2022-05-18 City Council Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District I
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 18,2022
4:00 PM Closed 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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Mayor Zmmennan called closed session to order at 4:0'l PM. Present were Councilmembers Karwin,
Liesemeyer, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Deines, and Mayor Zimmerman. The City Council recessed to
closed session at 4:02 PM for the purposes listed below.
CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant Exposure to Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 5a956.9(d)(2) and (3)): 2 Cases
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL . ANTICI PATED LITIGATION:
lnitiation of Litigation
(Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 Case
CONFERENCE WTH REAL PROPERry NEGOTIATIONS (Government Code Section
54956.8):
Property Description: APN: 337-310-005
City Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Rochelle Clayton, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ahura lnvestments
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.CONFERENCE WTH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Government Code Section
54956.8):
Property Description: APN: 337-31 0-009
City Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Rochelle Clayton, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Bank of America NatlTr and SvgsAssn Under Negotiation: Price and terms
of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section
54957.6
Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton - Assistant City Manager, Armando G. Villa - City Manager
Labor Associations: Menifee City Employees Associations (General Employee Unit,
Mid-Management Employee Unit, Professional Employee Unit, and Menifee Police Employee
Association (Non-sworn))
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REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching
stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Bob Karwin, Matthew Liesemeyer, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Minister Dr. Edward Paul Gervais with New Thought Christian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Menifee resident June Connet led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Woman of the Year 2022
Mayor Zimmerman introduced Mike Glauser with Senator Ochoa Bogh's office and
Councilmember Sobek as the Senator's Woman of the Year lor 2022.
Councilmember Sobek thanked Senator Ocfoa Bogh for the recognition.
5.2 Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor Award
Mayor Zimmerman introduced the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor Award
recipient, Cal Fire Firefighter Chad Burns form Menifee Fire Station 76.
Cal Fire Chief Weiser provided information on the Medal of Valor and reported on the
event that earned Firefighter Burns this honor.
Firefighter Burns thanked the City and his battalion for their support and leadership.
5.3 Reality Rally Trophy Pass Down
Mayor Zimmerman introduced Gillian Larson and the Reality Rally team representing the
City. Ms. Larson passed down the trophy to the City of Menifee. Councilmember Karwin
thanked his team for the support provided.
5.4 Community Services Update
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart introduced the Spring Teen awardees.
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Community Services Manager Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation and reported on
the recreation programs; upcoming events; summer preview ofevents; and Park Ranger
updates.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA TTEMS)
President of Assistance League of Temecula Valley Denise Lanier invited the City Council to
Assistance League of the Valley fundraiser at Storm Stadium. Mayor Zimmerman and
Councilmember Sobek thanked the Assistance League for their support to the City of Menifee.
Menifee Resident Gilmore Torrealba thanked staff for quick response to Murrieta Road
construction concerns. Resident Torrealba stated concerns with repaving on the street as well
as concerns with speeding on Lazy Creek Road.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended
Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the meetings and events he attended
o Menifee Police Department Town Hall. Western Riverside Council of Government (WRCOG)
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended
o Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Fundraiser Golf Tournament. City of Menifee Shred Fest Event. National Day of Prayer. Health and Wellness Senior Expoo Chronic Tacos Grand Opening. Gale Webb Pump Track Groundbreaking. Temecula State of the City. lt/lenifee Police Department Town Hall. Menifee Arts Showcase. Louie's Nursery Family Day. USPS Food Drive for Community Cupboard. Regional Conservation Authority (RCA)
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The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
. Rotary Club Meetingo Reality Rally. Gale Webb Pump Track Groundbreaking. Sun City Civic Association event. Menifee Arts Council Showcase. USPS Food Drive for Community Cupboard. Menifee Police Department Town Hall
Mayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended
Southwest County Finance Authority Board Meeting
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended
Mayor Zimmerman stated he would be attending the Perris State of the City and the Historical
Association Event on the Yoder Family.
9. APPROVALOF MINUTES
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 March 16, 2022 Minutes
,IO. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Matthew Liesem er
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1 . Waived the reading in full of any and all ordinances listed on this agenda and provide
that they be read by title only.
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YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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. Murrieta Temecula Group Meetingo Menifee Union School District Event Evening of Excellence. Health and Wellness Senior Expoo Chronic Tacos Grand Opening. League of Cities Riverside Division Event. Gale Webb Pump Track Groundbreaking. Menifee Police Department Town Hall Meeting. Temecula State of the City. Coalition of lnland Empire Mayors. lntroduction of future art Plein Air Festival. Lifestone Montessori Ribbon Cutting. Menifee Arts Council Showcase. League of Cities Riverside Southwest Mayor Collaboration
Councilmember Karwin requested to pull item no. 10.14. Councilmember Sobek requested to pull
item no. 10.4. Councilmember Liesemeyer requested to pull item no. 10,3. Mayor Zimmerman
requested to pull item no. 1 0.1 3
The remainder of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
10.3 Warrant Register
ACTION
Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 0412112022 and the Payroll
Register/Other EFT's dated 411212022, 411412022, 411512022, 411812022 and
412512022 which have a total budgetary impact of $2,155,186.76.
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
Councilmember Sobek requested an update from Code Enforcement regarding weed
abatement. Police Captain Gutierrez provided an update.
Councilmember Sobek inquired about calls for servtce and requested an update on the
hiring process. Cal Fire Chief Olson responded on code 2 calls and provided an update
on the hiring process.
Councilmember Liesemeyer commented on the closing of code related cases and
inquired about vendor enforcement and street side vendors. Police Captain Gutierrez
responded.
Mayor Zimmerman inquired about calls for service to the west of the City and calls of
service to the east in the Homeland, Romoland, and unincorporated areas.
Councilmember Sobek requested to track service to the east as the County area grows.
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10.2 Treasure/s Report, January 2022
ACTION
1 . Approved the Treasurer's Report for January 2022.
Councilmember Liesemeyer inquired about Menifee Police Department furniture
purchase and the Communications Department vehicle purchase.
Police Chief Walsh stated it was for the remodel of the detective division in order to
make room for all staff.
City Manager Armando Villa and Assistant City Manager Rochelle Clayton stated the
vehicle was for the travel required for lT Department and expansion of the
Communications division.
ACTION
1 . Received and filed.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Cazcom, lnc. Radio Purchase for the Menifee Police Department
ACTION
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the required documents for
the purchase of 12 mobile vehicle radios and 26 hand-held portable radios from
Cazcom, lnc. based on the attached quotes for a not-to-exceed amount of
$260,493.04.
1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1149, approving the fiscal yeat 2022123list of projects
funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 20'17;
and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of
projects and accompanying Resolution to the California Transportation
Commission (CTC).
Security lmprovement Bonds and Agreements for Tract Map 32628 Adler Ranch, by
FPG Tricon Menifee Property, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Security lmprovement
Bonds and Agreements for streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system for
Adler Ranch located east of Antelope Road and south of Craig Avenue.
Acceptance of Public lmprovements for Tract Map 36788, Silver Trail by Woodside
O5S, LP
ACTION
1. Authorized the City Engineer to accept the public improvements for Tract Map (TM)
36788, Silver Trail by Woodside 05S, LP located north of Garbani Road at
Garlington Street; and
2. Approved the 900/o reduction of improvement bonds for Tract Map 36788.
Acceptance of Public lmprovements, Audie Murphy North Tract Map 36485-1 1 ' by
Sutter Mitland 01 , LLC
AGTION
1. Authorized the City Engineer to accept the public improvements for Tract Map
36485-'l 'l located north of Normandy. Road; and
2. Approved the 90% reduction of improvement bonds and the full release of the
survey monument bond for Tract Map 36485-11.
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10.6 FiscalYear 2022/23 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects
ACTION
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10.10 Acceptance of Public lmprovements, Audie Murphy Ranch North, Tract Map 364854
by Sutter Mitland 01, LLC
ACTION
1. Authorized the City Engineer to accept the public improvements for Tract Map
36485-4, located north of Audie Murphy Road South and east of Goetz Road; and
2. Approved the 90% reduction of improvement bonds and the full release of the
survey monument bond for Tract Map 36485-4.
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Lazy Creek Recreation Center lmprovements
Project (ClP19-16), located ai26480 Lazy Creek Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk's Office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside
County Recorder's Office.
Lazy Creek Recreation Center Parking Lot lmprovement Project Notice of Completion
and Acceptance
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Lazy Creek Recreation Center Parking Lot
lmprovement Project located at 26480 Lazy Creek Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk's Office to file the Notice of Completion forthe Lazy Creek
Recreation Center Parking Lot lmprovement Pro.iect, Capital lmprovement
Projecl No. ClP19-16, with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
Agreement and Bid Award forthe Audie Murphy Ranch Slurry Seal Project
Mayor Zimmerman inquired about the proposed funding amount. Public Works Director
Nick Fidler responded.
ACTION
Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute an Owner-Contractor
Agreement with VSS lnternational, lnc., to perform slurry seal services for the Audie
Murphy Ranch Slurry Seal Project, Capital lmprovement Project No. PMP 22-01, in
the amount of $396,120.
MOVER: Bill Zimmerman
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.14 Agreement for Murrieta Road Resurfacing Phase ll
councilmember Kanarin inquired about the raised median, traffic flow, and traffic studies.
Public works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation and reported on the location
of the raised median and traffic studies.
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Councilmember Liesemeyer inquired about business outreach, analysis of shopping
center usage, and ability to make U{urns. Mr. Fidler responded.
Councilmember Karwin inquired about procedure and administrative approval.
Councilmember Kanrvin expressed concern with the way the item was presented on the
agenda.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
YES: Deines, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: Karwin, Liesemeyer
RECUSE: None
10.1 5 Amendment for On-Call lnspection Services Agreement
ACTION
1, Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to
Professional Services Agreement with D.R. Bechter Consulting for on-call
construction inspectron services in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000, for a total
agreement amount of $478,000.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-'1, Quartz Ranch
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7..32 PM. Acting City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there was no public comments
or correspondence/protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there are no persons
registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside County Registrar of
Voters. The City Clerk confirmed that the owners of the taxable property in the district
have consented to hold the special election, the ballot was received, and it was a yes
vote. Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:33 PM.
ACTION
'1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 150, establishing Community Facilities District No.
2022-1 (Quatlz Ranch) of the City of Menifee ("CFD No. 2022-1" or "CFD"), located
at the intersection of La Peidra Road and Evans Road, and calling an election; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1151, determining the necessity to incur bonded
indebtedness for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 of lhe City of Menifee
ACTION:
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
CivilPros to perform design services for the Murrieta Road Resurfacing Project
Phase ll, Capital lmprovement Project No. ClP23-07, in the amount not-to- exceed
of $32,932.
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MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
3. Adopted Resolution No.22-1152, certifying election results for Community Facilities
District No. 2022-1 of the City of Menifee
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob KaMin
Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the Ordinance.
ACTION
4. lntroduced an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community
Facilities District No. 2022-1 ol lhe City of Menifee
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
ACTION
5. Approved an Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement with Lennar Homes;
and
6. Approved a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water
District: and
7. Approved a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Menifee Union School
District.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Annexation No. 7 to Community Facilities District 2017-1 (Maintenance Services),
Enclave by RCFC lnvestments, LLC
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:36 PM. Acting City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearrng was legally noticed and there was no public comments
or correspondence/protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there are no persons
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YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside County Registrar of
Voters. The City Clerk confirmed that the owners of the taxable property in the district
have consented to hold the special election, the ballot was received, and it was a yes
vote. Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:37 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-'l 153, calling an election to annex territory, including
Tentative Tract Map (TMM) 31456, located west of Valley Boulevard, south of McCall
Boulevard and north of Ridgemoor Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community
Facilities District No. 20'17-1 (Maintenance Services) ("CFD No. 2017-'1" or "CFD");
and
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SEGONDER: Dean Deines
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No.22-1154, declaring results of special landowner election
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the Ordinance
ACTION
3. lntroduced an Ordinance amending the Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and
apportioning the special tax in CFD No. 2017-1 .
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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'11.3 Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the California t\Iunicipal Finance Authority for the
Santa Rosa Academy
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:40 PM. Acting City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no correspondence or
public comments received. Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:40 PM.
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
1. Conducted a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the lnternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-'1 155, repealing Resolution No.22-1137 and approving
the issuance of the bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for
the benefit of Santa Rosa Academy, lncorporated, to provide for the financing of the
Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements
of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DTSCUSSTON TTEMS
12.1 Lease Agreement with Haun Professional, LLC c/o Amber Management, LLC for the
Lease of Office Space
Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks provided a presentation and reported o
the City's rapid growth; need for additional staff space; proposed office lease; and lease
terms.
The City Council inquired about utilizing conference rooms as office space; work from
home program; office space creation; future City Hall; Department relocation; and
infrastructure currently in place.
ACTION
1. Approved a lease agreement between Haun Professional LLC c/o Amber
Management, LLC and the City of Menifee for the lease of office space; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all the necessary documents
related to the office space lease agreement in the amount of $332,224 overfive years,
with a five-year option to extend.
MOVER: Bob Karuvin
SEGONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
REGUSE: None
12.2 Business License Ordinance Revision
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Financial Services Manager Margarita
Cornejo and Management Aid Edna Aguilar.
Ms. Cornejo and Ms. Aguilar provided a presentation and reported on the background
and overview; licensing; 202'l updates and revisions; special business type section;
proposed licensing; permits and approvals; and staff's recommended action.
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Police Captain Gutierrez provided additional information to the special business type
portion of the presentation.
The City Council inquired about motorcycle dismantlers, state regulations, solicitors,
livescan result timing; definitions; duplication of licensing; special business types;
appeal process; background fee; Bingo games and fundraisers; in home musac
teachers under tutor category; and antique dealer requirement.
Councilmember Liesemeyer requested staff discretion during the process to allow
flexibility. City Attorney Jeff Melching stated the City Council could amend
section 5.01.090 to include "unless otherwise exempted in the Chief of Police's
discretion."
Mayor Pro Tem Deines requested the title of the ordinance be amended to read
"establishing a business license and regulation program" and requested a report from
staff to review the number of special business types within the City.
ACTION
1. lntroduced an Ordinance
Municipal Code, Business
amended.
amending Chapter 5.01 of the City
License Registration and Regulation
of Menifee
Program as
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the ordinance.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
,14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
,t5. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned flre meeting at 8:30 PM in honor of purple heart recipients
Roseen,
Acting City Clerk