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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:January 27, 2026
Subject:Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Draft Minutes
City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting January 13, 2026
Meeting Time:
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Magee Open Session: 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan
Council Member Tisdale Cultural Center
Council Member Manos 183 N. Main Street
Council Member Carroll Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency were called to order
at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Jason Goldsbrough was called to speak.
4. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code
Section 54956.9: Two potential cases.
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Law (Code of Civ. Proc.
Section 1230.010 et. al) for the acquisition of property located in the City of
Lake Elsinore (APN 374-173-004; Owner of Record: Berthanna Taylor)
2. Initiation of litigation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Law (Code of Civ. Proc.
Section 1230.010 et. al) for the acquisition of property located in the City of
Lake Elsinore (APN 373-151-014; Owner of Record: Letticia Cervantes)
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4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
Gov’t Code Section 54956.9: One potential case.
1. Dispute regarding Agreement for Public Works Construction (Main Street
Interchange Project). The contractor, Griffith Company, asserts it is entitled to
additional compensation for time-related overhead. City staff has disputed the
claim for additional compensation.
5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
5.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 373-210-040-0 and 373-210-042-2
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Storm LP, a California
limited partnership
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
6. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. Council Member Manos
arrived at 5:17 p.m.
7. RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency reconvened at
7:00 p.m.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
9. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that all three items were discussed. The City Council
authorized Legal Counsel to proceed with the initiation of litigation and may anticipate a
Resolution of Necessity on the February 10, 2026 agenda regarding Agenda Item No. 4.1
and gave direction to Legal Counsel regarding Agenda Item No. 4.2. There was no
reportable action taken on Agenda Item No. 5.1.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Douglas Norfolk was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
13. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, Seconded by Council Member Manos to
approve the City Council Consent Calendar, with Council Member Carroll
abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 13.17 and with Item No. 13.18 being
removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan;
and Mayor Magee
Carried (5 to 0)
13.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.4 CC Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.5 Investment Report for November 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for November 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.6 Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement
1. Find that the Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve the Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between the
Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore
in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.7 Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for
Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 27 Into Community Facilities
District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for APN 377-200-045 (Ortega
BESS)
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1359 AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.8 City Council Meeting Dates for 2026
Review the 2026 meeting dates and approve canceling the Regular meetings of
November 24 and December 22, 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.9 Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning
Commission
Appoint Dennell Winston (District 2) and Trisha Thurmond (District 4) to serve on
the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for terms expiring December 31,
2027; and appoint Kyle Martin (District 4) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning
Commission to complete a term expiring December 31, 2028.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.10 Mayor’s Recommended Council Appointments
Appoint City Council Members to serve on the various Boards, Committees,
Subcommittees, and Ad-Hoc Committees
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.11 Agreement with Roll A Shade, LLC for Design, Purchase, and Installation of
Motorized Shades System for the New City Hall Main Staircase Exterior
Windows Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement
with Roll A Shade, LLC for the design, purchase and installation of the motorized
shade system for the exterior windows at the main stair case in the new City Hall
Project in the amount not to exceed $72,306.25 in such final form as approved by
the City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to
exceed the 10% contingency amount of 7,231.00 for uncertainties and
adjustments; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once
work is completed and the work is accepted.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.12 Change Order No. 1 to Public Works’ Construction Agreement with
Edmondson Construction Co. for the Site Grading of the Senior Housing
Project (CIP Project No. Z20026)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the
agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed
$17,688.00 for the site grading of the Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No.
Z20026) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.13 Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application
No. 2023-34 (Corydon Group) for an Industrial Design Review and
Conditional Use Permit to Construct Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 48,592
Sq. Ft. on a 3.04-Acre Site located within Planning Area 3 of the East Lake
Specific Plan on Corydon Road
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023-34
approved by the Planning Commission on December 16, 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.14 Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Denial of Planning Application No.
2024-08 (Walmart Gas Station) for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-04 and
Commercial Design Review No. 2024-02 for a new Walmart Gasoline Station
and Convenience Store Located at 29260 Central Avenue
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2024-08 denied
by the Planning Commission on December 16, 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.15 Fabrication and Installation of the Historic Downtown Main Street Gateway
Signage
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services
Agreement with YESCO, LLC for the fabrication and installation of the Historic
Downtown Main Street Gateway Signage in an amount not to exceed $633,892.33
in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to
execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency for uncertainties and
adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once
the work is complete and the improvements are accepted.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.16 Annual On-Call Services Agreement with Amtek Construction in Support of
City of Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Amtek
Construction in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to Support City of Lake Elsinore
Public Works Operations in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.17 Resolutions Reversing the Planning Commission‘s Action and Approving
Planning Application No. 2016-112 (Kassab Travel Center Carwash) and
Making Findings in support thereof to Replace the Previously Approved
Drive-through Restaurant with a Proposed Express Carwash Including
Vacuum Spaces
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
ACTION AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE KASSAB TRAVEL
CENTER MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. ER 2018-02 (SCH NO.
2019029048) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016-112 (COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-
16);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
ACTION AND ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION 2016-
112 (COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21 AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2021-16) 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, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION‘S
ACTION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-16 TO
ALLOW A NEW 3,600 SQUARE-FOOT EXPRESS CARWASH FACILITY
INCLUDING VACUUM SPACES FOR THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER
LOCATED AT APNS 378-030-007 AND 378-030-009; and
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4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION‘S
ACTION AND APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21
TO ALLOW A NEW 3,600 SQUARE-FOOT EXPRESS CARWASH FACILITY
INCLUDING VACUUM SPACES FOR THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER
LOCATED AT APNS 378-030-007 AND 378-030-009.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.18 Lease of an Additional 25 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from
Flock Group, Inc.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to lease an additional 25 Automated
License Plate Reader Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$87,500 annually for two years based on the sole source purchasing process noted
in LEMC Section 3.08.070 (B), and in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for
discussion.
13. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
DISCUSSION
13.18 Lease of an Additional 25 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from
Flock Group, Inc.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to lease an additional 25 Automated
License Plate Reader Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$87,500 annually for two years based on the sole source purchasing process noted
in LEMC Section 3.08.070 (B), and in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
Douglas Norfolk was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, Seconded by Council Member Manos to
approve staff’s recommendation.
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Carried (5 to 0)
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14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Agency Member Tisdale, Seconded by Agency Member Manos to approve
the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
Yes (5): Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Vice Chair Sheridan; and
Chair Magee
Carried (5 to 0)
14.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of December 9, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.3 SA Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.4 SA Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.5 Investment Report for November 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for November 2025.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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14.6 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) and Administrative
Budget for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
1. Find that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1,
2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.7 Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim Management
Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Storm, LP, and Approval of a Stadium
Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lake Elsinore
1. Find that the Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim
Management Agreement and the Stadium Operation and Maintenance
Agreement are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt A Resolution of the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Lake Elsinore Approving an Extension to Eleventh Amendment to
Stadium Interim Management Agreement Between the Successor Agency of
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore
Storm, LP and a Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between the
Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore
and the City of Lake Elsinore.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. BUSINESS ITEMS
16.1 Approval of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement and an Acquisition,
Construction and Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District No.
2015-4 (Terracina) and Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds,
Series 2026
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, 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. 2015-4 (TERRACINA) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2026 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) AND APPROVING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; and
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2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES
AGREEMENT AND AN ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-4 OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (TERRACINA).
Brian Forbath, Bond Counsel, presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Carroll to
approve staff’s recommendations.
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Carried (5 to 0)
16.2 Adoption of the Master Plan for the Recreation Department
Adopt the City of Lake Elsinore Recreation Department Master Plan and ask the
consultant to include a special needs park and lake water quality in the report.
Recreation Director Skinner introduced Nikki Ginger and Elsa Fischer from
BerryDunn and Randall Kopff from Kiberly Horn, who presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, Seconded by Council Member Manos to
adopt the City of Lake Elsinore Recreation Department Master Plan and ask
the consultant to include a special needs park and lake water quality in the
report.
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Carried (5 to 0)
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Boyd Graham was called to speak.
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
19. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
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20. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll shared his experience attending Donuts with Santa at Diamond
Stadium; thanked residents for their Christmas light displays; and shared photos from the
Alberhill Christmas Party.
Council Member Tisdale addressed public comments; shared information and updates
from the Western Riverside Council of Governments; advised that the public draft of the
City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is now available on the City's website for review
and feedback; reminded residents to use the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control
District's services; and shared a video highlighting his term as Mayor in 2025.
Council Member Manos recognized Dennell Winston and asked her to introduce herself;
and addressed public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan noted that he, City Manager Simpson, and Economic
Development Director Gonzalez met with the Downtown Merchants Association; reported
on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting on
December 18, 2025; and invited the community to attend a Ruth Atkins Speaker Series
event featuring Jim Ninckley at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the Lake Elsinore Cultural
Center.
Mayor Magee reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority meeting on January 5, 2026; shared his participation in the 2025
Santa Dash; and adjourned the meeting in remembrance of Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
21. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:11 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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.
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk