Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8 CLOSED SESSION 4:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)) a. Jose and Mary Gomes City of Escondido Claim No. 5693 ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8 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 Jose and Mary Gomes (City of Escondido Claim No. 5693) Council voted 5-0 to approve a settlement in the amount of $15,822. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Phyllis Gottshall – Requested the City Council collaborate with all organizations who provide solutions to address homelessness. Verna Sundquist – Requested the City Council collaborate with all organizations who provide solutions to address homelessness. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve items 1-4, 6-10: C. Garcia; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) - 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers: September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8  386667 – 386859 dated August 21, 2024  386860 – 387058 dated August 28, 2024 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2024 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 5. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE JUNIPER STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Request the City Council adopt either: (1) Resolution No. 2024-120 awarding Project to HMS Construction, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $1,070,000 to complete base bid work items only; or (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-130 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Public Improvement Agreement with HMS Construction, Inc., for the Project in the amount of $1,600,000 to complete both base bid and additive alternate bid work items. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Chris McKinney, Deputy City Manager, and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer). Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer and Matt Souttere, Project Manager ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Public Works/Infrastructure COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido a) Resolution No. 2024-130 b) Resolution No. 2024-132 Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 6. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-131, declaring that pursuant to the terms of Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council finds there is a need to continue the emergency repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main and that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property. September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities, Construction & Engineering) Presenter: Stephanie Roman, Interim Assistant Director of Utilities, Construction & Engineering ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety a) Resolution No. 2024-131 7. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL Request the City Council receive and file notice that a Final Map for Tract PL22-0145 at 3425, 3429, 3445, 3485, 3507 East Valley Parkway and 13950 and 13961 Valle Lindo Drive has been filed for approval. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Land Use/Development COUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development 8. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALL PROJECT AT WASHINGTON PARK, JESMOND DENE PARK, AND WESTSIDE PARK Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-133 rejecting all bids received in response to the City’s Request for Bids (“RFB”) No. 24-17 – CDBG Playground Equipment Install Project for Washington, Westside, and Jesmond Dene Parks. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer) Presenter: Ed Vasquez, Project Manager ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Parks Facilities/Open Spaces COUNCIL PRIORITY – Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido a) Resolution No. 2024-133 September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8 9. ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (“FEIR”) FOR THE CITRACADO PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-135 adopting the third Addendum to a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Citracado Parkway Extension Project (SCH No. 2007041061) (“Project”). Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Land Use/Development; Public Works/Infrastructure a) Resolution No. 2024-135 10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR SIX PARCELS (PL-24-0161) Request the City Council authorize the intake and processing of an application for annexation of six unincorporated parcels to the City of Escondido and an amendment to change the General Plan land use designations to allow for a planned residential development, resulting in an increase in density to 18 dwelling units per acre (“du/ac”). Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager and Acting Director of Development Services) Presenter: Robert Barry, Senior Planner ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Land Use/Development, Public Works/Infrastructure COUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development CURRENT BUSINESS 11. APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL (“RFP”) SUBMISSIONS TO OPERATE THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDDIO (“CCAE”) FACILITY Request the City Council appoint an ad hoc subcommittee to review Requests for Proposal (“RFP”) submissions to manage the California Center for the Arts Escondido (“CCAE”) facility. Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 2EFD2270-EC06-43FC-9B37-A3A9335147E8 Motion to appoint Mayor Dane White and Councilmember Joe Garcia to the CCAE RFP Subcommittee: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0 FUTURE AGENDA 12. 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/J. Garcia - Resolution in Support of Prop. 36 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 Robert Solomayor – Represents a company that manufactures batteries that do not catch fire. ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6