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CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 11, 2017 3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council THIS MEETING WAS CANCELLED. ) CALL TO ORDER I 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I ) CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) I 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)) a. Case Name: Quintero v. City of Escondido Case No: 15-CV-2638-BTM(BLM) ADJOURNMENT I 1 October 11, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 179  CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 11, 2017 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 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Morasco led the flag salute. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Ed Gallo, Deputy Mayor John Masson, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Absent: Councilmember Olga Diaz. 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 Al Dobynes, Fire Marshal, received the proclamation for National Fire Prevention Month - October 2017. PRESENTATIONS Dr. Luis Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools, and Michael Taylor, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, presented regarding the Escondido Union School District Bond. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Westlake, Escondido, spoke in favor of the proposed development of New Urban West. Roy Garrett, Escondido, shared budgetary information regarding a potential contract with Library Systems & Services and spoke in opposition to outsourcing library services. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of item 4. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Masson, Morasco; Noes: None; Diaz absent. Motion carried. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING AND POSTING (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/Successor Agency) October 11, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 180  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A) Regular Meeting of September 20, 2017 B) Regular Meeting of September 27, 2017 4. BID AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF UVE RAINBOW TROUT - Request the City Council approve accepting the lowest responsive bid from Calaveras Trout Farm to purchase Live Rainbow Trout by unit price for stocking fish at Dixon Lake and Lake Wohlford and authorize the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to execute a Purchasing Contract with Calaveras Trout Farm, effective October 12, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew the Contract on an annual fiscal year basis not to exceed a total of seven consecutive years. The unit price bid is $3.89 per pound of Live Rainbow Trout, with an estimated purchase quantity of 58,500 pounds. (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOULUTION NO. 2017-132 Christopher W. McKinney, Director or Utilities, was available to answer questions. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve accepting the lowest responsive bid from Calaveras Trout Farm to purchase Live Rainbow Trout by unit price for stocking fish at Dixon Lake and Lake Wohlford and authorize the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to execute a Purchasing Contract with Calaveras Trout Farm, effective October 12, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew the Contract on an annual fiscal year basis not to exceed a total of seven consecutive years and adopt Resolution No. 2017-132. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Masson, Morasco; Noes: None; Diaz absent. Motion carried. I CONSENT — RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/Successor AGENCY/RRB) 1 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 I 5. APPROVAL TO EXECUTE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN AGREEMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE RECYCLED WATER AND POTABLE REUSE PROGRAM - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute two loan agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Financial Assistance. These loans will be used to fund construction of two projects within the Recycled Water and Potable Reuse Program: 1) $8 million for the Recycled Water Easterly Main and Tanks Project, and 2) $5 million for the Brine Line - Broadway to Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility Project. (File No. 1340-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOULUTION NO. 2017-131 Christopher W. McKinney, Director of Utilities, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Deputy Mayor Masson to approve authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute two loan agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Financial Assistance and adopt Resolution No. 2017-131. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Masson, Morasco; Noes: None; Diaz absent. Motion carried. October 11, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 181  FUTURE AGENDA 6. 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 provided information regarding the San Diego County Water Authority budget and noted two upcoming presentations in Escondido regarding water resistant landscaping. Councilmember Morasco attended the Regional Solid Waste Association meeting held at EDCO where board members toured their new facility; shared information regarding AB1219, AB 954, and AB 1158. Deputy Mayor Masson attended the Rotary Club's 5K held in Grape Day Park where Police and Fire personnel assisted. Mayor Abed reported AB 805 was signed by Governor Brown. I 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 Liz White, Escondido, spoke in opposition of outsourcing library services and the proposed contract with Library Systems & Services. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK )L; t DEPUTY CITY CLERK October 11, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 182