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CITY OF ESCONDIDO January 7, 2015 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council ) CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:33 p.m. on Wednesday January 7, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Dick Bridgman led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Councilmember John Masson, Deputy Mayor Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Quorum present. Also present were: Clay Phillips, City Manager; Jeffrey Epp, City Attorney; Barbara Redlitz, Community Development Director; Ed Domingue, Public Works Director; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilmember Diaz removed item 7 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Masson that the following Consent Calendar items be approved with the exception of item 7. Motion carried unanimously. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING AND POSTING (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/Successor Agency) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting of December 3, 2014 and Regular Meeting of December 10, 2014 4. FIRST AMENDMENT TO COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH MASTER AGREEMENT - Request Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a first amendment to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Master Agreement. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2708]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Craig Carter) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-14 January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 201  5. BID AWARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - Request Council approve authorizing the bid award to George Weir Asphalt Construction Inc., determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $3,078,289 for the FY 2014-2015 Street Rehabilitation Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3135]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-06 6. AWARD BID FOR SIX MID-SIZE TRUCKS - Request Council approve awarding the bid for the purchase of six 2015 mid-size trucks from Quality Chevrolet of Escondido in the amount of $156,579.06, which includes sales tax, documentation fees and California State Tire Recycling fee. The existing vehicles have been in service between ten and eleven years and are being replaced due to exceeding their standard service life expectancy, excessive mileage and rundown conditions. (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-04 7. A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH LANCE, SOIL AND LUNGHARD, LLP FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT SERVICES - Request Council approve authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to execute a First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Lance, Soli, and Lunghard, LLP in the amount of $47,830 for one additional year of audit services. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2994]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Administrative Services: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-05 Councilmember Diaz inquired about the California Center for the Arts being included in the audit. Christina Holmes, Finance, explained that the Center maintains a separate contract for audit services. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to execute a First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Lance, SoII, and Lunghard, LLP in the amount of $47,830 for one additional year of audit services and adopt Resolution No. 2015-05. Motion carried unanimously. L CONSENT — RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/Successor Agency/RRB at a previous City Council/Successor Agency/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.) 8. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING (AZ 14-0002) Approved on December 10, 2014 with a vote of 5/0 (File No. 0810-20) ORDINANCE NO. 2014-20 (Second Reading and Adoption) January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 202  9. SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ESCONDIDO DISPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES AND FEES FOR COMMERCIAL COLLECTIONS - Request Council approve revising the rates for Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Services. Effective January 7, 2015, a 1.4752 percent increase would apply to all commercial collection services. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2340]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12 Laura Robinson, Program Coordinator, presented the staff report. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve revising the rates for Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Services. Effective January 7, 2015, a 1.4752 percent increase would apply to all commercial collection services, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-12. Motion carried unanimously. 10. SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ESCONDIDO DISPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES AND FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS - Request Council approve revising the rates for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services. Effective March 1, 2015, a 2.4313 percent increase would apply to all residential collection services. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2340]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-13 Laura Robinson, Program Coordinator, presented the staff report. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve revising the rates for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services. Effective March 1, 2015, a 2.4313 percent increase would apply to all residential collection services, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-13. Motion carried unanimously. 11. 2015-2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES - Request Council receive information and direct staff to report back on the results of the community assessment currently underway that will establish updated CDBG and HOME priorities for the 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan. (File No. 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz & Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) Danielle Lopez, Neighborhood Services Manager; and Nancy Luu, CDBG staff, presented the staff report for the CDBG Priorities, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Karen Youel, Housing staff; and Jay Petrek, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the staff report for the HOME Priorities, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. NO ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 203 12. MUNICIPAL AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (AZ 14-0004) - Request Council approve amending Chapter 16A and Article 38 of the Escondido Municipal and Zoning Codes respectively, adopting application requirements, locational provisions, operating standards and licensing certifications governing the approval of massage establishments. (File No. 0810-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz & Police Department: Craig Carter) ORDINANCE 2015-01 (R) (Introduction and First Reading) Jay Petrek, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve amending Chapter 16A and Article 38 of the Escondido Municipal and Zoning Codes respectively, adopting application requirements, locational provisions, operating standards and licensing certifications governing the approval of massage establishments and introduce Ordinance 2015-01(R). Motion carried unanimously. 13. TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING FOR THE CROSSINGS AT ESCONDIDO MANOR - Request Council approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for The Crossings at Escondido Manor at 1150-66 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, California, 92026. (File No. 0440-65) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-02 Karen Youel, Housing staff, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Mark Irving, Urban Housing Communities, reported that tenants are moved out the units to minimize impact during renovations. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for The Crossings at Escondido Manor at 1150-66 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, California, 92026 and adopt Resolution No. 2015-02. Motion carried unanimously. 14. TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING FOR CYPRESS COVE APARTMENTS - Request Council approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Cypress Cove Apartments at 260 North Midway Drive, Escondido, California 92027 in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000. (File No. 0440-65) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-03 THIS ITEM WAS NOT DISCUSSED 15. TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING FOR SUMMIT ROSE APARTMENTS - Request Council approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for Summit Rose Apartments at 460 East Washington, Escondido, California 92025. (File No. 0440-65) January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 204  Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-08 Karen Youel, Housing staff, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for Summit Rose Apartments at 460 East Washington, Escondido, California 92025 and adopt Resolution No. 2015-08. Motion carried unanimously. CURRENT BUSINESS 16. URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION - Request Council approve authorizing the Environmental Programs Manager or her designee to submit grant documents for an amount up to $1,000,000 to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for Urban Streams Restoration Program funds; accept the grant funds; and complete necessary documents required by DWR for participation in the Urban Streams Restoration Program for the installation of drainage improvements to the earth-lined portions of the channel draining the Spruce Street area ("Mission Pools") near the Transit Station. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher McKinney) RESOLUTION 2015-10 Helen Davies, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve authorizing the Environmental Programs Manager or her designee to submit grant documents for an amount up to $1,000,000 to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for Urban Streams Restoration Program funds; accept the grant funds; and complete necessary documents required by DWR for participation in the Urban Streams Restoration Program for the installation of drainage improvements to the earth-lined portions of the channel draining the Spruce Street area ("Mission Pools") near the Transit Station and adopt Resolution 2015-10. Motion carried unanimously. 17. PUBLIC WORKS YARD NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY - Request Council receive and file the Public Works Yard Needs Assessment Study and provide direction on future actions. (File No. 0910-20) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson) Joyce Masterson, Director of Economic Development and Community Relations, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Jack Panichapan, Gillis & Panichapan Architects Consultant, was available to answer questions. NO ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY FUTURE AGENDA 18. FUTURE AGENDA - The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the Council wish to place on an upcoming City Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda items is January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 205  limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to clarifying questions, brief announcements, or requests for factual information in connection with an item when it is discussed. Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBCOMMIME REPORTS Councilmember Gallo reported on the San Diego Water Authority; and the North County Transit's ban on alcohol will take effect in February. Deputy Mayor Morasco indicated that Regional Solid Waste Association Board will be meeting tomorrow. The Utilities Subcommittee and Schools Subcommittees have upcoming meetings. Mayor Abed reported that vacancies have occurred on the Building Advisory Board and Planning Commission and encouraged members of the public to apply for the current open positions. Mayor Abed reported that SANDAG elected Supervisor Ron Roberts First Vice Chair; the Regional Transportation committee created the Regional Parking Management Toolbox; and occupancy is up 42% on the Rapid Transit Bus. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE/BRIEFING 1 The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety and Community Development. • CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES CLERK January 7, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 206