City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting April 14, 2026
Minutes - Final
Meeting Time:
Closed Session: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Magee Open Session: 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan
Council Member Tisdale Cultural Center
Council Member Manos 183 N. Main Street
Council Member Carroll Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent: 0 - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
4. CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: DS & RS Investment LLC, et al. v. City of Lake Elsinore, et al.; Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVME2402627
5. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
6. RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council reconvened and the Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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8. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that one item was discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
10. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
10.1 Proclamation Recognizing Fair Housing Month, April 2026
Proclaim the month of April 2026 as ”Fair Housing Month" in the City of Lake Elsinore and present the proclamation to the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors.
Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation to Julie Paulie, Dennell Winston, Helen Jeong, Victor Carrillo, and Clara Asimakopoulos.
10.2 Proclamation Recognizing Municipal Clerks' Week, May 3-9, 2026
Proclaim the week of May 3-9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Lake Elsinore and present the proclamation to the City Clerk’s Office in recognition of their services to the community.
Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation to City Clerk Candice Alvarez, Deputy City Clerk Luz Reyes, and Administrative Assistant Dunelle Longoria.
10.3 Riverside County Sheriff’s Office 2026 First Quarter Statistical Update
This item was continued to the next Council meeting.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Nathan Garcia was called to speak.
Carson Gray was called to speak.
Julie Paule was called to speak.
Kristen Spoon was called to speak.
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12. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to approve the City Council Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
12.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 24, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.2 CC Warrant Report Dated March 09, 2026 to March 15, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.3 CC Warrant Report Dated March 16, 2026 to March 22, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.4 Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 28 into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 381-320-020 and 381-320-026 (Bamiyan Marketplace)
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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12.5 Adoption of Amendments to Council Policy Nos. 200-1 and 200-2 and Adoption of New Council Policy No. 200-12 Implementing SB 707
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 200-1
REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES & PROCEDURES, AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 200-2 REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS-BROWN ACT, AND ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 200-12 REGARDING REMOTE
PARTICIPATION, DISRUPTIONS, AND TRANSLATION/LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.6 Public Works Agreement with SAS Construction for the Bid Set ‘E’, on the new City Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No. Z20026)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with SAS Construction in an amount not to exceed $4,273,400.00 for bid set ‘E’ on the new City Senior Housing Project located on Riley Street 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 $427,340.00 for uncertainties and adjustments; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.7 Launch Pointe Camp Host Program
Approve and authorize the City Manager to implement a Camp Host Program at Launch Pointe in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.8 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for Calendar Year 2025 and Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Receive and file the City’s General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) for Calendar Year 2025 and the Housing Successor Annual Report (SB 341) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and acknowledge submittal of the reports to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Agency Member Tisdale, Seconded by Vice Chair Sheridan to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Vice Chair Sheridan; and Chair Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of March 24, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.2 SA Warrant Report Dated March 09, 2026 to Mar 15, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.3 SA Warrant Report Dated March 16, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.4 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Hemet Fence for Removal and Installation of New Posts and a Windscreen at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Hemet Fence for the removal and installation of new posts and a windscreen at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium to increase compensation by an additional $9,300 for a total amount not to exceed $54,300 in such final form as approved by the Agency Attorney.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14.1 Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 29 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 34249 (Canyon Hills Heights)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
(ANNEXATION NO. 29);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 29); and
3. Introduce 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.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Carroll to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
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Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Carroll to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Council Member Carroll, Seconded by Council Member Manos to introduce the Ordinance in Recommendation No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
14.2 Election for Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2025- 1 (Canyon Hills Heights)
1. 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), APPROVING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN;
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE (CANYON HILLS HEIGHTS), CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE APRIL 14, 2026, SPECIAL ELECTION; and
3. 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. 2025-1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (CANYON HILLS HEIGHTS) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, Seconded by Council Member Tisdale to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, Seconded by Council Member Carroll to adopt the Resolution in Recommendation No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, Seconded by Council Member Manos to introduce the Ordinance in Recommendation No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Council Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): None
Carried (5 to 0)
15. BUSINESS ITEMS
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were no speakers.
17. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson called Battalion Chief Reed, who introduced Riverside County Fire Chief Robert Fish.
18. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
19. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll spoke on his participation in the Lake Elsinore Color Run; shared photos from Lake Elsinore Girls Softball night at Diamond Stadium; and announced that the Food Truck Festival has moved to Launch Pointe on Thursday evenings.
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Council Member Tisdale reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting on April 6, 2026 and advised that he will attend the General Assembly on June 18, 2026; reminded residents to contact the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District if they notice an increase in mosquitoes around their home; and spoke on Riverside County Fire Chief Fish's appointment.
Council Member Manos reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission meeting on April 9, 2026; spoke on Storm Opening Night; and shared his participation in the Lake Elsinore Color Run.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan shared the Riverside Transit Agency's Customer Information Center's hours and availability, the success of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society's fourth Speaker Series Event, his attendance at the Boys & Girls Club Great Futures Breakfast, and that he participated in the Riverside County Film Commission Greater Lake Elsinore FAM Tour; congratulated Students of the Month; reported on the Lake Elsinore Storm's Opening Day; and invited community members to participate in the COPS for Kids Golf Classic on May 1, 2026 at the Glen Ivy Golf Club and Habitat for Humanity Hit FORE Homes Golf Classic on June 15, 2026 at the Bear Creek Golf Club.
Mayor Magee reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Committee meeting on April 8, 2026; invited the community to participate in the 13th Annual Lake Elsinore Dream Extreme Fishing Derby on May 16, 2026 from 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Launch Pointe and 2nd Annual Carp Quest on May 17, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Launch Pointe; and spoke on the response to the Ontario warehouse fire, stressing the effects the incident will have on new legislation.
20. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:58 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 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.
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk