2019-10-02 City Council REGULAR MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Greg August, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Counci!
Meeting Minutes
Wednesdry, October 2, 2019
4:30 PM Glosed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Sarah A. Manwaring, City Clerk
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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.)
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present were Councilmembers
Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem August and Mayor Zimmerman. There were no
requests to speak. The City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purposes listed below
at 4:30 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. EXISTING LITIGATION
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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
R.l.C. Construction Co., lnc vs City of Menifee
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1901445
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL . EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
City of Menifee v. All Persons lnterested
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1722064
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTIC!PATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code paragraph (2) or (3) of
subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
1 potential case
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 P.M)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Attorney Jeffrey
Melching announced there was no reportable action out of Closed Session
2.ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Bill Zimmerman
Greg August
Lesa Sobek
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Title
Mayor
District'1
District 3
District 2
District 4
Status
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
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3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor John Cappelen, Eagle Ridge Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning Commissioner Benjamin Diederich led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Outstanding Citizen of the Month for October - Carol Roquemore
City Clerk Sarah Manwaring introduced Carol Roquemore and discussed her
work with the canine support teams. Councilmember August reported on the
canine support team and their work in the community and announced Ms.
Roquemore was unable to attend the meeting. Sally Wing was present from
canine support to accept the award on her behalf. The City Council presented
Ms. Wing with the Outstanding Citizen Award on behalf of Ms. Roquemore, and
thanked them for their service and wished Ms. Roquemore a speedy recovery.
5.2. Business Spotlight of the Month - Menifee Global Medical Center
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez introduced the Business
Spotlight Program and Peter Baronoff, CEO of KPC Health Systems and Menifee
Global Medical Center. Mr. Baronoff announced upcoming events, hotel
expansion, and potential medica! school in Menifee. The City Council presented
the certificate Mr. Baronoff.
5.3. Outstanding Citizen of the Month for September - Bernice Mathews
Senior Management Analyst Samantha Rodriguez introduced Bernice Mathews
and discussed her involvement with the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT). Bernice was not present to accept the award. CERT members were
present to accept the award on her behalf. The City Council thanked her for her
service to the City.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA TTEMS)
Menifee resident Brian Agner asked the City Counci! to consider a street sign program to
name and recognize veteran war heroes.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the meeting and event he attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Event
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting
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. WellQuest Senior Living Ground Breaking. Chats with the Chiefo Nationa! Walk/Bike to School Day
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Menifee Munch by Menifee Chamber of Commerceo Boys and Girls Club Galao John Denver Park Dedication
Mayor Pro Tem August reported on the meetings and events he attended. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Town Hall in Sun City. Homeless Task Force Meeting. Your Eyes Only Animal Friends of the Valley Fundraiser
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended. City of Menifee State of the City Event. WellQuest Senior Living Ground Breaking. Menifee Historical Association Program. Extravaganza 5 Fundraiser at Web Hall in Sun City. Santa Ana Watershed Protection Agency (SAWPA) Meeting. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meetingo Bright Now Dental Ribbon Cutting. Boys and Girls Club Gala. Special Conference at Latter-day Saints Church in Menifee. lnterfaith Counci! Meeting
Mayor Zimmer announced he would be attending an upcoming l-215 Task Force
Meeting and the Mayor's Ball hosted by the Rotary Club. Mayor Zimmerman reminded
the community of Menifee Day at the SoCal Fair being held on October 11.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1. Approval of Minutes of September 18, 2019
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Liesemeyer requested to pull items 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 for separate
discussion.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Dean Deines
Matt Liesemeyer
ust, Sobek, Liesemeyer, DeinesZimmerman,
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The balance of the Consent Calendar was a roved the following vote:
1 0. 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 9113119, the Payroll Register/Other
EFT's dated 916119 and 9116119, which have a total budgetary impact of
$1 ,577 ,461.21 .
10.3. Application(s) for Per Capita Grant Funds
AGTION
Adopted Resolution No. 19-835, authorizing the filing of application(s) to the State of
California, Department of Parks and Recreation for the Proposition 68 Per Capita
Program, committing to comply with all requirements for the project(s) and stating
assurance of the City of Menifee to execute the grant agreement(s) and complete the
project(s) if awarded.
10.4. CIP 19-15: Central Park (Neil Winter Amphitheater) Professional
Design/Architectural Services Agreement
ACTION
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to IDS Group, Inc. in the amount not-
to-exceed $74,585 for CIP 19-15: Central Park (Neil Winter Amphitheater)
architectural design/engineering services; and2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders/contract
amendment(s), if necessary for unanticipated additiona! expenditures required to
execute the design/architectural services of the project in the not-to-exceed
amount of 10% of the contract amount or $7,485.50
10.5. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent
10.6. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent
10.7. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent
10.8. Public lmprovements, Bond Reduction, and Release of Material and Labor
Bonds, TM 31 392
ACTION
1. Accepted public improvements consisting of roadldrainage improvements, water
system and sewer system for TM 31 392, located south of Newport Road south of
Goetz Road; and
2. Approved the 90% reduction of the Faithful Performance Bond; and
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3. Approved the release of the Material and Labor Bond
10.9. Bonds and Agreement for TM 37178
ACTION
Approved the bonds and agreementforTract Map (TM) 37178, Basin E Landscape
lmprovements, located at the northwest corner of Town Center Drive and La Piedra
Road.
10.10. Agreement with University California Riverside Extension
ACTION
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (Corporate Partner Agreement) with the
University of California Riverside Extension.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
10.5. Agreement Amendment with Michael Baker International
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow presented the item. Ms.
Kitzerow stated the amendment was needed to extend the project to June 30,
2020 and she discussed the factors resulting in the need for the extension.
ACTION
Approved Amendment No. 2 with Michael Baker International for Development Code
Update, extending the Term of Services through June 30,2020.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Lesa Sobek
Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines
10.6. Release of the 10o/o Warrantee Surety Bond, TM 31390-1
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jonathan Smith confirmed all other outside
agencies had also approved the reduction and release of bonds.
ACTION
Approved the release of the 10% Warrantee Surety Bond for Public lmprovements
associated with Tract Map 31390-1 , located south of Newport Road along Murphy
Ranch Road.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Lesa Sobek
Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines
10.7 . Release the 10% Warrantee Surety Bond, TM 31390-2
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jonathan Smith confirmed all other outside
agencies had also approved the reduction and release of bonds.
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ACTION
Approved the release of the 10o/o Warrantee Surety Bond for Public lmprovements
associated with Tract Map 31390-2, located south of Newport Road along Murphy
Ranch Road west of Murrieta Road.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Lesa Sobek
Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1. Words of lnspiration Policy
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided a presentation on the item.
Councilmember Sobek requested under Section B that the invitation be "mailed
or emailed" and under Section C remove "sect or deity such as Jesus Christ,
Allah or Our Father in Heaven."
ACTION
Adopted the Words of lnspiration Policy with modifications stated by Councilmember
Sobek.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Lesa Sobek
Greg August
Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines
12.2. Menifee City Employees Association General and Professional Units, and
Executive Director Salaries and Benefits
Deputy City Manager Rochelle Clayton provided a presentation on the item. Ms.
Clayton reported on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the
Professiona! and General Units and the proposed Resolution for the Executive
Unit. Ms. Clayton provided a summary of the changes, clarified the effective date,
increase on health care and comparison to surrounding cities.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 19-836, approving the Tentative Agreement (Deal Points)
for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (Deal Points) and the
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Menifee and the
Menifee City Employees Association - General Unit, for the period of July 1, 2019
through June 30,2022; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 19-837, approving the Tentative Agreement (Dea! Points)
for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (Deal Points) and the
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU') between the City of Menifee and the
Menifee City Employees Association - Professional Unit, for the period of July 1,
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2019 through June 30, 2022: and3. Adopted Resolution No.19-838, approving the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAS)
and benefits for the executive department directors for the period of July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2022; and
4. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute and implement terms of the
MOUs and Resolutions; and
5. Authorized the Finance department to make the necessary budget adjustments,
ropriations and transfersa
12.3. Assembly Bill 109 (Realignment) and Proposition 47 Report
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching introduced the item and reported on the
background of Senate Bill 678, Assembly Bill 109, and Proposition 47. Police
Chief Pat Walsh reported on the issues that had arisen from recent Iegislation,
unintended consequences and potential solutions including an initiative that will
be on the November 2020 ballot to help correct issues. Chief Walsh stated the
California Police Chiefs Association was in support of Keep California Safe Act
initiative and City Councils have been asked to adopt a Resolution in support.
Councilmember Liesemeyer spoke in favor of asking the League of California
Cities (LOCC) for their support on the item. Councilmember Sobek requested a
Resolution in support of Keep California Safe Act and the need of support from
the other cities. Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of going to the LOCC for
their support. Mayor Zimmerman stated Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez had
encouraged cities to send her letters of support for Keep California Safe Act.
ACTION
The Council requested that staff place an item on the agenda to adopt a
Resolution of support for the Keep California Safe Act at the November 6,2019
City Council Meeting.
12.4. lllegal Dumping Update
Code Enforcement Director/Building Official Colin McNie provided a presentation
on the item. Mr. McNie reported on the illegal dumping around the City, ways to
eliminate the blight and options for the Council to consider, such as increasing
fines, impounding vehicles, establishing a Community Action Team (C.A.T.),
and/or designating the code enforcement officers as illegal dumping officers
pursuant to the pena! code.
Councilmember Liesemeyer and Sobek spoke in favor of the presented options
and Councilmember Liesemeyer stated his concern for putting code enforcement
in an authority to arrest.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Matt Liesemeyer
Dean Deines
Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liese , Deines
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The Council asked questions of staff regarding the impounding process, increase
in dumping fees, ability to catch the violators for multiple violations, ability to
create an incentive program for citizens, and disposal of tires.
Mayor Zimmerman requested staff post reminders of Waste Management's bulky
item pickup on social media and staff stated there would be a reminder placed in
the next Menifee Matters publication. The Mayor stated he was in favor of the
light pole surveillance cameras and more clean up days in each district. He also
stated his concern for putting code enforcement in an authority to arrest.
Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of the presented options and the Iight pole
cameras.
Councilmember Sobek requested a report back for follow up after the
implementation of the program.
Councilmember Liesemeyer requested staff look into a city incentive program for
a dump fee voucher to go toward and reduce the fees at the dump.
ACTION
The City Council provided consensus for staff to come back with an Ordinance to
increase fines, impound vehicles and establish a Community Action Team.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Sobek requested a discussion item on a veteran street naming program
as presented by resident Brian Agner. Councilmember Liesemeyer seconded the
request.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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