City Council - March 10, 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. CLOSED SESSION
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4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov’t Code Section 54957.6) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - 3-10-2026.pdf
Recommendation:
City negotiators: City Manager Jason Simpson; Assistant City Manager Shannon Buckley, Special Counsel Nate Kowalski Employee organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 777
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 CalFire 2025 Fourth Quarter Statistical Update
Attachments
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1. CalFire 2025 Fourth Quarter Statistical Update.pdf
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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 February 24, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 24, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
12.2 CC Warrant Report Dated February 09, 2026, to February 15, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated February 09, 2026 to February 15, 2026.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 February 16, 2026, to February 22, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC Warrant Report Dated February 16, 2026 to February 22, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
12.4 Second Reading of an Ordinance 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 Attachments
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1. Second Reading of an Ordinance 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.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, 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.
12.5 Second Reading of Ordinances to Amend Development Agreements for Three Existing Cannabis Businesses to Revise Community Benefit Fees for Hyperwolf, The Nugg Hubb, and Roots 2 Harvest Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Second Reading of Ordinances to Amend Development Agreements for Three Existing Cannabis Businesses to Revise Community Benefit Fees for Hyperwolf, The Nugg Hubb, and Roots 2 Harvest.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - DA-2025-07 Ordinance.pdf
3. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with Hyperwolf.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - DA-2025-10 Ordinance.pdf
5. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with Roots 2 Harvest.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - DA-2025-11 Ordinance.pdf
7. Exhibit A – DA Amendment with The Nugg Hubb.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA-2025-07) FOR HYPERWOLF LOCATED AT 571 CRANE STREET, UNITS D, E, AND F (APN: 377-410-034, 377-410-031, AND 377-410-020); Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA-2025-10) FOR ROOTS 2 HARVEST LOCATED AT 29370 HUNCO WAY (APN: 377-120-032); and Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA-2025-11) FOR THE NUGG HUBB LOCATED AT 570 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE D-1 (APN: 377-410-037.
12.6 Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.83 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County TUMF Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.83 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County TUMF Program 2026.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, 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.
12.7 Resolution of Consideration of Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Canyon Hills Heights) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution of Consideration of Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Canyon Hills Heights).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Landowner Petition.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (CANYON HILLS HEIGHTS), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX.
12.8 Annexation No. 29 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 34249 (Canyon Hills Heights) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Annexation No. 29 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 34249 (Canyon Hills Heights).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Project Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution of Intention.pdf
4. Exhibits A-G.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - CFD Maintenance Responsibility Map.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA TO BE PROPOSED (ANNEXATION NO. 29) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN.
12.9 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Semper Patrol, Inc. for Security Services at the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 1st Amendment to Service Agreement to Semper Patrol Inc. for City Hall Construction Project CIP Project No. Z20006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 1.pdf
3. Exhibit A – Semper Patrol Inc Proposal Date 5152025.pdf
4. Attachment 2 – Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreement with Semper Patrol, Inc. for the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) for an additional amount of $100,000, not to exceed a total amount of $219,808.00, for site security services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
12.10 Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Monitoring for the Library Project (CIP Project No. Z20003) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) for the Library Project (CIP No Z20003) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Monitoring.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit A – ERSC Proposal Dated 252026.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Monitoring for the Library Project (CIP Project No. Z20003) in an amount not to exceed $38,865.00 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 $3,886.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
12.11 Change Order No. 1 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. for the Library Site Retaining Wall for the New City Library Project (CIP Project No. Z20003) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Change Order No. 1 to Public Works’ Construction Agreement to Endresen Development Inc. for the new City Library CIP Project No. Z20003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Change Order No. 1 .pdf
3. Exhibit A – Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $199,000.00 for the Library Site Retaining Wall for the New City Library Project (CIP Project No. Z20003) .
12.12 Change Order No. 2 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Double Play Glass Company for Bid Set “D”, Exterior Window/Storefront & Glazing for the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Change Order No. 2 to Public Works’ Construction Agreement with Double Play Glass Company for the new City Hall Project CIP Project No. Z20006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Change Order No. 2 .pdf
3. Exhibit A – Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment 2 – Change Order No. 1.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Double Play Glass Company for Bid Set “D”, Exterior Window/Storefront & Glazing, on the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $580,000.00.
12.13 Amended and Restated Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce to Refocus to Business Retention & Expansion Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Update to Exhibit A of the City’s Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce – Refocus to Business Retention and Expansion Services and Performance Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce for an amount not to exceed $162,000 annually, refocusing contracted services from general economic development activities to a structured Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program with performance-based deliverables and measurable outcomes, subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney.
12.14 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lake Elsinore Downtown Merchant Association Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Downtown Merchant Association.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lake Elsinore Downtown Merchant Association (DMA) to formalize a collaborative partnership supporting Downtown Main Street initiatives, programming, and economic vitality.
12.15 First Amendment to Right of Entry Agreement and License (City Properties Adjacent to Jack’s Bar-B-Q) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Amendment to Right of Entry Agreement and License (City Properties Adjacent to Jack’s Bar-B-Q).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - First Amendment.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Original Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Right of Entry Agreement and License with Jack’s Bar-B-Q, LLC updating the terms for the use of City-owned property adjacent to Jack’s Bar-B-Q.
12.16 Agreement with Cotter Construction, Inc. for the Installation of New Trash Enclosures Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Agreement with Cotter Construction for the Installation of New Trash Enclosures.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 Cotter Construction, Inc. for the installation of the new trash enclosures at the Neighborhood Center and Lakepoint Park in an amount not to exceed $85,000 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 $8,500 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.
12.17 Recreation Master Plan Update and Adoption
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Recreation Master Plan Update and Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Lake Elsinore Recreation Master Plan.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the City of Lake Elsinore Recreation Department Master Plan, incorporating the requested revisions.
13. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of February 24, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of February 24, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
13.2 SA Warrant Report Dated February 09, 2026, to February 15, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated February 09, 2026 to February 15, 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 16, 2026, to February 22, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SA Warrant Report Dated February 16, 2026 to February 22, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SA Warrant Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SA Warrant Listing.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14.1 Request to Amend Central Tree Collective, Inc.’s Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fee Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Request to Amend Central Tree Collective‘s Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fees.docx (1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - DA-2025-13 Ordinance.pdf
3. Exhibit A - DA Amendment.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - GIS Exhibit.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Public Notice Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pur
suant to
CE
QA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); 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-2025-13) FOR CENTRAL TREE COLLECTIVE INC., LOCATED AT 18532 PASADENA STREET (APN: 377-430-023).
14.2 Planning Application No. 2024-08 Walmart Gas Station Appeal.docx Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Application No. 2024-08 Walmart Gas Station Appeal.pdf Recommendation:
No action is required by the City Council as the applicant/appellant withdrew the appeal request on March 5, 2026.
15. BUSINESS ITEMS
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15.1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.44 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Bowfishing on Lake Elsinore Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Reading of Chapter 8.44 Fishing on Lake Elsinore Ordinance.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance.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 AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.44 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BOWFISHING ON LAKE ELSINORE.
15.2 Compensation for Members of the City Council
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Compensation for Members of the City Council 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce by title only and waive further reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE (LEMC) SECTION 2.08.020 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION TO $1,680 PER MONTH.
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 24, 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, March 5, 2026.