City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting June 09, 2026
Minutes - Final
Meeting Time:
Closed Session: 5:00 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 – 5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency were called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - Council/Agency Member Manos
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
Council/Agency Member Manos arrived at 5:01 p.m.
4. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Gov’t Code Section 54957.6)
City negotiators: City Manager Jason Simpson; Assistant City Manager Shannon Buckley
Employee organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 777
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 378-254-009
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Herrera Francisco Sanchez Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
4.3 CLOSED SESSION TITLE
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 373-210-040 and 373-210-042
Agency negotiators: Executive Director Simpson, Assistant Executive Director Buckley, Agency Counsel Leibold
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
6. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan left Closed Session at 5:14 p.m., before discussion of the Successor Agency item.
7. RECONVENE - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency reconvened 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 two City Council and one Successor Agency items were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
11.1 America’s 250th Anniversary
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America’s Independence.
Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation to Joyce Hohenadl and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
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 May 26, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated May 04, 2026 to May 10, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.4 Annual Adoption of Investment Policy
Approve and adopt the 2026 Investment Policy.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.5 Professional Service Agreement with Principal Interest, Inc. for Security Services for the Library Project Site (CIP Project No. Z20003)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Principal Interest, Inc. for security services for the Library Project site in the amount of $134,784.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a monthly 10% contingency amount of $13,478.00 for security uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.6 Professional Services Agreement with Principal Interest, Inc. for Security Services for the Senior Housing Project (CIP Project No. Z20026)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Principal Interest, Inc. security services for the Senior Housing Project site in an amount not to exceed $134,784.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a monthly 10% contingency amount of $13,478.00 for security uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.7 Adoption of the Lake Elsinore Film Attraction Plan
Adopt the Lake Elsinore (“Film LE”) Film Attraction Plan to establish a coordinated strategy to increase film production activity within the City of Lake Elsinore, enhance economic development opportunities, support local businesses, promote tourism, and position Lake Elsinore as a film-friendly destination within Southern California.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.8 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SB-1 Project Declaration
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.9 2026 Annual Consumer Price Index Increase for Refuse Collection Services Provided by CR&R
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.10 Agreement with Wesco for Lighting Installation Services at Tuscany Hills Ball Field (CIP Project No. Z40021)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with Wesco for Lighting Installation Services at Tuscany Hills Ball Field in an amount not to exceed $103,738.56 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $10,373 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Carroll, 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 May 26, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated May 04, 2026 to May 10, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.3 SA Warrant Report Dated May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 15.1 Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 30 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Tract Map (TM) 37703 (In-N-Out)
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. 30);
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. 30); and
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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 7:12 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Council Member Carroll, seconded by Council Member Manos to continue the Public Hearing to June 23, 2026. 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 Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
Receive and file the informational report on City of Lake Elsinore vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m.
Human Resources Manager Avina presented the staff report.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos to receive and file the report. 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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15.3 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:19 p.m.
Assistant Director of Administrative Services Rafferty presented the staff report.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos to adopt the Resolution. 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 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget, Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule, and the GANN Limit
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2026-27 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE CONTROLS ON
CHANGES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS;
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE; and
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS GANN LIMIT FOR FY 2026-27 AND SELECTING THE POPULATION AND
INFLATION FACTOR ACCORDINGLY.
Assistant Director of Administrative Services Rafferty presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
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Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan to adopt the three Resolutions. 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
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
Steve Major was called to speak.
John Thornton was called to speak.
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson invited Division Chief Reed to introduce Battalion Chief Burris.
19. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
20. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll shared his attendance at and his children's participation in the Just for Kids Fishing Derby.
Council Member Tisdale shared his participation in the Memorial Day Flag Friday at Rice Canyon; wished his daughter a happy birthday and congratulated her on her appointment to and swearing-in with the Air Force; encouraged residents to prepare and be ready for wildfires; and shared information on how to prevent mosquito bites.
Council Member Manos reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council and Transportation Committee meeting on June 4, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan reminded residents that youth ride Riverside Transit Agency buses free through December 31, 2026 and adults may ride from June 1-August 31, 2026 for 25 cents.
Mayor Magee shared that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife purchased 959 acres of habitat in Lake Elsinore with an $11 million grant; reported that he will attend the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting on June 10, 2026 where the Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the budget; invited the community to spectate and participate in the San Diego SCCA Chapter Autocross event on June 20-21, 2026 at Diamond Stadium; and announced that 76 cats, dogs, and guinea pigs were adopted at the Animal Friends of the Valleys Free Adoption Day on June 6, 2026.
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21. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:12 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 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