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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:November 12, 2024
Subject:Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes.
Attachments
Attachment 1- 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:
October 22, 2024
Closed Session: 5:30 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 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem
Tisdale
Absent: 1 - Mayor Manos
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Lake Elsinore v. Tolmasoff, et al.; U.S. District Court, Case No.
5:24-cv-00472-SSS-SHK
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Pechanga Band of Indians, et al v. City of Lake Elsinore; Riverside
Superior Court Case No. CVR12405402
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section
54956.9: 1 potential case
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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
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale
Absent: 1 - Mayor/Chair Manos
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that all three items were discussed; however, no reportable
action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) CalFire 2024 Third Quarter Statistical Update
Battalion Chief Wright presented the update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
Tracy Avery was called to speak.
Jim Judziewicz 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. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee,
Council Member Johnson
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 8, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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3) Amendment No. 1 to the Engagement and Fee Agreement with Murphy & Evertz,
LLP
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Engagement and Fee Agreement with Murphy & Evertz, LLP, to provide special
counsel services to the City in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) Annexation No. 22 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance
Services) for TPM 37710 (Blazed Utopia)
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA TO BE
PROPOSED (ANNEXATION NO. 22) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES THEREIN.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) Change Order No. 1 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with SAS
Construction, Inc. for Concrete Footings and Foundation, Bid Set ‘A,’ on the
New City Hall Project (CIP Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 for the not to
exceed amount of $1,024,850.00 to SAS Construction, Inc. Concrete Footings and
Foundation, Bid Set ‘A,’ on the New City Hall Project (CIP Project #Z20006) in such
final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Purchase of York Air Conditioning System at Wholesale Cost from Amber Air
Conditioning Inc.
Authorize the City Manager to purchase the York air conditioning system with heat
pumps for the City Hall Building Project (CIP Project Z20006) at wholesale cost from
Amber Air Conditioning, Inc.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) Award of a Public Works Agreement to Best Contracting Services Inc. for the
roofing, Bid Set ‘G,’ on the New City Hall Project (CIP Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a public works agreement to Best
Contracting Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $297,249.00 for the roofing, bid
set ‘G,’ on the new City Hall Project (CIP 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 $29,725.00 for construction uncertainties
and adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion once the
entire scope of work is complete and return withheld retention to the contractor.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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8) Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
for Historic Resources Inventory Update
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Environmental
Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $116,066 to conduct a citywide
historic resources survey in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) Agreement with Storyland Studios for Digital Storytelling and Tourism
Development
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement/contract with
Storyland Studios in an amount not to exceed $164,500 for a plan for the 10-acre site
next to the campground, digital storytelling, including website development, and visitor
guide to fit various mediums such as desktops, tablets, and mobile phones in such
final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) Proposition 36: Resolution Supporting the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and
Theft Reduction Act
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG
ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) Termination of the Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to the Airport Fire
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
DUE TO THE AIRPORT FIRE.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Near McVicker Park
Approve and authorize the City Manager to process the easement documents and
instruct staff to forward the documents to Southern California Edison for recordation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. for Traffic Signal
Operations On-call Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to provide on-call traffic signal operations service in
an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year and in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14) Construction Contract Award for All American Asphalt for the SB-1 Mountain
Street Tract Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP Z10088
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with All American Asphalt in the amount of $3,074,001.75 for the SB-1
Mountain Street Tracts Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. Z10088 in such final
form approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $307,400.18, and authorize the
City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is
complete and the improvements are accepted into the City-maintained roadway
network.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) Professional Services Agreement with Wilson-Mikami Corporation for On-Call
Engineering Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Wilson Mikami
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually for On-Call Engineering
Services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
16) Agreements of Purchase and Sale Between Skydive Elsinore, LLC and City of
Lake Elsinore for Acquiring Properties Related to the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use
Trail Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two (2) purchase and sale
agreements with Skydive Elsinore LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, in
amounts of $36,975 and $24,600 for right of way acquisition in such final form as
approved by the City Attorney for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail Project.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Agreement with SD Flags Banner and Signs for Graphics and Signs Citywide
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Contractor Services
Agreement with SD Flags Banner and Signs in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00
for Graphics and Signs Citywide 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 $3,000.00 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Agency Member Johnson, seconded by Agency Member
Sheridan to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee,
Council Member Johnson
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
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18) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of October 8, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
19) Professional Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. for Continuing
Disclosures, CDIAC, and Arbitrage Services
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Professional Services
Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $36,500 per fiscal
year for ongoing continuing disclosure services, arbitrage reporting, and related
financial services in connection with Successor Agency bonds in such final form as
approved by the Agency Counsel.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
20) Legal Services Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann PC for Legal
Services to the Successor Agency
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Legal Services
Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann PC for ongoing legal services to the
Successor Agency in such final form as approved by the Executive Director.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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 thanked Mr. Ryan and Ms. Avery for their comments; addressed the
odor being experienced in the Summerly community; and expressed that the City is committed
to working with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to find a solution.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Magee noted that he is committed to finding a resolution to the odor being
experienced in the Summerly community; encouraged residents to attend a public meeting
regarding the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension on Wednesday, October
23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center; invited the community to attend or participate in the
San Diego SCCA Autocross races on November 2-3, 2024 at Diamond Stadium; and
announced that catfish were stocked in the Lake on October 17, 2024.
Council Member Johnson shared her attendance at the Blue Ribbon Breakfast on October 17,
2024 honoring the 2024 Inland Empire officers and deputies of the year; and announced the
Cops for Kids Toy Drive accepting donations through November 22, 2024.
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Council Member Sheridan noted that he would attend the Riverside Transit Agency Board of
Directors meeting on October 24, 2024 and shared photos from the Agency’s 2024 Roadeo;
shared the result of the Thunder Cares Golf Tournament, which was held on Monday, October
14, 2024; and shared a photo from the Tuscany Hills Trunk or Treat event that was held on
October 19, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of
Governments Executive Committee meeting on October 7, 2024; reminded the audience that
there are only two City Council meetings remaining for the year – November 12 and December
10, 2024; shared Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off locations in the City and the dates they are
open; and reminded the community that the Veteran’s Day Memorial will be held on November
11, 2024 at Diamond Stadium.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday,
November 12, 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.