City Council - January 27, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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4. CLOSED SESSION
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4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)Name of case: City of Lake Elsinore v Harry E. Mitchell, Debra Mitchell, and Administrator of The Estate Of Harry Edward Mitchell; And All Persons Unknown Claiming An Interest In The Property Commonly Described As 164 Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California (Case Number: CVRI2102535) Public Comments:
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN: 379-180-002Agency negotiator: City Manager SimpsonNegotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Mark GoreUnder negotiation: Price and terms of payment Public Comments:
4.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov’t Code § § 54957(B); 54957.6) Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney Public Comments:
5. RECESS
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The City Council will recess to Closed Session.
6. 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.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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8. ROLL CALL
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9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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10. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
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10.1 Recognition of Sergeant Richard A. Vargas
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1. Recognition of Seargeant Richard A. Vargas.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Certificate.pdf
Recommendation:
Present a Certificate of Recognition to Sergeant Richard A. Vargas.
10.2 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – Mason Motorsports Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Business in Action Spotlight.pdf
Recommendation:
Recognize Mason Motorsports as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for January 2026.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
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.)
12. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
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12.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
12.2 CC Warrant Report dated December 22, 2025 to December 28, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated December 22, 2025 to December 28, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
12.3 CC Warrant Report dated December 29, 2025 to January 04, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated December 29, 2025 to January 04, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
12.4 CC Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
12.5 CC Investment Report for December 2025
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Public Comments
1. CC Investment Report for December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Investment Report for December 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Investment Report for December 2025.
12.6 Reappointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee
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Public Comments
1. Appointments to the Measure Z Citizens Committee and Planning Commission.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Jimmy Gist Application.pdf
Recommendation:
Reappoint Jimmy Gist (District 5) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2027.
12.7 Right of Entry Agreement and License between the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Lake Elsinore Yacht Club.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Map.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Right of Entry Agreement and License with the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club for the use of City property to operate the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.8 Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Triton Technology Solutions, Inc. for the design, purchase, and installation of the audio-visual presentation and production and broadcast system in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Change Order No. 1 Construction Agreement with Triton Technology Solutions Inc. .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Change Order No. 1.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Proposal Change Order.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Signed Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the Public Works’ Construction A
greement with Triton Technology Solutions Inc. in an amount not to exceed $206,180.87 for the audio-visual presentation and production and broadcast system for the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006).
12.9 Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. for the Design, Custom Fabrication, Installation of Millwork, Doors and Trim in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Public Work’s Construction Agreement for Endresen Development Inc. for the new City Hall Project CIP Project Z20006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Quote.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Work’s Construction Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. for the design, custom fabrication and installation of millwork, doors, and trim in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.10 Agreement for Clearwater Pipeline Inc. for the water and sewer connection in the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006).
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Public Comments
1. Public Work’s Construction Agreement for Clearwater Pipeline Inc. for the new City Hall Project CIP Project Z20006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Agreement Clearwater Pipeline Inc.pdf
3. Exhibit A – Proposal Clearwater Pipeline Inc. dated January 15, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Work’s Construction Agreement with Clearwater Pipeline Inc.
for the water and sewer connection in the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $257,212.00
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 $25,721.00; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
12.11 Agreement with SC Fire Suppression, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of the Server Room Clean Agent Fire Suppression and Detection Systems for the New City Hall (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Award of a Public Works Construction Agreement to SC Fire Suppression Inc. for the City Hall CIP Project Z20006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Proposal.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with SC Fire Suppression, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,955.00 for the purchase and installation of the clean agent fire suppression and detection systems in the new city hall server rooms in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; a uthorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $16,950.00; and a uthorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
12.12 Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for Architecture Services for Conceptual Development for the City Amphitheater (CIP Project No. Z20039) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amphitheater Conceptual Development.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Proposal.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for architecture services related to conceptual development for the City Amphitheater in an amount not to exceed $31,800.00 in such final form as approve by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $3,180 for unanticipated costs.
12.13 Purchase of Real Property for Regional Community Park (APN 379-180-002) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Purchase of Real Property for Regional Community Park (APN 379-180-002).pdf
2. Attachment1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Boundary Map.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the purchase of approximately 18.12 acres of real property located on Riverside Drive (APN 379-180-002) for $2.1M and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an assignment of the Purchase Agreement and such other ancillary documents as it relates to the land acquisition and grant approval, as may be necessary to complete the purchase once requirements have been satisfied, in such form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.14 Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project (CIP Project No. Z10017) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project - CIP Project No. Z10017.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Final Contract Change Order.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Settlement Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Original Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. in amount not to exceed $109,375 for the settlement totaling $485,000 for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.15 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Commercial Door Company, Inc. for Removal and Installation of Four (4) Rolling Steel Service Doors at Fire Station No. 85 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Commercial Door Company, Inc. for Removal and Installation of Four (4) Rolling Steel Service Doors at Fire Station No.85.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Proposal.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Original Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 1.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Commercial Door Company, Inc. for the removal and installation of four (4) rolling steel service doors at Fire Station No. 85 and increase compensation by an additional $58,350.00 for a total amount not to exceed $88,350.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
13. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of January 13, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of January 13, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
13.2 SA Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.3 SA Investment Report for December 2025
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1. SA Investment Report for December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Investment Report for December 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Investment Report for October 2023.
14. PUBLIC HEARING
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14.1 Planning Application No. 2025-11 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 39310) – A Request to Subdivide an Existing 81.38-acre Parcel into Two Parcels (35.64 acres and 45.74 acres, respectively) for Financing Purposes located South of Sugarbush Lane and East of Cottonwood Canyon Road Attachments
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1. TPM 39310.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - TPM Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Conditions of Approval.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - GIS Exhibits.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - CHESP Land Use Plan.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - TPM No. 39310.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Public Notice Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (“Common Sense Exemption”); and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39310, TO SUBDIVIDE 81.38 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS THAT ARE 35.64 ACRES AND 45.74 ACRES IN SIZE FOR FINANCING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CANYON HILLS ESTATES SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT APN 365-230-001.
15. BUSINESS ITEM
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1. Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry and Attraction Plan (2026-2040).pdf
15.1 Adoption of the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan (2026-2040) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry and Attraction Plan (2026-2040).pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan (2026-2040) to establish a long-range framework that positions Lake Elsinore as a premier destination and innovation hub for action sports, strengthens the City’s tourism and visitor economy, activates Lake and outdoor recreation assets, and supports workforce development and business attraction consistent with the City’s 2040 Dream Extreme Vision Plan.
16. 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.)
17. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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18. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
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19. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
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20. ADJOURNMENT
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The Lake Elsinore City Council will adjourn to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 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.
21. 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 22, 2026.