CITY OF ESCONDIDO NOVEMBER 18, 2009 3:00 p.m. Special Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council Community Development Commission CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of the Escondido City Council and Community Development Commission was called to order at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Pfeiler presiding. ATTENDANCE The following members were present: Abed, Daniels, Diaz, Waldron, and Pfeiler. Quorum present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB) MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Daniels and seconded by Councilmember Abed to recess to Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code 54957.6) a. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips Employee organization: Escondido Police Officers Association b. Agency Negotiator: Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips Employee organization: Escondido Firefighters Association II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code 54956.8) a. Property: 131 South Broadway, 140 W. Second Avenue & 115 W. Second Avenue, APN 233-062-10, 01, 02 & 233-072-06, 01, 02 Agency Negotiators: Charles Grimm Negotiating parties: City and Roach Family Under negotiation: Price and terms of sale November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 631
b. Property: 340 North Escondido Boulevard Agency Negotiators: Clay Phillips and Jerry Van Leeuwen Negotiating parties: City and CCAEF Under negotiation: Terms of payment III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code 54956.8) a. Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido Agency Negotiator: Clay Phillips Negotiating parties: City and Westfield Shopping Town, Inc. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment ADJOURNMENT RECESSED TO THE MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 632
CITY OF ESCONDIDO NOVEMBER 18, 2009 4:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes Escondido City Council Community Development Commission CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Escondido City Council and Community Development Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Pfeiler presiding. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pfeiler led the flag salute. ATTENDANCE The following members were present: Abed, Daniels, Diaz, Waldron, and Pfeiler. Quorum present. Also present were: Clay Phillips, City Manager; Jeffrey Epp, City Attorney; Jonathan Brindle, Community Development Director; Ed Domingue, Engineering Services Director; Marsha Whalen, City Clerk; and Liane Uhl, Minutes Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pfeiler introduced Mel Vernon, Chairman of San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians who proclaimed Nov. 26, 2009 as National American Indian Heritage Day ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ralph Ginese, Escondido, asked what management s plan was for their concessions as well as unclassified employees. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pfeiler removed item 22, Councilmember Diaz removed items 7, 8, 9 10, 15 and 23, and Councilmember Abed removed item 5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 633
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Daniels and seconded by Councilmember Diaz that the following Consent Calendar items be approved with the exception of items 5, 7, 8, 9 10, 15, 22, and 23. Motion carried unanimously. 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING AND POSTING (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/CDC) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of October 14, 2009 Regular Meeting of October 21, 2009 4. TREASURER S REPORT FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2009 Treasurer s Report for the Third Quarter, July through September, 2009. (File No. 0490-55) Staff Recommendation: Receive and file (City Treasurer s Office: Kenneth C. Hugins) 5. SOUTH GATEWAY PUBLIC ART PROJECT Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Crown Steel Manufacturing, in the amount of $200,860, for the fabrication and installation of a public art project at the south end of Center City Parkway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2975]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Susan Pollack) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-153 Councilmember Abed asked if this was the same art project that Council approved a few years ago, asked for confirmation that the funds could not be drawn on for any other use, and asked if construction in the area would interfere with the project. Jerry Van Leeuwen, Community Services Director, indicated the site would not be impacted by any of the construction, confirmed the public art dollars could only be used for public art and that this was the same project that Council had previously approved. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Daniels and seconded by Councilmember Abed to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Crown Steel Manufacturing, in the amount of $200,860, for the fabrication and installation of a public art project at the south end of Center City Parkway and adopt Resolution No. 2009-153. Motion carried unanimously. 6. REJECTION OF SOLE BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE IV OF THE POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS: BID PACKAGE 01A (JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to reject the sole bid for Bid Package 01A (Janitorial Maintenance) for the Police and Fire Headquarters at 1163 North Centre City Parkway; and direct staff to re-advertise the bid package. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2967]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager s Office: Joyce Masterson) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-134 7. POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CHANGE ORDER (GOULD ELECTRIC) Request Council approve a construction Change Order with Gould Electric, Incorporated, in the amount of $246,878, for additional electrical work at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2881]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager s Office: Joyce Masterson) Councilmember Diaz expressed concern for the number of change orders and asked for a cumulative list of all change order requests for the Police & Fire Facility. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 634
Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager, answered that all the change orders were essential to the building and the vast majority of them were for construction. She indicated a cumulative list of change orders would be compiled and distributed to Council. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to approve construction Change Order with Gould Electric, Incorporated, in the amount of $246,878, for additional electrical work at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. Motion carried unanimously. 8. POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CHANGE ORDER (HPS MECHANICAL) Request Council approve a construction Change Order with HPS Mechanical, in the amount of $165,198, for additional plumbing, heating and cooling work at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2879]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager s Office: Joyce Masterson) Councilmember Diaz expressed concern for the number of change orders and asked for a cumulative list of all change order requests for the Police & Fire Facility. Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager, answered that all the change orders were essential to the building and the vast majority of them were for construction. She indicated a cumulative list of change orders would be compiled and distributed to Council. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to approve a construction Change Order with HPS Mechanical, in the amount of $165,198, for additional plumbing, heating and cooling work at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. Motion carried unanimously. 9. POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CHANGE ORDER (NEW DIMENSION) Request Council approve a construction Change Order with New Dimension, in the amount of $86,379, to modify the western perimeter wall to improve security at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2876]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager s Office: Joyce Masterson) Councilmember Diaz expressed concern for the number of change orders and asked for a cumulative list of all change order requests for the Police & Fire Facility. Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager, answered that all the change orders were essential to the building and the vast majority of them were for construction. She indicated a cumulative list of change orders would be compiled and distributed to Council. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to approve a construction Change Order with New Dimension, in the amount of $86,379, to modify the western perimeter wall to improve security at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. Motion carried unanimously. 10. POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CHANGE ORDER - COMMERCIAL INTERIOR RESOURCES (CIR) Request Council approve a construction Change Order with Commercial Interior Resources (CIR), in the amount of $245,025, to repair defective concrete at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2890]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager s Office: Joyce Masterson) November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 635
Councilmember Diaz expressed concern for the number of change orders and asked for a cumulative list of all change order requests for the Police & Fire Facility. Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager, answered that all the change orders were essential to the building and the vast majority of them were for construction. She indicated a cumulative list of change orders would be compiled and distributed to Council. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to approve a construction Change Order with Commercial Interior Resources (CIR), in the amount of $245,025, to repair defective concrete at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway. Motion carried unanimously. 11. REJECT ALL BIDS AND RE-BID THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION NO. 4 Request Council authorization to reject all bids and authorize staff to re-bid the project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2966]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Lori Vereker) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-164 12. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE ESCONDIDO-VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICAL TANKS REPLACEMENT Request Council authorize a Contract Change Order in the amount of $19,032, for the Escondido-Vista Water Treatment Plant Chemical Tanks Replacement Project. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2919]) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Lori Vereker) 13. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT DONATION/BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $1,500 from a donation received from homeowners into Fund 132 (Zone #10 of the Landscape Maintenance District). (File No. 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services: Frank Schmitz) 14. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR OFF-SITE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 850, WASHINGTON HILLS Request Council authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion for the off-site public improvements associated with Tract 850, Washington Hills, on El Norte Parkway from La Honda to the flood control channel. (File No. 0800-10 Tract 850) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Division: Ed Domingue) 15. RAY LOVE TENNIS CENTER OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT Request Council authorize the Director of Community Services and the City Clerk to execute an occupancy agreement with Don Pham for provision of pro shop and refreshment services in exchange for maintenance services. (File No. 0600-10 Misc.) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services: Jerry Van Leeuwen) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-160R Councilmember Diaz asked for clarification of the agreement. Jerry Van Leeuwen, Community Services Director, indicated there was difficulty in renting the space and this was a partnership with Mr. Pham for maintenance. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 636
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to authorize the Director of Community Services and the City Clerk to execute an occupancy agreement with Don Pham for provision of pro shop and refreshment services in exchange for maintenance services and adopt Resolution No. 2009-160R. Motion carried unanimously. 16. FUNDING AWARD AGREEMENT FOR THE ENERGY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (EECBG) - (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009) - Request Council authorize the City Manager, as authorized representative, to execute all necessary agreements to implement and carry out the Funding Award Agreement to accept funds for the Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program (EECBG). (File No. 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Department: Jerry Van Leeuwen) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-166 17. FISCAL YEAR 2010 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY CALIFORNIA SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2010 California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $21,690; Authorize the Chief of Police to execute contract documents on behalf of the City; and approve Budget Adjustments needed to spend grant funds. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher) 18. FISCAL YEAR 2010 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY CALIFORNIA SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI-GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2010 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $36,818; Authorize the Chief of Police to execute contract documents on behalf of the City; and approve Budget Adjustments needed to spend grant funds. (File No. 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher) 19. OLDER ADULT SERVICES BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE BANDS) Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $11,500 from the Joslyn Trust to the General Fund to pay for the Saturday Night Dance bands for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services/Older Adult Division: Robin Bettin) 20. OLDER ADULT SERVICES BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (NUTRITION PROGRAM) Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $23,700 from the Joslyn Trust to the General Fund to support the Nutrition Program through the Older Adult Services Division for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. (File No. 0480-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services/Older Adult Division: Robin Bettin) November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 637
21. INITIATION OF A PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND PREZONE, ADDRESSED AS 721 AND 735 SAN PASQUAL VALLEY ROAD Request Council authorize the proposed annexation of two developed County parcels in order to eliminate a county island that would be created with the annexation of a previously approved ten-lot residential subdivision (Tract 898). The request also involves the initiation of the necessary prezoning of the subject parcels to City PZ-RE-20 zoning. The subject parcels generally are located on the western side of San Pasqual Valley Road, south of fifth Avenue, addressed as 721 and 735 San Pasqual Valley Road (APNs 230-410-08 and -09). (File No. 0850-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development/Planning: Jon Brindle) 22. INITIATION OF A PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND PREZONE, ADDRESSED AS 2627 SOUTH CENTRE CITY PARKWAY Request Council initiate a proposed annexation and prezone request for two privately owned parcels of land, approximately 4.76 acres, in order to process a proposed seven-lot Tentative Subdivision Map. The property is designated as Estate 2 and generally is located on the western side of South Centre City Parkway, south of Citracado Parkway, addressed as 2627 South Centre City Parkway (APNs 238-151-10 and -11). (File No. 0850-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development/Planning: Jon Brindle) William Hussar, Escondido, indicated he did not agree with the annexation. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Daniels to initiate a proposed annexation and prezone request for two privately owned parcels of land, approximately 4.76 acres, in order to process a proposed seven-lot Tentative Subdivision Map. The property is designated as Estate 2 and generally is located on the western side of South Centre City Parkway, south of Citracado Parkway, addressed as 2627 South Centre City Parkway (APNs 238-151-10 and -11). Motion carried unanimously. 23. LIBRARY TRUST FUND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize staff to transfer $50,000 from the Trust Fund balance into the Trust Fund Special Projects account, to be used for a grant to the Escondido Library Endowment Foundation and to help the Foundation fund a planning study for a new library proposal. (File No. 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval, as authorized by the Trustees at their meeting of October 15, 2009 (Community Services/Library: Laura Mitchell and Jerry Van Leeuwen) Councilmember Diaz asked for clarification of the transfer. Laura Mitchell, City Librarian, indicated the budget transfer was to pay the $30,000 Challenge Grant to the Foundation and the remaining $20,000 was for various projects. Jack Anderson, Escondido Library Endowment Foundation Chairman, indicated the Foundation was working with the trustees to raise funds to bring a new library to the city. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Abed to authorize staff to transfer $50,000 from the Trust Fund balance into the Trust Fund Special Projects account, to be used for a grant to the Escondido Library Endowment Foundation and to help the Foundation fund a planning study for a new library proposal. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB) November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 638
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/CDC/RRB at a previous City Council/Community Development Commission/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.) 24. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE (AZ 09-0003) (Approved by Council on 10/28/09; vote: 5/0) (File No. 0810-20) ORDINANCE NO. 2009-23RR Second reading and adoption PUBLIC HEARINGS 25. APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION (PHG 09-0026) An appeal of a Planning Commission decision (PHG 09-0026) to deny an appeal of an administrative decision to reject a building permit application for an expansion of a non-conforming single-family residence. The appellant s proposed project includes the addition of a 680 SF carport and the conversion of a 400 SF garage and a 400 SF open room to additional bedrooms/bathrooms. (File No. 0800-40 PHG-09-0026) Staff Recommendation: Deny the Appeal of the Planning Commission s Decision (Community Dev./Planning: Jon Brindle) RESOLUTION NO. 2009-165 Bill Martin, Planning Department, gave the staff report and presented a series of slides. Mayor Pfeiler opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak on this issue in any way. Lawrence LePiere, Escondido, distributed information and indicated he did not agree with the Planning Commission s denial and asked Council to approve the project. Mayor Pfeiler asked if anyone else wanted to speak on this issue in any way. No one asked to be heard. Therefore, she closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Daniels and seconded by Councilmember Waldron to deny an appeal of an administrative decision to reject a building permit application for an expansion of a nonconforming single-family residence. The appellant s proposed project includes the addition of a 680 SF carport and the conversion of a 400 SF garage and a 400 SF open room to additional bedrooms/bathrooms and adopt Resolution No. 2009-165. Ayes: Abed, Daniels, Waldron and Pfeiler. Noes: Diaz. Absent: None. Motion carried. CURRENT BUSINESS 26. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TULIP STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2 Request Council authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion for the Tulip Street Improvement Project, Phase 2. (File No. 0600-10 [A-2936}) November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 639
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Dept./Neighborhood Services: Rich Buquet) Rich Buquet, Neighborhood Services, gave the staff report and presented a series of slides. Cathrine Laguna, Escondido, indicated that the improvements were wonderful but was she disappointed in some of the work. MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Daniels and seconded by Councilmember Abed to authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion for the Tulip Street Improvement Project, Phase 2. Motion carried unanimously. BRIEFING (Staff) None FUTURE AGENDA 27. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the 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: Marsha Whalen) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS None CLOSED SESSION: (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB) Recessed to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 640
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pfeiler adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES CLERK November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 641
CITY OF ESCONDIDO SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ESCONDIDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2009 7:00 P.M. Mission Middle School 939 E. Mission Avenue Escondido, CA 92025 CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the Escondido City Council and Community Development Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Mission Middle School with Mayor Pfeiler presiding. ATTENDANCE The following members were present: Abed, Daniels, Diaz, Waldron, and Pfeiler. Quorum present. Also present were: Marsha Whalen, City Clerk; and Ty Paulson, Minutes Clerk WORKSHOP 28. The City Council conducted a public workshop to discuss the CDBG Consolidated Plan for 2010-2015. Staff provided an overview of recent accomplishments in the Mission Park area and recommendations for the next five years. Public input was sought in regard to the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Discussion topics included use of public service and capital funding to provide continued support for existing programs and projects, and new areas of concern that may need to be addressed. (File No. 0870-11) Staff Recommendation: Receive public input and provide direction to staff (Jerry Van Leeuwen and Rich Buquet) Jerry Van Leeuwen, Community Services Director, and Rich Buquet, Neighborhood Services, presented future goals for the area which included the following: Safe Walk New Neighborhood Groups Lansing Circle Garden Flood Control Channel Police Department Citizen Academy CERT Training Exploring partnering with the School District to reopen Mission Middle School for after school recreational opportunities November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 642
First Speaker: Referenced the Safe Walk Program and noted that students need to know that the City Council is on their side for safety. They also felt that alcohol and tobacco should be banned at all events; feeling this set a good example. Second Speaker: Thanked the City for their efforts and agreed with the first speaker that events should not allow alcohol or tobacco. He then referenced the following programs that had been implemented in the area: GED (Grupo de Educacion y Bienestar) This program helps educate the Hispanic Community through workshops and conferencing by integrating individuals into the community. The program makes them aware of services being offered. Food Distribution Center Focuses on physical needs of the community. Serves food to over 2,500 individuals a week. Many volunteers help with this program including kids who are taking advantage of the various programs to come and interact with program participants. Recycling Center This program allows individuals to bring in items they are not using and allows individuals to come in and take the times for free. Dia del Nino This is the third year for this festival which promotes education throughout the Hispanic Community. This year over 8,000 individuals attended. Rapid Response Team Group of volunteers who assemble in care of a disaster in the community. Third Speaker, Boys and Girls Club Representative: Referenced the programs at the Boys and Girls club and noted that students with a 3.5 grade average or higher used the club for free. He noted that many of the programs they offered were held at Mission Middle School; noting concern with opening it up and impacting their already established programs. Fourth Speaker: Referenced the Food Bank and noted that this program provided food to seniors on Saturday. She asked for help; noting that there were numerous seniors needing help in the areas of receiving food, transportation, qualifying for food stamps, and educating them on the available programs. She thanked Danny Perez for his help. Fifth Speaker: He noted that additional recreational areas were needed. He suggested using school properties or empty lots for creating additional recreational areas in a collaborative effort. Sixth Speaker: Encouraged the City to continue working with the School District; noting that the success of Elder Place had a positive impact to Mission. He felt having a police presence helped keep the area safe. He also encouraged continuing to educate parents on the Safe Walk program and to bring other programs into the area. Seventh Speaker: Mainly concerned with safety of the children in the area; noting that the Safe Walk program would help accomplish this. He stated that the students do better in school and have better quality of life when they know they are safe. He noted that Escondido Union School District had provided considerable resources to the school along with restructuring the educational programs which had improved test scores. November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 643
Mayor Pfeiler asked the audience to raise their hands regarding prioritizing the following programs: Senior Programs 2 hands Economic Development 32 hands Youth Programs 8 hands Neighborhood Revitalizing 7 hands Safety Majority of the audience raised their hands (Note: not an accurate count) Eighth Speaker: She concurred with staff s main focus areas. She felt economic development was key and encouraged more focus be given to this by creating graduate educational programs. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pfeiler adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES CLERK November 18, 2009 Escondido City Council Minutes Book 52 Page 644