Virtual Meeting via Zoom City of Menifee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 26, 2020 4:00 PMI Regular Meeting City & School District Committee MENIFEE. oaC Lesa Sobek, Committee Member Dean Deines, Committee Member INAUGURAL MENIFEE EDUCATION SUMMIT: SERVING OUR RESIDENTS TOGETHER MINUTES Meeting Objective: The purpose of this summit was for all participating agencies to collaborate in thoughtful discourse, share ideas andi information, and identify opportunities that benefit Menifee residents. 1. CALL TO ORDER City Manager Armando Villa called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Committee Members Lesa Sobek and Dean Deines were present. 2. 3. ROLL CALL WELCOME MESSAGE Committee Member Lesa Sobek thanked everyone for attending the inaugural education Committee Member Dean Deines said he was happy to exchange information and summit. She said she was excited to hear from the group today. engage in discussions going forward. INTRODUCTIONS Introductions included: 4. City Attorney Jeff Melching, City Clerk Sarah Manwaring, Senior Management Analyst Imelda Huerta, Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez, Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow, Interim City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad, Principle Carlos Geronimo, Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks, Police Chief Pat Walsh, Assistant City Manager Jeff Wyman, Menifee Union School District (MUSD) Superintendent Jennifer Root, MUSD Public Information Officer Betty Cadmus, MUSD School Board Member Jackie Johansen, MUSD Bob O'Donnell, Romoland School District Superintendent Trevor Painton, Perris Union High School District (PUHSD) Candace Reines, Santa Rosa Academy Principals Aaron Capp and Margie McDairmant, Santa Rosa Board Member Scott Mason, Santa Rosa Board Member Kelly Welty and Santa Rosa Board Member Gina Gonzalez, Mt. San Jacinto College Board of Directors Trustee Area 5 Tom Ashley and Board of Directors Trustee Area 3 Vicki Carpenter, Mt. San Jacinto College Superintendent Roger Schultz, and River Spring Charter School Site Facilitator Lindsay Robson. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CITY UPDATES 6. City Manager Armando Villa outlined the Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council and Committee Member Sobek reported on the City's goals to be a Safe and Attractive Committee Member Deines reported on the City's goals to be a Responsive and Transparent Community Government, and to be an Accessible and Interconnected Mr. Villa reported on the City Executive team's mission statement and introduced the Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez reported on the City's growth and demographics, funding and budget, tax dollars divided, and Comprehensive Economic Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow, provided a report on both private development projects and city capital improvement projects, development activity, residential development, an update on the County Courthouse and Library, the City's Interim City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad provided an overview of the Safe Routes to School projects and introduced Principal Engineer Carlos Geronimo. Mr. Geronimo, reported on sidewalk improvement projects as part oft the Safe Routes to School Program. He provided the Menifee active transportation plan update, draft report to planning Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks reported on virtual classes for all ages, and outdoor youth programs. Mr. Nicks reported that parks are now open including the skate park and he announced some upcoming activities including Veteran's Day Art & Essay Police Chief Pat Walsh provided a police department update including the regional dispatch center contract with City of Murrieta, police service delivery model and mission Assistant City Manager Jeff Wyman reported on City services provided during the pandemic including the "No Stop Shop" program, with all services online. introduced thei foundational goals. Community, and Livable and Economically Prosperous Community. Community. team. Development Strategy (CEDS). investment in infrastructure, the City'sinvestment: in customer service, commission. Contest. Mr. Nicks reported on current park projects in process. statement. 7. SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES Menifee Union School District Dr. Jennifer Root, Betti Cadmus, and Bob O'Donnell presented on the path to reopening and guiding principles and essential questions related to safety, readiness & efficacy. Betti Cadmus reported on construction projects. Trevor Painton introduced the board of trustees and provided a report on district information; modern school facilities; personalized learning; college and career focus; STEAM 4 all; visual and performing arts; student supports; and recognitions. Romoland School District Perris Union High School District Candace Reines reported on PUHSD history including boundaries and grades covered; a list of schools; Paloma Valley High School updates; Heritage High Aron Capp introduced Margie McDairmant, Scott Mason, Kelly Welty, and Gina Gonzalez. Mr. Capp reported on the school's values; school offerings; and the Lindsay Robison introduced the school; grades covered; locations; update of Tom Ashley reported on all of the campuses; board of trustees; facts about the school; record-breaking graduation; upward trends in degrees and certificates awarded; transfer increases; COVID-19 adjustments; Equity Initiatives; MSJC Promise; Future STEM Buildings; Student Center at Menifee Valley Campus; Kinesiology and Athletics Complex Menifee Valley Campus including new Stadium; 3000 Building open for administrative of justice and digital productions; Future Temecula Valley Campus Update; ranked high for online courses; nursing earns high praise; career education; eagle makerspace at Menifee Valley campus; nursing students lend support during covid-19 pandemic; and foundation awards School updates; and Liberty High School updates. Santa Rosa Academy reopening plan. Springs Charter School- - Bear River Student Center Covid-19 distance learning and plans for re-opening. Mt. San Jacinto College scholarships to students. 8. FUTURE MEETINGS Mr. Villa asked about the frequency of these meetings for future collaboration and success. The consensus from the group was to hold the meetings annually. Committee Member Sobek asked that everyone send int topics to Imelda Huerta for future agendas. 9. CLOSING REMARKS Everyone was grateful for the opportunity to share information in this forum. They all said they look forward to future collaboration meetings. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm Sarah A. Manwéring, City Clerk