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 27, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 PM
Public Session: 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale
Absent: 0 - Mayor/Chair Manos
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: 373-210-040; 373-210-042
Agency negotiator: Executive Director Simpson
Negotiating parties: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Storm LP
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
RECONVENE – 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Tisdale
Absent: 0 - Mayor/Chair Manos
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that both City Council and Successor Agency items were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATION/CEREMONIAL
1) Recognition of Deputy Chief Lonny Olson
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale presented a Certificate to Deputy Chief Olson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Magee to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale abstaining from Item No. 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024 and Special City Council Meeting of August 21, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
3) CC Investment Report for July 2024
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) Agreement for Wildland Protection Services
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND
FIRE AGREEMENT FOR WILDLAND PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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5) Approve and authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. for Geotechnical Services for the City Hall Project (Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for Geotechnical Services for the City Hall Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $5,000.00.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Construction Agreement with GMS Elevator Services, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of the Elevator for City Hall (Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with GMS Elevator Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $223,340.00 for the purchase and installation of the elevator for City Hall (Project #Z20006) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $22,334.50 for repair uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Manager to accept the improvements into the City Maintained System, file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder, and release all retention monies 35 days after the filing of the Notice of Completion for the City Hall elevator.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2024-01 for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish an 8,116 Square- foot Banquet Hall for Special Events within Suite 177 of the Outlets at Lake Elsinore Located at 17600 Collier Avenue
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2024- 01 approved by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on August 6, 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) Road Closures for Fall 2024 Events
Approve temporary road closures for Historic Downtown and neighboring roads for Fall 2024 events as identified in the attached traffic plans.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) Contractor Services Agreement for San Diego Ice Company
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Contractor Services with San Diego Ice Company in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for bagged ice and crushed ice for Winterfest sledding hill in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $9,000 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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10) Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Rates with the County of Riverside for Maintenance of City Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting
Approve the Fiscal Year 24- 25 rates for the County of Riverside Transportation Department (County) Agreement for Traffic Signal and associated hardware maintenance, emergency call -out services, and inventory of City traffic signal equipment maintained by the County.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) CC Warrant Report Dated August 5, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) CC Warrant Report Dated August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Final Map 38116, Lakeside
1. Approve Final Map 38116 subject to the City Engineer’s acceptance as being true and correct;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for recordation of Final Map 38116; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Agreements for Street Improvements and Monumentation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar. (Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale abstained)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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: 4 Agency Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Vice Chair Tisdale Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Chair Manos
14) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of August 13, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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15) SA Investment Report for July 2024
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2024.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
16) SA Warrant Report Dated August 5, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
17) SA Warrant Report Dated August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
18) Planning Application No. 2023 -24 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 38825) – a Request to Subdivide an Existing 74.72- acre Property into Three (3) New Parcels for Conservation Purposes Located on the Southern Side of Lakeshore Drive and Southeasterly of the Intersection of South Main Street and Lakeshore Drive
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15315 (Minor Land Divisions);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2023 - 24 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38825) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); and
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38825 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 74.72 -ACRE PROPERTY INTO THREE (3) NEW PARCELS THAT ARE 4.74 ACRES, 19.99 ACRES, AND 49.99 ACRES, RESPECTIVELY, FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES LOCATED AT APN S 373- 330-001 THROUGH 022 AND 373-300-038 THROUGH 041.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m.
Principal Planner Huynh presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.
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A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adopt staff’s recommendations with a modification to clarify that the fees are exempt as long as there is no vertical development . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; and Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Mayor Manos
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
There were no speakers.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Magee shared his attendance at the Panda Cares Center of Hope ribbon - cutting ceremony; and invited the community to attend the Animal Friends of the Valleys Adoption “Paw”looza from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on September 7, 2024.
Council Member Johnson spoke on Congressman Calvert’s visit to the Anchor; announced that new “No Panhandling” signs will be installed throughout the City; provided updates regarding the City’s Economic Development programs and initiatives; and provided an update on the Lake levels and testing.
Council Member Sheridan noted that the Riverside Transit Agency Transportation Now Committee meeting would be held on August 28, 2024 and that he would report on that meeting at the next Council meeting; invited the community to attend the L.E. Street Scene Festival from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. on August 31, 2024 in Downtown; announced a free community clean-up event from 6:30 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Diamond Stadium; and encouraged the community to participate in the Inaugural Thunder Cares Golf Tournament on Monday, October 14, 2024 at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting on August 5, 2024 and noted that the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024 was canceled; invited the community to attend the City’s Emergency Preparedness event from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in the Lowe’s parking lot; and encouraged residents to honor a veteran at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium by purchasing a veterans memorial engraved brick to be unveiled at the Veterans Day observance ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 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