HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 24 - Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 25, 202524)Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 25, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
Page 1 of 1
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:April 22, 2025
Subject:Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 25, 2025
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes
City Clerk's Office
City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Meeting
Minutes – Draft
Brian Tisdale, Mayor
Robert E. Magee, Mayor Pro Tem
Steve Manos, Council Member
Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member
Natasha Johnson, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
March 25, 2025
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, Manos, and Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Magee;
and Mayor Tisdale
Absent: 0 - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: DS & RS Investment LLC, et al. v. City of Lake Elsinore, et al.;
Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVME2402627
RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
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.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Alvarez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Manos, and Johnson; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Magee; and Mayor/Chair Tisdale
Absent: 0 - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Mann reported that one item was discussed; however, no reportable
action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) DMV Donate Life Month
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2025 as “DMV Donate Life
Month” in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Mayor Tisdale presented the Proclamation to Erika Heranic and Margarita Hidalgo.
2) Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – Michi’s Tacos
Recognize Michi’s Tacos as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly
Spotlight for March 2025.
Mayor Tisdale and Economic Development Manager David De Vries presented the
Certificate of Recognition to Michi’s Tacos owners, Karol and Herman Herrera.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were no speakers.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to
approve the City Council Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Sheridan, Manos, and Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and
Mayor Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 3
4) CC Warrant Report Dated February 17, 2025 to February 23, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) CC Warrant Report Dated February 24, 2025 to March 02, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) CC Warrant Report Dated March 03, 2025 to March 09, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) CC Warrant Report Dated March 10, 2025 to March 16, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) CC Investment Report for February 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for February 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) Change Order No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Inland
Foundation Engineering, Inc. for Geotechnical Services on the New City Hall
Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the
agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$110,000.00 for geotechnical services related to the New City Hall Project in such final
form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) Public Works Construction Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for
the Parking Lot Curb & Gutter Site Improvement of the New City Library (CIP
Project #Z20003)
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed $72,500.00
for the parking lot curb & gutter site improvement of the new City Library (CIP Project
#Z20003) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; authorize the City
Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $7,250.00 for
uncertainties and adjustments; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion once work is completed.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 4
11) On-Call Professional Services Agreements with GEI Consultants, Inc., for Lake
Water Testing and Blankinship & Associates, Inc. for Water Quality Permit
Management.
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Professional
Services Agreement with GEI Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$70,000 per fiscal year, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Professional
Services Agreement with Blankinship & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 per fiscal year, in such final form as approved by the City
Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Helix
Environmental Planning, Inc. for the Dexter Village Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement for Professional Services with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. (Helix) to
increase the contract amount for an additional $35,400 for a total contract amount not
to exceed $88,800 for the Dexter Village Project, in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Dustin Thompson
Photography
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Dustin Thompson Photography in an amount
not to exceed $45,000 per year for event services 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 $4,500 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
14) Bunny Trunk Hop Road Closures - 2025
Approve the road closure for the Bunny Trunk Hop Event on Saturday, April 19th,
2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) 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 $50,000 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.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 5
16) Agreement with Southern California Mulch, Inc. (SoCal Mulch) for the Mulch
Maintenance of Citywide Streetscapes
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SoCal Mulch,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $159,015.63 for the Mulch Maintenance of Citywide
Streetscapes 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
$15,901.56 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Construction Agreement with Leonida Builders, Inc. for the CDBG and SB 821
Lakeshore Drive ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project (CDBG No. 2.LE.84-22, CIP
Project No. Z10084)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with Leonida Builders, Inc. in the amount of $1,199,700.00 for the CDBG
and SB 821 Lakeshore Drive ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project (CDBG No. 2.LE.84-
22 CIP Project No. Z10084) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney;
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 10% contingency
amount of $119,970.00; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are
accepted into the City-maintained pedestrian network.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
18) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Chen Ryan
Associates for the Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates in the amount of
$35,700.00 plus a 10% contingency for additional services to complete additional
environmental surveys, bid support, and right of way services for the Murrieta Creek
Multi-use Trail Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $601,643.83, in such
final form as approved by City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Chair Magee, seconded by Agency Member Johnson to
approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 Agency Members Sheridan, Manos, and Johnson; Vice Chair Magee; and Chair
Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
19) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 11, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 6
20) SA Warrant Report Dated February 17, 2025 to February 23, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
21) SA Warrant Report Dated February 24, 2025 to March 02, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
22) SA Warrant Report Dated March 03, 2025 to March 09, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
23) SA Warrant Report Dated March 10, 2025 to March 16, 2025
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
24) SA Investment Report for February 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for February 2025.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
Larry Numedahl was called to speak.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Assistant City Attorney Mann had no comments.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Sheridan shared that he will attend the Riverside Transit Agency Board of
Directors meeting on March 27, 2025; noted that he attended the OHMIO ribbon cutting
ceremony on March 12, 2025; announced that Storm opening night will be held on April 8, 2025;
invited the community to attend the Sip N’ Swing Weekend carnival and open house on April 4-
6, 2025 at Diamond Stadium; invited residents of Tuscany Hills to attend a Town Hall Fire
Safety Discussion with Division Chief Dustin Reed & Battalion Chief Cody Wright from 6:30 –
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Tuscany Hills Clubhouse; shared his experience at
the Canyon Hills Spring Festival that was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025; and information in
remembrance of Colleen M. Kelley, who was the NTEU National President from 1999-2015.
City Council Minutes - Draft March 25, 2025
City of Lake Elsinore Page 7
Council Member Manos invited the community to participate in the Color Run from 7:00 a.m.–
12:00 p.m. on April 12, 2025 at the Lake Elsinore levee.
Council Member Johnson congratulated Michi’s Tacos on their recognition and the Chamber of
Commerce on its sold out event; reported her and Council Member Sheridan’s attendance at a
coordination meeting with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District; shared that Launch
Pointe was awarded as a top unique campground by Campspot; and invited the community to
attend the Bunny Trunk Hop from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on April 19, 2025 on Downtown Main
Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Budget Committee meeting on March 24, 2025 and the Lake Elsinore & San
Jacinto Watersheds Authority Committee meeting on March 20, 2025.
Mayor Tisdale reported on his attendance at the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
Board meeting on March 20, 2025; shared the schedule for the Palomar Street Tract Grind &
Overlay project; and reminded the community that the April 8, 2025 Lake Elsinore City Council
meeting has been canceled.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:44 p.m. in memory of Colleen M. Kelley to the
next Regular meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.