City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Meeting
Minutes – Final
Natasha Johnson, Mayor
Steve Manos, Mayor Pro Tem
Brian Tisdale, Council Member
Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member
Robert E. Magee, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
July 11, 2023
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
Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Sheridan and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Manos; and Mayor/Chair Johnson
Absent: 0 - None
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Riverside County Sheriff's Office 2023 Second Quarter Statistical Update
Captain Rayls presented the update.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - ONE MINUTE
Doug Norfolk was called to speak.
Karen Spiegel was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Sheridan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Manos to approve the City Council Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 27, 2023
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Warrant Report Dated Jun 09, 2023, to Jun 15, 2023
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Gann Limit
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS GANN LIMIT FOR FY 2023-24 AND SELECTING THE POPULATION AND INFLATION FACTOR ACCORDINGLY.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) Attorney Representation Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo to provide special counsel legal services relating to public employment matters on an as-needed basis 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.
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6) Appointment to the Planning Commission
Appoint Myles Ross to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2024.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
7) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Special Taxes for Community Facilities Districts and Assessment District No. 2021-1 (Canyon Hills)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (CANYON HILLS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement for Federal Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE’S URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024, 2025, AND 2026; and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the revised Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside, allowing the City to participate in the Urban County Consolidated Planning Programs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) 2023-24 Angler Chronicles - Marketing and Media Services Agreement
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Angler Chronicles for Marketing and Media services in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) TR 38116 Lakeside Haul Route
Approve a request for the haul route including hours of operation for Tract No. 38116 Lakeside residential project; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the haul route construction agreement.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
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11) Public Works Construction Agreements with Endresen Development, LLC and Unique Builders of California, LLC for the City Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Building Project, CIP Project #Z20036
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Endresen Development, LLC in an amount not to exceed $61,465.00 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 amount of $6,147.00 for construction uncertainties and adjustments; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Unique Builders of California, LLC in an amount not to exceed $166,669.00 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 amount of $16,666.90 for construction uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) Construction Agreement to NPG, Inc. for the City-Wide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services, Project No. Z10002
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement with NPG, Inc. for City-Wide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 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 amount of $200,000.00 for construction uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Contractor Services with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for Citywide Park Maintenance Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for Citywide Park Maintenance Services to increase compensation by an additional $98,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,047,542.00 per Fiscal Year in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
14) Agreement with Prudential Overall Supply for Employee Uniforms, Shop Towel Services, and Logo Mat Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Prudential Overall Supply for Employee Uniforms, Shop Towel Services, and Logo Mat Services for an amount not to exceed $21,000 per Fiscal Year for a term of two years in such final form approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $2,100.00 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
6) Appointment to the Planning Commission
Appoint Myles Ross to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2024.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, second by Council Member Magee to approve the appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
10) TR 38116 Lakeside Haul Route
Approve a request for the haul route including hours of operation for Tract No. 38116 Lakeside residential project; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the haul route construction agreement.
City Engineer Habib presented a staff report.
Gigi Collins was called to speak.
Elin Fick was called to speak.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, second by Council Member Magee to approve staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, second by Council Member Tisdale to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee
Nay: 0 None
15) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of June 27, 2023
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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16) SA Warrant Report Dated Jun 09, 2023, to Jun 15, 2023
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
17) Resolution Confirming Fiscal Year 2023-24 Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 90-2 (Tuscany Hills Public Improvements)
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TAX
COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE SPECIAL TAXES ON PROPERTIES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 90-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18) Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District and the Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND
PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LLMD); and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND
PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt the Resolutions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and Mayor Johnson
Nay: 0 None
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19) Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF
WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT
THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:42 p.m.
Shane Spicer presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee
Nay: 0 None
20) Approve Placing Delinquent Refuse Bills on the FY 2023-2024 Tax Roll
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, FOR DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FEES AND DIRECT STAFF
TO PLACE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES LISTED IN THE ITEMIZED REPORT ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m.
City Engineer Habib presented the staff report.
Mehrdad Saidi was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council Member Tisdale to adopt a Resolution The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee
Nay: 0 None
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BUSINESS ITEM
21) Issuance of City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2006-8 (Running Deer Estates) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2023 in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) and Approving Certain Documents and Taking Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith
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. 2006-8 (RUNNING DEER ESTATES) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2023 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000)
AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
There were no speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manos to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Sheridan, Council Member Magee
Nay: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
Gigi Collins was called to speak.
Kim Ryan was called to speak.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson noted that a list of grants that the City has applied for will be shared with the public.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Tisdale spoke on fire safety and emergency preparedness; advised that a West Nile mosquito sample was found in the City of Norco.
Council Member Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Transportation Now meeting on June 28, 2023; invited the community to attend the LE Classic Car Show on September 1, 2023 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Downtown; and congratulated Lake Elsinore Little League’s Junior League team on their Sectional Tournament win on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Council Member Magee spoke on the FORE the Animals Golf Tournament on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Bear Creek Golf Club.
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Mayor Pro Tem Manos reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings on July 6, 2023; and invited the community to attend Taco Fest on August 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Downtown.
Mayor Johnson reported on her attendance at the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting on July 10, 2023; congratulated Deputy Trevor Downs, Investigator Steven Leone, Corporal Diana Mendoza, and Explorer Valeria Khouri on receiving awards at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony; shared her attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments General Assembly and Leadership Address which was held on June 29, 2023; shared her attendance at the Salute the Elected event on June 30, 2023; and invited the community to attend the remaining Live at the Lakefront events on July 13, 20, and 27, 2023 at Launch Pointe.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:26 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2023 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