August 20, 2008
4:00 pm Meeting

Escondido City Council
Community Development Commission
Mobilehome Rent Review Board

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

FLAG SALUTE

 

 

ROLL CALL:                  Abed, Daniels, Gallo, 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:        None Scheduled

 

4.                  CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT: ALFRED PARKER Request Council authorize the Industrial Disability retirement of Police Officer Alfred Parker

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Human Resources Dept.:  Sheryl Bennett)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-156

5.                  AWARD OF BID FOR FOUR CHEMICALS, RESCIND A PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BID FOR THE CATIONIC POLYELECTROLYTE CHEMICAL AND AWARD BID TO THE SECOND LOWEST BIDDER Request Council: (1) Award the bid for four chemicals to be used at the Water Treatment Plant and Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility; (2) Rescind the previously awarded bid to Ciba Corporation and award to the second lowest bidder, to Polydyne Incorporated

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department:  Gil Rojas)

 

6.                  NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRACT 891 (BRENNA HILLS) ADDRESSED AS 101 SOUTH TULIP STREET Request Council authorize the Director of Engineering Services to file a Notice of Completion for Tract 891 (Brenna Hills), addressed as 101 South Tulip Street

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

7.                  SPORTS CENTER OFFICE EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY ROOM STATUS REPORT AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Status report to advise Council of the conceptual design before final design begins

 

Staff Recommendations:  Request Council receive and file the status report (Engineering Services:  Robert Zaino)


 

 

         CONSENT CALENDAR

 

8.                  AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS AND THE POLICE AND FIRE FACILITY Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $93,206, for elevators at the Police and Fire facility at 1163 N. Centre City Parkway

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-175

9.                  NORDAHL BRIDGE WIDENING OR REPLACEMENT OVER STATE ROUTE 78 PROJECT: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Request Council authorize the Director of Engineering Services to execute, on behalf of the City, a Cooperative Agreement with CalTrans and the City of San Marcos for improvements for the Nordahl Bridge Widening or Replacement over State Route 78 Project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-172

10.              RINCON AVENUE WALL Request Council authorize the rejection of all bids for the Rincon Avenue Wall 2008 project and direct staff to re-advertise the project for bids with a reduced scope of work

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Franck Schmitz)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-168

11.              FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CHEMICALLY ENHANCED PRIMARY TREATMENT (CEPT)/HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (HARRF) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a First Amendment to a Consulting Agreement with Water 3 Engineering, in the amount of $16,611 for the design of the CEPT/HARRF project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities/Wasterwater Division:  John Burcham)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-170

12.              CONSULTING AGREEMENT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION OF THE CAPACITY OF LAKE WOHLFORD RESERVOIR Request Council (1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consulting Agreement with GEI Consultants, Incorporated, to investigate the potential for expansion of the capacity of Lake Wohlford Reservoir, in the amount of $129,800; and (2) Approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $129,800

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Division: Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-167


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

13.              BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR DALEY RANCH HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS (CASE 2005-07-GPIP) Request Council authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $700,000, to establish a Capital Improvement Program Account for improvements to the ranch house at Daley Ranch using funds from the sale of Daley Ranch habitat credits

 

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

 

14.              CONTRACT FOR PARAMEDIC BILLING SERVICES Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Wittman Enterprises, for paramedic billing services, for a five year period, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department:  Gil Rojas)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-173

15.              REQUEST COUNCIL AUTHORIZE ENCOURAGING ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO REVERSE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAW WHICH ECONOMICALLY HINDERS PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS FROM PROVIDING BUSES TO LARGE ATTENDANCE SPORTING AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Council Members Dick Daniels and Ed Gallo)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-174

16.              PROPOSED CHANGES TO ANNUAL INVENTORY OF CITY FEES Request Council authorize the proposed changes to existing fees for services and permits and delete some fees for service that are no longer used in the Annual Inventory of City Fees

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department:  Gil Rojas and Joan Ryan)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-171


 

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.)

 

17.              MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT (2007-38-CUP/DA), LOCATED AT 1310 SIMPSON WAY (Approved by Council on 8/13/08; vote: 4/1, Abed voting no)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-19 Second reading and adoption

18.              LONG-FORM RENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB PARK (Approved by Board on 8/13/08; vote:  5/0)

 

RESOLUTION NO. RRB 2008-04

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

19.              PRESENTATION BY CALTRANS REGARDING THE INTERSTATE 15 CORRIDOR UPDATE AND THE HALE AVENUE/SIMPSON WAY INTERCHANGE Presentation by Gustavo Dallardo of CalTrans pertaining to the Interstate 15 Corridor Update and the Hale Avenue/Simpson Way Interchange

 

Staff Recommendations:  :  Receive and file (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

20.              SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR LAKE BERNARDO MOBILE ESTATES Request the Board approve the short-form rent increase in the average amount of $7.39 per space per month

 

Staff Recommendations:  Request the Board approve the short-form rent increase in the average amount of $7.39 per space per month (Housing & Neighborhood Services: Michelle Henderson)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. RRB 2008-05


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

21.              SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR CASE GRANDE MOBILE ESTATES Request the Board approve the short-form rent increase in the amount of approximately $6.89 per space per month

 

Staff Recommendations:  Request the Board approve the short-form rent increase in the amount of approximately $6.89 per space per month (Housing & Neighborhood Services: Michelle Henderson)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. RRB 2008-06

 

22.              AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT DEVELOPMENT FEE CREDITS Proposed Amendments to Establish time frames for receiving development fee credits for demolished buildings, abandoned uses, and out of service agricultural water meters, The elimination of development fee credits applicable to the first 25% of a building expansion, eliminating opportunities for combining fee reduction incentives, and Establishment of a cap on fee reductions available to non-profit uses.

 

Staff Recommendations:  :  (1) Establish a three year time window for receiving fee credits for pre-existing uses and out of service agricultural meters; (2) Eliminate Development Fee Waiver available for building expansions to the first 25% of non-residential uses; and (3) Esta (3) Establish a cap of $10,000 for fee reductions to non-profit uses (Community Dev./Planning: Jon Brindle)

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

23.              VOTING DELEGATE FOR 2008 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE (SEPTEMBER 24-27-,2008) Request Council designate a Voting Delegate and up to two alternates to represent the City at the annual business meeting to be held during the annual conference on September 24-27, 2008 in Long Beach, CA

 

Staff Recommendations:  Designate delegate(s) (City Clerk:  Marsha Whalen)

 

24.              APPOINTMENT TO TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMISSION Request Council ratify the Mayor's recommendation to fill a vacancy on the Transportation and Community Safety Commission due to resignation of Jack Dunasky; term to expire March 31, 2010

 

Staff Recommendations:  Ratify appointee selection (City Clerk:  Marsha Whalen))

 


 

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

25.              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)

 

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

a.   Property:                       1153/1157 E. El Norte Parkway (APN's 227-340-23 & 13) and

                                          1254 N. Fig (APN 227-130-01

Agency Negotiators:       Anne Marc-Aurele

      Negotiating parties:        City and Ryan Nestman, Alfonso Diaz AND

                                          Richard & Danuta Lupa

      Under negotiation:          Terms of Transaction

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


August 20, 2008
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, Gallo, 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

 

27.              CONDOMINIUM PERMIT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (CASE NO. SUB 08-0006 & PHG 08-0011 (ADDRESSED AS 1404-1460 W. 15TH AVENUE AND 250 W. 15TH AVENUE) A Proposed Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide 1.99 acres in the PD-MU 40.12 zone (Planned Development, Mixed-Use, 40.12 units per acre) into two lots in conjunction with a Condominium Permit to create one commercial air-space unit for the 16, 147 SF commercial area including the associated commercial parking. The site is located on the northeast corner of So. Escondido Boulevard and West 15th Avenue, addressed as 1404-1460 So. Escondido Boulevard and 250 West 15th Avenue

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-150

28.              ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS  (CASE NO. AZ 08-0004) An Amendment to the Escondido Zoning Code to streamline the design review process by making some types of projects and signs, which currently require review by the Design Review Board (DRB), subject to staff design review. The revisions would be to Escondido Zoning Code Article 64-Design Review, Article 66-Sign Ordinance, Article 33-Recycling Facilities, Article 61-Administration and Enforcement, and Article 70-Second Dwelling

 

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

 

            ORDINANCE NO. 2008-22 Introduction and first reading

29.              AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE PHG 08-0017) A request to amend the Interim Downtown Specific Plan to expand joint use and daytime/nighttime parking provisions. Additionally, the proposed amendment includes minor revisions modifying the types of projects that require design review by the Design Review Board (DRB) and/or City staff to achieve consistency with the Design Review Guidelines of the Zoning Code

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-163

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

August 27

NO MEETING

-

-

-

September 3

NO MEETING

-

-

-

September 10

WEDNESDAY

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

September 17

WEDNESDAY

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

 


 

 

ELECTRONIC MEDIA:

Electronic media which members of the public wish to be used during any public comment period should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the Council meeting at which it is to be shown. 

 

The electronic media will be subject to a virus scan and must be compatible with the City’s existing system.  The media must be labeled with the name of the speaker, the comment period during which the media is to be played and contact information for the person presenting the media. 

 

The time necessary to present any electronic media is considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.  City staff will queue the electronic information when the public member is called upon to speak.  Materials shown to the Council during the meeting are part of the public record and may be retained by the Clerk. 

 

The City of Escondido is not responsible for the content of any material presented, and the presentation and content of electronic media shall be subject to the same responsibilities regarding decorum and presentation as are applicable to live presentations.

 

 


 

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-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Closed alternate Fridays)

 

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.

 

 

 

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 on either side of the Chambers, STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD and speak directly into the microphone. 

AGENDA BACK-UP MATERIALS

Staff reports and back-up materials for agenda items are available for review in the City Manager’s Office and the Library (239 S. Kalmia) during regular business hours and are placed in the lobby outside the Council Chambers immediately before and during the Council meeting.

LIVE BROADCAST

Council meetings are broadcast live on Cox Cable Channel 19.  Meetings can also be viewed the following Sunday and Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.

The City Council meets regularly on the first four Wednesdays
of the month at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Members of the Council also sit as the Community Development Commission
and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.

Copies of City Council agendas and minutes are available at:

http://www.escondido.org

City Hall Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Closed alternate Fridays)

 

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.