City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting July 28, 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 Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 1 - Council/Agency Member Tisdale
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: APN’s 371-090-022, 003, 004, 371-150-010 & 371-160-007 Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and GMB Land, LLC/Steve Galvez Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
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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 and Golden State Concessions and Catering, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
6. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
7. RECONVENE - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency were called to order at 7:00 p.m.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
9. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Council/Agency Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 1 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that the two City Council items were discussed; no reportable action was taken on the first item, and the City Council gave direction to staff regarding the second item.
Agency Counsel Leibold noted that the Successor Agency will recess into closed session following the open session meeting to discuss Item No. 5.1.
11. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
11.1 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for July 2026 – Precision Concepts
Recognize Precision Concepts as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for July 2026.
Mayor Magee presented the Certificate to Diana Bell, Co-owner.
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11.2 CalFire 2026 Second Quarter Statistical Update
This item was continued to August 11, 2026.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Nicole Dailey was called to speak.
Kimberly Davidson was called to speak.
Gianna Mascio was called to speak.
Araceli Preciado was called to speak.
Candance Lace was called to speak.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Emery Doherty was called to speak.
Kim Cousins 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 with Agenda Item Nos. 13.5 and 13.11 being removed for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Council Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (0): Council Members Tisdale
Carried (4 to 0)
13.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 14, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.2 CC Warrant Report Dated June 15, 2026 to June 21, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.3 CC Warrant Report Dated June 22, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.4 CC Investment Report for June 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for June 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.5 Agreement for Equipment Purchase and Services with Moleaer for Lake Water Quality Equipment
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement with Moleaer, Inc. for the purchase of custom water treatment system since it is a non-replicable, in an amount not to exceed $6,765,000 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 $676,500 for uncertainties and adjustments; and waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G).
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
13.6 Lakeshore Private Property Owners Access Agreement
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Access Agreements with the private property owners along Lakeshore Drive between St. John Way and Manning Street for access to the property in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.7 Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreement with Reliable Rentals, Inc. for Citywide Portable Sanitation Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreement with Reliable Rentals, Inc. for additional levee portable sanitation services and increase the compensation by an additional $2,840 for a total amount not to exceed $37,640 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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13.8 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for On-Call Engineering in Support of the Public Works and Land Development Departments
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. to support the Public Works and Land Development Departments in an amount not to exceed $150,000 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 $15,000 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.9 Contractor Services Agreement with Cotter Construction, Inc. for the Annual Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repair Program (CIP Project No. Z10067)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with Cotter Construction, Inc. for the Annual Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repair Program in an amount not to exceed $580,000.00 per fiscal year 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 $58,000.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.10 Approval of Tract Map No. 25475 for Tuscany Crest
Approve Final Tract Map No. 25475, subject to City Engineer’s acceptance as being true and correct, authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for recordation, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction of Improvement Agreements for Street Improvements and Monumentation for the Tuscany Crest project.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
13.11 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TC Sports, Inc. for the Operation Services of Rosetta Canyon Sports Park
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TC Sports, Inc. for field maintenance of Rosetta Canyon Sports Park in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00 per year 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 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
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13.12 Auto Center Drive Bridge Improvement Supplement Agreement No. F013 for Federal Aid Project CPFL-5074(022) to the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement 08-5074F15
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE FEDERAL AID PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F013 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 08- 5074F15 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY PROJECT AUTO CENTER DRIVE
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
2. Authorize City Manager to sign CPFL-5074(022) Auto Center Drive Bridge Improvement Program Supplement No. F013 to the Administering Agency- State Master Agreement No. 08-5074F15 and all subsequent CPFL-5074(022) Auto Center Drive Bridge Improvement project-specific Program Supplement Agreements; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to return the signed agreement, in duplicate, to the California Department of Transportation Office of Local Programs for execution.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
13.5 Agreement for Equipment Purchase and Services with Moleaer for Lake Water Quality Equipment
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Equipment Purchase and Services Agreement with Moleaer, Inc. for the purchase of custom water treatment system since it is a non-replicable, in an amount not to exceed $6,765,000 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 $676,500 for uncertainties and adjustments; and waive the formal bidding process per Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G).
Assistant Director of Lake and Community Operations Gufarotti presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan, seconded by Council Member Manos to approve staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Council Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent (1): Council Member Tisdale
Carried (4 to 0)
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13.11 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TC Sports, Inc. for Operation Services of Rosetta Canyon Sports Park
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TC Sports, Inc. for field maintenance of Rosetta Canyon Sports Park in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00 per year 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 for uncertainties and adjustments.
Acting Recreation Director Davis presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Carroll to approve staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Council Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent (1): Council Member Tisdale
Carried (4 to 0)
14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Magee to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Agency Members Manos and Carroll; Vice Chair Sheridan; and Chair Magee
Absent (1): Agency Member Tisdale
Carried (4 to 0)
14.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of July 14, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.2 SA Warrant Report Dated June 15, 2026 to June 21, 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 22, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.4 SA Investment Report for June 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for June 2026.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14.5 Annual Contractor Service Agreement with AK Security Alarm, LLC for Alarm and Security Maintenance and Operation Services at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with AK Security Alarm, LLC for Alarm and Security Maintenance and Operations at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in such final form as approved by the Agency Counsel.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. BUSINESS ITEMS
16.1 Resolution Directing the City Clerk to Transmit Measure T to the City Attorney for Preparation of an Impartial Analysis for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, Authorizing the Filing of a Written Argument in Favor of Measure T, and Authorizing Rebuttal Arguments
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT
MEASURE T TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR PREPARATION OF AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE T IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9280, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL, OR ONE OR
MORE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL, TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9282, AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS, IF NECESSARY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9285.
City Clerk Alvarez presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
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Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Carroll to adopt the Resolution and designate Council Member Manos to file the written argument in favor of Measure T. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Council Members Manos and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
Absent (1): Council Member Tisdale
Carried (4 to 0)
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Deborah Gold was called to speak.
Eulene Greenwood was called to speak.
Katelyne Delos Reyes was called to speak.
Alexis Morelos was called to speak.
Holly Jackson was called to speak.
Daniel Miller was called to speak.
Jimmy Flores was called to speak.
Jennifer Hamm was called to speak.
Leticia Barron was called to speak.
Dana Hamm was called to speak.
Christian Sandoval was called to speak.
Tarek Gadd was called to speak.
18. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson shared that the California Division of Boating and Waterways will replace the floating restrooms on the Lake.
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 shared his attendance at Bloom's Five Year Celebration event, the Fast & Loud Exotic Night car show, and the soft opening of the Ice Cave; invited the community to attend the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at McVicker Canyon Park and the Boots in the Sand at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Launch Pointe; and shared that a $25M Build Grant has been awarded for the I-15 State Route 74 (Central Ave) Interchange Improvement Project.
Council Member Manos thanked the members of the community for voicing their opinions; shared the City's process regarding planning applications; and invited the community to attend the Live at the Lakefront event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Launch Pointe.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency meeting and reminded the community that they may ride RTA buses for 25 cents through August 31, 2026, and youth may ride free through December 31, 2027.
Mayor Magee advised attendees how they can continue to participate in the planning process and be notified throughout the process.
21. RECESS/ADJOURNMENT
The Successor Agency recessed into closed session, and the Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 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.
22. RECONVENE
The Successor Agency reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
23. REPORT ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
Agency Counsel Leibold reported that the Successor Agency item was discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
24. ADJOURNMENT
The Successor Agency adjourned at 9:32 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 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