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Council approves major projects

MenifeeJun 18, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved a series of development and policy actions, including two major project approvals, a new public safety facilities district, and multiple contract and fee updates.

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The Council approved two large land-use projects: the Heritage Valley Business Center and the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project. It also moved forward with forming a Public Safety Community Facilities District, which is a way to help pay for public safety-related costs in future development areas. In addition, the Council approved several service agreements, updated city fees, and adopted new rules for remote public participation during meetings.

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Approved the Heritage Valley Business Center project, including certification of the environmental impact report, related general plan amendment, plot plan, and introduction of a specific plan amendment and zone change ordinance.
Approved the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project appeal, certified its environmental impact report, and approved the plot plan.
Authorized staff to proceed with forming a Public Safety Community Facilities District and adopted updated district policy goals.
Adopted new meeting policies required by Brown Act amendments for remote public participation and internet or telephonic disruptions.
Approved a five-year MOU with Riverside County Police Activities League for Southwest Valley Youth Court, not to exceed $25,000 total.
Approved an MOU with Arts Council Menifee to pilot the Menifee ArtBox Program.
Approved a professional services agreement with the Menifee Valley Chamber for business engagement and economic development, up to $300,000 total through June 30, 2029.
Approved on-call services agreements for building and safety, planning, Legado project consulting, and capital improvement program work.
Received and filed the Treasurer's Report and updated citywide user fee and development impact fee schedules.
Agreed by consensus to cancel the August 5, 2026 City Council meeting.

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Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 AMCity Council Chambers, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586, Ricky Estrada, Mayorcompleted

Agenda

Bishop Trent Heiner – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
3.1.
Decision: 3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Citizen of the Month – Midge James
5.1.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
Community Services Monthly Update
5.2.
Decision: 5. PRESENTATIONS
June 3, 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 05-08-2026 and 5-15-2026, the Payroll Register & Other EFTs dated 5-2-2026 to 5-8-2026, and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 4-1-2026 to 4-30-2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,463,055.79.
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 – April 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 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.
2026 Citywide User Fee and Development Impact Fee (DIF) Annual Adjustments RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the 2026 updated Citywide User Fee Schedule and Development Impact Fee (DIF) Schedule based on 2026 automatic adjustments.
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.
Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Police Activities League, a Program of Safe Family Justice Centers for Southwest Valley Youth Court RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Riverside County Police Activities League, a program of Safe Family Justice Centers for Southwest Valley Youth Court for a five-year term in not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 per fiscal year and a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $25,000 through June 30, 2030; and Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent MOU amendments at the City’s discretion and within the available budget.
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.
Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Council Menifee for the Piloting of the Menifee ArtBox Program RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arts Council Menifee for the piloting of the Menifee ArtBox Program.
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.
Agreement with the Menifee Valley Chamber for Business Engagement and Economic Development Initiatives RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce for business engagement and economic development initiatives for a three-year term in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 per fiscal year and a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 through June 30, 2029.
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.
Agreements for On-Call Services for the Building and Safety Division for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute three Professional Services Agreements for on-call plan review, inspection, and permit technician services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 per fiscal year.
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.
Agreement with Architerra Design Group for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 On-call Services for the Planning Division RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group for on-call services for the Planning Division for a total not-to-exceed amount of $248,500 through June 30, 2027.
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.
Agreement Amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc for On-call Services for the Legado Project RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on-call services for the Legado Project increasing the amount by $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $205,000 through June 30, 2027.
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.
Agreement Amendments for the Capital Improvement Program Division of the Public Works Department RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute seven Professional Service Agreement amendments for various Capital Improvement Program Projects, extending the terms of service through June 30, 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.
Heritage Valley Business Center RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2025051051), adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Heritage Valley Business Center (Project) generally located east of Trumble Road, south of Ethanac Road, west of Sherman Road and north of McLaughlin Road; and Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. PLN24-0197 for the Project; and Introduce an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment No. PLN24-0199, and Zone Change No. PLN24-0198; and Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0195 for the Project.
11.1
Decision: 11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Appeal of the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Appeal No. PLN24-0214 submitted by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP; and Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2023110162), and adopting the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project (Project), generally located south of Floyd Avenue, east of Geary Street, west of Murrieta Road, and north of McLaughlin Road; and Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN22-0179 for the Project.
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
Ralph M. Brown Act Amendments Overview RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive an overview of the new legislative amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act related to mandatory remote public participation for City Council meeting; and Adopt the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Policy as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, outlining disruption procedures for two-way remote access at City Council Meetings; and Adopt a resolution determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in City Council meetings.
12.2
Decision: 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Council Meeting Calendar RECOMMENDED ACTION Discuss and provide direction regarding potential meeting cancellations to the remainder of the 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule.
12.3
Decision: 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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