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- City Council consent calendar (items 2–29): Approved (motion by Councilman Manos; second by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson). Vote: 5-0.

- Successor Agency consent calendar (5 items): Approved (motion by Agency Member Johnson; second by Agency Member Manos). Vote: 5-0.

- Public hearing: Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan budget (FY2025–26 through FY2029–30): Adopted by council (motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson; second by Councilman Manos). Vote: 5-0.

- Public hearing: Ordinance amendment to Chapter 17.156 (Cannabis uses): Introduced by title; waiver of further reading approved. Vote: 5-0.

- Public hearing / Business item: Introduction of ordinances to amend development agreements (6 cannabis businesses): Introduced by title; waiver of further reading approved. Vote: 5-0. Businesses listed in staff presentation: Modern Leaf (EMBR), Alba Systems, LE Investment Group dba Mister Nice Guy, Green Origins dba The Syndicate, IE Lisonbee dba The Syndicate, The Healing Tree (addresses listed in staff presentation).

- Business item: Adoption of FY2025 annual operating budget, schedule of authorized positions, and Gann limit: Adopted (motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson; second by Councilman Manos). Vote: 4-1 (transcript records the outcome but does not include a roll-call of individual votes in the final tally; one council member voiced opposition during debate).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Lake Elsinore - City Council Meeting (trimmed) - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken at the meeting: consent calendars and successor agency consent approved 5-0; CIP adopted 5-0; cannabis code amendments introduced 5-0; DA amendments introduced for six cannabis businesses 5-0; FY2025 operating budget approved 4-1.","taxTitle","Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California","taxId",3775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6522249,"Council adopts FY2025 operating budget and staffing schedule after 4-1 vote; debate centers on economic development spending and patrol hours",976,2260000,3236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795&start=2260&end=3236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795/thumbnail_2260000.jpg","/articles/6522249/Lake-Elsinore/Riverside-County/California/Council-adopts-FY2025-operating-budget-and-staffing-schedule-after-4-1-vote-debate-centers-on-economic-development-spending-and-patrol-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522249-012041abe654e004a60526fe7190f1ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508225&Signature=C3ww5uN3JjsyUou8IsYDzBAgyTTSns2Yy9wtTDC~5IX98~tzmj3RgWrDjgWaXHBSCbwXQU1uEPNfFg3RmHdzAE80hDuWeATe7xjHMU8BuczDjfE1piuIsry6hZ29j3CVWj3Cm4~BfockaOqfahqqqmr6S78uBWSBbS0Wkq3xU1~O02uhtI1TCsmyTfjpOaPRYstI6KewV8C6gO-R7u0svpTaFLGvby7uIMn8NpmW2CGYhbEABLVABeR7i7Lrg1Yhf5f8k7h8tz-yTIdV-WTKwU2W--ykIsw75WVV-2Tfa5wGUvJsPg8puKdXvmQ6qY782tNYz3-61Loo8SZu1OFpsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Elsinore City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025 annual operating budget, the schedule of authorized positions and the Gann limit on a 4-1 vote (motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson; second by Councilman Manos).

The budget presentation by Assistant Administrative Services Director Brennan Rafferty and supplemental remarks by finance and department staff showed overall revenue increases (noting sales and property tax growth) and rising expenditures. Key budget details discussed by staff and councilmembers included a 15% increase in the police budget tied to a collective bargaining agreement and the addition of a traffic motor deputy, and a planned change in the fire staffing model that contributed to a higher fire allocation. The presentation noted Measure Z funds of approximately $27,100,000 available next year, including roughly $17,000,000 in new tax revenue; staff identified top spending priorities and that roughly half of Measure Z appropriations will fund capital projects.

Council debate centered on several topics. Mayor Pro Tem McGee expressed concerns about recurring economic development spending and the city’s ability to show a return on a roughly $1,000,000 request; McGee also pressed staff about a constituent request to increase patrol hours and said she was not inclined to support the budget as presented: \"As presented today, I'm not inclined to support this budget, but I'd like to work with my colleagues and with staff on making some changes at midyear.\" Councilmembers Johnson and Manos defended the budget’s economic development investments as strategic during a downturn in sales tax and said public safety funding remains the largest share of the general fund.

After discussion, the council approved the budget on a 4-1 recorded outcome. The meeting transcript does not include a roll-call naming each vote in the final tally; the council earlier debated patrol-hours estimates, potential interjurisdictional cost-sharing and planning‑department staffing levels, and staff and council signaled willingness to revisit items at midyear.","Council approved the FY2025 annual operating budget, schedule of authorized positions and Gann limit by a 4-1 vote after debate over a $1 million economic development allocation, patrol hours and planning staffing levels.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6522254,"Council introduces amendments to development agreements for six cannabis businesses, revises community benefit fee terms",357,1868000,2225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795&start=1868&end=2225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795/thumbnail_1868000.jpg","/articles/6522254/Lake-Elsinore/Riverside-County/California/Council-introduces-amendments-to-development-agreements-for-six-cannabis-businesses-revises-community-benefit-fee-terms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522254-43fa649a1e7254da0a05ca6ca30c11a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508225&Signature=cI4yshr3fCctgNbL0T-8hoqnCqqZ4pRvr380DNeAfLZxOCrgUuwk~94qjHZTSAn4J~YLbVWBkAgpRAwcAEmQSpQ6hP6g0mrvGdeWfS5nQNCkNJ2Ms2OAOu7GywOnIxMcxUOHE5cuhKHP5m~YBdN3ooFfvD7N-cWTmw62btgFt9zRWR9PQiKjTG7EbjIoDApGtlGwU6WX4N~P832J-wHSTyslIC3ky8HDImNO7htjFGxqNdx7qlPRKlrW~d7QrR3~Mo-XelKNcZo8CuhiMC2NdNYQPjkiciYBjynhrEdFmSnU22S5Xl4LRBijF~ITjWOcseuOuEQV5h~X-OA9Yuczwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Elsinore City Council held a public hearing and introduced by title amendments to the development agreements for six existing cannabis businesses, approving changes to community benefit fee (CBF) terms. The council introduced the ordinances and waived further reading by a 5-0 vote.

Principal Planner Nancy Winn told the council the amendments would apply to six businesses (Modern Leaf/EMBR; Alba Systems; LE Investment Group DBA Mister Nice Guy; Green Origins DBA The Syndicate; IE Lisonbee DBA The Syndicate; and The Healing Tree) and clarified the locations are in M1 and M2 zones and details of existing DA obligations. Staff described the recommended DA changes as: creating separate CBF rates for retail versus non‑retail uses; capping retail CBF at $25 per square foot (with no further 4% annual increases once the ceiling is reached); reducing the non‑retail CBF to $5 per square foot with no annual increase; permitting monthly CBF payments instead of the current annual lump sum; and refining the definition of floor area to distinguish retail from non‑retail.

Planner Winn said the Planning Commission reviewed the amendments and recommended approval by a 5-0 vote. After hearing no public comment, the council introduced and waived further reading for ordinances to amend each listed development agreement (motion by Councilman Sheridan, second by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson); the motion passed 5-0.

The amendments affect the existing DA numbers listed in the staff presentation; staff recommended the changes to improve predictability for operators and to address business concerns about fee levels and cash-flow timing.","Council introduced ordinances to amend development agreements for six existing cannabis operators to revise community benefit fee rates, payment schedules and floor-area definitions; motion passed 5-0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6522259,"Council introduces ordinance to amend cannabis rules in municipal code",338,1414000,1752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795&start=1414&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795/thumbnail_1414000.jpg","/articles/6522259/Lake-Elsinore/Riverside-County/California/Council-introduces-ordinance-to-amend-cannabis-rules-in-municipal-code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522259-b9630438ab8bd6ad3da18ead0704633b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508225&Signature=QteTzhh200rf5E8wUpCKmYFuArfpWoCnNszO5bUfOa9yuk94KhB51reYgpUET3MQl4tOg2gUhtv68uE0xc5sOlSr5a695JwHoyudZ-fc1hgVlJw2PeNqWH6vDekbDAJSLPC7xNkg0suI0UXBj6iSywVBP3ku9ct3hetaYCcy2JwAE9mqoZ6kngPOW5POa7JYA5DP-Nx67OXFQFGsbEHDcfTJiLAK2aWvrxPS1Y9O4uHPwe4nFCNx-6nrT0DedIeeU-Bk6wF033UfrwrfODcOn2q9agLgkVWH3gZ3kklfyvOezerg5hSNCzdDXYO9NiZOAriVEkQLiXlNtsP-jE4oTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Elsinore City Council opened a public hearing and introduced by title proposed amendments to Chapter 17.156 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code governing cannabis uses; the introduction and waiver of further reading passed 5-0.

Community Development staff explained the amendments as clarifying the regulatory framework for cannabis businesses permitted in manufacturing zones (M1 and M2), describing changes to permit counts, operational hours and retail limits. Staff said the proposed changes would modify how maximum permits are counted between zones, remove the requirement for a finding of public convenience that previously enabled additional permits, extend hours of operation from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and remove a 25% retail square-foot cap while continuing to allow retail only in conjunction with other cannabis uses such as cultivation, distribution or manufacturing. The planning commission reviewed the draft on May 20, 2025, and recommended approval 5-0.

Council discussion was supportive. Councilman Sheridan said he read the staff report and applauded the subcommittee and staff for the work: \"I read the staff report and I applaud the work of the subcommittee and the staff. This was a lot of work and I support it 100%.\" After the public hearing was closed, the council introduced the ordinance (motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson; second by Councilman Sheridan) and the motion passed 5-0.

The staff report and the ordinance text reflect the city’s approach to combining permit-counting in the M1 and M2 zones and other clarifying edits; the exact revised numeric caps and final ordinance language were those introduced and will return for further reading and formal adoption as required by law.","Council held a public hearing and introduced amendments to Chapter 17.156 (cannabis uses) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code; planning commission recommended approval; motion to introduce passed 5-0.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6522264,"Council adopts five-year capital improvement plan covering 76 projects totaling more than $700 million",566,780000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795&start=780&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071444-d32d0fd3589d827fa9064384926dd795/thumbnail_780000.jpg","/articles/6522264/Lake-Elsinore/Riverside-County/California/Council-adopts-five-year-capital-improvement-plan-covering-76-projects-totaling-more-than-700-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522264-996b39b9992bdde7fa705df40c4ede0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508225&Signature=kp2pNY9eN4jjAR7IV17zOgdwuB-Ms~v2AWkbRQzuwemknUKjb1CsKszLDRlWDuIrFK~uqY5ThzwdSyVQISZg~I1e7HacVZVhSXbsU~YwgrbRwQiy8nZ8qo5kDZ0j54Nj1kX8S4c9TC8a6Z62e-vTG2AifCE50x3zKtQbWHsIXHBcuP3hN2XDfpUlL7HjgycPWad~3olLW9pgnwR7oczWMAcfNu7mmrTJyixZ-OeMEZbFYrpElX0W4sy4zX1oZfi02QVgoUil0Kbw0gdmGsy4b83jRpeHz-IY-XVa-v4KP6qNyVW5LgsBGQMqV4LL02zA-5FoatugeOOvo4ELyqC2Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Elsinore City Council on a 5-0 vote adopted a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan budget that lists 76 projects and projects more than $700,000,000 in capital investment over the plan period.

The council adopted the CIP after a staff presentation and a public hearing. Assistant Administrative Services Director Rafferty outlined that the CIP spans five years and provides detailed project lists and funding sources; the staff report notes $93,513,349 programmed for the coming fiscal year (2025–26). The council voted to adopt the CIP on a motion by Councilwoman Natasha Johnson, seconded by Councilman Manos.

Why it matters: The CIP directs capital spending and priorities for infrastructure, parks and downtown improvements, and the riverwalk. It allocates both funded projects and a “wish list” of projects staff will pursue grant and reimbursement funding for.

City priorities and notable projects listed in the staff presentation include paving dirt roads, new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drain improvements, a traffic signal at Highway 74 and Gunnerson, improvements to the Riverwalk, completion of the Murrieta Creek Trail from Palomar Street to Lehi, and additional work at LaunchPoint. The assistant administrative services presentation characterized the majority of CIP funding as coming from reimbursements and other sources, including bond funds and interagency reimbursements.

Assistant Administrative Services Director Rafferty summarized the process and schedule for producing the CIP; Mayor Pro Tem McGee, who reviewed draft materials in advance, said after revisions her concerns were addressed and urged adoption: \"After my initial review last month, I submitted several pages of comments, questions and corrections to our city manager. Over the course of the last several weeks, all of my issues have been addressed and I feel very confident in moving this plan forward today.\" The planning commission recommended the CIP presentation materials to the council for approval as part of the public hearing process.

The council closed the public hearing and adopted the CIP by resolution (motion by Johnson; second by Manos).","Lake Elsinore City Council adopted a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering 76 projects and formalized the FY2025–26 programing; council vote 5-0.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: consent calendars, hearings and major motions (Lake Elsinore City Council)

Council adopts FY2025 operating budget and staffing schedule after 4-1 vote; debate centers on economic development spending and patrol hours

Council introduces amendments to development agreements for six cannabis businesses, revises community benefit fee terms

Council introduces ordinance to amend cannabis rules in municipal code

Council adopts five-year capital improvement plan covering 76 projects totaling more than $700 million