NOVEMBER 18, 2009
3:00 p.m. Special Meeting

 

 

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission
CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

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.)

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

1.                  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

2.                  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

b.      Property:                       340 North Escondido Boulevard

Agency Negotiators:       Clay Phillips and Jerry Van Leeuwen

         Negotiating parties:        City and CCAEF

         Under negotiation:          Terms of payment


CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB) (continued)

 

3.                  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

 

ADJOURNMENT

4:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


November 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

 

 

PROCLAMATIONS:     National American Indian Heritage Day

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 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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services Department:  Susan Pollack)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-153

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

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

 

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

 

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


CONSENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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)

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Division:  Ed Domingue)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-160

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)

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/Older Adult Division:  Robin Bettin)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/Older Adult Division:  Robin Bettin)

 

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)

 

Staff Recommendations:  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)

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Development/Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval, as authorized by the Trustees at their meeting of October 15, 2009 (Community Services/Library:  Laura Mitchell and Jerry Van Leeuwen)

 

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.)

 

24.              AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE (AZ 09-0003) (Approved by Council on 10/28/09; vote: 5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-23R Second reading and adoption


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Deny the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-165

CURRENT BUSINESS

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

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services Dept./Neighborhood Services:  Rich Buquet)

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

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


IEFING (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)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

November 18

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

November 25

NO MEETING

-

-

-

December 2

Wednesday

4pm ONLY

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

December 9

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ESCONDIDO CITY COUNCIL

NOVEMBER 18, 2009
7:00 P.M..

 

Mission Middle School
939 E. Mission Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025


CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

WORKSHOP

 

The City Council will conduct a public workshop to discuss the CDBG Consolidated Plan for 2010-2015.  Staff will provide an overview of recent accomplishments in the Mission Park area and recommendations for the next five years.  Public input will be sought in regard to the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.  Discussion topics may include 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.

 

Staff Recommendation: Receive public input and provide direction to staff (Jerry Van Leeuwen and Rich Buquet)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

This Special Meeting of the Escondido City Council is open to the public and seating will be available.  Real-time translation equipment will be available for Spanish speakers.

 

        The City of Escondido recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to public services for those individuals
        with disabilities.  Please contact Rich Buquet (760-839-4579), who will coordinate with the School, with any
         requests for reasonable accommodations, to include sign language interpreters, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.  The City of Escondido does not discriminate against any person with a handicapped status.


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.