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REPORT TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Successor Agency
From: Jason Simpson, Executive Director
Prepared by: Candice Alvarez, MMC, Secretary
Date:February 27, 2024
Subject:Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of February 13, 2024
Recommendation
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Attachment 1- Draft Minutes
City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Meeting
Minutes – Draft
Steve Manos, Mayor
Brian Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem
Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member
Natasha Johnson, Council Member
Robert E. Magee, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
February 13, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 PM
Public Session: 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale;
and Mayor Manos
Absent: 0 - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code
Section 54956.9: 4 Potential Cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9): Kokozian v. City of
Lake Elsinore; Case No. 5:23-CV-02651-MCS-SHK
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Gov’t
Code Section 54956.9: 1 Potential Case
RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council reconvened and the Regular Meeting of the Successor
Agency was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Manos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale; and Mayor/Chair Manos
Absent: 0 - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that three items were discussed; however, no reportable action
was taken.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Calfire 2023 Fourth Quarter Statistical Update
Chief Olson presented the update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Chris Shoults was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale to
approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Item Nos. 5 and 11 being removed for
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and
Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 23, 2024 and Special
City Council Meeting of January 30, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Warrant Report Dated December 29, 2023 to January 11, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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4) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-year Operating Budget Status Report
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-2024 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET FOR MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) Appointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee
Appoint Timarie Wooley (District 4) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens
Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2025.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
6) Professional Services Agreement with STK Architecture Services, Inc. for the
Conceptual Design Plan for the New Library
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with STK
Architecture, Inc. for the purchase of a Conceptual Design Plan in an amount not to
exceed $66,500.00 and 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 $6,650.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) County Service Area 152 and Setting the Benefit Assessment Unit Rate for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the City of Lake Elsinore to Fund the City’s National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance Activities
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, MAINTAINING COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 AND AUTHORIZING
THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT UNIT RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FOR THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE TO FUND THE CITY’S NATIONAL POLLUTION
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT PROGRAM.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) Resolution in Support of Expanded Higher Education and Funding for Tenant
Improvements to Create an Expanded Presence for California State University
San Marcos at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus in Temecula Valley
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR EXPANDED PUBLIC HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITHIN SOUTHWESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND
FUNDING FOR THE COST OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO CREATE AN
EXPANDED PRESENCE FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS AT
THE MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CAMPUS IN TEMECULA VALLEY.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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9) Professional Services Agreement With TC Sports for Operational Services of
Rosetta Canyon Sports Park
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with TC Sports, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 per year for
management services, $62,500 for field maintenance, plus reimbursables for Rosetta
Canyon Sports Park, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) July 4th Fireworks Celebration on the Lake
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Production Agreement with Pyro
Spectaculars, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,000 for the 4th of July Annual
Fireworks Spectacular in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
2020-89 (Elsinore Market) for a Commercial Design Review to develop a 7,500
Sq. Ft. Grocery Market with Take-out Restaurant and Related Site Improvements
on an approximately 0.48-acre Site Located on Main Street between Franklin
Street and Heald Avenue
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2020-89
approved by the Planning Commission on January 16, 2024.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
12) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
2023-15 (Starbucks - Collier Ave) for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish a
New Starbucks Coffee Shop with a Drive-through and Outdoor Dining Area and
a Design Review for Minor Modifications to the Existing Building, Site
Circulation, Parking Layout, Landscaping, and Related on Site Improvements
Located at 18295 Collier Avenue
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023-15
approved by the Planning Commission on January 16, 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Agreement for On-Call Services with Commercial Transportation Services, Inc.
for Driver Training
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services
Agreement with Commercial Transportation Services, Inc., for On-Call Services for
Driver Training in an amount not to exceed $24,985.44 per Fiscal Year for a term of
three (3) years 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 of $2,498.00
for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14) Change Order No. 2 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with NPG, Inc.
for the Asphalt Repairs, Slurry Seal, and Striping for 11 Park Parking Lots
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the Public
Works Construction Agreement with NPG, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$116,767.00 for the Asphalt Repairs, Slurry Seal, and Striping of 11 Park Parking Lots,
Project No. Z40023 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) Notice of Completion on Swick & Matich Park Concession Stand Renovation
(CIP Project #Z20005)
Accept the improvements to the Swick & Matich Park Concession Stand Renovation
Project (#Z20005) completed by Servpro of Chino/Chino Hills and authorize the City
Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
16) Notice of Completion on Swick & Matich Park Remodel (CIP Project #Z40023)
Accept the improvements to the Swick & Matich Park Remodel Project (#Z40023)
completed by Unique Builders of California (UBCA) and authorize the City Clerk to
record the Notice of Completion.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Notice of Completion on Annual Traffic Striping Maintenance Program (CIP
Project #Z10004)
Accept the improvements to the Annual Traffic Striping Maintenance Program Project
(#Z10004) completed by Superior Pavement Markings Inc. and authorize the City
Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
18) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning for
Citywide Facilities Repairs & Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call
Contractor Services Agreement with Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning for Citywide
Facilities Repairs & Services in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 per Fiscal Year in
such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
5) Appointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee
Appoint Timarie Wooley (District 4) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens
Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Manos to
approve staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
11) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
2020-89 (Elsinore Market) for a Commercial Design Review to develop a 7,500
Sq. Ft. Grocery Market with Take-out Restaurant and Related Site Improvements
on an approximately 0.48-acre Site Located on Main Street between Franklin
Street and Heald Avenue
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2020-89
approved by the Planning Commission on January 16, 2024.
Assistant Community Development Director Abraham presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Magee to receive and file the Notice of Decision. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Agency Member Johnson, seconded by Vice Chair Tisdale to
approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Agency Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Vice Chair Tisdale; and Chair
Manos
Nay: 0 None
19) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of January 23, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
20) SA Warrant Report Dated December 29, 2023 to January 11, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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21) Amendment No. 1 to On-call and Construction Contractor Services Agreements
in Support of Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the Agency of
Lake Elsinore Minor Construction and Maintenance Operations
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to the On-
Call Minor Construction Contractor Services Agreements with Endresen Development,
Inc. in the amount of $150,000, Cotter Construction in the amount of $250,000, and
Unique Builders of California, Inc. in the amount of $285,000 in the forms attached and
in such final form as approved by Agency Counsel.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ITEM
22) City Treasurer Vacancy
1. Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.42.070 REGARDING FAILURE TO FILL A VACANCY OF THE
CITY TREASURER SEAT;
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.42.070 REGARDING FAILURE TO
FILL A VACANCY OF THE CITY TREASURER SEAT; and
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 36512, take one of the following actions:
A. Nominate and appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy for the City
Treasurer seat;
B. Accept applications until March 1, 2024, consider submitted applications, and
appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy for the City Treasurer seat at
the March 12, 2024 City Council meeting; or
C. Call a Special Election and adopt the following Resolutions:
a. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ALL-
MAIL BALLOT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST
6, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY OF THE CITY
TREASURER AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES;
b. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ALL-MAIL BALLOT
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY AUGUST
6, 2024; and
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c. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
AN ALL-MAIL BALLOT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 TO FILL A VACANCY OF THE CITY
TREASURER.
City Clerk Alvarez presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale to adopt the Urgency Ordinance in Recommendation No. 1. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale to introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance in
Recommendation No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Sheridan to to approve Recommendation No. 3B and direct the budget
subcommittee to review applications and make a recommendation to be
presented to the City Council at its meeting on March 12, 2024. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
There were no speakers.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson announced that the nanobubbler was activated in the lake.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Johnson reported on her attendance at the Western Riverside County
Regional Conservation Authority meeting on February 5, 2024; congratulated Timarie Wooley
on her appointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee; provided updates from the Homeless
Task Force; congratulated Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Installation nominees
and shared that the Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony will be held on March 2, 2024; and
congratulated the students of the month.
Council Member Magee advised of the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting to
be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024; provided updates on the lake and its levels; invited
the community to attend the SCCA Cal Autocross weekend February 17-18, 2024 at Diamond
Stadium; and announced the Dream Extreme Fishing Derby on May 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. at
Launch Pointe.
Council Member Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Budget
and Finance Committee meeting on February 7, 2024 and announced the Agency’s Free Ride
Fridays through June 28, 2024; reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities
2024 Mayor and Council Members Academy; reported on his attendance at the Downtown
Merchant Owners Association meeting on February 1, 2024; reported on his attendance at the
Historical Society meeting on February 6, 2024; shared an update from the town hall meeting he
hosted with Council Member Magee; shared photos from the Elsinore Valley Champions special
needs baseball opening day; invited the community to attend the Live Under the Stars event on
March 9, 2024 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Downtown featuring live music by Dani Rose;
announced the Lake Elsinore Storm’s opening day game on April 5, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. at
Diamond Stadium; and shared information regarding the Storm Kidz Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale reminded residents to dump water that may have collected after the
recent rain events; reported on his attendance at the CALCOG 2024 Regional Leadership
Forum February 7-9, 2024; reminded residents to submit their ballot for the March 5, 2024
Primary Election; and thanked staff for their response throughout the recent storms.
Mayor Manos reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of
Governments Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings on February 1, 2024,
and the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Committee meeting on February 8,
2024; shared photos of the new Animal Friends of the Valleys Spay and Neuter Clinic;
congratulated Dutch Bros. Coffee on its grand opening; and announced the activation of the
nanobubbler in the lake.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:01 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
February 27, 2024 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.