City Council - February 24, 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 - 6:00 P.M.
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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 - Aneen Construction.pdf Recommendation:
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 (Camino Del Norte Sewer Extension Improvements Project). The contractor, Aneen Construction Inc., asserts it is entitled to additional compensation for additional bedrock encountered, additional excavation and additional shoring costs. City staff has disputed the claim for additional compensation.
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Berthanna Taylor and Leticia Cervantes.pdf Recommendation:
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: Leticia Cervantes).
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
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Business in Action Spotlight - February 2026 - La Unica.pdf
10.1 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – La Unica Barrio Cocina y Tequila Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Business in Action Spotlight - February 2026 - La Unica.pdf Recommendation:
Recognize La Unica Barrio Cocina y Tequila as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for February 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
Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Approve the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 10, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 10, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
12.2 CC Warrant Report Dated January 26, 2026 to February 01, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated January 26, 2026 to February 01, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Re
12.3 CC Warrant Report Dated February 02, 2026 to February 08, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated February 02, 2026 to February 08, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
12.4 Investment Report for January 2026.docx
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Public Comments
1. Investment Report for January 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Investment Report January 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Investment Report for January 2026.
12.5 Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, PC Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement .pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, PC for ongoing legal services to the City.
12.6 On-Call Contractor Services Agreement with Hoffman‘s Painting in Support of the New City Hall Project.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. On-Call Contractor Services Agreement with Hoffman's Painting in Support of the New City Hall Project.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Estimate.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Contractor Services Agreement with Hoffman’s Painting for metal staircase and miscellaneous metal specialty painting in an amount not to exceed $102,172.56 for a term ending June 30, 2027 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.7 Public Works Construction Agreement with US National Corp for the Interior Wall and Ceiling Painting on the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Award of a Public Works Construction Agreement to US National Corp, for the City Hall 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
US National Corp
in an amount not to exceed $130,380.00 for the interior wall and ceiling painting at the new City Hall 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 $13,380.00 for construction uncertainties and adjustments, and a uthorize the City Clerk to file the notice of completion once the entire scope of work is complete and return withheld retention to the contractor.
12.8 Grant of Easements to Southern California Edison at Canyon Hills Estates Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison at Canyon Hills Estates.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Grant of Easement No. 1.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Grant of Easement No. 2.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize City Manager to process the easement documents in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and instruct staff to forward the documents to Southern California Edison for recordation.
12.9 Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and KB Homes for the Lake Elsinore Scenic Crest Drive Storm Drain Stage 1 Improvement Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and KB Homes for the Lake Elsinore - Scenic Crest Drive Storm Drain, Stage 1 Improvement.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Cooperative Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and KB HOMES Cal Management Services, LLC for the Lake Elsinore Scenic Crest Drive Storm Drain, Stage 1 Improvement in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.10 Renewal of a Software License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Renewal of Three-Year Enterprise Software License Agreement. with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for Geographic Information System (GIS) Software .pdf
2. Attachment 1 – ESRI Quote, License Entitlement, and Enterprise Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Enterprise Software License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for Geographic Information System (GIS) on an unlimited basis, including maintenance for the firm, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $60,300 annually, totaling $180,900.00 over the three-year term.
13. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of February 10, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of February 10, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
13.2 SA Warrant Report Dated January 26, 2026 to February 01, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated January 26, 2026 to February 01, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.3 SA Warrant Report Dated February 02, 2026 to February 08, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated February 02, 2026 to February 08, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
13.4 First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, PC Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Legal Services Agmt.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Legal Services Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute the First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, PC for ongoing legal services to the Successor Agency.
13.5 SA Investment Report for January 2026
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Public Comments
1. SA Investment Report for January 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Investment Report January 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file
the Investment Report for January 2026
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
14.1 Comprehensive User Fee Study
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Public Comments
1. Comprehensive User Fee Study.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Willdan Financial Services Comprehensive User Fee Study.pdf Recommendation:
Open the Public Hearing and continue the item to the March 24, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
14.2 Planning Application No. 2021-22 (Collier Commercial Properties) – A Proposal to Develop a 3,000 Square-Foot Office Building and an 8,975 Square-Foot Warehouse located on a 2.64-acre Vacant Site bound by Collier Avenue to the North and Minthorn Street to the South Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Application No. 2021-0022 (Collier Commercial Properties).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CEQA Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit A - MMRP.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - MSHCP Resolution.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - GPA Resolution.pdf
6. Attachment 4 - ZC Ordinance.pdf
7. Attachment 5 - CUP Resolution.pdf
8. Attachment 6 - IDR Resolution.pdf
9. Attachment 7 - Conditions of Approval.pdf
10. Attachment 8 - IS_MND.pdf
11. Attachment 9 - GIS Exhibits.pdf
12. Attachment 10 - Design Review Package.pdf
13. Attachment 11 - Public Notice Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER-2023-03; SCH NO. 2025100377) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-22 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2021-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-25, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03); Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-22 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2021-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-25, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03) 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, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2021-02 AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (LI) FOR THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002, 377-190-003, AND 377-190-004; Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO LIMITED MANUFACTURING (M-1) FOR THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002, 377-190-003, AND 377-190-004; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-25 TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN 8,975 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA FOR THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190- 002, 377-190-003, AND 377-190-004; and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND AN 8,975 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE FOR THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002, 377-190-003, AND 377-190-004.
14.3 Planning Application No. 2024-15 (Dexter Village) – A Senate Bill (SB) 330 Application for a 451-Unit Residential Development with 137 Single-Family Units, 230 Apartment Units, and 84 Townhomes on a 23.05-Acre Property Located Along Dexter Avenue Between Second Street and Third Street Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Application No. 2024-15 (Dexter Village).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CEQA Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit A - MMRP.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - MSHCP Resolution.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - TTM Resolution.pdf
6. Attachment 4 - CUP Resolution.pdf
7. Attachment 5 - RDR Resolution.pdf
8. Exhibit A - Draft Density Bonus Housing Agreement.pdf
9. Attachment 6 - Conditions of Approval.pdf
10. Attachment 7 - ISMND.pdf
11. Attachment 8 - Response to Comments.pdf
12. Attachment 9 - GIS Exhibits.pdf
13. Attachment 10 - Project Plans.pdf
14. Attachment 11 - January 20 PC Comment Letters.pdf
15. Attachment 12 - Public Notice Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER-2023-02; SCH NO. 2025110457) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2024-15 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38512, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08, AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2024-07); Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2024-15 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38512, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08, AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2024-07) 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, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38512 TO SUBDIVIDE 23.05 ACRES INTO A 6.6-ACRE PARCEL FOR AN APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT, TWO LOTS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TOTALING 3.8 ACRES, AND 137 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET (APN: 377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040); Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONDOMINUMS (84 TOWNHOMES) IN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CMU) ZONE FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET (APN: 377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040); and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2024-07 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENTS, PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 230 APARTMENT UNITS, 137 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, 84 TOWNHOMES, AND THREE AMENITY BUILDINGS FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS (APN: 377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040).
14.4 Request to Amend Development Agreements for Three Existing Cannabis Businesses to Revise the Community Benefit Fee Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Request to Amend Development Agreements for Three Existing Cannabis Businesses to Revise the Community Benefit Feesd.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - DA-2025-07 Ordinance.pdf
3. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with Hyperwolf .pdf
4. Attachment 2 - DA-2025-11 Ordinance.pdf
5. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with The Nugg Hubb .pdf
6. Attachment 3 - DA-2025-10 Ordinance.pdf
7. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with Roots 2 Harvest .pdf
8. Attachment 4 - GIS Exhibits.pdf
9. Attachment 5 - Public Notice Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities);
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-2025-07) FOR THE HIGHEST CRAFT, LLC LOCATED AT 571 CRANE STREET (APNs: 377-410-034, 377-410-031, AND 377-410-020; 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-2025-11) FOR THE NUGG HUBB LOCATED AT 570 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE D-1 (APN: 377-410-037); and 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-2025-10) FOR R2H HOLDINGS, LLC LOCATED AT 29370 HUNCO WAY (APN: 377-120-032).
14.5 Participation in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program; and Adopting a TUMF Schedule Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Participation in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program; and Adopting a TUMF Schedule.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.83 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM; and Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE.
15. BUSINESS ITEMS
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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 on Tuesday, March 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
Public Comments:
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 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.