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CITY OF ESCONDIDO April 5, 2017 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, April 5, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Deputy Mayor John Masson, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Quorum present. CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Administrative/Clerical/Engineering (ACE) Bargaining Unit c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory (SUP) Bargaining Unit CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)) Case Name: Southwest Key Programs, Inc. v. City of Escondido Case No: '15-CV-1115-H (BLM) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8) a. Property: APNs 238-073-06, -17, -038, -49, -50, -51, -52, -57 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Terry Jackson Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement b. Property: Municipal Parking Lot #1, Municipal Parking Lot #2, and APNs 233-091-01 through -17 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Touchstone Communities Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 77 IV. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND EVALUATION (Government Code 54957) a. City Manager ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m. .60-)07/i-Adt MAYOR CITY CLERK April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 78  CITY OF ESCONDIDO April 5, 2017 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, April 5, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Diaz led the flag salute. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Deputy Mayor John Masson, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Quorum present. Also present were: Jeffrey Epp, Interim City Manager; Michael McGuinness, Interim City Attorney; Bill Martin, Director of Community Development; Julie Procopio, Director of Engineering Services; Diane Halverson, City Clerk; and Jennifer Ekblad, Deputy City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS Earth Day and Earth Awareness Month PRESENTATIONS Earth Day Poster Contest Award Presentation Katherine Fromm, Escondido, spoke in opposition of Police Department operations with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement; commented on deportation and immigration issues. Patti Thompson, Escondido, commented regarding homeless encampments and homelessness issues in the City. I I CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve all 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: A) Regular Meeting of March 15, 2017 B) Regular Meeting of March 22, 2017 April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 79 4. FISCAL YEAR 2016 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve accepting $121,095 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security for the FY16 State Homeland Security Grant Program; authorize the Fire Chief to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents required for the management of this grant; and approve the necessary budget adjustment to establish new projects for tracking of these grant funds. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: Russ Knowles) 5. SENIOR NUTRITION BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council approve a budget adjustment of $6,258, resulting from one-time only funds provided by the County of San Diego for the Senior Nutrition Program and authorize the Interim City Manager and Director of Administrative Services to make the necessary budget adjustments to the Senior Nutrition budget. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Loretta McKinney) 6. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 895 (SUB 15-0030) - Request the City Council approve a three-year extension of time for an eight-lot single-family residential Tentative Subdivision Map, originally approved as Tract 895, located at 1537 Boyle Avenue. (File No. 0800-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-40 7. CITY OF ESCONDIDO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ZONES 1 THROUGH 38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 - Request the City Council approve initiating the proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Zones 1 through 38 for Fiscal Year 2017/2018; approve the preliminary Engineer's Report for LMD Zones 1 through 38; and set a public hearing date of May 3, 2017, for LMD Zones 1 through 38. (File No, 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: !Ed Domingue) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-45 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-46 8. ADOPTION OF A NEW DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED FOR STATE APPROVAL OF THE WASTEWATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOANS - Request the City Council approve establishing a Debt Management Policy for the City of Escondido. (File No. 0430-90) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-47 9. SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ESCONDIDO EDUCATION COMPACT AT 220 SOUTH BROADWAY - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Real Property Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Escondido Education COMPACT at 220 South Broadway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3091]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-50 April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 80 10. CONTINUING EMERGENCY AND NEED TO REPAIR THE SEWER PIPELINE IN GREEN TREE MOBILE HOME ESTATES - Request the City Council approve declaring that pursuant to the terms of Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council finds there is a need to continue the emergency action and pass a resolution by four-fifths vote declaring that public interest and necessity demand the expenditure to safeguard life, health, and property. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3213]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-51 CONSENT — RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) I 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.) 11. CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO AB 805 - AB 805 would amend various provisions in the California Public Utilities Code to, among other things, require changes to the agency voting weight and membership of the SANDAG board members and would require changes to the board representation and voting weight of MTS and NCTD member agencies. (File No. 0680-70) Staff Recommendation: None (Mayor Abed and Deputy Mayor Masson) MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to oppose AB 805 and send a letter regarding the City's position to the California State Assembly. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Masson, Morasco. Noes: Diaz. Motion carried. 12. CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO SB 54 - SB 54 would add several provisions to current state law relating to the Standards for Cooperation in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Programs including restrictions on the ability of any California law enforcement agency or official to communicate and cooperate with federal, civil, and criminal immigration law enforcement agencies and personnel. (File No. 0680-70) Staff Recommendation: None (Mayor Abed and Councilmember Morasco) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-55 MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Deputy Mayor Masson to oppose California Senate Bill No. 54 by adopting Resolution No. 2017-55. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Masson, Morasco. Noes: Diaz. Motion carried. April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 81 13. 2017-2018 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ACTION PLAN UPDATE - Request the City Council review the Draft 2017-2018 City Council Action Plan and provide input regarding strategies aimed at accomplishing goals. (File No. 0610-95) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek) Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint Presentation. Carol Rea, Escondido, requested consideration for street lighting and sidewalks in the Old Escondido Historic District. COUNCIL ACTION: City Council provided direction to staff. FUTURE AGENDA 14. 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 Gallo attended the North County Transit District meeting and reported that the Coastal Corridor is averaging more than one fatality per month; reported attending the SANDAG Borders Committee. Deputy Mayor Masson attended the League of California Cities meeting and reported the discussion regarding transportation funding package; the League took positions on several State Assembly and State Senate Bills. Mayor Abed reported that SANDAG passed an Operational Budget and shared that on April 14 the Board of Directors will issue a press release on AB 805. County Selection Committee extended Mayor Abed's term as Chairman of LAFCO for one year; the Committee will meet to vote on representation on the Coastal Commission. 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 April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 82 Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. cL e; ( MAYOR CITY CLERK D TY CITY LERK LAYUi April 5, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 83