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Menifee staff begin update to open space element to meet SB 1425 requirements

City of Menifee Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission · February 6, 2026
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Summary

City planner presented a draft general plan amendment to clarify open space, climate resilience and environmental justice policies required under SB 1425; next steps include public notice, Planning Commission recommendation and City Council final action.

A City of Menifee planner told the Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission that the city must amend its general plan open space and conservation element to comply with state law SB 1425 and to clarify policies on environmental justice and climate resilience.

Fernando Herrera said the update will add language to ensure access to open space consistent with socioeconomic and racial equity, strengthen climate-resilience goals and include “rewilding” opportunities to preserve habitat and manage water resources.…

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