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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 Section § 54957.6) a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association Non-Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit
c. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Firefighters’ Association Safety and Non-safety Bargaining Unit d. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: ECEA Unit (SUP)
e. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit (Teamsters Local 911 and ACE)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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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 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ed Gallo – Expressed appreciation for Code Enforcement.
Evelyn Langston – Requested additional “cool zones” in Escondido.
Jackie Abrams – Requested additional “cool zones” in Escondido.
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:
374038 – 374236 dated May 31, 2023.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS –
5. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 23/24
Request the City Council approve Resolution numbers 2023-66 and 2023-67 to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMD) and approve the Preliminary Engineer's report for LMD Zones 1 through 38. (File Number 0685-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Brad Mason, Landscape Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2023-66
b) Resolution No. 2023-67
6. PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMD) ZONES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-68, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public Services Agreement with Makelele Systems Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for the City of Escondido LMD. (File Number 0600-10; A- 3458)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Brad Mason, Landscape Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2023-68
7. CELL TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1359 WEST 11TH AVENUE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-74, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Cellco Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, for continued use of a cellular tower and telecommunication equipment on the City owned property located at 1359 West 11th Avenue. (File Number 0600-10; A-3461)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development)
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Presenter: Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager
a) Resolution No. 2023-74
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR WESTWINDS MOBILEHOME PARK (FILE NO. 0697-20-10323)
Request that the Escondido Mobilehome Rent Review Board adopt RRB Resolution No. 2023- 57, reviewing and approving the Westwinds Mobilehome Park Short-Form Application. (File Number 0697-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Eric Bunge, Management Analyst
a) Resolution No. RRB 2023-57
Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0
9. PL22-0134/PL22-0154 – ASH STREET TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND
ANNEXATION/REORGANIZATIONS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-70, approving a Tentative Subdivision Map and Annexation/Reorganization for a 20-unit residential subdivision located at 0 Ash Street (APN: 224-130-10-00) (“Project”). Ancillary to the Project, a property at 508 Stanley Avenue would also be annexed into the City of Escondido. The request also includes the adoption of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (File Number 0800-10; 0850-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Ivan Flores, Associate Planner
a) Resolution No. 2023-70
Dave Ferguson – Expressed support for this item and objected to including the project in the North Broadway Deficiency Area.
Maria Escobedo – Expressed opposition to this item.
Kwafi Reed – Expressed support for this item.
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Saddle Place Residence – Expressed opposition to this item.
Motion to approve: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
10. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) STATUS
Request the City Council receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act funds and approve the Budget Adjustment Request. (File Number 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
Dan Forster – Expressed support for this item.
Motion: Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0
11. COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE ESCONDIDO ANNEX TO THE 2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-64, adopting the revised Escondido Annex to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. (File Number 0220-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: Rick Vogt, Fire Chief) Presenter: Jeff Murdock, Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manager a) Resolution No. 2023-64
Motion: Morasco; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
12. CITY WEBSITE CONSOLIDATION, UPGRADE, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT UPDATE AND
APPROVAL
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-71 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus for implementation and hosting of the City’s new website. The five-year contract total is $232,706.23. (File Number 0600-10; A-3462) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Communications Department: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager/Director of Communications and Community Services) Presenter: Teresa Collins, Deputy Director of Communications a) Resolution No. 2023-71
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Motion: Martinez; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0
13. CONSIDERATION OF THE TINY TOTS PROGRAM
Request the City Council provide direction as to whether the Tiny Tots Program should be included in the Fiscal Year 23-24 Recreation Operating Budget. (File Number 1120-70) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Community Services Department: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Services and Community Services) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Deputy Director of Community Services Tom Cowan – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Melanie Johnson – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Monica Gonzalez – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Wesley Sherman – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Susan Serrano – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Bethany Gogo – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Franchesca Spensieri – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Zaira Saldana – Expressed support for the Tiny Tots program.
Motion to extend the Tiny Tots program for one year and end the Tiny Tots program in Fiscal Year 24/25: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 3-2 (Morasco, C. Garcia – No)
FUTURE AGENDA
14. 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 – Impacts of State Law on campaign contribution limits.
Martinez - Heat resiliency resources
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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 7:48 p.m.
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