City of Lake Elsinore

City Council Meeting

Agenda – Final

 

Steve Manos, Mayor

Brian Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem

Timothy J. Sheridan, Council Member

Natasha Johnson, Council Member

Robert E. Magee, Council Member

Jason Simpson, City Manager

Meeting Date:

November 12, 2024

 

Closed Session:  6:00 PM

Public Session:  7:00 PM

 

Cultural Center

183 N. Main Street

Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

 

 

The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ comments, input and interests provide the City Council with valuable information regarding issues of the community.  

 

Meeting Information 

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, and the agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall. The agenda and related reports are also available on the City’s website at www.Lake-Elsinore.org. Meetings are conducted in person, televised live on Spectrum Cable Station Channel 29 and Frontier Cable Channel 31, and streamed online at http://www.lake-elsinore.org/city-government/city-council/webcast-videos. If you are attending the meeting in person, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Cultural Center to assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

Public Comments – Addressing the City Council 

Any person wishing to address the City Council on items not included on the Agenda may do so during Public Comments for 1 minute at the beginning of the meeting or during Public Comments for 3 minutes at the end of the meeting. We respectfully ask those interested in addressing the City Council to either submit a request to speak online at http://www.lake-elsinore.org/city-government/agendas-and-minutes or complete and present a “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk at the meeting. This Form is available on the table located inside the Council Chamber. Members of the public may also provide comments on Agenda items by noting the item on the “Request to Speak” form and will be called to address the City Council when the item is considered by the City Council during the meeting. 

 

Written Communications 

If you would like to submit written public comments, you may do so prior to the meeting either by entering them online at the link above or emailing them to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Any written communications or additional documents distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting will also be made available to the public in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.5. 

 

Accessibility Accommodations 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (951) 6743124 Ext. 269, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility


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Dream Extreme 2040 is the City’s FIRST long-term strategic plan to assist the City in its pursuit of achieving its vision. The plan is a living document that will be updated regularly and serve as the framework to guide all decision-making over the next 20 years by identifying key Anchors, Aspirations, and Strategies.


Our Vision is the City of Lake Elsinore will be the ultimate destination where all can live, work, play, build futures, and fulfill dreams.


The Anchors are the City of Lake Elsinore’s unique community assets and opportunities: The Lake, Downtown, and Action and Adventure.


• The Lake: Lake Elsinore is a vital community asset. Protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Lake is critical to Lake Elsinore’s City and community health.


• Downtown: Enhancing and creating the highest quality downtown experience will serve to create a strong sense of place that will shape the City’s identity as a place where residents and visitors can live, work, and play.


• Action and Adventure: Lake Elsinore’s programs, facilities, and natural environment will define the City as a destination for action and adventure for both visitors and residents.


Our Aspirations are broad, long-term goals that encapsulate what we hope to achieve in Lake Elsinore’s future. The City has identified 4 key aspirations to work towards.

 

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Items on the agenda that align with Aspirations from the Dream Extreme 2040 Plan are noted by the Aspiration’s icon to highlight City Council actions that help the City pursue its goals.

 

To read the plan and learn more about its implementation in the City, visit

www.Lake-Elsinore.org/DreamExtreme2040.

 

 

 


CALL TO ORDER

 

The regular meeting of the City Council will be called to order.

 

ROLL CALL

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

 

A.

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

 

B.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

(Gov’t Code Section 54956.8)

Property: APNs:  374-072-013

Agency negotiator: City Manager Simpson

Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Ignacio Munguia Rodriguez and Blanca Delgado

Under negotiation:  Price and terms of payment

 

RECESS

 

The City Council will recess to Closed Session.

 

RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council will reconvene and the Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency will be called to order.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ROLL CALL

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS

 

1)

Recognition of Manuel Acuna for Selection to Participate in the Honor Flight Program

 

Present a Certificate of Recognition.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE

 

(Please read & complete a Request to Address the City Council/Successor Agency form prior to the start of the meeting and turn it in to the City Clerk/Clerk.  The Mayor/Chair or City Clerk/Clerk will call on you to speak.)

 


CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2)

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024

 

Approve the Minutes.

 

3)

CC Warrant Report Dated September 23, 2024 to September 29, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

4)

CC Warrant Report Dated September 30, 2024 to October 06, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

5)

CC Warrant Report Dated October 07, 2024 to October 13, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

6)

CC Warrant Report Dated October 10, 2024 to October 16, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

7)

CC Investment Report for September 2024

 

Receive and file the Investment Report for September 2024.

 

8)

Certificate of Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024

 

Receive and file the Certificate of Distinguished Budget Presentation for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024

 

9)

Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.) Allocation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Community Support Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

 

 

  1. Adopt the Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.) Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;

 

  1. Approve the submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside; and

 

  1. Approve allocation of Community Support Funds.

 

 

10)

Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Supplemental Agreement 2024 - 2025 Program Year

 

Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement between the County of Riverside and the City of Lake Elsinore for the Use of 2024 – 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds.

 


11)

Request by Property Owner That City Quitclaim Any Interest in Real Property Within Previous Alignment of Highway 74

 

Authorize the City Manager to execute Quitclaim Deeds concerning the Subject Properties in favor of the Property Owner and take such other actions necessary to effectuate the dismissal of the City from the quiet title action concerning the Subject Properties, including executing a settlement agreement, in such forms as approved by the City Attorney.

 

12)

Authorization to Apply for Additional Unclaimed Funds Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Set Aside Funds for Project Homekey Projects

 

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD AGREEMENT ISSUED UNDER THE 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE (CDBG-CV).

 

13)

Update to Winterfest Road Closures for the 2024 Event

 

Approve amended temporary road closures for the Winterfest Parade and Event in Historic Downtown and neighboring roads for the December 7, 2024 event, as identified in the attached traffic plans, and allow for changes as necessary and approved by the City Engineer.

 

14)

Professional Services Agreement with SMAX Entertainment LLC

 

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SMAX Entertainment LLC in an amount not to exceed (1) $16,000 for entertainment consulting services and (2) $66,000 for artist fees and related booking fees, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, and further authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not exceeding $6,600 for uncertainties and adjustments.

 

15)

Construction Contract Award for Marina Landscape, Inc. for the I15 Main Street Interchange Landscape Improvement Project CIP Z10094

 

Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $1,356,549.57 for the I-15 Main Street Interchange Landscape Improvement Project CIP No. Z10094, authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $135,654.96, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted into the City-maintained roadway network.

 

16)

Professional Design Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Final Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate, and Construction Support for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 Project

 

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for Professional Design Services with KOA Corporation (KOA) in an amount $79,989 plus an additional 10% contingency, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

 


SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR

 

17)

Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of October 22, 2024

 

Approve the Minutes.

 

18)

SA Warrant Report Dated September 23, 2024 to September 29, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

19)

SA Warrant Report Dated September 30, 2024 to October 06, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

20)

SA Warrant Report Dated October 10, 2024 to October 16, 2024

 

Receive and File.

 

21)

SA Investment Report for September 2024

 

Receive and file.

 

22)

Public Works Construction Agreement with Sports Field Services for the Stadium Facility Project, CIP Project No. RDA Z20003

 

Award and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with Sports Field Services in an amount not to exceed $128,770.00 for the baseball field removal and field preparation for new sod Sports Field Services in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the Successor Agency Counsel, authorize the Executive Director to execute change orders not to exceed the 10% contingency amount of $12,877.00, and authorize the Agency Secretary to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete.

 

23)

Public Works Construction Agreement with West Coast Turf for the Stadium Facility Project, Cip Project No. RDA Z20003

 

Award and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Public Works Construction Agreement with West Coast Turf in an amount not to exceed $101,200.00 for the baseball field sod replacement in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the Successor Agency Counsel, authorize the Executive Director to execute change orders not to exceed the 10% contingency amount of $10,120.00, and authorize the Agency Secretary to record the Notice of Completion once the work is complete.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES

 

(Please read & complete a Request to Address the City Council/Successor Agency form prior to the start of the meeting and turn it in to the City Clerk/Clerk.  The Mayor/Chair or City Clerk/Clerk will call on you to speak.)

 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS


CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Lake Elsinore City Council will adjourn to the next Regular meeting of Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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.

 

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

 

I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby affirm that a copy of the forgoing agenda was posted at City Hall at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

 

 

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Candice Alvarez, MMC

City Clerk