City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting August 11, 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
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 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 – 5:00 P.M.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN’s 363-130-060 and 363-130-054
Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson
Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Chen J Chen Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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4.3 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
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code Section 54956.9
Name of case: City of Lake Elsinore v Harry E. Mitchell, Debra Mitchell, and Administrator of the Estate of Harry Edward Mitchell; and All Persons Unknown Claiming an Interest in the Property Commonly Described as 164 Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California (Case Number: CVRI2102535)
5. RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:01 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.
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 all four items were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.
10. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
10.1 CalFire 2026 Second Quarter Statistical Update
This item was continued to August 25, 2026.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Leo Zoller and Nick Fitch were called to speak.
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12. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 12.6 and 12.7 being removed for discussion. 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 July 28, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.2 CC Warrant Report Dated June 29, 2026 to July 5, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.3 CC Warrant Report Dated July 6, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.4 Amendment No. 1 to the Short Form Purchase of Service Contract with Principal Interest for Security Services at the New City Hall Construction Site (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Short Form Purchase of Service Contract with Principal Interest for Security Services at the new City Hall construction site (CIP Project No. Z20006) for an additional amount not to exceed $50,544.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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12.5 Amendment No. 1 to the Law Enforcement Agreement with the County of Riverside Sheriff’s Department for Law Enforcement Services
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Law Enforcement Agreement with the County of Riverside Sheriff's Department for Law Enforcement Service to amend the Level of Service in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.6 Public Works Agreement with Precision Works, Inc. for the Demolition of the Building Located at 164 S. Main St.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Precision Works, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $198,000.00 for the demolition of the building located at 164 S. Main St., 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 $19,800.00, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
12.7 Frontier Foodservice purchase for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of Kitchen Appliances for the New City Hall Rooftop (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase from Frontier Foodservice services and equipment for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Kitchen Appliances for the New City Hall Rooftop in an amount not to exceed $147,375.96; authorize the City Manager to execute Change Orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $14,737.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was removed from the City Council Consent Calendar for discussion.
12.8 Purchase of Real Property located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Prospect Street for Downtown Parking (APN 373-151-014)
Approve the purchase of a vacant parcel of real property located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Prospect Street for downtown parking purposes for a purchase price of $135,000, plus closing costs, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement For Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions and such other ancillary documents as may be necessary to complete the purchase, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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12.9 Biennial Review of the Conflict of Interest Code
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 UPDATING THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.10 City Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Appoint Council Member Manos as the City’s Voting Delegate and City Manager Simpson as the City's Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Anaheim, CA, September 23-25, 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.11 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for Lake Water Quality Testing & Reporting
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for lake water quality testing and reporting for an additional amount of $50,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $200,000 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.12 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No. 2026-04 for a Conditional Use Permit to Legalize an Existing Cattery Located in a Residential Accessory Structure at 131 Via De La Valle
Receive and file the Notice of Decision for Planning Application No. 2026-04 approved by the Planning Commission on July 21, 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.13 Amendment No. 2 to Contractor Services Agreements for On-Call Geotechnical Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contractor Services Agreements with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. and ALTA California Geotechnical, Inc. for on-call geotechnical testing services to extend the terms for an additional 12 months in the amounts not to exceed $80,000 per fiscal year in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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12.14 Approval of Parcel Map No. 39310 for Financing Purposes
Approve Parcel Map No. 39310 for financing purposes, subject to the City Engineer's acceptance as being true and correct and authorize the City Clerk to sign the Parcel Map and arrange for its recordation.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.15 Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for Traffic Engineering Services to Evaluate the Alberhill Region
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for Traffic Engineering Services to Evaluate the Alberhill Region in an amount not to exceed $50,000 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 $5,000 for uncertainties and adjustments.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
12.16 Purchase of Two (2) Traffic Signal Bucket Trucks
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Altec Industries, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Traffic Signal Bucket Trucks in an amount not to exceed $414,616.45 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 $41,461 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
12.6 Public Works Agreement with Precision Works, Inc. for the Demolition of the Building Located at 164 S. Main St.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Precision Works, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $198,000.00 for the demolition of the building located at 164 S. Main St., 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 $19,800.00, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
City Attorney Leibold presented the staff report.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
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Moved by Council Member Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan to approve staff’s recommendation. 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)
12.7 Frontier Foodservice purchase for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of Kitchen Appliances for the New City Hall Rooftop (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase from Frontier Foodservice services and equipment for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Kitchen Appliances for the New City Hall Rooftop in an amount not to exceed $147,375.96; authorize the City Manager to execute Change Orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $14,737.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
Ace Vallejos was called to speak.
Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Carroll to approve staff’s recommendation. 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. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Vice Chair Sheridan, seconded by Agency Member Manos 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 July 28, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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13.2 SA Warrant Report Dated June 29, 2026 to July 5, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
13.3 SA Warrant Report Dated July 6, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. BUSINESS ITEMS
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Jeanie Corral, Adelia Libuszowski, Isaiah Acuna, Jamie Madden, Danielle Goking, Orquidea Wilcox, Briana Wilcox, Frances Mirabella, Michele Campbell, Daniel Miller, Ace Vallejos, and Ruben Villamil were called to speak.
17. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson wished his wife a happy 30th anniversary.
18. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold clarified and addressed additional concerns regarding the Ambassador Hotel.
19. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll thanked the community for attending National Night Out on August 4, 2026 at McVicker Canyon Park.
Council Member Tisdale shared updates from the Homeless Task Force; highlighted the success of the "Boots in the Sand" event on August 8, 2026 at Launch Pointe; and congratulated his daughter, Lauren, on graduating from the U.S. Air Force boot camp.
Council Member Manos requested that the City Attorney draft a moratorium on data centers; spoke on the action taken on the Ambassador Hotel; reported on his attendance at the Airport Land Use Commission meeting; and spoke on the City's use of flock cameras.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan reminded the community that they may ride Riverside Transit Agency buses for 25 cents through August 31, 2026 and youth may ride free through December 31, 2027; and shared his participation in the Elsinore Valley Regional Pony Baseball Leadership & Certification weekend with Council Member Carroll.
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Mayor Magee invited the community to attend and participate in the SCCA Autocross event August 15-16,2026 at Diamond Stadium; and announced the grand opening of the Ice Cave on August 23, 2026.
20. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 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