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Menifee City Council meeting summary

MenifeeMay 21, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved several budget, public works, and utility actions, including a $4,468,736.06 warrant register, a $430,657.70 cost-sharing agreement for the Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road resurfacing project, and new solid waste rates for fiscal year 2026/2027.

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The Council approved spending and contract items that affect city services and infrastructure. Residents should expect a new solid waste rate adjustment for fiscal year 2026/2027, and the city also moved forward with road, bridge, and resurfacing work. The Council continued discussion of the Public Safety Community Facilities District to June 17, 2026, and filed a report on a proposed $250 one-time property tax rebate for disabled veterans.

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Approved the warrant register with a total budgetary impact of $4,468,736.06.
Proclaimed May 17–23 National Public Works Week.
Adopted resolutions to begin levy and collection proceedings for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1-C for fiscal year 2026/2027 and set a public hearing for July 15, 2026.
Declared the city's intention to continue County Service Area charges for fiscal year 2026/2027 and set a public hearing for July 15, 2026.
Received and filed the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee recommendation on a $250 one-time property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
Approved the proposed solid waste rate adjustments for fiscal year 2026/2027.
Approved adding the Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing Project to the fiscal year 2025/2026 CIP and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the City of Wildomar for cost sharing up to $430,657.70.
Approved a software agreement with Granicus, LLC for OneMeeting agenda management software for up to $48,742.54, with possible extensions.
Approved an amendment with NV5 Engineering for the Murrieta Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project, increasing the agreement by $172,872 and extending it through June 30, 2027.
Approved filing final map 37409-5, Legado, and authorized a subdivision improvement agreement.
Approved the Solid Waste Delinquent Report for placement on the FY 2026/2027 Riverside County property tax roll and adopted the related resolution.
Continued the Public Safety Community Facilities District item to the June 17, 2026 City Council meeting.
Ratified Council appointments to subcommittees and regional boards and commissions.

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City Council Meeting

May 21, 2026, 1:00 AMCity Council Chambers, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586, Ricky Estrada, Mayorcompleted

Agenda

Pastor Ken Puccio – Faith Lutheran Church
3.1.
Decision: 3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Citizen of the Month – Matthew Bellman
5.1.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Menifee Union School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Root
5.2.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Older Americans Month Proclamation
5.3.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Spring Teen Awards
5.4.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Flag Dedication to the City of Menifee
5.5.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Community Services Monthly Update
5.6.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
May 6, 2026 Minutes
9.1
Decision: 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Waiver of Reading RECOMMENDED ACTION Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.1
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Warrant Register RECOMMENDED ACTION Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 4/10/2026, and 4/17/2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs for the period 4/06/2026 to 4/15/2026, and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 3/1/2026 to 3/31/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,468,736.06.
10.2
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Treasurer's Report – March 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2026.
10.3
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Proclamation RECOMMENDED ACTION Proclaim May 17 – 23 National Public Works Week.
10.4
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Monthly Public Safety Reports RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for March 2026.
10.5
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Contract Amendment and Change Order Quarterly Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the contract amendment and change order quarterly report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.6
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Quarterly Update RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts quarterly report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.7
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Intentionto set a Public Hearing and Proceedings for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 89-1-C Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1 (LMD No. 89-1-C or District) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and Adopt a resolution for approval of the annual Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed levy and collection of assessments for LMD No. 89-1-C for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and Adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for LMD No. 89-1-C for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and setting the date of a public hearing on that matter for July 15, 2026.
10.8
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Intention to set a Public Hearing to Establish Fiscal Year 2026/2027 County Service Area Charges Within the City RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to continue County Service Area charges within the City for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and notice a public hearing for July 15, 2026.
10.9
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee's Review of a One-Time Property Tax Rebate for Disabled Veterans RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the recommendation by the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee on the $250 one-time property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
10.10
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Annual Solid Waste Rate Adjustment RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Waste Management of the Inland Empire (Waste Management) proposed solid waste rate adjustments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027.
10.11
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wildomar for CIP No. 26-11 Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the addition of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-11, Scott Road / Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing Project into the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 CIP; and Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wildomar regarding cost sharing for the Scott Bundy Canyon Resurfacing Project in a total not-to-exceed amount of $430,657.70.
10.12
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Agreement with Granicus, LLC for OneMeeting Agenda Management Software System RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Software Agreement with Granicus, LLC for OneMeeting agenda management software system for an initial one-year term in a total not-to-exceed amount of $48,742.54 through June 25, 2027; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to authorize and/or execute up to four one-year agreement extensions in a not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $248,835.56.
10.13
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Agreement Amendment with NV5 Engineering for the Murrieta Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 Engineering, for the Murrieta Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project, increasing the amount by $172,872, for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $1,951,263, and extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027; and Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $172,872 for the transfer out of the Menifee Valley Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD) Fund 2415 and the transfer in and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.14
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 37409-5, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the filing of final map 37409-5, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC, located south of Rouse Road and east of Sherman Road; and Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 37409-5.
10.15
Decision: 10. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
2025 Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts for Collection on Riverside County’s Property Tax Roll RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the Solid Waste Delinquent Report from Waste Management, Inc. listing the 2025 delinquent solid waste accounts for placement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027 County of Riverside property tax roll for collections; and Adopt a resolution authorizing the collection of delinquent solid waste charges on the annual property tax roll; and Authorize the City Clerk to issue a certified copy of the resolution and the Solid Waste Delinquency Report to be filed with the County of Riverside Auditor-Controller by Waste Management.
11.1
Decision: 11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2026 Annual Report for Citywide Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the annual report on Citywide vacancy rates, recruitment, and retention efforts for the City of Menifee’s six bargaining units as required by Government Code Section 3502.3.
11.2
Decision: 11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Safety Community Facilities District RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the formation of a Public Safety Community Facilities District (CFD); and Adopt the amended City Council Policy CC-20 Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies.
12.1
Decision: 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Appointment to Council Subcommittees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council Subcommittees and Regional Boards and Commissions in keeping with City Council Policy No. 2.
12.2
Decision: 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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