2023-04-19 City Council Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers C , r Y o"
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1 `^�• •�
Ricky Estrada, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3 MINUTES
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Kay Vinson, Acting Clerk
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM and recessed the meeting to Closed
Session. Present were: Councilmembers Deines, Estrada, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tern Karwin, and Mayor
Zimmerman.
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3)): One Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): One Case
City of Menifee vs. City of Perris, et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case
No. CVR12200340
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
City Attorney Jeff Melching indicated there were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor leesha B. Sharp — Lead Your Ship Ministries Non -Profit
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Colton Rickman led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month — Heather Rickman
The City Council presented Heather Rickman with the Citizen of the Month Award.
5.2 Business Spotlight — Los Jilbertos
The City Council presented Joshua Cruz, Los Jilbertos, with a certificate and provided
a video.
5.3 Community Services Update
Community Services Supervisor Gabbi Cao showed a video on the Vietnam Memorial
- The Wall That Heals and provided the Community Services Update. Stephanie
Ornelas, Miller Jones Mortuary, recognized the partners and sponsors for the Wall That
Heals event. The City Council presented certificates of appreciation to The Briseno
Law Firm, Get Loaded Guns and Ammo, and Clark Construction Group for their
donations to The Wall That Heals events.
George Swift, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 47, thanked the
City for holding the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event and presented the City a
framed Letter of Commendation and a $300 donation.
5.4 Fire Department Quarterly Update
Battalion Chief Bill Lawe provided the presentation, and Staff responded to questions.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON -AGENDA ITEMS)
Gloria Sanchez provided public comment.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Deines reported on the events he attended:
• Vietnam Memorial - The Wall That Heals
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Vietnam Memorial - The Wall That Heals
• Quail Valley Community meeting
• Lyle Marsh Park clean up
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended and announced
upcoming events:
• Vietnam Memorial - The Wall That Heals
• Good Friday at Central Park
• Southwest Riverside Regional Quick Pitch — Entrepreneur Exchange
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• You Matter Collaborative Meeting, noting May is Mental Health Awareness Month
• City Shred Fest
• MUSD Elementary School #15 Groundbreaking
• 2023 Menifee Better Together Community & Earth Day Celebration on April 22
• National Day of Prayer on May 4
Mayor Pro Tern Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Vietnam Memorial — The Wall That Heals
• Menifee Masters Realtor Graduation Ceremony
• MUSD Elementary School #15 Groundbreaking
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended and announced upcoming
events:
• Pacific Senior Living hosted a business mixer
• Vietnam Memorial — The Wall That Heals
• Special Education All Stars Day at Hans Christensen Middle School
• Foodie Friday at Mt. San Jacinto College
• Spoke at Sun Meadows Mobile Home Park
• Community Partners
• Menifee Masters Realtor Graduation Ceremony
• Quail Valley Community meeting
• Riverside County Transportation Commission
• Chamber Mixer at Ready. Set. Game!
• You Matter Collaborative
• Rotary Club
• MilVet event to assemble overseas care packages
• MUSD Elementary School #15 Groundbreaking
• Virtual Mayor's Cal Cities Collaborative
• Motte Museum car show on April 22
• Grand Opening of Black Bear Diner in May
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes below were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 March 15, 2023 Minutes
9.3 April 5, 2023 Minutes
The minutes below were approved (4-0-1, Deines abstained) with no modifications.
9.2 April 5, 2023 Special Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved by the following vote:
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, 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 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 3/15/2023 and 03/22/2023, and the
Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 03/10/2023 and 03/17/2023, which have a total
budgetary impact of $8,389,125.53.
10.3 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed.
10.4 Second Reading and Adoption of Development Code Amendment to Implement
Housing Element Program Action 5
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-370 approving Code Amendment No. LR23-0017,
to amend Chapter 9.130.030 of the Development Code (Title 9 of the Menifee
Municipal Code) to add provisions to for by -right review of residential projects with
a minimum of 20 percent of the units affordable to lower income households and
located on candidate sites identified in the current Housing Element and used in a
prior housing element as required to implement Housing Element Program Action
5 and comply with State law.
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, CFD 2017-1
(Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 18, Rockport Ranch
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-371 amending Ordinance No. 17-231 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to pay the annual costs
and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017-1
(Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 18).
10.6 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1304 approving the City of Menifee's participation in
the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant; and
2. Authorized acceptance and administration of the grant in the amount of $24,362;
and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1305 authorizing an increase in revenue and
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appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $24,362 to a project account as
assigned by the Finance Department; and
4. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents
to implement the funded project/program.
10.7 City Treasurer Appointment
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1306 acknowledging the appointment of City
Treasurer, Rochelle Clayton.
10.8 Persons Authorized to Transact Business with Union Bank on Behalf of the City
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1307 designating the persons authorized to transact
business with Union Bank on behalf of the City.
10.9 Local Agency Investment Fund Authorized Officers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1308 designating the officers authorized to transact
business with Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) on behalf of the City.
10.10 Agreement with Leighton Consulting, Inc. for Materials Testing Services for Murrieta
Road Resurfacing and Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Leighton Consulting, Inc. in an amount not -to -exceed
$29,598.50 to provide materials testing services for the Murrieta Road Resurfacing
and Improvement Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 23-07.
10.11 Agreement with NV5, Inc. for Design Services for the Menifee Road/Fire Station No.
76 Traffic Signal Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with NV5, Inc. for Civil Design Services in an amount not -to -exceed
$41,470 for the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Traffic Signal Project, Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) No. 23-09.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with CivilPros, Inc. for the Scott Road / Bundy Canyon Road
Widening Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the
Professional Services Agreement with CivilPros, Inc. for the Scott Road / Bundy
Canyon Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 20-01, in an
amount not -to -exceed $103,595, and extending the terms through December 31,
2026, for a total amount not -to -exceed $3,100,354; and
2. Adopted Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) No. 23-1309 appropriating
$103,595 from the Scott Road & Bridge Benefit District (RBBD), Fund 410.
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10.13 Agreement with Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Romoland
Grid Resurfacing - South Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Owner -Contractor
Agreement with Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. to perform construction services for the
Romoland Grid Resurfacing — South Project, Capital Improvement Project No.
22-23, in an amount not -to -exceed $793,691.20.
10.14 Agreement with Blackheart Building Solutions for the Police Department Parking Lot
Upgrade Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Owner -Contractor
Agreement with Blackheart Building Solutions to perform construction services for
the Police Department Parking Lot Upgrade, Capital Improvement Project No.
19-18, in the amount not -to -exceed of $79,645.75.
10.15 Amendment No. 1 to the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health
System -Medical Center Professional Services Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Professional Services Agreement with County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside
University Health System -Medical Center (RUHS-MC) for Adult / Adolescent
Forensic Services for Police Department increasing the Fiscal Year 2022/2023
purchase order (PO) the not -to -exceed amount of $10,000, for a revised total of
$16,100, and extending the terms of the contract by 1 year per the Period of
Performance section; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a second amendment extending the term
through June 30, 2025, at the City's discretion.
10.16 Public Works Fiscal Year 2022/23 Vehicle Purchases
ACTION
1. Approved the purchase of two RAV4 Hybrid vehicles from Temecula Valley Toyota
in the not -to -exceed amount of $85,430 including taxes and delivery; and
2. Approved the purchase of one refrigerated box truck vehicle and appurtenant
outfitting from Freeway Isuzu Truck in the not -to -exceed amount of
$140,300.09, including taxes and delivery; and
3. Authorized the purchases of the three vehicles as an informal bid as allowed under
the Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070(A)(2) and 3.12.070(A)(5); and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the required documents and the Finance
Department to issue corresponding purchase orders for the vehicle purchases.
10.17 Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Developer Funded CEQA Consultant Update
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ACTION
1. Received and filed the quarterly update on executed CEQA consultant contracts
for FY 2022/23.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Ordinance Introduction and Formation of Community Facilities District Community
Facilities District No. 2023-2, Cimarron Ridge (Facilities)
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:02 PM. The public hearing was legally
noticed. Acting City Clerk Kay Vinson responded there were no requests to speak, no
written protests were received, there are no registered voters in the territory of the
District, all the taxable property owners in the District have consented to holding the
special election on April 19, 2023, and she concurred that the special election may be
held on April 19, 2023, immediately following the public hearing. The Mayor closed the
public hearing at 7:03 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1310 establishing Community Facilities District No.
2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee (CFD No. 2023-2 or CFD); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1311 determining the necessity to incur bonded
indebtedness for CFD No. 2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman,
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Acting City Clerk Kay Vinson confirmed receipt of the official ballots and waivers from
the landowners who can cast their votes on behalf of the owners of all the property
proposed to be included within Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Cimarron
Ridge). She canvassed the election of the returned ballots and declared the results
passed, consisting of one ballot for Improvement Area 1 with all "Yes" votes on
Propositions A, B & C. and one ballot for Improvement Area 2 with all "Yes" votes on
Propositions D, E & F.
ACTION:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1312 certifying election result for CFD No. 2023-2
(Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Acting City Clerk Kay Vinson introduced the ordinance by reading the title.
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ACTION:
1. Introduced an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No.
2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION:
1. Approved an Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement with Pulte Home
Company.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Termination of Local Emergency Pertaining to COVID-19
Deputy Human Resources Director Robert Cardenas provided the presentation.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1313 terminating the local emergency and all related
executive orders and resolutions still in effect related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
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At 7:10 PM, the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Karlee Meyer, Hemet City
Councilmember.
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Acting City Clerk
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