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CITY OF ESCONDIDO November 16, 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, November 16, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Richard HuIs led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Marco Cano of Epiphany Charter School led the Flag Salute. PRESENTATIONS: Epiphany Charter School Presentation 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; Julie Procopio, Director of Engineering Services; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Jennifer Klein, Deputy City Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael O'Connor, Valley Center, stated he does not support development in Valley Center. Jerry Swadley, Escondido, stated he does not support the proposed New Urban West development and requested the City Council participate in the development of the Escondido Country Club. Jerry Van Leeuwen, Executive Director at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, provided information regarding Double Your Impact campaign to solicit contributions from the community. November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 5 Mayor Abed removed item 8 for discussion, Deputy Mayor Morasco removed item 4 and item 12 from the Consent Calendar for discussion, and Councilmember Masson removed item 5 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 4, item 5, item 8, and item 12. 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 October 26, 2016 B) Regular Meeting of November 2, 2016 4. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 - Request the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report. (File No. 0490-55) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Treasurer's Office: Kenneth C. Hugins) Deputy Mayor Morasco commented regarding City Treasurer Kenneth C. Hugins' final City Council meeting. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to received and file the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion carried unanimously. 5. FINAL MAP FOR ESCONDIDO TRACT SUB 14-0002, LOCATED AT 615 LEHNER AVENUE - Request the City Council approve the Final Map for Tract SUB 14-0002, 40-lot Residential Subdivision located at 615 Lehner Avenue. (File No. 0850-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue) Councilmember Masson abstained. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the Final Map for Tract SUB 14-0002, 40-lot Residential Subdivision located at 615 Lehner Avenue. Ayes: Diaz, Gallo, Morasco, and Abed. Noes: None. Abstained: Masson. Motion carried. 6. HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve budget adjustments totaling $13,000 for playground rehabilitation projects, in conjunction with the award of Program year 2014 Housing Related Parks Program funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue and Community Services Department: Loretta McKinney 7. FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 SOCAL WATER$MART REBATE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Engineering Department to accept the SoCal Water$mart Rebate in the amount of $68,975.02 and approve a budget adjustment for the Landscape Maintenance District for $116,475. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue) November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 6  CITY OF ESCONDIDO November 16 1 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, November 16, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Richard HuIs led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Marco Cano of Epiphany Charter School led the Flag Salute. PRESENTATIONS: Epiphany Charter School Presentation 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; Julie Procopio, Director of Engineering Services; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Jennifer Klein, Deputy City Clerk. 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael O'Connor, Valley Center, stated he does not support development in Valley Center. Jerry Swadley, Escondido, stated he does not support the proposed New Urban West development and requested the City Council participate in the development of the Escondido Country Club. Jerry Van Leeuwen, Executive Director at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, provided information regarding Double Your Impact campaign to solicit contributions from the community. November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 5 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Abed removed item 8 for discussion, Deputy Mayor Morasco removed item 4 and item 12 from the Consent Calendar for discussion, and Councilmember Masson removed item 5 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 4, item 5, item 8, and item 12. 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 October 26, 2016 B) Regular Meeting of November 2, 2016 4. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 - Request the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report. (File No. 0490-55) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Treasurer's Office: Kenneth C. Hugins) Deputy Mayor Morasco commented regarding City Treasurer Kenneth C. Hugins' final City Council meeting. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Masson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to received and file the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion carried unanimously. 5. FINAL MAP FOR ESCONDIDO TRACT SUB 14-0002, LOCATED AT 615 LEHNER AVENUE - Request the City Council approve the Final Map for Tract SUB 14-0002, 40-lot Residential Subdivision located at 615 Lehner Avenue. (File No. 0800-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department! Engineering: Ed Domingue) Councilmember Masson abstained. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve the Final Map for Tract SUB 14-0002, 40-lot Residential Subdivision located at 615 Lehner Avenue. Ayes: Diaz, Gallo, Morasco, and Abed. Noes: None. Abstained: Masson. Motion carried. 6. HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve budget adjustments totaling $13,000 for playground rehabilitation projects, in conjunction with the award of Program year 2014 Housing Related Parks Program funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue and Community Services Department: Loretta McKinney 7. FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 SOCAL WATER$MART REBATE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Engineering Department to accept the SoCal Water$nnart Rebate in the amount of $68,975.02 and approve a budget adjustment for the Landscape Maintenance District for $116,475. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department/Engineering: Ed Domingue) November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 6 8. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - TRASH ENCLOSURES SECURITY UPGRADE - Request the City Council approve the budget adjustment of $120,000 for the security upgrades to six dumpster enclosures, located in the public parking lots of the downtown area. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue and Police Department: Craig Carter Mayor Abed questioned why the City is paying for the trash enclosures. Ed Domingue, Director of Public Works, explained the arrangements between the City and private businesses regarding the trash enclosures. MOTION: Moved by Mayor Abed and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve the budget adjustment of $120,000 for the security upgrades to six dumpster enclosures, located in the public parking lots of the downtown area. Motion carried unanimously. 9. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS - REGIONAL COMPETITION Request the City Council approve authorizing the Public Works Director or his designee to participate in a SANDAG TransNet/Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding exchange as part of the Regional Competition of the Statewide ATP, if grant funds are recommended on a regional basis. (File No. 0480- 70 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department! Engineering: Ed Domingue) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-171 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-172 10. AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL BILLING COST REDUCTION SERVICE CONTRACT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a three-year Service Contract (Consulting Agreement) with Procure America to analyze existing billing rates charged to the City for copier, printer, and telecom services for potential renegotiation at more favorable rates. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3203]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-153 11. PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FROM ESCONDIDO DISPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES AND FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL COLLECTIONS - Request the City Council approve the proposed rate increase from Escondido Disposal (EDI) for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Services. Effective January 1, 2017, a 1.9757 percent increase would apply to all residential and commercial collection services. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2340]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-154 November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 7 12. ESTABLISH ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS (SPEED ZONES) AT SEVEN LOCATIONS CITYWIDE - Request the City Council approve establishing Engineering and Traffic Surveys (speed zones) at seven (7) locations Citywide. (File No. 1050-50) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department! Engineering: Ed Domingue) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-165 Deputy Mayor Morasco questioned the reason for the 40 MPH speed limit on Leslie Lane. Homi Namdari, Assistant City Engineer, explained the justification for adjusting speed limits. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Deputy Mayor Morasco to approve establishing Engineering and Traffic Surveys (speed zones) at seven (7) locations Citywide. Ayes: Diaz, Gallo, Morasco, Abed. Noes: Masson. Motion carried. 13. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR POLICE SERGEANT DIANA PROVOST - Request the City Council approve the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Police Sergeant Diana Provost. (File No. 0170-57) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-166 14. AWARD BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHTEEN POLICE VEHICLES - Request the City Council approve awarding the bid award for the purchase of eighteen 2017 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles to North County Ford in the amount of $514,914.66. The bid amount includes sales tax, documentation, and California State Tire Recycling fees. This purchase is necessary to replace eleven marked patrol units, two K9 units, four volunteer patrol units, and one fire prevention vehicle. The existing vehicles have been in service between seven and fourteen 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. 2016-168 15. FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS' OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2016-17 Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) Program Grant in the amount of $232,178; approve grant expenditures consistent with guidelines in AB 1913; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve the adjustments needed to spend grant funds. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Craig Carter) 16. FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2016-17 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant in the amount of $20.17; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Craig Carter) November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 8  17. ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO FEE INVENTORY - ALARM BILLING AND REGISTRATION - Request the City Council approve the proposed changes to the City of Escondido Fee Inventory for Registration and False Alarm Billing Fees. (File No. 0480-45) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Craig Carter) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-169 18. A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ESCONDIDO BIOENERGY FACILITY AT THE HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY - Request the City Council approve authorizing a First Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Escondido Bioenergy Facility, LLC. (File No. 0600-10 [A3158]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney RESOLUTION NO. 2016-170 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.) PUBLIC HEARINGS 19. ADOPTION OF THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, FIRE, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND ENERGY CODES, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS - Request the City Council approve amending the City of Escondido Municipal Code to reflect the 2016 California Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Energy Codes, Green Building Standards Code, and proposed local amendments. (File No. 0680-50) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin and Fire Department: Russ Knowles) A) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09 (First Reading and Introduction) B) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-17 (First Reading and Introduction) Tim Draper, Building Official, and Russ Knowles, Fire Chief, presented the staff report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Abed opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak on this issue in any way. No one asked to be heard. Therefore, he closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to adopt the 2016 California building, fire, residential, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy codes, green building standards code, and local amendments. Motion carried unanimously. November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 9 FUTURE AGENDA 20. 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 Councilmember Masson reported on the League of California Cities local meeting; he noted new laws recently approved in California and shared 2017 League of California Cities strategic goals Councilmember Gallo commented on inadequate affordable housing. Mayor Abed commented on the LAFCO meeting regarding the increased sphere of influence in the Cemetery District; reported on SANDAG's regional planning committee's discussion regarding landfills and alternative energy issues. 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 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK November 16, 2016 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 10