District 1 Council Member· 2020-2028
Bob Karwin
Menifee
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 0:27
- Avg per meeting
- 0:09
- Segments
- 17
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Top issues during term (14)(General)
Boulders II Development Impact
Generates development impact fees and expands municipal service responsibilities.
Battery Energy Storage System Safety
Private investment in local electrical infrastructure with potential regional grid benefits.
Parkland Dedication Fees (Quimby Act)
Generates funding or dedicated land from residential developers to offset the impact of new housing on city parks.
town hall meeting
This is all about improving communication, not directly costing you more money right now.
Personnel Appointment
We don't know yet if this new hire will cost us more or save us money, but changes to services could impact budgets.
city staff appointment
No major financial impact is expected from this hire, just smoother operations.
Central Park Amphitheater Event Production Management
Designed to be cost-neutral or revenue-generating, with a 10% net revenue return to the city.
drainage easements
No direct cost to taxpayers since this is just an administrative handover of existing responsibilities.
population growth
More people means more tax dollars, but also more spending needed on roads and services.
demolition
It's free to watch the demolition, but the city might save some cash on upkeep.
Military Banner Program policy
The city is taking on a larger share of the maintenance costs to ensure these tributes stay in good shape longer.
legal dispute
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for expensive outside counsel to defend the city in this lawsuit.
city manager interview
This interview doesn't directly impact your wallet, but it gives you a heads-up on where the city's money might be going.
energy infrastructure
This switch could save the city money in the long run by modernizing its energy infrastructure.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Karwin personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Ralph M. Brown Act Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-17
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Trumble and Watson Warehouse Appeals
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-03
Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments (Item 12.2)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-03
General Plan Amendment for the Open Space and Conservation Element
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-03
The View Church Bond Financing (Item 11.3)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-03
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
- movedpassed2026-06-03
Bid Award and Agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Construction Services for the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project Public Works Director Nick Fidler answered questions from the City Council. ACTION
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-20
MOU with Wildomar for Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing (10.12)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-20
Consent Calendar (Balance)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-20
Public Safety Community Facilities District
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-20
2025 Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts for Collection on Riverside County’s Property Tax Roll
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-06
Bid Award and Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-06
Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for CFD 2022-3 (Legado)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-06
MOVER: Bob Karwin SECONDER: Dean Deines AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines NAYS: None RECUSE: None
- movedpassed2026-04-01
Improvement Security Ordinance Introduction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-01
Community Facilities District 20241, Banner Park II, Issuance of Special Tax Bonds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-01
Introduced an ordinance amending Menifee Municipal Code Sections 7.40.030, 7.80.050, 7.80.060, 7.90.090, and 7.90.120 to update improvement security requirements consistent with Ca…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-18
First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 39, Haven, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Karwin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Item 11.2: General Plan Amendment for Open Space and Conservation Element
November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Resolutions
Adoption of Resolution No. PC26-690 (FY 2026/2027 Mid-Cycle CIP General Plan Consistency)
General Fund Balance Policy No. CC-07 Amendment
General Plan Amendment for Open Space and Conservation Element (SB 1425)
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Voting record (4)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.