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CITY OF ESCONDIDO April 22, 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, April 22, 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, Deputy Mayor Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Quorum present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS loy CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL! SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ RRB) MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Administrative/Clerical/Engineering (ACE) Bargaining Unit b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips Employee Organization: Maintenance & Operations, Teamsters Local 911 c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory (SUP) Bargaining Unit April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 260 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m. ; 27/ MAYOR CITY CLERK April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 261  CITY OF ESCONDIDO April 22, 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, April 22, 2015 in the Council Chambers at aty Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Jose Parades led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. PROCLAMATIONS: Rorie Johnston accepted the Prodamation for Small Business Month. PRESENTATIONS: Colleen Clementson presented San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan. Maria Bowman spoke about the Mercado Presentation and introduced the Chairman, Raymond Joseph Alto. 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, aty Manager; Gary McCarthy, Deputy City Attorney; Barbara Redlitz, Community Development Director; Ed Domingue, Public Works Director; Eva Heter, Assistant City Clerk; and Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Arline Whited, Escondido, spoke to the Council about the Assistance League of North County and services they provide. Peter Sudlauskas, Escondido, requested Pickleball courts be built in Escondido. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 262 I CONSENT CALENDAR I Deputy Mayor Morasco removed item 6 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 with the exception of item 6. 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: Regular Meeting of March 25, 2015 4. REGIONAL CONTRACT CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - Request Council approve accepting funding from the County of San Diego for a Regional Contract California Identification (Cal-ID) Specialist; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute contract documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments related to reimbursement funding. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Craig Carter) 5. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE FLEET REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZE FLEET SERVICES TO PURCHASE VARIOUS WORK TRUCKS AND VEHICLES FROM DOWNTOWN FORD UTILIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, PROCUREMENT DIVISION - Request Council reject all bids for the Fleet Replacement Vehicles and authorize Fleet Services to purchase various work trucks and vehicles from Downtown Ford for $405,603.25, which includes sales tax, documentation and California State Tire Recycling fees, and a Net20 discount for utilizing cooperative purchasing with the State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Contract numbers 1-14-23-10A, 1-14-23-20A and 1-14-23-23A. As per the Escondido Municipal Code Section 10-90, the City may utilize cooperative purchasing, which has been conducted in a competitive manner by the State, County or any other Public or Municipal Agency. (File No. 0470- 35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-42 6. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH SCS ENGINEERS FOR REMEDIATION OF FORMER ORANGE GLEN MARKET SITE - Request Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a fifth amendment to the Consulting Agreement with SCS Engineers for environmental engineering and remedial services in the amount of $498,718.50 for the former Orange Glen Market site. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2737]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-49 Councilmember Morasco questioned staff about the status of the project. Julie Procopio, Assistant Director of Public Works, presented information about the project timeline. Councilmember Masson verified with staff that the City will be reimbursed for the cost of the upgrades. Mayor Abed questioned the need of improvements at the site. Ed Domingue, Director of Public Works, noted why work is being done at the site. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 263  MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a fifth amendment to the Consulting Agreement with SCS Engineers for environmental engineering and remedial services in the amount of $498,718.50 for the former Orange Glen Market site and adopt Resolution No. 2015-49. Motion carried unanimously. 7. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - Request Council approve authorizing the destruction of the specified Police Department Records set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached to the resolution. (File No. 0160-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-50 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 Agenc-y/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.) 8. AMANDA ESTATES PROJECT ANNEXATION, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, MASTER AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PRE-ZONE, GRADING EXEMPTIONS, AND FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SUB 13-0007 AND PHG 13-0034) - Approved on April 8, 2015 with a vote of 5/0 (File No. 0850-20) ORDINANCE 2015-08 (Second Reading and Adoption) aPUBLIC HEARINGS 9. ANNEXATION, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SUB 14-0002, PHG 14-0006, PHG 14-0007 AND ENV 14-0003) - Request Council approve a 43-lot Tentative Subdivision Map consisting of 40 single-family residential lots and three open space lots on approximately 13.97 acres, along with a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, and authorize staff to submit an annexation application to LAFCO; and approve a Development Agreement. The annexation includes the 13.97-acre project site (proposed tentative map), an additional 0.99-acre developed parcel that is not part of the development project, and three street segments: Lehner Avenue between Vista and Ash; Ash Street between Lehner and Vista; and Vista Avenue between Lehner and the City Boundary located approximately 500 feet east of Ash Street. Vacation of a portion of the unnamed roadway along the western boundary of the site and a portion of Lehner Avenue also is requested. Various on and off-site street/intersection and utility infrastructure improvements are proposed along portions of Lehner Avenue, Ash Street and Vista Avenue. A boundary adjustment is proposed to detach a panhandle strip of land on the north side of the site that would remain within the County jurisdiction and become part of an adjacent county parcel. The Development Agreement involves a five-year term that authorizes construction in exchange for upgrading existing water, sewer, street and storm water/drainage infrastructure in the North Broadway Defidency area. The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project (Final Mitigated Negative Declaration). (File No. 0850-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-45 C) ORDINANCE 2015-10 (Introduction and First Reading) Bill Martin, Deputy Director of Planning, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 264 Homi Namdari, Engineering, was available to answer questions. John Kaye, Irvine, project manager for Pacific Land Investors stated the project is being completed by quality builders. Vada Cassell, Escondido, spoke about the impacts of closing Lehner Avenue. Mike Lawrence, Escondido, expressed opposition to the proposed closing of Lehner Avenue and noted traffic impacts the project would create. Maria Escobedo, Escondido, requested Lehner Avenue remain open to traffic and stated her support for a block wall around the perimeter of the project site; proposed an open space area for the additional homes impacting the area. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve a 43-lot Tentative Subdivision Map consisting of 40 single-family residential lots and three open space lots on approximately 13.97 acres, along with a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, and authorize staff to submit an annexation application to LAFCO; and approve a Development Agreement. The annexation includes the 13.97- acre project site (proposed tentative map), an additional 0.99-acre developed parcel that is not part of the development project, and three street segments: Lehner Avenue between Vista and Ash; Ash Street between Lehner and Vista; and Vista Avenue between Lehner and the City Boundary located approximately 500 feet east of Ash Street. Vacation of a portion of the unnamed roadway along the western boundary of the site and a portion of Lehner Avenue also is requested. Various on and off-site street/intersection and utility infrastructure improvements are proposed along portions of Lehner Avenue, Ash Street and Vista Avenue. A boundary adjustment is proposed to detach a panhandle strip of land on the north side of the site that would remain within the County jurisdiction and become part of an adjacent county parcel. The Development Agreement involves a five-year term that authorizes construction in exchange for upgrading existing water, sewer, street and storm water/drainage infrastructure in the North Broadway Deficiency area. The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project (Final Mitigated Negative Declaration) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-44, Resolution No. 2015-45, and introduce Ordinance No. 2015-10. Motion carried unanimously. 10. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FUNDS - Request Council approve the HOME and CDBG budget, authorizing the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk to execute contracts as appropriate and approve the submittal of the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and FY 2015-2016 One-Year Action Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (File No. 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue and Community Development Department: Barbara Redlitz) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-63(R) B) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-64 Danielle Lopez, Neighborhood Services Manager; Nancy Lu, CDBG Staff; Karen Youel, Housing Staff; and Jay Petrek, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Susan Hall, representative for The Angels Depot, provided information about the organization's services and requested $20,000 to fund the program. Greg Anglea, Escondido, Executive Director of Interfaith Community Services, spoke to the Council regarding the Veteran and Family Resource Center and requested a $75,000 donation from the City. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Masson to revise the City of Escondido Proposed FY 2015-2016 CDBG allocations. Motion carried unanimously. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 265  MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the HOME and revised CDBG budget, authorizing the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk to execute contracts as appropriate and approve the submittal of the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and FY 2015-2016 One-Year Action Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and adopt Resolution No. 2015-63(R) and Resolution No. 2015-64. Motion carried unanimously. CURRENT BUSINESS I 11. FINANCING PLAN AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR THREE REFUNDING BOND ISSUES: (1) REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (WASTEWATER) SERIES 2015A & 201513; (2) GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2015; (3) CFD 2006-1 (EUREKA RANCH) SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2015 - Request Council approve the issuance and sale of the 2015 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds to refund the Wastewater Revenue Certificates of Partidpation (COPs), Series 2004A &2004B (taxable); approve the issuance and sale of the 2015 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund the General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series A (Fire, Police and Emergency Response Measure); and approve the issuance and sale of the Spedal Tax Refunding Bonds to refund the 2006 Special Tax Bonds of the Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Eureka Ranch). (File No. 0440-45) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-60(R) C) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61 Sheryl Bennett, Director of Administrative Services; Chris McKinney, Director of Utilities; Joan Ryan, Assistant Director of Finance; and Rene Bojorquez, Treasury Manager, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Anna VanDegana, Director at Stifel Financial, was available to answer questions. Kurt Yeager, Bond Council from the Stradling Group, was available to answer questions. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve the issuance and sale of the 2015 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds to refund the Wastewater Revenue Certificates of Participation (COPs), Series 2004A &2004B (taxable) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-59. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve the issuance and sale of the 2015 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund the General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series A (Fire, Police and Emergency Response Measure) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-60(R). Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve the issuance and sale of the Special Tax Refunding Bonds to refund the 2006 Special Tax Bonds of the Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Eureka Ranch) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-61. Motion carried unanimously. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 266 13. PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATIONS BUILDING FROM KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Request Coundl approve authorizing a contract in the amount of $237,265.90 with Krueger International, Inc. of Green Bay Wisconsin (KI) for the purchase of furniture for the new Hale Avenue Resource Recovery (HARRF) Operations Building. The bidding process for this contract was completed by use of the Cooperative Purchase Contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJ PA). (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-41 Chris McKinney, Director of Utilities, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Coundlmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve authorizing a contract in the amount of $237,265.90 with Krueger International, Inc. of Green Bay Wisconsin (KI) for the purchase of furniture for the new Hale Avenue Resource Recovery (HARRF) Operations Building. The bidding process for this contract was completed by use of the Cooperative Purchase Contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-41. Motion carried unanimously. 14. TERMINATION OF SAN DIEGO POOLED INSURANCE PROGRAM AUTHORITY (SANDPIPA) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND RELATED INSURANCE SERVICES - Request Council approve terminating the SANDPIPA JPA effective July 1, 2016, with SANDPIPA to continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all daims, distribution of assets, and all other functions necessary to wind up the affairs of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA). (File No. 0170-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57 Jodi Vinson, Risk and Safety Manager, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve terminating the SANDPIPA JPA effective July 1, 2016, with SANDPIPA to continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all daims, distribution of assets, and all other functions necessary to wind up the affairs of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and adopt Resolution No. 2015-57. Motion carried unanimoit.,, FUTURE AGENDA 15. 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 aty Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda items is limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to darifying 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 Masson announced that May is Bike Month; reported crime statistics from SANDAG and property crimes are down statewide; reported on the League of Cities Transportation and Public Works Funding Plan that will redistribute funds back to cities; the League took a position of no support on SB379 for Jackson. Councilmember Gallo shared a thank you letter regarding the re-pavement of streets in the City. April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 267 Mayor Abed reported on water conservation mandates, the City currently uses 69 gallons per capita and there is a 20 percent reduction needed; reported on SANDAG and the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Program (TIGER), the City will apply for the program and if awarded would include funding for the Citracado Parkway Project; noted the awards of merit for Economic Development and promotion of the 78 Corridor regarding the Innovate 78 program from the California Association of Local Economic Development. 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 — ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tom Hinricks, Escondido, spoke to the Council regarding a discussion with a neighboring property about remove trees in the mobile home park he resides. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. d MAYOR CITY CLERK April 22, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 268