CITY of ESCONDIDO
Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2024
4:00 PM - Closed Session (Parkview Conference Room)
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
Dane White
DEPUTY MAYOR
Christian Garcia (District 3)
COUNCILMEMBERS
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
Joe Garcia (District 2)
Michael Morasco (District 4)
CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness
CITY CLERK
Zack Beck
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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6)
a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido City Employees’ Association, Supervisory Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911, Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit and Administrative / Clerical / Engineering Bargaining Unit
II. 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
ADJOURNMENT
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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: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
PROCLAMATIONS
Code Compliance Month
PRESENTATIONS
Grand Avenue Construction Project Update
Rotary Club of Escondido – Grape Day Park Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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.
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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)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
387261 – 387439 dated September 11, 2024
387440 – 387633 dates September 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024 and September 18, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. YEAR 2025 HOLIDAYS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -123 to designate the da tes that the City offices will be closed in the calendar year 2025 for holiday observances.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No
a) Resolution No. 2024-123
6. CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-141, 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.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Assistant Director of Utilities, Wastewater ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer 5 Wednesday, October 02, 2024
COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-141
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
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 repo rt is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.gov.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City C ouncil also sit as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.
6 Consent Item No. 1 October 2, 2024
A F F I D A V I T S
OF
I T E M
P O S T I N G – None
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STAFF REPORT
October 02, 2024
File Number 0400-40
SUBJECT
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
DEPARTMENT
Finance
RECOMMENDATION
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
387261 – 387439 dated September 11, 2024
387440 – 387633 dates September 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49 COUNCIL PRIORITY –
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount of the warrants for the following periods are as follows:
September 5, 2024 – September 11, 2024 is $2,738,963.48 September 12, 2024 – September 18, 2024 is $2,687,940.26
PREVIOUS ACTION
None
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. 8 Item2.
September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6
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 discuss ing 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
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September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
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:
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September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6
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 ADJUS TMENT, AWARD CONSTRU CTION CONTRACT FOR THE JU NIPER
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 amou nt 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. 11 Item3.
September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6
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 P L22-0145 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 Depar tment: 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
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September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6
9. ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO THE F INAL 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
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September 11, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6
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 mos t 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
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September 18, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 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 discuss ing 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)(4))
a. 2 matters
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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September 18, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
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
PROCLAMATIONS
Pollution Prevention Week
PRESENTATIONS
Friends of Daley Ranch
San Diego Regional Fire Foundation - Rick Vogt Legacy Scholarship
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Leya – Expressed concern regarding the potential negative impacts on businesses due to upcoming construction project on Grand Ave.
Louisa Magoon – Expressed concern that delaying the upcoming construction project on Grand Ave would result in higher costs to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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September 18, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approve: 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:
387059 – 387260 dated September 4, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -124, amending the City of Escondido’s Conflict of Interest Code 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.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal Requirement
a) Resolution No. 2024-124
6. BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (“BJA”) FY24 BRYNE DISCRETIONARY COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS/BRYNE DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -136 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a Bureau of Justice Assistance (“BJA”) FY24 Byrne D iscretionary Community Project Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant in the amount of $220,000; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the city; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police
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ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of police services COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-136
7. FY 2024 -25 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (“STEP”) GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -137 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2024 -25 California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant in the amount of $470,000; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of Police Services.
COUNCIL PRIORITY –Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-137
8. FY 2024-25 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -138 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2024 -25 California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant in the amount of $25,000; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of Police Services COUNCIL PRIORITY –Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-138
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIT CARSON PARK YOUTH SOFTBALL
FIELDS FENCING PROJECT
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Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -139 awarding a construction contract to Crafters Fence, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $639,000 for the Kit Carson Park Yo uth Softball Fields Fencing Project (“Project”).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Chris McKinney, Director of Development Services, and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer)
Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer, Michael Tully, Project Manager ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Parks Facilities/Open Spaces
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido Resolution No. 2024-139
CURRENT BUSINESS
10. PUBLIC ART STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL WORKPLAN
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-118 approving and adopting the Public Art Strategic Plan and 2024/2025 Annual Workplan.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No
COUNCIL PRIORITY –Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido a) Resolution No. 2024-118
Jim Stone – Expressed concern regarding intellectual property rights of public art, where public art is stored when it is deaccessioned and developing an inventory of public art with an appraisal.
Motion: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0
11. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-142 expressing support for Proposition 36, which will appear on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot. 19 Item3.
September 18, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Council: Mayor Dane White, Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia)
Presenter: Mayor Dane White
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Police Services
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-142
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; 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) C. Garcia / White – Grand Avenue Construction Project Update
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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
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______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
October 2, 2024
File Number 0700-80
SUBJECT
YEAR 2025 HOLIDAYS
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-123 to designate the dates that the City offices will be closed in the year 2025 for holiday observances.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No
COUNCIL PRIORITY –
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None
PREVIOUS ACTION
Each year the City Council adopts a resolution, as required by State law, to designate the days that City offices will be closed for holiday observances.
BACKGROUND
Holidays are considered to be an employee benefit and are, therefore, a part of the negotiation process with our various bargaining units. There are ten recognized holidays each year.
RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2024-123
b) Resolution No. 2024-123 – Exhibit “A” – City Recognized Holidays Year 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, WHICH CITY
OFFICES SHALL BE CLOSED ON DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025
WHEREAS, Section 6700 of the California Government Code designates days that are holidays in the State of California (“State”); and
WHEREAS, Section 6702 of the California Government Code provides that City of Escondido (“City”) offices shall be closed on designated State holidays unless otherwise provided by the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires and deems it to be in the best public interest to designate those holidays on which City offices will be closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City C ouncil of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the public offices of the City shall be closed on the following dates set forth in Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution and incorporated by this reference.
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Resolution No. 2024-123
Exhibit “A”
City Recognized Holidays Year 2025
New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2025
Presidents’ Day Monday, February 17, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 2025
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025
In addition to the above, the following facilities also have these modified hours:
Library
- Friday, September 12: closed for staff training
- Wednesday, November 26: close @ 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 24: close @ 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 31: close @ 5 p.m.
East Valley Community Center
- Sunday, April 20: closed
- Friday, October 31: close @ 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26: close @ 3 p.m.
- Monday, December 22, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026: closed for floor and carpet maintenance
Escondido Sports Center
- Closed during inclement weather.
- Monday, January 20: open
- Monday, February 17: open
- Sunday, April 20: closed
- Friday, October 31: open, 3 – 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 11: open
- Wednesday, November 26: open, 3 – 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 28: open, 3 – 7 p.m.
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Resolution No. 2024-123
Exhibit “A”
- Wednesday, December 24: closed
- Wednesday, December 31: closed
Park Avenue Community Center
- Sunday, April 20: closed
- Wednesday, November 26: close @ 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 24: close @ 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 31: close @ 3 p.m.
Pool Closures
- Thursday, January 2 – Sunday January 5: closed
- Sunday, April 20: closed
- Wednesday, July 2 – Friday, July 4: closed (James Stone Pool only) - Monday, December 22, 2025 – Sunday, January 5, 2026: closed for maintenance
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STAFF REPORT
October 2, 2024
File Number 1330-85
SUBJECT
CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
DEPARTMENT
Utilities Department
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-141, 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 T runk Sewer Main. The Resolution, which must be passed by four - fifths vote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Assistant Director of Utilities, Wastewater ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Funding for the Emergency Repa irs to the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main is available in the Wastewater Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) budget for Sewer Trunk Main, CIP No. 801913.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On June 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -86, ratifying Proclamation No. 2024-02, affirming that it was appropriate for City staff to forego competitive bidding procedures and work with contractors for the necessary emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main.
On July 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-94, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main.
On July 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-103, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main. 27 Item6.
On July 23, 2024, a Public Improvement Agreement with CCL Contracting, Inc. was executed for the emergency repair of Section 2, from Beech Street to Grape Day Park, on a time and materials basis in an amount not to exceed $10,240,691.
On August 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-106, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main. In addition, City Council approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $12,036,225 to fund the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main, consisting of $7,036,225 from the unallocated Wastewater Reserves and $5,000,000 from Capital Improvement Project No. 801508, Recycled Easterly Ag MFRO.
On Aug ust 21, 2024, a Public Improvement Agreement with J.R. Filanc Construction Company was executed for the emergency repair of Section 1, Ash Street from the Firestone Complete Auto Care parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot, on a time and materials basis in an amount not to exceed $1,795,534.
On August 28, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-117, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main.
On September 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-131, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repairs of the failing trunk sewer main.
BACKGROUND
The City’s trunk sewer mains, constructed in the 1950’s, are a critical and integral part of the City’s wastewater system. In June 2024, during routine closed -circuit television inspection, Utilities Staff identified multiple failed and severely deteriorated sections of 18-inch and 21-inch trunk sewer main. In order to act quickly to avoid catastrophic failure, a local emergency was proclaimed on June 20, 2024, by the City Manager, serving as the Director of Emergency Services. This allowed staff to work di rectly with contractors to address the necessary repairs to the failing trunk sewer main.
The current and continuing scope of work includes two sections of severely deteriorated trunk sewer main that are in critical condition. These sections are shown in Figure 1 below and defined as follows:
Section 1: Ash Street - paralleling the Escondido Creek, from the Firestone Complete Auto Care (“Firestone”) parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market (“Walmart”) parking lot; and
Section 2: Beech Street to Gr ape Day Park - paralleling the Escondido Creek, traversing a short section of North Hickory Street, then continuing in East Pennsylvania Street from North Hickory and extending into Grape Day Park.
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Figure 1
Section 1 emergency repair construction began on August 7, 2024, and is anticipated to be complete by December 31, 2024. Work has started in Ash Street, the Firestone parking lot, and the Walmart parking lot. The contractor, J.R. Filanc Construction Company (“ Filanc”), and City Utilities Staff contin ue to communicate and work closely with San Diego Gas & Electric (“SDG&E”), Firestone , and Walmart with regard to an SDG&E pole relocation and existing private sign relocation. A Caltrans encroachment permit has been secured and Caltrans-required traffic control message boards indicating Ash Street closure and restricted working hours has been placed at the work site. In addition, Utilities Staff continue to communicate and coordinate with other City departments with regard to: fire hydrant removal/shutdown and expediting the necessary shutdown of Ash Street, which not only serves as a main traffic arterial for the City, but is also Caltrans right-of-way.
Section 2 emergency repair construction began on July 25, 2024, and is anticipated to be complete by May 31, 2025. Utilities Staff continue to communicate and coordinate with other City Departments with regard to: utility conflicts and proposed new trunk sewer realignments; tree removal within Grape Day Park; and coordinating emergency trunk sewer construction activity to the extent possible to avoid existing scheduled events and upcoming project construction including the Grape Day Park Restroom Project, the Grand Avenue Corridor Project and the Escondido Creek Trail Project. Approximately 870 feet out of a total of 5,400 feet of pipe, and one new manhole, have been installed to date. Electronic message boards updating the community are in place on Broadway and will remain through the duration of work.
On all aspects of the emergency trunk sewer main repair project, Utilities Staff continue to communicate and coordinate internally with Development Services, Public Works, Police Department, Fire Department, Economic Development, and Communications Staff with regard to: expeditin g traffic control plans and encroachment permits; staging and laydown yards; temporary emergency routing during construction; 29 Item6.
and news and press releases. In addition, Utilities Staff continue on -going external coordination with franchise utilities, applicable regulatory agencies, and the public.
RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2024-141
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT AN
EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO REQUIRE THE IMMEDIATE
REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the City’s trunk sewer main pipeline defined in the two following critical sections are at risk of imminent, catastrophic failure:
Section 1: Ash Street - paralleling the Escondido Creek, from the Firestone Complete Auto C are parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot; and Section 2: Beech Street to Grape Day Park - paralleling the Escondido Creek, traversing a short section of North Hickory Street, then continuing in East Pennsylvania Street from North Hic kory and extending into Grape Day Park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the approval of Resolution No. 2024 -86 on June 26, 2024, ratifying Proclamation No. 2024-02; Resolution No. 2024-94 on July 10, 2024; Resolution No. 2024-103 on July 17, 2024; Resolution No. 2024-106 on August 7, 2024 ; Resolution No. 2024 -117 on August 28, 2024 ; and Resolution No. 2024-131 on September 11, 2024, the City Council unanimously found that the failing trunk sewer risk constitutes an emergency and found it appropriate for Utilities Staff to proceed to contract services without adopting plans, specifications, working details, or giving notice of bids to award contracts; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024, City Council approved a budget adjustment in the amount of twelve million, thirty-six thousand, two-hundred twenty-five dollars ($12,036,225) to fund the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main, consisting of $7,036,225 from the unallocated Wastewater Reserves and $5,000,000 from Capital Improvement Project No. 801508, Recycled Easterly Ag MFRO; and 31 Item6.
WHEREAS, Staff entered into a Public Improvement Agreement (“Agreement”) with CCL Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed ten million, two hundred forty thousand, six hundred ninety- one dollars ($10,240,691) on July 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Staff entered into a Public Improvement Agreement (“Agreement”) with J.R. Filanc Construction Company in an amount not to exceed one million, seven hundred ninety-five thousand, five hundred thirty-four dollars ($1,795,534) on August 21, 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code, the City Council must review the emergency action every 14 days, or at its next regularly scheduled meeting, and determine by a four- fifths vote there is a need to continue the action; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to continue the emergency action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the City Council finds the failure of the trunk sewer main is a public health and safety emergency; that this emergency wil l not permit the delay that would result from a competitive bidding process; and that the proposed action and expenditure is still necessary to respond to the emergency requiring immediate repair of the trunk sewer main.
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KEY-
CONSENT CALENDAR CURRENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP PROCLAMATION
10/9/2024
PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK
CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. MCKINNEY) - OUT OF AGENCY SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR 1155 PINECREST AVE CURRENT BUSINESS - (C. MCKINNEY) - MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS CURRENT BUSINESS - (C. GARCIA / D. WHITE) - REVIEW OF CITY ABATEMENT POLICIES 10/23/2024
CONSENT CALENDAR - (A. MORROW) - CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
PUBLIC HEARING - (C MCKINNEY) SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR CAREFREE RANCH MOBILEHOME PARK PUBLIC HEARING - (J. SCHOENECK) - COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND LOT VACANCY ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARRING - (C. MCKINNEY) - QUINCE STREET SENIORS TEFRA HEARING
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