City of Lake Elsinore
City Council Meeting
Minutes – Final
Brian Tisdale, Mayor
Robert E. Magee, Mayor Pro Tem
Steve Manos, Council Member
Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member
Natasha Johnson, Council Member
Jason Simpson, City Manager
Meeting Date:
July 22, 2025
Closed Session: 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale
Absent: 1 - Council Member Johnson
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 377-313-013 & 377-320-004
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Perris Senior Apartments Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Tisdale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council/Agency Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Magee; and Mayor/Chair Tisdale
Absent: 1 - Council/Agency Member Johnson
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Acting City Attorney Mann reported that one item was discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – El Comal
Recognize El Comal as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for July 2025.
Mayor Tisdale recognized Miguel Casillas.
2) Calfire 2025 Second Quarter Statistical Update
Chief Reed presented the update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were no speakers.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 14 being removed for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Johnson
3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 8, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) CC Investment Report for June 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for June 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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5) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 23 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015- 2 (Maintenance Services) for Canyon Hills Heights
Adopt 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.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 25 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015- 2 (Maintenance Services) for Tuscany Valley & Tuscany Crest
Adopt 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.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) Resolution of Consideration of Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Tuscany Valley/Crest)
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (TUSCANY
VALLEY/CREST), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO
THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR EACH OF IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF THE DISTRICT
AND INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR EACH OF IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF THE DISTRICT.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
8) On-Call Services Agreement with AK Security Alarm LLC for Minor Construction and Repair Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an On- Call Services Agreement with AK Security Alarm, LLC for minor construction and repair services in an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 in such final form approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $52,500.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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9) Purchase of City Hall Furniture
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Talimar Systems, Inc. in the amount of $944,225 for the relocation, purchase, and set up of City Hall furniture.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) Southwest Communities Financing Authority Fifth Amendment to the Restated Joint Powers Agreement
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority in such final form as approved by the City Attorney
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND LAKE ELSINORE PROJECT.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12) Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Dennis Janda, Inc. for On -Call Surveyor Services for City-Wide Requirements
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for on -call Surveyor Services to extend the term beginning July 22, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027 and increase the annual compensation by an additional $50,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $85,000.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Agreement with PlainJoes Studios for the Maintenance and Management of the Launch Pointe Website
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PlainJoes Studios in an annual amount not to exceed $27,000 for Launch Pointe website content management 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 $2,700 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14) Temporary License to Use a Portion of Parking Lot at Alberhill Ranch Community Park for Charter School Site Pending Completion of a Permanent School Site on Riverside Drive
1. Find that the proposed temporary use project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures); and
2. Approve the temporary use of a portion of the parking lot at Alberhill Ranch Community Park for modular classrooms for a charter school facility and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Entry Agreement and License and to address any other ancillary matters as may be necessary to allow for and facilitate the use thereof, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
15) Final Closeout Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG for Resident Engineering Services on the Main Street/I -15 Interchange Improvement Project CIP Z10094
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with FCG for $71,451.38 plus an additional 10% contingency for the closeout of Resident Engineering Services for the Main Street/I -15 Interchange Improvement Project as approved in final form by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
16) Tract Map No. 34249, Canyon Hills Estates
Approve Final Tract Map No. 34249, subject to the City Engineer’s acceptance as being true and correct, authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for recordation of Final Tract Map No. 34249, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction of Improvements Agreement for Monumentation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
17) Agreement with St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting and Décor (DBA T&G Global, LLC) for the Design and Installation of Main Street Holiday Decorations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting and Décor (DBA T&G Global, LLC) for the design and installation of the Main Street Holiday Decorations in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 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 of $14,000 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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18) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Tri -Star Electric in Support of City of Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Tri-Star Electric to increase compensation by an additional $5,951.00 for a total not to exceed $60,951.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
14) Temporary License to Use a Portion of Parking Lot at Alberhill Ranch Community Park for Charter School Site Pending Completion of a Permanent School Site on Riverside Drive
2. Find that the proposed temporary use project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures); and
3. Approve the temporary use of a portion of the parking lot at Alberhill Ranch Community Park for modular classrooms for a charter school facility and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Entry Agreement and License and to address any other ancillary matters as may be necessary to allow for and facilitate the use thereof, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Kim Cousins was called to speak.
A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to approve staff's recommendations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Manos, Sheridan, and Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Johnson
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Chair Magee, seconded by Agency Member Sheridan to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Member Manos, Mayor Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem Magee, Council Member Sheridan
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Johnson
19) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of July 8, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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20) SA Investment Report for June 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for June 2025.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21) Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District and the Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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 2025 -26 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 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:19 p.m.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to adopt the two Resolutions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Johnson
22) Placement of Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m.
Shane Spicer presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Magee, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Council Member Johnson
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
Denise Lanier was called to speak.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Acting City Attorney Mann had no comments.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Sheridan reminded the community that youth ride Riverside Transit Agency buses free through December 31, 2026; and advised that he will attend the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Council Member Manos reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission meeting on July 10, 2025; shared the grand opening of The Habit Burger & Grill; and invited the community to attend the last two of the Live at the Lakefront concert series events at 7:00 p.m. on July 24 and 31, 2025 at Launch Pointe.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee announced the reopening of the Lake Elsinore Motocross Park under new management; shared that the Links at Summerly Golf Course is also under new management; invited the community to attend the Cal Club Autocross Championship and Practice July 26- 27, 2025 at Diamond Stadium; and reminded pet owners to keep their pets safe in the heat.
Mayor Tisdale announced the Lake Elsinore Food Truck Festival which will be held at Seaport Boat Launch every Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. beginning Friday, August 8, 2025; advised the community of the Sterile Insect Technique Pilot Program; shared an update on the Lakeshore Drive Sidewalk project; noted that the City of Lake Elsinore secured $8 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Urban Development Appropriations Bill to advance vital water quality improvements; shared that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office offers the Blue Envelope Program to support individuals with conditions such as Autism, dementia, anxiety, and others during law enforcement interactions; shared information on the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Needs Reunification Program; and shared important dates related to the August 26, 2025 Mail Ballot Election.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 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