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:
August 26, 2025
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 Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency will be called to order.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Sheridan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council/Agency Members Sheridan and Johnson ; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Magee; and Mayor/Chair Tisdale
Absent: 1 - Council Member Manos
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
1) Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – Aaron Ford and Chevrolet of Lake Elsinore
Recognize Aaron Ford and Chevrolet of Lake Elsinore as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for August 2025.
This item will be presented at the next City Council meeting on September 9, 2025.
2) Recognition of Captain Jim Rayls
Mayor Tisdale and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition and a gift to Captain Rayls.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were no speakers.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to approve the City Council Consent Calendar. 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 Manos
3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
4) CC Warrant Report Dated July 28, 2025 to August 03, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
5) CC Warrant Report Dated August 04, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6) CC Investment Report for July 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
7) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 26 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Cambern Apartments
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.
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8) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 24 into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Evergreen
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.
9) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Cambern Apartments Services) of the City of Lake Elsinore
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of An ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (CAMBERN APARTMENTS SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
10) Client Services Agreement with Michael Baker Inc. for wage compliance in connection with ARPA Loan for Mary McDonald Riley Street Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Client Services Agreement with Michael Baker, Inc. in the amount of $88,690 for wage compliance in connection with the ARPA Loan for the Mary McDonald Riley Street Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
11) Emergency Management Performance Grant (FY24 - EMPG) From the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
1. Approve the application and authorize acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (FY-24 EMPG), and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED CITY EMPLOYEES TO
EXECUTE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CERTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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12) Professional Services Agreement with Creative Industries Media Group for Video Production and Video Streaming Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Creative Industries Media Group for Video Production and Video Live Streaming Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000 per year for three years, with two twelve-month extension options, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Revised Operating Budget Status Report
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET FOR REORGANIZATION ADJUSTMENTS; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY2025-2026 SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR REORGANIZATION ADJUSTMENTS.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
14) Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2025-10 (Vista Lago Global Academy) for a Commercial Design Review to Allow Temporary Modular Classroom Buildings for a New Public Charter School located within a Portion of the Parking Lot at Alberhill Ranch Community Park at 28200 Lake Street
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2025-10 approved by the Planning Commission on August 5, 2025.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
15) Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc. for On- call Contract Planning Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide on-call contract planning services in the amount not to exceed $180,000 per year for three years, with two twelve-month extension options, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
16) 2025 Lake Elsinore Small Business Walk Survey Results
Receive and file the 2025 Lake Elsinore Small Business Walk Survey Results.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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17) Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreements for Engineering Plan Check Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreements for Engineering Plan Check Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), and Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide on-call plan checking services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 each in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
18) Riverside County Transportation Commission Funding Agreement Under the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission accepting funding of $360,381.50 through the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program for the Spring Street Sidewalk Improvement Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
19) Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for Engineering Traffic Consulting Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for On-Call Engineering Traffic Consulting Services in the amount of $80,000 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
20) Master Subscription Agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. for Aerial Imagery Software Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $55,650 over a three-year term for aerial imagery software services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
21) Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreements for On-call Geotechnical Testing Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000 and Amendment No. 1 with ALTA California Geotechnical, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for on-call geotechnical testing services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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22) Acquisition of One (1) City Replacement Fleet Vehicle
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Diamond Chevrolet for $84,642.91 for the purchase of one (1) City replacement fleet vehicle 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 $8,464 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Agency Member Sheridan, seconded by Agency Member Johnson to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 Agency Members Sheridan and Johnson; Vice Chair Magee; and Chair Tisdale Nay: 0 None
Absent: 1 Agency Member Manos
23) Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of August 12, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
24) SA Investment Report for July 2025
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2025.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
25) SA Warrant Report Dated July 28, 2025 to August 03, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
26) SA Warrant Report Dated August 04, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
27) Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Tuscany Valley/Crest)
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. 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), APPROVING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED 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 AND CALLING ELECTIONS THEREIN;
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE (TUSCANY VALLEY/CREST), CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 26, 2025, SPECIAL ELECTIONS; and
4. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE 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) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF THE DISTRICT.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:16 p.m.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 2. 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 Manos
A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 3. 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 Manos
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A motion was made by Council Member Sheridan, seconded by Council Member Johnson to introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance in Recommendation No. 4. 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 Manos
28) Request to Amend Pipe Dreamz's Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fees
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA-2025-08) FOR PIPE DREAMZ LOCATED AT 31881 CORYDON ROAD, SUITE 160 AND 31875 CORYDON ROAD, SUITE 120 (APN: 370-051-031 AND 370-051-008).
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Magee, seconded by Council Member Johnson to introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance in Recommendation No. 2. 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 Manos
BUSINESS ITEM
29) First Reading of Local Responsibility Area Fire Map Ordinance
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178.
There were no speakers.
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A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Sheridan to introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
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 Manos
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - THREE MINUTES
There were no speakers.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Assistant 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 congratulated Planning Commissioner John Gray for receiving the Senior Legacy Award from Supervisor Spiegel; and invited the community to attend the Historical Society’s Ruth Atkins Speaker Series event on September 24, 2025 in the Cultural Center.
Council Member Johnson congratulated Captain Rayls on his retirement and welcomed Captain Boydd; and thanked City staff and the Sheriff’s Office for participating in a documentary sharing the City’s efforts regarding homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget & Implementation Committee meeting on August 25, 2025; invited the community to a meeting hosted by the Lake Elsinore Historical Society on the history of the original Grand Prix; and invited the community to fish in Lake Elsinore on Saturday, August 30, 2025 when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife allows for free fishing throughout the State of California.
Mayor Tisdale shared a video highlighting MariachiFest, adding that tickets for the September 20, 2025, event are now on sale through Ticketmaster; thanked Captain Rayls for his service to the City and welcomed Captain Boydd; thanked City staff for their commitment to the City; and requested prayers for City Attorney Liebold.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 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