Agenda packet — Escondido City Council, October 12, 2022

CITY of ESCONDIDO

Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022
4:00 PM - Closed Session - Cancelled
5:00 PM - Regular Session
Escondido City Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by City staff.

MAYOR
Paul McNamara

DEPUTY MAYOR
Tina Inscoe (District 2)

COUNCILMEMBERS
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
Joe Garcia (District 3)
Michael Morasco (Disctrict 4)

CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn

CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness

CITY CLERK
Zack Beck

HOW TO WATCH
The City of Escondido provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting:

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201 N. Broadway Cox Cable Channel 19 and U-verse Channel 99 www.escondido.org

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
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Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable to city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired – please see the City Clerk.

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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 remar ks 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: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara

PROCLAMATIONS
National Hispanic Heritage Month October, 2022

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.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually and are approved in a single motion. However, Council members always have the option to have an item considered separately, either on their own request or at the request of staff or a member of the public.

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) –

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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) -
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
366906 – 367157 dated September 21, 2022
367158 – 367377 dated September 28, 2022
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings of September 21, 2022 and September 28, 2022

4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS –

5. FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC

ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -155, authorizing the Escondido Police Department to ac cept a Fiscal Year 2022 -23 California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant in the amount of $485,000; authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approving budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Police Department will use grant funds to pay salary and benefits for one full-time DUI traffic enforcement officer, traffic safety supplies, DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and traffic safety enforcement details.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police) Presenter: David Cramer
a) Resolution No. 2022-155

6. FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 STATE OF CALI FORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE

SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -156, authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2022 -23 California Off ice of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant in the amount of $25,000; authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approving budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Police Department will use grant funds to pay for police officer overtime for educational programs related to pedestrian and bicycle safety, and to provide bicycle helmets, educational materials and safety supplies to community members.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police) Presenter: David Cramer
a) Resolution No. 2022-156
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PUBLIC HEARING

7. VACATION OF PUBLIC STREET: A PORTION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD, GRAPE STREET, FIG STREET, AND

ADJACENT ALLEY
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-130, authorizing the street vacation for portions of the public streets known as Valley Boulevard, Grape Street, Fig Street and adjoining alley.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager
a) Resolution No. 2022-130

CURRENT BUSINESS

8. APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE
Request the City Council approve to appoint a Budget Subcommittee.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Mayor’s Office: Mayor Paul McNamara) Presenter: Mayor Paul McNamara

FUTURE AGENDA

9. 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.
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ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:00 & 5:00 PM Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, November 16, 2022 4:00 & 5:00 PM Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City Council also sit as the Suc cessor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.

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A F F I D A V I T S

I T E M

P O S T I N G –

PUBLIC NOTICE OF STREET

VACATION HEARING
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STAFF REPORT

October 12, 2022
File Number 0400-40

SUBJECT

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)

DEPARTMENT
Finance

RECOMMENDATION
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
366906 – 367157 dated September 21, 2022
367158 – 367377 dated September 28, 2022
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount of the warrants for the following periods are as follows:

September 15 – September 21, 2022, is $5,717,361.47
September 22 – September 28, 2022, is $1,537,191.43

BACKGROUND

The Escondido Municipal Code Section 10-49 states that warrants or checks may be issued and paid prior to audit by the City Council, provided the warrants or checks are certified and approved by the Director of Finance as conforming to the current budget. These warrants or checks must then be ratified and approved by the City Council at the next regular Council meeting.

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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956(d)(1))
a. Case Name: City of Escondido v. All Interested Persons in the Matter of the Issuance and Sale of Pension Obligation Bonds etc. (Validation Action)
Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00025425-CU-PT-NC b. Case Name: Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. City of Escondido Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00008423-CU-MC-NC c. Case Name: Touchstone MF Fund I, LLC v. City of Escondido Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00020856-CU-BC-NC

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.

______________________________ _______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK

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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
September 21, 2022

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 tim e. 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: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara

PROCLAMATIONS
Pollution Prevention Week, September 19-25

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Aldo Brambila – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Anzy McWha – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Eric Novak – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Forest Smith – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
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Hannah Jarrell – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Nova Birch – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Ricky Lam – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Zachary Deneris – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Ciara Conklin – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Joe Kern – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Duncan Mullis – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: Inscoe; 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:
366707 – 366780 dated September 7, 2022.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None

4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIT CARSON PARK LIGHTING PROJECT Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-121, awarding the construction contract to Precision Electric Company, determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $747,803.21 for the Kit Carson Park Lighting Project (“Project”). (File Number 0600-10; A-3432)
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Development Services Director and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Marissa Padilla, Associate Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2022-121

5. CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-137, amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Escondido pursuant to the Political Reform Act to update the list of designated public employees and public officials who are required to file a statement of economic interest and the disclosure categories. (File Number 0640-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney's Office: Michael R. McGuinness) Presenter: Alma Gurrola, Deputy City Attorney
a) Resolution No. 2022-137

CURRENT BUSINESS

6. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Request the City Council discuss the consideration of participating in the National League of Cities. (File Number 0145-30)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck) Presenter: Councilmember Joe Garcia
Motion to join the National League of Cities: Garcia; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0

FUTURE AGENDA

7. 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
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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community De velopment. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kwame X – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Juliana Musheyev – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Zachary Bowerstock – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Victoria Barron – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

Violet Vega – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.

______________________________ _______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK

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CLOSED SESSION
4:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956(d)(1))
a. Case Name: Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. City of Escondido

Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00008423-CU-MC-NC

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.

______________________________ _______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK

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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
September 28, 2022

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: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara

PROCLAMATIONS
National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gloria Conejo – Expressed concern about traffic in South/Central Escondido.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: Garcia; Approved: 5-0

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) –

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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) -
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
366781 – 366905 dated September 14, 2022.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of September 14, 2022

4. APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR FIRE CAPTAIN JUSTIN P.

MILLER
Request the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -138, approving the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) Industr ial Disability Retirement for Fire Captain Justin P. Miller. (File Number 0170-57)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2022-138

5. 2023 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-127 to designate the dates that City offices will be closed in the calendar year 2023 for holiday observances. (File Number 0700- 80)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2022-127

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB)
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the Ci ty 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.)

6. AN AMENDMENT TO THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL AND ZONING CODES TO CREATE OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 9 (PLANNING CASE NO. PL22-0363)
Approved on September 14, 2022 with a vote of 5/0.
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a) Ordinance No. 2022-18 (Second Reading and Adoption)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. APPEAL OF A CONDITION OF APPROVAL APPLIED TO A MAJOR PLOT PLAN REQUIRING

FUNDING OF ONGOING MUNICIPAL SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE PROJECT Request the City Council consider an appeal of a condition of approval requiring funding of ongoing municipal services required for a 54 -unit a partment project located at 1401 S.

Escondido Boulevard and either a) adopt Resolution No. 2022 -139, denying an appeal and upholding a condition of approval; or b) adopt Resolution No 2022-140, granting the appeal and waiving the condition of approval. (File Number 0610-75) Staff Recommendation: Denial of appeal (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine) Planning Commission Recommendation: Granting of appeal (Vote: 4-2-0) Presenter: Adam Finestone, City Planner
a) Resolution No. 2022-139
b) Resolution No. 2022-140
Motion to adopt Resolution No 2022 -140, granting the appeal and waiving t he condition of approval: Garcia; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0

8. APPEAL OF A CONDITION OF APPROVAL APPLIED TO A MAJOR PLOT PLAN REQUIRING

Escondido Boulevard and either a) adopt Resolution No. 2022 -141, denying an appeal and upholding a condition of approval; or b) adopt Resolution No 2022-142, granting the appeal and waiving the condition of approval. (File Number 0610-75) Staff Recommendation: Denial of appeal (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine) Planning Commission Recommendation: Granting of appeal (Vote: 4-2-0) Presenter: Adam Finestone, City Planner
a) Resolution No. 2022-141
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b) Resolution No. 2022-142
Aaron Bove – Expressed support for the project.

Kamshad Raiszadeh – Expressed support for the project.

Kevin Choquette – Expressed support for the project.

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2022 -142, granting the appeal and waiving the condition of approval: Inscoe; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0

CURRENT BUSINESS

9. APPROVAL OF A RIGHT -OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH SIFI NETWORKS

ESCONDIDO, LLC
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-143, awarding the Right-Of-Way Encroachment Agreement to SiFi Networks, Escondido LLC (“SiFi”) to allow for the installation of a citywide fiber communications system (“Project”), and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement. (File Number 0600-10;A-3433)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development: Jennifer Schoeneck; Information Systems Department: Robert Van De Hey; Engineering Services: Julie Procopio) Presenters: Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development, Rob Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer, and Julie Procopio, City Engineer a) Resolution No. 2022-143
Motion: Martinez; Second: Inscoe; Approved: 5-0

10. LEGAL UPDATE ON SAFE SIDEWALK VENDING ACT (AB 946) AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL

REGULATIONS
Request the City Council receive and file a report and give direction to staff on future actions, if any. (File Number 0670-30)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (City Attorney: Michael R. McGuinness) Presenter: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney
Cesar Serrano – Expressed support for sidewalk vendors.

Alexis Villanueva – Expressed support for sidewalk vendors. 19 Item3.

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Vanessa Valenzuela – Expressed support for sidewalk vendors.

Council action not required.

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)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.

______________________________ _______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK

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STAFF REPORT

October 12, 2022
File Number 0480-70

SUBJECT

FY 2022 -23 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

DEPARTMENT

Police Department

RECOMMENDATION

Request that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -155, authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2022 -23 California Office of Traffic Safety ( “OTS”) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant in the amount of $485,000; authoriz ing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approving budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Police Department will use grant funds to pay salary and benefits for one full- time DUI traffic enforcement officer, traffic safety supplies, DUI checkpoin ts, saturation patrols, and traffic safety enforcement details.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police)

Presenter: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police

FISCAL ANALYSIS

This action will have no impact on the FY 2022-23 General Fund Budget. Grant funds will be used for salary and benefits for one full -time DUI traffic enforcement officer. The grant will also fund expenses related to traffic safety enforcement activities and traffic safety supplies. Funding will cover expenses from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

PREVIOUS ACTION

The City Council authorized the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2021 -22 California OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $520,000 on October 13, 2021. Grant funds covered salary and benefits for one full -time DUI traffic enforcement officer, traffic safety supplies, DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and traffic safety enforcement details.

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BACKGROUND

The Escondido Police Department received a FY 2022 -23 California OTS STEP Grant in the amount of $485,000. Grant funds will enhance traffic safety programs during the operational period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

The Police Department will use grant funds to improve community safety by focusing on the following traffic issues: drunk driving, distracted driving, excessive speed, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety motorcycle safety, and general traffic safety.

Escondido’s Need for Traffic Safety Funding

Compared to similar sized cities, Escondido ranks amongst the worst in the state for victims killed and injured in crashes. Alcohol related collisions were a specific problem for Escondido. The OTS Rankings were developed so that similar sized cities can compare traffic safety statistics. OTS ranks cities from highest or worst to best, with “1” being the worst. For example, a ranking of 1/5 9 is the highest or worst, 29 /59 is average, and 59/59 is the lowest or best. E scondido ranks in the top ten worst in several categories, including fatalities, injuries, and alcohol related crashes.

The most current OTS rankings are based on data from 201 9. According to the 201 9 composite traffic safety statistics, Escondido ranked 14th worst out of 59 California cities of similar size, which is an improvement from 5th worst in 2017. Slight improvements from 2018 to 2019 are encouraging. This grant funding will allow focused efforts to continue addressing Escondido’s traffic safety issues.

Ranking Description 2018 2019
Worst for fatal and injury traffic collisions 9th 11th
Worst for alcohol related fatal and injury collisions 8th 13th Worst for under 21-year-old driver had been drinking collisions 3rd 40th Worst for 21-34-year old driver had been drinking collisions 8th 19th Worst for collisions involving a motorcycle 6th 15th
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Escondido’s Most Current OTS Crash Rankings (2019)

*Composite- Figures which show rankings only, an aggregate of several of the other rankings (Had been drinking under 21, alcohol involved, hit & run, nighttime and speed crashes). These figures are a means to give an indication of overall traffic safety

Historical data shows Escondido’s traffic safety rankings over the past several years.

 In 2012, Escondido ranked the worst overall, receiving the number one spot (1/56)  In 2015, Escondido ranked second worst overall (2/57)  In 2017, Escondido ranked fifth worst (5/58)
 In 2018, Escondido ranked tenth worst (10/59)
 In 2019, Escondido ranked fourteenth worst (14/59)

Since 2005, Escondido’s traffic safety has gradually improved. The OTS STEP Grant will allow education and proactive enforcement to continue this trend.

Escondido consistently maintains high DUI arrest rates. DUI arrests are a major factor in reducing alcohol related collisions. High DUI arrests are often a result of OTS grant funded operations.

TYPE OF CRASH
2018

VICTIMS

KILLED &

INJURED
2018
OTS

RANKING
2019

VICTIMS

KILLED &

INJURED
2019
OTS

RANKING
Total Fatal and Injury 972 9/59 936 11/59
Alchohol Involved 112 8/59 103 13/59
Had Been Drinking Driver < 21 7 3/59 1 40/59
Had Been Drinking Driver 21 - 34 37 8/59 16 19/59
Motorcycles 53 6/59 31 15/59
Pedestrians 70 12/59 40 33/59
Pedestrians < 15 7 18/59 5 25/59
Pedestrians 65+ 8 18/59 8 18/59
Bicyclists 41 32/59 45 14/59
Bicyclists < 15 4 29/59 3 30/59
Composite* 435 10/59 428 14/59
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Below are the historical OTS Rankings of the City of Escondido:

Traffic Collisions in Escondido

In 2021, there were approximately 2,733 calls for service of reported traffic collisions in Escondido.

The statistical breakdown of the 2021 collisions:

 948 of the 2,733 reported collisions involved injuries, fatalities and hit & runs.

o 243 of the 948 collisions in Escondido involved alcohol, a 1% decrease from 2019

Grant Funding Making a Difference

OTS STEP Grant funding keeps drunk drivers off our community ’s streets. From October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, OTS STEP grant funding resulted in the following accomplishments:

 226 DUI arrests, which is more than half of the Department’s total DUI arrests  2,191 citations of traffic offenses issued

The current OTS STEP Grant proposal funds similar activities and operations.

Grant Provider and Funding Intention

OTS takes a leadership role in efforts to make California roadways safe for all users. OTS provides an effective means of eliminating fata lities, injuries, and economic losses resulting from crashes. Through grant funding made available to California by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Fatal/Injuries 1,268 1,238 1,095 988 844 888 890 959 832 1,215 1,131 1,088 1,010 972 936 OTS Ranking 6/50 5/50 6/52 6/55 13/56 8/53 7/55 6/56 10/56 4/57 4/57 11/58 8/58 9/59 11/59 Alcohol Related Fatal/Injured 182 143 128 138 99 106 92 102 78 113 169 126 121 112 103 OTS Ranking 1/50 3/50 3/52 3/55 7/56 3/53 7/55 3/56 17/56 10/57 2/57 10/58 3/58 8/59 13/59 Pedestrian Injured/Killed 45 59 76 57 53 57 55 70 54 68 76 77 62 70 40 OTS Ranking 26/50 12/50 5/52 13/55 18/56 8/53 14/55 7/56 12/56 10/57 11/57 16/58 18/58 12/59 33/59 Fatal/Injury Hit & Runs 103 104 100 80 68 72 75 74 62 97 97 69 63 60 73 OTS Ranking 3/50 2/50 2/52 3/55 4/56 2/53 3/55 2/56 8/56 3/57 7/57 19/58 23/58 25/59 14/59 DUI Arrests 1,030 1,066 911 828 861 841 607 545 377 399 412 415 498 N/A 493 OTS Ranking 49/49 48/50 47/52 49/55 50/56 49/53 47/55 45/56 36/56 42/57 42/57 N/A 54/58 N/A 50/59 Composite OTS Ranking 3/50 4/50 4/52 6/55 6/56 4/53 9/55 1/56 8/56 3/57 2/57 10/58 5/58 10/59 14/59 Historical OTS Rankings and Data
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OTS annually funds over $80 million dollars in innovative, evidence -based education and enforcement programs and technologies designed to make California’s roadways safer. OTS is determined to identify and overcome new traffic safety issues as travel habits change and transportation technologies emerge.

Escondido’s Grant Description

The purpose of the STEP Grant is to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol and other primary collision factors in Escondido. Evidence-based strategies, including education and traffic safety enforcement, will be the primary focus of this project. The funded strategies will include impaired driving enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary collision f actors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt enforcement, special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public awareness in areas with a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes, and educational programs. These stra tegies are designed to earn media attention, which will help the community focus on traffic safety.

Project Details and Investment

DUI Officer

 Personnel Costs: DUI Officer: $112,902 salary and $60,877 benefits

o One officer assigned full -time to the Traffic Division will focus on DUI prevention; community engagement, education and awareness; and DUI enforcement o Salary and the following benefits are covered by the grant: Medicare, Dental, Life Insurance, State Une mployment Insurance, Benefits Admin Costs, PERS, Medical, and Workers Comp

Deliverables and Operations

In accordance with non -supplanting rules, the following grant funded operations must be worked as overtime events. Non-supplanting rules require grant funds to augment, not replace, general fund monies.

 DUI Saturation Patrols: $106,165

o Operation Intent: Prevent alcohol related collisions and DUIs  Operations include officers patrolling the city with the sole purpose of spotting and stopping drunk drivers; officers working these operations do not respond to routine calls and augment standard patrol efforts
 Operations usually include five to six officers focusing on locating DUI suspects  Operational period lasts up to 10 hours, mostly during weekends, h olidays and major events
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 Operations are data driven, focusing on areas and times that frequently experience alcohol related traffic problems

 DUI Checkpoints: $77,550

o Operation Intent: Public awareness and DUI deterrence  OTS requires six operations during the grant period
 Operations are carefully planned to ensure community and officer safety  Drivers are randomly selected to enter the checkpoint area  Selection process involves using a neutral formula, for example 10 officers are working at the checkpoint entrance, so 10 vehicles are selected to proceed to the screening area, while remaining vehicles pass through without officer interaction
 Officers engage in polite conversation including educational explanation of checkpoint and questions about alcohol consumption
 Drivers that do not show signs of impairment nor pose a risk to traffic safety receive educational material and are then directed out of the checkpoint area
 Officers must adhere to a set of procedures
 Standard operating procedures and reports are required for each checkpoint  Checkpoints are publicized 48 hours in advance through media outlets, Nixle, Twitter, Facebook, and the Police Department’s website
 Checkpoints are data driven based on times, locations, a nd dates that are high risk for alcohol related problems, such as holidays, Super Bowl Sunday, and major local events
 Educational pamphlets, in English and Spanish, are provided to drivers that pass through the checkpoint

 Traffic Enforcement Operations: $32,346

o Operation Intent: Community safety through reduction of traffic collisions related to excessive speed and violations identified as primary collision factors  Operations include officers patrolling the city with the sole purpose of stopping drivers committing traffic safety violations; officers working these operations do not respond to calls and augment standard patrol efforts  Operations usually include five to six officers
 Operational period lasts up to 10 hours
 Operations are data driven, focusing on areas and times that have experienced an increase in traffic collisions

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 Distracted Driving Operations: $21,564

o Operation Intent: Improve community safety by decreasing phone use while driving  Operations include officers patrolling the city with the sole purpose of stopping drivers distracted by their phones; officers working these operations do not respond to calls and augment standard patrol efforts
 Operations usually include several officers
 Operational period lasts several hours
 Operations are conducted throughout the City

 Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement: $21,564

o Operation Intent: Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety  Operations include officers patrolling the city focusing on crosswalks, jaywalkers, bicycle lanes, and vehicles en dangering pedestrians or bicycle riders; officers working these operations do not respond to calls and augment standard patrol efforts
 Operations usually include several officers
 Operational period lasts several hours
 Operations are conducted throughout the City

 Motorcycle Safety Enforcement: $12,939

o Operation Intent: Improve motorcycle safety
 Operations include officers patrolling the city focusing on motorcycle traffic violations and vehicles endangering motorcyc le riders; officers working these operations do not respond to calls and augment standard patrol efforts  Operations usually include three to four officers
 Operational period lasts up to 10 hours
 Operations are conducted throughout the City

 Collaborative DUI Enforcement: $6,820

o Operation Intent: Improve regional collaboration and reduce DUI collisions  Operations include regional collaborative efforts to stop DUI drivers  Operations usually include several officers and regional assistance  Operational period lasts up to 10 hours
 Operations occur throughout the County as collaborative efforts to experience regional traffic safety practices

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 Know Your Limit Operations: $4,050

o Operation Intent: Community engagement and education
 Officers attend community events such as “Cruisin’ Grand” and local St. Patrick’s Day events
 Officers talk with community members and discuss drinking and driving  Citizens have the opportunity to voluntarily use a breathalyzer to learn how alcohol consumption relates to their blood alcohol level and impairment  These encounters do not result in citations or any repercussions and have been well received by community members

 Collaborative Traffic Enforcement: $5,100

o Operation Intent: Improve regional collaboration and traffic safety  Operations include regional collaborative efforts to improve traffic safety  Operations usually include several officers and regional assistance  Operational period lasts up to 10 hours
 Operations occur throughout the County as collaborative e fforts to experience regional traffic safety practices

 Stakeouts: $9,100
o Operation Intent: Improve traffic safety
 Operations include officers locating repeat DUI offender probationers with suspended or revoked drivers’ licenses.

 Traffic Safety Education: $1,364
o Operation Intent: Improve traffic safety
 Operations include officers conducting educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach community members.
 Presentation topics to include distracted driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belt usage, and child passenger safety.

Education, Equipment, and Supplies

 DUI Supplies: $2,536
Costs may include 28" traffic cones, Manual on Uniform Traffic Controlled Devices (MUTCD) compliant traffic signs, MUTCD compliant high visibility vests (maximum of 10), traffic counters (maximum of 2), generator, gas for generators, lighting, reflective banners, electronic flares, PAS device supplies, heater, propane for heaters, fan, anti-fatigue mats, and canopies.

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 Educational Materials: $500

 Radar Devices: $4,632

 Collaborative Meetings: $2,000

o Collaborative quarterly meetings with OTS partners around the county to discuss strategies, challenges, and successes to further enhance the benefits of the OTS grant funding.

 Training: $2,991
In State Travel - Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events supporting the grant goals and traffic safety.

STEP Grant Goals

The OTS STEP grant funding allows the Escondido Police Department to focus on education and traffic safety in the community. Based on current data the following grant goals were established based on current traffic safety issues in Escondido:

1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes.

2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes.

3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.

4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes.

5. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.

6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.

7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.

8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes.

9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes.

10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes.

11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.

12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.

13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes.

14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes.

15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes.

16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes.

17. Reduce nighttime (2100-0259 hours) fatal crashes.

18. Reduce nighttime (2100-0259 hours) injury crashes.

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The Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety in Escondido. Funding provided by the OTS STEP Grant will support proactive enforcement ope rations that can help reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes in Escondido.

RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2022-155

ATTACHMENTS
a. Budget Adjustment
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-155

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO ACCEPT THE FY 2022-23 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC

SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
(STEP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $485,000; AND

EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido desires to improve traffic safety in the community; and WHEREAS, the Escondido Police Department has designated the FY 2022 -23 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to conduct specific programs to address this goal; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2022 -23 STEP Grant funds are ma de available through the State of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $485,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council authorizes the Chief of Police of the City of Escondido to accept the FY 2022-23 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $485,000, and execute all documents necessary for the management and completion of th e grant scope including any extensions and amendments thereof.

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FM\105 (Rev.11/06)

C I T Y O F E S C O N D I D O

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
Date of Request: September 29, 2022 For Finance Use Only Log #
Fiscal Year ear
Department: Police Department
Division: Administration
Project/Budget Manager: Lisa Rodelo 4905
Name Extension
Council Date (if applicable): October 12, 2022
(attach copy of staff report)
_____ Budget Balances
_____ General Fund Accts
_____ Revenue
_____ Interfund Transfers
_____ Fund Balance
Project/Account Description Account Number Amount of Increase Amount of Decrease Revenue 4128-451-new project number $485,000
Police Grants 451-new project number $485,000
Explanation of Request:

Budget adjustments are needed to receive grant funds and establish a spending account for salary, overtime and supply expenses related to the FY 2022-23 State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.

APPROVALS

Department Head Date City Manager Date

Finance Date City Clerk Date
Distribution (after approval): Original: Finance
DocuSign Envelope ID: C5207B35-0FD7-41B1-94F2-F1344DB468BC 10/4/2022
10/4/2022
Attachment "1"
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STAFF REPORT

October 12, 2022
File Number 0480-70

SUBJECT

FY 2022 -23 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY

PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

DEPARTMENT

Police Department

RECOMMENDATION

Request that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -156, authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2022 -23 California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant in the amount of $25,000; authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approving budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds.

The Police Department will use grant funds to pay for police officer overtime for educational programs related to pedestrian and bicycle safety, and to provide bicycle helmets, educational materials and safety supplies to community members.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police)

Presenter: David Cramer, Interim Chief of Police

FISCAL ANALYSIS

This action will have no impact on the FY 2022 -23 General Fund Budget. Grant funds will be used for expenses related to traffic safety educational activities and traffic safety supplies.

PREVIOUS ACTION

The City Council accepted a FY 2021 -22 OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Gr ant in the amount of $25,000 on October 13, 2021.

BACKGROUND

The Escondido Police Department received a FY 2022 -23 State of OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant in the amount of $25,000. Grant funds will enhance traffic safety programs from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The Police Department will use grant funds to pay for educational 34 Item6.

programs related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and to provide bicycle helmets, educational materials and safety supplies to community members.

Program Measures

The Escondido Police Department will work to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety by providing safety equipment coupled with educational programs and safety materials. The goal is to reduce the number of collisions with injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Escondido Police Department has established partnerships with community -based organizations to reach our target audience – school age children and senior citizens in the community. The Police Department partners with community -based organization Escondido Education COMPACT to provide bicycle safety rodeos, safe walk home programs, and a School Crossing Guard program. Traditionally, safety equipment such as bicycle helmets, reflective bands, bicycle lights, zipper pulls, and other safety supplies will be distributed thanks to this grant funding.

The Police Department also partners with the Park Avenue Senior Center and the Redwood Terrace Senior Community to increase awareness of traffic safety for seniors. Many seniors walk from their homes to exercise, socialize, or to go shopping. Busy streets and uncontrolled intersections can be problematic.

The educational program for our senior community members has been successful in the past, and the OTS grant funds will assist in keeping our seniors safe.

Escondido’s Crash information involving Pedestrians and Bicyclists:

Grant Provider and Funding Intention

OTS takes a leadership role in efforts to make California roadways safe for all users. OTS provides an effective means of eliminating bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Through grant funding made available to California by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration ( “NHTSA”), OTS annually funds millions of dollars in innovative, evidence-based education and enforcement programs designed to make California’s roadways safer. OTS is determined to identify and overcome new traffic safety issues for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Type of Crash 2019 2020 2021 2022 (YTD)
Bicycle 52 39 36 38
Pedestrian 63 55 64 41
Bicycle Fatality 1 1 1 1
Pedestrian Fatality 2 3 6 1
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Escondido’s Grant Description

The purpose of the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Grant is to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in Escondido. Evidence-based strategies include classroom education, bicycle rodeos, community events, presentations, and workshops. These events are conducted in areas of the community with high numbers of pedestrian and/or bicycle related incidents, specifically in communities with older adults, and school-aged children. Details such as National Walk to School Day, National Bicycle Safety Month, California’s Pedestrian Safety Month, and National Pedestrian Safety Month, and working with community based organizations, schools, and senior programs ensure that the educational narrative to prevent fatalities and injuries reach these vulnerable groups.

Deliverables and Operations

In accordance with non -supplanting rules, the following grant funded operations must be worked as overtime events. Non -supplanting rules require grant funds to augment, not replace, general fund monies.

 Traffic and Safety Fairs and/or Community Events: $800