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CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 21, 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, October 21, 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 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8) a. Property: 901 West Washington Avenue City Negotiator: Debra Lundy, Real Property Manager Negotiating Parties: Multiple Offers: Finest City Realty Advisors Newport National SR Commercial North County Transit District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement II. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code §54957) • City Manager • City Attorney October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 378 Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m. 'A_ MAYOR CITY CLERK ANUTE CLERK October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 379  CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 21, 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, October 21, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Assad Saif led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. PROCLAMATIONS: Certificate of Recognition presented to Bob and Gale Pruitt PRESENTATIONS: FC Heat Soccer Team - Steve Yorke 2015 Annual Report - California Center for the Arts, Escondido 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; Jay Petrek, Community Development Director; Ed Domingue, Director of Public Works; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk. Mayor Abed announced that City Manager Clay Phillips submitted his resignation to the City Council, employment ending December 18, 2015. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Tom Cowan, Escondido, stated his goal to bring "Stand Down" to North County San Diego next year. Kenneth P. Kestner, Escondido, requested information regarding his interactions with the Police Department. Art Devine, Escondido, presented information about alternative energy. October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 380 Councilmember Masson removed item 9 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. MOTION: Moved by Councilmennber Diaz and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve the following Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item 9. 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. FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ROTARY CLUB OF ESCONDIDO GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request Council approve authorizing the Library Department to accept the Rotary Club of Escondido Grant in the amount of $1,500 and approve the budget adjustments needed to spend the grant funds. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Loretta McKinney) 5. PURCHASE TWO GAPVAX COMBINATION SEWER JET TRUCKS FROM GAPVAX INC. OF JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - Request Council approve authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase two GapVax Combination Sewer Jet trucks for a total amount of $915,840 through a Cooperative Purchase Contract with Houston-Galveston Area Council. (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-173 6. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR BRUCE MASTEN - Request Council approve the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Police Officer Bruce Masten. (File No. 0170-57) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-175 7. AWARD BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN POLICE VEHICLES - Request Council approve awarding the bid for the purchase of sixteen 2016 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles to Downtown Ford Sales in the amount of $461,547.32 which includes sales tax, documentation, and California State Tire Recycling fees. This purchase is necessary to replace fourteen existing marked patrol units and two unmarked units. The existing vehicles have been in service between seven (7) and twelve (12) years and are being replaced due to exceeding their standard service life expectancy, excessive mileage, and rundown condition. (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-182 October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 381  8. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY: 418 EAST SECOND AVENUE - Request Council approve authorizing the summary vacation of excess right-of-way and authorize the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute documents necessary to complete the sale of said right-of-way and surplus property 418 East Second Avenue. (File No. 0690-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson/Debra Lundy) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-170 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-172 9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHARROS DE EL CABALLO PARK AT 3400 VALLEY CENTER ROAD (POR.) - Request Council approve authorizing the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Charros de El Caballo Park at 3400 Valley Center Road (Por.) (File No. 0600-10 [A-3110]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson/Debra Lundy) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-181 Councilmember Masson questioned what changes were made to the agreement. ITEM CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 28, 2015. 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.) 10. AMENDMENT OF ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1A ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - Approved on October 7, 2015 with a vote of 5/0 (File No. 0680-50) ORDINANCE NO. 2015-19 (Second Reading and Adoption) ) PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE EAST VALLEY PARKWAY/VALLEY CENTER ROAD PROJECT - ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 240-020-23 [SERRATO]; 240-011-01 [TOSCANO]; 240-011-03 [HEATH]; AND 240-301-09 [JAUREQUI] - Request Council approve authorizing the eminent domain proceedings and directing the City Attorney to commence actions in the Superior Court for the purpose of acquiring said real property. (File No. 0690-50) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson/Debra Lundy) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-176 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-177 C) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-178 D) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-179 Debra Lundy, Real Property Manager, presented the staff report. Matthew Jauregui, Escondido, does not support approval of the proceedings, and requested more time for negotiations with the City. October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 382 Peter Jauregui, Escondido, stated his approval of improvements to the road, and requested fair compensation for his property. Don Detisch, Escondido, stated his clients did not receive a notice of intent to appraise their property and that the project is moving forward too quickly. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to continue item to October 28, 2015. CURRENT BUSINESS 12. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION - Request Council ratify the Mayor's appointment to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission, term to expire March 31, 2016. (File No. 0120-10) Staff Recommendation: Ratify the Mayor's Appointment (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) Mayor Abed did not make an appointment to the Planning Commission. NO COUNCIL ACTION 13. WORKSHOP ON INNOVATE78 COLLABORATIVE - Request Council receive a brief presentation on the status of the Innovate78 Collaborative. (File No. 0145-10) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson) Matthew Sanford, Innovate78 Representative, presented the information utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. NO ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY. 14. 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) October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 383 COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Gallo reported on North County Transit District's plan to purchase 103 new busses over the next 5 years. Mayor Abed reported on SANDAG's approval of the San Diego Regional Forward Plan; which doubled the open space in San Diego County to 1.5 million acres. 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 6:35 p.m. in memory of Edna Sam, a local philanthropist who recently passed away. MAYOR CITY CLERK 77 INUTES CLERK October 21, 2015 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 384