December 17, 2008
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:       Boys and Girls Club

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 November 12, 2008

4.                  CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF JEFF AFONSO Request Council authorize the Industrial disability Retirement of Fire Captain Jeff Afonso

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-227

5.                  AMENDMENTS  TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT Request Council authorize amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code, pursuant to the Political Reform Act to update the list of designated public employees and public officials who are required to file a statement of economic interest and disclosure categories

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-221

6.                  AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ESCONDIDO DISPOSAL, INCORPORATED (EDI), FOR ANNUAL CPI INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES AND FEES FOR COMMERCIAL COLLECTIONS ONLY, AND REMOVAL OF FRANCHISE FEE EXCLUSION FOR RECYCLING SERVICES

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services/Recycling:  Richard O'Donnell and Kathy Winn)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-224

7.                  AUTO PARK WAY 2008  PROJECT BID AWARD Request Council (1) Accept request from Sierra Pacific to withdraw their bid;  (2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Public Improvement Agreement with Southland Paving, Incorporated, in the amount of $4,792,913, for the base bid and $587,670 for the additive bid ; and (3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District for the construction of the water facilities in this project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Edward Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-214


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

8.                  BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MISSION AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $583,000, for the Mission Avenue Improvement Project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

9.                  SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 466 TERRACE AVENUE (APN 227-040-09) Request Council authorize the Real Property Manager and City Clerk to execute documents to conclude the sale of the City's surplus property to Jose Palomo in the amount of $200,000 for property addressed as 466 Terrace Avenue

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-230

10.              BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CONSULTING CONTRACT FOR LAKE WOHLFORD DAM SEISMIC ISSUES Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $173,000, to cover the remaining balance of the contract with GEI Consultants and the contract for ICF Jones and Stokes for the liquefaction potential and alternatives for the Lake Wohlford Dam Seismic issues

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Water Department:  Richard Walker)

 

11.              ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS Annual review of five previously approved Development Agreements (Rancho Vistamonte, Eureka Ranch, Brookside I, Brookside II, Washington Hills/Chaparral Ridge) to determine compliance with the terms of each agreement

 

Staff Recommendations:  :  Concur that the owners have substantially complied with the terms of the Development Agreement (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

12.              AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO/IMPERIAL COUNTIES CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THE CITY REGARDING USE OF FACILITIES Request Council authorize Manager to execute an Agreement with the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the America Red Cross concerning the storage of emergency supplies on City property

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Fire Department:  Michael Lowry and Chuck Milks)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-231

 


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

13.              AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY REGARDING THE CITY'S READINESS INITIATIVE PROGRAM Request Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency for participation in a reimbursement for the First Responder and Critical Access Employee Mass Prophylaxis Distribution and Dispensing Plan

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Fire Department:  Michael Lowry and Chuck Milks)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-228

14.              POLICE AND FIRE FACILITY:  SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED Request Council authorize amending the Agreement with Construction Testing and Engineering, Incorporated, in the amount of $215,691, for additional structure inspections and material testing services

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-208

15.              REDFLEX CONTRACT RENEWAL Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Incorporated, for the Photo Red Light Enforcement Program

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Police Department:  Cory Moles and Michael Loarie)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-229

16.              INLAND RAIL TRAIL EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (NCTD) Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk execute an Easement Agreement with NCTD to provide transfer of the Inland Rail Trail to the City through the granting of an easement within the Railroad right-of-way

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Robb Zaino)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2008-166

17.              ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

 


 

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.)

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

18.              GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Review of efforts to date, issues to be addressed, time frames, and costs associated with the pending Comprehensive General Plan Update

 

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

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

FUTURE AGENDA

 

19.              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)

 

20.              CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6)

a.      Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Escondido City Employee Association (ECEA)

b.      Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Escondido Firefighters' Association

c.       Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Non-Sworn Fire

d.      Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Escondido Police Officers' Association

e.      Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Non-Sworn Police

f.       Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Maintenance & Operations, Teamsters Local 911

g.      Agency negotiator:         Gail Sullivan, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Escondido City Employees Benefit Association

                                             Supervisory Bargaining Unit

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

a.         Steve Takajo v. City of Escondido, WCAB No. SDO 08225277

b.         Steve DiGiovanna v. City of Escondido, WCAB Nos. SDO 0284117 and SDO 0288646

c.          Richard Salisbury v. City of Escondido, LBO 0385398

22.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:

a.         Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9(b): 1 Case

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

December 24

NO MEETING

-

-

-

December 31

NO MEETING

-

-

-

January 7, 2009

WEDNESDAY

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

January 14

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.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT