City Council - January 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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4. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION APNs 374-173-004 and 373-151-014.pdf Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9: Two potential cases.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Law (Code of Civ. Proc. Section 1230.010 et. al) for the acquisition of property located in the City of Lake Elsinore (APN 374-173-004; Owner of Record: Berthanna Taylor) Initiation of litigation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Law (Code of Civ. Proc. Section 1230.010 et. al) for the acquisition of property located in the City of Lake Elsinore (APN 373-151-014; Owner of Record: Letticia Cervantes)
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Main Street Interchange Project.pdf Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9: One potential case.
Dispute regarding Agreement for Public Works Construction (Main Street Interchange Project). The contractor, Griffith Company, asserts it is entitled to additional compensation for time related overhead. City staff has disputed the claim for additional compensation.
5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
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5.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS APNs 373-210-040-0 and 373-210-042-2.pdf (Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 373-210-040-0 and 373-210-042-2 Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Storm LP, a California limited partnership Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
6. RECESS
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The City Council will recess to Closed Session.
7. RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council will reconvene and the Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency will be called to order.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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9. ROLL CALL
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10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
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(Please read & complete a Request to Address the City Council/Successor Agency form prior to the start of the meeting and turn it in to the City Clerk/Clerk. The Mayor/Chair or City Clerk/Clerk will call on you to speak.)
13. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Approve the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.4 CC Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.5 Investment Report for November 2025
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Public Comments
1. CC Investment Report for November 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Investment Report for November 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Investment Report for November 2025.
13.6 Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement
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Public Comments
1. Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Find that the Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and Approve the Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
13.7 Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 27 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for APN 377-200-045 (Ortega BESS) Attachments
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1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 27 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for APN 377-200-045 (Ortega BESS).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
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. 2015-2 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1359 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES.
13.8 City Council Meeting Dates for 2026
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1. City Council Meeting Dates for 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Meetings and Holidays.pdf
Recommendation:
Review the 2026 meeting dates and approve canceling the Regular meetings of November 24 and December 22, 2026.
13.9 Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning Commission Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning Commission.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Dennell Winston Application.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Trisha Thurmond Application.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Kyle Martin Application.pdf
Recommendation:
Appoint Dennell Winston (District 2) and Trisha Thurmond (District 4) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2027; and appoint Kyle Martin (District 4) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission to complete a term expiring December 31, 2028.
13.10 Mayor’s Recommended Council Appointments
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1. Mayor’s Recommended Council Appointments.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Mayor's Appointment and Subcommittee List - Redlined.pdf
3. Attachment2 - Mayor's Appointment and Subcommittee List - Final.pdf Recommendation:
Appoint
City Council Members to serve on the various Boards, Committees, Subcommittees, and Ad-Hoc Committees
13.11 Agreement with Roll A Shade, LLC for Design, Purchase, and Installation of Motorized Shades System for the New City Hall Main Staircase Exterior Windows Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Agreement with Roll A Shade, LLC for Design, Purchase, and Installation of Motorized Shades System for the New City Hall Main Staircase Exterior Windows Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)..pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Proposal.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with Roll A Shade, LLC for the design, purchase and installation of the motorized shade system for the exterior windows at the main stair case in the new City Hall Project in the amount not to exceed $72,306.25 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed the 10% contingency amount of $7,231.00 for uncertainties and adjustments; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed and the work is accepted.
13.12 Change Order No. 1 to Public Works’ Construction Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for the Site Grading of the Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No. Z20026) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Change Order No. 1 to Public Works’ Construction Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for the Site Grading of the Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No. Z20026).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Change Order No. 1.pdf
3. Exhibt A - Invoice.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Original Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed $17,688.00 for the site grading of the Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No. Z20026) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
13.13 Resolutions Reversing the Planning Commission‘s Action and Approving Planning Application No. 2016-112 (Kassab Travel Center Carwash) and Making Findings in support thereof to Replace the Previously Approved Drive-through Restaurant with a Proposed Express Carwash Including Vacuum Spaces Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Application No. 2016-112 (Kassab Travel Center Carwash).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CEQA Addendum Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - MSHCP Resolution.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - CUP Resolution.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - CDR Resolution.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - December 9, 2025 CC Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ACTION AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. ER 2018-02 (SCH NO. 2019029048) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016-112 (COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-16); Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ACTION AND ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION 2016-112 (COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-16) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION‘S ACTION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-16 TO ALLOW A NEW 3,600 SQUARE-FOOT EXPRESS CARWASH FACILITY INCLUDING VACUUM SPACES FOR THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER LOCATED AT APNS 378-030-007 AND 378-030-009; and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION‘S ACTION AND APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-21 TO ALLOW A NEW 3,600 SQUARE-FOOT EXPRESS CARWASH FACILITY INCLUDING VACUUM SPACES FOR THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER LOCATED AT APNS 378-030-007 AND 378-030-009.
13.14 Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2023-34 (Corydon Group) for an Industrial Design Review and Conditional Use Permit to Construct Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 48,592 Sq. Ft. on a 3.04-Acre Site located within Planning Area 3 of the East Lake Specific Plan on Corydon Road Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2023-34 (Corydon Group).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2023-34 approved by the Planning Commission on December 16, 2025.
13.15 Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Denial of Planning Application No. 2024-08 (Walmart Gas Station) for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-04 and Commercial Design Review No. 2024-02 for a new Walmart Gasoline Station and Convenience Store Located at 29260 Central Avenue Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Denial of Planning Application No. 2024-08 (Walmart Gas Station).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - December 2, 2025 PC Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - December 16, 2025 PC Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2024-08 denied by the Planning Commission on December 16, 2025.
13.16 Fabrication and Installation of the Historic Downtown Main Street Gateway Signage Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Fabrication and Installation of the Historic Downtown Main Street Gateway Signage .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Proposal.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with
YESCO, LLC
for
the fabrication and installation of the Historic Downtown Main Street Gateway Signage in an amount not to exceed $
633,892.33
in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency for uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete and the improvements are accepted.
13.17 Annual On-Call Services Agreement with Amtek Construction in Support of City of Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Annual On-Call Services Agreement with Amtek Construction in Support of City of Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Service Rates.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute an Agreement with
Amtek
Construction in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to Support City of Lake Elsinore Public Works Operations in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
13.18 Lease of an Additional 25 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from Flock Group, Inc.
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Public Comments
1. Lease of an Additional 25 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from Flock Group, Inc..pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Order Form.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amended Order Form.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Sole Source.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to lease an additional 25 Automated License Plate Reader Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $87,500 annually for two years based on the sole source purchasing process noted in LEMC Section 3.08.070 (B), and in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of December 9, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
14.3 SA Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated December 08, 2025 to December 14, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
14.4 SA Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
14.5 Investment Report for November 2025
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Public Comments
1. SA Investment Report for November 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Investment Report for November 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Investment Report for November 2025.
14.6 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) and Administrative Budget for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) and Administrative Budget for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit A - ROPS 26-27.pdf
4. Exhibit B - Admin Budget ROPS 2026-27.pdf
Recommendation:
Find that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
14.7 Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim Management Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Storm, LP and Approval of a Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lake Elsinore Attachments
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1. Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim Management Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Storm, LP and Approval of a Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lake Elsinore.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Extension to Eleventh Amendment.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Find that the Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim Management Agreement and the Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and Adopt A Resolution of the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore Approving an Extension to Eleventh Amendment to Stadium Interim Management Agreement Between the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Storm, LP and a Stadium Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and the City of Lake Elsinore.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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16. BUSINESS ITEMS
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16.1 Approval of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement and an Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District No. 2015-4 (Terracina) and Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement and an Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District No. 2015-4 (Terracina) and Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Good Faith Estimates.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Resolution Approving Issuance of 2026 Bonds.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - City Council Resolution Approving JCFA and Acquisition Agreement.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Joint Community Facilities Agreement.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Preliminary Official Statement.pdf
8. Attachment 7 - Bond Indenture.pdf
9. Attachment 8 - Continuing Disclosure Certificate (Exhibit F to the Preliminary Official Statement).pdf
10. Attachment 9 - Bond Purchase Agreement.pdf
11. Attachment 10 - Appraisal Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE NO. 2015-4 (TERRACINA) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2026 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT AND AN ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-4 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (TERRACINA).
16.2 Adoption of the Master Plan for the Recreation Department Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Adoption of the Master Plan for the Recreation Department .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Recreation Department Master Plan.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the City of Lake Elsinore Recreation Department Master Plan.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Public Comments:
(Please read & complete a Request to Address the City Council/Successor Agency form prior to the start of the meeting and turn it in to the City Clerk/Clerk. The Mayor/Chair or City Clerk/Clerk will call on you to speak.)
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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19. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
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20. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
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21. ADJOURNMENT
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The Lake Elsinore City Council will adjourn to the next Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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.
22. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.