Menifee public meetings in 2024

Special City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider a resolution finding the retail pads at 27459 and 27483 Newport Road to be a public nuisance and order their abatement. The meeting also includes consent‑calendar actions such as a street‑name change, a police employee association MOU, and several contract amendments and purchase orders. Council members will discuss subcommittee and commission appointments and options for filling the District 2 vacancy.

• Adopt resolution declaring the retail pads at 27459 & 27483 Newport Road a public nuisance
• Approve street‑name change from “Squaw Valley Drive” to “Olympic Valley Drive”
• Adopt MOU with Menifee Miscellaneous Police Employee Association (July 1 2024 – June 30 2027) and approve the Classification and Compensation Plan
• Amend GoGov, Inc. professional services agreement, increasing the contract amount by $4,200 for FY 2024/2025
• Authorize purchase orders for laptops, desktops and monitors up to $250,000 (with additional authority up to $300,000 in future fiscal years)

The Menifee City Council approved a $6.8 million, 10-year contract with Axon for police body-worn and dash cameras, and adopted a street name change from Squaw Valley Drive to Olympic Valley Drive. They also declared retail pads at the Krikorian Entertainment Complex a public nuisance, ratified committee appointments, and directed staff to fill the vacant District 2 seat by appointment.

• Approved Axon camera contract up to $6,814,103.84 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1523 renaming Squaw Valley Drive to Olympic Valley Drive (4-0)
• Declared Krikorian Entertainment Complex retail pads a public nuisance (4-0)
• Approved successor MOU with Menifee Police Employee Association (4-0)
• Approved $3,884,180.41 in warrants and payroll (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 for laptop/desktop/monitor replacements (4-0)
• Directed staff to fill District 2 vacancy by appointment (4-0)
• Ratified 2025 subcommittee and regional board appointments (4-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Election Certification

The City Council will meet to officially declare the results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. The body will administer oaths of office to new members and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for the 2025 term.

• Certification of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election results
• Oath of Office for Bob Karwin (District 1 Councilmember)
• Oath of Office for Dan Temple (District 3 Councilmember)
• Oath of Office for Ricky Estrada (Mayor)
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2025

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election results via Resolution No. 24-1522, with all members voting in favor. The council also administered oaths to newly elected members, including Mayor Ricky Estrada, and selected Bob Karwin as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1522 declaring election results (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Bob Karwin, Dan Temple, and Mayor Ricky Estrada
• Selected Bob Karwin as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the expansion of The View Church. The body will consider a CEQA exemption and the approval of a major modification and minor conditional use permit for the site.

• Public hearing for The View Church expansion at the southwest corner of McCall Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard
• Proposed Major Modification No. PLN24-0001
• Proposed Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PLN24-0002
• Determination of CEQA Categorical Exemption under Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a major modification and minor conditional use permit for The View Church at McCall Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard, determining the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The vote was 3-0 with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution PC24-646 for The View Church major modification and minor conditional use permit (3-0)
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15332 (3-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to a development agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC. The committee will review Amendment No. 3 for the Cimarron Ridge Development and determine if it should be submitted to the City Council for approval.

• Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the June 7, 2017 Development Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for Cimarron Ridge Development

The Finance Committee reviewed Amendment No. 3 to the Development Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for the Cimarron Ridge Development and recommended it be submitted to the City Council for approval. The minutes record no other substantive decisions; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Recommended Amendment No. 3 to the Cimarron Ridge Development Agreement for City Council approval (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will review information on a proposed Heritage Park and decide on next steps. Commissioners will also consider and approve the 2025 meeting calendar for the commission. Additional updates include a youth and all‑inclusive programs overview and a preview of future field and facilities user fee changes.

• Heritage Park discussion – review and discuss information on a future park
• Approve 2025 Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission meeting calendar
• Youth & All‑Inclusive Programs overview presentation
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Future agenda request: review Field and Facilities User Fees – March 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission recommended staff reintroduce a heritage park as a proposed capital project to City Council during the March 2025 budget workshop. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting calendar, canceling the January and July 2025 meetings. Minutes from November 7, 2024, were approved unanimously (4-0).

• Recommended heritage park as capital project for March 2025 budget workshop
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar, canceling January and July meetings (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan Joint Meeting

The City Council and commissioners will meet for a workshop regarding the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan. The body will provide input and direction to staff to develop a vision statement for the plan.

• Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan Workshop

The City Council and Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan. Staff presented the plan, and the bodies reached consensus to retain 10% housing and exclude entertainment options. They also agreed on a vision statement describing the district as a high-tech innovation hub with mixed-use options.

• Consensus reached to retain 10% housing in the district
• Consensus reached to not integrate entertainment options
• Consensus reached on proposed vision statement for the district

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider a range of items, including waiving readings of ordinances, approving financial reports, and adopting several memorandums of understanding with police associations. The council will also vote on a bid award and contract for construction services on the Civic Center Parking Lot, a $3,292,946.60 project. Additional agenda items cover flood control agreements, IT service contracts, and a public hearing on the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project appeal.

• Waive reading of all ordinances listed on the agenda
• Approve Treasurer's Report for September 2024
• Adopt MOU with Menifee Police Officers Association (2024‑2027)
• Award $3,292,946.60 contract to Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. for Civic Center Parking Lot
• Public hearing to adopt appeal overturning Planning Commission decision for Murrieta Road Warehouse Project

The Menifee City Council approved consent calendar items including new three-year MOUs with police officer and management associations, a $3.29M contract for the Civic Center parking lot, and several development-related maps and agreements. The council continued the appeal of the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project to a later date, with a 3-2 vote. It also approved an amended recognition policy for the Key to the City.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1518 approving MPOA MOU (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1520 approving MPMA MOU (5-0)
• Awarded $3,292,946.60 contract to Hillcrest Contracting for Civic Center Parking Lot (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-405 for Ethanac Business Park Specific Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Approved $9,734,411.73 in warrants and payroll (5-0)
• Continued Murrieta Road Warehouse Project appeal (3-2)
• Approved amended City Council Recognition Policy (5-0)
• Approved language interpretation services on-call list (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Ethanac Business Park and an appeal for the CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse Project. The body is also considering several contracts for city infrastructure, police equipment, and professional services.

• Purchase of six police vehicles from Winner Chevrolet for up to $392,138.55
• Contract with AD Improvements, Inc. for Krikorian Entertainment Complex demolition for $231,100
• Contract with David Ollis Landscape Development, Inc. for Cherry Hills Street Median project for up to $133,983.20
• Public hearing for Ethanac Business Park General Plan and Specific Plan amendments
• Ordinance to levy special taxes for Legado Community Facilities District No. 2022-3

The Menifee City Council approved the Ethanac Business Park project, including a General Plan Amendment, Plot Plan, and Specific Plan Amendment/Zone Change, with Councilmember Estrada voting no. The council also denied the appeal of the CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse Project, certifying its EIR and approving the tentative parcel map and plot plan, again with Estrada dissenting. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent calendar, except Item 10.7 which was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Ethanac Business Park resolutions (4-1, Estrada no)
• Introduced ordinance for Ethanac Specific Plan Amendment and Zone Change (4-1, Estrada no)
• Denied CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse appeal, certified EIR (4-1, Estrada no)
• Approved $7.38M in warrants and payroll registers
• Approved $392,138.55 for six police vehicles from Winner Chevrolet
• Awarded $133,983.20 bid for Cherry Hills Street Median Conversion to Davis Ollis Landscape
• Awarded $231,100 bid for Krikorian demolition to AD Improvements
• Pulled Item 10.7 (Nova Power annexation) from agenda

Finance Committee Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the FY 2023/24 city financial audit and provide feedback. It will review four proposed Community Facilities Districts (CFD 2025‑1, CFD 2025‑2, CFD 2025‑4, and CFD 2023‑2) that would fund public improvements for new housing developments. The committee will also consider a bond issuance request for CFD 2023‑2 (Cimarron Ridge) to finance improvements for 424 homes and recommend preparation of legal documents for City Council.

• FY 2023/24 Annual Financial Audit update and feedback
• CFD 2025‑1: 96 single‑family homes in Tract 38128
• CFD 2025‑2 (Quartz Trail): 80 lots north of Corson Ave, east of Evans Rd
• CFD 2025‑4 (Heritage Village): 162 townhomes north of Rouse Rd, west of Menifee Rd
• Bond issuance for CFD 2023‑2 (Cimarron Ridge) covering 424 homes south of Rouse Rd, west of Byers Rd

The Menifee Finance Committee reviewed and recommended four proposed Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) for City Council consideration, covering new residential developments. They also reviewed a bond issuance for an existing CFD and received the annual financial audit update. The committee approved the September 10, 2024 minutes unanimously.

• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed FY 2023/24 annual financial audit update
• Recommended CFD No. 2025-1 (96 single-family homes, Tract 38128) to City Council
• Recommended CFD No. 2025-2 (Quartz Trail, 80 lots) to City Council
• Recommended CFD No. 2025-4 (Heritage Village, 162 townhomes) to City Council
• Recommended proceeding with bond issuance for CFD No. 2023-2 Improvement Area 1 (Cimarron Ridge, 424 homes)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission is meeting to review parkland dedication requirements and conceptual designs. The body will discuss Quimby Act assessments for specific tracts and provide feedback on a citywide park signage project.

• Amended Quimby Assessment for Quartz Trail (Tract 36803)
• Park conceptual plan and Quimby review for Valor Park (Tract 37671)
• Conceptual design options for the Park Signage Project
• NFL Flag Football League Champions and Coach recognitions
• Future review of Field and Facilities User Fees scheduled for March 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission approved the amended Quimby Assessment for Quartz Trail and the conceptual plan for Valor Park. The commission also reviewed designs for revamped city park signage and received various department updates.

• Approved amended Quimby Assessment for Quartz Trail Tract 36803 (5-0)
• Approved park conceptual plan for Valor Park Tract 37671 (5-0)
• Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will discuss labor negotiations with police unions and several pending lawsuits in a closed session, then move to the regular session to approve meeting minutes and a consent calendar. The consent calendar includes waiving readings of ordinances, approving voucher lists with a total budgetary impact of $11,368,336.62, and accepting multiple grant funds for the Police Department and a housing assistance program. The Council will also authorize several contract amendments, software agreements, and tract‑map filings.

• Accept $646,059 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant for First Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
• Accept $216,000 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant for the Police Department
• Approve one‑year CivicPlus "NextRequest" software agreement up to $10,788 and two extensions up to $23,221.17
• Approve amendment to Harris and Associates civil engineering services increasing compensation by $75,000
• Approve contract change order with Granite Construction for Romoland Grid Area – 3rd Street project for $70,959.74

The Menifee City Council approved the consent calendar, including grants, contracts, and tract maps, and continued the appeal of the CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse Project to November 20, 2024. The council also adopted resolutions for the Legado Community Facilities District and authorized bonds for Rockport Ranch. No substantive decisions were made outside these actions.

• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.28 (5-0)
• Continued CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse Project appeal to Nov. 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1507 amending CFD 2022-3 Legado boundaries (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1508 certifying CFD 2022-3 election results (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for special taxes in CFD 2022-3 Improvement Areas 2 and 3 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1509 authorizing special tax bonds for CFD 2023-1 Rockport Ranch (5-0)
• Accepted $216,000 OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant (consent)
• Accepted $646,059 PLHA grant for First Time Homebuyers program (consent)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 9 meeting and hold a public hearing on three development projects. It will determine that the Newport Road Medical Office Building is categorically exempt from CEQA and consider resolutions to adopt its plot plan and variance. The commission will also recommend a Mitigated Negative Declaration and related plan amendments for the Ethanac Business Park, and certify the Environmental Impact Report for the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project while approving its plot plan.

• Determine Newport Road Medical Office Building is categorically exempt from CEQA
• Adopt resolution approving Plot Plan PLN24-0003 and Variance PLN24-0004 for Newport Road site
• Recommend City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and multiple plan amendments for Ethanac Business Park (General Plan Amendment PLN23-0173, Specific Plan Amendment PLN23-0175, Zone Change PLN23-0174, Plot Plan PLN23-0171)
• Certify Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2023110162) and adopt mitigation monitoring program for Murrieta Road Warehouse Project
• Approve Plot Plan PLN22-0179 for Murrieta Road Warehouse Project

The Menifee Planning Commission approved a medical office building on Newport Road, determining it was categorically exempt from CEQA and adopting the plot plan and variance. The commission also recommended approval of the Ethanac Business Park project to the City Council, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration and related amendments. A motion to approve the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project failed on a 2-3 vote.

• Approved Newport Road Medical Office Building, Resolution PC24-643 (5-0)
• Determined Newport Road project categorically exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC24-644 recommending Mitigated Negative Declaration for Ethanac Business Park (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC24-645 recommending General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Plot Plan for Ethanac Business Park (5-0)
• Motion to approve Murrieta Road Warehouse Project failed (2-3)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing items. It will continue Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 for Salt Creek off the calendar. It will determine that the Garbani and Evans SB330 subdivision does not require additional CEQA analysis, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption, and adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38766 and Plot Plan No. PLN23‑0247 at the northwest corner of Garbani Road and Evans Road. It will also determine the Menifee West Coast Self‑Storage project is exempt from CEQA under infill development, file a Notice of Exemption, and adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan PLN23‑0215, Conditional Use Permit PLN23‑0216, and Minor Exception PLN23‑0218.

• Continue Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 Salt Creek off calendar
• Adopt resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38766 (PLN23‑0246) and Plot Plan No. PLN23‑0247 for Garbani and Evans SB330 subdivision at NW corner of Garbani Rd & Evans Rd
• Direct staff to file Notice of Exemption for Garbani and Evans subdivision under CEQA Section 15183
• Adopt resolution approving Plot Plan PLN23‑0215, Conditional Use Permit PLN23‑0216, and Minor Exception PLN23‑0218 for Menifee West Coast Self‑Storage
• Direct staff to file Notice of Exemption for Menifee West Coast Self‑Storage under CEQA Section 15332

The Menifee Planning Commission approved two major projects. It adopted Resolution PC24-641 for the Garbani and Evans SB330 Subdivision (Tentative Tract Map No. 38766) with a 3-1 vote, with one recusal, and determined it was CEQA-exempt. It also unanimously approved Resolution PC24-642 for the Menifee West Coast Self-Storage project, including a conditional use permit and minor exception, finding it exempt from CEQA. The public hearing for Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 (Salt Creek) was continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved Garbani & Evans subdivision (Resolution PC24-641) 3-1, one recusal
• Approved West Coast Self-Storage (Resolution PC24-642) 5-0
• Continued Salt Creek tract map hearing to a date uncertain
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes 5-0

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Menifee Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission will discuss two items: a review of the Athletic Field Allocation Policy and a review of conceptual design options for enhancing La Ladera Park. The commission will consider recommendations on the park design and decide whether to adopt a preferred option. The meeting also includes routine updates from the Community Services Department and public comment on non‑agenda matters.

• Athletic Field Allocation Policy Review – discussion of the existing program
• La Ladera Park Enhancement – review and recommendation of a conceptual design option
• Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Various updates from the Community Services Department (parks, solid waste, recreation, special events, capital improvements, maintenance)
• Future agenda request for Heritage Park in November 2024

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission voted 3-2 to recommend Option 1 of the La Ladera Park Enhancement conceptual design, which includes a shade structure, a second baseball diamond, and field lights. The commission also voted 5-0 to bring forward a future agenda item to discuss user fees for athletic fields. Minutes from the September 5 meeting were approved 5-0.

• Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with modification to Item 8.2 (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to bring forward a future agenda item to discuss user fees
• Adopted recommendation for Option 1 of La Ladera Park enhancement design (3-2)

Special City Council Meeting - Community Center Schematic Design Workshop

The City Council will discuss the proposed schematic design for the Menifee Community Center, identified as Capital Improvement Program Project No. 23‑10. The site is located at La Piedra and Menifee Road. Council members will review the design and solicit public feedback during the workshop.

• Review and provide feedback on schematic design for Menifee Community Center (Project No. 23‑10) at La Piedra and Menifee Road

The City Council held a special meeting to review and provide feedback on the proposed schematic design for the Menifee Community Center, a capital improvement project located on La Piedra and Menifee Road. No formal approval or denial was made; the action was limited to discussion and feedback.

• Reviewed and provided feedback on the Menifee Community Center schematic design (Project No. 23-10)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adjusting bonded indebtedness for the Legado Community Facilities District. Members will also discuss proposed replacement names for multiple streets named Heritage Lake Drive. The meeting includes several grant acceptances and routine financial approvals.

• Proposed reduction of bonded indebtedness for Legado Improvement Area 2 by $28 million and establishment of Improvement Area 3 up to $28 million
• Approval of warrant register with a total budgetary impact of $6,670,346.06
• Acceptance of a $112,512 grant for Police Department firearms secure area and safety certification
• Acceptance of a $40,000 grant for a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
• Amendment to KOA Corporation agreement for McCall Boulevard Widening Project increasing compensation by $3,300

The Menifee City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying warrants totaling $6,670,346.06, accepting two grants ($40,000 for economic development strategy and $112,512 for police firearm safety), and adopting a resolution to amend Community Facilities District No. 2022-3 (Legado) to reduce bonded indebtedness by $28 million and establish a new improvement area. The council also discussed proposed street name changes for Heritage Lake Drive but took no action. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0), including warrants totaling $6,670,346.06
• Accepted $40,000 EDA grant for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (5-0)
• Accepted $112,512 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant for police firearm safety (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending CFD No. 2022-3 Legado, reducing bonded debt by $28M and creating Improvement Area No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved lease addendum for additional office space at Haun Medical Campus, not to exceed $27,991.14 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to KOA Corporation agreement for McCall Boulevard Widening, increasing compensation by $3,300 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for summary vacation of public roadway on Cumming Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meetings unanimously (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will consider Tentative Tract Map No. 38766 “Garbani and Evans” and has recommended continuing the item off the calendar. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the September 11, 2024 minutes and a public comments period for non‑agenda items. No other decisions or presentations are scheduled.

• Tentative Tract Map No. 38766 “Garbani and Evans” – recommended action: continue item off calendar
• Approval of September 11, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• No presentations scheduled
• No consent calendar items

The Planning Commission held a brief meeting on September 25, 2024. Commissioners approved the minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting and voted to remove the Garbani and Evans tentative tract map from the calendar.

• Approved September 11, 2024, meeting minutes (3-2)
• Approved agenda with no modifications (3-2)
• Continued Tentative Tract Map No. 38766 off calendar (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several professional service agreements for infrastructure and IT updates. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

• Contract with Complete Paperless Solutions for citywide document scanning not to exceed $430,000
• Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessment for ADA plan update not to exceed $249,776.56
• Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group for Pavement Management Program update not to exceed $169,403
• Warrant Register ratification with a total budgetary impact of $6,195,516.78
• Public hearing for the FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant Program report

The Menifee City Council approved the consent calendar, including $6,195,516.78 in warrants and payroll, and awarded contracts for document scanning ($430,000), pavement management ($169,403), and ADA plan update ($249,776.56). They also adopted the CDBG annual performance report and appointed Councilmember Estrada as voting delegate to the League of California Cities conference.

• Approved consent calendar including $6,195,516.78 in warrants and payroll (5-0)
• Awarded $430,000 document scanning contract to Complete Paperless Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $169,403 pavement management program update with Bucknam Infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $249,776.56 ADA self-evaluation and transition plan update with Bureau Veritas (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1497 approving CDBG FY 2023/2024 CAPER (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Estrada as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference (5-0)
• Accepted public improvements for Audie Murphy Ranch Tract 31822 F and released 90% of securities (5-0)
• Proclaimed Constitution Week and Menifee Clean Air Week (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Regional Homeless Alliance

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive a report on Menifee's homeless response program and regional collaboration efforts. Members will review and discuss the Regional Homeless Alliance Assessment and Action Plan.

• Workshop on Regional Homeless Alliance Assessment and Action Plan
• Report on City of Menifee’s homeless response program

The Menifee City Council received a report on the city's homeless response program and discussed the Regional Homeless Alliance Assessment and Action Plan. No formal decisions were made; the item was for review and discussion only.

• Received report on homeless response program
• Reviewed and discussed Regional Homeless Alliance Assessment and Action Plan

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will move the Salt Creek Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 public hearing to the October 9, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss the 2024/2025 meeting schedule and give direction on possible cancellations. The agenda also includes a presentation of the FY 2023/2024 Community Development Department annual report and approval of the August 14, 2024 minutes.

• Salt Creek Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 hearing continued to Oct. 9, 2024
• Discussion of Planning Commission 2024/2025 meeting schedule
• Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Community Development Department Annual Report presentation
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from Aug. 14, 2024
• Public comments period for non‑agenda items

The Menifee Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 11, 2024, with four members present and one absent. The commission approved the agenda and the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes, and continued the public hearing for the Salt Creek Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 to the October 9, 2024 meeting. The commission also voted to cancel four upcoming meetings due to holidays.

• Approved agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Continued Salt Creek Tentative Tract Map No. 38625 public hearing to October 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Cancelled November 27, 2024, December 25, 2024, November 26, 2025, and December 24, 2025 meetings

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the city's investment portfolio and the STAX Property Finder application. The committee is asked to receive and file reports on both items.

• STAX Property Finder online portal for property owner tax information
• City of Menifee Investment Portfolio Overview presentation
• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Menifee Finance Committee met and approved the July 9, 2024 minutes unanimously. They received and filed a report on the STAX Property Finder online portal, which will be presented to the City Council when available to residents. They also received and filed a presentation on the city's investment portfolio from Chandler Asset Management. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed STAX Property Finder report
• Received and filed investment portfolio presentation

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will discuss aquatics programming and options for a City Holiday Tree. The body is also tasked with appointing two representatives to the Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee.

• Appointment of two representatives to the Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee
• Review of Summer 2024 Aquatics Program
• Discussion of City Holiday Tree options for City Council recommendation
• Presentation on Kabian Park Upgrades by Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District
• Updates on Senior Programming and Transportation Program

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission voted unanimously to redirect funds originally intended for a city holiday tree to support installation of a permanent restroom at Gale Webb Sports Park. The commission also approved the June 20, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0) and appointed two representatives to the Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee. Other items were informational only, including updates on senior programs, aquatics, and park projects.

• Redirected holiday tree funds to permanent restroom at Gale Webb Sports Park (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Trembley and Peterson to Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee, Sanchez alternate (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider approving a zone change for the Villagio Villas development and levying special taxes for the Cimarron Ridge Community Facilities District. The meeting also includes ratifying a warrant register with a budgetary impact of $4.8 million and approving agreements for railway modifications and construction management services.

• Zone Change No. PLN21-0376 for 'Villagio Villas'
• Levy special taxes for Improvement Area No. 2 of CFD No. 2023-2
• Ratify voucher lists with $4,847,140.77 budgetary impact
• Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for railway modifications
• Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Southstar Engineering for Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing Project

The Menifee City Council approved the consent calendar, including $4,847,140.77 in vouchers and payroll, a zone change for Villagio Villas, and a railway crossing agreement with RCTC and KB Home Coastal. They also approved a $228,000 amendment for the Holland Road/I-215 overcrossing project. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public hearings or discussion items were held.

• Approved consent calendar including $4,847,140.77 in vouchers and payroll (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-402 approving zone change for Villagio Villas (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-403 levying special taxes for CFD No. 2023-2 Cimarron Ridge (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1493 setting confidential employee salaries for 2024-2027 (5-0)
• Approved railway crossing agreement with RCTC and KB Home Coastal for Menifee/Matthews roads (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with Southstar Engineering for Holland Road/I-215 overcrossing, increasing compensation by $228,000 (5-0)
• Approved landscape improvement agreement for Del Oro North Apartments (5-0)
• Approved final map and agreements for Tract Map 36658-5 Cimarron Ridge (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider and vote on multiple ordinances to levy special taxes for Community Facilities Districts at Golden Meadows, River Walk Village, Banner Park II, and other annexations. The Council will also approve a professional services agreement with Spicer Consulting Group for a fiscal impact analysis costing up to $77,500. Additional items include a $2,791,291.42 voucher approval and amendments to existing contracts for traffic engineering and tree services.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinances levying special taxes for CFD 2017‑1 Annexation No. 11 (Golden Meadows) and No. 21 (River Walk Village)
• Second reading and adoption of ordinances levying special taxes for CFD 2017‑1 Annexation No. 23 (Banner Park II)
• Approval of Spicer Consulting Group agreement for fiscal impact analysis, not to exceed $77,500 through June 30, 2026
• Amendment to Parsons Transportation Group agreement increasing compensation by $150,000, total not to exceed $300,000
• Approval of voucher lists and payroll registers with a total budgetary impact of $2,791,291.42

The Menifee City Council approved the Villagio Villas Apartment Project, a 4-1 vote with Councilmember Estrada opposed, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, Plot Plan, and introducing a zone change. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including special tax levies for multiple Community Facilities Districts, a $77,500 agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, and a $150,000 amendment with Parsons Transportation Group. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance of special tax bonds for CFD 2022-1 Quartz Ranch, formed a Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee, and approved a fourth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 24-1485, Mitigated Negative Declaration for Villagio Villas Apartments (4-1, Estrada no)
• Approved General Plan Amendment PLN21-0377 for Villagio Villas (4-1, Estrada no)
• Approved Plot Plan PLN21-0375 for Villagio Villas (4-1, Estrada no)
• Introduced zone change PLN21-0376 for Villagio Villas (4-1, Estrada no)
• Adopted Ordinances 2024-396 through 2024-401 levying special taxes for CFDs (unanimous)
• Approved $77,500 agreement with Spicer Consulting Group for fiscal impact analysis (unanimous)
• Authorized $150,000 amendment with Parsons Transportation Group for traffic engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-1490 authorizing special tax bonds for CFD 2022-1 Quartz Ranch (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Menifee Planning Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a public hearing request for the CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse project. Recommended actions include adopting resolutions that certify the Environmental Impact Report and approve the tentative parcel and plot maps for the site.

• Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022040622)
• Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
• Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 38139 (PLN22-0041) and Plot Plan No. PLN21-0370 for the area north of Corsica Lane, south of Kuffel Road, east of Wheat Street, and west of Byers Road
• Approve the June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Menifee Planning Commission approved two items: a Conditional Agricultural Development Ordinance (CADO) industrial warehouse project and a tentative parcel map. Both approvals were adopted via resolutions with a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Long dissenting and Chair LaDue absent. The warehouse project includes certification of its Environmental Impact Report and adoption of mitigation measures.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC24-639 certifying EIR and approving CADO Menifee Industrial Warehouse (3-1, Long nay)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC24-640 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 38139 and Plot Plan No. PLN21-0370 (3-1, Long nay)
• Approved June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider a series of legal counsel conferences on ongoing litigation in a closed session, followed by a regular session covering updates, approvals, and several contract awards. Key actions include adopting ordinances on catalytic converters and loud conduct, and approving multiple procurement agreements. The council will also vote on a $1,430,470.92 contract for the Menifee Road Resurfacing – Aldergate Drive to McCall Boulevard project.

• Award bid and authorize a $1,430,470.92 contract with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Menifee Road resurfacing (Aldergate Drive to McCall Boulevard)
• Award a $125,000 not‑to‑exceed professional services agreement with Hunden Partners for the Placemaking, Identity, and Tourism Master Plan
• Adopt ordinance establishing regulations governing the possession of catalytic converters (Chapter 11.55)
• Adopt ordinance establishing regulations for loud and unruly conduct (Chapter 11.07)
• Approve a $236,250 not‑to‑exceed five‑year agreement with Flock Safety for city park surveillance cameras

The Menifee City Council upheld the Planning Commission's approval of the Home2Suites Hotel project and denied the appeal against it. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for road resurfacing, park surveillance cameras, and software services, and established multiple community facilities districts for new developments.

• Upheld Home2Suites Hotel approval, denied appeal (5-0)
• Approved $1.43M road resurfacing contract with Copp Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $236,250 Flock Safety camera agreement (5-0)
• Approved $1.03M Accela permitting software renewal (5-0)
• Established CFD 2024-1 Banner Park II with $15M bond authorization (5-0)
• Established CFD 2024-2 Golden Meadows with up to $13M bond authorization (5-0)
• Established CFD 2024-3 River Walk Village with $7M bond authorization (5-0)
• Adopted ordinances on catalytic converters and unruly conduct (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council will consider a public hearing to adopt the Menifee Complete Streets Plan. It will also approve a series of consent‑calendar items, including a $277,195.05 cannabis‑tax grant, a $38,384.38 opiate‑litigation fund allocation, and several service agreements. Additional agenda items cover fee‑schedule updates, police records retention, and vehicle purchases. Closed‑session conferences will address ongoing litigation and real‑property negotiations.

• Adopt the Menifee Complete Streets Plan (public hearing item 11.1)
• Accept a $277,195.05 Department of California Highway Patrol cannabis‑tax grant and amend the budget accordingly
• Allocate $38,384.38 from the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund for prevention and intervention programs
• Approve a professional services agreement with Dekra‑Lite Industries, Inc. for military banner services up to $18,750
• Approve an enterprise agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for GIS software subscriptions up to $278,310

The Menifee City Council unanimously adopted the Menifee Complete Streets Plan and introduced two new ordinances regarding unruly conduct and catalytic converter possession. The council also approved various contracts, including a GIS software subscription and police vehicle purchases, while directing staff to research funding for a permanent restroom at Gale Webb Action Sports Park.

• Adopted Menifee Complete Streets Plan (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on unruly and loud conduct (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on catalytic converter possession (5-0)
• Approved GIS software subscription for $278,310 (5-0)
• Approved police vehicle purchases totaling $147,351.11 (5-0)
• Approved military banner services agreement for $18,750 (5-0)
• Directed staff to research funding for Gale Webb Park restroom (5-0)
• Approved warrant register with $14M budgetary impact (5-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review proposed bond issuances and financing plan amendments for local Community Facilities Districts. This includes reviewing a request for the Rockport Ranch development and changes to the Legado development. The committee will also receive reports regarding underwriters and annual bond premiums.

• Proposed bond issuance for Rockport Ranch at Newport Road and Briggs Road
• Proposed financing plan changes for the Legado development
• Report on creating an underwriters pool for upcoming bond issuances
• Annual update on Community Facility District related bond premiums

The Committee recommended that the City Council consider proposed financing plan changes for Community Facilities District 2022-3 (Legado). The committee also recommended using a rotating underwriter's pool for land-secured bond issuances.

• Approved minutes from Nov 7, 2023, Dec 12, 2023, Feb 13, 2024, Mar 26, 2024, and May 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended using established CFD Underwriter’s Pool on a rotating basis
• Reviewed bond issuance request for CFD No. 2023-1, Rockport Ranch
• Recommended submittal to City Council for financing plan changes to CFD 2022-3, Legado
• Received annual report on Community Facility District and bond premiums

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will review a public hearing regarding the Villagio Villas project located south of McCall Blvd. Recommended actions include recommending that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, and a Plot Plan.

• General Plan Amendment No. PLN21-0377 for Villagio Villas
• Zone Change No. PLN21-0376 for Villagio Villas
• Plot Plan No. PLN21-0375 for Villagio Villas

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve a general plan amendment, zone change, and plot plan for Villagio Villas. The commission also recommended the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.

• Recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. PLN21-0377, Zone Change No. PLN21-0376, and Plot Plan No. PLN21-0375 for Villagio Villas (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Villagio Villas (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission SPECIAL MEETING

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will review recommended programming for the Menifee Community Center. The meeting includes discussions on the Sun City Green Space conceptual design and restroom options for Gale Webb Action Sports Park. A presentation on the Complete Streets Draft Plan is also scheduled.

• Review of Menifee Community Center programming
• Recommendation for Sun City Green Space final conceptual design
• Review of four options for Gale Webb Action Sports Park Restroom Project (CIP No. 24-09)
• Complete Streets Draft Plan presentation

The Commission approved the recommended programming for the Menifee Community Center, specifically supporting Performing Arts Design Option A. The body also issued recommendations for the Sun City Green Space and Gale Webb Action Sports Park restroom projects.

• Approved Menifee Community Center recommended programming and Performing Arts Design Option A (4-0)
• Recommended Option 2, Sun City Creek, for Sun City Green Space conceptual design (unanimous)
• Recommended Option 1 Sewer Restroom for Gale Webb Action Sports Park (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several community facility district levies and proposed annexations for various residential areas. The meeting also includes discussions on road maintenance projects, public safety service agreements, and city financial reports.

• Ratification of voucher and payroll registers totaling $3,830,640.02
• Annual levy for several Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Bid award to Copp Contracting, Inc. for $713,701 for the Slurry Seal Program
• Amendment to KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project up to $294,043.38
• Contract increase for Animal Friends of the Valley up to $1,646,696.25

The City Council approved annual special tax levies for multiple Community Facilities Districts and County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The council also authorized several professional service agreements, including a $713,701 slurry seal project and an animal field services contract extension.

• Approved $713,701 contract with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Slurry Seal Program (5-0)
• Approved $719,696.25 increase for Animal Friends of the Valley contract (5-0)
• Adopted annual special tax levies for Bonded and Maintenance CFDs for FY 2024/2025 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for FY 2024/2025 County Service Areas charges (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024/2025 assessments for LLMD No. 89-1-C (5-0)
• Approved modified composition of Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Affirmed continued use of military equipment policies and filed 2023 use report (5-0)
• Ratified voucher lists and payroll register totaling $3,830,640.02 (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Home2Suites Hotel project. Additionally, staff will present the Menifee Complete Streets Plan.

• Home2Suites Hotel plot plan and conditional use permit approval
• Menifee Complete Streets Plan presentation
• Approval of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes

The Menifee Planning Commission unanimously approved a hotel project on Antelope Road, adopting a Negative Declaration and granting the necessary plot plan and conditional use permit. The decision followed a public hearing where seven speakers opposed the project and two supported it. The commission also reviewed a Complete Streets Plan presentation and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Home2Suites hotel plot plan and conditional use permit (5-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for Home2Suites hotel project
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with no modifications (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the recommended programming for the Menifee Community Center. It also issued unanimous recommendations for the Sun City Green Space design and the Gale Webb Action Sports Park restroom project.

• Approved Menifee Community Center recommended programming (4-0)
• Recommended Option 2, Sun City Creek for Sun City Green Space (unanimous)
• Recommended Option 1 Sewer Restroom for Gale Webb Action Sports Park (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan update and prepare for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election. Additionally, the council is considering various contract awards for construction, landscaping, and public safety equipment.

• Award of $574,993 bid to Leonida Builders Inc. for La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School ATP Project
• Approval of Adame Landscape, Inc. contract for maintenance up to $3,750,287 through June 2027
• Acceptance of $24,685 Emergency Management Performance Grant and $15,323 State Homeland Security Program Grant
• Resolution for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election
• Ratification of warrant register totaling $10,260,763.96

The City Council adopted several fiscal updates, including a revised General Fund Balance Policy and a $2 million reserve for public facilities capital projects. The council also declared the theater portion of the Krikorian Entertainment Complex a public nuisance and approved various infrastructure contracts.

• Approved FY 2024/2025 mid-cycle budget amendments and revised Fund Balance Policy (3-1)
• Designated $2,000,000 committed reserve for public facilities capital projects (3-1)
• Declared Krikorian Entertainment Complex theater a public nuisance and ordered abatement (4-0)
• Approved $574,993 contract with Leonida Builders Inc. for La Piedra Road project (4-0)
• Approved $3,750,287 contract with Adame Landscape, Inc. for maintenance services (4-0)
• Authorized collection of 2023 delinquent solid waste accounts via property tax roll (4-0)
• Approved $10,260,763.96 in warrant register payments (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions calling for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Mid-Cycle Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency. Additionally, commissioners will discuss a Housing Market Impact Study and an Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study to provide feedback for the City Council.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Mid-Cycle Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
• Discussion of Menifee Housing Market Impact Study
• Discussion of Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC24-634, finding new Mid Cycle Capital Improvement Program projects consistent with the City of Menifee General Plan. The commission also reviewed and discussed housing studies to provide feedback for City Council consideration.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC24-634 finding Mid Cycle CIP projects in conformance with the General Plan (4-0)
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)
• Reviewed Housing Market Impact and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility studies for City Council consideration

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several financial and public safety matters, including a multi-year fire protection agreement. The agenda also includes multiple construction bids for road and park improvements, as well as updates to the city's user fee schedule.

• Cooperative Agreement with County of Riverside for fire services through 2026/2027 ($60,548,973)
• CalRecycle Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant ($292,997)
• All American Asphalt construction services for Kay Ceniceros Parking Lot and La Ladera Park ($121,999)
• Wheeler Paving Inc. contract for Bradley Road Widening near Paloma Valley High School ($249,700)
• Copp Contracting, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Program ($767,647)

The Menifee City Council approved a multi-year cooperative agreement with Riverside County for fire and emergency services totaling an estimated $60.5 million. The council also adopted a new user fee schedule effective July 15, 2024, and authorized several road and park construction projects. Additionally, the council approved a street name change in the Sun Ranch community and accepted a $292,997 state grant for recycling programs.

• Approved $60,548,973 fire services agreement with Riverside County (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 User Fee Schedule update effective July 15, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved $767,647 road resurfacing contract with Copp Contracting, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $249,700 Bradley Road widening contract with Wheeler Paving Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $121,999 parking lot and park renovation contract with All American Asphalt (4-0)
• Approved street name change from Comey View Court to Comet View Court (4-0)
• Accepted $292,997 CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant (4-0)
• Approved final map for Cimarron Ridge subdivision by Pulte Homes (4-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council held a mid-cycle budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Members provided consensus to increase the reserve requirement to 40%, including dedicated reserves for larger, long-term expenses.

• Consensus reached to increase reserve requirement to 40%

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the widening of McCall Boulevard between Oakhurst Road and Menifee Road. Additionally, members will discuss establishing an ad hoc subcommittee for the Southern Gateway Specific Plan project.

• Public hearing for McCall Boulevard road widening (Project No. 22-03)
• Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for McCall Boulevard widening
• Establishment of the Southern Gateway Specific Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the widening of McCall Boulevard. The commission also established an ad hoc subcommittee for the Southern Gateway Specific Plan project.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC24-633 for McCall Boulevard road widening (5-0)
• Established Southern Gateway Specific Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appointed Chris Thomas and Ben Diederich (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the draft Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Investment Policy for potential recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also discuss updates to the General Fund Balance Policy No. CC-07.

• Review of draft Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Investment Policy
• Review of General Fund Balance Policy No. CC-07 for updates

The committee reviewed the FY 2024/2025 Investment Policy and recommended it for City Council approval. Members also reached consensus to present a revised General Fund Balance Policy to the City Council on June 5, 2024.

• Recommended FY 2024/2025 Investment Policy for City Council approval
• Reached consensus to present revised General Fund Balance Policy to City Council on June 5, 2024

Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee Meeting

The Quality of Life Oversight Committee will review proposed mid-cycle budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024/25. The committee is tasked with recommending these adjustments to the City Council at its May 15, 2024, Budget Workshop. Additionally, a presentation regarding the Complete Streets Plan overview is scheduled.

• Complete Streets Plan overview presentation
• FY 2024/25 Mid-Cycle budget adjustment review

The Quality of Life Oversight Committee reviewed proposed mid-cycle budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of these adjustments to the City Council for consideration at a Budget Workshop on May 15, 2024. The committee also received a presentation on the Complete Streets Plan and inquired about specific projects including Bradley Bridge, Holland Overpass, and Bailey Park.

• Recommended approval of FY2024/25 mid-cycle budget adjustments to City Council (4-0)
• Received presentation on Complete Streets Plan
• Inquired about Bradley Bridge, Holland Overpass, and Bailey Park projects

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission unanimously voted to recommend City Council approval of a professional services agreement with Adame Landscape, Inc. for park and facility maintenance. The commission also received presentations on the Sun City Green Space design and city marketing plans, but deferred the Complete Streets Draft Plan presentation to the next meeting.

• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Adame Landscape, Inc. maintenance contract (5-0)
• Deferred Complete Streets Draft Plan presentation to June 6 meeting
• Received Sun City Green Space conceptual design presentation
• Received City Events Marketing Plan presentation

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts for road widening projects and a solid waste rate adjustment. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding an appeal for the Mister Car Wash development.

• Adoption of Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5
• Solid waste rate adjustments for Waste Management
• $66,983.27 contract for Bailey Park Boulevard Widening
• $63,250 increase for the Senior Bill Assistance Program
• Public hearing for Mister Car Wash development appeal

The City Council denied appeals against the development of a Mister Car Wash and Day Care center at the Shoppes at the Lakes Commercial Center. The council also approved several engineering contracts for road widening and active transportation projects.

• Uphold Planning Commission approval for Mister Car Wash and Day Care development and deny appeals (4-1)
• Approved CDBG Program Year 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved $66,983.27 contract with NV5, Inc. for Bailey Park Boulevard Widening Project
• Approved $149,905 contract with Dokken Engineering for Watson Road Active Transportation project
• Approved $149,825 contract with Dokken Engineering for Romoland Elementary Active Transportation project
• Approved $2,885,450.17 in voucher lists and payroll registers
• Approved FY 2024/2025 solid waste rate adjustments for Waste Management
• Authorized $63,250 transfer to the Senior Bill Assistance Program

Special City Council Meeting - CIP Budget Workshop

The City Council will conduct a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Cycle Budget Review. Council members are asked to provide feedback on the presentation to city staff.

• Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Cycle Budget Review

The Menifee City Council held a special Capital Improvement Program budget workshop on April 17, 2024. Staff presented the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP mid-cycle budget review and funding requests, and council members asked questions. The council gave consensus to add a park improvement, such as a play structure at the Banner Park Community, to the project list at priority level three. No formal votes, dollar amounts, or budget approvals are recorded in these minutes.

• Consensus (not a formal vote) to add a park improvement such as a play structure at Banner Park Community to the CIP project list at priority level three
• Received staff presentation on FY 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program mid-cycle budget review and funding requests; no budget action recorded

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 and two new tract maps. The agenda also includes discussions on forming a Veterans Advisory Committee and evaluating park maintenance services. Additionally, several contracts for hazardous waste management and vehicle repairs are up for approval.

• Public hearing for Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 and Tract Maps 38132 and 38133
• Contract change orders for the Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing, increasing total value to $25,991,416.10
• Agreement with All Magic MV, Inc. for city vehicle auto body repairs up to $140,000
• Hazardous waste management agreements with GrayMar Environmental and HCI Environmental
• Contract change order for Casa Blanca and Willows/Lake Ridge community resurfacing projects

The Menifee City Council adopted an environmental addendum, introduced an ordinance for Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5, and approved two tentative tract maps (38132 and 38133), all on 5-0 votes. The council also approved its consent calendar, including a $9,246,354.60 warrant and payroll register and several service and improvement agreements. In a separate 4-1 vote, it introduced an ordinance changing the City Manager's authority threshold for construction contract change orders, with Councilmember Estrada opposed. The council gave consensus for a parks feasibility study and for staff to return with a resolution creating a five-member Veterans Advisory Committee.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1408 adding Addendum No. 2 to the Menifee North Specific Plan environmental impact report (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance approving Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 (PLN21-0276) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1409 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38133 near Watson Road and Malone Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1410 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 38132 on Palomar Road (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant/payroll register with $9,246,354.60 budgetary impact (5-0)
• Approved on-call hazardous waste agreements with GrayMar Environmental Services and HCI Environmental and Engineering, each not to exceed $60,000 (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Approved $35,000 change order for Holland Road/I-215 Overcrossing, raising contract to $25,991,416.10 (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Introduced ordinance replacing Municipal Code Section 3.12.090 on City Manager change-order authority (4-1, Estrada opposed)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Menifee North Specific Plan and new tract maps. The agenda also includes discussions on property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and rural area preservation. Several infrastructure contracts are scheduled for approval.

• Adoption of Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan and Development Agreement Amendments
• $91,801 purchase for Gale Webb Action Sports Park restrooms
• $218,170.20 agreement with Studio 2G Architects for Cherry Hills improvements
• $66,384.39 change order for New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5
• Public hearing for Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5

The Menifee City Council approved a $218,170.20 professional services agreement with Studio 2G Architects for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements Phase 1 project, and approved a $66,384.39 change order raising the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 contract to a not-to-exceed $8,693,180.96. It also awarded a $89,500 streetlight contract to MC Electric and ratified warrants and payroll totaling $3,382,899.16. The council tabled a property tax exemption for disabled veterans pending discussion of a veterans committee, and continued the Gale Webb Action Sports Park restrooms item and a Quail Valley fire station change order. A public hearing on Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 was continued to April 17, 2024.

• Approved $218,170.20 agreement with Studio 2G Architects for Cherry Hills Facility Improvements Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved $66,384.39 change order with Act 1 Construction for Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5, raising total contract to $8,693,180.96 (5-0)
• Awarded $89,500 contract to MC Electric for Quail Valley Grid Area Streetlights (5-0)
• Ratified warrants and payroll with $3,382,899.16 budgetary impact (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-390 (Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan Amendment) and Ordinance 2024-391 (Development Agreement Amendment) (5-0)
• Approved utility relocation agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for Romoland Grid Area 3rd Street ATP project (5-0)
• Tabled property tax exemption for disabled veterans pending veterans committee discussion
• Continued Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 public hearing to April 17, 2024 (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Fire Services Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to review fire protection, prevention, rescue, and emergency medical services. The discussion focuses on services provided by CAL FIRE through a cooperative agreement with the County of Riverside.

• Review of fire protection, prevention, rescue, and EMS services provided by CAL FIRE

The City Council conducted a workshop regarding fire services and operations. Division Chief Lonny Olson provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council. No formal actions were taken.

Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session

The Menifee City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation. The agenda includes discussions on two cases of anticipated litigation and lawsuits between the City of Menifee and the City of Perris.

• Anticipated litigation involving two cases
• Existing litigation: City of Perris v. City of Menifee (Case No. CVRI230303456)
• Existing litigation: City of Menifee v. City of Perris (Case No. CVRI2203040)

The City Council met in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the United Carports Facility Major Plot Plan No. PLN22-045. The commission is asked to approve the plot plan for the site at Mapes Road and Trumble Road. They will also consider determining if the project is exempt from environmental review.

• United Carports Facility Major Plot Plan No. PLN22-045 (Mapes Road and Trumble Road)
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the Major Plot Plan for the United Carports facility located at the southeast corner of Mapes Road and Trumble Road. The project was determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines.

• Approved United Carports Facility Major Plot Plan No. PLN22-045 (5-0)
• Determined United Carports project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 Class 32 (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The committee will review several proposals to finance public improvements for residential developments. They will also consider a recommendation to invest an additional $50 million into the city's investment portfolio.

• Bond issuance for Quartz Ranch by Lennar Homes (379 units)
• Formation of Golden Meadows Community Facilities District by Richland Communities (552 lots)
• Formation of River Walk Village Community Facilities District by Richmond American Homes (198 units)
• $50 million investment into the portfolio with Chandler Asset Management

The committee reached consensus to invest an additional $50 million with Chandler Asset Management. It also recommended that the City Council consider three separate proposals for Community Facilities Districts to fund public improvements for residential developments.

• Recommended proceeding with Series 2 bond issue for CFD No. 2022-1, Quartz Ranch
• Recommended forwarding CFD No. 2024-2, Golden Meadows proposal to City Council
• Recommended forwarding CFD No. 2024-3, River Walk Village proposal to City Council
• Reached consensus to invest an additional $50 million with Chandler Asset Management
• Reached consensus to transfer securities from Piper Sandler & Co. to Chandler Asset Management

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting consists of procedural actions and closed sessions. The council will meet privately to discuss anticipated litigation regarding a personnel investigation and two public employee discipline items.

• Personnel investigation related to anticipated litigation
• Two public employee discipline items

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan. Members will also discuss updating the city's sphere of influence for 1,929 acres in the Sun City area. Other business includes approving various contracts and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing for Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan amendments
• Proposed expansion of the city's sphere of influence by 1,929 acres
• $674,000 in funds for Garbani Road Drainage Improvements
• $136,667 CalRecycle grant for pavement management
• Ordinance to increase City Council compensation

The Menifee City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan and Development Agreement. In a 3-2 vote, the Council directed staff to begin researching a Sphere of Influence amendment and annexation for 1,929 acres in the Sun City Area Plan. The Council also approved a $1,900 statutory pay increase for council members effective after the 2024 election, with two members voting against it.

• Adopted Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan amendments and Development Agreement (5-0)
• Directed staff to research SOI amendment and annexation for 1,929 acres (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-389 for $1,900 council pay increase (3-2)
• Approved $124,750 Master Circulation Plan Study for Northern Gateway
• Approved $674,000 funding agreement for Garbani Road Drainage Improvements
• Approved $136,667 CalRecycle grant for Pavement Management Program
• Approved $6,641.34 purchase of five police taser sets
• Approved landscape improvement agreement for Cimarron Ridge Planning Area 4B

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will consider a Burger King project at McCall Boulevard and Bradley Road. They will also review the Di Capri Residential project and amendments to the Menifee North Specific Plan. One item regarding McCall Boulevard widening will be continued off the calendar.

• Burger King at McCall Boulevard and Bradley Road
• Di Capri Residential at Chambers Avenue and Murrieta Road
• Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5
• Tentative Tract Map No. 38132 (Palomar Road)
• Tentative Tract Map No. 38133 (Watson Road and Malone Avenue)

The Planning Commission approved a Burger King development and the Di Capri Residential project. It also recommended City Council approval for the Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 and two tentative tract maps. The McCall Boulevard Widening item was continued to a future date.

• Continued McCall Boulevard Widening IS/MND to a future date (5-0)
• Approved Burger King Major Plot Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Minor Exception (4-1)
• Approved Di Capri Residential Mitigated Negative Declaration, Tentative Parcel Map, and Plot Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Addendum No. 2 to the Menifee North Specific Plan Final EIR (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 38133 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 38132 (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The commission will review and provide feedback on the implementation of the 2023 Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes an update on the online reservation calendar and various department reports. Presentations will recognize a local art contest winner and introduce a new staff member.

• Review of 2023 Parks Master Plan progress
• Youth Leaders of Menifee Recycled Art Contest winner presentation
• Introduction of new Community Services Coordinator Shanice Jackson
• Online reservation calendar update

The commission approved the February 1, 2024, meeting minutes and received reports on the Parks Master Plan and sport field reservation systems. Staff provided updates on capital improvement projects and maintenance activities. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Approved February 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting consists of procedural items and closed sessions regarding existing litigation. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss lawsuits involving the City of Perris and Fuhrman.

• Closed session: City of Perris v. City of Menifee (CVRI230303456)
• Closed session: City of Menifee v. City of Perris (CVRI2203040)
• Closed session: Fuhrman v. City of Menifee (MCC1600382)
• Closed session: Fuhrman v. City of Menifee (CVSW2310000)

The Menifee City Council convened a special meeting to hold a closed session with legal counsel regarding four existing lawsuits. The City Attorney reported that no actions were taken that could be publicly disclosed. The meeting was adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for litigation conferences (no reportable action)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several legislative platforms and resolutions regarding higher education and local zoning control. The meeting also includes various capital improvement approvals for parks, roads, and city services.

• Designation of $5,540,317 from Nova Battery Energy Storage Systems CBA to McCall Boulevard project reserve
• Purchase of a prefabricated restroom building for Gale Webb Action Sports Park for up to $83,016
• Agreement amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project up to $353,104
• Construction services contract with Granite Construction Company for Romoland Grid Area – 3rd Street – ATP for up to $1,237,100
• Ratification of warrant register and payroll items totaling $7,008,820.84

The City Council approved several construction contracts, including a $1.2M road project and park lighting upgrades. The council also designated over $5.5M for McCall Boulevard improvements and directed staff to create a Key to the City program.

• Approved $1,237,100 contract with Granite Construction Company for Romoland Grid Area — 3rd Street (5-0)
• Designated $5,540,317 from Nova Battery Energy Storage Systems payment for McCall Boulevard improvements (5-0)
• Approved $117,212 for solar park lighting from Graybar Electric (5-0)
• Approved $33,440 increase for Civic Center Parking Lot Project with Kimley Horn and Associates (5-0)
• Approved $29,483 increase for Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park buildings (5-0)
• Approved $743,456 amendment for Regional Streetlight Program through 2026 (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a Key to the City Program
• Ratified voucher lists and payroll registers totaling $7,008,820.84 (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider development proposals for Coronado Condos and Cimarron Ridge. The commission will also review a permit for a car wash and day care at Shoppes at the Lakes. One item regarding Home2Suites is scheduled to be continued off the calendar.

• Coronado Condos: Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 38577 and Plot Plan No. PLN22-0231
• Shoppes at the Lakes: Major Conditional Use Permit for Mister Car Wash and Day Care
• Cimarron Ridge: Recommendations to City Council regarding Specific Plan and Development Agreement amendments
• Home2Suites: Item to be continued off calendar and renoticed

The Planning Commission approved a condo project and a car wash and day care center. It also recommended several amendments and modifications for the Cimarron Ridge project to the City Council. The Home2Suites item was continued to a future date.

• Approved Tentative Tract Map and Plot Plan for Coronado Condos (5-0)
• Approved Major Conditional Use Permit and Plot Plan for Mister Car Wash and Day Care at Shoppes at the Lakes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Cimarron Ridge FEIR Addendum, Specific Plan Amendment, Major Modification, and Development Agreement Amendment (4-0)
• Continued Home2Suites item off calendar to a future date (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the Menifee Valley Specific Plan and related zoning ordinances. The agenda includes several service agreements for streetlights, IT support, and environmental reviews. Members will also discuss a statutory increase in compensation for City Council members.

• Adoption of Menifee Valley Specific Plan and related zoning ordinances
• $901,711 agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for streetlights
• Etech-360, Inc. IT support contract up to $336,666
• Ratification of payroll registers totaling $4,956,865.18
• Public hearing regarding the Motte Business Center appeal

The City Council adopted several resolutions for the Menifee Valley Specific Plan and denied an appeal regarding the Motte Business Center. The Council also introduced ordinances for a council compensation increase and new massage establishment regulations.

• Adopted Menifee Valley Specific Plan EIR, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Change
• Denied Appeal No. PLN23-0249 for Motte Business Center (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance for $1,900 council compensation increase (3-2)
• Introduced ordinance to repeal and replace massage establishment regulations (5-0)
• Approved $4,956,865.18 in voucher lists and payroll registers
• Approved $120,000 IT support amendment with ETech-360, Inc.
• Approved $10,000 environmental review amendment with Environmental Science Associates
• Appointed Councilmember Estrada and Mayor Zimmerman to Southern Gateway Specific Plan Subcommittee (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The Commission also plans to continue the Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Maps item off the calendar for renotice.

• Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Maps (continued/renotice)
• 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (receive and file)
• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes

The Menifee Planning Commission continued the Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Maps item off calendar for a future meeting. The commission also received and filed the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report as required by state law. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Continued Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Maps off calendar (5-0)
• Received and filed 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Approved January 10, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Finance Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee will review a proposed amendment to the development agreement with Pulte Home Company LLC. The committee is tasked with reviewing Amendment No. 2 for the Cimarron Ridge development and recommending it to the City Council.

• Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Cimarron Ridge development agreement with Pulte Home Company LLC

The Finance Committee reviewed proposed Amendment No. 2 to the City's existing Development Agreement with Pulte Home Company LLC for the Cimarron Ridge development and recommended it be submitted to the City Council for approval. The Committee also recommended an "all-play" playground for children of all abilities. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments, no minutes approved, and no staff comments.

• Recommended submitting proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Cimarron Ridge development agreement with Pulte Home Company LLC to the City Council for approval (no vote tally recorded)
• Recommended an "all-play" playground for children of all abilities (no vote tally recorded)

Special City Council Meeting

The Menifee City Council scheduled a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and a personnel investigation involving public employee discipline.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Personnel investigation regarding public employee discipline

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2023/24 mid-year budget and capital improvement program status. The meeting also includes an update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

• Fiscal Year 2023/24 mid-year budget review and revenue/appropriation adjustments
• Resolution updating the City’s Authorized Position Listing for staffing changes
• Update on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program
• 2023-2028 Strategic Plan implementation update

The City Council adopted resolutions to approve additional budget revenue and appropriations. The council also updated the City’s Authorized Position Listing to approve staffing changes and received an update on the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1394 approving additional budget revenue and appropriations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-1395 updating the Authorized Position Listing and staffing changes (5-0)
• Received and filed 2023-2028 Strategic Plan update

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved amendments to the Development Code for housing compliance and established new regulations for hazardous vegetation abatement on vacant parcels. The council also authorized several on-call public works contracts and accepted various infrastructure improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-384 amending housing provisions of Development Code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-385 regarding hazardous vegetation abatement on vacant parcels (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 on-call road striping contract with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 on-call guardrail repair contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Ratified voucher lists and payroll registers totaling $9,578,941.17 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinances for Menifee Valley Specific Plan zoning and development agreement (4-1)
• Continued three Menifee Valley Specific Plan resolutions to February 21, 2024 (4-1)
• Accepted public improvements for Murrieta Road Resurfacing and various slurry seal projects (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will review revisions to parkland dedication requirements for the Cimarron Ridge and Golden Meadows projects. The meeting also includes presentations from the NFL Flag Football League and discussions regarding committee appointments.

• Revision of Cimarron Ridge (TM 36658) Quimby Assessment from 10.9 to 10.19 acres
• Proposed fee in lieu of 0.58 acres for the Cimarron Ridge project
• Revision to Golden Meadows Phase IV (TM 31194) parkland dedication requirement
• Presentation by the NFL Flag Football League

The Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission approved two revisions to Quimby parkland requirements: one for the Cimarron Ridge project (TM 36658), reducing dedicated acreage from 10.9 to 10.19 acres with the remaining 0.58 acres paid as a fee in lieu of dedication, and one for Golden Meadows (TM 31194) Phase IV to meet its parkland dedication requirement. Both votes were 5-0. The commission also appointed Commissioner Sanchez to a vacant RCTC Specialized Transit Work Group seat and to the CEDS Committee seat formerly held by Chair Foust, and approved the December 7, 2023 minutes (5-0). The rest of the meeting consisted of presentations, staff updates, and commissioner reports.

• Approved Quimby Assessment revision for Cimarron Ridge (TM 36658), reducing parkland dedication from 10.9 to 10.19 acres with 0.58 acres paid as fee in lieu (5-0)
• Approved Quimby Assessment revision for Golden Meadows (TM 31194) Phase IV to meet parkland dedication requirement (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Sanchez to vacant RCTC Specialized Transit Work Group seat and to CEDS Committee seat formerly held by Chair Foust
• Approved December 7, 2023 regular meeting minutes with no modifications (5-0)

Quality of Life (Measure DD) Oversight Committee Meeting

The committee will review the FY2023/24 mid-year budget update for Measure DD, including the Capital Improvement Program. Members will also review proposed budget adjustments to recommend to the City Council on February 7, 2024. Additionally, the committee will appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Review of FY2023/24 mid-year budget update and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Review of proposed budget adjustments for recommendation to City Council
• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of April 25, 2023, meeting minutes

The Quality of Life Oversight Committee reviewed the mid-year budget and Capital Improvement Program. The committee recommended that City Council approve the proposed budget adjustments. New committee leadership was also appointed.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended FY2023/24 mid-year budget adjustments for City Council approval (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Knighten as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed June Conant as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend housing provisions to comply with state law and another to regulate hazardous vegetation on vacant parcels. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances.

• Introduced ordinance to amend housing provisions for state law compliance (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance for abatement of hazardous vegetation on vacant parcels (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M agreement with TSK Architects for Community Center/Recreation Center (5-0)
• Approved $93,797.28 furniture contract for Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5
• Approved $155,160 compensation increase for Dokken Engineering (Valley Blvd project)
• Accepted $162,000 Caltrans grant for Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements
• Appointed Councilmember Deines as Mayor Pro Tem
• Adopted Zoning Code Amendment for 'Golden Meadows' (Ordinance No. 2024-383)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Menifee Valley Specific Plan. The commission is asked to recommend that the City Council approve an Environmental Impact Report and several plan amendments. These items concern land located near Matthews Road and State Route 74.

• Public hearing for Menifee Valley Specific Plan
• Recommendation to certify Environmental Impact Report
• General Plan Amendment No. PLN 21-0336
• Change of Zone No. PLN 21-0335
• Tentative Tract Map No. PLN 22-0033

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve the Menifee Valley Specific Plan and associated amendments. The recommendation includes requests for business diversity and landscape berms where residential areas are adjacent to business parks.

• Appointed Jeff LaDue as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Ben Diederich as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council certify Environmental Impact Report for Menifee Valley Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. PLN 21-0336 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Change of Zone No. PLN 21-0335, Specific Plan Amendment No. PLN 21-0221, and Specific Plan No. PLN 21-0217 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. PLN 22-0033 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Development Agreement No. PLN 22-0033 (5-0)