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CITY OF ESCONDIDO January 14, 2015 3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Councilmember John Masson, and Mayor Sam Abed. Deputy Mayor Morasco absent. Quorum present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)) Case Name: Timothy Reiley v. City of Escondido WCAB Nos: ADJ8565529; ADJ8565528; ADJ9256562 Claim Nos: 12491047; 10284870; 12491902 Case Name: Juana Mata Naiera v. City of Escondido Case No: 37-2013-00078115-CU-PO-NC Case Name: Stuck In The Rough, LLC v. City of Escondido, et al. Case No: 37-2013-00074375-CU-WM-NC II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8) a. Property: 1750 West Citracado Parkway, Space 169 City Negotiator: Debra Lundy, Real Property Manager Negotiating Parties: Maria Crowder Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement January 14, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 207 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES CLERK January 14, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 208  CITY OF ESCONDIDO January 14, 2015 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Randolph Ortlieb led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL: 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. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Abed removed item 4 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco that the following Consent Calendar items be approved. 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: None Scheduled 4. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO MOVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES UP ONE HALF HOUR TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF CONDUCTING PUBLIC BUSINESS - Request Council approve adopting Ordinance 2015-06 amending Sections 2-21 of the Escondido Municipal Code pertaining to the time of City Council meetings. (File No. 0680-10) Staff Recommendation: None (City Council: Mayor Sam Abed and Councilmember Ed Gallo) ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 (First Reading and Introduction) January 14, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 209 Don Greene, Escondido, stated that the proposed time would not allow for the public to attend Council Meetings. Deputy Mayor Morasco mentioned the public's response he received, and noted that moving up meeting times would prohibit community members from attending. Councilmember Diaz stated that the proposed times present a challenge for working citizens to attend the meetings. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Mayor Abed to approve adopting Ordinance 2015- 06 amending Sections 2-21 of the Escondido Municipal Code pertaining to the time of City Council meetings. Ayes: Gallo and Abed. Noes: Diaz, Morasco and Masson. Absent: None. Motion failed. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT - 5. Request Council approve and accept the public improvements and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion for the FY 2013/2014 Street Maintenance Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3119]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department! Engineering: Ed Domingue) 6. HOUSING-RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION - Request Council approve authorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer or his designee to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a Housing-Related Parks (HRP) Program Grant and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer or his designee to enter into, execute and deliver a State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the HRP Program Grant. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16 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.) 7. MUNICIPAL AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (AZ 14-0004) - Approved on January 7, 2015 with a vote of 5/0. (File No. 0810-20) ORDINANCE NO. 2015-01(R) (Second Reading and Adoption) 8. AWARD OF CONSULTING AGREEMENT: CHANNEL MAINTENANCE REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT - IMPLEMENTATION PHASE - Request Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with AECOM to provide consultant services to implement channel maintenance. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3017]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 January 14, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 210  Helen Davies, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint Presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with AECOM to provide consultant services to implement channel maintenance and adopt Resolution No. 2015-11. Motion carried unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA 9. 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 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 SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Gallo shared a calendar created by children from different neighborhood groups. Councilmember Masson reported on the League of California Cities Committee meeting. Deputy Mayor Morasco reported on the Regional Solid Waste meeting and its stable financial standing. Mayor Abed reported on SANDAG and the appointment of Supervisor Ron Roberts to Vice Chair. He also reported on the North Inland Mayors Group and the Subcommittee assignments. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE/BRIEFING The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety and Community Development. • CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE - Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. I , MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES CLER January 14, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 211