City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
City Council Meeting August 25, 2026
Minutes - Final
Meeting Time:
Closed Session: NONE
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 - 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency were called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Council/Agency Members Tisdale, Manos, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sheridan; and Mayor/Chair Magee
Absent: 0 - None
4. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
4.1 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for August 2026 – Lewis Cleaners
Recognize Lewis Cleaners as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for August 2026.
Mayor Magee presented the Certificate of Recognition to Brian Cole.
4.2 2026 Summer Aquatics Update
Recreation Aide Harding presented the update.
4.3 CalFire 2026 Second Quarter Statistical Update
Chief Reed presented the update.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Mikhail Petin, Georgette Winchell, and Ace Vallejos were called to speak.
6. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Carroll to approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 6.11. 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)
6.1 Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 7, 2026 and Regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.2 CC Warrant Report Dated July 13, 2026 to July 19, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.3 CC Warrant Report Dated July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.4 CC Investment Report for July 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2026.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
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6.5 Acquisition of Environmental Mitigation Property
Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement With B-Max Mitigation Property, LLC; Lake Elsinore Mitigation Site LLC; John J. Johnson Revocable Living Trust Dated August 9, 2017; and Hushmand Taghdiri Trust Dated February 20, 1998, For the Acquisition of Approximately 44.69 Acres of Real Property (APNs 371-090-022, - 003, -004; 371-150-010; and 371-160-007) located on the Lake Elsinore Shoreline for Environmental Mitigation Purposes for a Purchase Price of $12,265,000 plus ancillary closing costs and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and such other ancillary documents as may be necessary to complete the purchase.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.6 On-Call Agreement with Nathan Ashbrook for Repairs, Maintenance, Servicing, and Related Work Associated with the Vintage Trailers at Launch Pointe Recreation Destination & RV Park
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a On-Call Agreement with Nathan Ashbrook for repairs, maintenance, servicing, and related work associated with the vintage trailers at Launch Pointe Recreation Destination & RV Park for an annual 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.
6.7 Amendment No. 3 with Blais & Associates, LLC for Grant Writing Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Blais & Associates, LLC to provide grant writing and administration services in an amount 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.
6.8 Contractor Services Agreement with Jade Window Coverings, LLC for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Interior Office Window Coverings in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with Jade Window Coverings, LLC for the design, purchase, and installation of the interior office window coverings in the New City Hall Project in an amount not to exceed $63,411.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $6,341.00 for 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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6.9 Approval of Final Tract Maps 35337-3, 35337-4, and 35337, Spyglass
Approve Final Tract Maps No. 35337-3, 35337-4, and 35337 subject to the City Engineer‘s acceptance as being true and correct, authorize the City Clerk to sign the maps and arrange for their recordation, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreements.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.10 Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail Project
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates for geotechnical testing and construction support services for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail Project in the amount of $60,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed $772,208.83 in such final form as approved by City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $6,020 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.
6.11 Purchase of One (1) Crew Cab Truck
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Moss Brothers for the purchase of one (1) crew cab truck in an amount not to exceed $64,622.44 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 $6,462 for unanticipated costs.
This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan abstaining from voting on this item.
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Agency Member Tisdale, 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)
7.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of August 11, 2026
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
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7.2 SA Warrant Report Dated July 13, 2026 to July 19, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
7.3 SA Warrant Report Dated July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026
Receive and file.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
7.4 SA Investment Report for July 2026
Receive and file the Investment Report for July 2026.
This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 Extension of Time Request for Tentative Parcel Map No. 38124 (North Elsinore Business Park Project) located between Collier Avenue and El Toro Road
1. Find that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, the extension of time request 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 (SCH No. 2022030368); and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38124 TO JUNE 14, 2030.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:31 p.m.
Planning Manager Huynh presented the staff report.
City Clerk Alvarez noted that no written requests were received.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m.
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Moved by Council Member Carroll, 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)
9. BUSINESS ITEM
9.1 Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on Data Center Development Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858
Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON
THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF NEW ENTITLEMENT
APPLICATIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
City Attorney Leibold presented the staff report.
Jeanie Corral, Araceli Preciado, Robert Murray, Mikhail Petin, Cheymene Bunke, and Ace Vallejos were called to speak in person, and Barbara Myles and Kacey Donner were called to speak on Zoom.
Moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Tisdale to adopt the Urgency 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)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Renee Griffiths, Orquidea Wilcox, and Briana Wilcox were called to speak.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Simpson had no comments.
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
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13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Carroll invited the community to participate in the City's Trunk-or-Treat event from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on October 10, 2026 in Downtown and the Food Truck Festival from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Launch Pointe; and shared his attendance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pool at the Lake Elsinore Casino.
Council Member Tisdale spoke on his attendance at the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting on August 20, 2026 and shared mosquito and vector control tips; spoke on his attendance at the Western Riverside Council of Governments meeting on August 3, 2026; and thanked Richard and Von Piceno for hosting a luncheon for the City's first responders, public works, and staff.
Council Member Manos encouraged high school juniors and seniors to apply to participate in the Dream Extreme Future Leaders Program; and announced that this year's MariachiFest will be held on September 19, 2026 at Diamond Stadium.
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan recognized Lewis Cleaners; shared his participation in Riverside Transit Agency's Touch-a-Truck event on August 23, 2026 at Diamond Stadium; and congratulated Marie Emma Wharton and Monica Figueroa, who are recipients of Supervisor Karen Spiegel's Senior Legacy Awards.
Mayor Magee reported on three mega-warehouse fires throughout California; spoke on a new car wash violating the City's noise ordinance; and spoke on the caring nature of the City's residents.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 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