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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:September 10, 2024
Subject:Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 27, 2024
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes.
Attachments
Attachment 1- Draft Minutes
City Clerk’s Department
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 27, 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 Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency was called to order at 5:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale
Absent: 0 - Mayor/Chair Manos
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: 373-210-040; 373-210-042
Agency negotiator: Executive Director Simpson
Negotiating parties: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Storm LP
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
RECONVENE – 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency reconvened 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; and Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale
Absent: 0 - Mayor/Chair Manos
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that both City Council and Successor Agency items were
discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATION/CEREMONIAL
1) Recognition of Deputy Chief Lonny Olson
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale presented a Certificate to Deputy Chief Olson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Magee
to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale abstaining
from Item No. 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024 and Special City
Council Meeting of August 21, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Investment Report for July 2024
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) Agreement for Wildland Protection Services
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND
FIRE AGREEMENT FOR WILDLAND PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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5) Approve and authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. for Geotechnical Services
for the City Hall Project (Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Inland
Foundation Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for Geotechnical
Services for the City Hall Project 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 $5,000.00.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Construction Agreement with GMS Elevator Services, Inc. for the Purchase and
Installation of the Elevator for City Hall (Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with GMS Elevator Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $223,340.00
for the purchase and installation of the elevator for City Hall (Project #Z20006) in such
final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute
change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $22,334.50 for repair
uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Manager to accept the
improvements into the City Maintained System, file the Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder, and release all retention monies 35 days after the filing of the Notice
of Completion for the City Hall elevator.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
2024-01 for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish an 8,116 Square-foot Banquet
Hall for Special Events within Suite 177 of the Outlets at Lake Elsinore Located
at 17600 Collier Avenue
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2024-01
approved by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on August 6, 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) Road Closures for Fall 2024 Events
Approve temporary road closures for Historic Downtown and neighboring roads for Fall
2024 events as identified in the attached traffic plans.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) Contractor Services Agreement for San Diego Ice Company
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Contractor
Services with San Diego Ice Company in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for bagged
ice and crushed ice for Winterfest sledding hill 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 $9,000 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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10) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Rates with the County of Riverside for Maintenance of City
Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting
Approve the Fiscal Year 24-25 rates for the County of Riverside Transportation
Department (County) Agreement for Traffic Signal and associated hardware
maintenance, emergency call-out services, and inventory of City traffic signal
equipment maintained by the County.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) CC Warrant Report Dated August 5, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) CC Warrant Report Dated August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Final Map 38116, Lakeside
1. Approve Final Map 38116 subject to the City Engineer’s acceptance as being true
and correct;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for recordation of Final Map
38116; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Agreements for Street
Improvements and Monumentation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. (Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale abstained)
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: 4 Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Vice Chair Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Chair Manos
14) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of August 13, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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15) SA Investment Report for July 2024
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2024.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
16) SA Warrant Report Dated August 5, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
17) SA Warrant Report Dated August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
18) Planning Application No. 2023-24 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 38825) – a Request
to Subdivide an Existing 74.72-acre Property into Three (3) New Parcels for
Conservation Purposes Located on the Southern Side of Lakeshore Drive and
Southeasterly of the Intersection of South Main Street and Lakeshore Drive
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to
Land) and 15315 (Minor Land Divisions);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2023-
24 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38825) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); and
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38825
TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 74.72-ACRE PROPERTY INTO THREE (3) NEW
PARCELS THAT ARE 4.74 ACRES, 19.99 ACRES, AND 49.99 ACRES,
RESPECTIVELY, FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES LOCATED AT APNS 373-
330-001 THROUGH 022 AND 373-300-038 THROUGH 041.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m.
Principal Planner Huynh presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.
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A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member
Johnson to adopt staff’s recommendations with a modification to clarify that the
fees are exempt as long as there is no vertical development. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
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 had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Magee shared his attendance at the Panda Cares Center of Hope ribbon-
cutting ceremony; and invited the community to attend the Animal Friends of the Valleys
Adoption “Paw”looza from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on September 7, 2024.
Council Member Johnson spoke on Congressman Calvert’s visit to the Anchor; announced that
new “No Panhandling” signs will be installed throughout the City; provided updates regarding
the City’s Economic Development programs and initiatives; and provided an update on the Lake
levels and testing.
Council Member Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Board of
Directors meeting on August 22, 2024; invited the community to attend the L.E. Street Scene
Festival from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. on August 31, 2024 in Downtown; announced a free community
clean-up event from 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Diamond
Stadium; and encouraged the community to participate in the Inaugural Thunder Cares Golf
Tournament on Monday, October 14, 2024 at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of
Governments Executive Committee meeting on August 5, 2024 and noted that the Northwest
Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024 was
canceled; invited the community to attend the City’s Emergency Preparedness event from 8:30
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in the Lowe’s parking lot; and encouraged
residents to honor a veteran at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium by purchasing a veterans
memorial engraved brick to be unveiled at the Veterans Day observance ceremony at 9:00 a.m.
on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
September 10, 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.