City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting July 14, 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
And via Zoom
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, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no speakers.
4. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
5.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9: One potential case.
Dispute regarding Public Works Construction Contract (Dated December 9, 2025) Senior Housing Electrical, Bid Set ‘D’ Project Number Z20026. The contractor, Siepker Electric, asserts it is entitled to additional compensation for labor, materials, and lost profits following the City determination to terminate the contract for convenience. City staff has disputed the claim for additional compensation.
5.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 374-253-003, 374-253-004, 374-253-009
Agency negotiators: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Cheung Danny Tak Keung Chan Karen Yoke Me, Nguyen Family Trust DTD and Nguyen Quang Xuan
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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 and 373-210-042
Agency negotiators: Executive Director Simpson, Assistant Executive Director Buckley, and 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 and the Successor Agency recessed into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
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 both City Council Closed Session items and the Successor Agency item were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
11.1 Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Construction Update
Nelson Nuezca, Engineering Manager, presented the update.
11.2 Riverside County Sheriff’s Office 2026 Second Quarter Statistical Update
Captain Boydd introduced Sergeant Flores, Riverside Sheriff's Office, who presented the update.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Kimberly Ryan was called to speak.
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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 June 23, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated June 01, 2026 to June 07, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated June 08, 2026 to June 14, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.4 Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation No. 30 Into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Tract Map (TM) 37703 (In-N-Out)
Adopt by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, 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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13.5 Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation No. 32 into Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) for Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 379-315-033 (Riverside Drive Apartments)
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.
13.6 Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Citrone Consulting’s Development Agreement to Revise the Community Benefit Fee
Adopt 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-2026-03) FOR CITRONE CONSULTING, LOCATED AT 31889 CORYDON ROAD, UNIT 170 (APN: 370- 031-007).
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.7 Public Works Construction Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for the City Hall Alley Improvements Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for the City Hall Alley Improvements Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $198,100.00 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 $19,810.00 for construction uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete and the improvements are accepted.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.8 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, 2029-2030
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2027-2028, 2028-2029, AND 2029-2030; and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the revised Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside, allowing the City to participate in the Urban County Consolidated Planning Programs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.9 Professional Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Implementation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for the implementation of Enterprise Asset Management platform in an amount not to exceed $275,160.20 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 $27,516 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.10 On-Call Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for Shoulder and Dirt Road Grading Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services On-Call Agreement with Edmondson Construction Co. for shoulder and dirt road grading in an amount not to exceed $75,000 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 $7,500 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.11 Public Works Construction Agreement with KRGS Roofing, Inc. for Roof Replacement on the Summerhill Park Restroom Building and Launch Pointe Bait & Tackle General Store (CIP Project Nos. Z20005 and Z40023)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with KRGS Roofing, Inc., for Roof Replacement at Summerhill Park Restroom Building and Launch Pointe Bait & Tackle General Store in an amount not to exceed $162,932 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $16,293 for uncertainties and adjustments, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.12 Professional Services Agreement with RE Consulting for Environmental Documentation for the Vista Lago Global Academy Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RE Consulting in an amount not to exceed $84,600 to prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance documents in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Agency Member Manos, seconded by Agency Member Carroll, 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 June 23, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated June 01, 2026 to June 07, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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14.3 SA Warrant Report Dated June 08, 2026 to June 14, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.4 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) for Annual Citywide Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium to Apply a 3.20% Consumer Price Index
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Annual Citywide Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium to apply a 3.20% Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment and increase compensation by an additional $960 for a total amount not to exceed $30,960 in such final form as approved by the Agency Attorney.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District and the Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR THE CITYWIDE
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LLMD); and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:28 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
Shane Spicer presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m.
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Moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan to adopt the two 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)
15.2 Approve Placing Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE PUBLIC
NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:32 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
Shane Spicer presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Carroll, 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)
15.3 Approve Placing Delinquent Refuse Bills on the FY 2026-2027 Tax Roll
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA AFFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FEES AND DIRECTING THEIR COLLECTION ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
City Manager Simpson presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
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The Public Hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan 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 ITEMS
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Harvey Ryan was called to speak.
Greg Langworthy was called to speak.
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
19. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
20. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll invited the community to attend National Night Out from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at McVicker Canyon Park.
Council Member Tisdale reminded residents to clear standing water on their property and report excessive mosquitoes; and invited the community to enjoy the Boots in the Sand concert on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Launch Pointe.
Council Member Manos invited the community to enjoy the Live at the Lakefront summer concert series on Thursdays in July at Launch Pointe; and reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council and Transportation Committee, Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Committee, and Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan shared a letter he received from one of the residents of his District; invited residents to participate in and attend the Fast & Loud Exotic Night car show from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on July 25, 2026 in Downtown; reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency meeting and reminded residents that they can ride RTA buses for 25 cents through August 31, 2026 and youth ride free through December 31, 2026; and congratulated his godson, Cory Poplawski, and his fiancée, Emily Aziz, on their upcoming wedding.
Mayor Magee reminded residents to keep their pets safe in the heat.
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21. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, July 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