Menifee Town Hall with District 2 Councilmember, Ben Diederich

The City of Menifee held a District 2 Town Hall meeting on April 29, 2026, led by Councilmember Ben Diederich, with city staff including the Economic Development Director, Community Development Director, Public Works Director, and Police Chief present. Key procurement and infrastructure topics discussed included updates on major capital projects such as the Central Park enhancements (including the Paloma bridge and amphitheater), the Bradley Bridge reconstruction, and the Quail Valley Park development. The Public Works Director detailed upcoming transportation projects including the Garbani Road interchange and widening of Murrieta and Scott Roads, noting design phases and timelines extending several years. The city is also planning a retrofit of the old Bank of America building to relocate a police substation, with a contract award anticipated at the May 6 council meeting. Economic development updates highlighted new commercial developments, including a Hampton Inn & Suites hotel nearing completion, new restaurants, medical office buildings, and potential future arrival of Costco, with ongoing efforts to attract tenants to vacant properties. Public safety discussions focused on enforcement and education regarding illegal e-bikes and off-road vehicles, with the police department utilizing drone technology and impoundments as enforcement tools. The city is also evaluating the feasibility of establishing a police substation in Quail Valley, though financial and facility challenges remain. No specific contract awards beyond the police substation retrofit were reported, but multiple capital improvement projects and development initiatives were outlined with associated planning and procurement activities underway.