October 22, 2008

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ 4:00 PM

201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

 

4:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting

October 22, 2008
4:00 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission
Mobilehome Rent Review Board

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

FLAG SALUTE

 

 

ROLL CALL:               Abed, Daniels, Gallo, Waldron, Pfeiler

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

At this time the public may comment on items not appearing on the agenda.  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.  (Please refer to the back page of the agenda for instructions.)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually.  Unless members of the legislative body, staff or the public requests specific items to be discussed, all Consent Calendar items will be approved with one motion.

 

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

2.                  APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/CDC)

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:        None Scheduled

4.                  ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION ALONG AUTO PARK WAY ALONG AUTO PARK WAY Request Council accept an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) of real property along Auto Park Way. The IOD affects two parcels APNs 232-240-39 and 232-240-67, required for the proposed traffic signal modification and street widening of Auto Park Way

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-198

5.                  ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR ESCONDIDO TRACT 916 (2005-17-DA) A request from TPD Investments, Incorporated, to assign the rights and obligations set forth in the Development Agreement for the previously approved 39-lot, Tract 916 located on North Avenue between Laurashawn Lane and Kaywood Drive on 17.2 acres, to North Avenue Estates, LLC

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-201

6.                  NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR POLICE SHOOTING RANGE Request Council authorize the Director of Engineering Services to file a Notice of Completion for the Police Shooting Range

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

7.                  NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DIXON LAKE RAMP 2008 Request Council authorize the Director of Engineering Services to file a Notice of Completion for the Dixon Lake Ramp 2008 project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

8.                  RINCON AVENUE (LAUREL VALLEY) WALL PROJECT: BID AWARD Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Public Improvement Agreement with Dick Miller, Incorporated, in the amount of $98,656 for the construction of the Rincon Avenue Wall Project; and reject the additive alternate bid in the amount of $125,948, for the Project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-197


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

9.                  SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document, declaring vehicles and equipment as surplus property and authorize the disposition of the surplus property at an auction

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/Fleet Services:  Robert Blackburn and Finance Department:  Gil Rojas)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-202

10.              PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL CARS Request Council authorize the purchase of twelve 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Interception Patrol Vehicles, in the amount of $304,309, from Villa Ford, utilizing a cooperative purchase clause from a public bid and purchase agreement by the City of San Diego

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Fleet Services:  Richard O'Donnell)

 

11.              FISCAL YEAR 2009 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY CALIFORNIA SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2009 California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $87,425; authorize the Chief of Police to execute contract documents on behalf o the City; and approve Budget Adjustments needed to spend grant funds

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Chief:  Jim Maher)

 

12.              FISCAL YEAR 2008 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "AVOID DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) CAMPAIGN" GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept grant funds of $31,525 from the San Diego Sheriff's Department for overtime expenses related to the California Office of Traffic Safety "Avoid DUI Campaign Grant programs; authorize the Chief of Police to execute contract documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments to spend grant funds

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Chief: Jim Maher)

13.              2008 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) TECHNOLOGY GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Request Council accept a Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology Grant in the amount of $140,295; authorize the Chief of Police to submit grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed for one-time equipment expenses

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Chief:  Jim Maher)

 

14.              ASSET FORFEITURE FUND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize staff to establish a budget in the amount of $51,080 with Asset Forfeiture Funds to purchase ballistic vests, helmets, a wireless camera, a public announcement (PA) system, and a concealable recorder for the Police Department

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Chief:  Jim Maher)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

15.              BID AWARD  FOR AUTO PARK WAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk execute an agreement with East Bay Construction Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $176,224, for construction of the Auto Park Way Landscape Project; and declare non-responsive bids

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-200

CONSENT - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CONSENT CALENDAR – RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

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.)

 

16.              AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT DEVELOPMENT FEE CREDITS (Approved by Council on 10/8/08, Council voted:  5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-21R  Second reading and adoption

17.              REVISION TO THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (Approved by Council on 10/8'08; vote: 5/0

 

ORDINANCE NO 2008-30R  Second reading and adoption

18.              ADOPT AN AMENDMENT OF ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (Approved by Council on 10/8/08; vote: 5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-24 Second reading and adoption

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

19.              SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR LAKE BERNARDO MOBILE ESTATES (CONTINUED FROM 8/20/08)

 

Staff Recommendations:  Request the Board approve the short-form rent increase in the average amount of $7.39 per space per month (SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR LAKE BERNARDO MOBILE ESTATES (CONTINUED FROM 8/20/08))

 

            RESOLUTION NO. RRB 2008-05-R


 

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

WORKSHOP

 

20.              IMPACTS OF FORECLOSED AND VACANT PROPERTIES IN ESCONDIDO AND POSSIBLE INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE THOSE IMPACTS

 

Staff Recommendations:  Receive and file (Community Services/Neighborhood Services:  Rich Buquet)

 

21.              FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 WATER AND WASTEWATER FUNDS FINANCIAL UPDATE Workshop to update Council on the status of the Water and Wastewater Funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08

 

Staff Recommendations:  Informational, receive and file (Utilities Dept.:  Lori Vereker)

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

FUTURE AGENDA

 

22.              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 Recommendations:  None (City Clerk's Office:  Marsha Whalen)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

At this time the public may comment on items not appearing on the agenda.  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.  (Please refer to the back page of the agenda for instructions.)


 

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

23.              CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54956.8)

a.      Property:                       898 Luna Vista

Agency Negotiators:       Anne Marc-Aurele

Negotiating parties:        City and Lloyd Holt

Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

b.      Property:                       A parcel on the north side of West Valley Parkway

                                             between City Hall and the California Center for the Arts,

                                             Escondido, APN#229-372-20*

                                               (*This APN will change when final deed is recorded)

         Agency Negotiator:         Charles Grimm

         Negotiating parties:        City of Escondido and CW Clark/Phelps Program

         Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

c.       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

d.      Property:                       466 Terrace Drive

Agency Negotiators:       Anne Marc-Aurele

         Negotiating parties:        City and Danielle Kootchick

         Under negotiation:          Terms of transaction

24.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code §54956.9(b):   ONE CASE

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


October 22, 2008
7:00 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

FLAG SALUTE

 

 

ROLL CALL:               Abed, Daniels, Gallo, Waldron, Pfeiler

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

At this time the public may comment on items not appearing on the agenda.  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.  (Please refer to the back page of the agenda for instructions.)


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

25.              AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (PHG 08-0034) A request to amend the Interim Downtown Specific Plan to revise the permitted uses to allow temporary political/campaign offices on the ground floor within the Historic Downtown (HD) District, and to refine the list of prohibited uses to include, but not be limited to, pawn shops, second hand, surplus, thrift, and consignment stores, or retail uses with across the board maximum pricing or "everything under" pricing (Continued from 10/8/08)

 

Staff Recommendations:  CONTINUED TO 11/12/08
 (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-189

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

At this time the public may comment on items not appearing on the agenda.  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.  (Please refer to the back page of the agenda for instructions.)

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

October 29

NO MEETING

-

-

-

November 5

NO MEETING

 

 

 

November 12

WEDNESDAY

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

November 19

WEDNESDAY

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

 


 

 

 

 

ELECTRONIC MEDIA:

Electronic media which members of the public wish to be used during any public comment period should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the Council meeting at which it is to be shown. 

 

The electronic media will be subject to a virus scan and must be compatible with the City’s existing system.  The media must be labeled with the name of the speaker, the comment period during which the media is to be played and contact information for the person presenting the media. 

 

The time necessary to present any electronic media is considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.  City staff will queue the electronic information when the public member is called upon to speak.  Materials shown to the Council during the meeting are part of the public record and may be retained by the Clerk. 

 

The City of Escondido is not responsible for the content of any material presented, and the presentation and content of electronic media shall be subject to the same responsibilities regarding decorum and presentation as are applicable to live presentations.

 

 

 

 


TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

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If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under “Oral Communications.”  Please complete a Speaker’s form as noted above.

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AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND BACK-UP MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE:

 

·                                                                     Online at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/government/agendas/PublishedMeetings.htm

·                                                                     In the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall

·                                                                     In the Library (239 S. Kalmia) during regular business hours and

·                                                                     Placed in the Council Chambers (See: City Clerk/Minutes Clerk) immediately before and

·                                                                     during the Council meeting.

 

AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AFTER AGENDA POSTING:  Any supplemental writings or documents provided to the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 201 N. Broadway during normal business hours, or in the Council Chambers while the meeting is in session. 

LIVE BROADCAST

Council meetings are broadcast live on Cox Cable Channel 19 and can be viewed the following Sunday and Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. on Cox Cable  The Council meetings are also available live via the Internet by accessing the City’s website at www.escondido.org, and selecting:  City Council/broadcasts of City Council Meetings/live video streaming.

 

Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.

 

The City Council is scheduled to meet the first four Wednesdays
of the month at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. (Verify schedule with City Clerk’s Office)
Members of the Council also sit as the Community Development Commission
and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.

 

City Hall Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Closed alternate Fridays)

 

If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 839-4641.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

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