Council Meeting

CITY OF ESCONDIDO June 13 1 2018 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council I CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:33 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, I 2018 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION Tolu Peters led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Gallo led the flag salute. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Councilmember Ed Gallo, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. Absent: Deputy Mayor John Masson. Quorum present. Also present were: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager; Michael R. 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. ) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I ) CONSENT CALENDAR 1 MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item 4. Ayes: Abed, Diaz, Gallo, Morasco. Noes: None. Absent: Masson. Motion carried. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING AND POSTING (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/Successor Agency) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None Scheduled 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN RELATED TO WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS WITHIN THE SOUTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT - Request the City Council approve authorizing City staff to process the application to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to allow weddings and receptions within the Southern Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (File No. 0800-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) June 13, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 306  MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve authorizing City staff to process the application to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to allow weddings and receptions within the Southern Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Ayes: Abed, Diaz, Gallo, Morasco. Noes: None. Absent: Masson. Motion carried. 5. LAKE WOHLFORD DAM REPLACEMENT DESIGN SECOND AMENDMENT - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, in the amount of $334,765 for engineering and environmental services for the Lake Wohlford Dam Replacement Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3060]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-93 6. UNDERGROUNDING THE ESCONDIDO CANAL THROUGH THE SAN PASQUAL INDIAN RESERVATION - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with Michael Baker International, in the amount of $1,563,297.50 for the design of the San Pasqual Undergrounding Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for environmental surveys and permitting for the San Pasqual Undergrounding Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3253, A- 3254]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-94 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-95 I CONSENT — RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) 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.) 7. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 66 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF THE ESCONDIDO ZONING CODE RELATING TO DRIVE THROUGH MENU BOARDS (AZ 18-0004) - Approved on June 6, 2018 with a vote of 5/0 (File No. 0810-20) ORDINANCE NO. 2018-15 (Second Reading and Adoption) PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 AND APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL POLICIES - Request the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Annual Operating Budget; approve the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) for Fiscal Year 2018/19; and modify the Budgetary and Financial Policies concerning the use of one-time resources. (File No. 0430-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-82 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-83 C) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106 Sheryl Bennett, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services, Joan Ryan, Assistant Director of Finance, and Jodi Coco, Budget Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. June 13, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 307  Mayor Abed opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wanted to speak on this issue in any way. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Annual Operating Budget; approve the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) for Fiscal Year 2018/19; and modify the Budgetary and Financial Policies concerning the use of one-time resources and adopt Resolution No. 2018-82, Resolution No. 2018-83, and Resolution No. 2018-106. Ayes: Abed, Gallo, Morasco. Noes: Diaz. Absent: Masson. Motion carried. I CURRENT BUSINESS 9. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 6, 2018 - Request the City Council approve calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 6, 2018, for the following elective offices: one (1) City Councilmember with a four-year term to represent District One, one (1) City Council Member with a four-year term to represent District Two, and one (1) Mayor with a four-year term to be elected at-large; and approve requesting the Board of Supervisors, County of San Diego, to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election. (File No. 0650-40) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) A) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-90 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-91 MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 6, 2018, for the following elective offices: one (1) City Councilmember with a four-year term to represent District One, one (1) City Council Member with a four- year term to represent District Two, and one (1) Mayor with a four-year term to be elected at-large; and approve requesting the Board of Supervisors, County of San Diego, to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and adopt Resolution No. 2018-90 and Resolution No. 2018-91. Ayes: Abed, Diaz, Gallo, Morasco. Noes: None. Absent: Masson. Motion carried. 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 reported the San Diego County Water Authority will hold a budget meeting on June 21. Mayor Abed reported SANDAG approved San Diego Forward Regional Plan and shared information regarding funding scenarios. June 13, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 308 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 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m. c- • MAYOR CITY CLERK / -e y CLERK June 13, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 56 Page 309