Council Meeting

Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 CLOSED SESSION - CANCELLED 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Morasco, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) a. Noah Werner, et. al v. City of Escondido San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00011594-CU-OR-NC b. Jay Norris v. City of Escondido Workers’ Compensation Claim No. 22-164106 ADJOURNMENT June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 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 PRESENTATION Certificate of Recognition for High School Senior Scholarship Winners CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Beck Solis – Member of Girl Scout Troop 2912. Shared a proposal for keeping Kit Carson Park Clean. Mary Gregory – Expressed concern regarding construction work being done near her residence. Susan Romero – Expressed concern regarding a water main break near her residence. Corinne Lynebonine – Representative from AES. Requested the City Council not pass a resolution in opposition Segurro Battery Facility project. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS (COUNCIL) Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers: • 384327 – 384494 dated May 29, 2024 • 384495 – 384689 dated June 05, 2024 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of June 5, 2024 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 5. CITY OF ESCONDIDO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ZONES 1-38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Request the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-73 and 2024-74 to initiate the proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (“LMD”) for Zones 1 through 38 for fiscal year 2024/2025, approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for LMD Zones 1 through 38. (File Number 0685- 10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services, and Owen Tunnel, Interim City Engineer) Presenter: Jen Conway, Management Analyst II a) Resolution No. 2024-73 b) Resolution No. 2024-74 6. CONSENT TO RECORD DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 accepting and consenting to the recordation of a Drainage Easement Agreement related to real property owned by the County of San Diego. (File Number 0600-10; A-3512) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney a) Resolution No. 2024-67 June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 7. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR $1,000,000 FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-68 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for $1,000,000 with the Escondido Union School District to operate before and after school programming at two elementary schools. (File Number 0600-10; A-3513) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services a) Resolution No. 2024-68 8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND THE ESCONDIDO POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION – NON-SWORN BARGAINING UNIT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-77, approving a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Escondido (“City”) and the Escondido Police Officers’ Association (“POA”) – Non-Sworn (“NSP”) Bargaining Unit, commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. (File Number 0740-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2024-77 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-75 approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Operating Budget; adopt Resolution No. 2024-76 approving the Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-72 approving adjustments to the City’s User Fee Schedule. (File Number 0430-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2024-72 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-73, approving full cost recovery for all Direct Benefit Fees in Year 1; approving full cost recovery for facility rentals in Year 1; increasing Recreation June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 Program Fees in Year 1 to market-rate, and reviewing Recreation Program Fees in Year 2 for sustainability and full cost recovery: White; Second: Garcia; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No) b) Resolution No. 2024-75 c) Resolution No. 2024-76 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-75, Resolution No. 2024-76 and approve a budget adjustment to expand the COPPS Program: Morasco; Second: White; Approved: 5-0 10. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND ADOPTION OF THE 2025 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-71 (Fiscal Years 2024/25 – 2026/2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program Budget); adopt Resolution No. 2024-65 (Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029); and adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 (RMRA Fiscal Year 2024/25 project list). (File Number 0430-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Lyn Cruz, Accountant II a) Resolution No. 2024-64 b) Resolution No. 2024-65 c) Resolution No. 2024-71 Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 FUTURE AGENDA 11. 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) Morasco / C. Garcia – Prop. 47 June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5BE948EF-5FF2-4B83-A8F7-8C95090D10C9 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.gov. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK June 19, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6