Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6) a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers’ Association Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers’ Association Non-Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit c. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Firefighters’ Association Safety Personnel and Non- safety Personnel Bargaining Unit d. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido City Employees’ Association Supervisory Bargaining Unit e. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit and Administrative / Clerical / Engineering Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 911 November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F f. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Management Association (Unrecognized) Bargaining Unit II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)) a. Justin Miller v. City of Escondido; AdminSure, Inc. WCAB No: ADJ15664263; ADJ15664181 III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 272 Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido (North County Mall) b. Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee c. Negotiating Parties: Steerpoint Capital and affiliates d. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Ground Lease IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3)) a. Claim of Escondido North, LLC re: Ash Street Subdivision Fee Protest ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session Mobilehome Rent Review Board MOMENT OF REFLECTION City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the meeting to be led by the City Clerk. The City does not endorse, sponsor or sanction any particular religion and any remarks made are to allow all individuals to personally reflect, contemplate, pray, or meditate as they deem appropriate. 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 PRESENTATION First Aqueduct Structures Rehabilitation Project - San Diego County Water Authority CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council voted 5-0 to approve a settlement amount of $113,462.50 in the case Justin Miller v. City of Escondido; AdminSure, Inc. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Amir Moradi – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Gloria Conejo – Requested the Federal Government stop providing funding to Israel and that the City reallocate money from Escondido Police Department to other public services. Gladys Guzman – Advocated for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. Aisha Chaudry – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Alexandra Villegas – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Anisa Chaudry – Advocated that the City stand against war crimes. November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F Anzy McWha – Expressed concern regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Cinthya Gonzalez - Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Hugo Gonzalez – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Irish Alminar – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Jacqueine Huff – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Jade Brant – Expressed concern regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Jasper Anda – Advocated for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. Joe Masso – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Leslie Gonzalez – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Melinda – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Sarah Brown – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Suhail Virgen – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Tiffany Gonzalez – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Leslie Ellsworth – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Max Yang – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Chad Adapon – Advocated for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. Eliana Pelayo – Advocated for a boycott of companies that support Israel. Melinda Yang – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Leslie Ellsworth – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Daisy Olivarez – Requested the City of Escondido pass a resolution in support of Palestine. Maria Olivarez – Advocated for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F 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:  377995 – 378217 dated October 18, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 18, 2023 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – 5. STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-142 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, the Public Services Agreement with Escondido COMPACT to provide opioid abuse education, prevention, and intervention services; authorizing the Chief of Police to accept annual Opioid Settlement Funds from the State of California; and approving budget adjustments needed to spend settlement funds. (File Number 0600-10; A-3480) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso a) Resolution No. 2023-142 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LONG-FORM MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING FOR EASTWOOD MEADOWS MOBILEHOME PARK (CASE/FILE NO. 0697-20-10336) Request the City Council, serving as the Mobilehome Rent Review Board, consider the Long- form rent increase application submitted by Eastwood Meadows Mobilehome Park (“Applicant”) as well as the Eastwood Meadows Long-Form Rent Increase Analysis and recommendation provided by RSG; approve an increase based on the expert analysis provided by RSG, and if approved, adopt Rent Review Board Resolution No. RRB 2023-145. (File Number 0697-20-10336) November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Chris McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Deputy Mayor Garcia recused himself from this item and left the dais at 5:44 p.m. Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Interim Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager a) Resolution RRB No. 2023-145 Chad Castenheiser – Expressed support for this item. Julie Paule – Expressed support for this item. Mikhail Murray – Expressed opposition to this item. David Martin – Expressed opposition to this item. Bob Wise – Expressed opposition to this item. Laura James – Expressed opposition to this item. Timothy French – Expressed opposition to this item. Sue Nash – Expressed opposition to this item. Motion to approve the staff recommendation of a $34.48 monthly rent increase, plus a $10.57 increase for reimbursement of the capital improvement as well as a $10.22 increase to reimburse the long-form application cost for a total increase of $55.27: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved 3-1 (Martinez – No) Deputy Mayor Garcia returned to the dais at 7:32 p.m. 7. TOW COMPANY APPEALS HEARING Request the City Council approve Resolution Nos. 2023-138 and 2023-139 denying the appeals of Quality East County Inc./Quality Towing East Quality Towing (“Quality Towing”) and Tow and Transport Inc./Roadway Towing & Recovery (“Roadway Towing”) challenging their non-selection for a City towing contract. (File Number 0250-55) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police a) Resolution No. 2023-138 November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F Rodi Mikha – Expressed opposition to staff recommendation and support for the appeal. Motion: C. Garcia; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0 b) Resolution No. 2023-139 Luis Andrade – Expressed support for the staff recommendation. Motion: Morasco; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 8. APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE CITY'S ON-GOING STRUCTURAL DEFICIT Request the City Council appoint an ad-hoc subcommittee to address City’s on-going structural deficit. (File Number 0130-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck Margaret Decker – Expressed concern that a subcommittee would not provide adequate opportunities for public participation. Motion to appoint Mayor White and Deputy Mayor Garcia to the Structural Budget Deficit Subcommittee: Morasco; Second: White; Approved: 5-0 WORKSHOP 9. TRANSPORTATION PRIMER Request the City Council hold a workshop to discuss transportation in preparation for upcoming local and regional planning efforts. (File Number 1080-65) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Chris McKinney, Interim Development Services Director/ Deputy City Manager and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenters: Chris McKinney and Julie Procopio No Council Action Required. FUTURE AGENDA November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E9C36D98-AE80-4636-BA02-AEC3396C0D9F 10. 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) White – Interagency and Council Subcommittee Assignments. Morasco - Review of Long-Form Rental Application process. 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 8:37 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK November 1, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8