City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting May 12, 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 – 6:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council Members Tisdale and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent: 1 - Council Member Manos
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
4. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 374-263-002, -003, -005 and -006
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Li Li
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 374-263-001 and 373-153-017
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Diane Reynolds Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
5.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 373-210-040-0 and 373-210-042-2
Agency negotiator: Executive Director Simpson
Negotiating parties: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Storm LP, a California limited partnership Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
City Attorney Leibold announced that this item would not be discussed and would be placed on a future agenda.
6. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
Council Member Manos arrived at 6:12 p.m.
7. 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.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
9. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that the two City Council items were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken, and added that the Successor Agency item was not discussed and would be placed on a future agenda.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
11.2 CalFire 2026 First Quarter Statistical Update
Chief Reed presented the update.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Kimberly Davidson was called to speak.
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Lauren Venerable was called to speak.
Sukhbir Singh Gill was called to speak.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS (CONTINUED)
11.1 Public Works Week Proclamation
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week” in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation to Public Works Manager DeSantiago.
13. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Manos, Seconded by Council Member Carroll 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)
13.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated April 06, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated April 13, 2026 to April 19, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.4 Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District and the Landscaping and Street Lighting District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Ordering the Preparation and Approval of Engineers’ Reports and Resolutions of Intention
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT (CITYWIDE LLMD);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LLMD;
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING COUNCIL’S INTENION TO
PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
IN THE CITYWIDE LLMD AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 23, 2026;
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPING & STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (LLMD NO. 1);
5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE LLMD NO. 1; and
6. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO
PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN THE LLMD NO. 1 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 23, 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.5 Calling the General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026, for City Council Districts 1, 3, and 4, and Requesting the Placement of a Ballot Measure to Change the Office of City Treasurer from Elective to Appointive
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN DISTRICT 1 (FULL
FOUR◻YEAR TERM), DISTRICT 3 (FULL FOUR◻YEAR TERM), AND
DISTRICT 4 (TWO◻YEAR UNEXPIRED BALANCE OF TERM FORMERLY
HELD BY COUNCIL MEMBER NATASHA JOHNSON) AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO WHETHER THE OFFICE OF
CITY TREASURER SHALL BE CHANGED FROM AN ELECTED OFFICE TO AN APPOINTED OFFICE, AND SETTING RELATED PROCEDURES;
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE
PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION (TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026).
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.6 Agreement with Dost Engineering for the Design of the Limited Street Sidewalk Improvements Project (CIP Project No. Z10109)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dost Engineering in the amount of $83,360 for the design of the Limited Street Sidewalk Improvements Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $8,336, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.7 Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) Declaring Its Intention to Consider Annexing Territory Planning Application No. 2023-06 (PA No. 2023-06) Annexation No. 17
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE (SAFETY SERVICES), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER ANNEXING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (SAFETY SERVICES).
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.8 Annexation No. 32 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Assessor’s Parcel Number 379-315-033 (APN 379-315-033) (Riverside Drive Apartments)
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. 32) AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.9 Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for the Lower Site Development Hardtop Surfaces for the Library Project (CIP Project No.
Z20003)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Public Works Construction with Edmondson Construction Co. In an amount not to exceed $106,049.65 for the for the Lower Site Development Hardtop Surfaces for the Library Project (CIP Project No. Z20003) in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $10,604.96 for construction uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14. 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)
14.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of April 28, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated April 6, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.3 SA Warrant Report Dated April 13, 2026 to April 19, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 15.1 Planning Application No. 2021-19 (Rome Hill Commercial - TPM No. 39493) - A Request to Subdivide an Existing 6.77-acre Parcel into Two Parcels with One Letter Lot Located at the Corner of Grand Avenue and Kathryn Way
1. Find that the proposed subdivision is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15315 (Class 15, Minor Land Divisions) since the proposed subdivision project would not have a significant effect on the environment and no new environmental documentation is necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND; SCH No. 2025090173); and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39493 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 6.77-ACRE SITE INTO TWO PARCELS (2.19-ACRES AND 4.53-ACRES) AND ONE 0.05-ACRE LETTER LOT FOR THE ROME HILL COMMERCIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT APN 371-150-017.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m.
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City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
Community Development Director Abraham presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, Seconded by Council Member Manos to approve staff’s recommendations. 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)
15.2 15.2 Request to Amend GC Global, LLC‘s Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fees
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. 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-2026- 02) FOR GC GLOBAL, LLC LOCATED AT 31875 CORYDON ROAD, UNIT 140 (APN: 370-051-010).
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
Principal Planner Huynh presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
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Moved by Council Member Tisdale, Seconded by Council Member Manos to approve staff’s recommendations and introduce the Ordinance. 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)
16. BUSINESS ITEM
16.1 Ordinance Regulating Electric Bicycles and Other Electric Transportation Devices
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.54 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE
AND PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT REGARDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION DEVICES.
City Attorney Leibold and Chief Boydd presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, Seconded by Council Member Manos to introduce the Ordinance with an amendment to prohibit children under 16 years old from riding after dark. 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)
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
John Thornton was called to speak.
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
19. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
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20. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll encouraged residents to thank construction workers who are working on city facilities; shared his attendance at the first annual Firefighter BBQ and Assemblywoman Johnson's Kentucky Derby event; shared hat he met with the Family Service Association; and noted his attendance at the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS' City Managers' Breakfast and Lake Elsinore Unified School District's State of the District event.
Council Member Tisdale thanked Chief Reed for hosting the First Annual Firefighters BBQ; reported on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting on May 4, 2026; and spoke on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District services.
Council Member Manos reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Annual Conference May 7-8, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan noted ongoing discussions with Greg Langworthy; shared that the next Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting will be held on May 28, 2026; and shared his participation in Herk Bouris Elementary School's Career & College Fair.
Mayor Magee noted that the Riverside County Transportation Commission will consider an Agreement for the Phase I Design-Build for the I-15 Express Lanes; invited the community to participate in the 13th Annual Lake Elsinore Dream Extreme Fishing Derby from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Launch Pointe, 2nd Annual Carp Quest from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and the San Diego SCCA Chapter Autocross event on May 23-24, 2026 at Diamond Stadium; and reported on his attendance at the Animal Friends of the Valleys Animal Shelter JPA meeting on May 7, 2026.
21. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 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
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