Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 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) ADJOURNMENT September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E 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 PROCLAMATIONS Gifts 2 Help Day, September 18, 2023 California Native American Day, September 22, 2023 CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Elsa Lopez – Expressed concern over the DUI checkpoints by Escondido Police Department. Peter Chittadara – Expressed concern over the proposed water rate increases. William and Jeanne Jasper – Expressed concern that Interfaith Community Services exacerbates the issues of homelessness in Escondido. CONSENT CALENDAR September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E Motion to the consent items, except items 10 and 11: Morasco; Second: Martinez; 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:  376072 – 376190 dated August 09, 2023  376191 – 376442 dated August 16, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings of August 16, 2023 and August 23, 2023 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – 5. FISCAL YEAR 2022 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM AWARD AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-105 authorizing the Escondido Fire Department to accept FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds; authorize the Fire Chief or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Department of Homeland Security has authorized the City of Escondido to spend its funds on equipment to protect the public. The Fire Department will receive $104,992.72 from this award. (File Number 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: Jeff Sargis, Deputy Fire Chief a) Resolution No. 2023-105 6. 2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-116 designating the dates that City offices will be closed in the year 2024 for holiday observances. (File Number 0700-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2023-116 September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E 7. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER OMAR MONDRAGON Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-127, approving the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Police Officer Omar Mondragon. (File Number 0170-57) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2023-127 8. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL Request the City Council approve the following Final Maps that have been filed for approval by the City Engineer in accordance with Ordinance No. 2022-02: Tract SUB18-0008 at 555 W. Grand Avenue: W Grand Residence Condominiums (33 condominiums). (File Number 0800- 10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Julie Procopio, City Engineer 9. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 STREET REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT - PHASE 2 Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-124 awarding the construction contract to Eagle Paving Company, Inc., determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $6,181,000.00 for the 2022/23 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project – Phase 2 (“Project”). (File Number 0600-10; A-3473) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Interim Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Julie Procopio, City Engineer a) Resolution No. 2023-124 10. PURCHASE ONE (1) CATERPILLAR 930M WHEEL LOADER Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-119 authorizing the Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department to purchase one (1) Caterpillar 930M Wheel Loader September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E from Hawthorne Machinery of San Diego, California, in the amount of $302,471.49 by utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, Contract No. 032119-CAT, and approving the disposal of the surplus equipment via auction. (File Number 0600-10; A-3474) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Jeramiah Jennings, Fleet Maintenance Superintendent a) Resolution No. 2023-119 Rick Paul – Expressed opposition to this item. Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 11. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WISCONSIN LDV, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CUSTOM MOBILE COMMAND CENTER Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-128, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Public Services Agreement with Wisconsin LDV, Inc. in the amount of $1,573,235 for the purchase of a custom Mobile Command Center. (File Number 0600-10; A- 3475) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenters: Mark Petersen, Police Captain; Lisa Rodelo, Deputy Director of Police Support Services a) Resolution No. 2023-128 Rick Paul – Expressed concern about the cost of the mobile command center. Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 12. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-13 authorizing the Chief of Police to execute, on behalf of the City, a School Resource Officer (“SRO”) Agreement with the Escondido Union School District. The SRO program allows local schools, the Escondido Police Department, and the community to provide a safe learning environment for students and school staff. The SRO Agreement states that the City will provide one uniformed, regularly appointed, full-time peace officer for the Escondido Union School Districts at a cost of $160,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, which will be reimbursed by the school district. (File Number 0600-10; A-3476) September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police a) Ordinance No. 2023-13 (First Reading and Introduction) 13. UPDATE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN BUSINESS SUPPORT CAPITAL PROJECT Request the City Council Receive and File an updated project description for the Economic Development Work Plan Business Support Capital Improvement Project. (File Number 1020- 75) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development) Presenter: Pedro Cardenas, Management Analyst 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.) 14. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS WITHIN THE CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT Approved on August 16, 2023 with a vote of 5/0. a) Ordinance No. 2023-11 (Second Reading and Adoption) PUBLIC HEARING 15. PL23-0270 – EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 661 BEAR VALLEY PARKWAY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-12, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a First Amendment to Development Agreement approving a two-year Extension of Time for the 661 Bear Valley Parkway Development Agreement. (File Number 0600-10; A-3097-1) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Ivan Flores, Associate Planner September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E a) Ordinance No. 2023-12 (First Reading and Introduction) Motion: White; Second: C, Garcia; Approved: 5-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 16. REVIEW OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS Request the City Council review campaign contribution limits and related campaign control amendments. (File Number 0680-10) Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk Motion to default to State of California campaign contribution limits: Morasco; Second: White; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No) FUTURE AGENDA 17. 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) Martinez – Update rates from the San Diego County Water Authority 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. September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D572176A-0C2B-45BA-860D-CCBFB984DA7E ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK September 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9