March 18, 2009
4:00 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

FLAG SALUTE

 

 

ROLL CALL:               Abed, Daniels, Diaz, 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:        Special Meeting of February 11, 2009

   Regular Meeting of February 11, 2009

                                                         Regular Meeting of February 18, 2009

                                                         Regular Meeting of February 25, 2009

4.                  NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (HARRF) DIGESTER HEATING SYSTEM PROJECT Request Council authorize the Director of Utilities to file a Notice of Completion for the HARRF Digester Heating System project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Administration:  Lori Vereker)

 

5.                  POLICE AND FIRE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER (ROOFING) Request Council authorize a construction change order with J.P. Witherow Roofing, in the amount of $117,796, for the installation of lightweight insulating concrete on the roof of the Police and Fire Facility located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (City Manager's Office:  Joyce Masterson)

6.                  OLDER ADULT SERVICES BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: NUTRITION PROGRAM Request council authorize the transfer of $25,000 from the Joslyn Trust to the General Fund to offset increased costs to the Nutrition Program for FY 2008-09

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/ Older Adult Division:  Amy Shipley)

 

7.                  RESOLUTION TO DOCUMENT INITIATION OF OUT-OF-AGENCY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT (709 LEHNER AVENUE, APN 224-130-20), CASE NO. PHG 08-0039 Request for a resolution to document the prior initiation of an out-of agency service agreement, including an irrevocable offer of annexation, for the provision of sewer service for one single-family residence on a 17,825 SF lot, experiencing septic tank failure at 709 Lehner Avenue

 

Staff Recommendations:  Authorize making application to LAFCO for an out-of-agency service agreement for connection to the City's sewer ( )


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

8.                  TRANSFER OF TRANSNET BICYCLE GRANT FUNDS Request Council authorize the transfer of $30,000 of Transnet Bicycle Grant funds from the completed Bear Valley Parkway Bike Path Lanes Project (ESC26) to the Escondido Creek Bikeway/Ash Street Undercrossing Project (ESC20)

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Robert Zaino)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-42

9.                  BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR TRANSNET REVENUE DECLINE - Request Council authorize Budget Adjustment in the amount of $139,603 for the FY 2008/09 Pavement Maintenance Program to account for the decline in the receipt of Transnet revenue

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

10.              EASEMENT EXCHANGE FOR SERVICE UPGRADE: VINEYARDS GOLF COURSE, ESCONDIDO Request Council authorize granting an easement request from AT&T for the subject property, and accept and record the quitclaim deed to vacate the easement rights previously granted in 1993

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Anne Marc-Aurele)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-30

11.              ESCONDIDO KIWANIS TROUT DERBY Request Council authorize the allowance of the Kiwanis Club of Hidden Valley to hold their annual trout derby at Lake Dixon on April 25-26, 2009, and that the Kiwanis receive 100% of their fees collected and the City receive 100% of the City fees collected, due to budget constraints

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Administration:  Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-43

12.              2008 ANNUAL HOUSING REPORT Request Council authorize the submittal of the 2008 Annual Housing Report to the State Offices of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Development/Housing Division:  Roni Keiser)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

13.              BID AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE IV OF THE POLICE AND FIRE FACILITY BID PACKAGE 9C (PAINTING) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Pecoraro, Incorporated, in the amount of $365,000, for Bid Package 9C (Painting) of the Police and Fire Facility located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (City Manager's Office:  Joyce Masterson)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-48

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.)

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

14.              FRIENDS OF DALEY RANCH Request Council authorize the Friends of Daley Ranch to seek and acquire resources to support and maintain Daley Ranch and other activities that enhance the Ranch

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services:  Jerry Van Leeuwen)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-46

15.              ESCONDIDO ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION Request Council support an Enterprise Zone Application and authorize the City Manager to execute and sign all necessary forms, including the Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Escondido's application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (City Manager's Office:  Charles Grimm)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-41

16.              PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET Review and discussion of the current revenue projections and departmental expenditure request. Discussion of Council priorities and possible budget balancing options

 

Staff Recommendations:  Provide direction to the Council Budget Subcommittee and staff on preparation of the FY 2009-2010 General Fund Operating Budget (Finance Department:  Joy Canfield)


 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

17.              IMPASSE HEARING OF THE ESCONDIDO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (SAFETY) BARGAINING UNIT In accordance with the City of Escondido Employer-Employee Relations Resolution, the City Council will receive presentations from the City's Management Negotiating Team and the Escondido Police Officers' Association Negotiating Team regarding the status and positions of the parties in the current negotiations.  The City Council will be asked to consider action which may involve directing the implementation of either party's positions, including the adoption of Resolution 2009-44, or taking action to provide further direction to the negotiators regarding continued negotiations

 

Staff Recommendations:  Receive the presentation and provide direction to the negotiation team (Human Resources Dept.:  Sheryl Bennett)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-44

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

FUTURE AGENDA

 

18.              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)

 

19-A.   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

 b.     Property:                       3420 Valley Center Road

Agency Negotiator:        Anne Marc-Aurele & Jerry Van Leeuwen

Negotiating parties:       City and Pacific Safety Council.

Under negotiation:          Price and terms of Lease

c.       Property:                      South of Washington Avenue, west of Spruce Street, and north of the Sprinter Rail Line, addressed as 475 N. Spruce Street

Agency Negotiator:         Charles Grimm

Negotiating parties:       

Under negotiation:          Price and terms of Sale or Lease

 

19-B.             CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code §54956.9(b):   ONE CASE

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

March 25

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

City Council

Council Chambers

April 1

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

City Council

Council Chambers

April 8

NO MEETING

-

-

-

April 15

NO MEETING

-

-

-

 


 

MARCH 18, 2009

7:00 p.m. Meeting

 

NO MEETING

 


TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

The public may address the City Council on any agenda item. Please complete a Speaker’s form and give it to the City Clerk.  Comments are generally limited to 3 minutes. 

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.

Handouts for the City Council should be given to the City Clerk.  To address the Council, use the podium in the center of the Chambers, STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD and speak directly into the microphone. 

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-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

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.

Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired – please see the City Clerk.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT