Council Meeting
Regular MeetingEscondido, CA · June 3, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF ESCONDIDO
June 3, 2015
3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes
Escondido City Council
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3,
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 Morasco and Mayor Sam Abed. Quorum present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL! SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ RRB)
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RECOMMENDED MOTION AND AGENDA ITEM
City Attorney Jeffrey Epp requested that the City Council adopt a motion pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.2(b)(2) that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to
the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The item to be added is a Closed Session
item pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(b) which is a conference with real property negotiators
concerning whether or not to exercise termination rights pursuant to Section 4 of the City lease of the
property located at 3400 Valley Center Road.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo; seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco; Motion carried
unanimously.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6)
a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips
Employee Organization: Maintenance & Operations, Teamsters Local 911
b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips
Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association:
Administrative/Clerical/Engineering (ACE) Bargaining Unit
c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett & Clay Phillips
Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory (SUP)
Bargaining Unit
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IL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code
54956.9(d)(1))
Case Name: David DePaola v. City of Escondido
Case No: 37-2014-00017486-CU-PO-NC
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO
June 3 1 2015
4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes
Escondido City Council
Mobilehome Rent Review Board
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:41 p.m. on Wednesday, June
3, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding.
MOMENT OF REFLECTION:
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute.
PRESENTATIONS:
San Diego County Treasurer — Tax Collector, Dan McAllister
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 Redlit, Community
Development Director; Julie Procopio, Assistant Director of Public Works; Diane Halverson, aty Clerk; and
Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tom Cowan, Escondido, stated that he does not support recreation program cuts.
Cassie Lieurance, Escondido, stated she is in opposition of limited swimming pool hours.
Richard Powers, Escondido, addressed the Council about the Tiny Tots program.
Nina Deerfield, Escondido, requested the Council reconsider cutting adult classes and stated that
recreation classes are not a financial loss.
JoAnne Tenney, Escondido, stated she does not support any cuts to recreation programs.
Laura Kohl, San Marcos, requested that youth programs be expanded.
Wally Gutierrez, Escondido, thanked the City and the Council, and stated that Escondido Little League has
been improving and noted the Little League Championship.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gallo removed item 5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve the following
Consent Calendar items with the exception of item 5. 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. AMENDING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT -
Request Council approve authorizing the amendment of the 2014 Regional Transportation
Improvement Program and approve the corresponding budget adjustment. (File No. 0430-80)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-90
5. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Request Council receive and file the third quarter financial report and approve budget adjustments to
amend the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 operating budget. (File No. 0430-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett)
Councilmember Gallo questioned staff about wastewater fund reserves.
Joan Ryan, Assistant Director of Finance, stated that time is influendng the loan process.
Chris McKinney, Director of Utilities, stated funds are staying in the wastewater account.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and Seconded by Councilmember Masson to receive and file the
third quarter financial report and approve budget adjustments to amend the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 operating
budget. Motion carried unanimously.
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.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. SHORT-FORM RENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING FOR TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB PARK -
Request Council consider the short-form rent increase application submitted by Town & Country Club
Park and if approved, grant an increase of seventy-five percent (75%) of the change in the Consumer
Price Index, or 2.260% (an average of $13.37) for the period of December 31, 2012 to December 31,
2014. (File No. 0697-20-10033)
Staff Recommendation: Consider for approval (Community Development Department:
Barbara Redlitz)
RRB RESOLUTION NO. 2015-03
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Karen Youel, Housing Staff, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Art Stephens, Code Enforcement, was available to answer questions.
Ron St. John, Park Owner's Representative, was available to answer questions.
Don Greene, Park Resident's Representative, was available to answer questions.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to consider the short-
form rent increase application submitted by Town & Country Club Park and if approved, grant an increase of
seventy-five percent (75%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index, or 2.260% (an average of $13.37) for
the period of December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014 and adopt RRB Resolution No. 2015-03. Motion carried
unanimously.
) CURRENT BUSINESS
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 31 OF THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING WATER USE RESTRICTIONS AND MEASURES -
Request Council approve amending Chapter 31 of the Escondido Municipal Code (EMC) to clarify water
use restrictions and assodated Drought Response Levels. (File No. 0680-50)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney)
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-12 (Introduction and First Reading)
Chris McKinney, Director of Utilities, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Sally Roney, Escondido, addressed the Council regarding penalty rates for water usage.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve amending Chapter
31 of the Escondido Municipal Code (EMC) to clarify water use restrictions and associated Drought Response
Levels and introduce Ordinance No. 2015-12. Motion carried unanimously.
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8. PRESENTATION CONCERNING DESIGN STANDARDS THAT REQUIRE LOOPED WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS -
Request Council consider the information presented concerning design standards for "looping" of the
water distribution system. (File No. 1320-90)
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Utilities Department: Christopher W. MclOnney)
Chris McKinney, Director of Utilities, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
NO ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY.
I FUTURE AGENDA
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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 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)
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COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Gallo reported on North County Transit District's new route that will serve the San Diego County
Fair; the Carlsbad Desalination Fadlity will produce 50,000 gallons of fresh water daily.
Councilmember Masson announced that Discovery Day is being held this weekend at Grace Lutheran Church.
Mayor Abed reported on SANDAG's adoption of a 1.2 billion dollar budget and pension reform that is based on
8% employee contribution; SANDAG also created a pension liability fund.
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
Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
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