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CITY OF ESCONDIDO July 13 1 2016 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, July 13, 2016 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 Gallo to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Administrative/Clerical/Engineering Bargaining Unit b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory Bargaining Unit c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)) Case Name: Downey v. City of Escondido, et al. Case No: 37-2015-00021205-CU-PA-NC July 13, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 529  CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8) a. Property: Municipal Parking Lot #1, Municipal Parking Lot #2, and APNs 233- 091-01 through -17 City Negotiator: Graham Mitchell, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Touchstone Communities Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement COUNCILMEMBER MASSON ABSTAINED FROM ITEM III. a. AND LEFT THE CLOSED SESSION. Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m. CITY CLERK July 13, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 530  CITY OF ESCONDIDO Ally 131 2016 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, July 13, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Joan Read led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. Mayor Abed announced a Moment of Silence for the Dallas, TX attack. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Councilmember John Masson, Deputy Mayor Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Also present were: Graham Mitchell, City Manager; Michael McGuinness, Assistant City Attorney; Bill Martin, Director of Community Development; Julie Procopio, Assistant Director of Public Works; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the following Consent Calendar items. 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 June 15, 2016 4. EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON DEL DIABLO MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO THREE PROPERTIES ON NORTH AVENUE - Request City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Exchange of Water Service with the Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District. (File No. 0145-85) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-77 July 13, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 531  5. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 (HIDDEN TRAILS) - Request City Council approve setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2000- 01 (Hidden Trails) for Fiscal Year 2016-17. (File No. 0685-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-96 6. SETTING A SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01 (EUREKA RANCH) - Request City Council approve setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2006- 01 (Eureka Ranch) for Fiscal Year 2016-17. (File No. 0685-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-97 I 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.) CURRENT BUSINESS 7. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE - Request City Council designate a voting delegate, and up to two alternatives, to represent the City of Escondido at the business meeting to be held during the League of California Cities Annual Conference October 5-7, 2016 in Long Beach, California. (File No. 0130-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) Mayor Abed designated Councilmember Masson as the voting delegate to represent the City of Escondido at the League of California Cities Conference and Deputy Mayor Morasco as the alternate representative. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve designating a voting delegate, and up to two alternatives, to represent the City of Escondido at the business meeting to be held during the League of California Cities Annual Conference October 5-7, 2016 in Long Beach, California. Motion carried unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA 8. 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) July 13, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 532  COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Gallo reported that North County Transit District will offer a "Pony Express" round trip ticket to the Del Mar Horse Races which includes admission; SANDAG Borders Committee reported that most people cross the U.S. - Mexico border, for shopping. Mayor Abed reported on the dedication of the new baseball field at the Boys and Girls club; noted the success of the Grape Day Park Independence Day Celebration and shared a photo. 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 - .11 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:57 p.m. _ CITY CLERK July 13, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 533