Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session MOMENT OF REFLECTION City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance. FLAG SALUTE The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rick Paul – CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve all Consent Calendar Items: Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) - 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers 364990 – 365163 dated July 13, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None 4. AMENDMENT TO ESCONDIDO FIRE ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO INITIATE PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT TRUST AND A CHANGE TO THE CITY’S MANAGEMENT AND UNCLASSIFIED SALARY AND BENEFITS PLAN 2021-2022 July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Request the City Council (1) adopt Resolution 2022-96, authorizing the City’s negotiating team to execute a First Amendment to The Memorandum of Understanding Between Representatives of the Escondido Firefighters’ Association – Safety Personnel – Non-Safety Personnel, and The City of Escondido, January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022; and (2) adopt Resolution 2022-97, authorizing the City Manager to modify the Management and Unclassified Salary and Benefits Plan 2021-2022 to mandate continued contributions to the Retiree Medical Trust used by the Escondido Firefighters’ Association for Employees Promoted to Fire Management positions. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources 5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) BILLING SERVICES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-105, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC to provide billing and collection services for ambulance transport and related services operated by the City of Escondido Fire Department. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance Resolution No. 2022-105 6. AWARD OF AUDITING SERVICES CONTRACT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-104, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public Services Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for audit services for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, with an option to extend up to an additional two years. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance Resolution No. 2022-104 7. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (ECLIPSE/MOUNTAIN HOUSE) Request the City Council adopt Resolution 2022-106, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1(Eclipse/Mountain House) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2022-23 July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Motion: Martinez; Second: Garcia; Approved: 5-0 Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance Resolution No. 2022-106 8. REQUEST TO INITIATE AN ANNEXATION FOR A 5.09 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF N. ASH STREET AND STANLEY AVENUE (APN: 224-130-10-00) (PLANNING CASE NO. PL22- 0154) It is requested that the City Council review and receive the request to initiate an annexation, and authorize the filing of an application for a 5.09 parcel on the southwest corner of Stanley Avenue and Ash Street (APN 224-130-10-00). Staff Recommendation: Approval (Interim Director of Development Services: Julie Procopio) Presenter: Ivan Flores, Associate Planner 9. BID AWARD FOR THE GRAPE DAY PARK MASTER PLAN AND AQUATIC CENTER DESIGN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-111, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Consulting Agreement with LPA, Inc. in the amount of $1,040,400, for the completion of a Grape Day Park Master Plan and design of an Aquatic Center (“Project”) on Woodward Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Communications and Community Services: Joanna Axelrod) Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Assistant Director of Community Services a. Resolution No. 2022-111 Item moved to a future Council Meeting. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB) The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/RRB at a previous City Council/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 CURRENT BUSINESS July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE PLACING THE ESCONDIDO PUBLIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES REVENUE MEASURE BEFORE VOTERS AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022. Request the City Council (a) adopt Resolution No. 2022-98R calling for an election submitting a proposed one cent general transactions and use (sales) tax increase to the voters; (b) introduce Ordinance No. 2022- 15 amending the Escondido Municipal Code to establish a one cent sales tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, including provisions for citizens’ oversight and accountability; and (c) adopt Resolution No. 2022-99 expressing the Intent of the City Council in adopting Ordinance No. 2022-15. While the introduction of additional taxes on people at any time should never be done casually, after several months of outreach and engagement with residents and community groups joining this important discussion, staff recommends placing this item on the November 2022 ballot to allow the voters the opportunity to consider an issue which will address the long-term fiscal health of the City of Escondido for years to come. Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager: Sean McGlynn) Presenters: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager/Director of Communications & Community Services; Christina Holmes, Finance Director Resolution No. 2022-98RR Resolution No. 2022-99 – Resolution of Intent Ordinance No. 2022-15 Carl Skaja – Expressed support for this item. Rick Paul – Expressed support for a half-cent sales tax with a 15-year sunset. Joshua Stevens – Expressed support for this item. Greg Anglea – Expressed support for this item. Cliff Reader – Expressed opposition to this item. Tom Albergo – Expressed support for this item. Lori Holt Pfeiler (BIA CEO) – Expressed support for this item. Carolyn Clemens – Expressed support for this item. July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Pam Albergo – Expressed support for this item. Katie Zack – Expressed support for this item. Cameron Curry – Expressed opposition to this item. Youssef Hanna – Expressed support for this item. Laura Hunter – Expressed support for this item. Jonathan San Nicolas – Expressed support for this item. Tammy Miller – Expressed support for this item. Mike – Expressed support for this item. Sam M – Expressed support for this item. Linda Wilkinson – Expressed support for this item. Michelle Rudisell – Expressed support for this item. Kevin Beverly – Expressed support for this item. Joanne Tenney – Expressed support for this item. Georgine Tomasi – Expressed support for this item. John Williams – Expressed support for this item. Rafael Rivera – Expressed support for this item. Ryan Vierra – Expressed support for this item. Art Hart – Expressed support for this item. James Rowten (CEO Chamber of Commerce) – Expressed support for this item. David Abraham – Expressed support for this item. Motion for 1 Cent Sales Tax Rate, until ended by voters: McNamara; Second: Martinez; Failed 2-3 (Morasco, Inscoe, Garcia – No) July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Motion for a 1 Cent Sales Tax Rate with 20-year Sunset: McNamara; Second: Martinez; Failed 2-3 (Morasco, Inscoe, Garcia – No) Motion for a 1 Cent Sales Tax Rate with 15-Year Sunset: McNamara; Second: Martinez; Failed 3-2 (Morasco, Garcia – No) Motion for a ¾ Cent Sales Tax Rate with a 15-Year Sunset and inclusion of “Reducing Pension Obligations” in the ballot question language: Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 4-1 (Garcia – No) 11. TERM LIMITS BALLOT MEASURE FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND THE MAYOR Consider and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-13 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-91R to place a ballot measure to set term limits for the Mayor and City Councilmembers on the November 8, 2022, consolidated general election. Staff Recommendation: None Presenters: Gary McCarthy, Assistant City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-91R Item continued to August 10, 2022. 12. CITY TREASURER BALLOT MEASURE OPTIONS Request the City Council consider and address the alternatives provided below and take preferred action. If the City Council intends to place the City Treasurer’s compensation on the ballot, it should adopt Ordinance No. 2022-16 and Resolution No. 2022-107R. If the City Council intends to ask the voters to make the City Treasurer an appointed position, it should adopt Ordinance No. 2022-17 and Resolution No. 2022-108R. Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (City Attorney: Gary McCarthy, Assistant City Attorney) Presenter: Gary McCarthy, Assistant City Attorney Doug Shultz – Expressed support for keeping the City Treasurer an elected position with a reduced salary. Ryan Saathoff – Expressed support for making the City Treasurer an appointed position. July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AE288C2E-070F-407F-8058-03F8E6072BF4 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Item continued to August 10, 2022. FUTURE AGENDA 13. 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: Zack Beck) COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS 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. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK July 27, 2022 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7