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CITY OF ESCONDIDO September 20 1 2017 3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council ) CALL TO ORDER a The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 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. 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Roy Garrett, Escondido, suggested the City Council delay a decision regarding outsourcing library services a to provide time to consider forming a Library District. I CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) a MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido Firefighters' Association b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers Association c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit d. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Administrative/Clerical/Engineering Bargaining Unit e. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory Bargaining Unit II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8) a. Property: Municipal Parking Lot #1 (APN 229-421-26) and Municipal Parking Lot #4 (APN 233-081-26) City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Touchstone Communities Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 167  b. Property: 901 West Washington Avenue, APNs 232-090-72, -54, and -57 (Public Works Yard) City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement C. Property: 455 North Quince Street, APN 232-091-27 (Wickline Bedding) City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement d. Property: 480 North Spruce Street, APN 232-091-28 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement e. Property: 525 North Spruce Street, APN 232-091-06 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE (Government Code 54956.9(d)(2)) a. Threatened litigation related to potential outsourcing contract for Library Services. I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. Lyt MAYOR CITY CLERK DEITY CITY LERK September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 168  CITY OF ESCONDIDO September 20, 2017 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council ) CALL TO ORDER I The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:56 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION Dick Bridgeman led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Deputy Mayor Masson 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, City Manager; Michael McGuinness, 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: Jeff Murdock, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Manager, accepted the proclamation for National Preparedness Month - September 2017. Alicia Appel, Senior Environmental Program Specialist, accepted the proclamation for Pollution Prevention Week 2017. ) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a Roy Garrett, Escondido, recommended delaying a decision regarding a contract with Library Systems & Services (LS&S) and suggested holding community workshops to examine the possibility of forming a Library District. Karen Tatge, President of Escondido City Employees' Association, shared concerns regarding benefits from LS&S compared to benefits from the City of Escondido for employees and requested the City Council reconsider outsourcing library services with LS&S. Renee Glotzbach, San Marcos, shared concerns regarding alcohol and drug issues and driving under the influence. Tom Cowan, Escondido, spoke in opposition to outsourcing library services with LS&S. September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 169 I CONSENT CALENDAR 1 MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of item 5. 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 August 16, 2017 B) Regular Meeting of August 23, 2017 4. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CEMETERY AREA WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Director of Utilities to file a Notice of Completion for the Cemetery Area Water Pipeline Replacement Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A3149]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-120 5. CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE SAGER RANCH PROJECT (ALSO CALLED DALEY RANCH RESORT) AND RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for professional services with Rick Engineering Company in an amount not to exceed $171,375 to serve as an extension of Planning Division staff and manage the review of the Sager Ranch development proposal and approve a related budget adjustment to increase the Planning Division budget for the same amount. Authorizing these requests does not have a legally binding effect on any possible future discretionary action. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3231]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-125R Vanessa Valenzuela, Escondido, shared concerns regarding the approval of Consulting Agreement before an application has been filed by the developer Ashley Mellor, Valley Center, shared concerns regarding the Sager Ranch project and questioned whether the consultant will address Valley Center Planning Group concerns. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Deputy Mayor Masson to approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for professional services with Rick Engineering Company in an amount not to exceed $171,375 to serve as an extension of Planning Division staff and manage the review of the Sager Ranch development proposal and approve a related budget adjustment to increase the Planning Division budget for the same amount and adopt Resolution No. 2017-125R. Motion carried unanimously. 6. ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL REQUEST FOR THE INTERSECTION OF RINCON AVENUE AND NORTH ASH STREET - Request the City Council approve amending the City's schedule of stop signs to add all-way stop control at the intersection of Rincon Avenue and North Ash Street. (File No. 1050-50) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-127 September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 170 7. YEAR 2018 HOLIDAYS - Request the City Council approve designating the days that City offices will be closed in the year 2018 for holiday observances. (File No. 0740-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-130 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.) CURRENT BUSINESS 8. CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO - UPDATE - Request the City Council receive a brief presentation and update on the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. (File No. 0137-10) Staff Recommendation: None (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek) Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, Andy Washburn, Treasurer for the CCAE Board of Trustees, Cynthia Weir, Chair of the CCAE Board of Trustees, and Jerry Van Leeuwen, Executive Director for CCAE, presented a financial report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. NO COUNCIL ACTION, INFORMATION ONLY. 9. BID AWARD FOR THE 2017 STREET REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT - Request the City Council approve awarding the bid to Eagle Paving Company, Inc., which was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; authorizing the Mayor. and City Clerk to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $4,396,952.85; and adopting the Street List for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for the 2017 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A3230]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-129 Matt Souttere, Associate Engineer, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve awarding the bid to Eagle Paving Company, Inc., which was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $4,396,952.85; and adopting the Street List for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for the 2017 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project and adopt Resolution No. 2017-129. Motion carried unanimously. September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 171 I FUTURE AGENDA 10. 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 shared information from the San Diego County Water Authority regarding the water tax bill; and reported that the Metropolitan Water District will be open to the public for tours. Deputy Mayor Masson attended the League of California Cities conference; resolutions regarding AB 109 and EMS Services were approved. Mayor Abed reported LAFCO hired a new executive director, Keene Simonds, recruited by Peckman and McKinney; shared information regarding SANDAG's San Diego Forward Plan, Smart Growth Incentive Program, and the Active Transportation Grant Program. CITY MANAGER'S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety and Community Development. • WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK -t-t' UTY CITY CLERK September 20, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 172