City of Lake Elsinore                                                             Meeting Date:

City Council Meeting                                                              January 27, 2026

Minutes

                                                                                                Meeting Time:

                                                                                                 Open Session: 05:00 PM

                                                                                                 Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.

 

                                                                                                 Cultural Center

                                                                                                 183 N. Main Street

                                                                                                 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Mayor MageeMayor Pro Tem SheridanCouncil Member TisdaleCouncil Member ManosCouncil Member Carroll

 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00 A.January 28. - 5:00 A.January 28.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There were no speakers.

4.

CLOSED SESSION

4.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of 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)

4.2

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN: 379-180-002Agency negotiator: City Manager SimpsonNegotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Mark GoreUnder negotiation: Price and terms of payment

4.3

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov’t Code § § 54957(B); 54957.6) Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney

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

9.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

City Attorney Leibold reported that all three items were discussed; however, no reportable action was taken.

10.

PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS

10.1

Recognition of Sergeant Richard A. Vargas

• Present a Certificate of Recognition to Sergeant Richard A. Vargas.

Mayor Magee announced that the Certificate of Recognition would be delivered to Sergeant Richard A. Vargas.

10.2

Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – Mason Motorsports

• Recognize Mason Motorsports as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for January 2026.

Mayor Magee presented the Certificate to Neal and Robert Mason.

11.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE

There were no speakers.

 

12.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan

  Approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 12.1 being removed for discussion.

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

12.2

CC Warrant Report dated December 22, 2025 to December 28, 2025

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.3

CC Warrant Report dated December 29, 2025 to January 04, 2026

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.4

CC Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.5

CC Investment Report for December 2025

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file the Investment Report for December 2025.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.6

Reappointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Reappoint Jimmy Gist (District 5) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2027.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.7

Right of Entry Agreement and License between the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Right of Entry Agreement and License with the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club for the use of City property to operate the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.8

Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Triton Technology Solutions, Inc. for the design, purchase, and installation of the audio-visual presentation and production and broadcast system in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the Public Works’ Construction Agreement with Triton Technology Solutions Inc. in an amount not to exceed $206,180.87 for the audio-visual presentation and production and broadcast system for the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006).
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.9

Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. for the Design, Custom Fabrication, Installation of Millwork, Doors and Trim in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Work’s Construction Agreement with Endresen Development, Inc. for the design, custom fabrication and installation of millwork, doors, and trim in the New City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.10

Agreement for Clearwater Pipeline Inc. for the water and sewer connection in the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006).

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Work’s Construction Agreement with Clearwater Pipeline Inc. for the water and sewer connection in the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. Z20006) in an amount not to exceed $257,212.00 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 $25,721.00; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.11

Agreement with SC Fire Suppression, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of the Server Room Clean Agent Fire Suppression and Detection Systems for the New City Hall (CIP Project No. Z20006)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with SC Fire Suppression, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,955.00 for the purchase and installation of the clean agent fire suppression and detection systems in the new city hall server rooms 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 $16,950.00; and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once work is completed.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.12

Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for Architecture Services for Conceptual Development for the City Amphitheater (CIP Project No. Z20039)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for architecture services related to conceptual development for the City Amphitheater in an amount not to exceed $31,800.00 in such final form as approve by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency of $3,180 for unanticipated costs.

   

  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.13

Purchase of Real Property for Regional Community Park (APN 379-180-002)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve the purchase of approximately 18.12 acres of real property located on Riverside Drive (APN 379-180-002) for $2.1M and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an assignment of the Purchase Agreement and such other ancillary documents as it relates to the land acquisition and grant approval, as may be necessary to complete the purchase once requirements have been satisfied, in such form as approved by the City Attorney.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.14

Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project (CIP Project No. Z10017)

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. in amount not to exceed $109,375 for the settlement totaling $485,000 for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.15

Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Commercial Door Company, Inc. for Removal and Installation of Four (4) Rolling Steel Service Doors at Fire Station No. 85

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Commercial Door Company, Inc. for the removal and installation of four (4) rolling steel service doors at Fire Station No. 85 and increase compensation by an additional $58,350.00 for a total amount not to exceed $88,350.00 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the City Council Consent Calendar.

12.1

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026

• Moved By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Seconded By Steve Manos

  approve with a correction to the motion for Agenda Item No. 16.2.

  
  

  Yes (5):

  Steve Manos, Timothy J. Sheridan, Michael Carroll, Robert E. Magee, and Brian Tisdale

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

13.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR

• Moved By Brian Tisdale
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan

  Approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.

  
  

  Yes (5):

  Steve Manos, Timothy J. Sheridan, Robert E. Magee, Michael Carroll, and Brian Tisdale

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

13.1

Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of January 13, 2026

• Moved By Brian Tisdale
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Approve the Minutes.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.

13.2

SA Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026

• Moved By Brian Tisdale
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.

13.3

SA Investment Report for December 2025

• Moved By Brian Tisdale
  Seconded By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Receive and file the Investment Report for October 2023.
  
  Carried

This item was approved on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.

14.

PUBLIC HEARING

14.1

Planning Application No. 2025-11 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 39310) – A Request to Subdivide an Existing 81.38-acre Parcel into Two Parcels (35.64 acres and 45.74 acres, respectively) for Financing Purposes located South of Sugarbush Lane and East of Cottonwood Canyon Road

• Moved By Steve Manos
  Seconded By Brian Tisdale
  1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (“Common Sense Exemption”); and
  2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39310, TO SUBDIVIDE 81.38 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS THAT ARE 35.64 ACRES AND 45.74 ACRES IN SIZE FOR FINANCING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CANYON HILLS ESTATES SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT APN 365-230-001.
  
  

  Yes (5):

  Timothy J. Sheridan, Robert E. Magee, Steve Manos, Michael Carroll, and Brian Tisdale

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

The Public Hearing was opened at 7:16 p.m.

Principal Planner Nancy Huynh presented the staff report.

There were no speakers.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.

15.

BUSINESS ITEM

15.1

Adoption of the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan (2026-2040)

• Moved By Timothy J. Sheridan
  Seconded By Brian Tisdale
  Adopt the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan (2026-2040) to establish a long-range framework that positions Lake Elsinore as a premier destination and innovation hub for action sports, strengthens the City’s tourism and visitor economy, activates Lake and outdoor recreation assets, and supports workforce development and business attraction consistent with the City’s 2040 Dream Extreme Vision Plan.
  
  

  Yes (5):

  Steve Manos, Robert E. Magee, Timothy J. Sheridan, Michael Carroll, and Brian Tisdale

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

Economic Development and Legislative Affairs Director Gonzalez presented the staff report.

There were no speakers.

16.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES

Blanca Valle Welling was called to speak.

17.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

City Manager Simpson had no comments.

18.

CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

City Attorney Leibold had no comments.

19.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED

Council Member Carroll thanked staff and fellow Council Members for helping him acclimate to his role.

Council Member Tisdale reminded residents to dump water to prevent mosquitos; and provided updates from the Homeless Task Force and on Walker Canyon.

Council Member Manos encouraged residents to participate in Adult Slow Pitch Softball.

Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan reminded residents that youth may ride Riverside Transit Agency buses for free through December 31, 2026, reported on his attendance at the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting on January 22, 2026, and announced that the next T-Now meeting would be held at 12:00 p.m. on January 28, 2026 at Launch Pointe; invited the community to attend the Lake Elsinore Historical Society's fourth Ruth Atkins Speaker Series event at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the Cultural Center; reported on his attendance at a meeting with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District; congratulated the Students of the Month; shared his experience at the Studio 215/IE Now Ribbon Cutting ceremony on January 23, 2026 at the MSJC Menifee Campus; and honored the memory of Dorothy Langford.

Mayor Magee reported on his attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget & Implementation Committee meeting, announcing that the Federal government will be allocating $5 million for the I-15; announced that Congressman Calvert has secured the City $8 million for lake water quality improvements; and reminded the community to renew their fishing license and Launch Pointe annual pass.

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 7:58 p.m. in memory of Dorothy Langford to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 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.

21.

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