CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ 4:00 PM

201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

 

4:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting

 

October 28, 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

 

 

PROCLAMATIONS:     Forget Me Not

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:        Regular Meeting of October 7, 2009

4.                  MILLS ACT REQUEST FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 136 EAST SIXTH AVENUE  (CASE HP-08-0004) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Mills Act Contract with Soon Ko, for property addressed as 136 East Sixth Avenue

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-139

5.                  MILLS ACT REQUEST FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 155 WEST TENTH AVENUE  (CASE HP-09-0001) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Mills Act Contract with James Spann and Patricia Spann, for property addressed as 155 West Tenth Avenue

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-140

6.                  FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF ESCONDIDO'S ADMISSION TO THE REGIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (RCS) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement between the County of San Diego and participating cities, for the City's admission to the Regional Communication System, which would extend the term of the participating agency agreement in the RCS from March 6, 2010 to March 31, 2013

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department:  Cory Moles; and Fire Department:  Michael Lowry)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-159

7.                  FISCAL YEAR 2009 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept a Fiscal Year 2009 U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant, in the amount of $4,214; Authorize the Chief of Police to submit grant documents on behalf of the City; and Authorize staff to establish budget adjustments to spend grant funds

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department:  Jim Maher)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

8.                  NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR OFF-SITE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 839, EUREKA RANCH Request Council authorize the staff to file a Notice of Completion for Public Improvements associated with Tract 839, Eureka Ranch

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

9.                  AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE (AZ 09-0003) An amendment to Section 33-116 of the Zoning Code to increase the permitted number of dogs and cats in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential), RE (Residential Estates) and RA (Residential Agricultural) zones. The amendment also would include a minor clarification related to household pets in a Second Dwelling Unit

 

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

 

            ORDINANCE NO. 2009-23R Introduction and first reading

10.              INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Initiation of Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan to Study the List of Permitted Uses and Accompanying Standards, Clarifying the Eastern Boundary of the Retail Core, Evaluating Design Standards, and Other issues pertaining to the Implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan

 

Staff Recommendations:  Initiate the recommended changes for study (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

11.              WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND FEES STUDY Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Incorporation (RFC) for consulting services to perform a comprehensive water and wastewater rates and fees study. The study will evaluate and recommend alternative rate structures that promote conservation, review and recommend an automatic meter reading system, and also recommend appropriate reserve levels

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Department:  Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-162

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.)

 

12.              MODIFICATIONS TO DOWNTOWN PUBLIC PARKING MANAGEMENT AND A PERMIT FEE INCREASE (Approved by Council on 10/14/09; vote: 5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-25  Second reading and adoption


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

13.              PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 120 WOODWARD AVENUE, ESCONDIDO, FOR A TINY TOTS FACILITY; APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF CDBG FUNDS:

(a)    Request Council authorize the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute a Purchase Agreement with the Classical Academy, Incorporated, in the amount of $753,000, to buy a building and property at 120 Woodward Avenue, for a Tiny Tots Facility

                     RESOLUTION NO. 2009-112

(b)    Request Council authorize Amendments to the FY 2009-2010 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG funds to include a new allocation of $425,000 which will be matched with existing funds for the purchase of 120 Woodward Avenue and associated site improvements. The additional funds would come from the re-allocation of a portion of the funds currently allocated to Phase 3 of the Tulip Street project

(c)    Request the transfer of $50,000 from CDBG Unallocated Funds to set up a City-owned buildings fund to be used for activities involving ADA, security and graffiti issues for City-owned properties. It is anticipated that City staff will provide the labor for the projects in most cases. CDBG funds will be used to pay for materials and staff time

(d)    Request the transfer of $65,000 from the CDBG Grants to Blocks fund to fund a proposed "low-cost" study for revitalization of the Escondido Creek area by Cal Poly Pomona students participating in a graduate level program in architectural landscape. The Group will select four creek projects from fourteen under consideration. In order to make the final cut on their ballot, a secure funding source is needed from the City. If Escondido is not selected, the money will return to Grants to Blocks

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Neighborhood Services:  Rich Buquet; and Engineering/Real Property:  Jo Ann Case)

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

14.              POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CHANGE ORDER:  GOULD ELECTRIC Request Council authorize a Change Order with Gould Electric, Incorporated, in the amount of $845,576, for the purchase and installation of audio-visual equipment at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 N. Centre City Parkway

 

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


 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

15.              SANDAG PROPOSITION 1B TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM Request Council provide direction to staff regarding SANDAG Proposition 1B Traffic Light Synchronization Program and authorize the City Manager to execute a program charter with SANDAG, CalTRANS, and the Cities of San Diego and Poway

 

Staff Recommendations:  Provide direction to staff and approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

16.              PILOT PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES AT HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (HARRF) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement, in the amount not to exceed $360,000, with Brown and Caldwell for engineering services to perform pilot testing of soft cloth filters and microfiltration/reverse osmosis technology at the HARRF.  If proven effective, this technology will continue steps to address the peak flow capacity issues at HARRF and could also serve to enhance our local water supply

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Department:  Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-156

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

FUTURE AGENDA

 

17.              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.)


IEFING (Staff)

 

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

 

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

18.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(b) :

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

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

a.      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

         Agency Negotiator:         Charles Grimm

         Negotiating parties:        City of Escondido and CW Clark

         Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

20.              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

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


October 28, 2009
7:00 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

 

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.)


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

21.              AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT; AND PRELIMINARY AND MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - EXTENSION OF TIME (CASE 2005-21-PD/SPA AND ADM 09-0113 Request for (a) An amended Disposition and Development  Agreement (DDA) between the City of Escondido and Escondido Development, LLC (or related entities) to assist in financing and to implement a previously approved Preliminary and Master Development Plan for construction of a 196-room hotel on City-owned property located on the north side of West Valley Parkway between City Hall and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (Community Development Commission and City Council action); and (b. An extension of time for the associated Preliminary and Master Development Plan for the hotel project (City Council action

 

Staff Recommendations:  ITEM CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN

(City Manager's Office:  Charles Grimm)

 

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

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

November 4

NO MEETING

-

-

-

November 11

NO MEETING

-

-

-

November 18

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

November 25

NO MEETING

-

-

-

 

 

 


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

·                                                                     In the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall

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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.

 

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