August 19, 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

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:       NCTD Mobility Plan

 

                                   ASCE Award to Public Works the for West Valley CIP Project

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.                  GAMBLE-WISEHART ANNEXATION INITIATION Initiation to annex into the City of Escondido, two unincorporated properties addressed as 964 and 984 Gamble Lane (APNs 236-334-2800 & -3800) and totaling 1.88 acres

 

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

 

5.                  BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BACKUP AND DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION Request Council authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $80,000 from the existing Fiber Optic CIP account establishing a new CIP account for the purchase and installation of a replacement backup/disaster recovery solution

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Information Services:  Mark Becker)

 

6.                  BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: BEAR/EAST VALLEY PARKWAY PROJECT Request Council authorize a Budget Adjustment and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consultant Agreement with SCS Engineers, in the amount of $100,186, for environmental consultant/contractor services for the Bear/East Valley Parkway Project

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-117

7.                  STREET VACATION: A PORTION OF ELDER PLACE, TOGETHER WITH PORTIONS OF THE ADJACENT PUBLIC ALLEYS AS DEDICATED ON MAP 5392 OF THE "WALNUT GROVE" SUBDIVISION Request Council authorize setting the public hearing date of October 7, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., to consider approving the street vacation for a portion of Elder Place

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Jo Ann Case)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-110


 

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.)

 

8.                  AMEND TRAFFIC SCHEDULES FOR SPEED ZONES BY THE ADDITION OF ENCINO DRIVE, BETWEEN IDAHO AVENUE AND CITY LIMITS (NORTH OF BEAR VALLEY PARKWAY) (Approved by Council on 8/12/09; vote: 5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-21 Second reading and adoption

9.                  SMOKING ORDINANCE (Approved by Council on 8/12/09; vote: 3/1/1; Abed, abstain, Waldron, no)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-13 Second reading and adoption

10.              ORDINANCE BANNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (Approved by Council on 8/12/09; vote: 5/0)

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-22 Second reading and adoption

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

11.              POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS:  CHANGE ORDER: HPS MECHANICAL Request Council authorize a construction Change Order with HPS Mechanical, in the amount of $596,953, for plumbing, heating and cooling work at the Police and Fire Headquarters located at 1163 No. Centre City Parkway

 

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

 

12.              RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE AND FIXED CHARGE ASSESSMENTS FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 Request Council authorization to establish the property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2009/2010

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department:  Gil Rojas)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2009-105


CURRENT BUSINESS

 

13.              PRESENTATION: SANDAG SERIES 12 GROWTH FORECAST Presentation by SANDAG staff members on the status of the Series 12 Regional Growth Forecast, and review and comments on options to increase the planed number of dwelling units in the region to meet forecasted needs.  SANDAG staff will also be seeking Council authorization to study Escondido's Planned Smart Growth Areas as well as other policy changes as part of the Regional Process

Staff Recommendation:  (1) Provide direction to SANDAG staff on the alternative growth strategies that should be sent out for public review as part of the Series 12 process; and (2) Authorize SANDAG staff to include Potential Smart Growth Areas in Escondido to be evaluated as part of the Series 12 Forecast

(Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

14.              GENERAL PLAN CITIZEN COMMITTEE DUTIES AND SELECTION (CASE PHG 09-0020) Request Council provide direction as to the composition and selection of a Citizen Committee as well as the policy areas Council would like them to review

Staff Recommendation: Request (1) That each Council Member to appoint three members to serve on an Ad Hoc, Citizen's Committee; (2) Direct staff to schedule two to four Committee Meetings to obtain their input on the proposed Goals and Objectives and Land Use and Policy Alternatives to be studied; (3) Continue to advise the City Council of issues that develop during the update process that could benefit from additional Committee Meetings and discussion Staff Recommendations:    (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

15.              APPOINTMENT TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Request Council ratify the Mayor's appointment to the Design Review Board, with a term to expire March 31, 2010

 

Staff Recommendations:  Designate Appointee (City Clerk:  Marsha Whalen)

 

16.              MODIFICATION OF MOBILEHOME SHORT FORM RENT HEARING PROCEDURES: Discussion and direction to staff to prepare a procedure that encourages a park owner to conduct a meeting with the affected residents prior to the short form hearing and discuss potential issues and attempt to reach agreement on the increase request or demonstrate good cause why such a meeting is not possible

 

Staff Recommendations:  Direct staff to prepare the modification (Council Member Olga Diaz)

 

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.)

 

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

COUNCIL/COMMISSION/ MEMBERS COMMENTS

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

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

a.      Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Maintenance and Operations, Teamsters' Local 911

b.      Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:   Escondido City Employees' Association

                                             Supervisory Bargaining Unit

c.       Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:  Escondido City Employees' Association

                                             ACE Bargaining Unit

d.      Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett and Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:  Non-Sworn Police


 

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

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*

                                               (*This APN will change when final deed is recorded)

Agency Negotiator:         Charles Grimm

Negotiating parties:        City of Escondido and CW Clark

Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

 

b.      Property:                       475 N. Spruce (Public Works Maintenance Yard)

         Agency Negotiator:         Clay Phillips

         Negotiating parties:        City of Escondido

         Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

c.       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

 

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Time

Meeting Type

Location

August 26

Wednesday

4pm

City Council

Council Chambers

September 2

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

City Council

Council Chambers

September 9

NO MEETING

-

-

-

September 16

NO MEETING

-

-

-

 


 

AUGUST 19, 2009
7:00 p.m. Meeting

 

 

NO MEETING

 


TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

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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.

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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.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT