2022-03-16 City Council Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92585
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, Oistrict 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 1 6, 2022
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
MINUTES
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez introduced the Business Spotlight
Program and Jennifer Wentz with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA Properties.
Ms. Gonzalez and Mayor Zimmerman reported on Ms. Wentz's accomplishments and
community service efforts in the City.
5.2 Reality Rally 2022
Mayor zimmerman introduced Gillian Larson with Reality Rally. Ms. Larson reportedon
the Reality Rally event for 2022 and shared a brief video.
5.3 Regional Transportation Update by RCTC and WRCOG
Public Works Director Nick Fidler introduced Anne Mayer, Executive Director with
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REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
I. CALLTO ORDER
Mayor zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLLCALL
Present: Dean Deines, Bob Kanvin, Matthew Liesemeyer, Lesa Sobek, BillZimmerman
Absent None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor Gertrude Lewis with Unity Beth Nathanael Church provided the words of inspiration.
4, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Menifee resident Chris Carnes led lhe flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Business Spotlight - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA Properties
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6.
Riverside County Transportation Commission and Chris Grey, Deputy Executive
Director wrth Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).
Ms. Mayer provided a presentation and reported on the background of Riverside
County Transportation Commission (RCTC); added responsibilities; a path foruard;
2021 investments in Riverside County; new infrastructure; connecting communities;
investments in Menifee; Senate Bill (SB) 821 investments; Menifee specialized transit
market study; new management role of Regional Conservation Authority (RCA); State
and Federal policies; and support for cities.
The City Council inquired about the Highway 74 and the Ethanac Corridor
Mayor Zimmerman expressed the importance of the Garbani Road interchange
proiect.
Mr. Grey provided a presentation and reported on the WRCOG travel survey, regional
conclusions; travel patterns fact sheet for the City; Menifee specific conclusions;
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenue; TUMF projects; and regional
summary.
The City Council inquired about funding improvements in the County, and the Ethanac
Corridor lead agency.
Mayor Zimmerman requesled a presentation by the County of Riverside for the status
of the Ethanac Expressway.
5.4 Community Services Update
Community Services Supervisor Cynthia l/orquecho provided a presentation and
reported on the recreational programs; youth and family events; Welcome Home
Vietnam Veteran event; Menifee Better Together event, Earth Day events; Park Ranger
updatest and City Flag design competition update.
5.5 Menifee Police Department Drone Presentation
The City Council inquired about the number of officers that are licensed to fly drones.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated staff was requesting to pull ltem No 10 8 from the
agenda, The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) as modified.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS}
Brian Bovee provided pictures and expressed concerns with traffic in his neighborhood.
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Menifee Police Department Lieutenant Denise Keith and Sergeant Corey Cox provided
a presentation and reported on the use of drones; training; FAA Part 701 and Certificate
of Authorization (C.O.A); use of drones; Fourth Amendment and privacy concerns; and
cost and lime effectiveness.
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8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended
. Commercial Site Tour with Staff. Student of the lvlonth Program. Paloma Valley High School Varsity Boys Volleyball Game
Councilmember Karuin reported on the funding for Bradly Road Bridge
Councilmember Sobek thanked Congressman Ken Calvert for his support in funding Bradley Road
Bridge.
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended
o You Matter Committee Meeting. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority (RCHCA)o Lake Matthews Sheep Tour. Menifee Police Department Traffic Mission. Mayor's ldea Exchange. Rotary Club Mayor's Charity Gala. Workday at the Domestic Violence Shelter
Councilmember Sobek announced that Menifee Better Together would be taking place on
Saturday, April 23, 2022.
. You Matter Committee Meeting. Commercial Site Tour with Staff. Murrieta Temecula Group. Grand Re Opening of Menifee's History Museum. Quail Valley Community Group Meeting. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Mayor's ldea Exchange. Rotary Club Meeting. lnland Empire Coalition of Mayors Meetingo Rotary Club Mayor's Charity Gala. League of Cities Riverside Division Meeting. MilVet Care Package Event. League of Cities Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Zimmerman announced that Saturday, March, 19, 2022lherc would be a Menifee
Valley Historical Association History Program and the City's Welcome Home Veterans
Evenl at Paloma Valley High School would take place March 30, 2022.
Councilmember Liesemeyer shared about the Quail Valley Sewer project.
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Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended.
9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 February 16,2022 Special Minutes
9.2 March 2, 2022 Special Minutes
9.3 March 2,2022 NI inutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sobek requested to pull item no. 1 0.14 and Councilmember Liesemeyer
requested to pull item no. 1 0.19.
Bill Quisenberry spoke in opposition of item no. 10.12.
Omar Cobian, representative of the Carpenter Union spoke in opposition of item no. 10.12.
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching noted the memorandum that was provided to the City Council
that addressed concerns discussed at the March 2,2022 CifJl Council meeting.
The remainder ofthe Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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, November 2021
ACTION
1 . Approved the Treasurer's Report for Novembet 2021
10.3 Warrant Register
ACTIONL Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 2/2512022,lhePayrcll Register/Other
EFT'S dated 211812022, and the Void Check Listing PE 212812022, which have a
total budgetary impact of $3,513,830.40.
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10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
10.5 City Treasurer Appointment
ACTION
1 . Adopted Resolution No. 22-1128, acknowledging the appointment of the City
Treasurer, Regina Funderburk.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No.22-1129, designating the persons authorized to transact
business with U nion Bank on behalf of the City.
Local Agency lnvestment Fund Authorized Persons
ACTION
1 . Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 130, designating the persons authorized to transact
business with Local Agency lnvestment Fund (LAIF) on behalfofthe City.
This ltem was Pulled from the Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading and Adoption Approving the Councilmanic Districts
(tJnless olherlr'ise direcled by a nenbet ol the City Council, the vote oh this mattet wi rcfhct lhe prioradion of each
Councilnefiber when the orclinance was intocluced. Howevet, t a Councihnefibet is not present at the City Council
meeting, thei vote will be rcflected as absenl.)
10.'10 Ordinance Second Reading and Adoption for Solid Waste and Recycling
(lJnless olherwise dtecled by a member of the City Council, lhe vote on this naftet wi reflect the pior action of each
Councilnember when the otdinance was intoduced- Howevet, il a Councihnernbet is not present at the City Council
meeting, their vote will be rcllected as absent.)
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-335, amending Menifee Munictpal Code Title 6,
Chapter 6.30 Solid Waste and Recycling to meel requirements of California's
Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (Senate Bill 1383).
10.'l 1 Ordinance Second Reading and Adoption for Underground Ulilities District 2022-1
(Untess otheitise directed by a member of lhe City Council, the vote on this matter will reflect the pioaclion ot each
Councilmember when the ordinance was intrcduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council
fieeling, theit vote wi be reflected as absent.)
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-336, establishing and creating Underground Utilities
District (UUD) 2022-1.
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10.8
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ACTION'L Received and filed.
10.6 Designation of Persons Authorized to Transact Business with Union Bank on Behalf
Of The City
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-334, repealing and replacing Ordinance No.2011-101
and amending the boundaries for the four councilmanic districts.
10.12 Ordinance Second Reading and Adoption Approving Change of Zone No. PLN21-0408
(Unless otherwise ditected by a member ot the City Council, the vote on lhis maftet will rcflect the prior action ot each
Councilfiembet when the odinance was intrcduced. Howevet, if a Councihnefibet is not present at the City Council
meeting, thei vote will be ellecled as absent.)
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-337, amending Menifee Municipal Code Title I -
definitions andpermitted uses in the Economic Development Corridor McCall and
Southern Gateway Subareas and finding that Change of Zone No, PLN21-0408 is
exempt from further environmental review pursuanl to Sections 15378(a) and
15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
10.13 Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Update Agreement
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with KTUA for the update of the Parks, Open Space, Trails, and
Recreation Master Plan in an amount nol-to-exceed $1 59,940.
10.14 Kimley-Horn & Associates Agreement, Civic Center Parking Lot Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates in the amount not-to-exceed $235,106,
to provide professional design services for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project,
ctP22-24.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: KaMin
RECUSE: None
10.15 Community Facilities District 2017-1, Annexation No. '12, Legado - Resolution of
lntention
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of BLC Fleming, LLC, Tentative Tract Map Nos. 37408 &
37409 located east of Encanto Drive, south of Rouse Road, west of Antelope Road,
and north of Chambers Avenue, to annex into Community Facilities District (CFD)
No. 2017-1 as Annexation Area No. 12: and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1131 of lntention to add Annexation Area No. 12 into
CFD No. 2017-1 , to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain
maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for AW1l20,2022.
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The City Council asked questions of staff regarding a walkway from Central Park area
to the shopping centers on Haun Road, the proposed parking lot, landscape standards,
reciprocal access with the hotel, flnal City Hall location, and use of temporary practice
field.
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ACTION
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with M. Pino and
Associates, lnc. (MPA) for professional background investigation services for
Police Department recruilment, increasing the contract in the not-to-exceed
amount of $14,000, for a revised contract total of $44,000.
10.17 Design Path Studio Agreement Amendment
ACTION
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement amendment with Design Path Studios to extend the term of the
agreement through June 30,2022 and increase compensation in the amount of
$8,000 for the preparation of pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans and
Guidance Handbook.
10.18 Final Map and Agreemenls for Tract Map 37668, Sumac Ridge by Meritage Homes
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized filing of the final map for Tract 37668 located on both
east and west sides of Lindenberger Road north of Scott Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the security improvement
agreements for road, drainage, water, and sewer systems to guarantee completion
of required improvements, and
3. Approved and authorized the City l\ilanager to execute a security improvement
agreement for placement of monuments.
10.19 Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ahura lnvestments for the Purchase of Real
Property
Councilmember Liesemeyer requested clariflcation on the Purchase and Sale
Agreement (PSA) and the building inspection and approval process.
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez noted the red lined document that
stated the item would come back to the City Council at the April 6, 2022 City Council
meeting for flnal approval.
ACTION
1. Approved a purchase and sale agreement between Ahura lnvestments and the
City of Menifee for the purchase of real property in the amount of $1,000,000; and
2. Designated the City Manager or his/her designee, to negotiate and execute all the
necessary agreements or documents related to the property acquisition, including
but not limited to the grant deed, surveying, inspection, escrow, title insurance, and
full asset appraisal for a not-to-exceed amount of $'1 2,000; and
3. Directed staff to provide an updatetothe City Council at itsApril 6,2022 scheduled
meeting, which shall include the estimated cost associated with improvements
necessary to occupy the property, in order to receive final Council approval; and
4. Directed the City Clerk's office to file the purchase and sale agreement and grant
deed with the Riverside County Clerk's Office.
'10.16 l\/. Pino and Associates, lnc. Contract Amendment for Police Department Recruitments
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MOVER: tvlatthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
[/ulti-Family Objective Design Standards and Development Code Amendment
(Continued frcm March 2, 20221
Community Development Drrector Cheryl Kitzerow introduced the item, Senior Planner
Doug Darnell and Consultant with Placeworks, Allan Lumis. Mr. Darnell and Mr. Lumis
provided a presentation and reported on the overview of the Objective Design
Standards (ODS); ODS Overview; applicability; difference from the Design Guidelines;
contents of the ODS; architectural styles and details; development code amendment;
outreach and feedback, environmental determination; and staff recommendation.
The City Council inquired about appea ng projects; discretion of variety among the
standards; and criteria of infill project.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 8:08 PM. Acting City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the hearing was legally noticed and there was no correspondence and
no public comments received. Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 8:09
PM.
Councilmember KaMin would like to ask for added language would set policy
encouraging variety within developments. The City Council provided consensus.
City Attorney Melching suggested introducing ordinance at this meeting and bring back a
revised resolution with the second reading of the ordinance to be adopted together. The
City Council provided consensus.
Ms. Roseen introduced the Ordinance.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
2. lntroduced an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. LR21-0287 'amending the Development Code (Title 9 of the Menifee Municipal Code) to
establish a multi-family ministerial review application procedure and
requirements for ministerial review of residential to complv with state law
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YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
multi-family
ACTION
1 . Continued the Resolution to a future meeting; and
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AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
(Senate Bill 35).
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
12 DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 General Plan and Housing Element 2021 Annual Progress Report
Senior Planner Doug Darnell provided a presentation and reported on the Annual
Process Report (APR) requirements: General Plan overview; implementation
program; annual report; guidelines compliance topics; Regional Housing Need
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5th Cycle; progress of programs; and staff recommendations.
ACTION
1. Received and flled the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) lor 2021 as
required by state law to show progress toward implementation of General Plan
Goals and Policies.
Councilmember Karwin stated he was in favor of incorporating more wood elements
with the steal and was in favor of a mix of modern and rural.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines spoke in favor of the proposed signage and would like more
welcoming wood elements incorporated.
Mayor Zimmerman stated the reasons he was not in favor of the proposed metal
design and would prefer a more natural elements incorporated.
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12.2 Comprehensive Citywide Signage & Wayfinding Program
City Manager Armando Villa introduced lvlanagement Analyst Kayla Charters. lvls.
Charters provided a presentation and reported on the background; placemaking;
master plans; Menifee growth; and economic development attraction.
lvls. Charters introduced City Consultant Cody Clark with RSM Design. l\/lr. Clark
reported on the summary ofthe approach; role ofwayflnding; layered experience; City
observations; color; patterning and perforation;video; and summary ofthe designs.
The City Council inquired about inclusion of "Safe, Thriving, and Premier Place";
leaving verbiage on the backside ofthe monuments; update of branding and timelinei
permanence of "M" logo; addition of "Welcome to Menifee"; character of the
community; replacement of signage city wide.
Councilmember Liesemeyer spoke in favor of the proposed signage and would like to
incorporate more historical and wood aspects.
Councilmember Sobek spoke in favor of the presented signage and was in favor of
the wood elements and natural flowers.
Councilmember Liesemeyer suggested cohesive elements incorporated in the signage
for the different regions of the City.
Councilmember Sobek stated she would like to see acorns incorporated to tie into the
history.
Councilmember Karwin suggested combining more vertical wooden elements into the
proposed signs and stated the same design would not fit throughout the City as a
whole. Councilmember Karwin also stated he was in favor of less words on the signage
and having "City of Menifee" in wood.
12.3 Menifee Citizens Academy Program
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez provided a presentation and reported
on the background of the item; program proposal; overview; graduation; fiscal impact;
and staff recommendation.
Mayor Zimmerman spoke in favor of the idea
Councilmember Sobek stated she was in favor of the program and would like to include
High School Junior and Senior grade levels and create a video that would be able to
be used by the schools.
Councilmember Liesemeyer stacd he was in fuvor of including High School Junior and
Senior grade levels.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines slated he w6 in favor of he program and indusion of the youth.
Ms. Gonzalez discussed a Youth in Government Program
12.4 Menifee Tree Lighting Event
Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks provided a presentation and reported on
the current tree lighting events and holiday programs; pasl tree lighting events; and
current budget.
Councilmember Sobek shared examples of new decorations that could be
incorporated and expressed her desire to expand on decorations and the tree.
Councilmember Liesemeyer stated he was in favor of larger decorations.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines stated he would be in favor of a place for photo opportunities
and would like to obtain more information on hosting an ice rink.
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City Manager Villa clarified what was presented was not the final design and importance
of a design that will withstand the test of time.
Mayor Zimmerman spoke in favor of creating a video that muld be shared with the public.
Councilmember Kanarin stated his support for the program.
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Mr. Nicks stated he could bring back options with costs for the City Council's review.
Councilmember Karwin stated he would be in favor of a larger tree and was in favor of
the event taking place at Mt. San Jacinto College. Councilmember Karwin also
suggested two sledding areas with an expanded snow element.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
FUTURE AGENDA REOUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 9:48 PM.
nie Rosee MC
Acting City Clerk
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