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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 23 - Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of November 18, 202523)Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of November 18, 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:December 9, 2025 Subject:Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of November 18, 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 Michael Carroll, Council Member Jason Simpson, City Manager Meeting Date: November 18, 2025 Closed Session: NONE Public Session: 7:00 PM Cultural Center 183 N. Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ric Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Council/Agency Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Magee; and Mayor/Chair Tisdale Absent: 0 - None PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS 1) Installation of Michael Carroll – City Council District 4 Representative Install Michael Carroll as the newly appointed representative for District 4 on the Lake Elsinore City Council. City Clerk Alvarez issued the Oath of Office to Michael Carroll. 2) Recognition of Former Measure Z Citizens Committee Member Ric Greenwood Present a Certificate of Recognition to Ric Greenwood for their dedicated service as a member of the Measure Z Citizens Committee. Mayor Tisdale and Council Member Sheridan presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ric Greenwood. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 3) Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – "Embroidery & More" Recognize "Embroidery & More" as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for November 2025. Mayor Tisdale presented the Certificate to owner Carolyn Ziegenhorn. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE Nathan Garcia was called to speak. Rebecca Anderson was called to speak. Kimberly Ryan was called to speak. Andrea Mares was called to speak. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Carroll left the dais at 7:19 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Agenda Item Nos. 4, 10, and 17 being removed for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None Absent: 1 Council Member Carroll 4) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 2025 and Special City Council Meeting of November 13, 2025 Approve the Minutes. This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion. 5) CC Warrant Report Dated October 06, 2025 to October 12, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 6) CC Warrant Report Dated October 13, 2025 to October 19, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 7) CC Warrant Report Dated October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 8) CC Warrant Report Dated October 27, 2025 to November 02, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 9) Purchase of Vacant Real Property for Potential Long-Term Replacement Site for the Anchor Crisis Stabilization Housing Complex or Other Similar Use Related to City’s Homeless Housing Initiative (APN 377-313-013 & 377-320-004) Approve the purchase of approximately 3.02 acres of vacant property (APN 377-313- 013 & 377-320-004) for $1,050,000, plus closing costs, as a potential long-term replacement site for the Anchor Crisis Stabilization Housing Complex or other similar use in support of the City’s homeless housing initiative, approve City Manager’s execution of the Vacant Land Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions and further authorize the City Manager to execute such other ancillary documents as may be necessary to complete the purchase, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 10) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Denial of Planning Application No. 2016-112 (Kassab Travel Center Carwash) to Replace the Previously Approved Drive-through Restaurant with a Proposed Express Carwash Including Vacuum Spaces On November 4, 2025, a timely appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission to deny Planning Application No. 2016-112 was filed with the City. In accordance with Sections 17.410.090.A and B of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), this report is submitted for informational purposes only. There is no action requested from the City Council, as a timely appeal was filed for this application. This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion. 11) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2023-06 (Riverside Drive Apartments) for a Residential Design Review to Construct a 96-unit Multi-family Residential Apartment Complex and Related Site Improvements on a 4.95-acre Site Located at 32281 Riverside Drive Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023-06 approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2025. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 12) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Residential Design Review No. 2024-09 to Construct 131 Single-Family Residences and Related Site Improvements for Tentative Tract Map No. 25475 on a 37.3-acre Site Located within Planning Area 6 of the Ramsgate Specific Plan Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Residential Design Review No. 2024-09 approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2025. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 13) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Residential Design Review No. 2024-10 (Tuscany Crest) for a Proposal to Construct 204 Detached Single-Family Residences and Related Site Improvements for Tentative Tract Map No. 33725 on a 52.7-acre site located withinPlanning Area 10 of the Ramsgate Specific Plan Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Residential Design Review No. 2024-10 approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2025. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 14) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2025-09 (Supreme Boxer Boxing Club) – A Conditional Use Permit to Legalize a 3,000 Square-Foot Boxing Gym within Suites I and J of an Existing Multi-Tenant Industrial Business Park located at 580 3rd Street Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2025-09 approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2025. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 15) Update to Winterfest Road Closures for 2025 Event Approve amended temporary road closures for Winterfest Parade and Event in Historic Downtown and neighboring roads for the December 6, 2025, event, as identified in the attached traffic plans, and allow for changes as necessary and approved by the City Engineer. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 16) Riverpark Mitigation Bank Agreement for Sale of Credits for the Temescal Canyon Road Bridge Replacement Project Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Sale of Credits in a total amount of $1,692,435.30 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 17) Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG Consultants for Resident Engineering Services on the I-15/Main Street Interchange Improvement Project CIP Z10094 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG Consultant in an amount not to exceed $24,061.27 for Resident Engineering Services for the I-15/Main Street Interchange Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 18) On-Call Agreement with YESCO Signs, LLC for Maintenance Services of LED Art Panels and Monument Artwork Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services On-Call Agreement with YESCO Signs, LLC in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually 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 $3,000.00 for unanticipated costs. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. 19) Agreement with Trout Electric for the Installation and Replacement of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at Multiple City Locations (CIP Project No. Z10103) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with Trout Electric for $130,338.00 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 $13,033.00 for uncertainties and adjustments. This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION 4) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 2025 and Special City Council Meeting of November 13, 2025 Approve the Minutes. A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to approve staff's recommendation with a request to add “Council Member Manos disputes the outcome of Item No. 21.” The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None Absent: 1 Council Member Carroll 10) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Denial of Planning Application No. 2016-112 (Kassab Travel Center Carwash) to Replace the Previously Approved Drive-through Restaurant with a Proposed Express Carwash Including Vacuum Spaces On November 4, 2025, a timely appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission to deny Planning Application No. 2016-112 was filed with the City. In accordance with Sections 17.410.090.A and B of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), this report is submitted for informational purposes only. There is no action requested from the City Council, as a timely appeal was filed for this application. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to receive and file the item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None Absent: 1 Council Member Carroll Council Member Carroll returned to the dais at 7:32 p.m. (after item 10, before item 17) 17) Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG Consultants for Resident Engineering Services on the I-15/Main Street Interchange Improvement Project CIP Z10094 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG Consultant in an amount not to exceed $24,061.27 for Resident Engineering Services for the I-15/Main Street Interchange Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Mayor Tisdale to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 Council Members Manos, Sheridan, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Agency Member Sheridan, seconded by Vice Chair Magee to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 Agency Members Manos, Sheridan, and Carroll; Vice Chair Magee; and Chair Tisdale Nay: 0 None 20) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of October 28, 2025 Approve the Minutes. This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. 21) SA Warrant Report Dated October 06, 2025 to October 12, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. 22) SA Warrant Report Dated October 13, 2025 to October 19, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 23) SA Warrant Report Dated October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. 24) SA Warrant Report Dated October 27, 2025 to November 02, 2025 Receive and file. This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. PUBLIC HEARINGS 25) AB1600 Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Receive and file the AB1600 Annual Report and adopt the findings therein. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:34 p.m. City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written communications were received. Assistant Director of Administrative Services Rafferty presented the staff report. There were no speakers. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Council Member Manos to receive and file the item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 Council Members Manos, Sheridan, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None 26) Public Hearing to Consider an Urgency Ordinance Amending Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Waive further reading and adopt by a four-fifths vote by title only AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.20, 15.24, 15.32, 15.38, 15.40, 15.42, AND 15.56 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.58 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. This Public Hearing was opened on October 28, 2025. City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written communications were received. Building Manager Belvin presented the staff report. There were no speakers. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 8 The Public Hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to adopt by title only and waive further reading of the Urgency Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 Council Members Manos, Sheridan, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None 27) Planning Application No. 2021-19 (Rome Hill Commercial Project) – Proposal to develop two commercial manufacturing warehouse buildings totaling 92,760 sq. ft. and related site improvements on a 6.77-acre site located on Grand Avenue and Kathryn Way 1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER 2025-02) (SCH NO. 2025090173) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-19 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-17, COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-12, AND VARIANCE NO. 2025-08); 2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-19 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-17, COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-12, AND VARIANCE NO. 2025-08) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); 3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01 AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) FOR APN: 371-150-017; 4. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL PARK (C-P) AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) TO COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (C-M) FOR APN: 371-150-017; 5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022- 17 TO ESTABLISH A TWO-UNIT COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE FACILITY WITH AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA LOCATED AT APN: 371-150-017; 6. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-12 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR TWO COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS TOTALING 92,760 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT APN: 371-150-017; and City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 7. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2025-08 TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 15 FT. TO 6 FT. DUE TO SITE CONSTRAINTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY LOCATED AT APN: 371-150-017. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:41 p.m. Council Member Carroll left the dais at 7:42 p.m. City Clerk Alvarez noted that three written communications were received. Community Development Director Abraham presented the staff report. Chase Preciado was called to speak. Marsha Santos was called to speak. Jim Savage was called to speak. Kim Cousins was called to speak. Kelly Black, Director of Fennemore, LLP responded to the speakers’ concerns on behalf of the applicant. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m. Council Member Carroll returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to adopt the six Resolutions and introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 Council Member Manos, Mayor Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem Magee, Council Member Sheridan Nay: 0 None Absent: 1 Voting Member Carroll Council Member Carroll returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m. BUSINESS ITEM 28) Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Alberhill Ranch), Approving Certain Documents, and Certain Actions Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE NO. 2022-1 (ALBERHILL RANCH) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($11,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 10 Tom Jacobs, Stifel Financial Corporation, presented the staff report. There were no speakers. A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 Council Members Manos, Sheridan, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale Nay: 0 None PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES Susan Ferguson was called to speak. Susan Lovett 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 Carroll thanked residents who spoke in support of him at the last meeting and noted that he is looking forward to serving over the next year. Council Member Sheridan noted that he provided comments regarding an e-bike Ordinance to staff; reported on his attendance at a meeting with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District on November 12, 2025; reminded residents that youth ride Riverside Transit Agency buses free through December 31, 2026 and reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Administration and Operations Committee meeting on November 5, 2025; spoke on The Haunted Galleria of “Doctor” Bordeaux event; shared photos from the Lake Elsinore Wildomar Elks Lodge car show and toy drive that was held on November 9, 2025; shared his participation in the Thunder Cares Golf Tournament on November 10, 2025; shared his attendance at the City of Wildomar State of the City on Thursday, November 13, 2025; congratulated this month’s Students of the Month; shared his attendance at the Mt. San Jacinto College State of the College on November 14, 2025; and spoke on a discharge petition for HR 2550 that was signed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Council Member Manos noted that the Economic Development Committee met over the last few weeks; reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council meeting on November 6, 2025 and Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting on November 13, 2025; thanked veterans for their service; and requested that an Employee Evaluation of the City Attorney’s Office be placed on an upcoming agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Magee congratulated and welcomed Council Member Carroll; reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Committee meeting on November 12, 2025; and shared that all top three finishers in last weekend’s Baja 1000 Trophy Truck class were manufactured by Mason Motorsports, based in Lake Elsinore. City Council Minutes - Draft November 18, 2025 City of Lake Elsinore Page 11 Mayor Tisdale welcomed Council Member Carroll; shared the City’s winter events; shared that the City won an Orange Reel Award at the Mentone Film Festival for its documentary, “When Help Isn’t Enough: The Unseen Struggles of Homelessness;” and invited the community to a Town Hall hosted by Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in the Cultural Center. ADJOURNMENT The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 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.