Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6506508C-5762-4F31-BF85-9815A5A3431B CITY OF ESCONDIDO October 24, 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 24, 2018 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Abed presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION Bill Pinkerton led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Deputy Mayor Masson 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; Eva Heter, Assistant City Clerk; and Jennifer Ekblad, Deputy City Clerk. PRESENTATIONS Cynthia Jimenez was presented with a Certificate of Recognition. Cynthia Weir, Board President, Jerry VanLeeuwen, Executive Director, and Rachel Kesner, Assistant Executive Director presented regarding the California Center for the Arts, Escondido utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Louth, Escondido, commented on potential impacts to mobilehome park residents regarding Assembly Bill 3066. Alba Miller, shared concerns regarding over-development and traffic along Interstate 15 and in Escondido. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of 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 October 10, 2018 October 24, 2018 Escondido City Council Meeting Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6506508C-5762-4F31-BF85-9815A5A3431B 4. ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - Request the City Council approve authorizing the destruction of City records and Police Department records for the following departments and divisions: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community Services, Employee Benefits, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility, Housing, Human Resources, Library, Payroll, Police, Public Works, Risk Management, and Utilities. (File No. 0160-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Diane Halverson) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-154 5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUESTICA LTD. TO PROVIDE BUDGET SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a three (3) year Public Services Agreement with Questica Ltd. effective October 24, 2018 through October 23, 2021, with three (3) additional one-year renewal options. The total annual estimated cost for the first year is $122,826; total cost not to exceed $180,378 for the three-year agreement. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3270]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-156 6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Telecommunication Network License and Encroachment Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, 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-3271]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department: Julie Procopio) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-159 MOTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Masson and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Telecommunication Network License and Encroachment Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; and authorize the Real Property Manager to act on behalf of the City of Escondido as necessary to implement the Agreement and adopt Resolution No. 2018-159. Motion carried unanimously. 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.) CURRENT BUSINESS 7. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 - Request the City Council receive and file the annual financial status report for Fiscal Year 2017/18; and approve the budget adjustment that recommends using the year-end General Fund surplus of $3,029,000 to fund specific department funding requests totaling $2,029,000 and to transfer the remaining balance $1,000,000 to the Section 115 Irrevocable Pension Trust. (File No. 0430-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) October 24, 2018 Escondido City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6506508C-5762-4F31-BF85-9815A5A3431B Sheryl Bennett, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services, and Joan Ryan, Assistant Director of Finance, Michelle Collett, Accountant, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Roxana Aslan, representative from Unite Here!, voiced concerns regarding JC Resorts’ management of the Reidy Creek Golf Course; requested the City investigate any concerns of sexual harassment; and shared a PowerPoint presentation. Paulina Esquivel, Escondido, shared comments in Spanish translated by a representative from Unite Here!; indicated concerns about JC Resorts’ management of the Reidy Creek Golf Course and requested the Council investigate any issues with sexual harassment at Reidy Creek Golf Course. Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Vista, expressed concerns of sexual harassment allegations regarding JC Resorts. Vanessa Valenzuela, Escondido, shared comments on revenue and expenses related to the Financial Status Report and expressed concerns regarding Reidy Creek Golf Course finances. Laura Hunter, Escondido, expressed concerns about the contract with JC Resorts and suggested a budget oversight committee. Cynthia Weir, representative for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, thanked Council for funding repairs and maintenance of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Gallo to receive and file the annual financial status report for Fiscal Year 2017/18; and approve the budget adjustment that recommends using the year-end General Fund surplus of $3,029,000 to fund specific department funding requests totaling $2,029,000 and to transfer the remaining balance $1,000,000 to the Section 115 Irrevocable Pension Trust. Motion carried unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA 8. 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 North County Transit District received a presentation from SANDAG addressing potential issues in regards to the Del Mar bluffs. Mayor Abed reported SANDAG will hold a community meeting at the Escondido Public Library on October 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to gather input regarding the 2019-2050 Regional Plan. 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 - October 24, 2018 Escondido City Council Meeting Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6506508C-5762-4F31-BF85-9815A5A3431B ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abed adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. _______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK _______________________________ DEPUTY CITY CLERK October 24, 2018 Escondido City Council Meeting Page 4 of 4