Lake Elsinore — 2026-01-27

City Council

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10.1 Recognition of Sergeant Richard A. Vargas\nRecommendation:\nPresent a Certificate of Recognition to Sergeant Richard A. Vargas.
#2 Order of Business 10
10.2 Business in Action Monthly Spotlight-Mason Motorsports\nRecommendation:\nRecognize Mason Motorsports as the City of Lake Elsinore's Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for January 2026.
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12.1 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026\nRecommendation:\nApprove the Minutes.
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12.10 Agreement for Clearwater Pipeline Inc. for the water and sewer connection in the new City Hall Project (CIP Project No. 220006).\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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. 220006) 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.
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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. 220006)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
#12 Order of Business 12
12.12 Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for Architecture Services for Conceptual Development for the City Amphitheater (CIP Project No. 220039)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
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12.13 Purchase of Real Property for Regional Community Park (APN 379-180-002)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
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12.14 Final Contract Change Order to the Public Works Construction Agreement with Griffith Company, Inc. for the 1-15 Main Street Interchange Improvement Project (CIP Project No. Z10017)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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 1-15 Main Street
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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\nStation No. 85\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
#2 Order of Business 12
12.2 CC Warrant Report dated December 22, 2025 to December 28, 2025\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file.
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12.3 CC Warrant Report dated December 29, 2025 to January 04, 2026\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file.
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12.4 CC Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file.
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12.5 CC Investment Report for December 2025\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file the Investment Report for December 2025.
#6 Order of Business 12
12.6 Reappointment to the Measure Z Citizens Committee\nRecommendation:\nReappoint Jimmy Gist (District 5) to serve on the Lake Elsinore Measure Z Citizens Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2027.
#7 Order of Business 12
12.7 Right of Entry Agreement and License between the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Yacht Club\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
#8 Order of Business 12
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)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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. 220006).
#9 Order of Business 12
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. 220006)\nRecommendation:\nApprove 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.
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13.1 Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency Meeting of January 13, 2026\nRecommendation:\nApprove the Minutes.
#2 Order of Business 13
13.2 SA Warrant Report dated January 05, 2026 to January 11, 2026\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file.
#3 Order of Business 13
13.3 SA Investment Report for December 2025\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file the Investment Report for October 2023.
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14.1 Planning Application No. 2025-11 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 39310) - A\nRequest 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\nRecommendation:\n1. 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\n2. 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.Interchange Improvement Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
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15.1 Adoption of the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Industry Growth and Attraction Plan (2026-2040)\nRecommendation:\nAdopt 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.
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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)
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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\nnegotiation: Price and terms of payment
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4.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code § § 54957(B): 54957.6) Unrepresented\nEmployee: City Attorney