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:
December 10, 2024
Closed Session: 5:30 PM
Public Session: 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
183 N. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council Members Sheridan, Johnson, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor Manos
Absent: 0 - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Pechanga Band of Indians, et al v. City of Lake Elsinore; Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12405402
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER
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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale 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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that both item were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
11) Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
A motion was made by Council Member Magee, 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
PORTION OF BUSINESS ITEM MOVED FORWARD
33) Annual Reorganization of the City Council to Install the Re -elected City Council Members and City Treasurer
Install the re-elected City Council Members and City Treasurer.
Riverside County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Jeffries administered the Oath of Office to Steve Manos, Natasha Johnson, and Bob Magee, and City Clerk Alvares administered the Oath of Office to Edwin Castro.
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PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Recognition of Jeanie Corral and Linda Compos for 50 Years of Service with the Lake Elsinore Woman's Club
Present Certificates of Recognition to Jeanie Corral and Linda Compos in honor of their 50 years of distinguished service with the Lake Elsinore Woman's Club.
This item was continued to January 14, 2025.
2) Businesses in Action Monthly Spotlight – December Feature: Pins and Pockets
Recognize Pins and Pockets as the Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for December, present them with a Certificate of Recognition, and celebrate their contributions to the community.
Mayor Manos presented the Certificate to Pins and Pockets.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were no speakers.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Item No. 11 having already been considered and approved and with Item Nos. 12 and 15 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
3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 12, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) CC Warrant Report Dated October 21, 2024 to October 27, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) CC Warrant Report Dated October 28, 2024 to November 03, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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6) CC Warrant Report Dated November 04, 2024 to November 10, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) CC Warrant Report Dated November 11, 2024 to November 17, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) CC Warrant Report Dated November 18, 2024 to November 24, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
9) CC Warrant Report Dated November 25, 2024 to December 01, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) CC Investment Report for October 2024
Receive and file the Investment Report for October 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar and approved before presentations.
12) Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning Commission
Reappoint Israel Ceballos (District 1) and appoint Michele Munoz (District 3) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2026; reappoint John C. Gray (District 3) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026; and reappoint Myles Ross (District 5) and Michael Carroll (District 4) and appoint Jason Devor (District 2) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2028.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
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13) Public Works Construction Agreement for Endresen Development Inc. Bid Set ‘E’ and ‘F’ Cement Plaster and Exterior Brick Walls on the New City Hall Project (CIP Project #Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Endresen Development Inc. in an amount not to exceed $960,000.00 for Bid set ‘E’ and ‘F’ Cement Plaster and Exterior Brick Walls on the new City Hall Project (CIP Project #Z20006) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
14) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. for Geotechnical Services on the City Hall Project #Z20006
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for geotechnical services related to the City Hall project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) Purchase of Mobile Nanobubble System
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Moleaer, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $262,685 plus applicable sales tax for the purchase of a mobile nanobubble system in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the purchase since it is a non-replicable, custom water treatment system.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
16) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2023-19 for a Construction Contractor Business (Fleming and Son's Concrete Pumping) with a 7,500 sq. ft. Building and Outdoor Storage on a 1.65- acre Site located at the Southwest Corner of the West Minthorn Street and North Riley Street Intersection
Receive and File the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023- 19 approved by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2024.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Parcel Map 38281, Evergreen Commercial Development
Approve Parcel Map 38281 subject to the City Engineer’s acceptance as being true and correct and authorize the City Clerk to sign the parcel map and arrange for recordation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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18) Streambed Alteration Agreement for Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
19) Notice of Completion for Installation of Lake Levee Solar Lights
Accept the improvements and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion for the Lake Levee Solar Lights installation completed by Lancet Contracting, Inc.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
20) Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) for Main Street Conceptual Design Master Plan
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $319,100.00 for the preparation of construction documents for the Main Street Improvements 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 $31,910.00 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
21) Resolution Requesting a Grant from the California State Parks Department of Boating and Waterways to Install Three Floating Restrooms
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE FLOATING RESTROOMS BY THE CITY AT LAKE ELSINORE.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
12) Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning Commission
Reappoint Israel Ceballos (District 1) and appoint Michele Munoz (District 3) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2026; reappoint John C. Gray (District 3) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026; and reappoint Myles Ross (District 5) and Michael Carroll (District 4) and appoint Jason Devor (District 2) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2028.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Manos to approve staff's recommendation. 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
15) Purchase of Mobile Nanobubble System
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Moleaer, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $262,685 plus applicable sales tax for the purchase of a mobile nanobubble system in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G) for the purchase since it is a non-replicable, custom water treatment system.
Community Support Manager Gufarotti introduced Nick Dyner, Moleaer, Inc., who presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to approve staff's recommendation. 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
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Johnson 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
22) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of November 12, 2024
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
23) SA Warrant Report Dated October 21, 2024 to October 27, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
24) SA Warrant Report Dated October 28, 2024 to November 03, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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25) SA Warrant Report Dated November 04, 2024 to November 10, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
26) SA Warrant Report Dated November 11, 2024 to November 17, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
27) SA Warrant Report Dated November 18, 2024 to November 24, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
28) SA Warrant Report Dated November 25, 2024 to December 01, 2024
Receive and File.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
29) SA Investment Report for October 2024.
Receive and file the Investment Report for October 2024.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
30) Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Open the Public Hearing, invite public comment, and continue to January 14, 2025.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:48 p.m.
There were no speakers.
A motion was made by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Johnson to continue the item to January 14, 2025. 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
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31) Public Hearing and Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 22 into Community Facilities District No. 2015- 2 (Maintenance Services) for Blazed Utopia
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. 22);
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. 22); 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 7:49 p.m.
Pat Kilroy was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to adopt the Resolution named in Recommendation No. 1. 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
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adopt the Resolution named in Recommendation No. 2. 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
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance named in Recommendation No. 3. 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
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32) Extension of Time Request for Tentative Tract Map No. 37578, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019 -03, Commercial Design Review No. 2019 -05, and Uniform Sign Program No. 2019- 01 (Bamiyan Marketplace) located at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and State Route 74
1. Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, the extension of time request would not have a significant effect on the environment, and no new environmental documentation is necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in a previous adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (ER 2019- 04) (SCH No. 2021120417);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SIX- YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37578 TO AUGUST 9, 2030;
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO -YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-03 TO AUGUST 9, 2026;
4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO -YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-05 TO AUGUST 9, 2026; and
5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO -YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2019-01 TO AUGUST 9, 2026.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:56 p.m.
Principal Planner Huynh presented the staff report.
Pat Kilroy was called to speak.
Mary Jo Ramirez was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Magee to approve all five of staff’s recommendations. 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
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BUSINESS ITEM
33) Annual Reorganization of the City Council to Install the Re-elected City Council Members and City Treasurer and Select the Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair for 2025
Install the re- elected City Council Members and City Treasurer and select a Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair per City Council Policy No. 200-4.
Since the installation occurred earlier in the meeting, only the portion to select the Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair for 2025 was considered at this time.
Mayor Manos yielded the Chair to City Clerk Alvarez, who called for nominations to the seat of Mayor.
Council Member Johnson nominated Brian Tisdale.
Brian Tisdale was unanimously appointed as Mayor.
Mayor Tisdale called for nominations to the seat of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Sheridan nominated Bob Magee.
Bob Magee was unanimously appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Tisdale presented a gavel plaque to Council Member Manos in recognition of his service as Mayor in 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
Bonnie Kilroy was called to speak.
Pat Kilroy was called to speak.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold addressed comments made by speaker Pat Kilroy.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson introduced Economic and Legislative Affairs Director Gonzalez, who presented an update on the City’s economic development efforts.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Sheridan congratulated the Commission appointees and the re-elected Council Members and City Treasurer; congratulated staff on a successful Winterfest event; addressed Pat Kilroy’s comments; reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency meeting on November 21, 2024; requested donations for and announced the DOCH Foundation Christmas toy drive distribution on December 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Diamond Stadium; and shared the routes for the Dudes of Canyon Hills Christmas parades.
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Council Member Manos congratulated the re -elected Council Members and City Treasurer; addressed Pat Kilroy’s comments; reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings on December 5, 2024; and invited the community to participate in the Santa Dash 5K on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. at the Lake Elsinore Levee.
Council Member Johnson reported on her attendance at the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting on December 2, 2024; highlighted and urged residents to utilize the Alert LE application to report issues; provided updates from the Homeless Task Force; congratulated the Students of the Month; thanked Supervisor Jeffries for administering the oath of office to her and her colleagues; congratulated the appointed Measure Z Citizens Committee members and Planning Commissioners; and recognized staff for coordinating a successful Winterfest event.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee thanked staff for coordinating a successful Winterfest event; recognized Myles Ross on his appointment to the Planning Commission; addressed Pat Kilroy’s comments; shared that he will attend the Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Committee meeting on December 11, 2024; shared statistics from the Animal Friends of the Valleys; shared tips to keep pets safe during the holiday season; and invited the community to attend the SCCA San Diego Chapter autocross on December 14, 2024 at Diamond Stadium.
City Manager Simpson shared photos and spoke on the success of the Winterfest event which was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Mayor Tisdale addressed Pat Kilroy’s comments; spoke on the 2024 election; reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting on December 2, 2024 and Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting on November 21, 2024; shared updates on the spending of Measure Z funding; and announced his theme for 2025 and encouraged residents to Dream Bold.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 9:28 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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