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Council Meeting of August 21, 2024
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk
Date:August 27, 2024
Subject:Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024 and
Special City Council Meeting of August 21, 2024
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 08-13-2024 Draft Minutes
Attachment 2 - 08-21-2024 SM Draft Minutes
City Clerk’s Office
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:
August 13, 2024
Closed Session: 6:00 PM
Public Session: 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale;
and Mayor Manos
Absent: 0 - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov’t Code Section 54957.6)
City negotiator: City Manager Jason Simpson
Employee organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer’s International Union of
North America, Local 777
RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale; and Mayor/Chair Manos
Absent: 0 - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that one item was discussed; however, no reportable action was
taken.
PRESENTATION/CEREMONIAL
1) Certificates of Appreciation from Rice Canyon Elementary School PTA
Rice Canyon Elementary School Principal Amity Conkright, PTA President Rocio
Alaoui, and PTA Historian Roxana Foster presented the Certificates to Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale and Council Member Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Douglas Norfolk was called to speak.
Paulie Tehrani was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Kimberly Ryan was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Sheridan to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Item No. 6 being removed
for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and
Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 23, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Warrant Report Dated July 15, 2024 to July 21, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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4) CC Warrant Report Dated July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) CC Warrant Report Dated July 29, 2024 to August 5, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Withdrawal of Ballot Measure from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal
Election
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO WHETHER THE CITY
TREASURER POSITION SHOULD BE APPOINTIVE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS CALLED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
7) Amended and Restated Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District
No. 2023-2 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Coastal Mission Trails)
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO FUNDING AGREEMENT AND
JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT RELATING TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-2 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (COASTAL
MISSION TRAILS).
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) Notice of Completion on Citywide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New
Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services (CIP Project
#Z10002)
Accept the improvements and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder for Citywide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New
Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services completed by
NPG, Inc.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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9) Agreement with Cotter Construction Inc. for Serenity Park Fencing
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contractor services
agreement with Cotter Construction Inc. for Serenity Park Fencing in a not-to-
exceed amount of $62,000.00 as approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10%
contingency amount of $6,200.00 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
6) Withdrawal of Ballot Measure from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal
Election
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO WHETHER THE CITY
TREASURER POSITION SHOULD BE APPOINTIVE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS CALLED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11.
Paulie Tehrani was called to speak.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Agency Member Johnson, seconded by Agency Member Magee
to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Vice Chair Tisdale; and Chair
Manos
Nay: 0 None
10) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of July 23, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
11) SA Warrant Report Dated July 15, 2024 to July 21, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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12) SA Warrant Report Dated July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13) SA Warrant Report Dated July 29, 2024 to August 5, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ITEM
14) Community Facilities District No. 2019-2 (Nichols Ranch) Special Tax Bonds,
Series 2024
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-2 (NICHOLS RANCH)
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2024 IN A
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,500,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Brian Forbath 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 Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; 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 noted that accessibility accommodations may be made for any person with
a disability, advised that instructions to request such accommodations are outlined on the
agenda, and stated that assistive listening devices are available upon request.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Magee acknowledged the City Clerk’s Office for managing to post the agenda
on time despite meeting with candidates and closing the nomination period simultaneously;
shared tips to keep pets safe in the heat; provided an update on the Main Street Interchange
improvements; and invited the community to view the SCCA Autocross Championship on
August 25, 2024 at Diamond Stadium.
Council Member Johnson shared updates on lake and algae levels; and provided updates from
the Homeless Task Force.
Council Member Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Budget
and Finance Committee meeting on August 7, 2024; shared photos from National Night Out;
reported on the outreach meeting held on August 8, 2024 regarding Christensen Community
Park; shared his participation in the Michelle’s Place Celebration of Life Golf Tournament; and
invited residents to participate in the inaugural Thunder Cares Golf Tournament on Monday,
October 14, 2024 at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale noted that he will attend Western Riverside Council of Governments
meetings on August 14, 2024 and August 15, 2024; and shared his perspective regarding the
California Executive Order on the removal of homeless encampments.
Mayor Manos addressed recent public safety concerns, including a series of fires and a tragic
incident at Walmart; reassured the public that, while investigations are ongoing, there is no
confirmed arsonist behind the fires and praised the fire response team's efforts; shared that the
incident at Walmart involved a suspect who had recently been released from prison and was
quickly apprehended by the Sheriff's Department after a prompt and effective response;
expressed concerns about the broader criminal justice system, emphasizing the need for reform
to prevent small crimes from escalating into more severe offenses; expressed confidence in the
Sheriff's Department; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Jessica Morales.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
August 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.
City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Special 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:
August 21, 2024
Public Session: 5:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council Members Johnson and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor
Manos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sheridan
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no speakers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Manos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BUSINESS ITEM
1) 2024 General Municipal Election – Council Member Districts 4 and 5 and City
Treasurer Contests
A motion was made by Council; Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member
Magee to approve Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Johnson and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and
Mayor Manos
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Sheridan
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ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 5:06 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
August 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.