City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Meeting
Minutes
– Final
Steve Manos, Mayor
Brian Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem
Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member
Natasha Johnson, Council Member
Robert E. Magee, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
August 13, 2024
Closed Session:
6:00 PM
Public Session:
7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
5 -
Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Absent:
0 -
None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
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A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov’t Code Section 54957.6) City negotiator:
City Manager Jason Simpson
Employee organization:
Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 777 Closed Session Item
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RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Council Member Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present:
5 -
Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale; and Mayor/Chair Manos
Absent:
0 -
None
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that one item was discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATION/CEREMONIAL
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1)
Certificates of Appreciation from Rice Canyon Elementary School PTA Staff Report
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Rice Canyon Elementary School Principal Amity Conkright, PTA President Rocio Alaoui, and PTA Historian Roxana Foster presented the Certificates to Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale and Council Member Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
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Douglas Norfolk was called to speak.
Paulie Tehrani was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Kimberly Ryan was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
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A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Item No. 6 being removed for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor Manos Nay:
0 None
2)
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 23, 2024 Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes
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3)
CC Warrant Report Dated July 15, 2024 to July 21, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- City Warrant Listing
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4)
CC Warrant Report Dated July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- City Warrant Listing
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5)
CC Warrant Report Dated July 29, 2024 to August 5, 2024 Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- City Warrant Listing
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6)
Withdrawal of Ballot Measure from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO WHETHER THE CITY TREASURER POSITION SHOULD BE APPOINTIVE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
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7)
Amended and Restated Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Coastal Mission Trails) Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO FUNDING AGREEMENT AND JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-2 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (COASTAL MISSION TRAILS) .
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Agreement
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8)
Notice of Completion on Citywide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services (CIP Project #Z10002) Accept the improvements and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder for Citywide Annual Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, New Installation Program, and On-Call Emergency Construction Services completed by NPG, Inc.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
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9)
Agreement with Cotter Construction Inc. for Serenity Park Fencing Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contractor services agreement with Cotter Construction Inc. for Serenity Park Fencing in a not-to-exceed amount of $62,000.00 as approved by the City Attorney; and Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $6,200.00 for unanticipated costs .
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Agreement
Exhibit A - Proposal
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION 6)
Withdrawal of Ballot Measure from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO WHETHER THE CITY TREASURER POSITION SHOULD BE APPOINTIVE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11.
Paulie Tehrani was called to speak.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor Manos Nay:
0 None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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A motion was made by Agency Member Johnson, seconded by Agency Member Magee to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
5 Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Vice Chair Tisdale; and Chair Manos Nay:
0 None
10)
Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of July 23, 2024 Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes
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11)
SA Warrant Report Dated July 15, 2024 to July 21, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- SA Warrant Listing
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12)
SA Warrant Report Dated July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- SA Warrant Listing
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13)
SA Warrant Report Dated July 29, 2024 to August 5, 2024 Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary
Attachment 2- SA Warrant Listing
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BUSINESS ITEM
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14)
Community Facilities District No. 2019-2 (Nichols Ranch) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 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. 2019-2 (NICHOLS RANCH) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2024 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,500,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Good Faith Estimates
Attachment 2- Resolution
Attachment 3- Preliminary Official Statement
Attachment 4- Bond Indenture
Attachment 5- Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Attachment 6- Bond Purchase Agreement
Attachment 7- Appraisal Report
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Brian Forbath presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
5 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor Manos Nay:
0 None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
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There were no speakers.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
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City Attorney Leibold noted that accessibility accommodations may be made for any person with a disability, advised that instructions to request such accommodations are outlined on the agenda, and stated that assistive listening devices are available upon request.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
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City Manager Simpson had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Magee acknowledged the City Clerk’s Office for managing to post the agenda on time despite meeting with candidates and closing the nomination period simultaneously; shared tips to keep pets safe in the heat; provided an update on the Main Street Interchange improvements; and invited the community to view the SCCA Autocross Championship on August 25, 2024 at Diamond Stadium.
Council Member Johnson shared updates on lake and algae levels; and provided updates from the Homeless Task Force.
Council Member Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Budget and Finance Committee meeting on August 7, 2024; shared photos from National Night Out; reported on the outreach meeting held on August 8, 2024 regarding Christensen Community Park; shared his participation in the Michelle’s Place Celebration of Life Golf Tournament; and invited residents to participate in the inaugural Thunder Cares Golf Tournament on Monday, October 14, 2024 at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale noted that he will attend Western Riverside Council of Governments meetings on August 14, 2024 and August 15, 2024; and shared his perspective regarding the California Executive Order on the removal of homeless encampments.
Mayor Manos addressed recent public safety concerns, including a series of fires and a tragic incident at Walmart; reassured the public that, while investigations are ongoing, there is no confirmed arsonist behind the fires and praised the fire response team's efforts; shared that the incident at Walmart involved a suspect who had recently been released from prison and was quickly apprehended by the Sheriff's Department after a prompt and effective response; expressed concerns about the broader criminal justice system, emphasizing the need for reform to prevent small crimes from escalating into more severe offenses; expressed confidence in the Sheriff's Department; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Jessica Morales.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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
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