorities and park master plan

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will discuss the implementation of the 2023 Parks Master Plan. Members will also provide input on project prioritization and resource allocation for the Fiscal Year 2025–2027 Biennial Budget.

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✓ Decided: Commission reviews budgets, recommends land acquisition for parks

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission received updates on the Parks Master Plan, the FY 2025-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, and the biennial budget priorities. They recommended focusing on land acquisition to address park deficit and using existing budget to improve amenities. Staff will request council to remove the Bradley Basin Park project due to construction barriers. The commission also suggested reducing vehicle congestion at large events by encouraging walking or biking.

Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Strategic Plan Workshop

City Council to hold Strategic Plan Workshop

The City Council will meet to review and discuss the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. The body will consider potential adjustments to the plan's objectives and performance measures.

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✓ Decided: Council backs strategic plan changes, adds regional park goal

The City Council held a special meeting for a strategic plan workshop, receiving a presentation from the Deputy City Manager and asking questions. Council members voiced support for the staff-proposed changes and gave consensus to enhance line item 3.D under Community Engagement and Social Infrastructure to include integration of a regional park. No formal votes were taken; the actions were consensus-based.

Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $9.2 M funding for Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek

The Menifee City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar actions, including waiving readings, approving voucher lists, and adopting several ordinances. The most significant item is a resolution to accept federal and state program funds—up to $9.2 million—for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek project. Additional items include adopting a development‑agreement amendment for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan and adopting a new bicycles, e‑bikes, e‑scooters and e‑skateboards ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.2M in funding for Bradley Road Bridge project

The Menifee City Council approved a consent calendar including acceptance of $9.2 million in federal and state funds for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek project, adopted ordinances on Cimarron Ridge and e-bike regulations, and awarded several contracts. The council also approved a $2.71 million bid for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge and a $500,000 reimbursement agreement for the Ethanac Road intersection project. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar and one public hearing.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea · 1 nay
Deines yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Karwin yea · Estrada yea · None I nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 04:00 PM

City Council and Planning Commission Joint Workshop - Role of a Planning Commissioner

City Council and Planning Commission hold workshop on commissioner roles

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The body will receive an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Planning Commissioner.

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✓ Decided: Council and Planning Commission hold joint workshop on commissioner role

The Menifee City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to receive an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Planning Commissioner, the development process, land uses, zoning, and environmental review. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only.

Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review bond issuance for McLaughlin Village

The Finance Committee will discuss financing for public improvements in two housing developments. The committee may recommend that the City Council consider a bond issuance for McLaughlin Village and a financing plan amendment for Legado.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends bond issuance for McLaughlin Village CFD

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended proceeding with a bond issuance for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2, McLaughlin Village, to finance public improvements for 126 homes. They also reviewed and recommended submitting a proposed change to CFD No. 2022-3, Legado, to the City Council. The committee approved the 2025 meeting schedule.

Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City approves $275,000 property purchase for Ethanac Road realignment project

The Menifee City Council will consider several consent‑calendar actions, including a $275,000 acquisition of real property at 27930 Watson Road for the Ethanac Road/Antelope Road/Highway 74 Intersection Realignment Project. The Council will also adopt a new ordinance updating participation and fees in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program, and consider a $20,000 grant for youth sports equity. Additional items include formation of two Community Facilities Districts and updates to various contracts and agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council initiates litigation, adopts TUMF fee update and new CFD districts

The Menifee City Council voted 4-1 to initiate litigation against an unnamed party, with Mayor Estrada dissenting. The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including adopting Ordinance No. 2025-406 to update the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program and fees, and adopted resolutions to form two new Community Facilities Districts (Menifee Vista and Heritage Village) and annex three areas into CFD 2017-1. The council also introduced an ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, scooters, and skateboards, and approved a $275,000 property purchase for a road project.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines __ _ |
5 yea · 1 nay
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Temple yea · Deines yea · Diederict yea · None I nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - Future Community Center Joint Workshop

Council to review exterior design of future Menifee Community Center

The Menifee City Council will hold a design workshop to review the exterior design of the planned Menifee Community Center. Council members will consider feedback on the design as part of Capital Improvement Project No. 23‑10, located at La Piedra and Menifee Road. No decisions on construction or funding are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council picks design palette for new Menifee Community Center

The City Council and commissioners held a joint workshop on the future Menifee Community Center design. They reached consensus on Palette Option No. 1 and directed staff to return with additional renderings for place-making opportunities and floor plan options. No formal votes were taken; the action was a consensus direction.

Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Garbani North tract map

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tentative tract map for the Garbani North project. The body will also review the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Garbani North tract map and environmental review

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a tentative tract map for the Garbani North project, located north of Garbani Road, south of Tupelo Road, and west of Linda Lee Drive, along with a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The commission also appointed Randy Madrid as Chair and Ivan Holler as Vice Chair, and received the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Tammy Ramirez SECONDER: Chris Thomas _ __
5 yea
Thomas yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez yea
[context] MOVER: Michael Knighten SECONDER: Ivan Holler
5 yea
Thomas yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez yea
that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Ivan Holler _
5 yea
Thomas yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez yea
Resolution No. PC25-650 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38683 (PLN23-0062). MOVER: Randy Madrid _SECONDER: Chris Thomas _ :
5 yea
Thomas yea · Holler yea · Knighten yea · Madrid yea · Ramirez yea
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee Special Meeting

Menifee committee to select chair and vice chair

The Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee will meet to appoint a chair and vice chair and review an overview of the committee's purpose. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

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✓ Decided: Menifee Measure DD committee appoints Standish as chair, Conant as vice chair

The Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee held a special meeting and unanimously appointed John Standish as Chair and June Conant as Vice Chair. The committee also received a staff presentation on the committee's purpose, funding, budget, and capital improvement projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] ROLL CALL Present: Sarah Hakala, June Conant, Phil Derner, John Standish, Nicholis Zappia
5 yea
Hakala yea · Conant yea · Derner yea · Standish yea · Zappia yea
Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

Parks commission to appoint members to city committees

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss appointing representatives to various city committees. The agenda includes updates from the Community Services Department and future topics such as fee reviews and park development.

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✓ Decided: Menifee parks commission reappoints chair, vice-chair, fills committee seats

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission reappointed David Foust as Chair and Laz Peterson as Vice-Chair (5-0). Commissioner Tom Giedroyce was selected as alternate for the CEDS Committee, and Chair Foust was appointed to the Teen Awards Selection Committee. The commission also approved the December 5, 2024 minutes and heard updates on parks, programs, and capital projects.

Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting

Council appoints Ben Diederich and approves FY 2024/25 mid‑year budget adjustments

The Menifee City Council will adopt a resolution appointing Ben Diederich as the District 2 Councilmember. The Council will accept the Fiscal Year 2024/25 mid‑year budget review, approve additional revenue and appropriations, update the authorized position listing for staffing changes, adopt a budget amendment, and receive an update on the Capital Improvement Program.

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✓ Decided: Menifee Council appoints Ben Diederich to District 2 seat

The Menifee City Council held a special meeting and appointed Ben Diederich as the District 2 Councilmember, filling a vacancy. The council also accepted the mid-year budget review, approved additional budget revenue and appropriations, adopted resolutions updating the authorized position listing and approving budget adjustments, and received a capital improvement program update. All actions were approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No.25-1530, approving the Fiscal Year 2024125 Mid-Year Budget adjustments; and 4. Received an update on the Fiscal Year 2024125 Capital lmprovement Program
5 yea
Deines yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Karuin yea · Estrada yea
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to update the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program

The Menifee City Council will consider a public hearing to introduce and adopt an ordinance that updates participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program and amends the fee based on the 2024 Nexus Study. The meeting also includes a closed‑session legal briefing, routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, and several consent‑calendar actions such as contract change orders and project completions.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 4-1 to initiate litigation after closed session

The City Council voted 4-1 (Estrada dissenting) to direct initiation of litigation, as reported out from closed session. The council also introduced an ordinance to update participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program and adopted a resolution amending the fee, both unanimously. All consent calendar items, including warrants, contracts, and project acceptances, were approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was approved by the following vote MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines
5 yea
Deines yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Karwin yea · Estrada yea
Ordinance No. 2017-229 to update participation in the TUMF program. MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob Karwin
5 yea
Deines yea · Diederich yea · Temple yea · Karwin yea · Estrada yea
Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to discuss bond issuance for Cimarron Ridge development

The Finance Committee will review a proposed bond issuance request from Pulte Homes. This funding is intended for public improvements related to a 424-home community. The committee may recommend that the Finance Department prepare legal documents for future City Council presentation.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends moving forward with Cimarron Ridge bond issuance

The Finance Committee reviewed a proposed bond issuance for Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 Improvement Area 1, Cimarron Ridge, by Pulte Homes, to finance public improvements for a 424-home development south of Rouse Road and west of Byers Road. The committee recommended that the Finance Department proceed with preparing the Official Statement and other legal documents for presentation to the City Council at a future meeting. The minutes from December 10, 2024, were approved unanimously (2-0).

Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Special Joint Workshop - Ethics Training

City Council and committees receive ethics training under Assembly Bill 1234

The Menifee City Council, its commissions, committees, and staff will attend a joint workshop on ethics training. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching will present the required content of Assembly Bill 1234, covering ethics and conflicts of interest, the roles and relationships of council, commission, committee, and staff members, and an overview of public service laws and principles. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee Meeting

Committee to review and recommend FY2024/25 mid-year budget adjustments for Measure DD

The Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee will receive the FY2024/25 mid-year budget and Capital Improvement Program update. Members will review the proposed budget adjustments and formulate a recommendation for City Council at its February 5, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Measure DD mid-year budget adjustments

The Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee reviewed the FY2024/25 mid-year budget and capital improvement updates and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed budget adjustments to the City Council. The committee also discussed the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 and the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: John Standish SECONDER: June Conant
5 yea
Conant yea · Derner yea · Hakala yea · Ramlogan yea · Standish yea
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Commission to consider Development Agreement Amendment No. 3 for Cimarron Ridge

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. The sole public‑hearing item is Development Agreement Amendment No. 3 for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan. Commissioners will vote on two resolutions: one recommending no further environmental review and another recommending the City Council adopt the amendment. The meeting also includes standard public comment time and director reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Cimarron Ridge Development Agreement Amendment No. 3

The Menifee Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Agreement Amendment No. 3 for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan, including a finding that no additional environmental review is required. The commission also approved the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance approving Development Agreement Amendment No. 3 for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan. MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Tammy Ramirez
12 yea
Diederich yea · Thomas yea · Holler yea · Ramirez yea · Diederich yea · Thomas yea · Holler yea · Ramirez yea · Diederich yea · Thomas yea · Holler yea · Ramirez yea
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting - District 2 City Councilmember Forum

Menifee City Council to hold forum for District 2 vacancy applicants

The City Council is holding a special meeting to facilitate a forum for applicants seeking to fill the District 2 vacancy. Applicants will present themselves and address the Council as part of the established appointment process.

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✓ Decided: Menifee council hears District 2 applicants; no appointment made

The special meeting was held solely for a public forum where seven applicants for the vacant District 2 council seat gave statements and answered council questions. No appointment or other substantive decision was made; the meeting adjourned after the forum.

Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider annexing Encanto/McCall Gas Station into CFD with special tax

The Menifee City Council will hold a closed‑session conference to negotiate price and payment terms for parcel 360‑850‑031 with SH‑Menifee, LLC, and discuss two anticipated litigation cases and one new litigation case. During the regular session the Council will approve a warrant register totaling $7,180,911.56, adopt several capital improvement contracts—including an EV charging system purchase and drainage improvements—and hold a public hearing to annex the Encanto/McCall Gas Station area into Community Facilities District 2017‑1 with a special tax levy. The meeting also includes appointments to city commissions and a vote on a District 2 council vacancy.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Ben Diederich to fill District 2 vacancy

The Menifee City Council appointed Ben Diederich to fill the vacant District 2 council seat, serving until December 2026, with a 3-1 vote (Mayor Estrada dissenting). The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $7.18 million warrant register, and made numerous committee and commission appointments. A public hearing on annexation for the Encanto/McCall gas station was pulled from the agenda.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Bob KaMin
4 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Deines yea · Temple yea
[context] 24-02, located at the westbound turn pocket of lvlccall Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard, in a total amount not-to-exceed $123,000 MOVER: Ricky Estrada SECONDER: Dan Temple
4 yea
Karwin yea · Estrada yea · Deines yea · Temple yea
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1 nay
Estrada nay