Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB CITY OF ESCONDIDO December 19, 2018 4:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council and as Successor Agency to the CDC CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor McNamara presiding. MOMENT OF REFLECTION Richard Huls led the Moment of Reflection. FLAG SALUTE Boy Scout Troop 659 led the flag salute. ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Councilmember Olga Diaz, Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez, Councilmember John Masson, Councilmember Michael Morasco, and Mayor Paul McNamara. Quorum present. Also present were: Jeffrey Epp, City Manager; Gary McCarthy, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Bill Martin, Director of Community Development; Julie Procopio, Director of Engineering Services; Eva Heter, Interim City Clerk; Jennifer Ekblad, Deputy City Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rick Paul, Escondido, shared comments regarding the purchase of Daley Ranch and requested the Council revert to the original Daley Ranch financial policy. Brady Bradshaw, Encinitas, shared information regarding a proposal for offshore oil drilling and provided a related resolution to the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of items 3, 4, 5, and 8. Motion carried unanimously. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING AND POSTING (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/Successor Agency) December 19, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A) Regular Meeting of November 28, 2018 B) Regular Meeting of December 5, 2018 Rob Wise, Escondido, requested changes to the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2018 Minutes regarding item 11 and requested the Council reconsider the Mobilehome Rent Review Board hearing from December 5, 2018. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve the Regular Meeting of November 28, 2018 and Regular Meeting of December 5, 2018 with the amendment that 11 residents of the 21 spaces impacted by the application signed in to protest the rent increase for item 11, Short- Form Rent Review Board Hearing for Sundance Mobilehome Park. Ayes: Diaz, Masson, Morasco. Noes: None. Abstained: Martinez, McNamara. Motion carried. 4. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE SALE OF DALEY RANCH MITIGATION CREDITS - Request the City Council approve authorizing the sale of 8.15 habitat credits from the Daley Ranch Mitigation Bank for the reduced price of $290,250. The proposed sales price represents a discount of $166,926 from the established Daley Ranch credit prices and would match an offer from the Fallbrook Land Conservancy to sell mitigation acreage from its Gird Valley Preserve to offset biological impacts for the 34-lot North Avenue Estates residential development (SUB 17-0007). (File No. 0230-41) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, was available to answer questions. David Ferguson, Applicant’s Representative, provided information regarding the proposed project and sale of the Daley Ranch mitigation credits. Rick Paul, Escondido, shared concerns regarding the sale of the Daley Ranch mitigation credits and requested the Council vote no on this item. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Mayor McNamara to approve authorizing the sale of 8.15 habitat credits from the Daley Ranch Mitigation Bank for the reduced price of $290,250. The proposed sales price represents a discount of $166,926 from the established Daley Ranch credit prices and would match an offer from the Fallbrook Land Conservancy to sell mitigation acreage from its Gird Valley Preserve to offset biological impacts for the 34-lot North Avenue Estates residential development (SUB 17- 0007). Ayes: Morasco. Noes: Diaz, Martinez, McNamara. Abstain: Masson. Motion failed. 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER PALOMAR HOSPITAL SITE AND SURROUNDING PROPERTIES - Request the City Council approve authorizing City staff to accept and process an application to amend the Downtown Specific Plan. The amendment would accommodate the redevelopment of the former Palomar Hospital site and surrounding properties by modifying the applicable development standards. (File No. 0800-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) Adam Finestone, Principal Planner, was available to answer questions. Art Devine, Escondido, shared comments regarding the Palomar Hospital site and spoke in opposition to this item. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Morasco and seconded by Councilmember Diaz to approve authorizing City staff to accept and process an application to amend the Downtown Specific Plan. The amendment would accommodate the redevelopment of the former Palomar Hospital site and surrounding properties by modifying the applicable development standards. Motion carried unanimously. December 19, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB 6. REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT (RGP) 94 - CHANNEL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND RENEWAL - Request the City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and Interim City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. in the amount of $259,278 for management of the channel maintenance program implementation and renewal. (File No. 0600-10 [A-3277]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-184 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-186 APPROVING RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 19-20) FOR JULY 2019 THROUGH JUNE 2020 - Request the City Council approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 19-20) so that the Successor Agency may continue to make payments due for enforceable obligations. (File No. 0440- 35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Sheryl Bennett) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-186 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.) 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, MASTER AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DEMO PERMIT (PHG 18-0013, ENV 18-0004) - Approved on December 5, 2018 with a vote of 4/0/1, Masson abstained (File No. 0800-40) ORDINANCE NO. 2018-23 (Second Reading and Adoption) MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve the Conditional Use Permit, Master and Precise Development Plan and Demo Permit (PHG 18-0013, ENV 18-0004) and adopt Ordinance No. 2018-23. Ayes: Diaz, Martinez, McNamara, Morasco. Noes: None. Abstained: Masson. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 HUD ACTION PLAN ALLOCATING CDBG FUNDS TO THE LED RETROFIT PROJECT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - Request the City Council approve amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 HUD Action Plan to program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Street Light LED Retrofit Project, and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $150,000. (File No. 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Bill Martin) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-188 Karen Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor McNamara opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this issue in anyway. Patricia Borchmann, Escondido, shared comments regarding San Diego Gas & Electric and voiced support for alternative forms of energy. December 19, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB Mayor McNamara asked if anyone else would like to speak on this issue in any way. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Masson to approve amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 HUD Action Plan to program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Street Light LED Retrofit Project, and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $150,000 and adopt Resolution No. 2018-188. Motion carried unanimously. CURRENT BUSINESS 10. HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT PROGRAM - Request the City Council receive and file a presentation about the Housing Related Parks (HRP) Grant program. No action is necessary on this item. (File No. 0915-07) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (City Manager's Office: Jay Petrek) Jay Petrek, Assistant City Manager, and Karen Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. No action necessary on this item. 11. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF CURRENT CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS - Request the City Council make determinations and ratify members to serve on the Council/Mayoral appointed subcommittees per the attached listing. (File No. 0610-55) Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Eva Heter) Patricia Borchmann, Escondido, questioned why LAFCO was not part of the subcommittee appointments. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Morasco to approve City Council Subcommittee member assignments per the attached list. Motion carried unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA 12. 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: Eva Heter) Councilmember Diaz requested an offshore drilling item be placed on a future City Council Agenda. COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS December 19, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB 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 Art Devine, Escondido, shared concerns regarding a wastewater treatment plant in a residential neighborhood. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. _______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR INTERIM CITY CLERK _______________________________ DEPUTY CITY CLERK December 19, 2018 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB CITY OF ESCONDIDO SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC APPOINTMENTS 2018 - 2020 The following information is maintained by the City Clerk’s Office. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED (REGIONAL) SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL STAFF NAME OF AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE LIAISON NOTES Paul McNamara NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT Mike Morasco Julie Procopio DISTRICT (Alternate) Paul McNamara Olga Diaz SANDAG (Alternate) Jay Petrek Mike Morasco (2nd Alternate) SAN DIEGUITO RIVER Olga Diaz VALLEY Consuelo Martinez Bill Martin Regional Open Space Park JPA (Alternate) Board MAYORAL APPOINTED (REGIONAL) SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL STAFF NAME OF AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE LIAISON NOTES Voting delegate is the ABAG Paul McNamara Mayor who may appoint alternates (Reso 98-262) LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Olga Diaz City Manager CITIES REGIONAL SOLID WASTE Initial appointment Mike Morasco Laura Robinson 9/17/03 ASSOCIATION BOARD Cities of Encinitas, Solana Beach; San Diego ESCONDIDO CREEK County; Escondido Creek WATERSHED ALLIANCE Olga Diaz Chris McKinney Conservancy; San Elijo (ECWA) Lagoon Conservancy; state & federal agencies (Meets Quarterly) Initial appointment SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER John Masson Chris McKinney 4/10/13; Reappointed on AUTHORITY 9/14/16. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0EE44D11-A88C-4E98-9917-A55B731115BB CITY OF ESCONDIDO SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC APPOINTMENTS 2018 - 2020 MAYORAL APPOINTED (LOCAL) SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL STAFF NAME OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE LIAISON NOTES ANNUAL AWARD SELECTIONS John Masson Michelle Geller Meets annually Mayor’s State of City Address Mike Morasco Consuelo Martinez (Established 12-16-09 - CCAE Jay Petrek Mike Morasco former ad hoc committee) Paul McNamara ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Michelle Geller John Masson Mike Morasco SCHOOL SUBCOMMITTEE City Manager Olga Diaz Originally established Consuelo Martinez 9/19/07 as an ad hoc; UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE Mike Morasco Chris McKinney became permanent 2/24/10 MAYORAL APPOINTED AD HOC COMMITTEES COUNCIL STAFF NOTES NAME OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE LIAISON Not subject to Brown Act Olga Diaz Temporary liaison to make DOWNTOWN PARKING Mike Morasco Julie Procopio recommendations on (Established. 4/6/05) interim and long-term parking concerns.