January 25, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ 3:30 PM Closed Session;

4:30 Regular Session

201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

 

 
 


12:00 P.M. - SPECIAL CITY

January 25, 2012

3:30 P.M.

Escondido City Council

Community Development Commission

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL:               Diaz, Gallo, Morasco, Waldron, Abed

 

 

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:        Police Officers' Association

b.     Agency negotiator:               Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips

      Employee organization:        Escondido Firefighters' Association

c.     Agency negotiator:              Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips

      Employee organization:        Escondido City Employee Association Administrative/Clerical Engineering (ACE) Bargaining Unit

d.     Agency negotiator:               Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips

      Employee organization:        Escondido City Employee Association: Supervisory (SUP) Bargaining Unit

e.     Agency negotiator:               Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips

      Employee organization:        Non-Sworn Police Bargaining Unit

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

Name of case:  Arriola v City of Escondido; Case No. 37-2010-00062685-CU-PO-NC

3.                     CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:

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

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

a.     Property:                             150 East Valley Parkway

     City Negotiator:                    John Crayton

     Negotiating parties:               City and San Diego County Credit Union

     Under negotiation:                Price and terms of payment

ADJOURNMENT

4:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


 

January 25, 2012
4:30 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission

             Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority

 

 

 

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:               Diaz, Gallo, Morasco, Waldron, Abed

 

 

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 and Regular Meetings of December 14, 2011

             

4.            NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SECONDARY CLARIFIERS REHABILITATION PROJECT - Request Council authorize the Director of Utilities to file a Notice of Completion for the project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Department: Chris McKinney)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2012-09

5.            FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS' OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council accept a FY 2011-12 Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) Program Grant in an amount up to $275,534; and approve grant expenditures consistent with guidelines in AB 1913; and authorize the Chief of Police to submit the COPS spending plan to the San Diego County Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (SLEOC); and authorize staff to establish budgets to spend grant funds to support front-line law enforcement needs.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher)

 

             

6.            FISCAL YEAR 2011 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept FY 2011 Operation Stonegarden grant funds in the amount of $69,695 from the California Emergency Management Agency through the County of San Diego; and authorize the Chief of Police to submit grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed for equipment and overtime expenses.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher)

 

             

7.            CARE YOUTH PROJECT GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Request Council accept $39,500 in funds from the Escondido Union School District's CARE Youth Project Grant; and approve grant expenditures consistent with guidelines; and authorize the Chief of Police to submit grant documents on behalf of the City; and authorize staff to establish budgets to spend grant funds.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher)

 

             

 

 

 

8.            FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL MINOR DECOY/SHOULDER TAP MINI-GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request Council authorize the Escondido Police Department to accept a mini-grant award from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in the amount of $7,500; and authorize the Chief of Police to submit grant documents; and approve budget adjustments needed for overtime expenses.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department: Jim Maher)

 

             

9.            CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Request Council approve the increase to the salary schedule for the City Council members to $1569 per month and update the current salary for the Mayor; and approve to reduce the paying and reporting of the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) from four percent (4%) to zero percent (0%) effective December 1, 2012 for elected officials.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Attorney's Office: Jennifer McCain)

 

a.             ORDINANCE NO. 2012-04 Introduction and First Reading

b.             ORDINANCE NO. 2012-05 Introduction and First Reading

c.             RESPLUTION NO. 2012-10

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.)

 

10.          MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN MODIFICATION TO AMEND THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES FOR THE CENTRE CITY VILLAGE/URBANA MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (PHG 11-0037) Approved on January 11, 2012, with a vote of 5/0.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 Second Reading and Adoption

11.          EXTENSION OF WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTER GROUND LEASE Approved on January 11, 2012, with a vote of 5/0.

 

ORDINANCE 2012-02 Second Reading and Adoption

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

12.          SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN AT&T WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (PHG 11-0010) Request Council approve an amendment to the Palos Vista Specific Plan to allow a modification to an existing AT&T wireless communication facility.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Development/Planning: Barbara Redlitz)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2012-08

 

13.          CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR ESCONDIDO FIRE STATION NO. 4 (PHG 11-0017) Request Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for the reconstruction of an approximately 5,963 SF, single-story fire station (Fire Station No. 4) for the Escondido Fire Department in conjunction with a zone change to apply the Public Safety Facilities Overlay Zone to the approximately one-acre site located in Kit Carson Park.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Development/Planning: Barbara Redlitz)

 

a.             RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05

b.             ORDINANCE NO. 2012-03 Introduction and First Reading

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

14.          KIT CARSON PARK PROPOSAL FOR AGREEMENT WITH STONE BREWING FOR EXCLUSIVE CATERING/CONCESSION OPERATIONS AT ADULT SPORTS CENTER, QUEEN CALIFIA MAGICAL GARDEN AND AMPHITHEATER Request Council consider entering into a contract with Stone Brewing for exclusive catering and concessions services at Queen Califia Magical Garden, the Amphitheater and Adult Softball Complex.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Provide direction to staff (Community Services: Jerry VanLeeuwen)

 

             

15.          ACCEPT THE FINAL ESCONDIDO CREEK MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SEEK AND ACQUIRE GRANTS TO CONTINUE CREEK REVITALIZATION Request Council approve the final Escondido Creek Master Plan and authorize staff to seek and acquire grant funding that will enable the City to continue revitalization of the Escondido Creek.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Neighborhood Services: Rich Buquet)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2012-11

16.          REDEVELOPMENT DISSOLUTION Discussion and actions necessary to create successor agency, adopt Recognized Enforceable Obligation Schedule, administrative budget and other matters.

 

Staff Recommendations:    (Attorney's Office: Jeffrey Epp)

 

a.             RESOLUTION NO. 2012-16

b.             RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.          ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Request Council and the Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the Issuance of not to exceed $41,000,000 Principal Amount of Revenue Bonds (Water System Financing), Series 2012 and approving certain documents and authorizing certain actions including modifying the FY 2011/12 Water CIP budget to reflect the projects listed within this Bond Issue.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department: Gil Rojas)

 

a.             RESOLUTION NO. 2012-13

b.             RESOLUTION NO. EJPFA 2012-01

 

 

18.          ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Request Council and the Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000 Principal Amount of Revenue Bonds (Wastewater System Financing), Series 2012 and approving certain documents and authorizing certain actions including modifying the FY 2011/12 Wastewater CIP budget to reflect the projects listed within this Bond Issue.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department: Gil Rojas)

 

a.             RESOLUTION NO. 2012-14

b.             RESOLUTION NO. EJPFA 2012-02

 

             

WORKSHOP

 

19.          2011-2012 CITY COUNCIL ACTION PLAN UPDATE Request Council receive and file the 2011-2012 City Council Action Plan update and provide direction on potential adjustments to the document.

 

Staff Recommendations:  Receive and file (City Manager's Office: Joyce Masterson)

 

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

FUTURE AGENDA

 

20.          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

 

ADJOURMENT

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

ADJOURNMENT