Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Angie Gonzalez – Requested permanent trash cans be placed along the Escondido Creek Trail. CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6) a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association Non-Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit c. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Firefighters’ Association Safety and Non-safety Bargaining Unit d. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: ECEA Unit (SUP) e. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit (Teamsters Local 911 and ACE) August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) a. Thomas Pugh v. City of Escondido WCAB No: ADJ15407550; ADJ15407612 b. Ken Burris v. City of Escondido WCAB Nos: ADJ11194693; ADJ111235664, ADJ11235665 c. Randy Folds v. Jesus Vea, City of Escondido, et. al San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00032605-CU-PA-NC d. Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. City of Escondido San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00008423-CU-MC-NC ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B 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: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White CLOSED SESSION REPORT a. Thomas Pugh v. City of Escondido WCAB No: ADJ15407550; ADJ15407612 Council voted 5-0 to approve a settlement in the amount of $58,290 b. Ken Burris v. City of Escondido WCAB Nos: ADJ11194693; ADJ111235664, ADJ11235665 Council voted 5-0 to approve a settlement in the amount of $297,000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Angie Gonzalez – Requested that permanent trash cans be installed along the Escondido Creek Trail. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) – 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) - Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:  374999 – 375161 dated July 05, 2023 August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B  375162 – 375371 dated July 12, 2023  375372 – 375633 dated July 19, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting/Workshop of July 12, 2023 and Regular Meeting of July 19, 2023 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – 5. ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE AND FIXED CHARGE ASSESSMENTS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-93 to establish the property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (File Number 0440-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Michelle Collett, Revenue Manager a) Resolution No. 2023-93 6. SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAVE MCMAHON CONSTRUCTION, INC. AT 525 NORTH QUINCE STREET Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2023-98 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with McMahon Construction for the City owned property located at 525 North Quince Street. (File Number 0600-10; A-3104-1) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development) Presenter: Vincent McCaw, Real Property Manager a) Resolution No. 2023-98 7. RETENTION OF EXISTING SPEED LIMITS Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-09 retaining the posted speed limits on three (3) street segments, portions of Mountain View Drive, Sheridan Avenue, and W. Citracado Parkway. (File Number 1020-05) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Development Services Director and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B Presenter: Edd Alberto, City Traffic Engineer a) Ordinance 2023-09 (First Reading and Introduction) 8. AMENDING TRAFFIC SCHEDULE FOR STOP SIGNS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-89, amending the traffic schedule for stop signs to add a minor-street stop control at the intersection of Gretna Green Way and Canyon Road. (File Number 1050-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Development Services Director and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Edd Alberto, City Traffic Engineer a) Resolution No. 2023-89 9. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE JUNIPER ELEMENTARY BIKE/PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-102 authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders to the construction contract in the amount of $241,743.87 for the Juniper Elementary Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project (“Project”). (File Number 0910-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, Principal Engineer a) Resolution No. 2023-102 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.) 10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE EAST VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITYWIDE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE EAST VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN AREA TO SPECIFIC PLAN (S-P) Approved on July 19, 2023 with a vote of 5/0. a) Ordinance No. 2023-10R (Second Reading and Adoption) August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B PUBLIC HEARING 11. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (“HUD”) FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTERNSHIP (“HOME”) PROGRAMS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-100, approving the CBDG and HOME Budgets for FY 2022-23, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-101, adopting the 2023-24 Action Plan for CBDG and HOME Budgets. (File Number 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services) Presenters: Holly Nelson, LCSW, Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager and Rodrigo Carrasco, Management Analyst I a) Resolution No. 2023-100 b) Resolution No. 2023-101 Judy Fitzgerald – Requested funding for the Alabaster Jar Project. Rick Paul – Requested funding for the Alabaster Jar Project. Nate Alcorn – Requested funding for the Alabaster Jar Project. Susan Johnson – Requested funding for the Alabaster Jar Project. Amanda Long – Requested funding for the Alabaster Jar Project. Mary Brown – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Jim Rodriguez – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Pamela Jones – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Linda Davis – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Daniella Miller – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Christina Garcia – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. David Williams – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. Mary Johnson – Requested funding for child care programs in Escondido. August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B Lisa Brinig – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Monica Thornton – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Robert Costantino – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. John Byers – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Filipa Rojas – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Meg Decker – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Matthew Roberts – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Amanda Roth – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Jan McDaniel – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Holly Herring – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Andrea Contreras – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Greg Anglea – Requested funding for Interfaith Community Services. Kristen Simon – Expressed concern regarding homelessness in Escondido. Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No) CURRENT BUSINESS 12. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) Request the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-82, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (“Public Services CFD”) for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services) Presenter: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services a) Resolution No. 2023-82 Andrea Contreras – Expressed opposition to this item. August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18ACC5E0-AF5B-44AC-81B7-2C4CF117578B Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-0-1 (Morasco – Abstain) 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 White adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK August 9, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8