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Gity Council Chambers
2984/- Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
BillZimmerman, Mayor
Greg August, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobeh District3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 4, 2O2O
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Sarah A. Manwaring, Gity Glerk
M!NUTES
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.)
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers
August, Deines, Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer and Mayor Zimmerman. Councilmember Sobek
was absent. There were no public comments. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at
5:00 p.m. for the purposes listed below.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Thomas P. Fuhrman v. City of Menifee
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC1600382
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
lnitiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code paragraph ( ) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9
1 potential case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
BTS Sun City LLC v City of Menifee, Lionel Martinez
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. R1C1905639
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
ln Re BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2000437
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
!n Re BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2OO0444
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
ln Re BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2000445
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Tony Falco and Rosa Falco v. City of Menifee
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC1700399
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REGULAR MEETING (6:00 P.M)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. City Attorney Jeffrey
Melching stated that was no reportable action from Closed Session.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
BillZimmerman
Greg August
Lesa Sobek
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Title
Mayor
District 1
District 3
District 2
District 4
Status
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Ryan Sharp, lmpact Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Eddy Gutierrez, Menifee Police Lieutenant Gutierrez's son, led the flag salute
PRESENTATIONS
5.1. RSO Lieutenant Scott Forbes Retirement Recognition
Riverside County Sheriff Captain Matthew Sims introduced Lieutenant Scott
Forbes and shared Lt. Forbes' law enforcement career history. The City Council
thanked him for his years of service to the City of Menifee and presented Lt.
Forbes with a plaque and street sign with his name on it. Lt. Forbes stated he
had enjoyed his time working for the City and would miss his colleagues and City
staff.
Brenda Dennstedt, on behalf of Supervisor Jeff Hewitt, thanked Lt. Forbes for his
service and wished him all of the best.
Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh commissioned and authorized the first Menifee
Police Department Badge and Patch. Captain Karrer and Gutierrez revealed the
pictures Menifee Police Department badge and patch and Chief Walsh reported
on the designs and their meanings. The designs were developed by a
collaboration of Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) students and the Police
Captains.
5.3. Swearing in of Menifee Police Lieutenants Denise Keith and Heriberto Gutierrez
Chief Walsh introduced the new Menifee Police Lieutenants, Denise Keith and
Heriberto Gutierrez, and provided their background and history of their careers
The Lieutenants introduced their families. City Clerk Sarah Manwaring
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5.2. Menifee Police Department Badge and Patch Presentation
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administered the oath of office to the Lieutenants. Lieutenant Gutierrez's pin was
placed by his daughter and Lieutenant Keith's pin was placed by her mother. The
City Council thanked those who came out in support of the Menifee Police
Department.
5.4. Community Services Events Update
Community Services Director Jonathan Smith introduced Community Services
Supervisor Jason Hendrix who presented a video highlighting the upcoming
events in the community this year.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved (4-0-1; Councilmember Sobek absent) with no modifications
7. PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Don Vesey, Menifee resident, announced the next Quail Valley Community Group
meeting would be held March 10,2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Mr. Vesey
reported on the topics that would be discussed.
Brianna Harnden, Menifee resident, thanked Senior Management Analyst Samantha
Rodriguez for her work on the Waste Management contract and spoke in favor of the
new Menifee Police Department.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember August reported on the meeting he attended.o Meeting with Director of Operations for the Cherry Hills Golf Course
Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer reported on the meetings and events he attendedo Hidden Hills Park Grand Opening. Tour of Fire Stations with Battalion Chief Josh Bischoffo Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Board Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer shared a short video with an update on the Coronavirus
from the WRCOG Board Meeting. Mayor Zimmerman reported on an email received
from Congressman Ken Calvert regarding funding for diagnostic testing for the
Coronavirus.
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended.o Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. Hidden Hills Park Grand Opening. Menifee Munch at Bushfire Grill. Veteran Organization Meeting with Veteran Sisters, VFW 1956, and Operation
Silver Star. Councilmember Sobek's Casual Conversationo Menifee Union School District, Community Stakeholder Group Meeting. Arts Council Menifee Gallery Reception. lnterfaith Council Meeting with Speaker Chief Walsh
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Menifee Chamber of Commerce, Wake-up Coffee
Mayor Zimmerman announced Saturday, March 7,2020 was the Opening Ceremonies
for Menifee Valley Little League at Whitefield Park, Monday, March 9, there will be a
League of California Cities Riverside Division Meeting, and on March 12 there will be a
Special City Council Strategic Visioning Workshop.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved (4-0-1; Councilmember Sobek absent)with no
modifications.
9.1. Approval of Minutes of February 12,2020
9.2. Approval of Minutes of February 19,2020
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer requested to pull ltem No. 10.4
The balance of the Consent Calendar was a the fol vote.
10.1 . Waiver of Reading in Full of Any and all Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and
Provide that they be read by Title Only
10.2. Warrant Register
ACTION
Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 211412020 and the Payroll
Register/Other EFT's dated 21412020,21712020,211112020 and 211412020, which have
a total budgetary impact of $1,409,683.62.
10.3. Treasurer's Report, January 2020
ACT!ON
Approved the Treasurer's Report for January 2020
10.4. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent
10.5. Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4
ACTION
Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-293, amending Ordinance No. 17-231 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2O2O-21 to pay the annual costs of the
maintenance and servicing of street lights, parks, parkways, streets, roads, and open
space, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, a reserve fund for
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
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capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of Menifee
Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 4).
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
10.4. RJ Noble Company Agreement, CIP 20-03
City Engineer/Public Works Director Jonathan Smith provided a presentation on
the item and reported on project location; bid responses; timeline and fiscal
impact.
Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer asked questions about the fiscal impact. Mayor
Zimmerman asked about the timing of the project, work hours and closures.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized City Manager to execute Owner-Contractor
Agreement with RJ Noble Company for the Goetz Road Asphalt Overlay Project,
CIP 20-03 in the amount of $951,428.65; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute change orders(s)for unanticipated
expenditures required to execute the construction of the project, in the amount not-
to-exceed 10o/o of the contract amount or $9 143
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1. Youth Summit and Audie Murphy Days
The City Council requested to continue this item to the March 18,2020 City
Council meeting.
ACTION
Continued the item to the March 18 2020 Council meeti
12.2. Solid Waste Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Senior Management Analyst Samantha
Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez reported on the background of the item; negotiation
objectives; contract amendment summary; and negotiation results.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Dean Deines
Matt Liesemeyer
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
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The City Council asked questions of staff regarding lack or cost increase,
Consumer Price lndex (CPl) adjustments, senior rates and green waste.
Alex Knaub, Menifee resident, compared contract negotiations to City of
Beaumont's Waste Management contract.
Lilly Quiroa, Area Community Relations Manager, thanked the City Council, City
Manager and staff for contract negations.
Councilmember August asked Ms. Quiroa about the option to not have Waste
Management services. Ms. Quiroa stated residents could work with Ms.
Rodriguez for a self-haul permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer asked Ms. Quiroa about Mr. Knaub's comments
She answered they are different contracts, different cities, and the City of
Menifee was receiving more services.
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching introduced the Ordinance by title only.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 20-868, approving an amended and restated franchise
agreement for solid waste handling services with USA Waste of California, lnc.,
dba Waste Man of the lnland Em and
2. lntroduced an Ordinance amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 6 to adopt
Chapters 6.30, 6.35, and 6.40 related to solid waste handling services, "self-
hauling" of solid waste, recycling of solid waste from large venues, and
construction and demolition and
3. Authorized the Ma er to execute all nece documents
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Greg August
Zimmerman, August, Liesemeyer, Deines
Sobek
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14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa provided an update on the street light retrofit program and
stated there would be a City Council Strategic Visioning Workshop held on tVlarch 12,
2020.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zim the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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