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