The Menifee City Council opened the meeting with seasonal remarks and presentations, including the fall 2025 Menifee Teen Awards and a swearing-in for a new appointee to the Veterans and Military Families Committee.

Michael Reinhart, community services supervisor, announced the teen award winners and noted the program is sponsored by the Lake Menifee Women’s Club; winners received $100 gift cards and are eligible for a $500 year-end prize. Council member Temple introduced Yolanda Tanner as a nominee to the Veterans and Military Families Committee; Tanner was sworn in by the clerk.

During public comment Gloria Sanchez reported that the annual Thanksgiving meals — coordinated by the Menifee Interfaith and Community Service Council — provided more than 300 meals including home deliveries and praised volunteers and sponsors. Jesse Sims, chair of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, thanked the city for business support and invited council to the Chamber awards gala on Dec. 5. Resident Evelyn Richard thanked organizers and volunteers for the Thanksgiving meal event. Another resident, Moises Covarrubias, raised concerns about purported "electronic harassment" and asked officials to raise awareness.

Council members also reported community and regional activities they attended, including a Home Builder Appreciation Luncheon, RTA board work and an RCTC legislative update. Acting Mayor Carwin reminded residents about the Menifee tree-lighting and parade at Mount San Jacinto College (parade at 5 p.m., festivities beginning earlier).

Council approved routine business by voice vote including the November 19 meeting minutes and the consent calendar. The council agreed to continue a separate agenda item related to city tree mulching and fire-agency coordination to Feb. 18, 2026, at the city manager’s request.

The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.