2021-08-18 City Council REGULAR MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
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Menifee City Council
29844 Haun Road
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Regular Meeting Minutes
Menifee, CA 92586
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
5:00 PM Closed Session
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Dean Deines, District 4
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Sarah A. Manwaring, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Present were
Councilmembers Deines, Mayor Pro Tern Sobek, and Mayor Zimmerman. Councilmembers Karwin
and Liesemeyer were absent. The City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purposes listed
below.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2000437
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2000444
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
BTS Sun City LLC
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC2000445
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians; and Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians v. City of Menifee
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR12000531
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching
statedthere was no reportable action from Closed Session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Matthew Liesemeyer, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: Bob Karwin
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3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor Jeff Johnson - Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Quality of Life (Measure DD) Committee Member Michael Cano led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 OpenGov Public Dashboard
Senior Management Analyst Imelda Huerta and Financial Services Manager Margarita
Cornejo presented the public online tool for the OpenGov Dashboard that illustrates the
City Council's Strategic Plan, the City's annual budget, and the City's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) annual budget.
The City Council inquired about adding property tax and public safety information to the
platform and public engagement.
5.2 Community Services Department Update
Community Services Manager Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation and a recap on
the summer recreation programs; senior programs; and upcoming events. Community
Services Director Jonathan Nicks reported on the current parks in progress: Talavera
Park, Underwood Park, Remington Park, Sunset Park, and EvansPump Track Park;
park projects; Park Ranger updates; and Lazy Creek Recreation Center Renovation
update.
5.3 Business Spotlight — Sun City Florist and Gifts
Economic Development Gina Gonzalez presented the Business Spotlight on behalf of
the City Council and introduced Sun City Florist and Gifts. Ms. Gonzalez showcased
the advertising video as part of the recognition and award. Business Owner Roseann
Jackson acceptedthe award from the City Council and spoke about her business.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0-1, Karwin absent) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON -AGENDA ITEMS)
None.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the meetings and event he attended.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Regional Technical
Advisory Committee JAC) Meeting
Meeting with the New WRCOG Executive Director, Dr. Kurt Wilson
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• City of Menifee Fire Ladder Truck Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Deines reported on the meeting and event he attended.
• City Finance Committee Meetings
• City of Menifee Fire Ladder Truck Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Pro Tern Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended.
• City Finance Committee Meetings
• Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Meeting
• Centennial Park Sports Field Lighting
• Meeting with the New WRCOG Executive Director, Dr. Kurt Wilson
• Chat with the City Manager Virtually
• Commerce Center, Building 2 Groundbreaking
• City of Menifee Fire Ladder Truck Ribbon Cutting
• Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Executive Meeting
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended.
• Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission Meeting
■ Riverside County Citizens and SpecializedTransit Advisory Committee (CSTAC)
Meeting
• Quail Valley Community Group Meeting
• Neighbors Monthly Mixer
• Rotary Club Meeting
• Sun City Coordinating Council
• Menifee Moonlight Market
• Menifee Munch
■ Riverside County Salt Creek Trail Mural Committee Meeting
• League of California Cities (LOCC) Mayor's Meeting
• City of Menifee Fire Ladder Truck Ribbon Cutting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 August 4, 2021 City Council Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Karwin absent) with no
modifications.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Liesemeyer requested to pull Item Nos. 10.4 and 10.8.
City Clerk Sarah Manwaring stated the Council had received an updated staff report and
attachment for Item No.10.3.
The balance of the Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote.
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MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: Karwin
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and
provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Treasurer's Report, June 2021
ACTION
1. Approved the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2021.
10.3 Treasurer's Report, July 2021
ACTION
1. Approved the Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2021.
10.4 Warrant Register
Councilmember Liesemeyer inquired about the Riverside County Library
reimbursement. City Manager Armando Villa stated it was a regular reimbursement
through Development Impact Fees (DIF) to replenish books.
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 7/30/2021, the Payroll Register/Other
EFT's dated 7/23/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and the Void Check Listing PE
7/31/2021 have a total budgetary impact of $8,424,367.52.
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: Karwin
10.5 Fiscal Year 21/22 PD Fleet Vehicles Purchase
ACTION
1. Approved the purchase of nine vehicles from the State of California Contract Vendor
Wondries/National Auto Fleet Group based on the attached quotes for a not -to -
exceed amount of $468,476.33 including tax and delivery, and using the Fund
Account number 115-4911-53155; and,
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2. Allowed the purchase to be made under the cooperative purchasing (piggyback)
agreement as permitted under the Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070 (6) with
Sourcewell Contract# 120716-NAF, thereby exempting the purchase under the
competitive bidding process; and,
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the required documents.
10.6 Fiscal Year 2021/22 Bonded CFDs Formation and Consulting Services Agreements
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute professional services
agreement with Urban Futures in the not -to -exceed amount of $90,000 for Fiscal
Year 2021/22 Community Facilities District Formation Financial Advisory Services
(Formation and Bond Sale); and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute professional services
agreement with Spicer Consulting Group in the not -to -exceed amount of $250,000
for Fiscal Year 2021/22 Community Facilities District Special Tax Consultant
Formation and Bond Sale Services; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute professional services
agreement with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth in the not -to -exceed amount of
$210,000 for Fiscal Year 2021/22 Community Facilities District Formation Counsel
Services.
10.7 Cooperative Agreement for Line A, J and N Storm Drain for Audie Murphy Ranch
Development by Sutter Mitland 01, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement
between Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, City of
Menifee, and Sutter Mitland 01, LLC for the construction, ownership, operation and
maintenance of the Salt Creek Audie Murphy Ranch Lines A, J, and N Storm Drain.
10.8 Agreement with Copp Contracting Inc., for Rancho LaVita Resurfacing, CIP 21-16
Councilmember Liesemeyer inquired about the additional scope of work and if the item
would be required to be rebid. Public Works Director Nick Fidler stated additionalscope
of work did not require the item to be rebid.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute an Owner Contractor
Agreement with Copp Contracting Inc., for CIP 21-16, Rancho LaVita Resurfacing,
in the amount of $799,364.75; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute change orders(s) for unanticipated
expenditures required to execute the construction of the project, in an amount
not -to -exceed 10% of the contract amount or $79,936.47; and,
3. Approved Resolution No. 21-1058, carrying forward CIP 21-16 Rancho LaVita
Resurfacing Project budget from Fiscal Year 2020-2021 into the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 budget; and,
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4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Utility Relocation Agreement between
the City of Menifee and Eastern Municipal Water District for reimbursement of costs
related to the relocation of water facilities for Rancho LaVita Resurfacing,CIP 21-16,
located north of McCall Blvd, between Sherman Road and Chatham Lane.
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: Karwin
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Military Banner Program Policy No. CC-30 - Revision No. 1
Senior Management Analyst Imelda Huerta provided a presentation and reported on
the background of the program; current donations; and proposed criteria for use of
donation funds.
The City Council asked questions of staff regarding the acceptance of donations and
use of funds.
Ms. Huerta noted there was an updated staff report provided to the Council, providing
clarification.
Councilmember Deines stated he would like to see Gold Star families added to the
priority list for use of donations.
Mayor Zimmerman stated he would like to see more information provided to the
public regarding the acceptance of donations for the Military Banner Program.
ACTION
1. Reviewed the criteria for use of donations made to the Military Banner Program; and
2. Adopted the first revision to City Council Policy No. CC-30, Military BannerProgram
Policy as amended.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
'NAYS: None
iRECUSE: None
ABSENT: Karwin
12.2 League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Proposed
Resolutions
Citv Clerk Sarah Manwaring provided a brief overview of the League of California Cities
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(LOCC) Annual Conference and City Manager Armando Villa expanded on the two
Resolutions that would be voted on during the annual business meeting.
The City Council inquired about one of the Resolutions and it's relation to the Wayfair
lawsuit, distribution of sale taxes, and the second Resolution as it relates to state
funding for cleaning of railways.
The City Council discussed the two proposed Resolutions and provided consensus to
vote No on the Sales Tax Resolution and to vote Yes on the Railway Resolution.
ACTION
1. Appointed Mayor Pro Tern Sobek as the voting delegate to the League of California
Cities Annual Conference and authorized the City Clerk to complete and return the
voting delegate/alternate form to the League ofCalifornia Cities
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
(ABSENT: Karwin
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa introduced CalFire Chief Bill Weiser and stated his
appreciationfor his commitment to the City of Menifee's public safety.
The City Council and staff wished Mr. Villa a happy birthday.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Zimmerman requested a future item to recognize outgoing Parks, Recreation
and Trails Commissioner Rick Croy. Councilmember Liesemeyer seconded the request.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned;thr meeting 61-7;,34 PM.
Clerk
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