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City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Minutes – Final
Timothy J. Sheridan, Mayor
Natasha Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem
Robert E. Magee, Council Member
Brian Tisdale, Council Member
Steve Manos, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
August 22, 2023
Closed Session: NONE
Public Session: 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency were called to order at 7:00
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Manos; and Mayor/Chair Johnson
Absent: 0 - None
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Certificates of Recognition
Present Certificates of Recognition to the Elsinore Aquatics Water Polo Team.
Mayor Johnson presented the Certificates to Elsinore Aquatics’ Girls Water Polo Team.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - ONE MINUTE
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Ray Stinnett was called to speak.
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Magee to
approve the City Council Consent Calendar adding Council Member Sheridan as the
Primary Voting Alternate for Item No. 5 and removing Item Nos. 7 and 9 from the City
Council Consent Calendar for discussion. The motion Carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and
Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2023
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Warrant Report Dated June 30, 2023
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) CC Warrant Report Dated July 01, 2023, to August 03, 2023
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) City Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual
Conference
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Manos as the City’s Voting Delegate and City Manager Simpson
as the City's Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual
Conference to be held in Sacramento, CA September 20-22, 2023.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Purchase of One (1) BMW R1250 RT-P Authority Motorcycle from BMW
Motorcycles of Riverside
Authorize the City Manager to purchase one (1) BMW R1250 RT-P Authority Motorcycle
in the total amount of $39,005.17 from BMW Motorcycles of Riverside and waive the
formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the purchase of the
motorcycle because of the service, maintenance, and warranty work agreements on all
of the City’s motorcycle units between the City and BMW Motorcycles of Riverside.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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7) Lake Elsinore Water Quality Plan, Agreements with Moleaer, Inc. and Solitude Lake
Management, LLC, and Purchase of a Barge System from Poseidon Barge, LLC for
Water Treatment of Lake Elsinore
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Moleaer, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $1,690,797 for the purchase and service of water
treatment equipment in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10%
contingency amount of $169,000 for uncertainties and adjustments;
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Moleaer, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $229,899 for water treatment equipment service, lake
bottom hardness mapping, and water testing in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed
a 10% contingency amount of $22,990 for uncertainties and adjustments;
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Solitude Lake
Management, LLC in an amount not to exceed $347,194 for annual Lake
maintenance in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the
City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of
$34,719 for construction uncertainties, adjustments;
4. Authorize the City Manager to purchase a custom barge system from Poseidon
Barge, LLC in an amount not to exceed $226,085 for a custom barge system and to
execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $22,608.50 for
uncertainties and adjustments; and
5. Waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the
purchases from Moleaer, Inc. and Poseiden Barge, LLC since the systems are non-
replicable and custom.
City Manager Simpson introduced Community Support Manager Gufarotti who
presented the staff report.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
8) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
2023-16 Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Establish and Operate a New
Cabinet Shop in an Approximately 2,000 Sq. Ft. Unit Within an Existing Multi-tenant
Building Located at 18301 Collier Avenue Unit A
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023-16 approved
by the Planning Commission on August 1, 2023.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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9) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the
preparation of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendment, and related Environmental Impact Report
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
for Professional Services with MIG, Inc., for additional services to prepare the City of
Lake Elsinore General Plan Update and Zoning Code Amendment for a total contract
amount not to exceed $1,482,069.00, in final form as approved by the City Attorney, and
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a contingency
amount of $78,109.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
10) 2023 Car Show Road Closures
Approve temporary road closures on Main Street and Graham Avenue as identified in
the Car Show Traffic Plan for September 1, 2023.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) Trunk or Treat Street Closures
Approve Temporary Street Closures for the Trunk or Treat Event on October 14, 2023.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for the
Interstate 15/Franklin Street Interchange Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the PS&E phase of the
Interstate 15/Franklin Street Interchange Project in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Award of Contract for Trash Implementation Program for Catch Basin Full Capture
Connector Pipe Trash Screen inserts, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No.
Z30015
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services
Agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000
annually for the next 5 years for a total of $750,000, from FY 23-24 through FY 28-
29, for the purchase of Full Capture Connector Pipe Trash Screens at various
locations as part of implementation of CIP Z30015, in such form as approved by the
City Attorney; and
2. Waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the
purchase of the Full Capture Connector Pipe Trash Screens from United Storm
Water, Inc. because the installation and ease of maintenance best suits the City’s
needs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb for
On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for on-call traffic
engineering services in the amount of $148,430 in substantially the form attached and in
such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) Purchase of One (1) Storm Drain Camera Equipment
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order with Plumber’s
Depot, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $109,346.88 for the purchase of one (1) Storm
Drain Camera in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City
Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $10,934.00 for
uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
16) Purchase of Outdoor Fitness Equipment for the Levee Walking Path Fitness Trail
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Greenfields
Outdoor Fitness in an amount not to exceed $75,102.73 for Outdoor Fitness Equipment
in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to
execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $7,510.00 for uncertainties
and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Service Fee Collected on Behalf of the
Riverside County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority Until May 2034
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE FEE COLLECTED
ON BEHALF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
SERVICE AUTHORITY UNTIL MAY 2034.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
7) Lake Elsinore Water Quality Plan, Agreements with Moleaer, Inc. and Solitude Lake
Management, LLC, and Purchase of a Barge System from Poseidon Barge, LLC for
Water Treatment of Lake Elsinore
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Moleaer, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $1,690,797 for the purchase and service of water
treatment equipment in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10%
contingency amount of $169,000 for uncertainties and adjustments;
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2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Moleaer, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $229,899 for water treatment equipment service, lake
bottom hardness mapping, and water testing in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed
a 10% contingency amount of $22,990 for uncertainties and adjustments;
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Solitude Lake
Management, LLC in an amount not to exceed $347,194 for annual Lake
maintenance in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the
City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of
$34,719 for construction uncertainties, adjustments;
4. Authorize the City Manager to purchase a custom barge system from Poseidon
Barge, LLC in an amount not to exceed $226,085 for a custom barge system and to
execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $22,608.50 for
uncertainties and adjustments; and
5. Waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the
purchases from Moleaer, Inc. and Poseiden Barge, LLC since the systems are non-
replicable and custom.
City Manager Simpson introduced Community Support Manager Gufarotti who
presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Manos to approve staff’s recommendations. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem
Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
9) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the
preparation of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendment, and related Environmental Impact Report
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
for Professional Services with MIG, Inc., for additional services to prepare the City of
Lake Elsinore General Plan Update and Zoning Code Amendment for a total contract
amount not to exceed $1,482,069.00, in final form as approved by the City Attorney, and
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a contingency
amount of $78,109.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Manos to approve staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem
Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Magee to
approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Agency Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Vice Chair Manos; and
Chair Johnson
Nay: 0 None
18) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of August 8, 2023
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
19) SA Warrant Report Dated July 01, 2023, to August 03, 2023
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
20) Authorize the Purchase of a Beverage System from Norland International, Inc. (dba
Abe Equipment) for the Diamond Club Kitchen & Beverage Services Area ADA
Accessibility Remodel Project (CIP Project #Z20003)
1. Approve and authorize the Executive Director to purchase a complete beverage
system from Norland International, Inc. (DBA: ABE Equipment) in an amount not to
exceed $363,849.23 for the Diamond Club Kitchen & Beverage Services Area ADA
Accessibility Remodel Project (CIP Project #Z20003) and;
2. Waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the
purchase from Norland International, Inc. (DBA: ABE Equipment) since it is a non-
replicable, custom system package satisfying all the County and State Health
Department requirements.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21) Extension of Time Request for Tentative Parcel Map No. 37854 and Commercial
Design Review No. 2019-24 (Lakeview Plaza)
1. Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15162, the extension of time request would not have a significant effect on
the environment and no new environmental documentation is necessary because all
potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in a previously adopted
Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020-01) (SCH No. 2021030580);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37854 TO JUNE 22, 2025; and
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3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-24 TO JUNE 22, 2025.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:34 p.m.
Assistant Community Development Director Abraham presented the staff report.
Harold Mozell was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, seconded by Council Member
Tisdale to approve staff’s recommendations. The motion Carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem
Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
22) Rescheduling of Public Hearing - Vacation of Drainage Easement at Tract No.
18719-4
Reschedule the public hearing and set such future public hearing to consider the
Vacation of Drainage Easement at Tract No. 18719-4 to September 12, 2023.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:39 p.m.
There were no speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member
Tisdale to continue the Public Hearing to September 12, 2023. The motion Carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem
Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
There were no speakers.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Tisdale thanked staff and public safety members for preparing for the storm over
the weekend; and encouraged residents to be prepared for natural disasters.
Council Member Sheridan shared information from Riverside Transit Agency night on August 16,
2023.
Council Member Magee invited the community to attend Animal Friends of the Valleys’ Adoption
Palooza event on August 26, 2023; and shared risks for dogs exposed to high temperatures.
Mayor Pro Tem Manos announced and invited the community to attend Mariachi Fest on Saturday,
September 16, 2023, Storm Lucha Libre Wrestling on August 25, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m., and Storm Summer Jam on August 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Diamond Stadium.
Mayor Johnson provided an update from the Homeless Task Force and The Anchor; provided
updates on legislative affairs; reported on her attendance at the Riverside County Mayors Coalition
meeting; shared her attendance at the Blue Ribbon Breakfast honoring the 2022 Inland Empire
Officers & Deputies of the Year on August 17, 2023; shared a video with information on the status
of and plan for the Lake; announced a neighborhood cleanup event on Saturday, August 26, 2023
in the Diamond Stadium parking lot; announced the rescheduled date for Taco Fest & Car Show
on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Main Street; and invited residents to share
what #ElsinoreStrong means to them and how it’s influenced them.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:06 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
September 12, 2023 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street. Closed Session will
commence at 5:00 p.m. or such later time as noticed on the Agenda, and the regular Open Session
business meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m.
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk