Council Meeting
Regular MeetingEscondido, CA · October 10, 2018
Minutes
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO
October 10, 2018
3:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes
Escondido City Council
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October
10, 2018 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB)
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to recess to Closed
Session. Motion carried unanimously.
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8)
a. Property: 480 North Spruce Street, APN 232-091-28-00
City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Pretium LLC (Custom Blow Molding)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Existing Lease
b. Property: Municipal Parking Lot #1, APN 229-421-26
City Negotiator: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Touchstone Communities
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE (Government Code 54956.9(d)(2))
a. One Case - Claim No. 4980
b. One Matter involving the potential sale of Municipal Parking Lot #1, APN 229-421-26
DEPUTY MAYOR MASSON ABSTAINED AND LEFT THE CLOSED SESSION ROOM FOR ITEMS I. b.
and II. b.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
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MAYOR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO
October 10, 2018
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 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October
10, 2018 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding.
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Mel Bittner 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, Deputy Mayor John
Masson, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Sam Abed. 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.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from Senator Joel Anderson to Mayor Abed.
Chair Sinnott presented a SANDAG update utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Karen Jewel, SR-78 Corridor Project Manager, presented a Caltrans Update on SR-78 Projects utilizing a
PowerPoint presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS
Juan Magdaraog, Senior Environmental Program Specialist, accepted the proclamation for Pollution Prevention
Week.
Sandra Bauer, Fire Prevention Specialist, accepted the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Judy Persing, Escondido, thanked Council for pedestrian sign installed on 9th Avenue.
Shirley Altman, Escondido, shared concerns regarding the water plant odors and commented that the
water is dirty coming out of her faucet.
Wayne Looth, Escondido, shared comments regarding Assembly Bill 3066 and impacts to the mobilehome
community.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve all Consent
Calendar items with the exception of item 5 and item 6. 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 September 19, 2018
4. CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ESGIL, LLC FOR THE CONTINUATION OF BUILDING PLAN
CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES -
Request the City Council approve a new Consulting Agreement with EsGil, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $165,000 to continue providing professional building plan check and inspection services as a
contracted extension of staff. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3260])
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-134
5. TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MOBILITIE, LLC -
Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Telecommunication
Network License and Encroachment Agreement with Mobilitie, LLC; and authorize the Real Property
Manager to act on behalf of the City of Escondido as necessary to implement the Agreement. (File No.
0600-10 [A-3265])
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-151
Patricia Borchmann, Escondido, shared concerns regarding the City’s fees for wireless service providers
and requested this item be postponed.
MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to approve authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Telecommunication Network License and Encroachment Agreement with
Mobilitie, LLC; and authorize the Real Property Manager to act on behalf of the City of Escondido as necessary
to implement the Agreement and approve Resolution No. 2018-151. Motion carried unanimously.
6. HOMELESS EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM (HEAP) GRANT APPLICATION AND DECLARATION
OF SHELTER CRISIS -
Request the City Council approve declaring a shelter crisis in the City of Escondido and authorize the
Deputy City Manager or his designee to apply for Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds.
(File No. 0480-70)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: William L. Wolfe)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-153
William L. Wolfe, Deputy City Manager, and Karen Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, were
available to answer questions.
Anne Omsted, President of League of Women Voters of North County San Diego, voiced support for this item.
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MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gallo and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve declaring a
shelter crisis in the City of Escondido and authorize the Deputy City Manager or his designee to apply for
Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds and adopt Resolution No. 2018-153. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID CARR, TRUSTEE OF THE KATHLEEN DUQUE CARR INTER-
VIVOS REVOCABLE TRUST, AT 1045 WEST MISSION AVENUE (RECORDS CENTER) -
Request the City Council approve authorizing the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute a
Lease Agreement with David Carr, Trustee of the Kathleen Duque Carr Inter-Vivos Revocable Trust for
records storage at 1045 West Mission Avenue. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3267])
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-157
8. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STYLUTION USA, INC. (DBA WICKLINE BEDDING) AT 455
NORTH QUINCE STREET -
Request the City Council approve authorizing the Real Property Manager to execute, on behalf of the
City of Escondido, a Lease Agreement with Stylution USA, Inc. (dba Wickline Bedding) for the property
at 455 North Quince Street. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3268])
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-158
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.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT FOR
THE POTENTIAL SALE OF 1600 WEST NINTH AVENUE (WINDSOR GARDENS) -
Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Escondido Senior Housing Corporation and an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
with Community HousingWorks regarding the potential sale of Windsor Gardens. (File No. 0690-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-163R
Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, Karen Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, and Paul Mara
with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Abed opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wanted to speak on this issue in any way.
Mary Jane Jagodzinske, representative for Community HousingWorks, presented a PowerPoint regarding
Windsor Gardens.
Greg Anglea, representative for Interfaith Community Services, presented a PowerPoint sharing prospective
services to be offered at Windsor Gardens.
Dennis Nelson, Escondido, shared his experience regarding Interfaith and living at Avocado Court built by
Community HousingWorks.
Amy DeVaudreuil, San Diego, attorney representing Escondido Senior Housing Corporation, stated the
board recommends EAH over Community HousingWorks.
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Robert Alan, San Diego, voiced support for Community HousingWorks for Windsor Gardens and shared his
experience living at CHW development in San Diego.
William Froebe, Escondido, shared his experience using Interfaith services.
Rosemary Amigliore, Escondido, thanked City staff for responding to code enforcement issues.
Lorde Huerta, Escondido, shared concerns with current management and voiced support for Community
HousingWorks for Windsor Gardens.
Gayle Moutard, Escondido, shared concerns about the current management and their treatment of seniors
living at Windsor Gardens.
Emily Paige, Escondido, shared concerns regarding current management and their treatment of seniors
living at Windsor Gardens.
Judy Persing, Escondido, shared her concerns regarding the current management company and complained
of inadequate notification to residents.
Mayor Abed asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Escondido Senior Housing
Corporation and an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Community HousingWorks regarding the potential
sale of Windsor Gardens and adopt Resolution No. 2018-163R. Motion carried unanimously.
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 Morasco reported attending Regional Solid Waste Association meeting, shared potential impacts
of Assembly Bill 1826 and Senate Bill 1383 in regards to processing organic waste in Escondido.
Councilmember Gallo reported attending the SANDAG Borders Committee meeting; San Diego County Water
Authority appointed new board members; North County Transit District will install more environmentally safe
trains and reported a bluff collapsed in Del Mar.
Mayor Abed reported regarding SANDAG, Escondido applied for a Smart Growth Incentive Program Capital
Grant; will receive $1.4 million for Grand Avenue with matching funds needed for the project.
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 -
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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