Council Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 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: 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 f. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Management Association (Unrecognized) Bargaining Unit December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 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 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 CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve items 1-7: 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:  378986 – 379168 dated November 21, 2023  379169 – 379335 dated November 29, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – 5. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-149 approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) so that the Successor Agency may continue to make payments due for enforceable obligations. (File Number 0440-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2023-149 6. CALTRANS CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM $3,503,000 FOR ESCONDIDO CREEK TRAIL ROSE TO MIDWAY Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-162, authorizing receipt of Clean California Local Grant Program funds for the Escondido Creek Trail Rose to Midway Project in the amount of $3,503,000, and authorizing execution of all grant-related agreements and forms. (File Number 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager) Presenter: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager a) Resolution No. 2023-162 7. 220 AND 240 S. BROADWAY LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE ESCONDIDO EDUCATION COMPACT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-173 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, two Lease Agreements with the Escondido Education COMPACT for the properties located at 220 and 240 S. Broadway. (File Number 0600-10; A-3490-A, A-3490-B, A-3490-C, A-3490-D) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development) Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development a) Resolution No. 2023-173 Jack Anderson – Expressed support for this item. December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 8. SETTLEMENT OF TOUCHSTONE LITIGATION AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT #1 PROJECT Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2023-164 to (1) authorize the settlement of the litigation titled Touchstone MF Fund I, LLC v. City of Escondido; and (2) approve the First Amendment to Purchase & Sale Agreement. (0170-12; 0600-10; A-3489) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney a) Resolution No. 2023-164 Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No) 9. COUNCIL COMPENSATION Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-19R providing for an amendment to Escondido Municipal Code § 2-28(a) and § 2-28(b) increasing the salary for councilmembers and the mayor, respectively, pursuant to Government Code § 36516 and Council Rules of Policy and Procedure Section B(9). (File Number 0610-90) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney's Office: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney a) Ordinance No. 2023-19R (Second Reading and Adoption) James Cassidy – Expressed opposition to this item. Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 3-2 (Martinez, J. Garcia – No) Note: Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia stated he would decline the increase when it goes into effect. CURRENT BUSINESS 10. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE CITY'S SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT LEVIES Request the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Impact Analysis (“FIA”) of Future Development. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023- 156 amending the previously set levy of special taxes (“levy” or “levies”) for the City’s Services Community Facilities District (“Services CFD”). (File Number 0685-10) December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 Staff Recommendation: Receive and File FIA and adopt Resolution No. 2023-156, selecting “Option H”. (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Christopher W. McKinney, Interim Director of Development Services a) Resolution No. 2023-156 Andrea Contreras – Expressed support for the staff recommendation. Jim Simmons – Expressed support for the staff recommendation. Motion: Morasco; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. CONTINUED - A REQUEST TO REMOVE A CONDITION OF APPROVAL APPLIED TO A MAJOR PLOT PLAN REQUIRING FUNDING OF ONGOING MUNICIPAL SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE PROJECT Request the City Council uphold the Planning Commission recommendation of denial (4-2-1) to modify a Major Plot Plan in order to eliminate a condition of approval requiring funding of ongoing municipal services. The request is for a project condition of approval required for a 44-unit apartment project located at 1860, 1866, 1870 & 1896 S. Escondido Blvd. and the City Council may a) adopt Resolution No. 2023-152, denying a modification and upholding a condition of approval; or b) adopt Resolution No. 2023-153, granting the modification and waiving the condition of approval. (File Number 0800-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner a) Resolution No. 2023-152 b) Resolution No. 2023-153 Motion to approve applicants request to waive the CFD condition: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0 12. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MAJOR PLOT PLAN AND DENSITY BONUS FOR A 21-UNIT, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED-USE PROJECT - PHG20-0036 Request the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2023-20 adopting an Addendum to the Final Negative Declaration adopted for the South Centre City Specific Plan and approve an December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 amendment to the South Centre City Specific Plan. Additionally, adopt Resolution No. 2023- 171 approving a Major Plot Plan and Density Bonus for a 21-unit mixed-use project. (File Number 0810-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jay Paul, Senior Planner a) Ordinance No. 2023-20 (First Reading and Introduction) b) Resolution No. 2023-171 Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 13. DEPUTY MAYOR APPOINTMENT Request the City Council appoint a Deputy Mayor in accordance with Ordinance No. 2020-28. (File Number 0610-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk Motion to appoint Councilmeber Christian Garcia: Morasco; Second: White; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No) 14. COUNCIL RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE REMOVAL OR REPURPOSING OF ANY EXISTING ROADWAY TRAFFIC LANES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-172, objecting to the removal or repurposing of any travel lanes for purposes of accommodating state or NCTD Climate Goals. (File Number 0680-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Council: Mayor Dane White) Presenter: Mayor Dane White a) Resolution No. 2023-172 Item moved to January 10, 2024. FUTURE AGENDA December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: F197EE17-9AC1-4849-928E-403A9769DDB9 15. 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 Jasper Anda – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Esmeralda Arbizo – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Samya Noori – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Leve Falasteen – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Cynthia Gruchy – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Cynthia Gonzalez – Requested the City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK December 13, 2023 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8