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Regular Meeting

Escondido, CA · November 2, 2016

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CITY OF ESCONDIDO November 2, 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, November 2, 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/RR MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Masson to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers' Association c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Graham Mitchell Employee Organization: Escondido Firefighters' Association November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 597 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. MAYOR crry CLERK November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 598 CITY OF ESCONDIDO November 2, 2016 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Randy Ortlieb led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Abed led the Flag Salute. PROCLAMATIONS: Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Chief Craig Carter 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; Jeffrey Epp, City Attorney; Bill Martin, Director of Community Development; Ed Domingue, Director of Public Works; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Michael Thorne, Minutes Clerk. Randy Roberts, Escondido, stated he supports the proposed MF/RO facility but does not endorse the proposed location. Louise Reed, Escondido, expressed concern with donations given to Deputy Mayor Morasco. Carol Rea, Escondido, thanked the City and Police Department for aid creating a successful Halloween night in the Old Escondido District. November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 599 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Diaz removed item 6 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve the following Consent Calendar items 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: A) Regular Meeting of September 28, 2016 B) Regular Meeting of October 12, 2016 C) Regular Meeting of October 19, 2016 4. ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SAN PASQUAL UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT (ENV 15-0016) - Request the City Council approve the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment for the San Pasqual Undergrounding Project that would remove, relocate, and replace approximately 2.5 miles of open canal jointly owned by the City of Escondido and the Vista Irrigation District located primarily on the San Pasqual Reservation. (File No. 0820-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin and Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-156 5. SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CEMETERY AREA WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Request the City Council approve authorizing a Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Michael Baker International, not to exceed $133,620, resulting in a new contract amount of $574,326. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3163]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-164 6. SET HEARING TO ADOPT THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, FIRE, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, ENERGY, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS - Request the City Council schedule a public hearing on November 16, 2016, to introduce Ordinances Nos. 2016-09 and 2016-17, amending the City of Escondido Municipal Code to reflect the 2016 California Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Property Maintenance Codes and Green Building Standards Codes and proposed local amendments. (File No. 0680-50) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin and Fire Department: Russ Knowles) Councilmember Diaz shared information about Building Code 31206.11 MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to schedule a public hearing on November 16, 2016, to introduce Ordinances Nos. 2016-09 and 2016-17, amending the City of Escondido Municipal Code to reflect the 2016 California Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Property Maintenance Codes and Green Building Standards Codes and proposed local amendments. Motion carried unanimously. November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 600 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. SOUTH CENTRE CITY AREA PLAN WORKSHOP (PHG 15-0003) - A workshop updating the City Council on the South Centre City Area Plan preparation efforts. The City received a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant to fund this project and staff has been working with a consultant to prepare this Area Plan involving four General Plan Target Areas. The project is intended to foster economic development, promote Smart Growth principles, improve aesthetics, encourage pedestrian activity, and allow more flexibility in the planning process. (File No. 0800-90) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek) Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. NO ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY. FUTURE AGENDA 8. FUTURE AGENDA - The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the City 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 Deputy Mayor Morasco reported on the School Subcommittee meeting and provided updates on existing site renovations; noted declining enrollment within the Elementary Districts. Councilmember Gallo reported on the SANDAG Borders Committee Meeting and shared information about the Consulate General of Mexico; the San Diego County Water Authority received several national awards. Councilmember Masson shared that EDCO received the 2016 Blue Sky Award. Mayor Abed reported on the Rincon Water District Meeting; reported on SANDAG update to the San Diego Regional Working Group; noted that Chairman Larsen was replaced by Chairman Martinez. November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 601 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 5:51 p.m. .Alte„1ao--.v4 CITY CLERK November 2, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 55 Page 602

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