CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ 4:00 PM

201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

 

4:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting

 

February 24, 2010
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:     20th Anniversary for Cal State San Marcos

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:       HEAL Cities

 

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 January 13, 2010

                                                         Regular Meeting of January 27, 2010

 

4.                  FOURTH QUARTER 2009 TREASURER'S REPORT, COVERING OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2009

 

Staff Recommendations:  Receive and file (City Treasurer:  Kenneth Hugins)

 

5.                  AWARD OF TEN POLICE PATROL VEHICLE BID FOR FLEET SERVICES AND POLICE DEPARTMENT Request Council authorize the award of bid for ten Police patrol vehicles for Fleet Services and the Police Department to Heller Ford of Escondido, in the amount of $221,246

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Finance Department:  Gil Rojas)

 

6.                  DESIGNATION OF ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY Request Council authorize the designation of Leslie Devaney, Esq. of the law firm of Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz as the enforcement authority for the Escondido Campaign Contribution Ordinance for the 2010 Municipal Election, as required by Escondido Municipal Code Section 2-110.5(c)

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (City Attorney: Jeffrey Epp)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2010-26

7.                  CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF DANA RAY Request Council authorize the CALPers Industrial disability Retirement of Police Sergeant Dana Ray

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27

8.                  FISCAL YEAR 2009 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) Request Council: (1) Accept $208,839 in Federal grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the FY 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP); (2) Authorize the Fire Chief to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents required for the management of this grant; and (3) Authorize the necessary budget adjustment to establish new project numbers for tracking these grant funds

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Fire Department:  Michael Lowry)


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

9.                  POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER (WITHEROW) Request Council authorize a construction change order with J.P. Witherow Roofing, in the amount of $95,064, for additional roofing work at the Police and Fire Headquarters at 1163 No. Centre City Parkway

 

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

 

10.              BID AWARD FOR THE SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN RAMP PROGRAM FY 2009/2010 Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Tri Group Construction and Development, Incorporated, in the amount of $469,990, for the Sidewalk Pedestrian Ramp Program for FY 2009/2010

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Engineering Services:  Ed Domingue)

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2010-22

11.              BID AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION NO. 4 Request Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Shaw Equipment Rentals, Incorporated, in the amount of $918,857, for the replacement of Lift Station No. 4

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Division:  Lori Vereker)

 

            RESOLUTION  NO. 2010-20

12.              CHANGE IN SCOPE FOR THE HDR/DEVINE TARBELL ASSOCIATES CONTRACT FOR THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) PROJECT 176 LICENSE Request Council authorize the change in scope for the HDR/DTA Contract for the FERC Project 176 license

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities Division:  Lori Vereker)

 

             

13.              UPDATE ON THE SAFE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (SDWSRF) AND AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDING FOR ALEXANDER AREA WATER LINE PHASE II, AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST An update on the SDWSRF and ARRA funding for Alexander Area Water Line Phase II; and a budget transfer in the amount of $5,000,000 from the Water Pipeline Replacement Project, to establish the SDWSRF/ARRA funding

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Utilities/Water Division:  Lori Vereker)

 

14.              POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) Request Council authorize the Memorandum of Understanding agreed upon by the City and the Police Officers' Association for the term of January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2010-28


 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

15.              AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSITION 84 STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT GRANT APPLICATION - 11TH AVENUE PARK SITE Request Council approve a Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development Bond Act grant application in the approximate amount of $5,000,000 for the 11th Avenue Park project; and grant authorization for  the Director of Community Services or the Assistant Director of Community Services to execute documents necessary for the completion of the grant scope

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approval (Community Services:  Robin Bettin)

 

            RESOLUTION 2010-34

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.)

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

16.              ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING Request Council conduct a public hearing to receive public input on the installation of energy efficiency improvements at various City facilities; and award an energy services contract to Climatec Energy Services and approve associated financing

 

Staff Recommendations:  CONTINUED TO MARCH 10, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M.

(Community Services:  Jerry Van Leeuwen)

CURRENT BUSINESS

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

17.              OPTIONS FOR MAIN LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING A report from the Library Board of Trustees on a phased option for expanding the current Main Library and potential financing mechanisms.

 

Staff Recommendations:  (1) Receive report; (2) Adopt the plan for a phased expansion of the Main Library at the current location; (3) and provide direction to staff (Community Services/Library:  Jerry Van Leeuwen and Laura Mitchell)


 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

18.              GENERAL PLAN UPDATE STATUS AND REQUESTED ACTIONS (CASE NO. PHG 09-0020) Review of the General Plan Issue Committee's Recommendations pertaining to Growth Management, Long Term Planning and Water Supply, Amendments to Specific Plan Areas, Annexation Policies and Fees, and Lot Clustering Provisions.  Information will also be provided on the progress on other activities pertaining to the General Plan Update

 

Staff Recommendations:  Direct staff to proceed with amendments consistent with the recommendations of the General Plan Issues Committee (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

19.              UTILITIES AD HOC COMMITTEE:  REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ABED TO CHANGE THE UTILITIES AD HOC COMMITTEE TO A PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Council Member Sam Abed)

 

20.              BUDGET UPDATE Budget Subcommittee Report on Covering Shortfalls Related to the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 General Fund Budget; Discussion and possible direction by the City Council

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Budget Subcommittee)

 

21.              ORAL REPORT:  COUNCIL COMMENTS/REGIONAL ISSUES This item provides an opportunity for City Council representatives on regional boards, commissions, and committees, to report back to Council on matters being addressed by those respective boards, commissions, and committees.  This item is for reports only, and there will be no discussion or action on the reports.  Such discussion or action will be calendared for a future agenda

 

Staff Recommendations:  None (Mayor and City Councilmembers)

 

BRIEFING (Staff)

 

FUTURE AGENDA

 

22.              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)


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

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

CLOSED SESSION:  COUNCIL/CDC/RRB)

 

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

a.      Agency Negotiator:         Sheryl Bennett, Clay Phillips

         Employee organization:  Escondido Firefighters' Association

24.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:

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

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

a.      Property:                       2196 Montemar, Escondido, CA

Agency Negotiators:    Jerry Van Leeuwen

         Negotiating parties:        City and Interfaith Community Services

                     Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

b.      Property:                       1600 W. Ninth Avenue, Escondido

Agency Negotiators:    Jerry Van Leeuwen

         Negotiating parties:        City/CDC

         Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

c.       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

         Agency Negotiator:         Charles Grimm

         Negotiating parties:        City of Escondido and CW Clark

         Under negotiation:          Price and terms of payment

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting


February 24, 2010
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, 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.)


 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

26.              APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH ESCONDIDO BOULEVARD AREA PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (2004-02-AZ, 2004-66-CUP) Appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny an amendment to the South Escondido Boulevard Area Plan to conditionally allow carwashes in Area 'B,' and denial of a Conditional Use Permit for an approximately 5,500 SF automated carwash and oil change facility with a 4,150 SF restaurant on a 1.35-acre site addressed as 400 Brotherton Road

 

Staff Recommendations:  Approve the Applicant's appeal; and approve the Conditional Use Permit and amendment to the South Escondido Boulevard Area Plan (Community Dev./Planning:  Jon Brindle)

 

            a.         RESOLUTION 2010-05

b.         ORDINANCE 2010-02  Introduction and First Reading

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

March 3

Wednesday

4pm ONLY

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

March 10

Wednesday

4pm

Board & Comm. Interviews

Mitchell Rm.

 

 

7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

March 17

Wednesday

3pm

Board & Comm. Interviews

Mitchell Rm.

March 24

Wednesday

4pm & 7pm

Council Meeting

Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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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.

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