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CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 25, 2017 3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council THIS MEETING WAS CANCELLED. ) CALL TO ORDER I ) 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 Firefighter's Association b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit c. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett and Jeffrey Epp Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers' Association 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: 480 N. Spruce Street, APN 232-091-28 (Wickline Bedding) City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement b. Property: 455 N. Quince Street, APN 232-091-27 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement c. Property: 525 N. Quince Street, APN 232-091-06 City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Prospective Purchasers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement ADJOURNMENT I 1 October 25, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 190  CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 25, 2017 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council Mobilehome Rent Review Board ) CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION Jeremy Johnson led the 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, 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. PRESENTATIONS: Cameron Durckel, Public Affairs Manager, presented an update regarding San Diego Gas & Electric. ) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Tom Cowan, Escondido, requested donations for North County Veterans Stand Down. ) CONSENT CALENDAR I MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of item 4. 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: Regular Meeting of October 11, 2017 October 25, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 191  4. BID AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2018 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES - Request the City Council accept the lowest responsive bid and approve the bid award for the purchase of nineteen 2018 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles to North County Ford in the amount of $541,228.43. This bid amount includes sales tax, documentation, and California State Tire Recycling fees; approve authorizing the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to execute a contract with North County Ford for the purchase of nineteen 2018 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles in the amount $541,228.343; and approve authorizing the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to dispose of surplus vehicles that are being replaced by this purchase via auction with a City contracted auction company. (File No. 0470-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-135 Joseph Goulart, Interim Director of Public Works, was available to answer questions. MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to accept the lowest responsive bid and approve the bid award for the purchase of nineteen 2018 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles to North County Ford in the amount of $541,228.43. This bid amount includes sales tax, documentation, and California State Tire Recycling fees; approve authorizing the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to execute a contract with North County Ford for the purchase of nineteen 2018 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles in the amount $541,228.343; and approve authorizing the Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services to dispose of surplus vehicles that are being replaced by this purchase via auction with a City contracted auction company and adopt Resolution No. 2017-135. Motion carried unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY FOR POLICE OFFICER scorr GUDEHUS Request the City Council approve the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Police Officer Scott Gudehus. (File No. 0170-57) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-136 6. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY FOR FIRE ENGINEER JOHN GRIMM - Request the City Council approve the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Fire Engineer John Grimm. (File No. 0170-57) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-137 ) CONSENT — RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) 1 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.) October 25, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 192 ) PUBLIC HEARINGS I 7. SHORT-FORM RENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING FOR TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB PARK - Request the City Council consider the short-form rent increase application submitted by Town & Country Club Park, and if approved, grant an increase of seventy-five percent of the change in the Consumer Price Index, or 3.339 percent (an average of $14.30) for the period of December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2016. (File No. 0697-20-10132) Staff Recommendation: Consider for Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) RRB RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04 Belinda Rojas, Program Administrator, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Andrew Modglin, Code Enforcement Officer, was available to answer questions. Mayor Abed opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak on this issue in any way. Robin Eifler, Town & Country Club Park owner's representative, shared information regarding improvements to the park since the last rent increase, addressed current issues, and was available to answer questions. Don Green, Town & Country Club Park resident representative, addressed the need for lighting near the back trash entrance and was available to answer questions. Jose Ernesto Servin, Escondido, shared concerns regarding the rent increase and spoke in opposition to the rent increase. Harold Starkey, Escondido, shared concerns regarding utility costs to residents and spoke in opposition to the rent increase. Mayor Abed asked if anyone else wanted to be heard. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Deputy Mayor Masson to approve the short- form rent increase application submitted by Town & Country Club Park and grant an increase of seventy-five percent of the change in the Consumer Price Index, or 3.339 percent (an average of $14.30) for the period of December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2016 and adopt RRB Resolution No. 2017-04. Motion carried unanimously. CURRENT BUSINESS 8. PROGRAM YEAR 2016 HOUSING-RELATED PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve a budget adjustment for the park improvement projects in conjunction with the award of new Program Year 2016 Housing-Related Parks program grant funds. (File No. 0430- 80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development/Housing Division: Karen Youel) Karen Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, and Joseph Goulart, Interim Director of Public works presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve a budget adjustment for the park improvement projects in conjunction with the award of new Program Year 2016 Housing-Related Parks program grant funds. Motion carried unanimously. October 25, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 193  FUTURE AGENDA 9. 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) I COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Gallo reported that North County Transit District received a grant for $10 million dollars to replace locomotives on the Coaster and noted NCTD received a high score on the current performance evaluation. Mayor Abed attended a LAFCO conference in San Diego and noted the new executive director will attend the November 15, 2017 Council Meeting; shared information from SANDAG regarding AB805 legal issues and provided an update on the SR-78 expansion project utilizing PowerPoint slides. 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 Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. - 1 .•=, -•__L_ (._,--4" MAYOR CITY CLERK October 25, 2017 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 194