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FALL/WINTER 2020-2021

MENIFEEMatters
Community News & Activity Guide
                  INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
                  Menifee Forward / 3
                  City of Menifee
                  Receives Top Honors / 4
                  State of the City / 5
                  Scott Road/I-215 Interchange / 8
                  Measure DD Update / 10
MENIFEEMatters Community News & Activity Guide - FALL/WINTER 2020-2021 - City of Menifee
MENIFEE
Matters
FALL/WINTER 2020/2021

Menifee Matters is published by the City of Menifee
in three editions annually.

On the cover: Our Menifee police officers and
firefighters are proud to protect our City. They are
thankful for the support they’ve received from so
many community members. Read more about the
Menifee Police Department on page 6. To discover
how Measure DD funds aid our Police and Fire
Departments, turn to page 11.
                                                              City Manager’s Message
                                                              The transition into fall marks a time to reflect on what we have to be grateful
Table of Contents                                             for. As the season begins to turn, the transformation the City of Menifee has
City News                                           3         made during the COVID-19 pandemic is at the forefront of our minds.
Community News: Public Safety                       6
                                                              We’ve watched the City shift, change and adapt to meet the needs of our
Measure DD Update                                   8
                                                              community. I am so proud of our first responders, residents, and City staff
Public Works & Engineering                         10
                                                              for coming together in new ways to solve issues during a time of social
Special Events                                     13         distancing and uncertainty.
Community Services Classes                         14
                                                              In this issue, you’ll read about many ways the City is redefining service in
55 and Better                                      20
                                                              our community. From the ‘Menifee Cares’ program (page 3) that is boosting
Park Ranger Update                                 21
                                                              local businesses with grants and a variety of economic recovery resources
City Resources Directory                           22         to outdoor dining options that have allowed restaurants and personal care
Parks, Recreation Centers and Libraries            23         services to remain open and operate adjacent to their businesses outside
                                                              (page 3) – I am humbled by the support of our residents and business
                                                              owners to keep our local businesses afloat in such trying times. The City
                                                              is encouraging residents to shop local and conveying the importance of
                                                              supporting community businesses through our “Menifee Forward” initiative
                                                              that helps connect residents with small businesses and provides job
                                                              opportunity information to local businesses (page 3).

                                                              The health and safety of the community continues to be our top priority,
                                                              and that’s why we’ve created a variety of virtual City offerings. While City
                                                              Hall prepares for reopening to the public on September 28, there are
                                                              plenty of ways to stay in touch and remain in touch during modified public
                                                              hours (page 4). Whether it’s watching our virtual City Council meetings,
                                                              downloading our Menifee mobile app to report issues and service requests,
Menifee City Council                   Menifee City Council   obtaining a business license or permit online, paying a bill, or talking to the
                                                              front counter, we’ve got you covered.
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
bzimmerman@cityofmenifee.us
                                                              This season, please join us for a drive-in movie, plan a visit to the Farmers
Matt Liesemeyer, Mayor Pro Tem, District 2                    Market (page 13) or explore a variety of virtual fitness, cooking, dance and
mliesemeyer@cityofmenifee.us                                  nutrition classes that are sure to spice up your free time.

Greg August, Councilmember, District 1                        Here’s to continuing to keep our community safe and strong.
gaugust@cityofmenifee.us
                                                              Sincerely,
Lesa Sobek, Councilmember, District 3
lsobek@cityofmenifee.us

Dean Deines, Councilmember, District 4
ddeines@cityofmenifee.us
                                                              Armando G. Villa                                                City Manager’s Office
                                                              Menifee City Manager

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CITY NEWS

Menifee Cares program
boosts local businesses
In response to the economic hardships experienced
by local small businesses due to COVID-19, the City                                    The City of Menifee encourages
established Menifee Cares in July – a program providing                                residents to shop local and support
businesses with a variety of economic recovery resources.                              community businesses, as economic
                                                                                       recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Part of this effort included the launch of a $100,000 grant                            continues.
program. Local small businesses were awarded grants
ranging from $1,500-$5,000, depending on their needs.                                  “Menifee Forward” is a new online campaign that
These funds provided businesses assistance with costs for PPE supplies, materials,     has been launched to help connect residents with
equipment, insurance, rent and/or utilities.                                           small businesses, using the tagline of “Shop. Support.
                                                                                       Sustain.” The program is a long-term commitment to
More information about Menifee Cares can be found at
                                                                                       the business community that is utilizing a variety of
MenifeeBusiness.com/menifee-cares.
                                                                                       resources to bolster local merchants.

                                                                                       The new shop local campaign will include targeted ads
                                                                                       that will reach residents on several platforms and direct
                                                                                       them to MenfieeBusiness.com/menifee-forward/.
                                                                                       There, visitors will find current promotions, deals, job
                                                                                       announcements and other useful information being
                                                                                       offered by local businesses.

                                                                                          Housing Element
                                                                                          Update Survey
Outdoor dining and personal services                                                      Menifee residents are encouraged to participate
                                                                                          in Menifee’s 2021-2029 Housing Element
made easy!                                                                                Update Survey and weigh in on the existing
                                                                                          and future housing needs in the City, including
To help ease the transition to outdoor-only dining and outdoor-only personal              goals, policies and objectives.
services, the City has created a temporary program to expand options for restaurants
and personal service businesses to operate in adjacent outdoor settings. Those            This survey is part of the process of updating
businesses that are interested in adding new outdoor space or expanding their             the City’s Housing Element of the City of
existing space can submit a free temporary use permit application on the City’s           Menifee’s General Plan. Every eight years the
website or call 951-672-6777 for more details.                                            City is required to update its Housing Element to
                                                                                          address the City’s housing needs for the future.

                                                                                          The survey can be accessed on the Housing
Krikorian Entertainment Complex                                                           Element Update webpage at:
development update                                                                        cityofmenifee.us/658/2021-2029-Housing-
                                                                                          Element-Update
The Krikorian Entertainment Complex is an exciting upcoming project, bringing
new entertainment amenities to Menifee residents and surrounding communities.
Although the project has faced delays due to COVID-19 restrictions such as
construction lending, the Krikorian team is hopeful the economy opens up and
they can resume building for Fall 2021. Theaters in Riverside County have been
closed since March. For more information on this private development, please visit
kptmovies.com.

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CITY NEWS

City Clerk Update
With the election just around the corner, we want
to keep you updated about what’s on the ballot and
ensure the integrity of the election process.
                                                             City of Menifee receives
The General Municipal Election is happening
November 3, 2020 where a Mayor-at-large and a                Top Honors
Councilmember for District 1 and District 3 will be
elected. The ballot will also include one citizen-           We’re honored to have recently received the 2020 Best Practices Award from
initiated ballot measure, Measure M. For a full list         the Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association for the City’s
of local, state, and federal measures, visit the City’s      Comprehensive Development Code Update. The update is reflective of Menifee’s
website at cityofmenifee.us/elections.                       vision for the community and includes new clarification on regulations that impact
                                                             zoning, subdivisions, grading and design guidelines.
Per Governor Newsom’s Execute Order (N-64-20),
every registered voter in the state will receive a           These code guidelines apply to single- and multi-family residential housing,
vote-by-mail ballot. This was an important step to           commercial and industrial projects and hillside development. The City’s update has
ensure that California voters do not have to choose          kept the development community in the loop about how to meet these requirements
between exercising their right to vote and protecting        in order to be consistent with the City’s General Plan.
their health. Voters can sign up to receive notifications    The City of Menifee has also been identified as one of
about the status of their vote-by-mail ballots at            the “Top 3 Places to Live” by The Press-Enterprise and
wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.                                   has claimed a spot in the paper’s “Top 3 Community
In-person voting opportunities must also be offered          Events” for our beloved Music and Arts Festival. Way to
according to the Governor’s order. The Riverside             go, Menifee and thank you to everyone who voted for
County Registrar of Voters worked with the City Clerk        Menifee and for voting for one of our community events!
to identify facilities that can be used as ballot drop-off
locations and Voter Assistance Centers.
                                                             Skip the line and go online
Voters will be able to cast their ballot at any Voter
Assistance Center, rather than just their neighborhood       Your safety is our top priority. While City Hall is open to the public with modifications,
polling place. Hours will be 8 am to 5 pm for the three      we’ve rolled out a variety of easy-to-use virtual offerings that don’t require an
days leading up to Election Day and from 7 am to             in-person visit during this time of social distancing. Visit our website or use our
8 pm on Election Day.                                        mobile app to reach us remotely for a wide variety of services including:
Riverside County is also expanding the number of             Menifee Mobile App: Download this interactive engagement tool to connect
convenient, no-cost options voters have to safely and        electronically with City Hall for service requests, to report issues, get news, view
securely drop off their ballot envelopes. The City of        event calendars and more. Download it in your mobile app store.
Menifee will have a ballot drop box at City Hall. The
full list of Voter Assistance Centers and Ballot Drop-       Virtual City Hall: Tune in online for easy access to our virtual City Hall and get
off Locations is available on the City’s website at:         engaged in what’s happening in Menifee without leaving your living room. City
cityofmenifee.us/elections.                                  Council regular meetings are at 6 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of each
                                                             month, and Planning Commission are at 6pm on the second and fourth Wednesday
                                                             of each month. Click the link on the City’s website landing page to connect.
         The last day to register                            Zero Stop Shop: Permitting just got a whole lot easier at our “Zero Stop Shop.” Here,
          to vote is October 19!                             you can submit and obtain building permit and code consultations and schedule
         www.registertovote.ca.gov
                                                             inspections. Need a business license or want to pay a bill? You can do that online,
                                                             too! Visit cityofmenifee.us for all the details.

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New Tech comes
FINANCE UPDATE:                                                                                    to City Hall to help
Despite cuts, Menifee balances budget                                                              streamline services!
City of Menifee leaders were faced with cutting $5.4 million from the current 2020/2021
                                                                                                   The City of Menifee IT Department
budget during budget development. The deficit was due to a variety of impacts caused by
                                                                                                   has provided the following resources
COVID-19’s business closures and sales tax diversions from the state.
                                                                                                   (software and hardware tools) to assist the
Serious budget cuts were made in each City department to account for the impacts of the            organization with managing the unique
projected shortfall. Because of the impacts of COVID-19, staff had to readjust to meet these       challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and
new revenue projections, thereby impacting services and projects originally planned in the City.   streamline services:
The City is currently evaluating additional impacts to City services and Measure DD funding due
                                                                                                   • Virtual Private Network (VPN)
to COVID-19.
                                                                                                     The City of Menifee’s private network

“
                                                                                                     has been extended to allow staff
                                                                                                     members to securely send and receive
                                                                                                     data, providing the opportunity to work
We are really proud of our whole staff who work so diligently to                                     remotely.
provide essential services while reducing their budgets. We aim                                    • Accessibility
to continue excellent customer service during these challenging                                      Captioning – The use of accessibility-

                                                                                        ”
budgetary times. – Armando G. Villa, City Manager                                                    compliant productivity and collaboration
                                                                                                     tools provide captioning for video and
                                                                                                     live broadcasts.

                                                                                                   • Collaboration and Productivity
                                                                                                     Microsoft 365 – Bringing together
                                                                                                     the organization with the resources to
                                                                                                     communicate and collaborate with staff
                                                                                                     members through Virtual Meetings,
                                                                                                     Intranet Site, Real-Time Coauthoring
                                                                                                     options, etc.
                                                                                                     • Teams                 • Project
                                                                                                     • SharePoint            • OneDrive
                                                                                                     • Forms                 • OneNote
                                                                                                     • Planner
                                                                                                      Docusign – As the organization runs on
                                                                                                      contracts and other types of agreements,
                                                                                                      the City of Menifee has continued
                                                                                                      moving business forward with the digital
                                                                                                      preparation, signature, and management
                                                                                                      of such documents.

                                                                                                   • Cybersecurity
                                                                                                     The City of Menifee deployed a
                                                                                                     detection and response solution
                                                                                                     throughout the City’s network that
                                                                                                     stops attacks and threats. The solution
                                                                                                     can also provide behavioral analytics and
                                                                                                     reveal the root cause of such attacks.

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CHIEF’S CORNER

                                                                                              Your Menifee
                                                                                              Police Department
                                                                                              The first eight weeks
                                                                                              Since its inception in July 2020, the Menifee Police Department
                                                                                              has been hitting high marks in the first eight weeks of going live.
                                                                                              Measure DD funds a large part of the Department including:

Message from Chief Pat Walsh                                                                  •47 of the 60 officers (equating to about 174 patrol hours
                                                                                               per day)
                                               79% ARRESTS
                                                        146          CITATIONS • 17 support staff
To say this year has been difficult is an understatement. Now, as we 137 (average of 3.25 per day)
                                                                                        • Dispatch services for the Department
head toward the holidays, let’s appreciate that we have persevered 61%
                                                                                        • Volunteer Citizens Patrol Program for neighborhoods and
and continued on despite 2020’s curveballs.
                                                                                               shopping centers
An important thing we can do to keep Menifee moving forward is                          39%
                                                                                        • Police Sub-Station in the Cherry Hills Plaza
                                          MISDEMEANOR

                                                                     NON-TRAFFIC

to shop local and support those businesses that have struggled to
                                                           21%                          In the first couple of months, the Police Department has been able
survive. By helping our local business owners, we help our   neighbors
                                                                                   TRAFFIC
                                                        FELONY

                                                                                        to proactively address key issues in the City based on City stats. The
and move forward in the recovery process.
                                                                                        Department is working to take a proactive approach with changing
As we go about our busy lives, I would like to remind everyone                          behavior in the City as a way to systemically address current City
to practice situational awareness. Knowing our surroundings and                         issues.
trying to anticipate consequences of our own actions can help make                                                                   5%
Menifee safer.                                                                          Proactivity chart:                                     15%
As an example, many crimes occur as acts of opportunity rather than                             Traffic
                                                                                                                            19%
a criminal seeking danger. Believe it or not, a large percentage of                             Extra patrol
stolen cars had the keys in the ignition. Perhaps the owner ran into                                       Vehicle/
their home to grab something they forgot, or they left the car running                                     Pedestrian check                                          25%
to heat or cool the car down – and a thief took advantage of that                                          Business check
opportunity.                                                                                                                        36%
                                                                                                           Other
Another thing I would like people to consider is what is visible in your
car when you head into a store. Is your purse in plain sight? Are there
packages, purchased items, coins in a cup, expensive sunglasses,
anything that would entice someone to break the window to steal?
I once spotted a new Lexus SUV with an open Gucci purse on the
                                                                                                           79%         ARRESTS
front seat. Inside the purse, cash and credit cards were visible. This                                                 146                    CITATIONS
is an open invitation for those who need to feed an addiction or                                                                              137 (average of 3.25 per day)
lack integrity.
                                                                                                                                                  61%
Finally, I want to thank Menifee for the support you have shown the
Menifee Police Department. We are blessed to work in a city that
supports us and takes an active role in making Menifee a safe place to                                                                                                39%
                                                                                             MISDEMEANOR

live, work and play.
                                                                                                                                    NON-TRAFFIC

Sincerely,                                                 Measure DD:                                                        21%
                                                                                                                                                           TRAFFIC
                                                                                                                     FELONY

Police Chief Pat Walsh                                     Menifee’s 1%
                                                           sales tax at work
Website: menifeepolice.org
Facebook: @menifeepolicedepartment                                                            Learn more about the new Menifee Police Department at
Instagram: @menifeepd                                                                         menifeepolice.org.

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Be prepared this fall
and assemble your
emergency supply kit!
This year has brought with it many challenges, including a very
active fire season. With this in mind, we remind residents to be
prepared in case of evacuations. Put together your emergency
supply kit long before a wildfire or other disaster occurs and
keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you
have to evacuate. Plan to be away from your home for an
extended period of time.

Each person should have a readily accessible emergency supply
kit. Backpacks work great for storing these items (except food
and water) and are quick to grab. Storing food and water in a tub
                                                                       ITEMS TO TAKE IF TIME ALLOWS:
or chest on wheels will make it easier to transport. Keep it light
enough to be able to lift it into your car. Ensure you plan with
COVID-19 in mind.                                                             Easily carried valuables

                                                                              Family photos and other irreplaceable items
 EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT CHECKLIST:
                                                                              Personal computer information on hard
       Face masks or coverings                                                drives and disks

       Three-day supply of non-perishable                                     Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc.
       food and three gallons of water per person

       Map marked with at least two evacuation routes                Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed
                                                                     and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night.
       Prescriptions or special medications

       Change of clothing

       Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses

       An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or
       traveler’s checks

       First aid kit

       Flashlight

       Battery-powered radio and extra batteries

       Sanitation supplies

       Copies of important documents (birth certificates,
       passports, etc.)

       Don’t forget pet food and water!

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PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

                       Measure DD:
                       Menifee’s 1%
                       sales tax at work

The Scott Road / I-215
Interchange is now
complete
The newly completed Scott Road/I-215 Interchange project has
significantly improved traffic congestion and freeway access to
one of Menifee’s major corridors.
The 18-month, $57.8 million regional project, now features: A partial cloverleaf
interchange with added auxiliary lanes on I-215 before and after the on-and-off
ramps; a new six-land bridge; the widening of Scott Road between Haun and
Antelope Roads; and improved intersections at Scott and Antelope Roads.

The project is a partnership between the City of Menifee, County of Riverside,
Western Riverside Council of Governments, Caltrans and the City of Murrieta.

“We can’t stress enough the importance of responding to infrastructure needs before
they become major issues,” said Armando G. Villa, City Manager.

“We want to thank Menifee residents for their patience and support during this
process to transform this essential interchange” Villa said. “Funds from Measure DD’s
one percent sales tax helped pay for this traffic congestion-relief project, which now
provides an important East/West corridor and easier freeway access for residents and
visitors.”

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Active
Transportation
Plan is in                                                                              Thanks to Measure DD,
the works                                                                               we’re saying goodbye
The City of Menifee is investing in our legacy and currently developing an Active
                                                                                        to potholes!
Transportation Plan (ATP) to meet the City’s goals and vision for providing a           Thanks to Measure DD’s one percent sales
transportation system that supports walking, cycling, public transit and automobiles,   tax, in the last fiscal year our Pothole Strike
and safe routes to schools. Improving cycling and walking opportunities within a city   Team has:
creates a healthier community.

                                                                                                            Filled in more than

                                                                                                            1,150
The ATP is being developed through a robust public engagement process that will
include a series of workshops, outreach “pop-up” events and online engagement.
The final Active Transportation Plan is expected to be presented to council for
consideration in November.
                                                                                                            POTHOLES
                                                                                                            Repaired more than

                                                                                                            5,000
                                                                                                            square feet of
                                                                                                            SIDEWALK
                                                                                                            Removed more than

                                                                                                            7,000
                                                                                                            square feet of
Solving drainage issues
Work is underway on the first Menifee Master Drainage Plan which will guide future
                                                                                                            GRAFFITI
developments. This planning document will collect data on existing drainage
infrastructure, identify drainage deficiencies and provide recommendations for
                                                                                        Download the Menifee Mobile
future drainage infrastructure projects. The plan is expected to be completed in
                                                                                        app to report potholes and other
December. Updates will be posted on our website at cityofmenifee.us. For additional
                                                                                        issues you see around the city.
information, please email the Project Manager at CGeronimo@cityofmenifee.us.

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MEASURE DD UPDATE / Your Tax Dollars at Work
                                            In November 2016, 67% of Menifee voters approved Measure DD, a one percent sales tax increase. Revenues from Measure
                                            DD are required to remain local and can only be used for City services like public safety and 911 emergency response
                                            services; keeping our roads, parks and infrastructure in good condition; and other general service needs that make
                                            Menifee a desirable place to work, play and do business. The Measure DD Citizen Oversight Committee meets regularly
                                            and provides oversight on how Measure DD funds are spent as mandated by the measure.

                                            With these funds, the City of Menifee is able to bridge the funding gap required to maintain a safe, clean and vibrant
                                            community our residents have come to expect, enjoy and deserve.

                                            Here is an infrastructure update spanning from 2017 to Fall of 2020.

                      COMPLETED MEASURE DD PROJECTS                              UNDER
       COMPLETED             COMING UP                  ONGOING               CONSTRUCTION             IN DESIGN

             Belcanto and Andalusia               Miralago and Lakepoint              Rustler’s Ranch Resurfacing              McCall/Oakhurst
             Neighborhood Street                  Street Resurfacing                  and ADA Improvements                     Traffic Signal
             Resurfacing                                                                                                       (hospital entrance)
                                                  Adams Avenue Phase 1                Scott Road Interchange
             Encanto Street Resurfacing           Street Improvements                                                          Arterial Roads Resurfacing
             (community located east of                                               Murrieta Road Resurfacing                (Newport Road and Scott Road)
             Encanto Road and south of            Sherman Road Sidewalk               (First half of Rouse to
             McCall Boulevard)                    (north of McCall)                   Ethanac Roads)

                                                  Holland Road Sidewalk               Newport Road Sidewalk
                                                  (east of Southshore Road)
                                                                                      McCall Boulevard Sidewalk
                                                  Adams Avenue Phase 2
                                                  Street Improvements                 Murrieta/Park City
                                                                                      Traffic Signal

                      UNDER CONSTRUCTION                                                                                         Measure DD: Menifee’s
          UNDER       MEASURE DD PROJECTS                                                                                        1% sales tax at work
       CONSTRUCTION        IN DESIGN

             Sherman Road and Ethanac Road                                         UPCOMING MEASURE DD PROJECTS
             Reconstruction             UNDER                                      (within the next 12 months)
COMING UP        ONGOING                CONSTRUCTION            IN DESIGN
             Scott Road/Murrieta Road
             Traffic Signal                                                           Holland Road Overpass                    McCall Boulevard
                                                                                      (set for 2021)                           (Encanto to Antelope Roads)

                                                                                      Murrieta Road Resurfacing                Scott Road and Menifee Road
                                                                                      (McCall to Salt Creek)                   Missing Sidewalks

                                                                                      Hillpointe Community                     Adams Avenue Phase 2
                                                                                      Street Resurfacing                       Street Improvements
                                                                                      (south of McCall Boulevard)

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Understanding Where Your Tax Dollars Go

Sales Tax: Where does                                     Bradley-Burns
                                                          (Menifee share)
the 8.75% go?                                             1%
                                                          Measure DD
                                                          Sales & Use
                   As an example, on a $400 set           1%
                   of golf clubs, you’d pay $35 in
                   sales tax – $4 goes to the City of     Riverside County                             State of California
                   Menifee, $4 goes to Measure DD,        Transportation                               6.25%
                   and the remaining $27 goes to          Commission (RCTC)
                   RCTC and the State of California.      .5%

Property Tax: How are property
tax dollars divided for every dollar?

                                                                                     City of Menifee
         School Districts                                                            $0.13
         $0.59                                                                       • $0.06 goes to general fund
                                                                                     • $0.06 goes to Fire Department

                                                        Riverside Special
                                                        County    Districts
                                                        $0.12         $0.16

Measuring the results                                                   Where do your Measure DD dollars go?
of Measure DD’s one
percent sales tax                                                       42%       Police

Measure DD is a ballot measure passed by the City of Menifee
community in 2016 that approved a one percent sales tax add-on.         35%       Fire
The one percent sales tax has helped maintain and enhance City
services and programs throughout the current COVID-19 crisis
including emergency preparedness, police and fire services and road
safety traffic mitigation.
                                                                        20%       Infrastructure

                                                                          3%      Code Enforcement/
                                                                                  Community Programs

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City of Menifee
RECYCLING NEWS
Fall 2020

Tips to Reduce Food Waste                                 Free BULKY Item Pick Up
This Thanksgiving
                                                          Menifee residents can
While your Thanksgiving celebration may look              schedule four (4) free
different this year, there are still some simple          bulky item pick ups each
steps you can take to reduce food waste.                  year (must be scheduled
                                                          ahead of time). Additional
                                                          bulky item pick ups are
                         1. Plan accordingly:
                                                          available at a nominal
                            If you want to enjoy all of
                            those delicious side dishes   cost. Electronic waste can also be collected, up to three
                            without lots of leftovers,    times a year for free, as part of your bulky item pick up.
                            consider cutting recipes      You can schedule a pick up by calling (800) 423-9986,
                            in half.                      or schedule online by visiting home.wm.com/menifee
                         2. Get creative with             and clicking on the Bulky Collection tab under
                            leftovers:                    “Useful Guidelines.”
                            Turkey enchiladas, Thai
                            turkey lettuce wraps, 		      Acceptable Bulky Items Include:
                            turkey chili... the
                                                          Furniture, mattresses*, appliances, lumber (cut into four-
                            possibilities are endless!
                                                          foot pieces and bundled), electronic waste, refrigerators,
                         3. Use your freezer:             water heaters and air conditioners.
                            If you can’t eat leftovers
                            right away, freeze them
                                                          Unacceptable Bulky Items Include:
                            and enjoy later!
                                                          Large items such as car bodies, construction and
                                                          demolition waste, tires, hazardous waste, sharps or items
Safely Dispose                                            that cannot be handled by one person.

of Sharps                                                 *If a mattress contains any stains, please wrap it in plastic
                                                          before placing it out for a bulky item pick up.
Menifee residents can
conveniently
and responsibly dispose of needles, lancets
                                                            Holidays
and other sharps from their own homes using                 Waste Management observes the following holidays:
Waste Management’s mail back containers.                    New Year’s Day			                Labor Day
Residents receive two (2) free Sharps containers            Memorial Day			                  Thanksgiving Day
per calendar year. To order your container, please          Independence Day		               Christmas Day
call Waste Management customer service at
                                                            Residential collection service will be delayed one day
(800) 423-9986 and one will be delivered to your            following the above holidays. If a holiday falls on a
home. Additional Sharps containers may be                   Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay.
purchased for a nominal fee.

                                Waste Management Customer Service
                                (800) 423-9986
                                home.wm.com/menifee

12     MENIFEE Matters / Fall/Winter 2020/2021
SPECIAL EVENTS

                                                                                               Special event
                                                                                               safety precautions
                                                                                               Residents must follow current mandated
                                                                                               state health orders when out in public –
                                                                                               including the use of facial coverings and
                                                                                               crowd avoidance. If you are sick, you must
                                                                                               stay home for the safety and health of our
                                                                                               community. Thank you for keeping Menifee
                                                                                               safe and healthy.

                                                                                                            Stay home if you are sick

                                                                                                            Wear a face covering
Who doesn’t miss going to the movies? Join us for our
new drive-in movie series and enjoy the big screen while social-distancing.
On select Friday and Saturday evenings, we’ll be playing family-friendly
movies you’ll love getting out of the house to see! Fridays are “family nights”                             Avoid crowds
and Saturdays will feature popular movies. Check out what movies are
playing at cityofmenifee.us/specialevents. All movies start at dusk and gates
open one hour before dusk. Admission is $25 per vehicle. To reserve your
tickets, visit msjc.edu/cruzin.

Movie dates:
October 2*/3 | October 16/17 | October 30*
Location:
Mt. San Jacinto College | 28237 La Piedra Road (parking lot D)
* designated free community event

Get connected with                                                                             Menifee Farmer’s
the Menifee app                                                                                Market - coming soon!
Menifee makes it easy for residents to get in                                                  The City of Menifee has taken a
touch with City departments from any mobile                                                    number of steps to support our
phone. Download the “City of Menifee” app in                                                   team and residents to bring a safe
the app store.                                                                                 Farmer’s Market experience back
                                                                                               to Menifee. With increased safety
This interactive engagement tool allows
                                                                                               measures and operational changes,
residents to connect electronically with City
                                                                                               the Farmer’s Market will be back
Hall for service requests, contact information,
                                                                                               up and running soon. Get ready to
news, event calendars and more. Whether
                                                                                               make the Menifee Farmer’s Market
you want to report a pothole, find a park, get
                                                                                               your destination for fresh food
zoning information or submit a
                                                                                               and fascinating finds from the very
public records request, you’ll
                                                                                               best vendors selling homegrown,
find mobile resources right at
                                                                                               handmade, and home-produced
your fingertips!
                                                                                               products. We’ll post updates on our
                                                                                               website, so stay tuned!

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Join us for a fun in-person class!                  Ballet Folklorico
Please check our website for the most up-to-        Ages: 3-7 years (depending on class) | Learn the beautiful and traditional folk
date information, times and rates. Register at      dances of Mexico while dancing to traditional Mariachi music. Some dances may
cityofmenifee.us/register.                          require special dresses to be performed traditionally; practice skirts are provided
                                                    for in-class use. Classes are held monthly on Tuesdays or Fridays, depending on
                                                    age/level.
                                                    Fees: Starting at $30 (R), $35 (NR), depending on class
                                                    Location: Lazy Creek Park, 26840 Lazy Creek Road, Menifee
                                                    Tuesdays | 5-6 pm (ages 3-9 only) and 6:30-7:30 pm (ages 10-17 years)

                                                    Miss April’s Dance Classes
                                                    Ages: 3-9 (depending on class) | Miss April and her dance instructors have more
                                                    than 30 years of combined experience teaching various styles of dance. Styles
                                                    offered include: Hip Hop Level A, Hip Hop Minis and Ballet Minis. Enjoy learning
                                                    different styles in these fun in-person youth sports classes.
                                                    Fees: $40 (R), $48 (NR)
                                                    Location: Spirit Park, 25507 Normandy Road, Menifee
                                                    Thursdays | 5:15-5:45 pm, 6:15-6:45 pm or 7:15-7:45 pm

                                                    Menifee Valley Taekwondo
                                                    Academy Classes, Youth Sports
                                                    Ages: 3-7 years | These classes, taught by Menifee Valley Taekwondo Academy, train
                                                    today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. Courses include Tiny Cubs Taekwondo and
                                                    Juniors Taekwondo.
                                                    Fees: Tiny Cubs - $35 (R), $42 (NR); Juniors - $65 (R), $78 (NR)
                                                    Location: Lazy Creek Park, 26480 Lazy Creek Road, Menifee

                                                    Tiny Cubs: Mondays | 4:30-5 pm
                                                    Juniors: Mondays | 5:30-6:15 pm
                                                               Wednesdays & Thursdays | 5-5:45 pm

                                                   Field Rentals
                                                   Looking to reserve a field for your youth sports group? Fields are available for
                                                   recreational use at the following City of Menifee parks. Please note that state and
                                                   county youth sports guidelines must be adhered to in order to reserve a field.

                                                   Multipurpose / Soccer Fields:           Pickleball Courts
                                                   • Audie Murphy Ranch Sports             • La Ladera Park (4 lighted courts)
                                                      Park (field lights and goals)            Softball / Baseball Fields:
                                                   • Central Park                          • Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park
                                                   • E.L. Pete Petersen Park               • Centennial Park
                                                   • Hidden Hills                          • La Ladera Park
                                                   • La Ladera Sports Park                 Tennis Courts
                                                   • Mayfield Park                         • Centennial Park
Spring/summer field allocation meeting:            • Nova Park                             • Spirit Park (3 lighted courts)
January 6 | 5:30 pm                                Email: fields@cityofmenifee.us
(application deadline is January 13 at 5:30 pm)    For more information, visit cityofmenifee.us/fields

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Audie Murphy Ranch
Skate Park Update
While the Skate Park has been closed in compliance with state and county guidelines, the
Menifee Community Services Department has taken this opportunity to replace, refresh and
add to the current Skate Park amenities.

Some of the new and improved features provided by the American Ramp Company include:
• 4 new rails: “Old Skool Rail, Y Rail, ARC Rail and Truck Rail”
• 4 new obstacles: “Sofa, Recliner, Concrete Planter, and Snap!”
• 1 new bench

Additionally, City staff are painting already existing features and planting hedges around
access areas to create a new and fresh feel for users of the Skate Park. These upgrades are
expected to continue throughout the month of September as weather permits. The City
looks forward to welcoming users back to the rejuvenated Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park as
soon as upgrades are complete. To stay up to date on current facility and program offerings,
please visit: cityofmenifee.us/CommunityServices.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

With restrictions due to COVID-19
changing frequently, please check
the website for the most up-to-date
information on these programs.

                                                    Celine’s Cuisine Cooking and
                                                    Baking Classes for Kids
                                                    Ages: 6-12 years | Kids will work together as they learn the basics of cooking and
Join us in a fun virtual class!                     baking. Participants with food allergies or certain special dietary needs may be
Register at cityofmenifee.us/register               accommodated upon request. Recipes are emailed to participants before classes in
                                                    order to purchase the ingredients before the virtual class begins; advertised menus
The City of Menifee is now utilizing a new          are subject to change.
registration software — DASH! See our easy          Fees: $27 (R), $48 (NR) | Baking & Cooking Camp $15 (R), $18 NR)
step-by-step process to register and pay            Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30 minutes prior
online below.                                       to class time.
                                                    Days & times vary — please call for exact information.
Visit cityofmenifee.us/register
• Select “I want to...” in the menu bar
• Select “Register for classes and                  Little Learners Spanish
     activities”
• Create an account or sign in                      Ages: 4-5 years | Join City of Menifee Community Services Department staff and
• Enjoy your classes!                               learn a new language! This class is designed for young learners to begin speaking
                                                    and understanding basic Spanish words and phrases. Lessons are progressive and
FORMS OF PAYMENT: Cash, check, credit or            build on each other each week, with review sessions at the beginning of each class
debit card                                          to help encourage retention. Lesson aids include songs, videos, packets and more.
                                                    Each session is designed to be a monthly session. A detailed schedule will be emailed
          NEW CLASSES are denoted                   to all participants before the class begins.
 NEW!     with this icon.                           Fees: $40 (R), $48 (NR)
                                                    Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30 minutes prior
NOBODY LIKES A CANCELED CLASS!
                                                    to class time.
Sometimes excellent classes with great
instructors are canceled if everyone waits          Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9-10:30 am
until the last minute to register. Please
register early to avoid cancellations.
                                                    NEW!     Little Learners STEAMers
MISSED OUT? If an activity is full, consider
                                                    Ages: 3-4 years | This course will ignite your Little Learner’s mind with our STEAM-
adding yourself to our wait list. When a spot
                                                    based programming. Little Learners will explore Science, Technology, Engineering,
opens the first person on the wait list will be
contacted and given 24 hours to claim the           Arts and Math through hands-on activities and play-based fun in a small virtual
opening.                                            class-size setting. Each session is designed to be a monthly session. A detailed
                                                    schedule will be emailed to all participants before the class begins.
NO refunds for any class, program, activity, or     Fees: $55 (R), $66 (NR)
excursion. We are happy to provide credits to       Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30 minutes prior
your account to utilize for a different activity.   to class time.
                                                    Mondays and Wednesdays | 9-10:30 am

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Menifee Valley Taekwondo                                                         Starlight Singers
Academy Classes                                                                  Ages: All Ages | Starlight Singers is a fun one-time private 30-minute
                                                                                 session where all ages can learn to sing and perform. We learn music
Ages: 5 years-Adult (depending on class) | Taekwondo classes by Meni-
                                                                                 skills, singing techniques and songs to perform. This is a one-on-one
fee Valley Taekwondo Academy train today’s youth to be tomorrow’s
                                                                                 experience for a 30-minute session! Beginner and Intermediate levels
leaders. Courses include Tiny Cubs Taekwondo, Beginners Taekwondo,
                                                                                 available. Fees: $30 (R), $36 (NR)
and Intermediate Taekwondo.
                                                                                 Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30
Fees: Tiny Cubs - $35 (R), $42 (NR); Beginning/Intermediate -
                                                                                 minutes prior to class time.
$60 (R), $72 (NR)
Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30         Tuesdays | Available for 30 minutes between 10 am and 1 pm
minutes prior to class time.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3-3:45 pm                                                 Everything Keto Boot Camp
                                                                                 Ages: 16 years-Adult | Students will learn what Keto is, where it
                                                                                 originated from and where it’s going. You’ll also learn how it’s affecting
                                                                                 our current environment and how it can benefit overall health. Discover
                                                                                 strategies to create good health using the Keto lifestyle.
                                                                                 Fees: $75 (R), $90 (NR) per weekly session | 1-day rate: $25 (R), $30 (NR)
                                                                                 Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30
                                                                                 minutes prior to class time.

                                                                                 Weekly sessions start every Monday
                                                                                 Monday-Friday | 4-4:30 pm

                                                                                     For more information on future
                                                                                     programming below, call Community
                                                                                     Services at (951) 723-3880.
Miss April’s Dance Classes                                                           •   Young Champions Youth Cheerleading
Ages: 3-14 years (depending on class) | Miss April and her dance                     •   Gymnastics
instructors have more than 30 years of combined experience teaching                  •   Kids Karaoke Night
various styles of dance. Styles offered include: Hip Hop Level A, Hip Hop            •   Instructional Basketball
Minis and Ballet Minis. Enjoy learning different styles by enrolling in all of       •   Barre
the virtual classes.                                                                 •   Babies at the Barre
Fees: $40 (R), $48 (NR)                                                              •   Zumbini
Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30             •   Young Girls Investment Club
minutes prior to class time.                                                         •   The Riding Academy
Thursdays | 4-4:30 pm                                                                •   Pickleball
                                                                                     •   Tennis

Online Driver’s Ed                                                                   •
                                                                                     •
                                                                                         30 Day Challenge
                                                                                         Little Learners Watch Me Grow
Ages: 15.5 years-Adult | This online course includes animated driving                •   Little Learners Busy Bugs
scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests and access to a licensed               •   Athletic Kids
instructor to answer your questions to help you pass your exam, which                •   Walking for Weight Loss
can be taken as many times as needed to pass. Participants will receive a            •   Fitness in the Parks
DMV-approved certificate upon completion of the required coursework                  •   AHA CPR/AED Heart Saver and First-Aid Classes
and examination.                                                                     •   Ballet Folkorico
Fees: $21.95
Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30
minutes prior to class time.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Facility Reservations
Planning a family party or company event? Use a Menifee
facility, picnic shelter or athletic field. Availability of
facility rentals are pending current State and
County guidelines and are subject to change.

Indoor Room Reservations
The Kay Ceniceros Senior Center and Community Services
Department West Annex offers room rentals for a variety         Mighty Me/Be Mighty Program*
of events from small gatherings of 10 individuals to large
                                                                Join us for our new FREE Program! Mighty Me and Be Mighty is
events up to 110. The following rooms are available for
                                                                specifically geared toward participants with intellectual and physical
rent:
                                                                disabilities. The program is FREE and is designed for all abilities and
                                                                capabilities. The program is structured to have one meeting each
Key Ceniceros Senior Center
                                                                week virtually on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm to try a different activity.
• Palm Room (up to 110 individuals)
                                                                Some activities include: music therapy, food therapy/day of creativity,
   - Kitchen access available, however no on-site cooking
                                                                fitness/movement, socializing, Zumbini, and crafts.
     is permitted
• Magnolia Room (up to 50 individuals)                          To RSVP, please email cbollinger@cityofmenifee.us
   - Kitchenette and separate restroom included                 For more information, call (951) 723-3880
• Rose Room (up to 15 individuals)
• Iris Room (up to 12 individuals)                              Location: Virtual class, participants will receive virtual information
                                                                30 minutes prior to class time.
Community Services West Annex
• West Annex Multi-Purpose Room (up to 40 individuals)          * Please check cityofmenifee.us/register for the most up-to-date
                                                                information and times.
Community Services North Annex
• North Annex Multi-Purpose Room (up to 40 individuals)

Facility           Deposit         (R) per hour (NR) per hour
		                 (non-alcohol)

Palm Room          $200            $40           $70
Magnolia Room      $100            $25           $50
West Annex         $100            $25           $50
North Annex        $100            $35           $50
Rose Room          $50             $20           $40
Iris Room          $50             $20           $40

For applications, photos and reservation questions and
answers, please visit:
cityofmenifee.us/461/facility-reservations.

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The Youth Leaders of Menifee promote public service and
                                                                                        community involvement, with, for and by youth. Teens in the
                                                                                        program create and implement programs and events for youth
                                                                                        and teens. This is a positive environment for teens to:

                                                                                        •   Develop leadership skills
                                                                                        •   Enhance communication
LAZY CREEK                                                                              •   Build self-esteem and confidence

RECREATION CENTER
                                                                                        •   Be the voice of youth in the community

                                                                                        Through this program, teens will also receive job readiness
26480 Lazy Creek Road | (951) 679-8092                                                  training and have the opportunity to volunteer at City of Menifee
                                                                                        programs and events.
Virtual After School                                                                    Must be a current high school student who lives and/or attends
Adventures Program                                                                      school in the City of Menifee. Meetings are held virtually on the
                                                                                        2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Ages: 6-12 years | Kids will participate in a variety of fun activities,
games, arts and crafts and more! City staff will lead this program virtually            Applications available online at cityofmenifee.us.
and provide a fun hour for the kids after they complete their schoolwork.               Call (951) 679-8092 for more information.
Each session includes an Activity Kit that comes with supplies, games,
activities and crafts. Activity Kits are available for free pick up, or it can be
delivered to your home for an additional $8.
Fees: September session - $20 (R), $24 (NR)
October session - $16 (R), 19.20 (NR)
Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30
minutes prior to class time.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3-4 pm

Virtual Tiny Tots Program
Ages: Discovery & Explorers Class (3-4.5 years);
Adventures Class (4-5 years) | Students will join Tiny Tots instructors in
a variety of crafts, songs, and activities on Zoom. Each session includes
an Activity Kit that comes with supplies, crafts, worksheets, and more!
Activity Kits are available for free pick up or you can have it delivered to
your home for an additional $8.
Fees: September session - $20 (R), $24 (NR)
October session - $16 (R), 19.20 (NR)
Location: Virtual class, registrants will receive virtual information 30
minutes prior to class time.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Discovery & Explorers | 9:30-10 am
Adventures | 10:30-11 am

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55 AND BETTER

                                                                               Crafty Fall Creations Workshop
                                                                               $10 (R), $12 (NR)
                                                                               Tuesday, October 20 | 10:30-11:30 am
                                                                               Come kick off the fall season with some crafty
                                                                               creations! Participants will have fun creating a
                                                                               Mason Jar Scarecrow to display during the fall
                                                                               season. All supplies will be provided to participants
                                                                               prior to the workshop. Space is limited, so register today.

                                                                               Healthy Eating on a Budget | FREE
                                                                               Tuesday, November 24 | 9:30-10:30 am
                                                                               Regal Medical Staff will teach you how to shop and eat healthy on
                                                                               a budget. You’ll learn about delicious and inexpensive healthy food
Kay Ceniceros Senior Center                                                    options.
29995 Evans Road | Menifee, CA 92586
                                                                               Crafty Holiday Creations Workshop | $15 (R), $18 (NR)
(951) 672-9673 | Hours: 8 am-5 pm
                                                                               Thursday, December 10 | 10:30-11:30 am
The facility will be open to the public with modified hours and is available   Come kick off the holiday season with some crafty holiday creations!
by phone 8 am - 5 pm. Please call for the most up-to-date information or       Participants will have fun creating a pine cone wreath to display during
visit our website at cityofmenifee.us.                                         the winter months. All supplies will be provided to participants prior to
                                                                               the workshop. Space is limited, so register today.
Virtual Workshops and Activities
Open to all Menifee 55 or Better. To participate, register on                  Back Health | FREE
the City’s website – cityofmenifee.us.                                         Tuesday, December 15 | 9:30-10:30 am
                                                                               Learn ways to maintain optimal back health with your active
Sunshine Club | FREE                                                           lifestyle. Topics covered include back anatomy, posture, ergonomic
The Sunshine Club provides social calls to seniors that are homebound.         recommendations and exercises that can prevent back injuries.
The Kay Ceniceros staff will provide weekly phone calls and mail a
monthly newsletter to all participants. To join this club, register on the
City’s website.
                                                                                  Senior Lunch Program
Fall Prevention Workshop | FREE                                                   Weekdays | 11 am-1 pm | First-come, first-served basis
Tuesday, September 15 | 9:30-10:30 am                                             On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, a daily lunch is provided
According to the CDC, more than 1/3 of adults 65 and older fall each year         for seniors 62 and older. All seniors must be registered, and all
in the United States. 20 to 30 percent of those who fall suffer moderate          participants must be residents of Menifee. All meals are to be
to severe injuries. How likely are you to fall? Regal Medical Staff will          picked up while remaining in your vehicle.
talk about steps you can take to prevent falls and ways to reduce your
chances of falling by building strength and balance.                              On Wednesdays, five frozen meals are provided by Family Service
                                                                                  Association (FSA) for seniors 62 and older. All seniors must be
Medicare Fraud Prevention Workshop | FREE                                         registered, and all participants must be residents of Menifee.
Tuesday, September 29 | 9:30-10:30 am
The Senior Medicare Patrol present a workshop about Medicare Fraud                On Fridays, a weekend meal program is provided by the
prevention. They will teach you how to protect yourself, identify and             Lighthouse. No registration is required; meals will be provided to
report Medicare Fraud. Don’t miss out on this informative presentation.           residents and non-residents of all ages! All meals are to be picked
                                                                                  up while remaining in your vehicle.
Healthy Snacking | FREE                                                           Seniors ages 60 and older can also register for a monthly food box
Tuesday, October 13 | 9:30-10:30 am                                               by contacting the Kay Ceniceros staff.
Sometimes you just need a bite of something to keep you going. Snacks
are okay, as long as they are smart food choices. Participants will learn
different kinds of healthy snacks to eat between meals. To attend this
workshop, register on the City’s website.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
partners with the new Menifee
Police Department
                                                                                             PARK RANGER
                                                                                             UPDATE
Many residents may already be familiar with the exemplary work performed by the
staff of the Social Work Action Group – known as SWAG – alongside City staff to
combat homelessness throughout the City of Menifee. However, there is one new
element that will make an extraordinary impact on the effectiveness of the Homeless
                                                                                             Mission Statement
                                                                                             The Menifee Park Rangers enhance residents’ quality of
Task Force – the onboarding of the City of Menifee’s new Police Department. As
                                                                                             life by providing safe and welcoming outdoor spaces,
of July 1, 2020, residents of Menifee have seen increased Police presence, shorter
                                                                                             delivering unique natural, historical, and cultural-
response times, and a more coordinated and community-based approach to policing.
                                                                                             based experiences and engaging the community in the
SWAG, alongside the Problem Oriented                                                         principles of environmental stewardship.
Policing (POP) Team of the Menifee Police
Department, will be working cooperatively                                                    What we do:
to continue making positive strides in                                                       • Patrol city parks, trails and open spaces
addressing homelessness in Menifee. As                                                       • Educate the public on City ordinances and park rules
a supervising member of the POP Team,                                                          and enforce as necessary
Sergeant Raul Perez, who brings years of                                                     • Coordinate volunteer activities such as Adopt-a-Park/
invaluable experience to the organization,                                                     Trail
said, “My goal is to work closely with local                                                 • Give interpretive presentations to local groups and
outreach organizations, like SWAG, to                                                          schools
coordinate housing, mental health services, and provide other available resources            • Interact with the community during ranger-led park
to those individuals that are willing to accept help and regain self-sufficiency while         programs
simultaneously improving the overall quality of life in the community.”                      • Examine opportunities to expand and improve the
                                                                                               City trails and open-space system
SWAG’s mission is to advocate, educate and inspire marginalized individuals                  • Protect and conserve the area’s natural and cultural
and families in the Inland Empire to achieve sustainable independence through                  resources through education
community support. They aim to provide services and linkage to substance abuse
treatment, behavioral health and housing stability to achieve independence; an               For more information on Park Ranger programs,
environment that promotes accountability and a community that offers compassion,             visit the Community Services at cityofmenifee.us/
support, and hope.                                                                           communityservices.

Should the need arise to seek the support of either SWAG or the Menifee Police
Department in response to a homeless-related issue, residents are encouraged to
call (951) 723-1500 during regular office hours, or the non-emergency line at
(951) 677-4964 after 5 pm or on weekends.

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STAY CONNECTED

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the City of Menifee.                                                                                                             City Resources Directory
                                                                                                                                                                           Animal Control/Shelter                  (951)   674-0618
                                                    Website: cityofmenifee.us                                                                                              Building Inspections                    (951)   246-6213
                                                                                                                                                                           City Hall                               (951)   672-6777
                                                                                                                                                                           Code Enforcement                        (951)   246-6214
For more information on Menifee businesses and local economy,                                                                                                              Community Services                      (951)   723-3880
please visit MenifeeBusiness.com.                                                                                                                                          Fire Inspections                        (951)   246-6215
                                                                                                                                                                           KC Senior Center                        (951)   672-9673
MENIFEEe-news
Get news delivered to your email inbox. Register at                                                                                                                        Homelessness Issues                     (951)   677-4964
cityofmenifee.us/connect.                                                                                                                                                  Lazy Creek Recreation Center            (951)   679-8092
                                                                                                                                                                           Park Ranger Hotline                     (951)   723-3888
Menifee City Hall: 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586
                                                                                                                                                                           Police Department                       (951)   723-1500
Hours: Modified hours to the Public; open virtually (please visit
                                                                                                                                                                           (main office)
cityofmenifee.us for more information)
                                                                                                                                                                           Police Department                       (951) 677-4964
City Hall Holiday Closures                                                                                                                                                 (non-emergency dispatch)
Columbus Day (October 12)                                                                                                                                                  Crime Reporting Tip Line                (951)   723-1600
Veterans Day (November 11)                                                                                                                                                 Narcotics Tips Line                     (951)   723-1590
Thanksgiving (November 26/27)
Christmas (December 24/25)
                                                                                                                                                                           Traffic Tip Line                        (951)   723-1690
New Years Day (January 1)                                                                                                                                                  Street Team                             (951)   SAFE-999
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 21)                                                                                                                                    (Streets, Traffic, Graffiti Reporting
Presidents Day (February 15)                                                                                                                                               and Pot Hole Strike Team)

  150+ PROGRAMS.
   100% ONLINE.

                      For more information, please contact Derek Phillips:
   derek.phillips@gcu.edu | 602-247-2879 | gcu.edu/udc/derek.phillips
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     Further detail on GCU’s Non-Discrimination policies can be found at gcu.edu/titleIX. The information printed in this material is accurate as of APRIL 2020.
     For the most up-to-date information about admission requirements, tuition, scholarships and more, visit gcu.edu ©2020 Grand Canyon University.

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PARKS, RECREATION CENTERS AND LIBRARIES

      Menifee City Hall                               1     Romoland Library                                                                                                                           Ellis Ave.
      29844 Haun Rd. | (951) 672-6777                       26001 Briggs Rd.
                                                                                                                     Ca
      Community Services Dept. HQ                           Sun City Library                                           se                                              DROPZONE
                                                      2                                                                        Rd                                      WATERPARK
      West Annex Bldg.                                      26982 Cherry Hills Rd.                                               .                                     BIG LEAGUE

                                                                                                                                                                                        Antelope Rd.
                                                                                                                                                                       DREAMS
      29995 Evans Rd. | (951) 723-3880
                                                      3     Paloma Valley Library
      Kay Ceniceros Senior Center                           31375 Bradley Rd.

                                                                                                  Goetz Rd.
      29995 Evans Rd. | (951) 672-9673                                                                                                                                                                                                              27
                                                      4     Menifee Library
      Lazy Creek Recreation Center                          28798 La Piedra Rd.                                  Ethanac Rd.                                                            21                  74
      26480 Lazy Creek Rd. | (951) 679-8092                 (Coming soon!)
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      Menifee Police Station                                PARKS HOTLINE                                                                        12
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Menifee Rd.
      29714 Haun Rd. | (951) 723-1500                       (951) 723-3888

                                                                                                                              Murrieta Rd.
      Menifee Police Substation                             Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
                                                                                                                                                                             MENIFEE GLOBAL
      28115 Bradley Rd. | (951) 210-1065                                                                                                                                     MEDICAL CENTER
                                                            COVID-19 HOTLINE
      Mt. San Jacinto College                               (951) 672-9673                                                                                                                                                            23
                                                                                                                                                                         Call Blvd .
      28237 La Piedra Rd.                                                                                                                                              Mc
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      Menifee Global Medical Center                                                                                  MENIFEE POLICE
                                                                                                                      SUBSTATION
      28400 McCall Blvd.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       19
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                                                                                                                                        CALIFORNIA
      Kaiser Permanente                                                                                                                 GOLF & ART                                                                                             35 Simpson Rd.
                                                                                                                                       COUNTRY CLUB                                                                                    20
      28150 Keller Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563
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                                                                                                                                      MENIFEE VALLEY
      Loma Linda University                                                                                                       CHAMBER OF COMMERCE                     MENIFEE POLICE                                          22
      Medical Center                                                                                                      5                                                  STATION
                                                                                                  8                                               9                                      MENIFEE LAKES                      18
      28062 Baxter Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563                                                   13                                                               CITY HALL                  COUNTRY CLUB
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                                                                                                                                                      Newport Rd.
      Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
      27397 New Hub Dr., Ste. 102 | (951) 672-1991                                           4
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      Big League Dreams                                          CANYON LAKE
                                                                                                                                                                                                MSJC           4
      2155 Trumble Rd., Perris, CA 92570                                                                                                                                                                                     25
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      DropZone Waterpark
                                                                                                                                                                   Holland Rd.

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      2165 Trumble Rd., Perris, CA 92570                                                                                                                  3
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      Electric vehicle charging stations
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City of Menifee Parks                                Valley-Wide Recreation
                                                     and Park District Parks
1   Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park                                                                                                                                                                                                          30
    30376 Lone Pine Dr.                              16 Aldergate Park
                                                                                                                                                               Scott Rd.
2 Centennial Park                                         Menifee Rd. & Aldergate Dr.
    3116 Quarter Horse Way                           17 Autumn Breeze Park                                                                                                                                  KAISER
                                                                                                                                                                                                            PERMANENTE
3 Central Park                                            Autumn Ln. & Corderro Ln.
    30268 Civic Plaza Dr.                            18 Desert Green Park                                                                                                                                   LOMA LINDA
4 Creek View Park                                         Painted Desert Dr. &                                                                                                                              UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                            MEDICAL CENTER
    24751 Audie Murphy Rd.                                Desert Terrace Dr.
5 E.L. Pete Petersen Park                            19 Discovery Park
    29621 Park City Ave.                                  Heritage Lake Dr. &
6 Hidden Hills Park                                       Calm Horizon Dr.                                    City Boundary
    31727 Eaton Ln.                                  20 El Dorado Park
7 John V. Denver Park                                     Trailhead Dr. & Lindenberger Rd.
    28050 Encanto Dr.                                21 Eller Park                                               28 McCall Canyon Park
8 La Ladera Park                                          Highway 74 & Antelope Rd.                                       Brantely Ct. & Crestwood St.
    29629 La Ladera Rd.                              22 Grand Vista Park                                         29 Menifee South Tot Lot
9 Lazy Creek Park                                         Grand Vista Ave. & Promenade Rd.
    26480 Lazy Creek Rd.                             23 Heritage Park                                            30 Mira Park
10 Lyle Marsh Park                                        Heritage Lake Dr. & McCall Blvd.                                Wickerd Rd. & Mira St.
    27050 School Park Dr.                            24 Hidden Meadows Park                                      31 Pepita Square Park
11 Mayfield Park                                          Highland Ct.                                                    Camino Pepita & Camino Cristal
    26410 Rim Creek Path                             25 Lago Vista Sports Park                                   32 Rolling Hills Park
12 Nova Park                                              Holland Rd. & Bell Mountain Rd.
    25444 Nova Ln.                                   26 La Paloma Park                                           33 Sunrise Park
13 Silver Star Park                                       Menifee Rd. & Bayport Ln.                                       Simpson Rd. & Lindenberger Rd.
    30054 Thunder Ct.                                27 Marion V. Ashley Park                                    34 Wheatfield Park, Menifee
14 Spirit Park                                          and Community Center                                        Gym and Rec Center
    25507 Normandy Rd.                                    25625 Briggs Rd.                                                Menifee Rd. & La Piedra Rd.
15 Talavera Park                                                                                                 35 Mahogany Creek Park
    Dawson Rd. & Rouse Rd.                                                                                                Garden Grove Dr. & Park Trail Way

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MENIFEE Matters
Published by the City of Menifee

                                                                 Who doesn’t miss going to the movies?
                                                                 Join us for our new drive-in movie series and enjoy the big screen
                                                                 while social-distancing. On select Friday and Saturday evenings,
                                                                 we’ll be playing family-friendly movies you’ll love getting out of
                                                                 the house to see! Fridays are “family nights” and Saturdays will
                                                                 feature popular movies. Check out what movies are playing at
                                                                 cityofmenifee.us/specialevents. All movies start at dusk and
                                                                 gates open one hour before dusk. Admission is $25 per vehicle.
                                                                 To reserve your tickets, visit msjc.edu/cruzin.

Movie dates: October 2*/3 | October 16/17 | October 30*
Location: Mt. San Jacinto College | 28237 La Piedra Road (parking lot D)
* designated free community event

                                     October 30                          Veterans Day Virtual Ceremony
                                     Drive-in movie:                     Wednesday,
                                                                         November 11
                                                                         Special presentations
                                                                         and speakers.
                                                                         Youth essay contest.
                                     Movie begins at sunset;
                                     lot opens one hour before           For more information,
                                     movie. Free candy bags for          visit cityofmenifee.us/
For more information and
                                     kids (while supplies last)!         special events.
to reserve a ticket, visit
cityofmenifee.us/FallFestival
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