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City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Minutes - Final
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 Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent: 0 - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
4. CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.
4.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov’t Code Section 54957(b)): City Manager
4.2 APN’s 371-090-001, 002, 003, 004, 371-150-010 & 371-160-007
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN’s 371-090-001, 002, 003, 004, 371-150-010 & 371-160-007
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and GMB Land, LLC/Steve Galvez
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.3 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.
5. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
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6. RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
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.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that all three items were discussed; however, no reportable
action was taken.
10. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
10.1 Certificate of Recognition to Kaz Egan
Present a Certificate of Recognition to Lake Elsinore Storm emcee Kaz Egan in
appreciation of his years of service and contributions to the Lake Elsinore
community.
Mayor Magee presented the Certificate.
10.2 DMV Donate Life Month 2026
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2026 as “DMV Donate Life
Month” in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation.
10.3 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight - Pacific Freedom Marine Group
Recognize Pacific Freedom Marine Group as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business
in Action Monthly Spotlight for March 2026.
Mayor Magee presented the Certificate.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Sarah Ragusa & Ron Pirayoff were called to speak.
Adam Eventov was called to speak.
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12. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan to
approve the City Council Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan;
and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
12.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.2 CC Warrant Report Dated February 23, 2026, to March 01, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.3 CC Warrant Report Dated March 02, 2026 to March 08, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.4 CC Investment Report for February 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for February 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.5 Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Central Tree Collective, Inc.’s
Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fee
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA-2025-13) FOR CENTRAL
TREE COLLECTIVE INC., LOCATED AT 18532 PASADENA STREET (APN: 377-
430-023).
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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12.6 Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Chapter 8.44 of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Bowfishing on Lake Elsinore
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
RESTATING CHAPTER 8.44 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING BOWFISHING ON LAKE ELSINORE.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.7 Amendments to the On-Call Agreements in Support of the City‘s
Construction and Maintenance Operations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to executed Amendment No. 3 to the On-
Call Contractor Services Agreements for Minor Construction and Repair Services
with Endresen Development, Inc. to increase compensation by an additional not
to exceed amount of $600,000 annually, with Cotter Construction, Inc. to increase
compensation by an additional not to exceed amount of $500,000 annually, and
with B&B Nurseries, Inc. (dba Landscape Center) to increase compensation by an
additional not to exceed amount of $325,000 annually, in such final form as
approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.8 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for Lake
Water Quality Testing & Reporting
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for lake water quality
testing and reporting for an additional amount of $80,000 for a new not-to-exceed
amount of $150,000 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.9 Public Works Construction Agreement with Rapid Fire Safety and Security
for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Fire Suppression System, in
the New Library (CIP Project No. Z20003)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with Rapid Fire Safety & Security in an amount not to exceed
$271,686.29 for the design, purchase, and installation of the fire suppression
system in the new library 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 $27,169.00; 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.
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12.10 Public Works Construction Agreement with Rapid Fire Safety & Security for
the Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Fire Suppression System, in the
Senior Housing CIP Project No. Z20026
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction
Agreement with Rapid Fire Safety & Security in an amount not to exceed
$204,405.91 for the design, purchase, and installation of the fire suppression
system in the Senior Housing Project 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 $20,440.00; 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.
12.11 Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for
Environmental, Final PS&E, and Construction Support for the Highway
Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Railroad Canyon Road Safety
Improvement Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates (Webb) for the Highway Safety
Improvement Program Cycle 12 Railroad Canyon Road Safety Improvement
project in an amount not to exceed $334,854 in such final form as approved by
City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed
a 10% contingency of $33,485 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.12 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Hemet Fence in Support of City of Lake
Elsinore Public Works Operations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 with Hemet
Fence for additional fencing improvements and increase compensation by an
additional $146,700 for a total amount not to exceed $346,700 in such final form
as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.13 Annual On-Call Services Agreement with Sasser Restoration in Support of
Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Contractor
Services Agreement with Sasser Restoration in an amount not to exceed $200,000
for on-call services 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.
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12.14 Spring and Summer Downtown Event Road Closures
Approve temporary road closures for various Spring and Summer Events in
Historic Downtown and neighboring roads for April 4, April 25, May 30, June 27,
and July 25, 2026 events, 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.
13. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Agency Member Manos, Seconded by Agency Member Tisdale to approve
the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Agency Members Tisdale, Manos and Carroll; Vice Chair Sheridan; and
Chair Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 10, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.2 SA Warrant Report Dated February 23, 2026, to Mar 01, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.3 SA Warrant Report Dated March 02, 2026 to Mar 08, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.4 SA Investment Report for February 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for February 2026.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14.1 Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 16 Into Community
Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1
(SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES), AND CALLING
ELECTIONS THEREIN; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1
(SAFETY SERVICES) CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 24,
2026, ANNEXATION AND SPECIAL TAX ELECTIONS.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:37 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, Seconded by Council Member Carroll to
adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 1. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Council Member Carroll, Seconded by Council Member Manos to
adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 2. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
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14.2 Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 28 Into Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Assessor’s Parcel
Numbers (APNs) 381-320-020 and 381-320-026 (Bamiyan Marketplace)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
(ANNEXATION NO. 28);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 28); and
3. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1359 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)
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:42 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to
adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 1. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
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Moved by Council Member Carroll, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to
adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 2. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to
introduce the Ordinance in Recommendation No. 3. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
14.3 Comprehensive User Fee Study
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE
STUDY AND ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE USER FEE SCHEDULE.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:47 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Buckley presented the staff report.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that one written communication was received, entered
into the record, and distributed to the City Council and the public.
Andrea Mares was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to
adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem
Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
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15. BUSINESS ITEMS
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Jessica Puckett was called to speak.
Stella May was called to speak.
Terry Jarvis was called to speak.
17. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
18. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
19. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll reported on his attendance at the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber
of Commerce Installation Dinner and the C.L.E.W. Opening Day.
Council Member Tisdale highlighted various legislation to be monitored; shared
Encampment Resolution Grant Program enrollments, Anchor Crisis Stabilization statistics,
and one of the Anchor's success stories.
Council Member Manos had no comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan shared that youth may ride Riverside Transit Agency buses free
through December 31, 2026; invited the community to attend the Lake Elsinore Historical
Society's fourth Ruth Atkins Speaker Series event at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the
Cultural Center and thanked the event's sponsors; congratulated students of the month;
shared that KVCR PBS visited the City of Lake Elsinore on March 13, 2026; shared his
attendance at the C.L.E.W. Spring Season Opening Day; 6; and invited the community to
participate in the COPS for Kids Golf Classic on May 1, 2026 at the Glen Ivy Golf Club
and Habitat for Humanity Hit Fore Homes Golf Classic on June 15, 2026 at Bear Creek
Golf Club.
Mayor Magee reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation
Commission meeting on March 11, 2026; reminded residents to keep their pets safe in the
heat; invited the community to attend the Southern California Sand Drag Association's
Larry Minor Memorial West Coast Shootout March 27-29, 2026 at the Lake Elsinore
Raceway; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Will Yang.
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20. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:42 p.m. in memory of Will Yang to the next
Regular meeting of Tuesday, April 14, 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