August 12, 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

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:       San Diego Gas & Electric - Check Presentation

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)

 

Staff Recommendations:    ( )

 

             

2.                  APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (Council/CDC)

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:        Special Meeting of February 3, 2009

Regular Meeting of June 10, 2009

Regular Meeting of June 17, 2009

Regular Meeting of June 24, 2009

Special Meeting of June 29, 2009

Regular Meeting of July 8, 2009

4.                  ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 610 ALPINE WAY (APN 228-381-642), FOR THE AUTO PARK WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Request Council authorize the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute all documents necessary to complete the acquisition of a portion of the parcel located at 610 Alpine Way

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-106

5.                  INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 11 AND ARTICLE 45 OF THE ZONING CODE TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY MOBILEHOME PARK STANDARDS Initiation of an amendment to Article 11 (Mobilehome Residential RT Zone) and Article 45 (Mobilehome Parks) of the Zoning Code to update and clarify mobilehome park standards and codify the procedures and standards for mobilehome park conversions to resident ownership, closure, or change of use

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval to initiate the proposed Code Amendment for further study (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

6.                  INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 57 (MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS) OF THE ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES (STANDBY-EMERGENCY GENERATORS) Initiation of an amendment to Article 57 (Miscellaneous Development Restrictions) of the Zoning Code to update the processing requirements and development standards for electric generating facilities

 

Staff Recommendations:  Initiate the proposed code amendment for further study (Community Dev. /Planning:  Jon Brindle)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

7.                  EXEMPTING THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Request Council authorize the City of Escondido to request that SANDAG exempt the region from the Congestion Management program

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-114

8.                  AMEND TRAFFIC SCHEDULES FOR SPEED ZONES BY THE ADDITION OF ENCINO DRIVE, BETWEEN IDAHO AVENUE AND CITY LIMITS (NORTH OF BEAR VALLEY PARKWAY) Request Council authorize the amendment to the Traffic Schedules to establish a 35 mph speed zone on Encino Drive, between Idaho Avenue and City Limits (north of Bear Valley Parkway)

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            ORDINANCE NO. 2009-21 Introduction and first reading

9.                  POLICE AND FIRE FACILITY: THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Third Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Construction Testing and Engineering, Incorporated, in the amount of $80,000, for Phase III and Phase IV, for additional structure inspections and material testing services at the Police and Fire Facility located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-113

10.              OCCUPANCY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ADULT SOFTBALL CONCESSION OPERATION AT KIT CARSON PARK Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Occupancy License Agreement with Slices Pizza, for operation of a food concession at Adult Softball fields in Kit Carson Park

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Serv./Recreation:  Jerry Van Leeuwen and Stacy Knight)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-115

11.              2009 TREASURER'S REPORT - SECOND QUARTER, ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

 

Staff Recommendations:  Receive and file (City Treasurer:  Kenneth C. Hugins)

 

12.              SMOKING ORDINANCE Request Council authorize amending Chapter 22A of the Escondido Municipal Code, pertaining to smoking in City parks, trails and open spaces

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Mayor Pro Tem:  Dick Daniels)

 

            ORDINANCE NO. 2009-13 Introduction and First Reading


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

13.              REVISED AND RESTATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO TAX SHARING Request Council approve the execution of the Revised and Restated Settlement Agreement between the Escondido Community Development Commission, the City of Escondido, the Escondido Union School District, and the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (City Attorney:  Jeffrey Epp)

 

            a.         RESOLUTION NO. 2009-116  b.    RESOLUTION NO. CDC 2009-09

14.              NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY LANDSCAPE AND PATIO PROJECT Request Council authorize the Director of Engineering Services to file a Notice of Completion for the Public Library Landscape and Patio Project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

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.)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

15.              NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) PROGRAM INCOME REUSE PLAN Request Council authorize the adoption of the NSP Program Income Reuse Plan as required by the State of California

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/Housing Div.:  Roni Keiser)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-107

16.              WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES AND CHARGES Request Council: (1) Adopt Water and Wastewater fees and charges; (2) Authorize future cost pass thru; and (3) Authorize inflationary adjustments

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Administration:  Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-96


 

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

17.              PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS ON FIELD DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR BENEFICIAL USE OF BIOGAS Request Council authorization to enter into an Agreement with Southern California Gas Company, for a field demonstration research and development agreement to assess the feasibility of cleaning the digester generated methane for use in the natural gas system

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Administration:  Lori Vereker)

 

18.              ORDINANCE BANNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES Request Council adopt an ordinance banning the establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Mayor Pro Tem Dick Daniels)

 

            ORDINANCE NO. 2009-22 Introduction and First Reading

19.              BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE PROCESS Discussion and possible action on whether or not the Council would like to retain the City's Budget Subcommittee or dissolve the Budget Subcommittee and conduct the budget process at the full Council level

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Council Member Sam Abed)

 

20.              LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1506 Request Council consider sending a letter of support for AB 1506 allowing recipients of state-issued IOUs to endorse and return the IOUs to the state as payment for any obligations they owe to the state (state taxes, DMV fees, public university tuition, etc.)

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Council Member Sam Abed)

 

21.              ORAL REPORT:  COUNCIL COMMENTS/REGIONAL ISSUES This item provides an opportunity for City Council representatives on regional boards, commissions, and committees, to report back to Council on matters being addressed by those respective boards, commissions, and committees.  This item is for reports only, and there will be no discussion or action on the reports.  Such discussion or action will be calendared for a future agenda

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Mayor and City Councilmembers)


 

BRIEFING (Staff)

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6)

a.                                             Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

                                                Employee organization:   Maintenance and Operations, Teamsters' Local 911

b.                                             Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

                                                Employee organization:   Escondido City Employees' Association

                                                                                                Supervisory Bargaining Unit

c.                                              Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

                                                Employee organization:  Escondido City Employees' Association

                                                                                                ACE Bargaining Unit

d.                                             Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

                                                Employee organization:  Non-Sworn Police


 

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

24.              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

25.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(a)

a.             Myrick V. City of Escondido, Case No. 37-2008-00055030-CU-PO-NC

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

August 19

Wednesday

4pm

City Council

Council Chambers

August 26

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

City Council

Council Chambers

September 2

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

City Council

Council Chambers

September 9

NO MEETING

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-

 

 

 

 

 


 

AUGUST 12, 2009
7:00 p.m. Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission

 

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