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Home My WebLink About06-09-2015 City Council Minutes'Y OF W. Cil L(1 KE L LS I`tQIZL- V nn.V, FXrRI:XiI 0 Tuesday, June 0, 2015 CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes City Council STEVE MANOS, MAYOR BRIAN TISDALE, MAYOR PRO TEM DARYL HICKMAN, COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT MAGEE, COUNCIL MEMBER NATASHA JOHNSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GRANT YATES, CITYMANAGER 7:00 PM Mayor Manos called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE. CA 92530 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Member Hickman, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tom Tisdale, and Mayor Manos Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, and Deputy City Clerk Girdn CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case Cultural Center City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session to discuss the Item identified on City Council Closed Session. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. Mayor Manos reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marissa Hill, Senior with Girl Scout Troop # 1124. City of Lake Elsinore Page City Council Meeting Minutes ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Member Hickman, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, and Mayor Manos Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Simpson, Community Development Director Taylor, Interim Public Works Director Smith, Community Services Director Skinner, Police Chief Hollingsworth, Fire Chief Newman, and Deputy City Clerk Giron CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss one (1) potential case of Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. City Attorney Leibold stated that no reportable action was taken. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS * ** Recognition of Girl Scout Troop # 1124 Mayor Manos and Council Member Johnson presented certificates of recogntion to Girl Scout Troop # 1124. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pam Nelson, resident of Warner Springs and Chair of the Sierra Club of the San Gorgonio Chapter, thanked Council and staff for their support of the Murrieta Creek Regional Trail Project. The four (4) city planning team, Cities of Temecula, Wildomar, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and the Sierra Club received the Merit Award from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Ms.Nelson recognized former staff member Claudia Davis and Community Services Director Skinner. Sonja Wang, new owner of the The Links thanked Mayor Manos, Council Member Johnson and City Manager Yates. Ms. Wang stated as new owners, they are committed to restore and maintain The Links as a premier recreation center. Robert Lewis, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke regarding future development in the Alberhill area and stated it is his understanding the delay is that the City is not releasing the necessary documents for public comments. Mr. Lewis requested that the City release the necessary documents, so that the public can make comments regarding development of the Alberhill area. City or Lake Elsinore Page 2 June 9, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 CONSENT CALENDAR 1) ID# 14-609 Approval of Minutes Attachments: CC Minute Report CC Minutes of 5 -12 -2015 It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted. 2) ID# 14 -610 Warrant List dated May 28, 2015 Attachments: City_Staff Report 6 -09 -15 Warrant Summary City 05 28 15 Warrant List City 05 28 15 It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore receive and file the Warrant List dated on May 28, 2015. 3) ID# 14 -611 Annual Adoption of the Investment Policy Attachments: REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL -2015 Investment Policv 2015 Investment Policv City of Lake Elsinore Memo PFM Group Under Government Code Section 53646(a), the City's Investment Policy should be reviewed and adopted by City Council on an annual basis. Staff recommends that the Council adopt the policy. 4) ID# 14 -612 CR &R - Annual Consumer Price Index Increase Attachments: 2015 CR &R Annual Consumer Price Index Increase 2015 Schedule of Rates Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the annual increase information. 5) ID# 14 -613 Award Agreement for Public Works Construction For Annual Citywide Slurry Seal Program Phase 1A Attachments: Staff Report Award Citywide Slurry Seal Program Phase 1A Ci'de Slurry Seal Pro ram Phase 1A Aamnt Citywide Slurry Seal Phase to Appendix A It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Award the Agreementfor Public Works Construction to All American Asphalt in the amount of $137,783.36, for the Annual Citywide Slurry Seal Program Phase 1A, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the final form approved by the City Attorney; and B.) Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 15% contingency amount for adjustment in bid quantities; and City of Lake Elslnore Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 C.) Authorize the Director of Public Works to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted into the City's maintained system. 6) ID# 14 -614 Amended and Restated Park Implementation Agreement for 24 Acre Park within the Eastlake Specific Plan Attachments.' Staff Report -Summery Civic Park Implementation Agreement 060415 24 AC Community Park Site Update Park Concept Plan 060415 Park Implementation Agreement 060315 Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amended and Restated Park Implementation Agreement in substantially the form and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. 7) ID# 14 -615 Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District & the Landscaping & Street Lighting District No., 1 for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Ordering the Preparation /Approval of Engineer's Reports and Resolutions of Intention Attachments., 2015- 06.0911md ow and Ilmd no 1 FY 15 -16 Lake Elsinore Citywide LMD Engineer's Report (060115MB) FY 1516 Lake Elsinore LMD1 Engineer's Report (060115MB) Reso 2015 -049 Reso 2015 -050 Reso 2015 -051 Reso 2015 -052 Reso 2015 -053 Reso 2015 -054 It is recommended thatthe City Council: A.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -049 ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District (Citywide LLMD. B.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015.050 approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide LLMD. C.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -051 declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments in the Citywide LLMD and setting a public hearing for July 28, 2015. D.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -052 ordering the preparation of an Engineers Report for the Landscaping & Street Lighting Maintenance District No.t (LLMD No.1). E.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -053 approving the Engineer's Report for the LLMD No.1. City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 F.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -054 declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments in the LLMD No.1 and setting a public hearing for July 28, 2015. 8) ID# 14 -616 Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Waiver for Fourth of July Fireworks and Approval to enter into an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars Inc. Attachments: Staff Report - MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVER FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AGREEMENT FOR PRO SPECTACULARS INC. June 9 2015 ATTACHMENT- PYRO SPECTACULARS INC PROPOSAL 201_5 It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Waive Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and approve purchase under LEMC Section 3.08.070E - Exception to bid procedures (When in the best interest of the City, the City Council may authorize the City Manager or Purchasing Officer to bypass the bid process required under this chapter for purchases greater than $30,000); and 6.) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. fora Fourth of July Fireworks Show in an amount notto exceed $35,000. Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale to approve the Consent Calendar; passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman, and Mayor Maros NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING(S) - None APPEALS) - None BUSINESS ITEMS) 9) ID# 14 -617 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 -1338 relating to the Zone Change No, 2014 -01 for Meadow Ridge It Attachments: Staff Report - Second Reading of Ordinance Meadow Ridpe Ordinance No 2015-1338 Zone Change for Meadow Ridge II It is recommended that the City Council waive lurther reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014.01 FOR 20.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOLLAND ROAD, EAST OF HERMOSA DRIVE AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CORSON AVENUE by roll call vote. Cify of Lake Elsinore Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 Deputy City Clerk Gir6n provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to Council to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordiance No. 2015 -1338. Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Council Member Hickman, to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1338. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -1338, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-01 FOR 20.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOLLAND ROAD, EAST OF HERMOSA DRIVE AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CORSON AVENUE. The motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES : Council Member Johnson, Council Member Hickman, Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, and Mayor Manos NOES Council Member Magee ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 10) ID# 14 -618 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 -1339 relating to the Annexation of Nichols Road and Zone Change No. 2014 -02 Attachments: Staff Report Second Reading of Ordinance Annexation Ordinance No. 2015 -1339 Annexation Annexation 83 ZC 2014 -02 - Exhibit A - Pre- Annexation Zoning 5 -26 -15 It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PRE - ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014.02 CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION NO. 83, by roll -call vote. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation that Council waive further reading and adopt Ordiance No. 2015 -1339. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, second by Council Member Hickman, to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1339. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -1339, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PRE - ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-02 CHANGING_, THE OFFICIAI 70NING MAP OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION NO. 83. Deputy City Clerk Girbn took the roll -call vote and the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Manos NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes June 91 2015 11) ID# 14 -619 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 -1340 relating to the Zone Changes to the Diamond Specific Plan Attachments: Staff Report - Second Reading of Ordinance Diamond Specific Plan Ordinance No 2015 -1340 Diamond Specific Plan Exhibit A - Diamond SPA 1 - CC Excerpted Redlined DSPA It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1340 ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -1340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DIAMOND SPECIFIC PLAN by roll call vote. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation that Council waive further reading and adopt Ordiance No. 2015 -1340. Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1340. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2015-1340, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA , ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DIAMOND SPECIFIC PLAN. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n took the roll -cal( vote and the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Manos NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12) ID# 14 -620 Adoption of the FY 2015-16 Annual Operating Budget Attachments: OPERATING BUDGET FY2015 -16 STAFF REPORT v1 Resolution 2015 -16 City Operating Budget 2015 -16 Preliminary Operating Budget Final All Other Funds Summary Resolution 2015 -16 Authorized Positions Authorized Positions Schedule Resolution 2015 -16 Gann Limit 15 -16 Gann Limit calculation It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2015 -16 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS; and B,) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 AUTHORIZED POSITIONS; and C.) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2015 -16 AND SELECTING THE POPULATION AND INFLATION FACTOR ACCORDINGLY City Manager Yates stated on May 26, 2015 the City Council held an in depth budget workshop. Administrative Services Director Simpson will provide a presentation on the City's operating budget and will provide a presentation of the CIP budget to Council at a subsequent meeting. Administrative Services Director Simpson provided an overview of the annual operating budget process and staffs recommendation to Council. He reviewed the revenue and expenditure impacts; sales tax revenues; property values; continued population growth in the City; and improved unemployment rate. The general fund revenues have grown to $38,126,132 and are lower than the appropriations funds. Director Simpson also reviewed the expenditures and explained that the City is increasing its staffing level by three (3) new positions to replace high paid consultant positions and adding 14 part-time positions to the recreation department. He spoke regarding the deficit highlights from the Budget Workshop and stated the final budget will include the patrol hours, the number of sworn positions, and the ratio with a five year trend. The fish stocking funds will be increased to $25,000; under community support the City funded $6,000 for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) from the current year; and funding for holiday lighting on Main Street has also been included. The economic development budget will be presented at the next City Council meeting for a contract for an economic development consultant to prepare an economic development plan. Darren Hoopingarner, Temecula resident and Deputy District Vice President for Calfire Local 2881, spoke regarding safety concerns for firefighters and the community if fire station 10 is cut from the budget. Mr. Hoopingarner explained that the primary function of the fire engine from station 10 is to fight wildland fires, not muncipal fire fighting. He stated if the City is going to cut the fire engine from station 10 and rely on a fire engine from Calfire to respond to emergencies then the City will be relying on AMR (American Medical Response), paramedics or another engine throughout the City. Calfire resources can't always be relied upon because their mission is to fight wildland fires. Mr. Hoopingarner stated that cutting that resource in the City will make their job harder to protect the residents and firefighters. He hopes that the Coucnil will reconsider cutting station 10 and look at other options. City Manager Yates stated that this matter was discussed at length and that the City currently has four (4) fire stations. The recommendation was to unfund Station 10 and utilize state resources when it is appropriate and when it is not appropriate, the City will utilize the three (3) fire stations in the City. The goal for the City is that the Council has set a course of economic development and proceeding in a manner to bring in businesses, jobs, and resources that the City needs to facilitate City programs as it moves forward. The recommendation to unfund Station 10, also includes tracking of call volumes, and observe response times. The City's goal is not to put anyone in danger, but to put the City in a good financial position and review this item annually. City or Lake Elsinore Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 Mayor Manes stated that the response times were adequate to unfund that station and set aside the funds from that station for this year. Mayor Manes stated that it was a difficult choice. Council Member Magee thanked City Manager Yates and Administrative Services Director Simpson for their diligent work on the the budget; the Budget Sub - Committee for an orderly presentation of the budget; and Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale for serving on the Public Safety Committee and making difficult recommendations concerning police and fire funding. He stated this budget maintains the City's reserve levels, reinvests in the City through enhanced economic development, retains Council's commitment to public safety and sets aside over 49% of the City's budget for police, fire and animal control services. Council Member Magee stated the City needs to rely on the leadership and good judgment from the Board of Supervisors in partnership with professional labor unions to allow us all to move forward in a financially sustainable manner while maintaining a commitment to public safety. Motion by Council Member Magee, second by Council Member Hickman, to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -055 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Adopting the FY 2015 -16 Annual Operating Budget and Establishing the Controls on Changes in the Appropriations, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tom Tisdale, and Mayor Manes NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -056 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Revising the Schedule of Authorized Positions, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Manes NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, to adopt Resulutiurl No. 2015 -057 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2015 -16 and selecting the population and Inflation Factor Accordingly, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Manes NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 13) ID# 14 -621 Award Construction Contract to Highland Construction Inc. for Southbound Deceleration Lane Improvements on Interstate 15 at Railroad Canyon Road - CIP Project No. 4432 Attachments: Award of Construction Contract for Deceleration Lane Southbound Decal Lane 115 RR Canyon Aqmnt Highland Construction Inc - Bid Proposal it is recommended that the City Council: A.) Award the Agreement for Public Works Construction to the lowest . responsive and responsible bidder, Highland Construction, Inc., in the amount of $858,554.50 for the Southbound Deceleration Lane Improvements on Interstate 15 at Railroad Canyon Road; and B.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the final form approved by the City Attorney; and C.) Authorize the city Manager to execute contract change orders not to exceed 15% of the contract pursuant to requirements set forth in the construction agreement; and D.) Authorize the Director of Public Works to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted. Interim Public Works Director Smith introduced Project Manager Solanki, Senior Engineer Tech McCalmont, Kristie Stelle, Vice President of Operations with Highland Construction, Inc., Waal Faqih, President of Falcon Engineering Services, and Tariq Malik, Construction Manager with Falcon Engineering Services, and Dennis Green, President of Green Com Inc. Director Smith provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to Council. Director Smith explained the deceleration lane improvements will provided additional capacity and help reduce traffic in the area. He also reviewed the project schedule and stated the construction will begin after July 4th and be completed by early October. Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, to award the Agreement for Public Works Construction to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Highland Construction, Inc., in the amount of $858,554.50 for the Southbound Deceleration Lane Improvements on Interstate 15 at Railroad Canyon Road; authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the final form approved by the City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders not to exceed 15% of the contract pursuant to requirements set forth in the construction agreement; and authorize the Director of Public Works to record the Notice of Completion once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Manos NOES None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENTS — None CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates introduced new Fire Chief Shawn Newman. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Hickman announced that he will not be in attendance at the next City Council " meetng and wished everyone a happy 4th of July. He stated that the'new skate park on Palomar Court looks beautiful. Council Member Hickman thanked the Girl Scouts for the flags they provided at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Council Member Johnson thanked the Finance Team, Mayor Manos of the Budget Sub - committee, Community Services Director Skinner, Parks and Recreation Team, and Project Manager McCarthy for their hard work. She welcomed Fire Chief Newman to the City. Council Member Johnson stated that this Girl Scout Troop is what makes the residents proud to live in Lake Elsinore and commended Troop #1124 for using their funds to replace flags that were used at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Council Member Johnson announced the the Art Show on Friday, June 12th from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 13th, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 'J Council Member Magee recognized the new renovations at Machado Park, Summerlake park, Yarborough Park and Serenity park and thanked Community Services Director Skinner and Interim Public Works Director Smith for getting the project delivered. He stated that the parks are beautiful and it is a job well done. Council Member Magee thanked City Manager Yates for the budget process and commended Administrative Services Director Simpson and the finance staff. Council Member Magee recognized the Historical Commissioners, Historic Society, and staff for the historical recognition event. Mayor Pro Tisdale stated that Lake Elsinore is the only city in the past three (3) years that has spent over $3 Million on a fire station and $1 million on a fire engine, so was hard to bare the criticism. He asked children to refrain from playing at the skate park at Serenity Park until it is completed. Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale pointed out that the deceleration lane would not solve the traffic problem at Railroad Canyon Road, Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale welcomed Fire Chief Newman to the City and wished Council Member Hickman a Happy Birthday. Clry or Lake Elsinore Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2015 Mayor Manos wished Council Member Hickman a Happy Birthday and welcomed Fire Chief Newman to the City. He thanked Council Member Johnson, City Manager Yates, Administrative Services Director Simpson, Fiscal Officer Buckley, and the finance team for their work on the budget. He stated that it was his first year participating in the budget process and he was excited to see the additional revenue come in and that they had to make some tough choices during the budget process. Mayor Manos stated that the deceleration lane project at Railroad Canyon Road will get worse before it gets better and asked the public to be mindful and patient during the construction process. Mayor Manos spoke about Facebook comments regarding the Police Department and stated that the comments were supportive and this Council supports the Police Department and thanked them for the service they provide. Mayor Manos announced the Machado Park Ribbon Cutting and invited the public to participate in finding a name for the whale located in the play area; the Annual Kids Fishing Derby held on June 6th was a good event and thanked everyone involved ; the Murrieta Creek Regional Trail Ribbon Cutting on June 6th and stated that additional linkages are being considered to extend the trail. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Manos adjourned the meeting 8:18 p.m. to on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. b1atia Giron, Deputy City Clerk City of Lake Elsinore Page 12 Council meeting to be held Mayor