Council Meeting

CITY OF ESCONDIDO SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 8:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 1 2018 CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO STATE OF THE CITY MINUTES ) CALL TO ORDER I The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Escondido, California, was called to order at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2018 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido with Mayor Abed presiding. MASTER OF CEREMONIES Craig Carter, Chief of Police, welcomed everyone to the annual State of the City Address and introduced Mayor Abed, Deputy Mayor John Masson, and Councilmembers Olga Diaz, Ed Gallo, and Michael Morasco. INVOCATION Chaplain Joe Garcia led the Invocation. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Escondido Police and Fire Color Guard led the Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance. NATIONAL ANTHEM The San Pasqual Show Choir performed the National Anthem. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REMARKS Kevin S. Svetich, Board of Directors, reported on the Chamber of Commerce sponsored activities that were held in the City. 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. February 28, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 240 CITY COUNCIL AWARDS Escondido City Council Awards were presented by Mayor Abed and members of the City Council to the following: Reci Pi ent Category Ashley Grncarevski Youth Marty Tiedeman Arts Stephanie Shumate "Beyond the Call" Sara Slade Community Barak Smith Education Cynthia Weir Arts Leadership Forgotten Barrel Winery Historic Preservation Tom Hawthorne Mayor's Leadership Award STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Abed noted the many achievements made in the past year in the areas of Economic Development, Financial Stability, Public Safety, and Neighborhood Improvement. Mayor Abed noted the challenges facing our city today: Poverty, Homelessness, and Pension Reform. Mayor Abed also shared the top priorities for 2018: Future Business Park, Neighborhood Improvement, Improved Water Infrastructure, and Smart City Innovation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. - MAYOR CITY CLERK '‘\ AJ DEPUTY C CLERK February 28, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 241  STATE gCity !MIN 011111111 1 r iii1111111111111N1111111 1 CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO  City Council Awards Presented to ASHLEY GRNCAREVSKI Youth MARTY TIEDEMAN Arts STEPHANIE SHUMATE "Beyond the Call" SARA SLADE Community BARAK SMITH Education CYNTHIA WEIR Arts Leadership FORGOTTEN BARREL WINERY Historic Preservation Mayor's Leadership Award TOM HAVVTHORNE  Master of Ceremonies Craig Carter Chief of Police Invocation Chaplain Joe Garcia Presentation of Colors and Flag Salute Escondido Police & Fire Color Guard National Anthem San Pasqua! H.S. Showtime Choir Chamber of Commerce Remarks Kevin S. Svetich, CLU Chairman of the Board of Directors City Council Awards MAYOR'S STATE AfCity Address Oral Communications/Adjournment Special Thanks to the Following Sponsors: AT&T Badiee Development Baker Electric and Solar California Center for the Arts, Escondido Cal State University San Marcos Cox Communications Erickson Hall Construction Escondido Charitable Foundation Escondido Disposal Inc. George Weir Asphalt Howes, Weiler and Associates Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona & Peak LLP Newland Sierra New Urban West, Inc. Palomar College San Diego Gas & Electric Safari Highlands Ranch Sculpt Nouveau Scripps Tool Shed Rental and Sales