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Goal Line Reliability Project San Diego County, CA Civil Site Plan Set VICINITY MAP REGIONAL MAP SITE \\westwoodps.local\Global Projects\0035339.00\_CAD\_Civil\Plot Plan\0035339C-COVER-PP.dwg 8/23/2023 5:49 PM Megan Wells REVISIONS: # DATE COMMENT PREPARED FOR: DATE: SHEET: Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021 westwoodps.com Goal Line Reliability Project San Diego County, California 600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S Denver, CO 80202 PROJECT DESCRIPTION UTILITY BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY - THE FACILITY WILL CONSIST OF MULTIPLE BATTERY CONTAINERS WITH LITHIUM BASED BATTERY TECHNOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHICH CHARGES AND DISCHARGES DIRECTLY TO THE ELECTRICAL GRID VIA AN EXISTING SUBSTATION FACILITY ON-SITE. SITE SCALE: 1" = 500' SITE ADDRESS 555 N. TULIP ST. ESCONDIDO, CA 92025 PROJECT PROPERTY APN 232-131-25-00 ZONE EXISTING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIAL PROPOSED: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SCALE: 1" = 5000' Sheet List Table Sheet Number Sheet Title C001 Cover Sheet C100 Existing Conditions & Removal Plan C200 Preliminary Site Plan C300 Preliminary Grading, Drainage, and BMP Plan C400 Slope Analysis ATTACHMENT American Surveying & Mapping, Inc. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey BY CHK APR REV: A 10/21/2022 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW CN AK BM B 01/13/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW BJB AK BM C 05/08/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MW MW BM D 06/01/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM E 08/16/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM Cover Sheet NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 05/08/2023 C001 C CONTACT INFORMATION PROJECT ROLE CONTACT NAME COMPANY PHONE OWNER EMILIANO PELEGRI ONWARD ENERGY 303-623-2849 GENERAL CONTRACTOR TBD TBD TBD PROJECT MANAGER COLE CAPPEL WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214-473-4645 LEAD CIVIL ENGINEER MEGAN WELLS WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 720-586-8102 ENGINEER OF RECORD CHRIS CARDA WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 952-906-7459 EXHIBIT B Resolution No. 2023-160
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\\westwoodps.local\Global Projects\0035339.00\_CAD\_Civil\Plot Plan\0035339C-OA-PP01.dwg 8/23/2023 5:49 PM Megan Wells REVISIONS: # DATE COMMENT PREPARED FOR: DATE: SHEET: Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021 westwoodps.com Goal Line Reliability Project San Diego County, California 600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S Denver, CO 80202 NOTES: 1. THIS PLAN IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 2. FURTHER SITE DESIGN DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS. 3. SURVEY BY WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDES FIELD WORK COMPLETED ON 01/25/2023. CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY AND WALK THE SITE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION TO CONFIRM SITE CONDITIONS. NOTIFY ENGINEER OF MAJOR DISCREPANCIES. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN SITE SECURITY AND ACCESS TO NATURAL GAS PLANT DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. 5. ADDITIONAL FIRE HYDRANTS, DCA'S, PIV'S AND/OR FDC'S MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL AND WILL BE ADDRESSED AT BUILDING PERMIT STAGE. 6. THE SOILS REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE GRADING PERMIT SUBMITTAL. 7. PROTECT EXISTING TREES AND PLANTING AS NOTED ON LANDSCAPE PLANS. PRELIMINARY EXISTING PROJECT QUANTITIES PROPERTY AREA 6.5 AC EXISTING STRUCTURE (TO BE DEMOLISHED) 70,563 SF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO REMAIN 7,268 SF EXISTING SUBSTATION TO REMAIN 0.10 AC EXISTING PARKING LOT TO REMAIN (AS ACCESS) 2.0 AC EXISTING GAS PLANT TO REMAIN 1.65 AC EXISTING FENCE TO BE REMOVED 361 LF EXISTING FEATURES TO BE REMOVED 1.9 AC STO XGAS POH WAT LEGEND: RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES PROPERTY LINE EX. WATER LINE EX. OVERHEAD POWER EX. GAS PIPELINE EX. FENCE EX. STORM DRAIN LINE EX. STRUCTURE TO REMAIN EX. SURFACE FEATURES TO BE REMOVED (APPROX. EXTENTS) EX. BUILDING EDGE LINE BY CHK APR REV: A 10/21/2022 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW CN AK BM B 01/13/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW BJB AK BM C 05/08/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MW MW BM D 06/01/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM E 08/16/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM Existing Conditions & Removal Plan NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 08/16/2023 C100 E PROPERTY INFORMATION: SITE ADDRESS: 555 N. TULIP ST. ESCONDIDO, CA 92025 PROJECT PROPERTY APN: 232-131-25-00 ZONE: EXISTING: COMMERCIAL PROPOSED: INDUSTRIAL SCALE: 1" = 250' EX. EASEMENT EX. ROAD CENTERLINE FLOOD ZONE BOUNDARY EXISTING SCREENING WALL HHST PUG EX. UNDERGROUND POWER EXISTING LIGHT POLE AND POLE SYMBOL EXISTING WATER MAIN, FIRE HYDRANT, AND IRRIGATION UTILITY SYMBOL EXISTING STORM DRAIN UTILITIES SYMBOL EXISTING VEGETATION Resolution No. 2023-160
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638 CAUTION: EXISTING GAS SERVICE TO REMAIN EXISTING PORTION OF STRUCTURE TO REMAIN PROPOSED STORM DRAIN - CONNECT INTO EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED AGGREGATE DISPERSION AREA PROPOSED AGGREGATE DISPERSION AREA PROPOSED SILT FENCE (SEE CASQA HANBOOK SECTION SE-1) EMPLOY EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS (CASQA EC-7), FIBER ROLLS (CASQA SE-5), OR OTHER SOIL STABILIZATION AS NEEDED IF SITE IS LEFT DISTURBED FOR GREATER THAN 7 DAYS SBMP-1 EXISTING SUBSTATION TO REMAIN PROPOSED SWITCHYARD SBMP-2 PROPOSED UNDERGROUND STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA PROPOSED UNDERGROUND STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA APPLY INLET PROTECTION AT PROPOSED STORMWATER DRAIN INLET (SEE CASQA HANDBOOK SECTION SE-10) APPLY INLET PROTECTION AT PROPOSED STORMWATER DRAIN INLET (SEE CASQA HANDBOOK SECTION SE-10) PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT DOC 1994-012622 WIDTH VARIES PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT DOC 1994-012622 WIDTH VARIES 24' SDG&E EASEMENT DOC 1997-493873 PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT DOC 1994-012622 WIDTH VARIES PROPOSED 7,268 SF OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO REMAIN AND WALL TO BE REMODELED APPLY INLET PROTECTION AT PROPOSED STORMWATER DRAIN INLET (SEE CASQA HANDBOOK SECTION SE-10) PROPOSED STORM DRAIN EXISTING PLANT ACCESS GATE TO REMAIN EXISTING PLANT ACCESS GATE TO REMAIN EXISTING PLANT ACCESS GATE TO REMAIN
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\\westwoodps.local\Global Projects\0035339.00\_CAD\_Civil\Plot Plan\0035339C-GR-PP01.dwg 8/23/2023 5:49 PM Megan Wells REVISIONS: # DATE COMMENT PREPARED FOR: DATE: SHEET: Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021 westwoodps.com Goal Line Reliability Project San Diego County, California 600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S Denver, CO 80202 0' 30' 60' 90' GENERAL NOTES: 1. GRADING, DRAINAGE AND TREATMENT PLAN IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AS DESIGN IS FINALIZED, ADDITIONAL OR OTHER METHODS MAY BE EMPLOYED TO TREAT SITE RUNOFF. IN ANY CASE, STORMWATER TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE WILL ADHERE TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY AND DISCHARGES WILL NOT DIFFER FROM EXISTING CONDITIONS.FURTHER SITE DESIGN DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS. 3. SURVEY BY WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDES FIELD WORK COMPLETED ON 01/25/2023. CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY AND WALK THE SITE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION TO CONFIRM SITE CONDITIONS. NOTIFY ENGINEER OF MAJOR DISCREPANCIES. 4. EXISTING STORMWATER DISCHARGE POINTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE PROPOSED CONDITION. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN SITE SECURITY AND ACCESS TO NATURAL GAS PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. 6. ADDITIONAL FIRE HYDRANTS, DCA'S, PIV'S AND/OR FDC'S MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL AND WILL BE ADDRESSED AT BUILDING PERMIT STAGE. 7. THE SOILS REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE GRADING PERMIT SUBMITTAL. STO XGAS POH WAT LEGEND: 20 FT SETBACK RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES PROPERTY LINE EX. WATER LINE EX. OVERHEAD POWER EX. GAS PIPELINE EX. FENCE TO REMAIN EX. STORM DRAIN LINE EX. INFRASTRUCTURE TO REMAIN EX. BUILDING EDGE LINE 20 FT ACCESS ROAD USING EXISTING SURFACE EX. EASEMENT 900900 PROPOSED INTERVAL CONTOUR PROPOSED INDEX CONTOUR EX. INTERVAL CONTOUR EX. INDEX CONTOUR FLOW DIRECTION PROPOSED STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA PROPOSED STORM DRAIN LINE EX. SUBSTATION AREA TO REMAIN CONSTRUCTION BMP NOTES: 1. CONSTRUCTION BMPS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND APPROXIMATE. 2. SPECIFIC BMP PRODUCT SELECTION SHALL BE BY THE CONTRACTOR AND ADHERE TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE SITE. 3. BMPS SHALL ADHERE TO REQUIREMENTS BY THE CALIFORNIA STORMWATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION (CASQA). 4. STORE MATERIALS INSIDE A COVERED ENCLOSURE WHEN FEASIBLE. 5. WHEN FEASIBLE, CONDUCT WORK OVER IMPERMEABLE SURFACES WHERE SPILLS AND POLLUTANTS CAN BE CAPTURED AND REMOVED. 6. LOCATE TRASH CONTAINERS AWAY FROM STORM DRAINS. 7. SOIL COMPACTION SHALL BE MINIMIZED WHEN FEASIBLE. 8. FOR DETAILS REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENT 3 OF THE PDP-SWQMP. SF PROPOSED SILT FENCE PROPOSED GRAVEL SURFACE EX. NATURAL GAS PLANT TO REMAIN PROPOSED SWITCHYARD PROPOSED SCREENING WALL EXISTING SCREENING WALL X PROPOSED FENCE LINE PUG EX. UNDERGROUND POWER BY CHK APR REV: A 10/21/2022 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW CN AK BM B 01/13/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW BJB AK BM C 05/08/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MW MW BM D 06/01/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM E 08/16/2023 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW MB MW BM Preliminary Grading, Drainage, and BMP Plan NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 06/02/2023 C300 D Resolution No. 2023-160
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ACCESS GATE
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ARE APPROXIMATE. FIELDADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NEEDED
BASED ON EXACT LOCATIONS.
EXISTING ROCKMULCH TO REMAIN, MATCHEXISTING AND SUPPLEMENT OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.
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REMAIN ALONG NEW
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ROAD (TYP)
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(EXCLUDING PRESERVED PALMS)
TO BE REMOVED ALONG TULIP ST.
AND WITHIN PARKING LOT ISLANDS.
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EXISTING ROCK MULCH
TO REMAIN, MATCH EXISTING
AND SUPPLEMENT OR
REPLACE AS NEEDED
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ADD 3' STRIP OF LAVA
ROCK WHERE REMOVAL
OF EX. PAVEMENT LEAVES
VOID, IN SPACE BETWEENWALL AND EX.VEGETATION
ANY PALMS
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TO REMAIN, MATCH EXISTING
AND SUPPLEMENT OR REPLACE
AS NEEDED.
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APPROXIMATE. FIELD ADJUSTMENTS
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# DATE COMMENT
600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S
Denver, CO 802002
PREPARED FOR:
DATE:
SHEET:
Goal Line
Reliability Project
San Diego County, California
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021
westwoodps.com
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
08/23/2023
B 10/20/22 CLIENT COMMENTS
C 01/20/22 CITY COMMENTS
D 04/21/23 CLIENT COMMENTSE 05/23/23 CLIENT COMMENTSF 08/23/23 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW 0' 40' 80' 120'
L.100
Overall Preliminary
Landscape Plan
PROJECT SERVICED BY POTABLE WATER SOURCESMAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA):
MAWA (IN GALLONS) =(ETO)(0.62)[0.7 × LA+0.3 × SLA]ETO: 57.0LA: 18,435.52 SF SLA: 0 SF
MAWA: 456,057.9 Gal
ESTIMATED ANNUAL WATER USE (EAWU):
EAWU (IN GALLONS) = (ETO)(0.62)[((PF × HA)/IE) + SLA]ETO: 57.0PF: 0.1 (VERY LOW)HA: 3,360.0 SFIE: 0.71 SLA: 0 SF
EAWU SUBTOTAL: 16,724.28 GalETO: 57.0PF: 0.3 (LOW)HA: 11,265.0 SFIE: 0.71 SLA: 0 SF
EAWU SUBTOTAL: 168,213.4 GalETO: 57.0PF: 0.5 (MODERATE)HA: 3,202.8 SFIE: 0.71 SLA: 0 SF
EAWU SUBTOTAL: 79,709.12 Gal
(ADD SUBTOTALS AND DIVIDE BY 0.85)
EAWU TOTAL: 311,349.2 Gal
Water Budget Calculations
1. "I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS CONTAINED IN THE ESCONDIDO WATEREFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS. I HAVE PREPARED THIS PLAN IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE REGULATIONS AND THE LANDSCAPE
DESIGN MANUAL. I CERTIFY THAT THE PLAN IMPLEMENTS THOSEREGULATIONS TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER"
2. ALL PLANTING AREAS ARE TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3" ROCK MULCH3. ALL SPECIES WERE SELECTED TO REQUIRE VERY LOW, LOW, OR MODERATE WATER NEEDS IN WUCOLS IV REGION 4, SUNSET ZONE
20. 4. ALL SPECIES WERE SELECTED FROM THE ESCONDIDO FIRE AND
RINCON DEL DIABLO MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SUGGESTEDDROUGHT TOLERANT, FIRE RESISTIVE LANDSCAPING PLANT LIST, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO APPROVED STREET TREE LIST.
5. ANNUAL REVIEW, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL OF DEAD
VEGETATION REQUIRED.
Notes
Buffer & Screening Plant Species List
COMMON/BOTANICAL NAME
SYMBOL SIZE SPACING O.C.
OVERSTORY
TREE
(AT INSTALL) MATURE SIZE
WULCOSA WATER USE
CLASSIFICATION
WUCOLS IV
CLIMATE ZONE
NOTES: 1) QUANTITIES ON PLAN SUPERSEDE LIST QUANTITIES IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY. 2) B.B. SPECIFIES ROOT TYPE AS BALLED AND BURLAPPED. 3) H.T. SPECIFIESMINIMUM SPECIMEN HEIGHT UPON INSTALLATION.
Mexican Fan Palm / Washingtonia robusta 15 GAL., 2 CAL. IN., 6' HT. AS SHOWN H 100' W 10' SHRUB
Betty Taudevin Orchid Rockrose / Cistus x purpureus 'Betty Taudevin' #5 CONT. H 3'-6' W 3'-6' 4 LOW
4 10
54 CODE QTY.
MFPBTR LOW
(1) THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS SHALL APPLY TO ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. SPECIFIC STANDARDS MAY BE DEVELOPED FOR THEDOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN OR AN APPROVED AREA PLAN. (A) A LANDSCAPE STRIP MUST BE LOCATED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,
ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, EXCEPT WHEN A SETBACK IS NOT REQUIRED WITHIN THE ZONE.
(B) TREES, SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVER TO PROVIDE ONE HUNDRED (100) PERCENT
COVERAGE OF THOSE AREAS NOT UTILIZED FOR BUILDING, PARKING, STORAGE OR TRASH ENCLOSURE. EMBELLISHED PAVEMENT AND INERT MATERIALS MAY BE USED FOR UP TO TWENTY-FIVE (25) PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPING.
VARIATIONS IN THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR.
(2) PERIMETER PLANTING AREA. IN ADDITION TO LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
FOR PARKING AREAS, REQUIRED FRONT YARD, SIDE YARD AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES SHALL BE LANDSCAPED WITH TREES, SHRUBS, AND GROUNDCOVERS.
(3) LOADING AREAS. LOADING AREAS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USESSHALL INCORPORATE LANDSCAPING TO PROVIDE SCREENING OF THE LOADING
AREA FROM PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ADJACENT USES AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION.
Commercial/Industrial Developments
UNDERSTORY
TREE
SAA 20 Sweet Acacia / Vachellia farnesiana (L.)
4 15 GAL., 2 CAL. IN., 6' HT. AS SHOWN H 20' W 15'-25' VERY LOW FWS 57 Fourwing Saltbush / Atriplex canescens
4 #5 CONT. H 2'-6' W 4'-8' VERY LOW
DCS 60 Desert Ceanothus / Ceanothus greggii
4 #5 CONT. H 4'-6' W 4'-6' LOW
DAE 125 Desert Agave / Agave deserti
4 #5 CONT. H 2' W 2-6' LOW
CAE 111 Costal Agave / Agave shawii
4 #5 CONT. H 2'-3' W 2'-3' LOW
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EXISTING ROCK MULCH TO REMAINMATCH EXISTING AND SUPPLEMENT
OR REPLACE AS NEEDED(UNDER PLANTINGS)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
Groundcover Legend
STC 58 Starn Thompson Coyote Brush / Baccharis x 'Starn' 4 #5 CONT. H 2'-3' W 4'-5' LOW
AS SHOWNAS SHOWNAS SHOWNAS SHOWNAS SHOWNAS SHOWN
ACQ 118 Aloe / Aloe capitata quartziticola
4 #5 CONT. AS SHOWN H 2'-3' W 2'-3' LOW
CCM 23 Comanche Crape Myrtle / Lagerstromemia indica x fauriei 'Comanche' 4 15 GAL., 2 CAL. IN., 6' HT. AS SHOWN H 10'-15' W 10'-15' MODERATE LANDCADD 1987 Vine Planting Detail
SCALE: 1" = 10'
DECIDUOUS
VINES BIY 361 Boston Ivy / Parthenocissus tricuspidata #1 CONT. 3'-0" O.C. TYP. H 30'-50' W 5'-10' MODERATE SBY 42 Sweet Bay / Laurus nobilis
4 15 GAL., 2 CAL. IN., 6' HT. AS SHOWN H 15'-40' W 15'-40' LOW WMP
9 Windmill Palm / Trachycarpus fortunei
4 15 GAL., 2 CAL. IN., 6' HT. AS SHOWN H 20'-30' W 20'-30' LOW BLACK LAVA ROCKS, ROCK MULCH, 1"-3" DIA.
(BUFFER STRIP ALONG WALL)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
Legend
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "B"
365
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SEE PAGE L.101 SEE PAGE L.102 MASONRY SCREEN WALL (TYP)
PROPOSED ACCESS GATES
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ACCESS ROAD
ALL EXISTING VEGETATION
(EXCLUDING PRESERVED PALMS)
TO BE REMOVED ALONG TULIP ST.
AND WITHIN PARKING LOT ISLANDS.
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1-MFP TOREPLACE EXISTING
4-MFP
ANY PALMS DAMAGED DURING
BUILDING REMOVAL WILL BEREPLACED.
EX. UNDERSTORY
TREE TO REMAIN
EXISTING ROCK MULCH
TO REMAIN, MATCH EXISTING
AND SUPPLEMENT OR REPLACE
AS NEEDED.
EXACT TREE TRUNK LOCATIONS ARE NOT SURVEYED, PALMS ARE
APPROXIMATE. FIELD ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NEEDED BASED ON EXACT LOCATIONS.
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# DATE COMMENT
600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S
Denver, CO 802002
PREPARED FOR:
DATE:
SHEET:
Goal Line
Reliability Project
San Diego County, California
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021
westwoodps.com
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
08/23/2023
B 10/20/22 CLIENT COMMENTS
C 01/20/22 CITY COMMENTS
D 04/21/23 CLIENT COMMENTSE 05/23/23 CLIENT COMMENTSF 08/23/23 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW 0' 20' 40' 60'
L.101
PreliminaryLandscape Plan
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ASSUMED EASEMENT/SETBACK
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES
EX. BUILDING EDGE LINEEX. INFRASTRUCTURE TO REMAINEX. NATURAL GAS PLANT TO REMAIN
EXISTING SCREENING WALLPROPOSED SCREENING WALLPROPOSED STORM DRAIN 20 FT ACCESS ROAD USING EXISTING SURFACE
PROPOSED STORMWATER TREATMENT AREAPROPOSED SWITCHYARDPROPOSED BATTERY CONTAINERS & AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Groundcover Legend
EXISTING ROCK MULCH TO REMAINMATCH EXISTING AND SUPPLEMENT
OR REPLACE AS NEEDED
(UNDER PLANTINGS)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
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(BUFFER STRIP ALONG WALL)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
Legend
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "B"
9 366
Item15.
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TULIP ST
ESCONDIDO CREEK
SEE PAGE L.101
SEE PAGE L.102
ACCESS GATE
EXACT TREE TRUNK LOCATIONS ARENOT SURVEYED, PALMS
ARE APPROXIMATE. FIELDADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NEEDED
BASED ON EXACT LOCATIONS.
EXISTING ROCKMULCH TO REMAIN, MATCHEXISTING AND SUPPLEMENT OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.
EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO
REMAIN ALONG NEW
MASONRY SCREEN WALL
MASONRY SCREEN
WALL (TYP)
MASONRY SCREEN
WALL (TYP)
PROPOSED SCREENING WALL
PROPOSED ACCESS
ROAD (TYP)
EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER
3' STRIP LAVA ROCK
EXISTING ROCK MULCH
TO REMAIN, MATCH EXISTING
AND SUPPLEMENT OR
REPLACE AS NEEDED
3' STRIP LAVA ROCK
4-MFP
1-MFP
ADD 3' STRIP OF LAVA ROCK WHERE REMOVAL OF
EX. PAVEMENT LEAVES VOID, IN SPACE BETWEEN
WALL AND EX. VEGETATION
REMOVAL LIMITS OFEXISTING VEGETATION
EDGING
(TYP.)
EDGING
(TYP.)
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# DATE COMMENT
600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S
Denver, CO 802002
PREPARED FOR:
DATE:
SHEET:
Goal Line
Reliability Project
San Diego County, California
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021
westwoodps.com
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
08/23/2023
B 10/20/22 CLIENT COMMENTS
C 01/20/22 CITY COMMENTS
D 04/21/23 CLIENT COMMENTSE 05/23/23 CLIENT COMMENTSF 08/23/23 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW 0' 20' 40' 60'
L.102
PreliminaryLandscape Plan
STO
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WAT
PROPERTY LINEEX. INDEX CONTOUREX. INTERVAL CONTOUREX. STORM DRAIN LINEEX. OVERHEAD POWEREX. GAS PIPELINEEX. WATER LINE EX. SUBSTATION AREA TO REMAIN
EX. FENCE TO REMAIN
ASSUMED EASEMENT/SETBACK
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES
EX. BUILDING EDGE LINE
EX. INFRASTRUCTURE TO REMAIN
EX. NATURAL GAS PLANT TO REMAIN
EXISTING SCREENING WALLPROPOSED SCREENING WALLPROPOSED STORM DRAIN 20 FT ACCESS ROAD USING EXISTING SURFACE
PROPOSED STORMWATER TREATMENT AREAPROPOSED SWITCHYARDPROPOSED BATTERY CONTAINERS & AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Groundcover Legend
EXISTING ROCK MULCH TO REMAINMATCH EXISTING AND SUPPLEMENT
OR REPLACE AS NEEDED
(UNDER PLANTINGS)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
BLACK LAVA ROCKS, ROCK MULCH, 1"-3" DIA.
(BUFFER STRIP ALONG WALL)
AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH
Legend
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "B"
367
Item15.
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# DATE COMMENT
600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2400S
Denver, CO 802002
PREPARED FOR:
DATE:
SHEET:
Goal Line
Reliability Project
San Diego County, California
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Phone (720) 531-8350 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite #201 Toll Free (888) 937-5150 Westminster, CO 80021
westwoodps.com
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
08/23/2023
B 10/20/22 CLIENT COMMENTS
C 01/20/22 CITY COMMENTS
D 04/21/23 CLIENT COMMENTSE 05/23/23 CLIENT COMMENTSF 08/23/23 ISSUED FOR AHJ REVIEW L.103
PreliminaryLandscape Notes &Details
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - DIG ALERT SYSTEM AT (811) OR (800-422-4133) TO VERIFY LOCATIONS OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANYPLANTS OR LANDSCAPE MATERIAL.
2. ACTUAL LOCATION OF PLANT MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO FIELD AND SITE CONDITIONS.
3. NO PLANTING WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL ALL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
4. ALL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE OWNER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF ANY BID AND/OR QUOTE BY THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR.
5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ONE YEAR GUARANTEE OF ALL PLANT MATERIALS.
THE GUARANTEE BEGINS ON THE DATE OF THE OWNER'S WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THE INITIAL PLANTING. REPLACEMENT PLANT MATERIAL SHALL HAVE A ONE YEAR GUARANTEE COMMENCING UPON PLANTING.
6. ALL PLANTS TO BE SPECIMEN GRADE, CALIFORNIA-GROWN AND/OR HARDY.
SPECIMEN GRADE SHALL ADHERE TO, BUT IS NOT LIMITED BY, THE FOLLOWINGSTANDARDS:
ALL PLANTS SHALL BE FREE FROM DISEASE, PESTS, WOUNDS, SCARS, ETC.ALL PLANTS SHALL BE FREE FROM NOTICEABLE GAPS, HOLES, OR DEFORMITIES.
ALL PLANTS SHALL BE FREE FROM BROKEN OR DEAD BRANCHES.ALL PLANTS SHALL HAVE HEAVY, HEALTHY BRANCHING AND LEAFING.
CONIFEROUS TREES SHALL HAVE AN ESTABLISHED MAIN LEADER AND A HEIGHT TO WIDTH RATIO OF NO LESS THAN 5:3.
7. PLANTS TO MEET AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK (ANSI Z60.1-2004 OR MOST CURRENT VERSION) REQUIREMENTS FOR SIZE AND TYPE SPECIFIED.
8. PLANTS TO BE INSTALLED AS PER CALA & ANSI STANDARD PLANTING PRACTICES.
9. PLANTS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY PLANTED UPON ARRIVAL AT SITE. PROPERLY HEEL-IN MATERIALS IF NECESSARY; TEMPORARY ONLY.
10.PRIOR TO PLANTING, FIELD VERIFY THAT THE ROOT COLLAR/ROOT FLAIR IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE BALLED & BURLAP TREE. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, SOIL SHALL BE REMOVED DOWN TO THE ROOT COLLAR/ROOT FLAIR. WHEN THE BALLED & BURLAP TREE IS PLANTED, THE ROOT COLLAR/ROOT FLAIR SHALL BEEVEN OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
11.REMOVE POT ON POTTED PLANTS; SPLIT AND BREAK APART PEAT POTS.12.PRUNE PLANTS AS NECESSARY - PER STANDARD NURSERY PRACTICE AND TO CORRECT POOR BRANCHING OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED TREES.
13. THE NEED FOR SOIL AMENDMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED UPON SITE SOIL CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PLANTING. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFYOWNER FOR THE NEED OF ANY SOIL AMENDMENTS.
14.BACKFILL SOIL AND TOPSOIL TO BE EXISTING TOP SOIL FROM SITE FREE OF ROOTS, ROCKS LARGER THAN ONE INCH, SUBSOIL DEBRIS, AND LARGE WEEDSUNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. MINIMUM 12" DEPTH TOPSOIL FOR TREE, SHRUBS, AND PERENNIALS.
15.PROVIDE ROCK MULCH FOR ALL TREE AND SHRUB PLANTINGS PER DETAIL. ROCK
MULCH TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS (WHERE APPLICABLE), AT MINIMUM 3" DEPTH, OR APPROVED EQUAL. ROCK MULCH TO BE ON COMMERCIAL GRADE FILTER FABRIC, BY TYPAR, OR APPROVED EQUAL WITH NO EXPOSURE. MULCH AND FABRIC TO BE APPROVED BY OWNER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE NECESSARY WATERING OF PLANT MATERIALS
UNTIL THE PLANT IS FULLY ESTABLISHED OR IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS OPERATIONAL. OWNER WILL NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR CONTRACTOR.
17.REPAIR, REPLACE, OR PROVIDE SOD/SEED AS REQUIRED FOR ANY ROADWAY BOULEVARD AREAS ADJACENT TO THE SITE DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
18.REPAIR ALL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FROM PLANTING OPERATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Planting Notes Buffer & Screening Plant Material
Mexican Fan Palm
Betty Taudevin Orchid Rockrose
(1) PLANTING INSTALLATION.(A) ALL TREES SHALL BE STAKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO STANDARD TREE STAKING DETAIL.
(B) GROUNDCOVER SHALL BE PLANTED IN A TRIANGULAR PATTERN SPACED TO ENSURE ONE HUNDRED (100) PERCENT COVERAGE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF INSTALLATION. (C) A MINIMUM THREE (3) INCH LAYER OF MULCH MATERIAL SHALL BE APPLIED TO ALL SHRUB AND TREE PLANTED AREAS.
(j) STREET TREES STANDARDS.
THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS APPLY FOR TREE SELECTION LOCATION AND PLANTING OF STREET TREES WITHIN THE CITY. THE STANDARDS APPLY TO THE NUMBER OF TREES, NOT THE SPECIFIC SPACING.
(1) LOCATION OF TREES.(A) STREET TREES SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) OR WITHIN A FIVE (5) FOOT ADDITIONAL WIDTH EASEMENT BEHIND THE ROW. GENERALLY SPEAKING, THE TREE WILL BE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) TO EIGHT (8) FEET BEHIND THECURB OR SIDEWALK. (B) STREET TREES SHALL BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED TO PRESERVE A CLEAR ZONE OF AT LEAST TEN (10) FEET FROM FIRE HYDRANTS, UTILITY POLES, OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES,STREET LIGHT LUMINARIES, AND ABOVEGROUND UTILITY STRUCTURES SUCH AS TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURES.
(C) STREET TREES SHALL BE PLANTED AT LEAST FIVE (5) FEET FROM UNDERGROUND UTILITY SUCH AS WATER, STORM DRAIN, GAS, ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE, AND EIGHT (8) FEETFROM ANY SEWER LINES. (D) THE TREE SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SITE DISTANCE. THE ALLOWABLE SITE DISTANCE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
(E) THE TREE SHALL NOT RESTRICT BUS LOADING OR UNLOADING.(F) THE TREE SHALL BE AT LEAST THREE (3) FEET FROM ANY METER BOX.(G) THE TREE SHALL BE AT LEAST EIGHT (8) FEET FROM DRIVEWAYS.(2) NUMBER OF TREES. IN ALL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT, THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) STREET TREE FOR EVERY THIRTY (30)LINEAR FEET OF STREET FRONTAGE WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT.(3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.(A) THE MINIMUM SIZE STREET TREE SHALL BE A FIFTEEN (15) GALLON, TWO (2) INCH CALIPER AND SIX (6) FEET IN HEIGHT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AAN STANDARDS. (B) ALL TREES SHALL BE DOUBLE-STAKED USING TREATED LODGEPOLE PINE STAKES AND FLEXIBLE RUBBER TIES. REMOVE ANY NURSERY STAKES. TREES LOCATED WITHIN SIX (6)FEET OF PAVEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ROOT BARRIERS. (C) ALL TREES SHALL HAVE A WATERING BASIN AROUND THE TREE, EXCEPT IN TURF AREAS,
AND SHALL RECEIVE DEEP WATERING TO PROMOTE DEEP ROOTING UNTIL ESTABLISHED OR BASED ON INDIVIDUAL TREE DEMANDS.
(D) PALMS USED AS STREET TREES SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) FOOT BROWN TRUNK HEIGHT (BTH). SINGLE-STEM TREES SUCH AS PALMS WHICH DO NOT LEND THEMSELVES TO TOP TRIMMING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNDER UTILITY WIRES. (4) STREET TREE MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.(A) NEWLY PLANTED TREES SHALL BE WATERED UNTIL ESTABLISHED AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A FLOURISHING MANNER. TREES SHALL BE REPLACED WITH A MINIMUMFIFTEEN (15) GALLON SIZE TREE CONSISTENT WITH THE SUGGESTED STREET TREE LIST. (B) ALL STREET TREES SHALL BE WATERED BY THE ABUTTING OWNER IN FRONT OF WHOSE PROPERTY SUCH TREES ARE PLANTED.
(C) THE PLANTING, REMOVAL, TRIMMING, PRUNING OF TREES IN ALL PUBLIC PARKS, PARKWAYS AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO SHALL BEMAINTAINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION. (5) REMOVAL OF TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.(A) NO PERSON SHALL CUT DOWN, DESTROY OR MOVE A TREE GROWING OR LOCATED
WITHIN ANY PUBLIC STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OR PUBLIC PARK WITHIN THE CITY, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A WRITTEN PERMIT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION MAY REFER THE APPLICATION TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT, COMMITTEE, OR PERSON FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT SHALL CONTAIN THE NUMBER, SPECIES, SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE TREE OR TREES INVOLVED, A STATEMENT OF THE REASON FOR THEREQUESTED ACTION AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING CRITERIASHALL BE CONSIDERED WHEN GRANTING A PERMIT:(i) THE CONDITION OF THE TREE WITH RESPECT TO ITS HEALTH, PUBLIC NUISANCE OR PUBLIC SAFETY;
(ii) CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER THE TREE(S) REMOVAL IS NECESSARY AND RELOCATION AND REDESIGN CANNOT BE AVOIDED IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND UTILITIES; (iii) CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER THE REMOVAL IS NECESSARY TO CONTROL EROSION, SOIL RETENTION OR DIVERSION OR INCREASED FLOW OF SURFACE WATER; (iv) THE EFFECT OF REMOVAL OF THE TREE WILL HAVE ON HISTORIC VALUE, SCENIC VALUE, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE.
(B) THE FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT VALUES SHALL BE CONSIDERED WHEN GRANTING A PERMIT:
(i) ANY TREE AUTHORIZED TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE REPLACED BY THE PERMITTEE WITH A TREE CONFORMING TO THE OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST ON A ONE (1) FOR ONE (1) BASISWITH A TREE OF A SIZE AND LOCATION APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
(ii) SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE TREE, THE SPECIES, SIZE AND THE LOCATION,
OFF-SITE RELOCATION OR REPLACEMENT AS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS
AND RECREATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE MITIGATION MEASURE MAY BE CONSIDERED IF ON-SITE REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION IS NOT FEASIBLE. OFF-SITE REPLACEMENT TREES SHALL BE PLACED ON A CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. RELOCATION OF THE TREE TO AN
ON-SITE LOCATION SHALL BE A CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO OFF-SITE REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION.
City of Escondido Additional Notes Planting Details
WRAP FRONDS WITH
BURLAP AND TIE WITH
TWINE, REMOVE PRIOR TOWALK THROUGH
REMOVE OLD LEAFBASES FROM TRUNK
STAKE PALM WITH (3) 8'x2"x4", END
BOARDS WRAPPED WITH 10 LAYERS
OF BURLAP FOR PADDING. DO NOT
NAIL BOARDS TO TRUNK. FIRMLY
SECURE CLEAT AND BURLAP
AROUND TRUNK WITH METAL
BAND TIES.
TOP OF ROOTBALL TO BE 1/2"TO 1" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
CUT TWINE AT TRUNK AND
ROOTBALL. REMOVE TOP 1/3
OF BURLAP AND ALL ROPES,
WIRES OR CONTAINERS.
FINISHED GRADEFILL BASIN WITH MINIMUM 3"LAYER OF SPECIFIED MULCHUNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
SPECIFED PLANTING MIX
LAST REVISED:
10/20/22
PALM TREE PLANTING
LA35-C
N.T.S.
Sweet Acacia
Comanche Crape Myrtle
Desert Agave
Costal Agave
LAST REVISED:
SHRUB & PERENNIAL 10/23/18
CONTAINER PLANTING LA27-C
N.T.S.
2X
CONT.
DIAMETER
SET CONTAINER ROOT SOIL ONUNDISTURBED SUBSOIL OR MILD
COMPACTED SOIL FOR DEPTH TO MATCH
FINISH GRADESCARIFY SIDES AND BOTTOM OF HOLE.DEPTH PER CONTAINER SOIL DEPTHBACKFILL PLANT PIT WITH SPECIFIEDPLANTING SOIL OR AS APPROVEDEDGING AT PLANTING BEDS, AS SPECIFIED,
ADJACENT TO LAWN AREAS
MULCH AS SPECIFIED (AND FILTER FABRIC,
AS INDICATED)
REMOVE CONTAINER, SCARIFY SIDES, AND
SET SOIL MASS ON COMPACTED SOIL BASE
MOUND, MATCHING SHRUBS NATURAL
GROUNDLINE WITH FINISHED GRADE
LAST REVISED:
DECIDUOUS TREE 10/19/18
PLANTING LA28
N.T.S.
SET ROOT BALL ON UNDISTURBED SUBSOILOR COMPACTED SOIL MOUND MATCHING
TREES NATURAL GROUNDLINE WITH FINISHED
SITE GRADE.
REFER TO AMERICAN STANDARD FORNURSERY STOCK FOR MINIMUM BALL SIZE.ROOT FLARE TO BE PLANTED AT OR NEARFINISHED GROUNDLINE.
SCARIFY SIDES AND BOTTOM OF HOLE.
BACKFILL PLANT PIT WITH SPECIFIED BACKFILL
SOIL.
FORM 3" DEEP WATERING BASIN.PLACE MULCH, DEPTH AS SPECIFIED, OVERPLANT PITS - DO NOT PILE AGAINST TRUNK.
TREE WRAP MATERIAL FROM GROUNDLINE
UPWARD TO FIRST BRANCHES, AS REQUIRED.
PRUNE OUT MISDIRECTED BRANCHES.PROVIDE ONE CENTRAL LEADER.
GUYING AND STAKING, AS REQUIRED, FORONE (1) YEAR ON ALL DECIDUOUS ANDCONIFEROUS TREES:
TOP STAKES 5' ABOVE GROUND (MAX.)
OR TO FIRST BRANCH. BOTTOM OFSTAKE 3' (MIN.) BELOW GROUND.STAKING POSTS TO BE 2"X2" STAINED
WOOD OR PAINTED STEEL DELINEATOR
POSTS. PLACE 3 POSTS EQUIDISTANT
AROUND AND OUTSIDE ROOT BALL.
SECURE TREE TO POSTS WITH 16" LONG
POLYPROPYLENE OR POLYETHYLENE, 40MIL., 1.5" WIDE STRAP. 2X
BALL
DIAMETER
Desert Ceanothus
Windmill Palm Aloe
Sweet Bay
Boston Ivy
Fourwing Saltbush
Starn Thompson Coyote Brush
PALM TREESFOLLOWING THE 2007 WILDFIRES, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN SPECIES OF PALMSINCREASED THE FIRE HAZARD DUE TO TREE FORM AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE. PALM TREES THAT HAVE FIBROUS TISSUE (PHOTOGRAPH 1) OR LEAF BASES (PHOTOGRAPH 2) ONTHE TRUNK SHALL BE PLANTED AND MAINTAINED 30 FEET FROM THE TREE'S DRIP LINE TOANY COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE.
SOME EXAMPLES OF TREE SPECIES WITH FIBROUS TISSUE INCLUDE:CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS (MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM)
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS (CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM)PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA (DATE PALM)PHOENIX RECLINATA (SENEGAL DATE PALM)PHOENIX ROEBELENII (PYGMY DATE PALM) TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI (WINDMILL PALM)THE WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA (MEXICAN FAN PALM) IS AN EXAMPLE OF A PALM TREEWITH LEAF BASES.ALL DEAD PALM FRONDS INCLUDING OLDER LEAVES THAT PERSIST ON THE TREE, FORMING A "SKIRT" OF BROWN THATCH (PHOTOGRAPH 3) SHALL BE REMOVED ANNUALLY; THIS REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO PALMS WITHIN 100 FEET OF ANY STRUCTURE OR WITHIN 30 FEET OF A DRIVEWAY OR ROADWAY.Escondido Fire Planting Notes Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "B"
9 368
Item15.
9.5’
6.75’ 7.3’ 7’
12’
20’
PCS E-LINK WIS B-LINK PROPOSED SCREEN
WALL
EXISTING SOUND WALL
0’ 20’ 40’ 60’
0’ 20’ 40’ 60’
0’ 20’ 40’ 60’
0’ 20’ 40’ 60’
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
Goal Line Reliability project
Escondido, California
Project Elevations
08-24-2023 0035339.00
Notes:
1. Elevations are an illustrative representation of the proposed project. Actual layout, sizes, and equipment may change from what is currently represented.
3. Vertical and horizontal scales are represented by the scale bar below each elevation.
BOW ±637.5
TOW ±649.5
TOW ±649.5
BOW ±637.5
BOW ±640.0
TOW ±652.0
BOW ±635.0
TOW ±655.0
BOW ±640.0
TOW
±652.0
TOW ±657.0
BOW ±635.0
BOW ±635.0
TOW ±655.0
TOW ±655.0
BOW ±635.0
BOW ±638.5
TOW ±650.5
Phone (952) 937-5150
Fax (952) 937-5822
Toll Free (888) 937-5150
12701 Whitewater Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
westwoodps.com
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Proposed Vegetation
Along Tulip St.
Proposed Vegetation Along Tulip St.
Proposed 12’ Screening Wall With Anti-Gra ti Coating
Proposed 12’ Screening Wall
With Anti-Gra ti Coating
Proposed 12’ Screening Wall
With Anti-Gra ti Coating
Existing Vegetation to Remain
Existing Vegetation to Remain
Existing 20’ Wall At Natural Gas
Facility To Remain
Existing 20’ Wall At Natural Gas
Facility To Remain
Existing Natural Gas Facility To Remain
Existing Natural Gas Facility To Remain
Access Gate (PCS) Access Gate (PCS)
Existing Substation to Remain (30’ Height)
Existing Substation to Remain (30’ Height)
Existing Natural Gas Facility To Remain
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "B"
369
Item15.
EXHIBIT “C”
FINAL IS/MND
PL22-0603/PL22-0604/PL23-0239
Due to the number of pages of Exhibit “C,” a link has been provided to review the document electronically on the City’s website at:
www.escondido.org/goal-line-battery-storage
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "C"
370
Item15.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
GOAL LINE RELIABILITY PROJECT
ESCONDIDO, CA
Prepared for:
ONWARD ENERGY
600 17th Street Suite 2400S
Denver, CO 80202
Prepared by:
CHAMBERS GROUP, INC.
600 West Broadway, Suite 250
Glendale, California 91204
September 2023
Resolution No. 2023-160
Exhibit "D"
371
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Public Resources Code, Section 21081.6 (Assembly Bill 3180) requires that mitigation measures identified in environmental review documents prepared in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) are implemented after a project is approved. Therefore, this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared to ensure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures during the construction and operation phase of the Goal Line Reliability Project.
The City of Escondido is the agency responsible for implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the MND. This MMRP provides the City of Escondido with a convenient mechanism for quickly reviewing all the mitigation measures including the ability to focus on select information such as timing. The MMRP includes the following information for each mitigation measure:
• The phase of the project during which the required mitigation measure must be implemented; • The phase of the project during which the required mitigation measure must be monitored; and • The enforcement agency.
The MMRP includes a checklist to be used during the mitigation monitoring period. The checklist will verify the name of the monitor, the date of the monitoring activity, and any related remarks for each mitigation measure.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Mitigation Measure Implementation
Phase
Monitoring
Phase
Enforcement
Agency
Level of
Significance After
Mitigation
Verification of Compliance
Initial Date Remarks
Biological Resources
MM-BIO-1: A pre-construction nesting bird survey shall be conducted approximately 3 days prior to ground-disturbing activities by a qualified biologist retained by the Applicant. If nests are found during surveys, they shall be flagged and a 250-foot buffer to a 500-foot buffer (for raptors) shall be fenced around the nests. The buffer area shall be kept in place until the young have fledged and leave the nest. To the maximum extent practicable, a minimum buffer zone around occupied nests should be determined by a qualified biologist to avoid impacts to the active nest. The buffer should be maintained during physical ground-disturbing activities. Once nesting has ceased, the buffer may be removed.
Prior to construction Prior to and during
construction
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
Cultural Resources
CUL-1 If requested by one or more participating tribes, the applicant shall enter into a Tribal Cultural Resource Treatment and Monitoring Agreement (also known as a pre-excavation agreement) with a tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project Location (TCA Tribe) prior to issuance of a grading permit to be submitted to the City. The purposes of the agreement are (1) to provide the applicant with clear expectations regarding tribal cultural resources; and (2) to formalize protocols and procedures between the City and the TCA Tribe for the protection and treatment of, including but not limited to, Native American human remains; funerary objects; cultural and religious landscapes; ceremonial items; traditional gathering areas; and cultural items located and/or discovered through a monitoring program in conjunction with the construction of the Proposed Project, including additional archaeological surveys and/or studies, excavations, geotechnical investigations, grading, and all other ground disturbing activities.
Prior to construction Prior to and during
construction
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
CUL-2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (U.S. Department of the Interior, 2008) to prepare the CRMP in coordination with participating tribe(s). The CRMP will include any additional information that can be utilized to determine the appropriate monitoring program. The qualified archeologist and Native American monitors associated with a TCA Tribe will implement the monitoring program, as described in the CRMP. Because the Project is located within shared territory of the Luiseño and Kumeyaay people, Native American monitors representing the interest and values of both the Luiseño and Kumeyaay people shall be retained for the project. The archaeologistshall be responsible for coordinating with the Native American monitor. This verification shall be presented to the City in a letter from the qualified archaeologist that confirms that Native American monitors representing both Luiseño and Kumeyaay TCA Tribes have been retained. The City, prior to any pre-construction meeting, shall approve all persons involved in the monitoring program.
Prior to issuance of a
grading permit
Prior to issuance of a
grading permit
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Significant
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Initial Date Remarks
CUL-3 The qualified archaeologist and, if requested by the participating tribe(s), a Native American monitor shall attend the pre-grading meeting with the grading contractors to explain and coordinate the requirements of the monitoring program.
Prior to Grading Prior to construction City of Escondido Less than Significant
CUL-4 As required by the CRMP, the qualified archaeologist and the Native American monitor shall be on site during the initial grubbing, site grading, excavation or disturbance of the ground surface. The CRMP shall include protocols for monitoring and, if available, shall include any additional information and related monitoring procedures for specific areas of the Project site that have been previously disturbed.
The frequency of inspections shall depend on the rate of excavation, the materials excavated, and any discoveries of tribal cultural resources as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21074. Archaeological and Native American monitoring will be discontinued when the depth of grading and soil conditions no longer retain the potential to contain cultural deposits. The qualified archaeologist, in consultation with the Native American monitor, shall be responsible for determining the duration and frequency of monitoring.
During initial
grubbing
During initial grubbing City of Escondido Less than
Significant
CUL-5 In the event that previously unidentified cultural resources that qualify as historical, unique archaeological, and/or tribal cultural resources are discovered, the qualified archaeologist and the Native American monitor shall have the authority to temporarily divert or temporarily halt ground disturbance operation in the area of discovery to allow for the evaluation of potentially significant cultural resources. Isolates and clearly non-significant deposits shall be minimally documented in the field and collected so the monitored grading can proceed.
During grading During grading City of Escondido Less than Significant
CUL-6 If a potentially significant historical, unique archaeological, and/or tribal cultural resource is discovered, the qualified archaeologist shall notify the City of said discovery. The qualified archaeologist, in consultation with the City, the TCA Tribe and the Native American monitor, shall determine the significance of the discovered resource. Recommendations for the resource’s treatment and disposition shall be made by the qualified archaeologist in consultation with the TCA Tribe and the Native American monitor and be submitted to the City for review and approval.
During construction During construction City of Escondido Less than Significant
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Phase
Enforcement
Agency
Level of
Significance After
Mitigation
Verification of Compliance
Initial Date Remarks
CUL-7 The avoidance and/or preservation of significant cultural resources that qualify as historical, unique archaeological, and/or tribal cultural resources must first be considered and evaluated as required by CEQA. Where any significant resources have been discovered and avoidance and/or preservation measures are deemed to be infeasible by the City, then a research design and data recovery program to mitigate impacts shall be prepared by the qualified archaeologist (using professional archaeological methods), in consultation with the TCA Tribe and the Native American monitor, and shall be subject to approval by the City. The archaeological monitor, in consultation with the Native American monitor, shall determine the amount of material to be recovered for an adequate artifact sample for analysis. Before construction activities are allowed to resume in the affected area, the research design and data recovery program activities must be concluded to the satisfaction of the City.
Prior to and during
construction
Prior to and during
construction
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
CUL-8 As specified by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, if human remains are found on the project site during construction or during archaeological work, the person responsible for the excavation, or his or her authorized representative, shall immediately notify the San Diego County Coroner’s office. Determination of whether the remains are human shall be conducted on-site and in situ where they were discovered by a forensic anthropologist, unless the forensic anthropologist and the Native American monitor agree to remove the remains to an off-site location for examination.
No further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains shall occur until the Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition. A temporary construction exclusion zone shall be established surrounding the area of the discovery so that the area would be protected, and consultation and treatment could occur as prescribed by law. In the event that the remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Most Likely Descendant, as identified by the Native American Heritage Commission, shall be contacted in order to determine proper treatment and disposition of the remains in accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5097.98. The Native American remains shall be kept in-situ, or in a secure location in close proximity to where they were found, and the analysis of the remains shall only occur on-site in the presence of a Native American monitor.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Enforcement
Agency
Level of
Significance After
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Verification of Compliance
Initial Date Remarks
CUL-9 If the qualified archaeologist elects to collect any archaeological materials that qualify as tribal cultural resources, the Native American monitor must be present during any testing or cataloging of those resources. Moreover, if the qualified archaeologist does not collect the archaeological materials that qualify as tribal cultural resources that are unearthed during the ground disturbing activities, the Native American monitor, may at their discretion, collect said resources and provide them to the TCA Tribe for respectful and dignified treatment in accordance with the Tribe’s cultural and spiritual traditions. The project archaeologist shall document evidence that all cultural materials have been curated and/or repatriated as follows:
1) It is the preference of the City that all tribal cultural resources be repatriated to the TCA Tribe as such preference would be the most culturally sensitive, appropriate, and dignified. Therefore, any tribal cultural resources collected by the qualified archaeologist shall be provided to the TCA Tribe. Evidence that all cultural materials collected have been repatriated shall be in the form of a letter from the TCA Tribe to whom the tribal cultural resources have been repatriated identifying that the archaeological materials have been received.
OR
2) Any tribal cultural resources collected by the qualified archaeologist shall be curated with its associated records at a San Diego curation facility or a culturally-affiliated Tribal curation facility that meets federal standards per 36 CFR Part 79, and, therefore, would be professionally curated and made available to other archaeologists/researchers for further study. The collection and associated records, including title, shall be transferred to the San Diego curation facility or culturally affiliated Tribal curation facility, and shall be accompanied by payment of the fees necessary for permanent curation.
Evidence that all cultural materials collected have been curated shall be in the form of a letter from the curation facility stating the prehistoric archaeological materials have been received and that all fees have been paid.
Prior to and during
construction
Prior to and during
construction
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
CUL-10 Prior to the release of the grading bond, a monitoring report and/or evaluation report, if appropriate, which describes the results, analysis and conclusion of the archaeological monitoring program and any data recovery program on the project site shall be submitted by the qualified archaeologist to the City. The Native American monitor shall be responsible for providing any notes or comments to the qualified archaeologist in a timely manner to be submitted with the report. The report will include California Department of Parks and Recreation Primary and Archaeological Site Forms for any newly discovered resources.
Prior to the release
of the grading bond
Prior to the release of
the grading bond
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
Geology and Soils
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Phase
Enforcement
Agency
Level of
Significance After
Mitigation
Verification of Compliance
Initial Date Remarks
PAL-01 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall retain the services of a qualified paleontologist to remain on-call for the duration of the proposed ground disturbing construction activity. The paleontologist selected must be approved by the appropriate City/Lead Agency representative. The qualified paleontologist may also be a qualified archaeologist. Upon approval or request by the City, a paleontological mitigation plan (PMP) outlining procedures and protocols for paleontological monitoring and data recovery shall be prepared for the Proposed Project and submitted to the City for review and approval. The development and implementation of the PMP shall include any additional information that can be utilized to determine the appropriate monitoring program, consultations with the applicant's engineering geologist, as well as a requirement that the curation of all specimens recovered under any scenario shall be through an appropriate repository agreed upon by the City.
All specimens become the property of the City unless the City chooses otherwise. If the City accepts ownership, the curation location may be revised.
The PMP shall include developing a multilevel ranking system, or Potential Fossil Yield Classification (PFYC), as a tool to demonstrate the potential yield of fossils within a given stratigraphic unit. The PMP shall outline the monitoring and salvage protocols to address paleontological resources encountered during ground disturbing activities. As well as the appropriate recording, collection, and processing protocols to appropriately address any resources discovered.
The cost of data recovery is limited to the discovery of a reasonable sample of available material. The interpretation of reasonableness rests with the City, in consultation with the qualified paleontologist.
Prior to issuance of a
grading permit
Prior to issuance of a
grading permit
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Significant
PAL-02 At the completion of all ground-disturbing activities, the qualified paleontologist shall prepare a final paleontological mitigation report summarizing all monitoring efforts and observations, as performed in line with the PMP, and all paleontological resources encountered, if any. As well as providing follow-up reports of any specific discovery, if necessary. If no paleontological resources are identified during monitoring, the final reporting shall be addressed within the archaeological monitoring and/or evaluation report. A standalone paleontological mitigation report is only required if paleontological resources are encountered during monitoring.
After ground
disturbing activities
After ground
disturbing activities
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
Tribal Cultural Resources
CUL-1 through CUL-10 See CUL-1 through
CUL-10
See CUL-1 through
CUL-10
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Significant
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Enforcement
Agency
Level of
Significance After
Mitigation
Verification of Compliance
Initial Date Remarks
MM-TCR-1: Retain a Native American Monitor/Consultant: Prior to the commencement of any ground disturbing activity at the Project site, the Project applicant shall retain a Native American Monitor (Tribal Monitor) that is a documented lineal descendant from an ancestral tribe (of Kumeyay Descent) of the Project area. A copy of the executed contract shall be submitted to the Lead Agency prior to the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing activity. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the proper scheduling of the Tribal Monitor with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. If the scheduled Tribal Monitor does not arrive on time or without prior warning of absence, the work may proceed, IF an archaeological monitor is on-site. Per CUL-02, the participating Tribe(s) shall coordinate with the qualified archaeologist and the applicant to prepare a CRMP document that outlines an agreed upon monitoring program and associated protocols and procedures.
The Tribal Monitor will only be present on-site during the construction phases that involve ground-disturbing activities involving intact, native, previously unexcavated, or undocumented fill sediments, and shall. have the authority to temporarily halt or divert construction equipment if a potential find is made. Ground disturbing activities are defined by the Tribe as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The Tribal Monitor will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the day’s activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The on-site Tribal monitoring shall end when all ground disturbing activities on the Project site are completed, or when the Tribal Representatives or Tribal Monitor have indicated that all upcoming ground-disturbing activities at the Project site have little to no potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs). Upon discovery of any TCRs, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 50 feet) until the find can be assessed. If the find is archaeological in nature, a qualified archaeologist must inspect it and work with the Tribal monitor to determine appropriate evaluation methods. All TCRs unearthed by project activities shall be evaluated by the Tribal monitor and a qualified archaeologist.
If the resources are Native American in origin, the appropriate ancestral Tribe may be offered the respective resources once the finds have been properly documented and analyzed by a qualified archaeologist. The participating Tribe, in consultation with the City and qualified archaeologist, will determine the correct treatment of the artifacts. Repatriation is the preferred manner of treatment. If repatriation
is not feasible, preservation in place or treatment that includes implementation of archaeological data recovery excavations to remove the resource along with subsequent laboratory processing and analysis shall be implemented.
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
City of Escondido Less than
Significant
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EXHIBIT “E”
PLANNING CASE NOS. PL22-0603/PL22-0604/PL23-0239
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED / FINDINGS OF FACT
Environmental Determinations:
1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et. seq.) (“CEQA”), and its implementing regulations (14 C.C.R. § 15000 et seq.) (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City of Escondido (“City”) is the Lead Agency for the project (“Project”), as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the Project.
2. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) for the Project was prepared, published, circulated and reviewed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the local environmental procedures. The decision-making body of the Lead Agency shall adopt the proposed IS/MND only if:
- It finds on the basis of the whole record before it that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and - The IS/MND reflects the Lead Agency's independent judgment and analysis.
3. The Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”), collectively constitute the environmental documentation under and pursuant to CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and local environmental procedures relating to the project, and shall be referred to herein collectively as the "CEQA Documents."
4. The City Council has received the material record supporting all of the CEQA documents for the project. The City Council, finds the following:
- The Final IS/MND reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. - That there is no substantial evidence that the Project or any of its aspects could result in significant adverse impacts, or that cannot be fully mitigated. All previously identified impacts have been mitigated to less than a significant level. - The City Council also finds that the mitigation measures listed in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) will not cause any potentially significant effects.
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- The Final IS/MND has been completed in compliance with CEQA and it constitutes a complete, accurate, adequate and good faith effort at full disclosure under CEQA.
5. Mitigation measures are recommended to be incorporated as part of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The recommended approval of the Project also includes the adoption of the MMRP, attached hereto this Resolution.
6. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(2) and CEQA Guidelines section 15091(e), all documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings are located at the City of Escondido, City Civic Center. The City Clerk, whose office is located at 201 North Broadway, Escondido CA 92025, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission’s decision is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public Records Act.
Plot Plan Findings (Escondido Zoning Code Section 33-1316) With respect to Planning Case No. PL22-0604 (Major Plot Plan), the Planning Commission finds the following:
1. That the use is a permitted use in the zone in which it is located The Project is for construction of a lithium-ion battery storage and is permitted as a “utility” in the General Industrial (M-2) zoning district. The Project includes a zone change to modify the zoning of the property from Planned Development Industrial (PD-I) to M-2 which would allow the proposed use. The intent of the M-2 zoning district is to allow heavy industrial uses which require the less restrictive design guidelines, including the allowance of permitted principal uses outside of a building. The Project would meet the intent of the underlying zoning district.
2. That the plot plan is granted subject to such conditions as deemed necessary to meet the standards of the use and zone in which it is located and to comply with applicable design standards
The Project has been conditioned to comply with the standards of the underlying zoning district.
Principal permitted uses may be located outdoors within the M-2 zoning district which contains less restrictive design guidelines.
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3. That the plot plan is granted subject to such additional conditions as deemed necessary and desirable to preserve the public health, safety and general welfare.
The City’s Staff Development Committee reviewed and conditioned the Project to ensure the Project would not negatively impact the public health, safety, and general welfare. Pursuant to such conditions, the Applicant would be responsible for providing additional information related to battery storage units ultimately selected for the Project. Additionally, the Project would be required to comply with applicable California Fire Code, and is subject to a Hazard Materials Business Plan (HMBP) form the County of San Diego’s Department of Environmental Health. The prepared Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration did not identify any significant impacts to the public health, safety, and general welfare. The conditions as proposed would ensure preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare.
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Exhibit “F”
PLANNING CASE NOS. PL22-0603/PL22-0604/ PL23-0239
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This Project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application received by the City of Escondido on November 03, 2022 and the Project drawings consisting of Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sections, Architectural Elevations, Civil Sheets/Grading, Landscape Plans and Colored Elevations; all designated are approved on December 06, 2023, and shall not be altered without express authorization by the Development Service Department.
For the purpose of these conditions, the term “Applicant” shall also include the Project proponent, owner, permittee, and the Applicant’s successors in interest, as may be applicable.
A. General:
1. Acceptance of Permit. If the Applicant fails to file a timely and valid appeal of this Permit within the applicable appeal period, such inaction by the Applicant shall be deemed to constitute all of the following on behalf of the Applicant:
a. Acceptance of the Permit by the Applicant; and
b. Agreement by the Applicant to be bound by, to comply with, and to do all things required of or by the Applicant pursuant to all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Project Permit or other approval and the provisions of the Escondido Municipal Code or Zoning Code applicable to such Permit.
2. Permit Expiration. If the Permit was filed as or concurrent with a Tentative Map or Planned Development application, the Permit shall expire 36 months from the effective date of approval, unless additional time is granted pursuant to the Map Act or to the Escondido Municipal Code. If not filed as concurrent with a Tentative Map or Planned Development application, the Permit shall automatically expire after one year from the date of this approval, or the expiration date of any extension granted in accordance with the Escondido Municipal Code and Zoning Code.
The Permit shall be deemed expired if a building permit has not been obtained or work has been discontinued in the reliance of that building permit. If no building permits are Resolution No. 2023-160
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required, the City may require a noticed hearing to be scheduled before the authorized agency to determine if there has been demonstrated a good faith intent to proceed, pursuant to and in accordance with the provision of this Permit.
3. Certification. The Director of Development Services, or his/her designee, is authorized and directed to make, or require the Applicant to make, all corrections and modifications to the Project drawings and any other relevant document comprising the Project in its entirety, as necessary to make them internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the Project. This includes amending the Project drawings as necessary to incorporate revisions made by the decision-making body and/or reflecting any modifications identified in these conditions of approval. A final Approved Plan set, shall be submitted to the Planning Division for certification electronically. Said plans must be certified by the Planning Division prior to submittal of any post-entitlement permit, including grading, public improvement, landscape, or building plans for the Project.
4. Conformance to Approved Plans.
a. The operation and use of the subject property shall be consistent with the Project Description and Details of Request, designated with the Approved Plan set. b. Nothing in this Permit shall authorize the Applicant to intensify the authorized activity beyond that which is specifically described in this Permit. c. Once a permit has been issued, the Applicant may request Permit modifications. “Minor" modifications may be granted if found by the Director of Development Services to be in substantial conformity with the Approved Plan set, including all exhibits and Permit conditions attached hereto. Modifications beyond the scope described in the Approved Plan set may require submittal of an amendment to the Permit and approval by the authorized agency.
5. Limitations on Use. Prior to any use of the Project site pursuant to this Permit, all Conditions of Approval contained herein shall be completed or secured to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.
6. Certificate of Occupancy.
a. No change in the character of occupancy or change to a different group of occupancies as described by the Building Code shall be made without first obtaining Resolution No. 2023-160
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a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official, as required, and any such change in occupancy must comply with all other applicable local and state laws. b. Prior to final occupancy, a Planning Final Inspection shall be completed to ensure that the property is in full compliance with the Permit terms and conditions. The findings of the inspection shall be documented on a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.
7. Availability of Permit Conditions.
a. Prior to building permit issuance, the Applicant shall cause a covenant regarding real property to be recorded that sets forth the terms and conditions of this Permit approval and shall be of a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.
b. The Applicant shall make a copy of the term’s conditions of this Permit readily available to any member of the public or City staff upon request. Said terms and conditions shall be printed on any construction plans that are submitted to the Building Division for plan check processing.
8. Right to Entry. The holder of this Permit shall make the premises available for inspection by City staff during construction or operating hours and allow the investigations of property necessary to ensure that minimum codes, regulations, local ordinances and safety requirements are properly followed. The Applicant shall provide such business records, licenses, and other materials necessary upon request to provide evidence of compliance with the conditions of approval, as well as federal, state, or laws.
9. Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws. Nothing in this Permit shall relieve the Applicant from complying with conditions, performance standards, and regulations generally imposed upon activities similar in nature to the activity authorized by this permit. (Permits from other agencies may be required as specified in the Permit’s Details of Request.) This Permit does not relieve the Applicant of the obligation to comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures in effect at the time that any engineering permits or building permits are issued unless specifically waived herein.
No part of this Permit’s approval shall be construed to permit a violation of any part of the Escondido Municipal or Zoning Code. During Project construction and after Project Resolution No. 2023-160
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completion, the Applicant shall ensure the subject land use activities covered by this Permit is conducted in full compliance with all local and state laws.
10. Fees. The appropriate development fees and Citywide Facility fees shall be paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. Through plan check processing, the Applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but not be limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, School Fees, Traffic Mitigation Fees, Flood Control Mitigation Fees, Park Mitigation Fees, Fire Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees, and other fees listed in the Fee Schedule, which may be amended. Arrangements to pay these fees shall be made prior to building permit issuance to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.
Approval of this development project is conditioned upon payment of all applicable development fees and connection fees in the manner provided in Chapter 6 of the Escondido Municipal Code.
11. Public Art Partnership Program. All requirements of the Public Art Partnership Program, Ordinance No. 86-70 shall be satisfied prior to any building permit issuance. The ordinance requires that a public art fee be added at the time of the building permit issuance for the purpose of participating in the City Public Art Program.
12. Clerk Recording.
a. State Law (SB 1535), effective January 1, 2007, requires certain projects to pay fees for purposes of funding the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If the Project is found to have a significant impact to wildlife resources and/or sensitive habitat, in accordance with State law, or if the Project was analyzed through a negative declaration or environmental impact report, the Applicant shall remit to the City of Escondido Planning Division, within two working days of the effective date of the adoption of the environmental document, a check payable to the “San Diego County Clerk,” in the amount that is published by the County Clerk’s Office.
Failure to remit the required fees in full within the specified time noted above will result in County notification to the State that a fee was required but not paid, and could result in State imposed penalties and recovery under the provisions of the Revenue and Taxation code. In addition, Section 21089(b) of the Public Resources Code, and Section 711.4(c) of the Fish and Game Code provide that no project shall be operative, vested, or final until all the required filing fees are paid. The Resolution No. 2023-160
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County Clerk’s Office filing fees for other environmental review documents are adjusted annually by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If the fee increases after the date of this approval, the Applicant shall be responsible for the increase.
b. For more information on filing fees, please refer to the County Clerk’s Office and/or the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5.
13. Legal Description Adequacy. The legal description attached to the application has been provided by the Applicant and neither the City of Escondido nor any of its employees assume responsibility for the accuracy of said legal description.
14. Application Accuracy. The information contained in the application and all attached materials are assumed to be correct, true, and complete. The City of Escondido is relying on the accuracy of this information and Project-related representations in order to process this application. Any permits issued by the City may be rescinded if it is determined that the information and materials submitted are not true and correct. The Applicant may be liable for any costs associated with rescission of such permits.
15. Enforcement. If any of the terms, covenants, or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, the City of Escondido shall have the right to deny or withhold subsequent permit approvals or permit inspections that are derived from the application entitlements herein granted; issue stop work orders; pursue abatement orders, penalties, or other administrative remedies as set forth in state and local laws; or institute and prosecute litigation to compel compliance with such terms, covenants, or conditions or seek damages for their violation. The Applicant shall be notified in advance prior to any of the above actions being taken by the City and shall be given the opportunity to remedy any deficiencies identified by the City.
16. Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Duty to Defend.
a. The Applicant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City) the City, its Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, boards, commissions, departments, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings (including but not limited to legal and administrative proceedings of any kind), suits, fines, Resolution No. 2023-160
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penalties, judgments, orders, levies, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, or injuries, at law or in equity, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorney’s fees and other related litigation costs and expenses (collectively, “Claims”), of every nature caused by, arising out of, or in connection with (i) any business, work, conduct, act, omission, or negligence of the Applicant or the owner of the Property (including the Applicant’s or the owner of the Property’s contractors, subcontractors, licensees, sublessees, invitees, agents, consultants, employees, or volunteers), or such activity of any other person that is permitted by the Applicant or owner of the Property, occurring in, on, about, or adjacent to the Property; (ii) any use of the Property, or any accident, injury, death, or damage to any person or property occurring in, on, or about the Property; or (iii) any default in the performance of any obligation of the Applicant or the owner of the Property to be performed pursuant to any condition of approval for the Project or agreement related to the Project, or any such claim, action, or proceeding brought thereon. Provided, however, that the Applicant shall have no obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as to any Claims that arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event any such Claims are brought against the City, the Applicant, upon receiving notice from the City, shall defend the same at its sole expense by counsel reasonably acceptable to the City and shall indemnify the City for any and all administrative and litigation costs incurred by the City itself, the costs for staff time expended, and reasonable attorney’s fees (including the full reimbursement of any such fees incurred by the City’s outside counsel, who may be selected by the City at its sole and absolute discretion and who may defend the City against any Claims in the manner the City deems to be in the best interests of the City). b. The Applicant further and separately agrees to and shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City (including all Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all Claims brought by any third party to challenge the Project or its approval by the City, including but not limited to any Claims related to the Project’s environmental determinations or environmental review documents, or any other action taken by the City regarding environmental clearance for the Project or any of the Project approvals. Such indemnification shall include the Applicant’s payment for any and all administrative and litigation costs and expenses incurred by the City in defending against any such Claims, including payment for all administrative and litigation costs incurred by the City itself, the costs for staff time expended, and reasonable attorney's fees (including the full reimbursement of any such fees incurred by the City’s outside counsel, who may be selected by the City at its sole Resolution No. 2023-160
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and absolute discretion and who may defend the City against any Claims in the manner the City deems to be in the best interests of the City and the Project). c. The City, in its sole discretion and upon providing notice to the Applicant, may require the Applicant to deposit with the City an amount estimated to cover costs, expenses, and fees (including attorney’s fees) required to be paid by the Applicant in relation to any Claims referenced herein, which shall be placed into a deposit account from which the City may draw as such costs, expenses, and fees are incurred. Within 14 days after receiving written notice from the City, the Applicant shall replenish the deposit account in the amount the City determines is necessary in the context of the further defense of such Claims. To the extent such deposit is required by the City, the amount of such deposit and related terms and obligations shall be expressed in a written Deposit Account Agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form. The City, in its sole and reasonable discretion, shall determine the amount of any initial deposits or subsequent deposits of funds, and the Applicant may provide documentation or information for the City to consider in making its determinations. Nothing within this subsection shall be construed as to relieve the Applicant’s obligations to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as otherwise stated herein.
17. Phasing. A phasing plan shall be submitted for all projects which include more than one building. The phasing plan shall identify the order in which all on- and off-site improvements will be installed, including triggers for improvements resulting from mitigation measures placed on the project through the environmental review process or required for General Plan conformance. The plan shall also identify the order in which structures will be built and occupied, the location of construction fencing at each phase of construction, and any other means necessary to prevent conflicts between construction traffic and users of the occupied buildings. The phasing plan shall be approved by the City Planner, Building Official, City Engineer and Fire Marshal prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the project. The phasing plan shall not be modified without written consent from the City of Escondido.
B. Construction, Maintenance, and Operation Obligations:
1. Code Requirements. All construction shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Escondido Municipal Code, Escondido Zoning Code, California Building Code; and the requirements of the Planning Division, Engineering Services Department, Director of Development Services, Building Official, City Engineer, and the Fire Chief in carrying out Resolution No. 2023-160
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the administration of said codes. Approval of this Permit request shall not waive compliance with any City regulations in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance unless specifically waived herein.
As a condition of receiving the land use approvals specified herein, Applicant shall maintain the property subject to the approvals in compliance with all applicable city codes governing the condition or appearance of property. In addition to compliance with such basic standards, the property subject to these approvals shall also be maintained free of trash, plant debris, weeds, and concrete (other than existing foundations and permanent structures). Any signs placed on the property advertising such property for sale or rent shall be in accordance with applicable laws, and be kept clean, in like-new condition, and free from fading and graffiti at all times. This condition shall be applicable from the date the land use is approved. The failure to comply with this condition shall subject the approvals specified herein to revocation for failure to comply.
2. Agency License and Permitting. In order to make certain on- or off-site improvements associated with the Approved Plan set, the Permit request may require review and clearance from other agencies. Nothing in these Conditions of Approval shall be construed as to waive compliance with other government agency regulations or to obtain permits from other agencies to make certain on- or off-site improvements prior to Final Map recordation, grading permit issuance, building permit issuance, or certificate of occupancy as required. This review may result in conditions determined by the reviewing agency.
At all times during the effective period of this Permit, the Applicant and any affiliated responsible party shall obtain and maintain in valid force and effect, each and every license and permit required by a governmental agency for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the authorized activity.
3. Utilities. All new utilities and utility runs shall be underground, or fee payment in-liue subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4. Signage. All proposed signage associated with the Project must comply with Article 66 (Sign Ordinance) of the Escondido Zoning Code. Separate sign permits will be required for Project signage. All non-conforming signs shall be removed. The Applicant shall submit with any sign permit graphic/list of all signs to be removed and retained, along with any new signage proposed.
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5. Noise. All Project generated noise shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Ordinance 90-08).
6. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of Article 35 (Outdoor Lighting Ordinance) of the Escondido Zoning Code.
7. General Property Maintenance. The property owner or management company shall maintain the property in good visual and functional condition. This shall include, but not be limited to, all exterior elements of the buildings such as paint, roof, paving, signs, lighting and landscaping. The Applicant shall paint and re-paint all building exteriors, accessory equipment, and utility boxes servicing the Project, as necessary to maintain clean, safe, and efficient appearances.
8. Anti-Graffiti. The Applicant shall remove all graffiti from buildings and wall surfaces within 48 hours of defacement, including all areas of the job site for when the Project is under construction.
9. Anti-Litter. The site and surrounding area shall be maintained free of litter, refuse, and debris. Cleaning shall include keeping all publicly used areas free of litter, trash, and garbage.
10. Roof, Wall, and Ground Level Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be screened and concealed from view in accordance with Section 33-1085 of the Escondido Zoning Code.
11. Trash Enclosures. All appropriate trash enclosures or other approved trash systems shall be approved by the Planning and Engineering Division. The property owner or management company shall be responsible for ensuring that enclosures are easily assessable for garbage and recyclables collection; and that the area is managed in a clean, safe, and efficient manner. Trash enclosure covers shall be closed when not in use. Trash enclosures shall be regularly emptied. There shall be the prompt removal of visible signs of overflow of garbage, smells emanating from enclosure, graffiti, pests, and vermin.
12. Staging Construction Areas. All staging areas shall be conducted on the subject property, subject to approval of the Engineering Department. Off-site staging areas, if any, shall be approved through the issuance of an off-site staging area permit/agreement.
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13. Disturbance Coordinator. The Applicant shall designate and provide a point-of-contact whose responsibilities shall include overseeing the implementation of Project, compliance with Permit terms and conditions, and responding to neighborhood concerns.
14. Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal, and Recycling. Applicant shall recycle or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65% of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste for residential projects or portions thereof in accordance with either Section
4.408.2, 4.408.3, or 4.408.4 of the California Green Building Standards Code; and/or for non-residential projects or portions thereof in accordance with either Section 5.408.1.1,
5.408.1.2, or 5.408.1.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code. In order to ensure compliance with the waste diversion goals for all residential and non-residential construction projects, the Applicant must submit appropriate documentation as described in Section 4.408.5 of the California Green Building Standards Code for residential projects or portions thereof, or Section 5.408.1.4 for non-residential projects or portions thereof, demonstrating compliance with the California Green Building Standards Code sections cited above.
15. Construction Equipment Emissions. Applicant shall incorporate measures that reduce construction and operational emissions. Prior to the City’s issuance of the demolition and grading permits for the Project, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that its construction contractor will use a construction fleet wherein all 50-horsepower or greater diesel-powered equipment is powered with California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) certified Tier 4 Interim engines or equipment outfitted with CARB-verified diesel particulate filters. An exemption from this requirement may be granted if (i) the Applicant provides documentation demonstrating that equipment with Tier 4 Interim engines are not reasonably available, and (ii) functionally equivalent diesel PM emission totals can be achieved for the Project from other combinations of construction equipment. Before an exemption may be granted, the Applicant’s construction contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that (i) at least two construction fleet owners/operators in San Diego County were contacted and those owners/operators confirmed Tier 4 Interim equipment could not be located within San Diego County during the desired construction schedule, and (ii) the proposed replacement equipment has been evaluated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (“CalEEMod”) or other industry standard emission estimation method, and documentation provided to the Planning Division confirms that necessary project-generated functional equivalencies in the diesel PM emissions level are achieved.
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C. Parking and Loading/Unloading.
1. A minimum of 11 off-street parking spaces shall be provided at all times. Said parking spaces provided by the Applicant, and any additional parking spaces provided above the required minimum amount, shall be dimensioned per City standards and be maintained in a clean, well-marked condition. The striping shall be drawn on the plans or a note shall be included indicating double-striping per City standards.
2. Parking for disabled persons shall be provided (including “Van Accessible” spaces) in full compliance with the State Building Code.
3. In accordance with the California Green Building Standard Code, at least eight percent of the total number of required spaces shall be designated for clean air vehicles (CAV), and shall be shown on the revised site plan to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building divisions.
4. No contractor or employee may store, or permit to be stored, a commercial or construction vehicle/truck; or personal vehicle, truck, or other personal property on public-right-of-way or other public property without permission of the City Engineer.
D. Landscaping: The property owner or management company assumes all responsibility for maintaining all on-site landscaping; any landscaping in the public right-of-way adjacent to the property, including potted plants; and any retaining and freestanding walls in a manner that satisfies the conditions contained herein.
1. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in a flourishing manner. Appropriate irrigation shall be provided for all landscape areas and be maintained in a fully operational condition.
2. All existing planting and planter areas, including areas within the public right-of-way, shall be repaired and landscaping brought into compliance with current standards. All dead plant material shall be removed and replaced by the property owner or management company.
3. If at the time of planning final inspection that it is determined that sufficient screening is not provided, the Applicant shall be required to provide additional landscaping improvements to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
4. The landscaped areas shall be free of all foreign matter, weeds and plant material not approved as part of the landscape plan.
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5. Failure to maintain landscaping and the site in general may result in the setting of a public hearing to revoke or modify the Permit approval.
6. Landscaping Plans. Applicant shall install all required improvements including screening walls, retaining walls, storm improvements, and landscaping in substantial conformance to the planting and irrigation schedule as shown on the final Approved Plan set. a. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval, if meeting any of the criteria listed under Section 33-1323 of the Zoning Code. Five copies of detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department with the second submittal of the grading plan. The initial submittal of the landscape plans shall include the required plan check fees, paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal. Details of Project fencing and walls, including materials and colors, shall be provided on the landscape plans. (Building permits may also be required.) The landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division and Engineering Services Department prior to issuance of grading permits, and shall be equivalent or superior to the conceptual landscape plans included as part of the Approved Plan set, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. The required landscape and irrigation plans(s) shall comply with the provisions, requirements and standards outlined in Article 62 (Landscape Standards) of the Escondido Zoning Code, except where stricter requirements are imposed by the State of California. b. Screening walls, retaining walls, storm improvements, and landscaping (i.e. planting and irrigation) is to be provided prior to final occupancy. c. The installation of the landscaping and irrigation shall be inspected by the Project landscape architect upon completion. He/she shall complete a Certificate of Landscape Compliance certifying that the installation is in substantial compliance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans and City standards. The Applicant shall submit the Certificate of Compliance to the Planning Division and request a final inspection.
d. Any new freestanding walls and/or retaining walls shall incorporate decorative materials or finishes, and shall be indicated on the landscaping plans. (Building permits may also be required.) All freestanding walls visible from points beyond the Project site shall be treated with a protective sealant coating to facilitate Resolution No. 2023-160
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graffiti removal. The sealant shall be a type satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.
e. New or retrofitted trash enclosures shall accommodate vertical climbing plants, vines with support trellis panels, clinging non-deciduous or fast-growing shrubbery that will screen the enclosures wall surface. The Director of Development Services shall find that the proposed landscaping design, material, or method provides approximate equivalence to the specific requirements of this condition or is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of these provisions.
E. Specific Planning Division Conditions:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, included as Exhibit “D” of this resolution, are implemented.
2. All screen walls proposed for the site shall be constructed of decorative material (slump block, split faced, etc.) subject to approval of the Development Services Director.
3. The applicant shall plant enhanced landscaping, including but not limited to deciduous climbing vines, adjacent to the screen wall to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or their designee and it shall be noted on the landscape plans submitted for the landscaping permit.
4. Prior to building permit issuance and in the event battery enclosure stacking exceeds 20-feet in height, the applicant shall step-back battery stacking to the extent feasible and to satisfaction of the Development Services Director or their designee.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an Administrative Adjustment Permit for construction of the 12-foot screen walls.
F. Specific Engineering Division Conditions:
GENERAL
1. The location of all existing on-site and adjacent utilities and storm drain facilities shall be determined by the Developer’s engineer. If a conflict occurs with the proposed project or improvements, the project design shall be changed to avoid utilities and or easements.
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with the owner of the utility/facility/easement prior to approval of the Grading Plans. This utility/facility/easement relocation work shall be completed prior to issuance of Building Permits.
2. As surety for the construction of required off-site and/or on-site improvements, bonds and agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney shall be posted by the developer with the City of Escondido prior to the approval of the Grading Plans. The Developer shall post securities in accordance with the City prepared Bond and Fee Letter based on a final Engineer’s Estimate of Grading and Improvements Cost prepared by the project engineer.
The Developer is required to provide a Cash Clean Up deposit for all grading, landscaping, private Improvements and onsite drainage improvements prior to approval of Grading Plans and issuance of Grading Permit. This Cash Clean Up Deposit amount shall be 10% of the total cost of the project private improvements, drainage and landscaping. The Developer is required to provide Performance (100% of total public improvement cost estimate), Labor and Material (50% of total public improvement cost estimate) and Guarantee and Warrantee (10 % of total public improvement cost estimate) bonds for all public improvements prior to approval of the Improvement Plans and issuance of Building Permits. All improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. No Building Permits shall be issued for any construction within this Project until:
a) All conditions have been fulfilled: or
b) Those conditions unfulfilled at the time of an application for Building Permits shall be secured and agreements executed in a form and manner satisfactory to the City Attorney and City Engineer.
4. If site conditions change adjacent to the proposed development prior to completion of the project, the developer will be responsible to modify his/her improvements to accommodate these changes. The determination and extent of the modification shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5. All public improvements shall be constructed in a manner that does not damage existing public improvements. Any damage shall be determined by and corrected to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC
1. For this project the required street improvements that meet City of Escondido current Circulation Element and Engineering Standards to North Tulip Street have been completed.
Any existing sidewalk, curb and gutter or pavement damaged during construction shall be replaced per the City Engineer.
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2. The Developer may be responsible for an overlay of North Tulip Street due to the many utility trenches necessary to serve this project. The determination of the extent of the overlay shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3. Access to this project shall be improved with alley-type driveways in accordance with Escondido Standard Drawing No. G-5-E with a minimum throat width of 24 feet.
4. All on-site roads, driveways, and parking areas shall be private. Typical sections and design details shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Community Development Director.
5. The developer will be required to provide a detailed detour and traffic control plan, for all construction within existing right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Traffic Engineer and the Field Engineer. This plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of an Encroachment Permit for construction within the public right-of-way.
6. The developer shall complete signing and striping for any new or existing driveways per Escondido design standards and Traffic Engineer approval.
7. Adequate horizontal sight distance shall be provided at all street intersections. Increased parkway widths, open space easements, and restrictions on landscaping shall be provided for adequate sight distance and subject to approval of the City Engineer.
8. The developer shall be required to construct an emergency access road to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Fire Marshal.
9. Pedestrian access routes shall be provided into the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10. All gated entrances shall be designed and improved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
GRADING
1. A site grading and erosion control plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be approved by the Engineering Department. The first submittal of the grading plan shall be accompanied by a digital copy of the preliminary soils and geotechnical report. The soils engineer will be required to indicate in the soils report that he/she has reviewed the grading design and found it to be in conformance with his/her recommendations.
2. Erosion control, including riprap, interim slope planting, sandbags, or other erosion control measures shall be provided to control sediment and silt from the project. The developer shall be responsible for maintaining all erosion control facilities throughout the project.
3. The developer shall be responsible for the recycling of all excavated materials designated as Industrial Recyclables (soil, asphalt, sand, concrete, land clearing brush and rock) at a recycling center or other location(s) approved by the City Engineer.
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4. A Construction General Permit is required from the State Water Resources Control Board for all storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading, and excavation results in a land disturbance of one or more acres.
5. Lot drainage shall meet the requirements of current Escondido Design Standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall include the construction of necessary brow ditches or other measures to convey runoff throughout the site.
6. All existing foundations and structures, other than those designated “to remain” on the Tentative Map, shall be removed or demolished from the site.
7. All driveway grades shall conform to current Escondido Design Standards and Escondido Standard Drawings.
8. All project areas shall be graded above the 100-year flood level of the area of inundation and shall be graded to provide adequate additional freeboard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. Any proposed retaining walls shall be shown on and permitted as part of the site grading plan. Profiles and structural details shall be shown on the site grading plan and the Soils Engineer shall state on the plans that the proposed retaining wall design is in conformance with the recommendations and specifications as outlined in their report. Structural calculations shall be submitted for review by a Consulting Engineer for all walls not covered by the Regional or City Standard Drawings. The cost of any independent third party review deemed necessary by the City Engineer shall be reimbursed by the developer. Retaining walls or deepened footings that are to be constructed as part of building structure will be permitted as part of the Building Department plan review and permit process.
10. Trash enclosures shall be constructed to comply with storm water quality management requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE
1. Final on-site and off-site storm drain improvements shall be determined to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall be based on a drainage study to be prepared by the Engineer of Work. The drainage study shall be in conformance with the City of Escondido Design Standards.
2. All on-site storm drains not in public easements are private. The responsibility for maintenance of these storm drains shall be that of the property owner.
3. The project shall limit drainage flows to their pre-construction rates. Details and calculations for the detention basin or equivalent system shall be submitted and approved as part of the grading plan check.
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4. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) in compliance with the City’s latest adopted Storm Water Design Manual shall be prepared for all newly created or replaced onsite impervious areas, impervious frontage, and required offsite improvements. The SWQMP shall be submitted for approval with the final improvement and grading plans. The SWQMP shall include hydro-modification calculations, treatment calculations, postconstruction storm water treatment measures, and maintenance requirements.
5. All site drainage with emphasis on the roadway, parking, and driveway areas shall be treated to remove expected contaminants using a high efficiency non-mechanical method of treatment. The City highly encourages the use of bio-retention areas as the primary method of storm water retention and treatment. The landscape plans will need to reflect these areas of storm water treatment.
6. Site Design and Source Control Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented to the maximum extent practicable. Downspouts from buildings shall be directed to landscaping to allow the infiltration of runoff into the ground. Where feasible, runoff from the hardscape areas shall be directed to landscaped areas to allow infiltration into the ground.
7. All permeable surfaces within the project footprint that are subject to vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading.
8. The developer will be required to have the current owner of the property sign, notarize, and record a Storm Water Control Facility Maintenance Agreement.
WATER SUPPLY
1. The final locations and sizing of all required water mains, water services, fire hydrants, detector check assemblies, and other water appurtenances shall be designed and installed to the satisfaction of the Director of Utilities and the Utilities Engineer.
2. All on-site water lines and backflow prevention devices beyond the City water meter or DCA shall be considered a private water system. The property owner shall be responsible for all maintenance of these water lines and appurtenances.
3. A 1-inch minimum water service, 1-inch water meter, and backflow prevention device shall be required for domestic water supply per City of Escondido Design Standards and Standard Drawings. Water meters and backflow prevention devices shall not be installed within a driveway apron or on private drive areas.
4. No trees or deep-rooted bushes shall be planted within 10-feet of any water mains.
5. There shall be no permanent structures located within the City’s Public utility Easements.
6. Backflow prevention assemblies are private. Backflows shall be located directly behind the public meter.
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7. Any water services to be replaced, reconnected or relocated as a part of this project shall be replaced in entirety from the public water main to the public water meter to the satisfaction of the Utilities Engineer and Water Distribution Department.
8. Any fire hydrants to be replaced, reconnected or relocated as a part of this project shall be replaced in entirety from the public water main to the fire hydrant per the satisfaction of the Utilities Engineer and Water Distribution. All existing fire hydrants shall meet current City of Escondido standards.
9. The Developer shall disconnect at the public main, all water services and fire hydrants laterals to be abandoned, to the satisfaction of the Utilities Engineer and Water Distribution Department.
SEWER
1. A private 6-inch minimum PVC sewer lateral with a standard clean-out within 18-inches of the Public Utility Easement or ROW shall is required for the project and shall be shown on the Improvement and Grading plans. Sewer laterals less than 8-inches in diameter shall connect to the sewer main with a wye or Inserta-Tee.
2. All sewer laterals shall be constructed per current City of Escondido Design Standards and Standard Drawings and per the current Uniform Plumbing Code.
3. No trees or deep-rooted bushes shall be planted within 15-feet of any sewer main or within 10-feet of any sewer lateral. Sewer laterals shall be 5-feet horizontally clear from other utilities.
4. All sewer laterals shall be considered a private sewer system. The property owner shall be responsible for all maintenance of sewer laterals to the public sewer main.
5. Any sewer mains, laterals, and appurtenances shall be designed and constructed per current City of Escondido Design Standards and Standard Drawings, and to the satisfaction of the Utilities Engineer.
6. The project design shall be such that all existing or new sewer manholes are accessible at all times by City Vactor trucks for maintenance.
7. The Developer shall cap and plug at the public sewer main all sewer lines and laterals to be abandoned, to the satisfaction of the Utilities Engineer and the City Inspector.
8. The location of all sewer laterals shall be shown on the grading and improvement plans.
LANDSCAPE
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1. A site landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Department with the second submittal of the grading plan. The initial submittal of the landscape plans shall include the required plan check fees in effect at the time of the submittal.
2. Permanent landscaping shall be installed along the project frontage and all areas disturbed by the project (including offsite areas). The landscaping, including storm water treatment BMPs, shall be maintained by the Property Owner.
CASH SECURITY AND FEES
1. A cash security shall be posted to pay any costs incurred by the City to clean-up eroded soils and debris, repair damage to public or private property and improvements, install new BMPs, and stabilize and/or close-up a non-responsive or abandoned project. Any moneys used by the City for cleanup or damage will be drawn from this security and the grading permit will be revoked by written notice to the developer until the required cash security is replaced. The cleanup cash security shall be released upon final acceptance of the grading and improvements for this project. The amount of the cash security shall be 10% of the total estimated cost of the grading, drainage, landscaping, and best management practices items of work with a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $50,000, unless a higher amount is deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
2. The developer shall be required to pay all development fees of the City in effect at the time, and in such amounts as may prevail when building permits are issued.
G. Specific Fire Division Conditions:
1. The Project shall comply with all currently adopted California Fire codes (CFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, minimum Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements, and all other adopted state and national standards at the time of building plan submittal.
2. The applicant shall provide all Fire Department approved, on-site, all-weather- access and adequate water supply prior to the start of construction of the battery energy storage facility.
3. The applicant shall submit an updated technical report (as per Ch 1 of the CFC), outlining the chosen battery product to be used. Manufacture specifications of the chosen product shall be included in the report. Report shall be provided and approved by the Escondido Fire Department prior to grading plan submittal.
4. The applicant shall provide smoke and fire detection, fire control and suppression, and gas detection for the chosen battery product as required per the current adopted versions CFC and NFPA.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ESCONDIDO
ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FOR AN INCREASE IN FENCE
HEIGHT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS IN THE INDUSTRIAL
AND COMMERCIAL ZONES THROUGH THE
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT PERMIT PROCESS
The City Council of the City of Escondido, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings:
a) Onward Energy (“Applicant”) filed a land use development application (Planning Case Nos.
PL22-0603, PL22-0604, and PL23-0239), constituting a request for a Zone Map Amendment to amend the zoning designation from Planned Development Industrial (PD-I) to General Industrial (M-2); a Zone Text Amendment to amend the Escondido Zoning Code to allow for an increase in fence height for commercial and industrial zone properties through the Administrative Adjustment Permit process; and a Major Plot Plan Permit, to permit construction of a lithium-ion battery storage utility (“Project”) on a 6.2 gross acre site location at 555 N Tulip Street (APN: 232-131-25-00), in the Planned Development (PD-I) zone; and b) The subject property is all that real property described in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by this refence as though fully set forth herein (“Property”); c) The intent and purpose of the Zone Text Amendment is to amend the Escondido Zoning Code to allow for an increase in fence height in commercial and industrial zone properties through the Administrative Adjustment Permit process; and
d) A verified application was submitted to, and processed by the Planning Division of the Development Servies Department as Planning Case No. PL23-0239, and seeks approval of a Zone Text 401
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Amendment to amend the Escondido Zoning Code to allow for an increase in fence height for commercial and industrial zone properties through the Administrative Adjusmtent Permit process, unless the request is associated with a discretionary action requiring a public hearing; and e) Said application was processed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Escondido Municipal and Zoning Code, and the applicable procedures and time limits specified by the Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Section 65920 eq. seq) and the California Enviromental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 210000 et. seq); and
f) The Planning Division of the Development Servies Department completed its review and scheduled and held a public hearing regarding the Zone Text Amendment before the Planning Commission on October 24, 2023. Following the public hearing on October 24, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-19, which recommended that the City Council approve the Zone Text Amendment and amend the Escondido Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Proper notices of a public hearing have been given and public hearings have been held before the Planning Commission and the City Council on this issue.
SECTION 3. The City Council did on December 6, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law. Evidence was submitted to and considered by the City Council including without limitation:
a) Written information including application materials and other written and graphical information.
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c) The City Council staff report, dated December 6, 2023, which along with its attachments is incorporated herein by this refernce as though fully set forth herein, including the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the request.
d) Additional information submitted during the public hearing.
SECTION 4. Upon consideration of the Findings of Fact, attached as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth, the December 06, 2023, City Council staff report, and the Planning Commission recommendation, based on the totality of the record and evidence described and referenced in this Ordinance, the City Council approves the amendment the Escondido Zoning Code, ,and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein.
SCECTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. On December 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-160 for adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and adoption of a Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Project. A Notice of Determination will be filed with the County of San Diego per CEQA Guidelines Section 15075.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves the amendment to the Escondido Zoning Code as shown on Exhibit “C” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 7. Concurrently with the action on this Ordinance, the City Council is taking a number of actions in furtherance of the Project, as generally described in the December 6, 2023, City Council staff report. No single component of the series of actions made in connection with the Project shall be effective unless and until is approved by an Ordinance or resolution and is procedurally effective in the matter provided by State Law. Therefore, this Ordinance shall become effective and operative only if City Council Resolution No. 2023-160 is adopted prior to adoption of this Ordinance. 403
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SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jursdicition, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
SECTION 9. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and to cause the same or a summary to be published one time within 15 days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Escondido.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk is hereby directed to update the Escondido Zoning Code to reflect the amendment approved by this Ordinance as shown in Exhibit “C.” SECTION 12. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of the passage. 404
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT “B”
PLANNING CASE NOS. PL22-0603/PL22-0604/PL23-0239
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED / FINDINGS OF FACT
Environmental Determinations:
1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et. seq.) (“CEQA”), and its implementing regulations (14 C.C.R. § 15000 et seq.) (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City of Escondido (“City”) is the Lead Agency for the project (“Project”), as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the Project.
2. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) for the Project was prepared, published, circulated and reviewed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the local environmental procedures. The decision-making body of the Lead Agency shall adopt the proposed IS/MND only if:
- It finds on the basis of the whole record before it that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and - The IS/MND reflects the Lead Agency's independent judgment and analysis.
3. The Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”), collectively constitute the environmental documentation under and pursuant to CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and local environmental procedures relating to the project, and shall be referred to herein collectively as the "CEQA Documents."
4. The City Council has received the material record supporting all of the CEQA documents for the project. The City Council, finds the following:
- The Final IS/MND reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. - That there is no substantial evidence that the Project or any of its aspects could result in significant adverse impacts, or that cannot be fully mitigated. All previously identified impacts have been mitigated to less than a significant level. - The City Council also finds that the mitigation measures listed in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) will not cause any potentially significant effects.
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- The Final IS/MND has been completed in compliance with CEQA and it constitutes a complete, accurate, adequate and good faith effort at full disclosure under CEQA.
5. Mitigation measures are recommended to be incorporated as part of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The recommended approval of the Project also includes the adoption of the MMRP, attached hereto this Resolution.
6. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(2) and CEQA Guidelines section 15091(e), all documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings are located at the City of Escondido, City Civic Center. The City Clerk, whose office is located at 201 North Broadway, Escondido CA 92025, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission’s decision is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public Records Act.
Zone Text Amendment(Escondido Zoning Code Section 33-1263) With respect to Planning Case No. PL23-0239 (Zone Text Amendment), the Planning Commission finds the following:
1. That the public health, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected by the proposed change;
The Project will amend the Escondido Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 33) to allow for an increase in fence height for commercial and industrial zoned properties by twenty-five percent (25%) and fifty percent (50%), respectively, through an administrative adjustment process subject to review by the City of Escondido and the requirements set forth within Article 61 of Chapter 33. The Zone Text Amendment is limited to the aforementioned zoning districts and would not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. The increase in fence/wall height would allow the Applicant to secure the site more effectively and would serve as a physical screen of the battery units.
2. That the property involved is suitable for the uses permitted by the proposed zone; The Zone Text Amendment (“ZTA”) would apply to only commercial and industrial zones, and would allow for an increase in fence/wall height on a case-by-case basis, reviewed and analyzed through the administrative adjustment process. The proposed ZTA is suitable for commercial and industrial zone properties in that it provides a mechanism for additional screening of a site for land use, and/or security purposes, which improves visual character of a property and supports public health, safety, and welfare.
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3. That the uses permitted by the proposed zone would not be detrimental to surrounding properties;
The Zone Text Amendment is limited in scope and applicable to the industrial and commercial zones only. The ZTA does not include an expansion of permitted uses within these zoning districts, and in and of itself would not be detrimental to surrounding properties as walls/fences are permitted currently up to 8-feet in height. The administrative adjustment process requires public notification to surrounding properties even when not associated with a discretionary action requiring a public hearing.
4. That the proposed change is consistent with the adopted general plan; The Zoning Text Amendment would allow for an increase in fence/wall height on a case-by-case basis for the industrial and commercial zones. The proposed change would be consistent with the adopted general plan as it would be limited to zones which have the least restrictive design guidelines and more intensive use allowances that may require screening of outdoor components permitted within the zone, such as the General Industrial (M-2) zoning district. Further, the proposed amendment would align with Land Use Policy 10.9, which seeks to “allow more flexible requirements affecting…screening of outside storage…depending on location and visibility from off-site areas on properties designated General Industrial.”
5. That the proposed change of zone does not establish a residential density below seventy (70) percent of the maximum permitted density of any lot or parcel of land previously zoned R-3, R-4, or R-5 unless the exceptions regarding dwelling unit density can be made pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 6;
The Zone Text Amendment is limited to an increase in fence/wall height in the commercial and industrial zones. It would have no impacts to residential zoning densities.
6. That the relationship of the proposed change is applicable to specific plans The Zone Text Amendment would be limited to Chapter 33 (Zoning) of the Escondido Municipal Code, and does not propose modifications to specific plan documents.
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Exhibit “C”
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT
Subsection (e) of Section 33-1221 of Division 2 of Article 61 of Chapter 33 of the Escondido Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Subsection (e), and a new Subsection (f) of Section 33-1221 are hereby added as follows:
Sec. 33-1221. Administrative adjustment defined.
(e) Up to a twenty-five (25) percent increase in fence height for commercial zoned properties, and up to a fifty (50) percent increase in fence height for industrial zoned properties; and
(f) Other adjustments as specified by this chapter.
Subsection (c) of Section 33-1223 of Division 2 of Article 61 of Chapter 33 of the Escondido Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Subsection (c) of Section 33-1223 is hereby added as follows:
Sec. 33-1223. Application and procedure.
(c) Administrative Adjustment Procedure. The director shall review the requested adjustment, the applicant’s justification, the compatibility with adjacent properties or improvements and any other pertinent factor(s). If an administrative adjustment is associated with a discretionary application that requires a public hearing, the request shall be reviewed by the appropriate decision-making body for the discretionary action, and a separate application or Notice of Intended Decision is not required.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING
DISTRICT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT – INDUSTRIAL (PD-I) TO GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (M-2)
The City Council of the City of Escondido, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings:
a) Onward Energy (“Applicant”) filed a land use development application (Planning Case Nos.
PL22-0603, PL22-0604, and PL23-0239), constituting a request for a Zone Map Amendment to amend the zoning designation from Planned Development Industrial (PD-I) to General Industrial (M-2); a Zone Text Amendment to amend the Escondido Zoning Code to allow for an increase in fence height for commercial and industrial zone properties through the Administrative Adjustment Permit process; and a Major Plot Plan Permit, to permit construction of a lithium-ion battery storage utility (“Project”) on a 6.2 gross acre site location at 555 N Tulip Street (APN: 232-131-25-00), in the Planned Development (PD-I) zone; b) The subject property is all that real property described in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by this refence as though fully set forth herein (“Property”); c) The intent and purpose of the Zone Map Amendment is to amend the Esconido Zoning Map to allow for construction of a lithium-ion battery storage utility in the M-2 zoning district; d) A verified application was submitted to, and processed by the Planning Division of the Development Servies Department as Planning Case No. PL22-0603, and seeks approval of a Zone Map Amendment to rezone the subject property from Planned Development – Industrial (PD-I) to General Industrial (M-2); and
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e) Said application was processed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Escondido Municipal and Zoning Code, and the applicable procedures and time limits specified by the Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Section 65920 eq. seq) and the California Enviromental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 210000 et. seq); and
f) The Planning Division of the Development Services Department completed its review and scheduled and held a public hearing regarding the Zone Map Amendment before the Planning Commission on October 24, 2023. Following the public hearing on October 24, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-19, which recommended that the City Council approve the Zone Map Amendment and amend the Escondido Zoning Map.
SECTION 2: Proper notices of a public hearing have been given and public hearings have been held before the Planning Commission and City Council on this issue.
SECTION 3. The City Council did on December 6, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law. Evidence was submitted to and considered by the City Council including without limitation:
a) Written information including application materials and other written and graphical information.
b) Oral testimony from City staff, interested parties, and the public. c) The City Council staff report, dated December 6, 2023, which along with its attachments is incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth hherein, including the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the request.
d) Additional information submitted during the public hearing. 411
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SECTION 4. Upon consideration of the Findings of Fact, attached as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth, the December 6, 2023, City Council staff report, and the Planning Commission recommendation, based on the totality of the record and evidence described and reference in this Ordinance, the City Council approves the amendment to the Escondido Zoning Map, and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. On December 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-160 for adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and adoption of a Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Project. A Notice of Determination will be filed with the County of San Diego per CEQA Guidelines Section 15075.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves the amendment to the zoning designation for the subject property as shown on Exhibit “C” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 7. Concurrently with the action on this Ordinance, the City Council is taking a number of actions in furtherance of the Project, as generally described in the December 6, 2023, City Council staff report. No single component of the series of actions made in connection with the Project shall be effective unless and until is approved by an Ordinance or resolution and is procedurraly effective in the matter provided by State Law. Therefore, this Ordinance shall become effective and operative only if City Council Resolution No. 2023-160 is adopted prior to adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
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SECTION 9. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and to cause the same or a summary to be published one time within 15 days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Escondido.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk is herey directed to amend the City of Escondido Zoning Map to reflect the amendment approved by this Ordinance as shown in Exhibit “C.” SECTION 12. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of the passage. 413
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Ordinance No. 2023-17
Exhibit "A"
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EXHIBIT “B”
PLANNING CASE NOS. PL22-0603/PL22-0604/PL23-0239
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED / FINDINGS OF FACT
Environmental Determinations:
1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et. seq.) (“CEQA”), and its implementing regulations (14 C.C.R. § 15000 et seq.) (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City of Escondido (“City”) is the Lead Agency for the project (“Project”), as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the Project.
2. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) for the Project was prepared, published, circulated and reviewed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the local environmental procedures. The decision-making body of the Lead Agency shall adopt the proposed IS/MND only if:
- It finds on the basis of the whole record before it that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and - The IS/MND reflects the Lead Agency's independent judgment and analysis.
3. The Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”), collectively constitute the environmental documentation under and pursuant to CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and local environmental procedures relating to the project, and shall be referred to herein collectively as the "CEQA Documents."
4. The City Council has received the material record supporting all of the CEQA documents for the project. The City Council, finds the following:
- The Final IS/MND reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. - That there is no substantial evidence that the Project or any of its aspects could result in significant adverse impacts, or that cannot be fully mitigated. All previously identified impacts have been mitigated to less than a significant level. - The City Council also finds that the mitigation measures listed in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) will not cause any potentially significant effects.
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- The Final IS/MND has been completed in compliance with CEQA and it constitutes a complete, accurate, adequate and good faith effort at full disclosure under CEQA.
5. Mitigation measures are recommended to be incorporated as part of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The recommended approval of the Project also includes the adoption of the MMRP, attached hereto this Resolution.
6. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(2) and CEQA Guidelines section 15091(e), all documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings are located at the City of Escondido, City Civic Center. The City Clerk, whose office is located at 201 North Broadway, Escondido CA 92025, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission’s decision is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public Records Act.
Amendments and Zone Changes (Escondido Zoning Code Section 33-1263) With respect to Planning Case No. PL22-0603 (Zone Map Amendment), the Planning Commission finds the following:
1. That the public health, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected by the proposed change;
The Project will amend the underlying zoning designation from Planned Development Industrial (PD-I) to General Industrial (M-2). The proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of General Industrial (GI), as indicated in Figure II-6 of the City’s General Plan Land Use and Community Form chapter of the 2012 General Plan. The Project’s proposed use is permitted by the M-2 zoning designation and would be consistent with performance standards for uses located within the zoning district. The zone change does not result in intensification of land uses that are already permitted within the M-2 zoning district and would not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare.
2. That the property involved is suitable for the uses permitted by the proposed zone; The property is suitable for the uses permitted by the proposed zone, M-2. The property is approximately 6.5 acres, and the Project will disturb approximately 4.2 acres of the site to store the lithium-ion battery storage utility. The site contains an existing natural gas facility that will continue to operate, and would be complemented by the lithium-ion battery storage utility. The M-2 zoning district allows utilities as permitted by-right, and the proposed use would be consistent with existing infrastructure and use of the site.
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The Project is surrounded by General Industrial and Light Industrial zoned parcels, all with underlying land use designation of General Industrial, to the northeast, north, and northwest, and a flood control channel to the south. The Project would amend the existing zone of the subject property to permit uses already permitted in the surrounding zones. The Project would be permitted by-right and is consistent with the industrial nature of the area. The site contains an existing natural gas facility that has not been detrimental to surrounding properties; and the Project would complement the existing facility.
3. That the uses permitted by the proposed zone would not be detrimental to surrounding properties;
The Project is surrounded by General Industrial and Light Industrial zoned parcels, all with underlying land use designation of General Industrial, to the northeast, north, and northwest, and a flood control channel to the south. The Project would amend the existing zone of the subject property to permit uses already permitted in the surrounding zones. The Project would be permitted by-right and is consistent with the industrial nature of the area. The site contains an existing natural gas facility that has not been detrimental to surrounding properties; and the Project would complement the existing facility.
4. That the proposed change is consistent with the adopted general plan; The proposed amendment would make the underlying zoning designation consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use Designation of General Industrial (GI). As indicated on Figure II-6 of the General Plan Land Use and Community Form chapter, the General Industrial (M-2) zoning designation is consistent with the GI land use designation, thus ensuring consistency with the adopted general plan.
5. That the proposed change of zone does not establish a residential density below seventy (70) percent of the maximum permitted density of any lot or parcel of land previously zoned R-3, R-4, or R-5 unless the exceptions regarding dwelling unit density can be made pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 6;
The Project does not include a residential component and is limited to amending an industrial land use designation.
6. That the relationship of the proposed change is applicable to specific plans.
The Project site is not within any specific plans, and the zone map amendment does not include changes to existing specific plans. The zone map amendment would only apply to the subject site.
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Exhibit “C”
CHANGE OF ZONING CLASSIFICATION
APN 232-131-25-00
PL22-0603/PL22-0604/PL23-0239
The parcel associated with the proposed Change of Zoning Classification are as follows:
APN Existing Zoning Classification Proposed Zoning Classification 232-131-25-00
Planned Development –
Industrial (PD-I)
General Industrial (M-2)
The Escondido Zoning Map is amended as shown on the following page, as attached hereto and made a part hereof. The subject parcel will carry the M-2 zoning classification. The entire, existing Zoning Map is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to change any chapter numbers, article numbers, and section numbers in the event that the adoption of this Zone Map Amendment reveals that there is a conflict, in order to avoid confusion.
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Zoning Map to be changed from Planned Development –
Industrial (PD-I) to General Industrial (M-2).
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STAFF REPORT
December 6, 2023
File Number 0720-90
SUBJECT
Unclassified Service Schedule, Salary Plans, and Full-Time Compensation Schedule
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council Approve
1. Resolution No. 2023-146: Amending the Salary Schedule and Salary and Benefits Plan for the Unclassified and Management Groups;
2. Resolution No. 2023-147: Amending the Part-time Salary Plan.
3. Resolution No. 2023-166: Amending the full-time compensation schedule for all employee groups.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua
FISCAL ANALYSIS
All financial impacts related to Resolutions 2023-146, 2023-147, 2023-166 were addressed in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget adopted on June 21, 2023.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The City annually updates the Salary Schedule for the Unclassified and Management Salary groups, and annually updates the Part-Time Salary Plan. The Schedule and the Salary Plan are legally required elements of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations established pursuant to state law and the Escondido Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND
The California Government Code, the California Code of Regulations and the Escondido Municipal Code all require the City to formally maintain a list of all unclassified position titles. For example, the California Code of Regulations requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring member’s pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed “on a pay schedule that is approved by the governing body.” The law also requires that this type of item be adopted as a matter of “current business” by the governing body.
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The Human Resources Department conducts job studies to ensure that job classifications accurately reflect current job duties. The City of Escondido is also undergoing a Citywide classification & compensation study with a consultant. If a classification is experiencing a recruitment or retention issue, a classification and compensation study is conducted to ensure that the salary is competitive within the labor market. As a general rule, the City strives to be within 5% +/- of the public agency market median for comparable positions. Changes recommended at this time are identified on Exhibit A and Exhibit B, which are attached to Resolution No. 2023-146.
Minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2024. The Part-Time Salary Plan has been adjusted to meet this requirement. Changes recommended at this time are identified on Exhibit A, which is attached to Resolution No. 2023-147.
Subdivision (a) of the California Code of Regulations section 570.5 defines the requirements for a publicly available pay schedule used to determine pay rates. Pay rates shall be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule, which must by duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body; identify the position title for every employee position; show the pay rate as a single amount of multiple amounts; indicate the time base; be posted at the office of the employer, be immediately accessible and available for public review, or posted on the employer’s website; indicate the effective date and date of any revisions; be retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; may not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the pay rate. The fulltime compensation schedule, which includes amendmentsthat will take effect on December 24, 2023, is outlined in Exhibit A, which is attached to Resolution No. 2023-166.
RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2023-146
b. Resolution No. 2023-146 – Exhibit A
c. Resolution No. 2023-146 – Exhibit B
d. Resolution No. 2023-147
e. Resolution No. 2023-147 – Exhibit A
f. Resolution No. 2023-148 – Exhibit B
g. Resolution No. 2023-166
h. Resolution No. 2023-166 – Exhibit A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND REESTABLISHING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
UNCLASSIFIED AND MANAGEMENT GROUPS
WHEREAS, the compensation for the unclassified and management groups of City employees is established by the City Council from time to time; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to amend and readopt the salary schedule established by Resolution No. 2022-178.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the summary of changes to the management and unclassified clerical technical groups is set forth in Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
3. That the salary and benefits plan is set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated by this reference, for the management and unclassified clerical technical groups are established.
4. That this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 2022-178. 422
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Class Title Union
Code Detail of Change PreviousMonthly Salary
Updated
Monthly Salary
City Planner MGT
Salary grade change due to salary grade changes of
subordinate positions as a result of recruitment and
retention challenges.
Principal Planner ‐ 9.57% below market median
before change
Associate Planner ‐ 18.98% below market median
before change
$9,602 ‐ $12,962 $10,082 ‐ $13,611
Communications Officer MGT
Reclassified to Communications Manager to more
accurately reflect the required level of duties of the
position.
‐‐ ‐‐
Department Aide UCT Salary grade change to comply with increase to minimum wage.
$2,750 ‐ $3,343 $2,819 ‐ $3,426
Deputy Building Official MGT
Salary grade change following salary survey due to
recruitment and retention challenges. Position was
13.24% below market median prior to change.
$6,824 ‐ $9,213 $7,523 ‐ $10,157
Deputy Director of Economic
Development MGT
Reclassified to Director of Economic Development to
more accurately reflect the required level of duties of the position.
‐‐ ‐‐
Deputy Fire Chief FM
Salary grade change following adjustment of salary
plan for Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain positions to maintain appropriate variance
above subordinate positions.
$11,671 ‐ $15,756 $12,227 ‐ $18,907
Design & Construction
Project Manager
MGT
Salary grade change due to salary grade change of
subordinate position, Field Engineering Inspector II,
following salary study. Field Engineering Inspector II was 8.42% below market median prior to salary
change.
$6,824 ‐ $9,213 $7,165 ‐ $9,673
Director of Economic
Development EM
Reclassified from Deputy Director of Economic
Development to more accurately reflect the required
level of duties of the position.
‐‐ $11,671 ‐ $15,756
Director of Utilities EM Temporarily reclassified as Interim Director of Utilities until permanent selection is made. ‐‐ ‐‐
Fire Division Chief FM
Salary grade change following adjustment of salary
plan for Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain positions to maintain appropriate variance
above subordinate positions.
$11,115 ‐ $15,005 $12,227 ‐ $18,006
Geographic Information
Systems Manager
MGT
Salary grade change following salary study due to
retention challenges. Position was 21.09% below
market median prior to salary change.
$6,499 ‐ $8,773 $7,899 ‐ $10,665
Summary of Changes
Management and Unclassified Clerical Technical Groups
2023
Resolution No. 2023-146
Exhibit "A"
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Class Title Union
Code Detail of Change PreviousMonthly Salary
Updated
Monthly Salary
Human Resources Manager MGT
Salary grade change to maintain internal alignment
with Risk & Safety Manager following salary grade
study due to recruitment and retention challenges.
Risk & Safety Manager was 28.09% below market
median before salary change.
$7,899 ‐ $10,665 $8,710 ‐ $11,758
Interim Chief of Police EM Eliminated upon hire of permanent Police Chief. ‐‐ ‐‐ Interim Director of Utilities EM Temporarily reclassified from Director of Utilities until permanent selection is made. ‐‐ $12,255 ‐ $16,544
Laboratory Superintendent MGT Salary grade change due to merit increase. $7,899 ‐ $10,665 $8,295 ‐ $11,197 Landscape Project Manager MGT
Reclassification of Management Analyst I/II in
Engineering to more accurately reflect the specific
duties and salary of the position's responsibilities.
‐‐ $6,499 ‐ $8,773
Police Business Manager MGT
Reclassified from Police Services Analyst to more
accurately reflect the required level of duties of the
position.
‐‐ $6,824 ‐ $9,213
Police Captain PM
Salary grade change following adjustment of salary
plan for Police Officer and Police Sergeant positions
to maintain appropriate variance above subordinate
positions.
$11,115 ‐ $15,005 $12,227 ‐ $18,006
Police Lieutenant PM
Salary grade change following adjustment of salary
plan for Police Officer and Police Sergeant positions
to maintain appropriate variance above subordinate
positions.
$10,082 ‐ $13,611 $10,562 ‐ $15,554
Police Services Analyst MGT
Reclassified to Police Business Manager to more
accurately reflect the required level of duties of the
position.
‐‐ ‐‐
Police Support Services
Manager
MGT
Reclassification of vacant Senior Crime Analyst to
meet the operational needs of the department. ‐‐ $7,165 ‐ $9,673 Principal Planner MGT
Salary grade change following salary study due to
recruitment and retention challenges. Position was
9.57% below market median prior to salary change.
$7,899 ‐ $10,665 $8,710 ‐ $11,758
Program Administrator MGT Reclassified to Management Analyst I/II to more accurately reflect the duties of the position. ‐‐ ‐‐
Project Manager MGT
Newly added classification to appropriately address
needs to manage CIP projects. Salary band reflects
recommendation from CityWide Class &
Compensation Study.
‐‐ $7,707 ‐ $10,917
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Class Title Union
Code Detail of Change PreviousMonthly Salary
Updated
Monthly Salary
Senior Planner MGT
Salary grade change due to salary grade changes of
subordinate position, Associate Planner, as a result of recruitment and retention challenges. Associate
Planner was 18.98% below market median before
change.
$6,189 ‐ $8,356 $6,824 ‐ $9,213
Utilities Construction Project
Manager
MGT
Salary grade change due to salary grade change of
subordinate position, Field Engineering Inspector II,
following salary study. Field Engineering Inspector II was 8.42% below market median prior to salary
change.
$6,824 ‐ $9,213 $7,165 ‐ $9,673
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MANAGEMENT AND UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY AND BENEFITS PLAN
2023 – 2024
Prepared by:
The Human Resources Department
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction .............................................................................. 1 II. Salary......................................................................................... 2 Salary Adjustments .............................................................. 2 Merit Increases...................................................................... 2 Salary Bands and Ranges.................................................... 2 III. Employee Leaves ..................................................................... 3 Donated Leave ...................................................................... 3 Injury or Illness Leave w/out Pay Under FMLA/CFRA....... 3 Short-Term / Long-Term Disability...................................... 3 Jury Duty and Witness Leave.............................................. 4 Leave of Absence Without Pay ........................................... 4 Holiday Leave........................................................................ 5 Holiday Compensation......................................................... 5 Management Leave............................................................... 6 Parental Leave....................................................................... 6 Military Leave ........................................................................ 7 Reserve Leave....................................................................... 7 Sick Leave/Family Assistance/Bereavement Leave.......... 8 Sick Leave Conversion ........................................................ 9 Vacation Leave...................................................................... 9 IV.Benefits & Other Special Compensation............................. 10 Automobile Allowance ....................................................... 10 Bilingual Pay (Spanish)...................................................... 10 Cafeteria Plan / Flex Plan Credits...................................... 10 Callback Overtime............................................................... 11 Certification Pay.................................................................. 11 Compensatory Time ........................................................... 11 Deferred Compensation Plans .......................................... 12 Dental Insurance................................................................. 12 Flexible Spending Accounts & Pre-Tax Premiums ......... 12 Health Insurance................................................................. 13 Life Insurance and AD&D................................................... 13 Medicare .............................................................................. 13 Mileage Reimbursement .................................................... 14 Out of Class Compensation............................................... 14 Resolution No. 2023-146
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Overtime Compensation.................................................... 15 POST Incentive Pay............................................................ 16 Retirement Benefit ............................................................. 16 Safety Shoe Allowance...................................................... 19 Standby Pay........................................................................ 20 Temporary Assignment Pay.............................................. 20 Tuition Reimbursement ..................................................... 21 Uniforms.............................................................................. 21 Voluntary Plans .................................................................. 21 Workers’ Compensation.................................................... 22 Work-Life Benefits.............................................................. 22 Resolution No. 2023-146
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MANAGEMENT AND UCT SALARY
AND BENEFITS PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
This document constitutes the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Management and Unclassified Clerical and
Technical (UCT) employees. This Plan shall in no manner be interpreted as a guaranteed or implied contract, and is continually subject to change as a result of City Council and/or City Manager action. For additional information
regarding terms and conditions of employment, please refer to specific sections of the City of Escondido Personnel Rules and Regulations that apply to unclassified employees, the City Manager Administrative Directives or contact the
Human Resources Department.
Definitions:
Appointing Authority – The person(s) having authority to appoint or remove persons from positions in City service or subordinates to whom this authority is delegated. The
appointing authority is usually the City Manager.
Immediate Family – The immediate family shall consist of a member of the employee’s immediate family or individuals whose relationship to the employee is that of a dependent or near dependent, member of the immediate household, or a person who is significant to the employee.
Management Employees – Management employees are
classifications that are listed on the City’s Compensation Plan as MGT (Management), EM (Executive Management),
FM (Fire Management), and PM (Police Management).
These employees are unclassified and serve at the will of their appointing authority. Management employees can be terminated at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause or right of appeal. Management
employees are FLSA exempt.
The EM positions of City Manager and City Attorney report directly to the City Council. The salary and benefits
provisions for those positions are established by contract or ordinance; therefore, they are not included in this Salary and Benefits Plan.
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Unclassified Clerical and Technical Employees –
Classifications that are listed on the City’s Compensation Plan as UCT. These employees are unclassified and serve at the will of their appointing authority. UCT employees can be terminated at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause or right of appeal. UCT employees are not FLSA exempt.
II. SALARY
Salary Adjustments:
Management employees are paid on a salary basis versus
UCT employees who are paid on an hourly basis.
Merit Increases:
Management – Merit increases are based on job
performance and are at the discretion of the employee’s appointing authority. All management employees are
reviewed and evaluated based on specific job competencies and goals using the City’s Performance Evaluation Form.
Performance evaluations are due by May 31st of each year.
Competencies are the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
behaviors that are essential to the success of each
management employee. Goals describe how the
employee’s contribution aligns with their department goals, objectives and ultimately, with those of the City Council.
Goals are established at the beginning of the performance review period, and the employee is evaluated at the end of the period as to how well their assigned tasks were
accomplished.
Merit increases result in an adjustment to the employee’s base rate of pay.
UCT – Merit increases are granted per the City of Escondido Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Salary Bands and Ranges:
All salary bands and ranges for Management and UCT
classifications are listed on the City’s Compensation Plan.
III. EMPLOYEE LEAVES
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Donated Leave:
Management and UCT
Employees may donate vacation hours to other employees
in need of sick leave based upon the City Manager’s
approval.
Injury or Illness Leave Without Pay Under FMLA/CFRA:
Management and UCT
In the event of a leave of absence due to injury or illness, all employees who meet the qualifying criteria are eligible for up to twelve weeks of Family Medical leave and California Family Rights leave per calendar year. Employees who are ill for more than seven calendar days must file for disability benefits. The Benefits Division can assist employees with coordinating available leave balances.
Short–Term (STD) & Long–Term (LTD) Disability:
MGT and UCT (Fire and Police Management excluded).
STD – Employee pays 0.715% of salary (7 calendar – day
elimination period).
LTD – Employee pays 0.500% of salary (90 calendar – day elimination period).
The STD benefit provides 66.67% of basic weekly earnings and the LTD benefit provides 60% of basic weekly earnings.
Upon eligibility, benefits are provided for employees who miss more than seven consecutive calendar days due to
illness or injury. Employees are required to file for shortterm/long-term disability upon eligibility. Benefits are affected if an employee is off work for more than six months:
Vacation, sick leave and holiday compensation will cease to accrue after a six-month period. Medical, Dental, Life and Dependent Life insurances will be paid by the City for a period not to exceed nine months after the twelve-week
FMLA/CFRA period has elapsed (total payment of twelve
months). Additional benefits may apply and can be
explained by the Benefits Division. Fire Management is
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Management is provided an STD and LTD benefit option
through their Association.
Jury Duty and Witness Leave:
Management and UCT
Any employee who is called or required to serve as a trial juror shall be entitled to absent themselves from their duties with the City during the period of such service or while necessarily being present in court as a result of such call.
Under such circumstances, the employee shall be paid their full salary and any payment received by them from the court for such duty. Employees shall provide their supervisor with a copy of the call to jury duty and other documentary
evidence of service as required by the City.
Leave of Absence Without Pay:
Management and UCT
The City Manager may grant employees a leave of absence without pay, seniority, or benefit accruals not to exceed six months. For special educational purposes, however, the
City Manager may grant leaves of absence not to exceed
one year, without pay, provided such study is related to City employment. When such special educational leave of
absence is granted, the employee must agree in writing that they will return to regular, full-time employment with the City for a minimum of one year. No such leave shall be granted except upon written request of the employee, setting forth the reason for the request, and the approval will be in writing.
Upon expiration of a regularly approved leave or within a reasonable period of time after notice of return to duty, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time leave was granted. Failure on the part of an employee on leave to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice to return to duty shall be cause for discharge.
When an employee is in a leave of absence without pay
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exceeds 30 consecutive working days. An employee is
responsible for the full cost of benefits while on an unpaid leave other than for a disability.
Employees in good standing may, with supervisory
permission and five days’ prior notice, take time off without pay and without having to exhaust any leave balances. No employee shall exceed ten work days off (two shifts without pay for Fire Battalion Chiefs on a shift schedule) within a calendar month.
In the event of a leave of absence due to injury or illness, an employee must file for disability benefits. The Benefits Division can assist employees with coordinating available leave balances.
Holiday Leave:
Management and UCT (Shift Fire Battalion Chief excluded) The following 10 holidays are observed:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday immediately following. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday.
Fire Battalion Chief on Shift Only - Holiday Leave is
equivalent to Fire Safety Personnel – 11.5 hours/month and is paid as 5.31 hours per pay period.
Holiday Compensation:
UCT
An employee whose regularly scheduled workday or work
shift falls on a holiday and who actually works such a holiday shall receive their regular rate of pay and time and one-half pay for time worked. Employees may request a cash payout of all or any portion each October.
Management and UCT
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If the holiday occurs on an employee’s normal day off, they have the following two options:
1. Float the holiday hours into their holiday bank to
be used as a day off at a later date or cashed out
in October.
2. Flex the holiday within the same pay period by
taking an additional day off with pay. If an
employee flexes an 8-hour holiday to a 9-hour
workday, the employee will need to use 1 hour of
other leave time.
Management Leave:
Management Only (Police Lieutenants and Fire Battalion
Chiefs excluded)
Management employees are exempt from overtime
requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In lieu of overtime compensation, management employees
(except Police Lieutenants and Fire Battalion Chiefs – see Overtime) receive management leave as follows:
Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Dept.
Directors, Executive Mgt.– 72 hours / year
Deputy and Division Fire Chief – 63 hours / year
Division Heads, Senior Mgt., Police Captain and All
other Management Staff – 36 hours / year
Other exceptions, per City Manager
Management Leave is credited on July 1 of each fiscal
year. Unused Management Leave will be forfeited at the
end of the fiscal year.
Parental Leave:
Employees are eligible for leave without pay as provided under State or Federal laws. All employees who meet the qualifying criteria are eligible for up to twelve weeks of family medical leave per calendar year and/or twelve weeks of
bonding leave. Employees may use accumulated paid leave (floating holiday, vacation, and comp time) and up to 108 hours of sick leave while on leave to care for/bond with a family member.
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Military Leave:
Management and UCT
Upon verification of military orders, military leave will be granted in accordance with federal and state law.
Health benefits will be continued for the employee and
family. An employee would continue to pay their respective portion of the benefit programs (including any premiums for family coverage), unless benefits are waived.
Reserve Leave:
All personnel hired in an unclassified position prior to July 1, 1991, shall be eligible to accumulate up to 720 hours of reserve leave.
Employees hired or promoted in an unclassified personnel capacity on or after July 1, 1991 will be allowed to
accumulate Reserve Leave as follows:
• Exec. Mgt. and designated Sr. Mgt. = 360 hours
• Other Sr. Mgt. and Mid-Mgt. = 240 hours
• All other MGT, UCT, Canal/Asst Canal Supt = 160 hours Sick leave hours converted to vacation hours may be
transferred to the Reserve Leave Fund account based
upon usage during the prior fiscal year, ending June 30.
Vacation hours not to exceed one-half of the annual
vacation accrual may be transferred to the Reserve Leave Fund account based upon usage during the prior fiscal
year, ending June 30.
Transfers to the Reserve Leave Fund will be elected by the employee in conjunction with notification from Payroll on or about November 1st.
Reserve Leave can only be used after an employee’s
vacation balance has been exhausted.
Sick Leave/Family Assistance/Bereavement Leave:
Management and UCT
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Sick leave shall be earned at the rate 4.15 hours per pay period, or 108 hours per year (Fire Battalion Chiefs on a day shift are included; Fire Battalion Chiefs on a shift schedule are excluded).
Fire Battalion Chiefs on Shift accrue 5.54 hours per pay period, or 144 hours per year (same as Fire Safety-56 hrs.).
Sick leave shall be earned from the date of hire and unused sick leave shall be accumulated indefinitely.
Sick leave shall not be considered as an entitlement which employees may use at their discretion, but shall be allowed only in case of necessity, including instances where
employees are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking (per AB 1522).
All of an employee’s annual accrual of sick leave may be taken when an employee’s presence is required elsewhere due to sickness/bereavement for immediate family
members. Immediate family consists of a member of the
employee’s immediate family or individuals whose
relationship to the employee is that of a dependent or near dependent, member of the immediate household, or a
person who is significant to the employee. Exceptions to exceed the authorized accrual are subject to consideration by the City Manager on a case-by-case basis. In no event shall an employee be granted sick leave time to oversee children who are not ill (babysitting).
Sick Leave Conversion:
Management and UCT
Wellness Leave up to 108 hours per year – an employee
may convert sick leave hours to vacation hours based on the following:
108 hours (144 hours for Fire Battalion Chiefs on shift) minus sick leave hours used within the year may be eligible for vacation conversion at a ratio of 2 sick leave hours for 1 hour of vacation. Sick leave conversion occurs once
annually, during the sixty days following the end of the fiscal year.
Vacation Leave:
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Management and UCT (Shift Fire Battalion Chief excluded) Each employee shall accrue vacation leave from the date of hire according to the following schedule:
1 – 5 years of service = 96 hours
6 – 10 years of service = 136 hours
11 – 15 years of service = 176 hours
16+ years of service = 216 hours
Plus 24 additional hours of vacation credited each July 1 and an additional 4 hours credited each October.
New employees may use vacation hours that have been
accrued and reflected on their pay statement with approval from their supervisor.
Maximum allowable vacation accrual:
Management = 3 years; UCT = 2 years.
Each July and December, management employees may
cash-out up to 40 hours of vacation leave, and UCT
employees may cash-out up to 24 hours of vacation leave.
Employees must maintain a minimum balance of 80 hours
of vacation leave after the requested payoff to ensure a sufficient balance to cover future planned time off requests.
Fire Battalion Chief on Shift Only – Vacation leave accruals are equivalent to Fire Safety personnel:
1 – 5 years of service = 5 shifts (120 hours)
6 – 10 years of service = 7 shifts (168 hours)
11 – 15 years of service = 9 shifts (216 hours)
16 - 20 years of service = 11 shifts (264 hours)
21+ years of service = 13 shifts (312 hours)
New employees may use vacation hours that have been
accrued and reflected on their pay statement with approval from their supervisor.
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Maximum allowable vacation accrual for Fire Battalion Chief on shift = 732 hours.
Each July and December, Fire Battalion Chiefs (shift and days) may cash-out up to 40 hours of vacation leave.
IV. BENEFITS & OTHER SPECIAL COMPENSATION
The information described below may not include all details regarding the benefits that are provided to City employees.
If there is a discrepancy between this plan booklet and the benefit’s formal plan or policy documents, the language within the formal plan or policy will govern.
Automobile Allowance:
Management Only
Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager,
Assistant City Attorney - $450/month
Department Directors - $425/month
Bilingual Pay (Spanish):
Management and UCT
$50 per pay period for verbal bilingual skills. $25 per pay period for written bilingual skills. Written approval for bilingual pay from the employee’s Department Director must be provided to Human Resources.
Cafeteria Plan / Flex Plan Credits:
Management and UCT
$100 per month plus 4.0% of monthly salary for benefits.
Executive Management positions receive an additional $25 per month (in lieu of physical exam) for a total of $125 per month plus 4.0% of monthly salary.
Callback Overtime:
UCT Only
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Information Systems - Minimum of 2 hours or actual time worked, whichever is greater, at the rate of time and onehalf of the employee’s base rate of pay for each incident of callback. Mileage reimbursement may apply.
Canal Assistants – Minimum of 3 hours or actual time
worked, whichever is greater, at the rate of time and onehalf of the employee’s base rate of pay for each incident of callback.
Certification Pay:
Fire Battalion Chief (Fire Mgt.) – Chief Officer Cert 3% of salary.
Deputy Fire Marshal (UCT) – Fire Prevention Cert $75 per month.
Compensatory Time:
Police Lieutenants and Fire Battalion Chief Only
At the employee’s option, overtime may be accrued as
compensatory time at the rate of time and one – half (see Overtime provision). The employee may request cash
payout of up to a maximum of 80 hours, twice a year
consistent with shift change.
UCT Only
At the employee’s option, overtime may be accrued as
compensatory time at the rate of time and one – half (see Overtime provision). Compensatory time off is subject to the needs of the service and may not be taken without prior approval by the employee’s supervisor. UCT employees
may accrue a maximum of 80 hours of compensatory time.
Each October, the employee may request a cash payout of all or any portion of their compensatory time balance.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Management and UCT
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Management and UCT employees may contribute to 457,
401(k) and/or Payroll Roth IRA deferred compensation
plans.
Dental Insurance:
Management and UCT
The City provides dental insurance coverage. Employees
may purchase dental insurance coverage through payroll
deduction.
Any PPO or DMO employee only dental insurance premium
increase will be shared equally by the City and the
employee. The employee’s share of dental insurance
premium increases will be added to the employee’s
insurance contribution. The City’s contribution is based on the cost share of the employee only premium rate for PPO or DMO dental insurance. Employees choosing more
expensive dental coverage levels are required to pay the cost difference between the employee only level and the coverage level selected.
City contribution for PPO and DMO dental insurance can be found on the Employee Benefit Summary Sheets.
Flexible Spending Accounts & Pre-Tax Premiums:
Management and UCT
Employees have the option to contribute to tax-free flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent day care as provided by Section 125, plus pre-tax premium
benefit.
Annual Minimum of $240 - both Health & Dependent FSA’s
Annual Maximum of $3,050 - Health FSA
Annual Maximum of $5,000 - Dependent FSA
Health Insurance:
Management and UCT
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The City provides the lowest cost medical plan as
recommended by the Health Insurance Committee (HIC).
Any medical insurance premium increases will be shared
equally by the City and the employee for the lowest cost HMO medical plan. Employees choosing more expensive
medical plans are required to pay the increased cost
between that plan and the lowest cost plan. The employee’s share of any medical insurance premium increases will be added to the employee’s insurance contribution. The City’s contribution in medical coverage can be found on the
Employee Benefit Summary Sheets.
The City will deduct health insurance premiums 24 times a year. Consistent with State law, the City provides registered Domestic Partner benefits and Same Sex marriage benefits.
Waiving Health Insurance
Employees who waive a level of City medical coverage
with proof of coverage elsewhere, will receive a $75
monthly waiver benefit. In the event two City employees are married and both employees waive a level of coverage, only one spouse will receive the $75 monthly waiver.
Life Insurance and AD&D:
Management and UCT
Greater of: $50,000 Life Insurance and $50,000 AD&D, or Life Insurance of $25,000 plus one-half annual salary.
Same amount for AD&D. Additional $1,000 dependent life
coverage. Supplemental Life Insurance is available at the employee’s cost.
Medicare:
Management and UCT
Employees hired prior to 4/1/86 that have elected Medicare, and all employees hired after said date:
City pays – 1.45% of salary
Employee pays – 1.45% of salary
Mileage Reimbursement:
Management and UCT
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When employees travel in their personal vehicle for City business purposes, the City will reimburse mileage at the reimbursement rate allowed by the Internal Revenue
Service; however, the total mileage reimbursement cannot exceed the price of a coach airfare ticket to and/or from the same destination.
City officers who receive an automobile allowance are only eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel beyond San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties when their personal vehicle is used in lieu of public transportation. Travel between those
designated counties is considered compensated by the auto allowance. Mileage will be reimbursed only up to the lowest cost transportation available.
Out of Class Compensation:
Management and UCT
An Out-of-Class assignment is a temporary assignment of a regular employee to an authorized position at a higher level of pay which requires the employee to perform all of the duties of the higher classification. Employees directed to continuously perform duties in a vacant higher-level position shall be entitled to a salary rate increase at 5% above their regular rate, or the minimum salary of the Out-of-Class position, whichever is greater, commencing after five
consecutive work days in the Out-of-Class assignment. For Fire Safety: after any full shift or at least 12 hours of the shift must be worked Out-of-Class; for Police Sworn: in excess of 127.5 hours worked. Compensation will be retroactive to the first day of the Out-of-Class assignment.
Once the initial out-of-class assignment terminates, the five consecutive workday waiting period will be waived for any additional out-of-class assignments that occur within six months provided that the employee is working in the same out-of-class classification regardless or area assignment.
The Department Head shall complete the Out-of-Class
Assignment Form and submit to the Human Resources
Department that the employee meets the minimum
requirements of the higher-level position and is held
responsible for performing all of the duties normally
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associated with the higher-level position without limitation as to difficultly or complexity of assignment. The employee shall also be required to meet standards for satisfactory performance normally required at the higher-level position.
Benefits of the higher classification are not available; the employee will continue to receive the benefits of the
employee’s regular position. All Out-of-Class assignments are limited to a maximum of 960 hours.
Overtime Compensation:
Management employees are exempt from overtime
requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
UCT employees are FLSA non-exempt. However, specific
management classes are eligible to receive additional
compensation as stated below:
Fire Battalion Chiefs Only
Time and one-half for hours worked in excess of 56 hours (shift) or 40 hours (day shift) per work period.
Time and one-half while on strike team assignments, either strike team leader or strike team leader trainee, or
positions within the Incident Command System (ICS)
required to manage an emergency incident (an approved
incident overhead position).
Battalion Chiefs backfilling a vacated position assigned to the above incidents will also be paid at time and one-half.
Police Lieutenants Only
Time and one-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a 7-day work period. Police Lieutenants do not receive management leave.
UCT Only
FLSA non-exempt UCT employees are eligible for overtime compensation at time and one-half of their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week. Employees may opt for compensatory time in lieu of overtime payment (see Compensatory Time provision).
Payment for overtime compensation shall be made on the
first pay date following the pay period in which such overtime is worked, unless overtime compensation cannot be
computed until some later date, in which case overtime
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compensation will be paid on the next regular pay date after such computation can be made.
Police Officer Standard Training Incentive Pay
(P.O.S.T.):
Police Management Only - Monthly
Advanced POST: 4.25% of base pay
Supervisory POST: 1.00% of base pay
Management POST: 0.50% of base pay
Supervisory POST and Management POST is additional to
the Advanced POST certification level held by the
incumbent.
Retirement Benefit:
Management and UCT (Fire and Police Management
excluded) All employees shall participate in the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS). The
City provides the following:
Misc. Tier I
1. Existing employees
2. Rehired City of Escondido employees who were
in Tier I and did not receive a refund
• 3% @ 60 CalPERS retirement benefit
• 100% employee paid contribution
(currently 8%) on a pre-tax basis.
• One-year final compensation benefit
• The compensation limit for classic
members for the 2023 calendar year is
$330,000. Employees with membership
dates prior to July 1, 1996, are not
impacted by these limits.
Misc. Tier II
1. Rehired City of Escondido employees who were
in Tier II and did not receive a refund.
2. New employees with no public service hired on
or after pay period beginning 12/23/2012 and
before 12/31/2012.
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3. New employees with reciprocal public service
and six months or less of a “break in service”
hired after pay period beginning 12/23/2012.
• 2% @ 60 CalPERS retirement benefit
100% employee paid contribution
(currently 7%) on a pre-tax basis.
• Three year final compensation benefit
• Per PEPRA, beginning 1/1/18, employer
may unilaterally require employee
contribution rate up to 8% maximum.
• The compensation limit for classic
members for the 2023 calendar year is
$330,000. Employees with membership
dates prior to July 1, 1996, are not
impacted by these limits.
Misc. Tier III
1. New employees with no public service (becomes
a member of a public retirement system for the
first time) and hired on or after 01/01/2013.
2. New employees with reciprocal public service
and more than a six month “break in service”
hired on or after 01/01/2013.
• 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement benefit
• Employees pay 50/50 split of normal cost,
currently 7.75%, on a pre-tax basis.
• Three-year final compensation benefit
• Pensionable compensation – calculated
based on their base pay, defined as
normal monthly rate of pay paid in cash to
similarly situated members in the same
class of employment. Some forms of
compensation will still be included; such as
shift pay. Some forms will be excluded,
such as uniform allowance and bonuses.
• The compensation limit for new members
for the 2023 calendar year is $175,250.
Safety – Tier I (Fire and Police Management)
All employees shall participate in the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS), as follows:
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1. Existing employees
2. Rehired City of Escondido employees who were in
Tier I and did not receive a refund.
• 3% @ 50 CalPERS retirement benefit
• One-year final compensation benefit
• Police – 100% employee paid contribution
(currently 9%, on a pre-tax basis
• Fire – 100% employee paid contribution
(currently 9%), on a pre-tax basis
Safety – Tier II (Fire and Police Management)
1. Rehired City of Escondido employees who were in
Tier II and did not receive a refund.
2. New employees with no public service hired on or
after pay period beginning 12/23/2012 and before
12/31/2012.
3. New employees with reciprocal public service and
six months or less of a “break in service” after pay
period beginning 12/23/2012.
• 2% @ 50 CalPERS retirement benefit
• Three-year final compensation benefit
• Police –100% employee contribution
(currently 9%), on a pre-tax basis
• Fire – 100% employee contribution,
(currently 9%), on a pre-tax basis.
• The compensation limit for classic
members for the 2023 calendar year is
$330,000. Employees with membership
dates prior to July 1, 1996, are not
impacted by these limits.
Safety – Tier III (Fire and Police Management)
1. New employees with no public service (become a
member of a public retirement system for the first
time) and hired on or after 01/01/2013.
2. New employees with reciprocal public service and
more than a six month “break in service” hired on
or after 01/01/2013.
• 2.7% @ 57 CalPERS retirement benefit.
• Three year final compensation benefit
• Police – Employees pay 50/50 split of
normal cost, currently 14%, on a pre-tax
basis.
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• Fire – Employees pay 50/50 split of normal
cost, currently 14%, on a pre-tax basis.
• Pensionable compensation – calculated
based on their base pay, defined as
normal monthly rate of pay paid in cash to
similarly situated members in the same
class of employment. Some forms of
compensation will still be included; such as
shift pay. Some forms will be excluded,
such as uniform allowance and bonuses.
• The compensation limit for new members
for the 2023 calendar year is $175,250.
Unused Sick Leave Credit (GC 20965)
Employees may convert any unused sick leave hours to
service credit upon retirement. To be eligible, the employee must retire within 120 days from the last day of employment.
Eight hours of sick leave = 1 day of service credit or 0.004 years of service credit
Sick Leave has no cash value.
Safety Shoe Allowance:
The following classifications receive an annual allowance of $150.00 for safety shoes:
MGT
Canal Superintendent
UCT
Assistant Canal Superintendent
Canal Assistant I/II
Sr. Safety Analyst
Safety Trainer
Standby Pay:
Deputy Fire Marshal
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$200 per week plus an additional $25 for holidays during the standby tour.
Network Systems Technician, Network Administrator,
Network Engineer, Telecommunications Specialist
Employees receive $210 per seven-day standby duty ($30
per day, with an additional $50 of compensation for each designated holiday served during the standby period). If called into work during standby – minimum of 4 hours of overtime pay at the rate of time and one-half. Support calls during standby - 2 hours of overtime pay at the rate of time and one-half. Mileage reimbursement applies.
UCT Canal Employees
Employees on standby receive a $300 weekly stipend, plus $50 additional for holiday standby. Telephonic Consultation Pay receives overtime pay in fifteen-minute increments.
When a holiday falls on a Wednesday, the standby
employees who are trading out a standby vehicle shall both receive a minimum of 3 hours of overtime and the standby holiday pay of $50.
Temporary Assignment Pay:
Management and UCT
Temporary Assignment Pay allows for temporary increases in pay beyond an employee’s base rate of pay when duties performed by the employee support such additional pay for specific periods of time. Increases in pay may be granted to recognize the temporary assignment requiring a greater
level of skill and out of the scope of their current
classification. “Temporary Assignment” shall mean a period of six months or less. Requests for temporary assignment compensation may be initiated by the Department Head or designee. Employees directed to continuously perform
higher level duties shall be entitled to a salary rate increase at 5% above their regular rate of pay.
The Department Head shall complete the Temporary
Assignment Pay Form and submit documentation to the
Human Resources Department stating that the employee is performing duties requiring a higher level of skill and outside the scope of their current classification.
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Tuition Reimbursement:
Management and UCT
Due to the current budget impact, this program is suspended until further notice.
Uniforms:
Management
Uniform allowance is provided for the following positions:
Police Chief, Police Captain and Police Lieutenant – $700 per year ($26.92 per pay period).
Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Division Chief and Fire Battalion Chief – $700 per year ($26.92 per pay period).
Fire Marshal – $800 per year ($30.77 per pay period).
Station safety boots are required. Must purchase Class A Uniform by fifth year of employment.
Lakes & Open Space Superintendent – $650 per year
($25.00 per pay period).
Unclassified
Deputy Fire Marshal – $800 per year ($30.77 per pay
period). Station safety boots are required. Must purchase Class A Uniform by fifth year of employment.
EMS Program Coordinator – $650 per year ($25.00 per pay period).
Voluntary Plans:
Management and UCT
The City provides voluntary medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal, and life plans for employees. Information regarding these voluntary plans can be obtained from the City’s Benefits Division.
Workers’ Compensation:
Management and UCT
Employees are covered under the State Workers’
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for by the City of Escondido. When employees are unable to work due to a job-related illness or injury, this program pays the employee’s medical bills and replaces a portion of the employee’s income until the benefit terminates by law.
Work-Life Benefits:
Management and UCT
The following work-life benefits are provided to employees.
Details can be obtained from the Benefits Division:
• Annual Health and Wellness Expo
• Employee Assistance Program
• 529 College Savings Program
• Employee Discounts –
Benefithub Discount Portal
Gym memberships
Dell and Apple Computers
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless Cell Phones
and Plans
Working Advantage Discount Program entertainment
services
National University Tuition Discount of 25%
Waldorf University Tuition Discount of 10%
Grand Canyon University Tuition Discount of 10%
Please contact the Human Resources Department at
(760) 839-4643 for assistance.
Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SALARY RANGES
FOR PART-TIME UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the compensation for the part-time, unclassified group of City employees is established by the City Council from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to adopt and amend said salary ranges of the Part-time Hourly Compensation Plan and Part-Time Hourly Pay Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the part-time salary ranges are hereby established and amended for the positions set forth in Exhibit “A” and corresponding hourly step rates set forth in Exhibit “B” which are both attached and incorporated by this reference.
3. That this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 2022-179. 453
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PAGE 1 of 1
PART-TIME HOURLY COMPENSATION PLAN
January 1, 2024
1 Rev: 10-12-2023
RANGE I
16.00 – 19.98
Maintenance Aide I
Park Attendant I
Parking Enforcement Officer
Recreation Leader I
Senior Service Aide I
RANGE VI
18.10 – 22.61
Currently No Classifications
RANGE II
16.40 – 20.48
Maintenance Aide II
Park Attendant II
Recreation Leader II
Senior Service Aide II
RANGE VII
18.56 – 23.17
Head Lifeguard
RANGE III
16.81 – 20.99
Lifeguard
Park Attendant III
Principal Recreation Leader
Senior Service Aide III
RANGE VIII
19.02 – 23.75
Currently No Classifications
RANGE IV
17.23 – 21.52
Currently No Classifications
RANGE IX
19.49 – 24.35
Currently No Classifications
RANGE V
17.66 – 22.06
Water Safety Instructor
RANGE X
Dept. Head discretion ranging from a
minimum of current California minimum
wage to a maximum of $100.00 per hour.
Department Specialist
Department Specialist / Reserve
Maintenance Specialist
Recreation Specialist I
Recreation Specialist II
Swimming Pool Manager
Tiny Tot Instructor
(Ranger Specialist – Park Ranger I Benchmark; M&O 99)
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PART-TIME HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE
January 1, 2024
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Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Range I - Base Rate $16.000000 $16.400000 $16.810000 $17.230250 $17.661006 $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 Range II - Base Rate $16.400000 $16.810000 $17.230250 $17.661006 $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 Range III - Base Rate $16.810000 $17.230250 $17.661006 $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 Range IV - Base Rate $17.230250 $17.661006 $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 Range V - Base Rate $17.661006 $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 $22.056177 Range VI - Base Rate $18.102531 $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 $22.056177 $22.607581 Range VII - Base Rate $18.555095 $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 $22.056177 $22.607581 $23.172771 Range VIII - Base Rate $19.018972 $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 $22.056177 $22.607581 $23.172771 $23.752090 Range IX - Base Rate $19.494446 $19.981808 $20.481353 $20.993387 $21.518221 $22.056177 $22.607581 $23.172771 $23.752090 $24.345892 Range X - Base Rate
Salary set at Department Head discretion ranging from a minimum of current California minimum wage to a maximum of $100.00 per hour.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND REESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”) requires that pay rates for all City employees are reflected within a publicly available pay schedule, or compensation plan, that has been approved and adopted by the City Council at a public meeting; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to amend and readopt the salary schedule established by Resolution No. 2023-166.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the compensation schedule for the positions listed are established as listed in the Classification and Compensation Plan, which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by this reference.
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ACE 2,960 3,108 3,263
ACE 3,267 3,431 3,602
MGT 4,619 6,236MGT 5,614 7,579
UCT 2,960 3,108 3,263UCT 3,267 3,431 3,602
ACE 2,960 3,108 3,263ACE 3,267 3,431 3,602
UCT 4,504 4,729 4,965
ACE 7,380 7,749 8,137
SUP 8,146 8,554 8,981SUP 7,024 7,376 7,744
UCT 5,096 5,350 5,618
MGT 14,186 19,151MGT 6,189 8,356MGT 10,082 13,611
EM 14,895 20,109
MGT 8,295 11,197
UCT 4,394 4,614 4,844
ACE 4,850 5,093 5,347ACE 5,354 5,621 5,902ACE 5,625 5,906 6,201ACE 6,523 6,849 7,191 SUP 6,523 6,849 7,191
MGT 6,499 8,773MGT 9,602 12,962MGT 7,523 10,157
UCT 20826 Business Analyst I 4,974 5,223 5,484 5,758 6,046 20150 Bldg Official Band 023
20320 Budget Manager Band 018
82210 Bldg Maintenance Supervisor 6,212 7,551
20310 Bldg Maintenance Supt Band 015
50590 Bldg Inspector I 5,357 6,511
50600 Bldg Inspector II 6,212 7,551
5,087
50300 Asst Planner I 4,619 5,615
50301 Asst Planner II 5,099 6,19820192 Asst Dir of Community Svs Band 020 20884 Asst Env Programs Specialist 4,185
20180 Asst City Engineer Band 024
10100 Asst City Manager Band 03220000 Asst City Attorney Band 03121060 Asst City Clerk Band 01450500 Associate Planner 6,690 8,132 73000 Asst Canal Superintendent 4,853 5,89930151 Associate Chemist 7,029 8,543 50400 Associate Engineer 7,758 9,430
21100 Administrative Assistant 3,112 3,782
21330 Administrative Coordinator 4,289 5,214
3,426
20091 Accounting Assistant II 3,112 3,782
21000 Administrative Aide 2,819 3,426
20094 Accountant II Band 012
20093 Accounting Assistant I 2,819
30110 Account Clerk II 3,112 3,782
20090 Accountant I Band 008
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
30100 Account Clerk I 2,819 3,426
PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll
Classification and Compensation Plan as of 12/24/2023
(all salaries shown as monthly)
Union
Code Job Code Job Description Base Step 2 Step 3
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UCT 5,765 6,054 6,356
ACE 4,080 4,284 4,498
UCT 3,433 3,604 3,784UCT 3,789 3,978 4,177
MGT 6,499 8,773
EM 12,255 16,544EM 16,423 22,170EMEM 9,602 12,962
COUCOU
MGT 12,255 16,544
EM
MGT 10,082 13,611
MGT 9,602 12,962
EME
ACE 2,929 3,076 3,230ACE 3,231 3,393 3,563
MGT 8,295 11,197
ACE 4,504 4,729 4,965ACE 4,971 5,220 5,481
SUP 6,364 6,682 7,016
UCT 4,182 4,391 4,611
MGT 7,523 10,157
NSP 4,519 4,745 4,982
UCT 10,173 10,682 11,216
SUP 9,925 10,422 10,943
M&O 6,754 7,092 7,447M&O 7,456 7,828 8,220M&O 8,230 8,641 9,073 MGT 4,619 6,236
UCT 6,523 6,849 7,191UCT 7,565 7,943 8,340
40432 Criminal Intelligence Analyst 6,212 7,551
40433 Criminal Intelligence Sup 7,204 8,75781452 Control Systems Technician III 7,838 9,527 40431 Crime Analyst Band 008
81450 Control Systems Technician I 6,433 7,819
81451 Control Systems Technician II 7,101 8,631
5,231
82235 Control Systems Analyst 9,689 11,777
81453 Control Systems Tech Supv 9,453 11,490
21020 Communications Mgr Band 018
40410 Community Service Officer 4,304
50565 Code Compliance Supervisor 6,061 7,367
21401 Collections Officer 3,983 4,84150540 Code Compliance Officer I 4,289 5,214 50550 Code Compliance Officer II 4,735 5,755
3,391
50520 Code Compliance Asst II 3,077 3,741
50560 Code Compliance Manager Band 020
12200 City Treasurer 8,833
50510 Code Compliance Asst I 2,790
20140 City Planner Band 024
20691 City Traffic Engineer Band 02310480 City Engineer Band 02810300 City Manager 23,333 12050 City Council Member/Mayor 0
12100 City Council Member 010200 City Attorney 20,125
12000 City Clerk Band 023
10442 Chief Information Officer Band 02810650 Chief of Police Band 03473650 Canal Assistant II 3,608 4,38673500 Canal Superintendent Band 01582061 Buyer 3,886 4,723 73600 Canal Assistant I 3,269 3,97420827 Business Analyst II 5,491 6,674 Resolution No. 2023-166
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M&O 5,544 5,821 6,112
M&O 6,119 6,425 6,746
SUP 4,308 4,523 4,749
M&O 2,917 3,063 3,216M&O 3,220 3,381 3,550
ACE 3,187 3,347 3,514ACE 3,187 3,347 3,514ACE 3,518 3,694 3,879ACE 3,518 3,694 3,879 MGT 7,523 10,157MGT 7,899 10,665MGT 9,144 12,345
EM 13,511 18,239
MGT 8,295 11,197MGT 8,295 11,197MGT 9,602 12,962MGT 8,295 11,197MGT 9,144 12,345MGT 10,082 13,611MGT 10,082 13,611MGT 10,082 13,611 FM 12,227 18,907
UCT 7,462 7,835 8,227UCT 2,960 3,108 3,263UCT 3,267 3,431 3,602UCT 5,223 5,484 5,758 EM 13,511 18,239EM 13,511 18,239
MGT 7,165 9,673
ACE 4,182 4,391 4,611ACE 4,616 4,847 5,090
UCT 4,504 4,729 4,965UCT 82256 Digital Media Technician 3,699 3,884 4,078 4,282 4,496 4,841
50862 Development Technician II 4,397 5,344
82255 Digital Media Coord 4,289 5,214
20685 Design & Construction Proj Mgr Band 017
50841 Development Technician I 3,983
10443 Deputy City Mgr/Dir of CCS Band 030
10441 Deputy City Mgr/Dir of Util Band 03021440 Department Assistant 3,112 3,782 21055 Deputy City Clerk 4,974 6,046
60510 Dep Fire Marshal 7,107 8,638
21430 Department Aide 2,819 3,42620950 Dep Dir of Util/Water Band 024 20160 Dep Fire Chief Band 1
20940 Dep Dir of Util/Const & Eng Band 024
20970 Dep Dir of Util/Wastewater Band 024
20442 Dep Dir of Police Support Svc Band 020
20336 Dep Dir of Pub Wks/Maintenance Band 022
21261 Dep Dir Of Community Svs Band 020
20440 Dep Dir of Information Systems Band 023
10430 Dep City Manager Band 030
20441 Dep Dir of Communications Band 020
21199 Dep City Attorney I Band 019
21200 Dep City Attorney II Band 022
30340 Customer Service Rep II 3,351 4,073
21001 Dep Building Official Band 018
30330 Customer Service Rep I 3,036 3,690
30341 Customer Service Rep II - PD 3,351 4,07380201 Custodian II 3,067 3,72730331 Customer Service Rep I - PD 3,036 3,69080052 Custodial Supervisor 4,103 4,987 80200 Custodian I 2,778 3,37781305 Cross Connection Technician I 5,280 6,41881310 Cross Connection Technician II 5,828 7,084 Resolution No. 2023-166
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EM 10,082 13,611
EM 13,511 18,239EM 11,671 15,756EM 11,671 15,756EM 11,671 15,756EM 11,671 15,756 UCT 3,789 3,978 4,177
M&O 4,900 5,145 5,402M&O 5,682 5,966 6,265
UCT 4,971 5,220 5,481
MGT 6,189 8,356
INT 4,635 4,867 5,110 5,500 5,637
ACE 5,625 5,906 6,201ACE 6,209 6,519 6,845ACE 4,616 4,847 5,090ACE 5,096 5,350 5,618ACE 6,057 6,360 6,678ACE 6,686 7,020 7,371 SUP 8,146 8,554 8,981
MGT 7,523 10,157
UCT 5,765 6,054 6,356
M&O 5,824 6,115 6,421M&O 6,421 6,742 7,079
UCT 6,057 6,360 6,678UCT 6,364 6,682 7,016UCT 6,057 6,360 6,678UCT 4,504 4,729 4,965 ACE 5,909 6,205 6,515ACE 5,909 6,205 6,515ACE 6,523 6,849 7,191 SUP 7,380 7,749 8,137
MGT 7,523 10,157MGT 6,189 8,356
50725 Finance Manager Band 018
50751 Fire Admin Services Manager Band 01450720 Field Engineering Inspector II 6,212 7,551 50255 Field Engineering Supervisor 7,029 8,543
40080 Facilities Project Coordinator 5,628 6,84150715 Field Engineering Inspector I 5,628 6,841 21336 Executive Asst-Chief of Police 5,769 7,01221334 Executive Office Coordinator 4,289 5,214 21332 Executive Assistant-City Atty 5,769 7,012
21331 Executive Assistant-City Mgr 6,061 7,367
6,674
80500 Equipment Mechanic I 5,547 6,742
80501 Equipment Mechanic II 6,115 7,43320880 Environmental Prog Mgr/Util Band 018 20885 Environmental Prog Specialist 5,491
50825 Environmental Comp Insp II 6,368 7,740
50835 Environmental Comp Supervisor 7,758 9,430
50730 Engineering Technician II 4,853 5,899
50815 Environmental Comp Insp I 5,769 7,012
50670 Engineer II 5,913 7,187
50710 Engineering Technician I 4,397 5,344
60801 Emergency Medical Technician 4,414 5,366
50660 Engineer I 5,357 6,511
60800 Emer Medical Svs Program Coord 4,735 5,755
50770 Emer/Disaster Preparedness Mgr Band 014
4,386
80305 Electrician Assistant 4,666 5,672
80307 Electrician 5,412 6,57810540 Dir of Public Works Band 02721460 Division Coordinator 3,60810460 Dir of Finance Band 02710550 Dir of Human Resources Band 02710400 Dir of Dev Services Band 03020338 Dir of Economic Dev Band 02710415 Dir of Comm & Community Svs Band 024 Resolution No. 2023-166
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FM 10,562 15,554
FIR 9,333 9,800 10,290 11,911
EM 14,186 19,151
FM 12,227 18,006
FIR 7,952 8,349 8,767 10,149
MGT 9,144 12,345
ACE 5,288 5,552 5,830ACE 5,830 6,122 6,428
FIR 7,573 7,952 8,349 9,665
MGT 6,824 9,213
UCT 6,853 7,196 7,556
MGT 7,899 10,665
UCT 6,057 6,360 6,678UCT 6,686 7,020 7,371
ACE 4,080 4,284 4,498ACE 4,504 4,729 4,965
MGT 8,295 11,197MGT 4,849 6,547MGT 5,346 7,217
UCT 5,625 5,906 6,201
MGT 8,710 11,758
UCT 4,504 4,729 4,965UCT 4,971 5,220 5,481
M&O 5,544 5,821 6,112
EM 12,255 16,544
ACE 6,853 7,196 7,556ACE 2,912 3,058 3,210
MGT 8,295 11,197
ACE 5,765 6,054 6,356ACE 6,364 6,682 7,016
SUP 6,209 6,519 6,845
MGT 6,499 8,773MGT 21093 Landscape Project Mgr Band 015 6,499 8,773 82201 Lakes & Open Space Supervisor 5,913 7,187
20501 Lakes & Open Space Supt. Band 015
30870 Laboratory Technician I 5,491 6,674
30880 Laboratory Technician II 6,061 7,367
7,933
30850 Laboratory Assistant 2,773 3,371
20800 Laboratory Superintendent Band 020
10575 Interim Director of Utilities Band 02830885 Lab Quality Assurance Officer 6,527 21655 Human Resources Technician II 4,735 5,75580300 HVAC Technician 5,280 6,418 6,511
21130 Human Resources Manager Band 021
21651 Human Resources Technician I 4,289 5,21421083 Human Resources Analyst II Band 011 21650 Human Resources Coordinator 5,35721190 Housing & Neigh Svs Mgr Band 020 21081 Human Resources Analyst I Band 009
50780 Graphics Technician I 3,886 4,723
50781 Graphics Technician II 4,289 5,214
50735 GIS Analyst I 5,769 7,012
50737 GIS Analyst II 6,368 7,74020874 Forensic Services Supervisor 6,527 7,933 50731 Geographic Information Sys Mgr Band 019
60700 Firefighter/Paramedic 7,212 8,767 9,205
20850 Fleet Maint Superintendent Band 016
50750 Fire Prevention Specialist I 5,036 6,121
50760 Fire Prevention Specialist II 5,553 6,749
60300 Fire Engineer 7,573 9,205 9,665
20350 Fire Marshal Band 022
10,804 11,344
10600 Fire Chief Band 031
20300 Fire Division Chief Band 2
20370 Fire Battalion Chief Band 360200 Fire Captain 8,889 Resolution No. 2023-166
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UCT 5,909 6,205 6,515
UCT 5,223 5,484 5,758
M&O 4,900 5,145 5,402M&O 7,096 7,451 7,824M&O 3,734 3,921 4,117 UCT 5,354 5,621 5,902UCT 5,625 5,906 6,201UCT 4,182 4,391 4,611UCT 7,024 7,376 7,744 SUP 6,523 6,849 7,191
M&O 4,022 4,223 4,434M&O 4,439 4,661 4,894
MGT 4,849 6,547MGT 5,614 7,579
SUP 7,380 7,749 8,137
UCT 6,686 7,020 7,371UCT 7,380 7,749 8,137
MGT 8,710 11,758
UCT 7,024 7,376 7,744UCT 4,732 4,968 5,217UCT 5,223 5,484 5,758UCT 5,765 6,054 6,356 NSF 5,157 5,414 5,685 6,119 6,272
M&O 4,041 4,243 4,455M&O 4,473 4,697 4,932
UCT 5,487 5,762 6,050UCT 4,394 4,614 4,844UCT 4,850 5,093 5,347 SUP 8,146 8,554 8,981
M&O 5,682 5,966 6,265M&O 6,272 6,586 6,915
MGT 6,824 9,213
PM 12,227 18,006
50753 Police Business Manager Band 016
20600 Police Captain Band 1
81480 Plant Systems Technician I 5,412 6,578
81490 Plant Systems Technician II 5,974 7,26121662 Payroll Technician II 4,619 5,615 81501 Plant Systems Tech Supervisor 7,758 9,430
21661 Payroll Analyst 5,226 6,35221660 Payroll Technician I 4,185 5,087 81420 Park Ranger I 3,849 4,678
81421 Park Ranger II 4,260 5,17921316 Network Systems Technician III 5,491 6,674 60805 Paramedic 4,911 5,969
8,132
21310 Network Systems Technician I 4,507 5,47821313 Network Systems Technician II 4,974 6,04621801 Network Manager Band 021 21311 Network Systems Engineer 6,690
8,543
21317 Network Administrator I 6,368 7,74021318 Network Administrator II 7,029 8,54321092 Management Analyst II Band 012 80051 Meter Services Supervisor 7,029
81930 Maintenance Technician II 4,228 5,13921090 Management Analyst I Band 009 80050 Maintenance Supervisor 6,212 7,551
81412 Maintenance Technician I 3,830 4,65521470 Maintenance & Oper Coordinator 3,983 4,84181935 Maintenance Scheduler 6,690 8,13221580 Legal Assistant 5,099 6,19821585 Legal Specialist 5,357 6,51181080 Lead Mechanic 6,758 8,21502130 Lead Ranger Specialist 3,557 4,323 6,841
20876 Latent Print Specialist 4,974 6,04680681 Lead Maintenance Technician 4,666 5,67220875 Latent Print & Evid Specialist 5,628 Resolution No. 2023-166
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PM 10,562 15,554
POL 6,457POL 7,848 8,240 8,652 10,016
UCT 4,616 4,847 5,090
SUP 5,096 5,350 5,618
ACE 3,697 3,881 4,075 4,386 4,496
POL 10,411 10,931 11,478
MGT 7,165 9,673
UCT 4,504 4,729 4,965
MGT 9,144 12,345MGT 8,710 11,758
ACE 4,080 4,284 4,498ACE 4,971 5,220 5,481
UCT 4,850 5,093 5,347UCT 5,354 5,621 5,902
MGT 7,707 10,917
SUP 5,096 5,350 5,618
ACE 3,606 3,787 3,976 4,279 4,386ACE 3,981 4,180 4,389 4,723 4,841 MGT 7,165 9,673
NSP 5,040 5,292 5,557NSP 5,557 5,834 6,126NSP 6,384 6,704 7,039 MGT 6,824 9,213MGT 6,499 8,773
SUP 5,058 5,311 5,576
ACE 3,698 3,883 4,077
MGT 7,899 10,665
ACE 3,433 3,604 3,784ACE 3,433 3,604 3,784
MGT 7,523 10,157
UCT 4,850 5,093 5,347
MGT 8,710 11,758
5,615
20337 Risk & Safety Manager Band 021
20001 Revenue Manager Band 01820040 Risk & Safety Coordinator 4,619 81415 Recreation Coord - Tiny Tots 3,269 3,974
81411 Recreation Coordinator 3,269 3,974
5,855
30750 Purchasing/Inventory Control 3,522 4,281
21340 Real Property Manager Band 019
20500 Public Works Superintendent Band 015
40250 Purchasing Supervisor 4,817
40090 Public Safety Shift Supervisor 6,080 7,391 7,76021335 Public Safety Systems Manager Band 016 30250 Public Safety Dispatcher I 4,800 5,834 6,126
30260 Public Safety Dispatcher II 5,292 6,432 6,754
40631 Property & Evidence Tech II 3,791 4,608
40100 Pub Safety Communications Mgr Band 017
80610 Property & Evidence Supervisor 4,853 5,899
40630 Property & Evidence Tech I 3,435 4,175
21681 Programmer Analyst II 5,099 6,198
20686 Project Manager Band M19
4,723
50734 Program Coordinator 4,735 5,755
21680 Programmer Analyst I 4,619 5,615
20690 Principal Planner Band 021
50733 Program Assistant 3,886
21555 Police Training Coordinator 4,289 5,214
20680 Principal Engineer Band 022
70500 Police Sergeant 9,915 12,052 12,654
50758 Police Support Services Mgr Band 017
31215 Police Records Supervisor 4,853 5,899
31210 Police Records Technician 3,520 4,27970300 Police Officer 7,474 9,085 9,53921550 Police Projects Specialist 4,397 5,34420670 Police Lieutenant Band 2 70250 Police Officer Trainee 6,150
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UCT 5,354 5,621 5,902
ACE 3,789 3,978 4,177
UCT 3,789 3,978 4,177
SUP 7,200 7,560 7,938
MGT 5,092 6,875
M&O 7,456 7,828 8,220
ACE 3,884 4,078 4,282
MGT 11,671 15,756
ACE 5,354 5,621 5,902
MGT 7,899 10,665
ACE 7,380 7,749 8,137
UCT 6,364 6,682 7,016
ACE 4,971 5,220 5,481
MGT 6,189 8,356
UCT 6,209 6,519 6,845
M&O 5,408 5,679 5,963
MGT 6,824 9,213MGT 6,824 9,213
M&O 7,274 7,638 8,019
ACE 4,394 4,614 4,844 5,214 5,344
UCT 6,057 6,360 6,678
SUP 8,146 8,554 8,981
M&O 7,096 7,451 7,824M&O 8,029 8,430 8,852
SUP 8,350 8,767 9,206
M&O 7,096 7,451 7,824M&O 8,029 8,430 8,852
SUP 8,559 8,987 9,436SUP 4,479 4,703 4,939SUP 4,927 5,174 5,432SUP 5,432 5,704 5,989 UCT 6,686 7,020 7,371UCT 7,380 7,749 8,137
20823 Systems Analyst I 6,368 7,740
20825 Systems Analyst II 7,029 8,543
40700 Supervisor II (Comm Svs) 4,693 5,704
40710 Supervisor III (Comm Svs) 5,174 6,28930150 Supervising Chemist 8,151 9,908 80061 Supervisor I (Comm Svs) 4,266 5,186
82660 Sr Water Distribution Tech 6,758 8,21582725 Sr Water Trtmnt Plant Oper 7,647 9,294 82915 Sr Wastewater Trtmt Plant Oper 7,647 9,294
82260 Sr Water Distribution Sup 7,952 9,666
82280 Sr Wastewater Coll Supervisor 7,758 9,430
82251 Sr Wastewater Coll Technician 6,758 8,215
8,420
40632 Sr Property & Evidence Tech 4,185 5,087
20347 Sr Safety Analyst 5,769 7,012
20840 Sr Planner Band 016
81500 Sr Plant Systems Technician 6,927
7,187
81100 Sr Maintenance Technician 5,151 6,26121309 Sr Network Systems Engineer Band 016 21080 Sr Human Resources Analyst Band 01421590 Sr Legal Assistant 5,913 20887 Sr Environmental Prog Spec 6,061 7,36750930 Sr Graphics Technician 4,735 5,755 6,198
20877 Sr Engineer Band 019
50821 Sr Environmental Com Inspector 7,029 8,543
21220 Sr Deputy City Attorney Band 027
50863 Sr Development Technician 5,099
81315 Sr Cross Connection Technician 7,101 8,631
30350 Sr Customer Service Rep 3,699 4,496
50601 Sr Building Inspector 6,857 8,33550754 Sr Crime Analyst Band 010 20095 Sr Account Clerk 3,608 4,38620092 Sr Accounting Assistant 3,608 4,386 20345 Safety Trainer 5,099 6,198
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UCT 4,394 4,614 4,844
MGT 5,346 7,217MGT 7,165 9,673
UCT 4,971 5,220 5,481
MGT 9,144 12,345
M&O 5,022 5,273 5,537M&O 5,544 5,821 6,112
MGT 9,144 12,345
SUP 9,683 10,167 10,676
M&O 5,408 5,679 5,963M&O 5,970 6,268 6,582M&O 6,590 6,919 7,265M&O 7,274 7,638 8,019 MGT 8,295 11,197
M&O 5,022 5,273 5,537M&O 5,544 5,821 6,112M&O 4,225 4,436 4,658M&O 5,277 5,540 5,817M&O 5,408 5,679 5,963 SUP 9,683 10,167 10,676
M&O 5,970 6,268 6,582M&O 6,590 6,919 7,265M&O 7,274 7,638 8,019 MGT 9,144 12,345
SUP 9,925 10,422 10,943
UCT 3,884 4,078 4,282UCT 20961 Web Design Technician II 4,083 4,287 4,501 4,726 4,963 82751 Water Treatment Plt Maint Sup 9,453 11,490
20960 Web Design Technician I 3,699 4,496
82720 Water Treatment Plant Oper III 6,927 8,420
20990 Water Treatment Plant Supt Band 022
82800 Water Treatment Plant Oper I 5,686 6,911
82700 Water Treatment Plant Oper II 6,276 7,62882805 Water Treatment Plant OIT 5,151 6,26182750 Water Treatment Plant Op Sup 9,222 11,210 82600 Water Meter Reader 4,024 4,89182650 Water Service Representative 5,025 6,108 82620 Water Distribution Tech I 4,783 5,81482640 Water Distribution Tech II 5,280 6,41882910 Wastewater Trtmt Plt Oper III 6,927 8,420 20930 Water Distribution Supt Band 020
83000 Wastewater Trtmt Plt Oper I 5,686 6,911
82900 Wastewater Trtmt Plt Oper II 6,276 7,62882920 Wastewater Trmt Plnt Op Superv 9,222 11,210 82901 Wastewater Trtmt Plant OIT 5,151 6,261
82250 Wastewater Collections Tech II 5,280 6,41820975 Wastewater Operations Supt Band 022 5,755
20920 Utilities Maintenance Supt Band 022
82220 Wastewater Collections Tech I 4,783 5,81420683 Utilities Constr Proj Mgr Band 01782230 Utilities Construction Coord 4,73520965 Telecommunications Specialist 4,185 5,087 82233 Utilities Analyst Band 011
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STAFF REPORT
December 06, 2023
File Number 0915-07
SUBJECT
VINEHENGE UPDATE
DEPARTMENT
Community Services and Public Works
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council approve staff’s recommendation to remove and dispose of the Vinehenge play structure in Grape Day Park and replace it with a standard playground for 2–5-year-olds, located adjacent to and consistent in theme with the existing 5-12 playground (Option 3).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services and Public Works: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development and Joe Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager and Wayne Thames, Public Works Superintendent
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on staff’s recommendation, the cost to purchase and install a new play structure would be $150,000. Funds for the purchase and installation of the new play structure would be paid for out of Park Development Fees and would not impact the General Fund. If approved, staff will return to Council with a bid award and budget adjustment for installation at a future date.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Vinehenge play structure, funded through the Public Art fund and located in Grape Day Park, was installed in 2004 at a cost of $167,000. Vinehenge replaced the original public art project “Legacy”, an interactive structure, installed in 1994 and located in the same location in Grape Day Park. The original treehouse and climbing structure was made of oak tree limbs that experienced a major amount of decay.
Art conservation experts reviewed the art piece, and determined that it would have to be replaced with new wood or the artwork would have to be modified significantly if it was to stay outdoors in Grape Day 467
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Park. After many discussions with the artist, art conservators and fabricators, the Public Art Commission decided that it was not practical to restore the existing artwork. Instead, they contacted four companies that created realistic environments from more permanent materials that could replicate the tree limb structure. Nature Works was selected by the Public Art Commission to fabricate and install the replica that stands today. At the time of competition, the interactive art piece met all of the playground and ADA standards of that time.
Prior to fencing off the play structure in June of 2023, the vine section of the play structure started to experience limb failures. The two most recent breaks occurred in July 2022, and February 2023. Public Works secured the areas and sealed off the ends making the structure safe for use. However, upon closer inspection by the City’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector, there was extensive degradation of the metal substructure found. Additionally, the play structure was designed in such a way that the vines support one another. With two sections of the vines now missing, the integrity of the vine structure had been compromised and was not as strong or safe as it should be.
In February 2023, Wayne Thames, the City’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector, conducted a full safety inspection of the playground. Because this playground is technically a piece of public art, it does not fit perfectly under playground regulations. Classic playground components that closely resemble the features of this playground were considered when looking at the playground safety standards.
Wayne’s inspection identified several additional concerns including:
Less than 72 inches of required cleared use zone between the vines, boulders, and grape leaves. Less than 72 inches of required cleared use zone between the grape leaves and the concrete access ramp.
Less than 72 inches of required cleared use zone between the grape slide and the concrete curb. Less than 72 inches of required cleared use zone between the grape slide and the climbing structure.
Less than 72 inches of required cleared use zone between the rocks and the concrete curb; additionally, they do not meet the 72-inch clearance use zone from each other. The rocks are considered to be a climbing surface and not a step because of the height of the boulders. As for the grape slide structure itself, the standard for slide construction is to manufacture the slide in a way that a child cannot climb on the outside of the structure. The grape slide, as constructed today, allows children to easily climb on the outside of the structure. Complete replacement of the Vine structure would trigger additional work to make the entire playground compliant with today’s ADA and playground safety standards. 468
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To confirm the City’s findings, in June of 2023, the City brought in a third-party consultant to perform a playground safety audit of the Vinehenge playground (Attachment “1”). The findings are as follows:
1. Structures are missing either warning labels or freestanding signs on all play structures.
2. Deep drop off from sidewalk to play area. Not Vinehenge area.
3. Non-compliant use zones around all play structures. Relocate to 72 inches of spacing.
4. Structural failure of two sections of the climbing vines. Structural integrity may have been compromised due to numerous cracks in vine outer coating.
5. The depth of the Engineered Wood Fiber play surfaces does not meet minimum depth of 9 inches. (This will be corrected once a plan is in place.)
6. Maximum height distance exceeded from the exit of slide to the play surfacing. (This will be corrected along with item 5 once a plan is in place.)
7. The distance from Vinehenge to Broadway is less than 100 feet and is considered a Level II hazard (ASTM F20498). (Once a plan is in place, the fence will be reevaluated.)
8. The current configuration of the grape slide is constructed in a way that it is readily accessible to kids to climb to a height of 135 inches. This height exceeds the safety rating of engineered wood fiber surfacing at 9 inches depth. There is a sign present on the outside of the play area but does not eliminate the potential hazard.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
The play structures are constructed with an interior, steel pipe armature that are welded together and covered with a sculpting epoxy to form the realistic look of the elements. Repairs to this structure come with a significant cost and at this point, would likely only put a Band-Aid on the problem, extending the life of the structure for a year or two at most.
The vine structure has been repaired three times by the artist and twice by Public Works staff and the grape slide has had two major repairs. The first repair to the slide in 2014 was due to a crack in the end of the modular slide, resulting from normal wear and tear. The second time the slide needed repair was in 2018, due to vandalism. At that time, the year and model of the modular slide that was used in Vinehenge had been discontinued and it took several months to locate a replacement part. The only replacement part that could be located in the U.S. was a different color and had to be painted to match the existing structure. Any additional failures to this component (the modular slide) may result in complete removal of the slide/grapes and required an up-to-date play structure slide and custom grape art exterior.
Over the past several years, the City has spent approximately $64,000 repairing the Vinehenge playground. Below is a history of repair costs.
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Community Services and Public Works staff met with the artist on two occasions to discuss the future of Vinehenge. All parties are in agreement that the vine structure is at the end of it’s useful life and needs to be removed and/or replaced. Although the artist’s preference would be to remove and rebuild with a similar interactive art piece (option 5), staff’s recommendation is to remove Vinehenge and replace it with a standard play structure, and relocate to meet current playground safety regulations (Option 3). This recommendation is in alignment with the recently approved Grape Day Park Master Plan, will complement the existing Grape Day Park 5-12 play structure, decrease ongoing maintenance costs, and create efficiencies for maintenance and repair of the new play equipment.
OPTIONS, COSTS and FUNDING:
1. $25,000 - Removal of all structures by City staff
a. Funding: This cost will be absorbed in Public Works operating budget.
2. $20,000 - $50,000 - Fence off and maintain as a public art piece for viewing only – Cost is dependent on the type of fencing material used.
a. Funding: General Fund/ unbudgeted departmental operating budget
3. $150,000 - Staff Recommendation - Remove and replace with standard play structure, relocated to meet current playground safety regulations and to align with the recently approved Grape Day Park Master Plan - $25,000 for removal and $125,000 for purchase and installation of a new play structure.
a. Funding: Park Development Fund
4. $132,700 Remove vines, make minor modifications to the slide to make it unclimbable, and move leaves and boulders to meet current code – $15,000 for removal of vines, $67,700 for slide, leaf and boulder modifications, and $20,000 to $50,000 to add required fencing. a. Funding: General Fund/ unbudgeted departmental operating budget
5. $427,700 Remove and rebuild with similar interactive art piece - $25,000 for removal, $322,700 for fabrication and installation of new interactive artistic play structure, $30,000 for survey and 2012 $18,887 Repair cracks in vine structure, grape slide, and leaf seats, repair mosaic tiles on slide, paint and seal all elements of the play structure 2014 $9,030 Repair to grape slide and leaf seat, including new paint and sealant. 2016 $14,619 Repair cracks in vine structure, including new paint and sealant 2018 $3,337 Slide replacement by Public Works
2020 $18,540 Repair cracks in vine structure, grape slide, and leaf seats, repair mosaic tiles on slide, paint and seal all elements of the play structures Total $64,413
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footing work to be performed by City Staff, and $20,000 - $50,000 for the fencing required, if the structure is not relocated.
a. Funding: No funding source available. The Public Art Fund can only be used for new art, not the maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing art. Additionally, the City receives approximately $150,000 in Public Art Funding annually. A project of this cost would take multiple years to fund.
ARTIST’S RIGHTS:
Per the original Consulting Agreement and Amendment No. 1 (Attachment “3”), the finished project becomes the exclusive property of the City once the City accepts it. Although the Artist has first rights of refusal to repair the Vinehenge structure, the City has the right to dictate the removal of the structure.
City Staff understands that this is an iconic Escondido attraction and whatever option City Council chooses, it will need to be handled very carefully. Collaboration with the Public Art Commission and the Communications team will take place in order to develop a plan that includes clear pubic notification around this sensitive project.
ATTACHMENTS
a. Attachment “1” – Playground Safety Audit
b. Attachment “2” – Nature Works Quote
c. Attachment “3” – Nature Works Original Consulting Agreement and Amendment No.1 471
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Quality * Commitment * Reliability WO#293
SafeParkⓇ
Playground Safety Audit
Prepared for: Escondido Grape Day Park Audit 6-12-23
“Play Safe with SafePark”
Performed 6-12-23 By: Charles Froeming CPSI #49198-0923 In accordance with California Senate Bill #3316-1001 and California Department of Health Services Regulation R-39-97
23151 Alcalde Drive, Suite B4, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone 949-588-9692 * Fax 949-588-9776
Email: [email protected] Web: www.SafePark.com
a division of Jamey Clark, Inc
*Celebrating 40 years of continuous Quality Service*
“One call does it all - No job too small”
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SafeParkⓇ Playground Services
Phone 949-588-9692 * Fax 949-588-9776
Email: [email protected] Web: www.SafePark.com
Affiliates CACM, NPRA, NPSI, OPRA, CPRS, CPSI
Contractor’s License #B-866453 * Certified Playground Inspector #55226-725 June 12, 2023
Mr. Wayne Thames
Park Maintenance Supervisor
City of Escondido
201 N Broadway
Escondido, Ca. 92025
RE: Escondido Grape Day Park Audit
Dear Wayne,
On June 12, 2023 we performed an audit on equipment located at 321 N Broadway Escondido, Ca. The structures evaluated included: one freestanding tube slide structure (made by Playworld Systems) with an 11’ 3” high architectural art deco structure attached, one large upper body climber designed as an artistic play structure, three climbing/seating rock leaf structures, three rounded molded rock grape structures, and approximately 14 to 15 rock/boulders inside the containment area circling the perimeter. The manufacturer, design, and layout of the artistic play features in the containment area were provided by Nature Works Inc.( https://www.facebook.com/natureworksinc/ ) The safety surface is EWF engineered wood fiber. Average depth EWF in use zones is 4” to 6”. Containment area is an irregular circle, approximately 84’X 78’. The fall height of the Vine climber is 105”. The slide structure entry deck is 76 ½”, however, the attached concrete grape structure has a maximum height of 135”, the concrete leaf structures range in maximum height of 32”, 36”, and 39”.
There is an additional playground location approximately 25 feet from the playground area being audited.
This area was not part of this audit per request of the owner operator representative.
All services are performed according to the National Playground Safety Institute Guidelines and by the State Contractor's Board Guidelines. All services will be performed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. The above client is covered as additionally insured on Jamey Clark, Inc. liability and auto insurance policy. All areas affected will be left in a clean and orderly fashion.
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Escondido Grape Day Park Audit
Customer agrees to release, indemnify and hold Jamey Clark, Inc. harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including court costs and reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys, expert witness and other professionals, arising out of or resulting from claims relating to the products and services outlined above, but excluding such claims or liabilities arising from and limited to the sole activity of negligence or willful misconduct of Jamey Clark, Inc. and/or its employees.
Thank you for contacting JCI, SafePark Services, we appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this playground audit report. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call. If you would like more information on the wide range of services provided by JCI please visit our website at www.SafePark.com. We look forward to working with you in the very near future.
Charles Froeming
Charles Froeming
CPSI# 49198- 0923
Safety Playground Inspector
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Safety Priority Rating System and Notifications
Priority 1 Safety Concern Non-compliant safety concern: may result in permanent disability, loss of life.
* Condition should be corrected immediately.
Priority 2 Safety Concern Non-compliant safety concern: may result in temporary disability. *Condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Priority 3 Safety Concern Non-compliant safety concern: likely to cause a minor (non-disabling) injury.
*Condition should be corrected when time permits.
Priority 4 Safety Concern Non-compliant safety concern: potential to cause an injury is very minimal. * Condition should be corrected at Owner/Operator's discretion.
NOTE: California has made it law that all public access playgrounds must meet standards set forth by the ASTM-1487 and the CPSC Handbook standards. It is highly recommended that a periodic maintenance program be put in place. It is also recommended repairs and maintenance performed on or in a playground area is performed by a Qualified Playground Service Technician and inspected by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
NOTE: Loose-fill surfacing requires frequent maintenance to ensure surfacing levels never drop below the minimum depth. Areas under swings and at slide exits are more susceptible to displacement; special attention must be paid to maintenance in these areas. Additionally, wear mats can be installed in these areas to reduce displacement, CPSC 2.4.2.2 (2). Good drainage is essential to maintaining loose fill surfacing. Standing water with surface materials reduces effectiveness and leads to material compaction and decomposition. CPSC
2.4.2.2 (5). In the case of wood fibers as it decomposes it may lose its impact attenuation qualities. In the case of sand, based on its quality, it will compact at different rates and it will lose its impact attenuation qualities.
When sand is used the necessary maintenance will include, but not be limited to; tilling to keep sand loose, remove contaminants such as leaves, twigs, grass, rocks and other debris. When wood fiber is used the necessary maintenance will include but not be limited to removing contaminants such as leaves, twigs, grass, rocks and other debris and ensuring the integrity of 9-inches of wood fibers. Beware of decomposition at the lower levels. When the integrity of your loose fill surfacing becomes questionable it is recommended the material be maintained, replaced and/or field tested for impact attenuation.
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NOTE: We are available to consult with staff on-site to review the Audit Report. Based on our findings we will recommend a SafePark periodic safety inspection schedule that will not only help to keep children safer, but will also be an invaluable tool for defending potential litigation. Do not release this report to any person except an agency official, legal counsel, insurance representative, or an investigating police officer.
NOTE: Injuries to children may occur from many types of playground equipment and environmental conditions.
The SafePark Audit Report on the following pages will help to assess if your playground is in compliance with the current playground standards set forth by the State of California. It will also identify conditions that may be unsafe due to normal wear and tear, equipment failure, or vandalism, and offer suggestions to address maintenance and repair concerns that may exist on or near your playground. NOTE: While the SafePark Audit does not cover every potential safety concern, it is a comprehensive overview of your playgrounds current condition and potential safety concerns. The SafePark Playground Safety Audit Form is based on the Public Playground Safety Handbook written by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Revised November 2010; American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1487-21. The Department of Justice 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) for Title II (28 CFR Part 35) and Title III (28 CFR Part 36), Sections 240 and 1008 Play Areas. The Playground Audit will be performed by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector in good standings with the National Playground Safety Institute, The National Recreation and Park Association and the California Park and Recreation Society.
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1. Category of Playground: (check all that apply)
Community Park City Park X Daycare Center
Neighborhood Park/PLay area Private School Other
2. Equipment Inventory: (indicate the number of equipment pieces that exist) A. Composite Structures
2 to 5 User age 5 to 12
B. Freestanding
Equipment -
C. Site Amenities
0 Stairways 0 Swings 0 Benches 3 Distant
0 Rigid Climber 0 Rotating swings 0 Pic Table 4 Distant 0 Flexible Climber 0 Cable Glider 0 Drink Fountains 1 42’ 0 Decks 0 Slides 1 Lights 0
0 Play panel 0 Seated spinners 0 Wheelchair
parking
0 0 Slides 0 Leaf seat climber 3 Signs 2 No climbing
0 Talk Tubes 0 Upper body Vine
Climber
1 Litter barrels 2
0 Horizontal Rings 0 Rocking Eqpt 0 Fencing 0
0 Bridges 0 Play panels w/seat 0 Restrooms 2
0 Step Ladder 0 Playhouse 0 Shade 0
0 Cargo net 0 Balance Beam 0 Basketball court 0
0 Shade Canopy Lg. 0 Standing Backhoes 0 Volley ball 0
0 Transfer station 0 Shade Canopy 0 Trees 40’ to 50’ Plus 0 Ground seats 0 Hop Scotch 0 Lunch area 0
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3. Playground Perimeter Concerns Measured in Feet & Comments The owner/operator shall evaluate each border concern for possible mitigation Play Perimeter concerns Distance from
Border
Priority
Rating
Comments
1st Public Street Broadway 75’ 2 No Fence or barriers
2nd Street N/A 0
3rd Street N/A 0
Pool 0
Streets with Heavy traffic 75’ 2
Water (ponds/streams/ditch 0
Soccer/football field N/A 0
Baseball/softball field N/A 0
Basketball Court N/A 0
Parking Lot 60 ft. 2 No Fence or barrier
Picnic Table 50 to 100 Ft Plus 0 Distant
Trees 40 to 50 ft plus 0 Distant
Benches Distant 0
Teather ball N/A 0
Volleyball N/A 0
BBQ 0 0
2nd play area 25 feet 2 13” containment drop off
Restrooms 40’ Plus 0
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It is important to understand that children are easily attracted to areas and situations that are not always safe. Public streets and parking lots located near a playground can be dangerous.
Baseball, soccer, football fields and golf courses can be hazardous if in close proximity to a playground, as miss directed balls can strike a child and possibly cause injury.
Railroad tracks, water ponds, streams, ditches, construction yards and cliffs are attractive to children and can be hazardous.
Trees located in or around a playground must have their limbs and branches trimmed to be at least 84-inches above the highest designated play surface. The reason for this is that children will attempt to reach out and grab and try to swing on limbs and/or branches. This could cause a dangerous fall.
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Non
Comp. Comp. N/AV Notes
1. General Environment X ASTM 2049 Street and Parking
2. Materials & Manufacture X Design issues and failure
3. Use Zones X
4. Maint., Surfacing, Labeling
signage
X Missing warning labels
5. Accessibility X
6. Access & Egress X
7. Platforms, Landings,
Walkways
X
8. Flexible components X
9. Step Ladder X
10. Cargo nets X
11. Upper body equipment X
12. Slides X Accessible climbable structure
13. Swings X
14. Ladder climber X
15. Seesaws X
16. Spring Rocking equipment X
17. Cable Glider X
18. Balance beams X
19. Sliding Poles X
20. Shade X In general area no containment shade
21. Roller Slides X
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22. Flexible Rubber Climbers X
23. Spinners X
24. Stepping Form X
25. Standing spinners X
26. Fencing, Gates, Barriers,
Signs
X ASTM 2049 Level II Street Hazard
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PLAYGROUND SAFETY AUDIT
e The following is an itemized list of the issues observed. Photos were taken on site during the audit process and include descriptions or the items that currently do not meet the ASTM F1487-21 and CPSC guidelines.
Note: Whenever ASTM code is cited it refers to ASTM F1487-21 unless otherwise noted.
ADA Accessible Design Pertaining to The Playground Equipment Area’s only:
Is the playground and equipment area accessible Yes
Within the containment area is the playground equipment ADA accessible? Yes Is the Playground subject to the DOJ 2010 Standard for Accessible Design? Yes
1. There are missing warning labels on all play structures and no freestanding warning sign. Only one label noted is a Playworld systems identification on the original Playworld slide. Either warning labels or a freestanding sign are required. 1 Rating. Recommended labels: ASTM
14.2.1. Information message communicating age appropriateness, ASTM .14.2.2 Information message communicating supervision recommended, ASTM 14.2.3 warning message communicating the removal of helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck. ASTM
14.2.4 warning message communicating hot play surfaces and/or surfacing when applicable, ASTM 14.2.5 warning message communicating the hazard of play equipment located over hard surfaces, when applicable.(Sample label photo) Recommend placing labels and/or a freestanding warning sign.
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2. There are deep drop offs at the sidewalks entering the 2nd play area. Drop off is approximately 25 feet from the audited play area. ASTM 3.1.50, CPSC 3.6. ASTM F 2049 2 Rating.
Recommend adding safety material to the 2nd play area or building ramps to eliminate the drop offs.
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3. The use zones around all structures are non-compliant. The slide, vine climber, and concrete leaf structures are designed for climbing and play. Reference Nature Works Inc. Maintenance Manual Sept. 11 2004. ASTM 9.2.1, 9.2.3 CPSC 5.3.9. 1 Rating. The large boulders placed close together also represent a fall hazard in the containment area. Recommend the structures/equipment be moved or removed to achieve proper use zones. (Vine climber & Slide 51”, Vine climb and bolder 44”, vine climb and round grape rock 48”. Leaf climber to ADA ramp 32”, Leaf to curb 29”, Leaf to rocks and boulder up to 52”. Stationary structures require a 72 inch use zone.
4. Two structural failures of the vine climber have been reported on Jan 26, 2023 and Aug. 22 2022.
The current condition of the vine climber reveals complete separation of the climber arm extensions in two locations. Pics below. Movement of the remaining damaged arms and the structure indicates serious structural compromise. There are numerous cracks, some large and deep, that may have allowed water to enter down to the metal infrastructure leading to rust and support structure failure. ASTM 4.1, CPSC 2.5.1. 1 Rating. Recommendation: High priority.
Immediately take the play area out of service with approved construction fencing to restrict play activity in the area. Long term engineered structural integrity and safety of the existing structure is a serious concern.
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ASTM F1487-21 4.1 General Requirements—Playground equipment shall be manufactured and constructed only of materials that have a demonstrated durability in the playground or similar outdoor setting. Any new materials shall be documented or tested accordingly for durability by the playground equipment manufacturer.
5. The depth of the EWF engineered wood fiber throughout the play area is non-compliant for depth. The minimum depth for wood fiber is 9 inches of safety material maintained at all times.
The average depth of the safety surface is 4 to 6 inches. In addition, there is substantial EWF decomposition starting at just 2 to 3 inches below the surface. ASTM 13.2.1, CPSC 2.5.1 table 2. 1 Rating. Recommend replacing the old decomposing material with 12 inches of new engineered wood fiber.
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6. There is a deep kick out at the slide exit The exit height exceeds the 15 inch maximum height and there is insufficient depth of safety material. ASTM 8.5.5.3, CPSC 5.3.6.4. 2 Rating.
Recommend adding safety material to the area to maintain the minimum 9 inch proper depth and lower the exit height of the slide.
7. There is a street with busy traffic, parking, and a bike path in the playground non-compliant hazard zone. The bike path is approximately 60 feet from the play area use zones and the parking and street begin at 75 feet from the playground use zones. Hazards from 30 to 100 feet are considered Level II. ASTM F2049. 2 Rating. A series of compliant barriers and fencing could be used to lower the risk factors and rating slightly, but in this case the close proximity of the busy street per the standard should be mitigated by placing an ASTM F 2049 compliant fence with a self closing gate around the entire play area.
ASTM F 2049 6.1.3 Fences—All vulnerable play areas shall have fences with gates as described in 7.6. This method of protection may include chain link and other materials of a minimum height of 4 ft (1.22 m) above grade.
8.3 Vulnerable Play Zone….Level I (top priority) is where the hazard is less than 30 ft from play equipment or its use zone. Level II is where the hazard is 30 ft up to 100 ft from play equipment or its use zone, and Level III is where the hazard is over 100 ft up to 200 ft from play equipment or its use zone. Any hazard more than 200 ft away is not necessarily within a vulnerable play zone requiring a fence unless the owner/operator or its representative deems it as being required.
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Note: The large dead tree structure approximately 15 feet from the play area could be considered an attractive nuisance and climbing hazard under ASTM F2049. No Rating.
8. The existing Playworld slide retrofitted with a concrete rock artistic representation of grapes does not fit into any published description of the ASTM, CPSC playground safety standards. The surfaces are for the most part rounded with no flat 2X2 inch designated play surface. However, the added structure is readily accessible with a top height of 135 inches, over 11 feet high. The safety surfacing below this area is currently non compliant for depth, but even at the proper depth a fall from this height could be catastrophic. Impact testing of the safety surface at the proper depth is needed to determine if the surfacing is compliant for the potential fall height.
There have been reports of kids climbing to the top. The two signs on sight requesting “Do not climb on the grape structure” are helpful for proper warning, however, they are only a warning and do not eliminate a potential hazard. Professional opinion: 1 Rating. The current configuration with non-compliant depth of surfacing represents a serious hazard. There is no known repair or modification that I can recommend to eliminate the climbing hazard.
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Another important concern of the slide grape design is there is no way to view the condition and integrity of the slide tube connections.
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General Maintenance Concerns:
1. There are several squirel burrows in the ground near the play area with one in the containment area.
2. One of the ground level rock grapes has damage and missing mosaic pieces.
3. There is a small felt tip graffiti on one of the leaf structures.
In summary the play area and equipment have several important concerns. The play area should be taken out of service until the listed exceptions can be resolved.
The following are general site pictures:
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2nd play area not audited
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Charles Froeming
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SafePark Services
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The City of Escondido
Danielle Lopez
Assistant Director of Community Services
201 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Project Proposal:: New Construction for the Sculptural Public Art Park, Vinehenge June 23, 2023
Nature Works, Inc., of Escondido, proposes to fabricate, recreate and install a new, 'Vinehenge', structure for the public art project, "Vinehenge", located in Grape Day Park at 321 Broadway Street Escondido, CA 92025, adjacent City Hall.
The goal of the project is to install a near replica version of the existing interactive Vinehenge vineclimber art work that was commissioned in 2002 to the artist team of Nancy Moran and Valerie Salatino of Nature Works. The project has been a success over the twenty years of it's history.
Vinehenge has become an iconic work of art in the City. It is the intent of the City to keep the interactive public art park, 'Vinehenge', whole, so the city has requested Nature Works to present a proposal for replacement of the vine-climber element. Once created and installed, the Vine henge Interactive Public Art Park will remain integrally whole for years to come.
Cost of Project
$255,000.
The cost includes; welding and fabrication, hands-on work of the artisans, handcrafting and sculpting of the structure, painting and detailed work to create the proprietary methods that form the realistic vine and driftwood appearance. The armature and shall be built of schedule forty steel pipe and formed in the movement of a natural specimen replicating closeiy to the original project. Vinehenge spans the diameter of the nearly twenty eight hundred square foot encirclement that is the park-site.
Approximately twelve hundred linear feet of faux vine of varied diameters will have fluid movement forming the climbing apparatus creating the inter-connected, interactive vine branches.
Nature Works, Inc., shall provide; engineering and build the armature according to it's original design and engineering plans provided to the City for the original project, general liability coverage for the project until completion, third party safety inspection and reporting, and Nature Works will produce the structure in it's studio space within Escondido and provide installation services for the completion of the project.
Production Time-Line
A total of twelve to eighteen months of production time is projected from the time of contract signing and initial payment is received, to completion of the project. *Time-line is effected and dependent on the coordination efforts with the City of Escondido. Payment terms are TBD and will include initial, and progressive payments throughout project, with a final payment upon completion.
Coordination with the of Escondido
Requested work performance from the City includes; the providing of demolition and removal of the existing Vinehenge structure, performance of survey work and the pouring of new concrete footings for installation of the new Vinehenge. City shall also provide secured privacy construction fencing, provide electricity and water during the installation phases of the project to Nature Works.
Calif'ornia State Safes Ta., mav be applied to !he.fi'rwl inFOiee 1/app/icabfe Nature Works Inc. P.O. Box 461422 Escondido CA 92046 760.747.2604 760.807.8787 Attachment "2"
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October 21, 2002
CITY OF Valerie Salatino
ESCONDIDO Nature Works
201 NORTH BROADWAY 2534-E East Washington Street
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025 Escondido, CA 92027
Marsha Whalen, CMC
City Clerk
(760) 839-4617
FAX {760) 735-5782
RE: Consulting Agreement - Legacy Public Art (A-2587)
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed please find a fully executed original of the above agreement between Nature Works and the City of Escondido, along with a copy of the authorizing resolution (R. 2002-234R).
Please feel free to caII this office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
:;f��� Liane Lindgren
Department Assistant
Enclosures
c: Susan Pollack, Public Art Consultant (w/copy of agreement) Field Engineering
Lori Holt Pfeifer, Mayor
June Rady, Mayor Pro Tem
Tom D' Agosta
Ed Gallo
Marie Waldron
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STAFF REPORT
December 06, 2023
File Number 0610-90
SUBJECT
COUNCIL COMPENSATION
DEPARTMENT
City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council make factual findings supporting a salary increase and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-19 providing for an amendment to Escondido Municipal Code § 2-28(a) and § 2- 28(b) increasing the salary for councilmembers and the mayor, respectively, as required by Government Code § 36516, as amended by Senate Bill (SB) 329, and Council Rules of Policy and Procedure Section B(9).
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Department Name: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Depending on the amount of the increase approved by the City Council at its next meeting, if any, adoption of the salary adjustment would result in an annual increase to the General Fund budget as of December 2024.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The last increase to the council’s and mayor’s salaries was approved (by a vote of 3-2) in December 2017, in the amount of 10%, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-15R, with an effective date of December 2018. Prior to that, the Council approved a 10% salary increase in 2015, effective December 2016, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2015-24.
The Council considered but refused any compensation increase in December of 2019 (by vote of 4- 1) and December 2021 (by vote of 3-2).
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BACKGROUND
Council Compensation Amendment Procedure
The City Council has discretion to increase its salary, within limits, pursuant to the Council Rules of Procedure and Policies, the Escondido Municipal Code, and state law. There is no other legislative body, committee, person or mechanism in place on a local or state level to make this salary decision.
Pursuant to the Council Rules last re-adopted in Resolution No. 2023-158R (Rules), the Council is required to have an agenda item during a meeting in December of odd-numbered years for the purpose of determining whether or not to act regarding City councilmember and mayoral compensation. Rules, Section B(9). The effective date of any increase is the following year after the new council is sworn in. In this case, any increase would be effective upon the swearing in of the new City Council on December 11, 2024. The underlying purpose of including this provision in the Rules was to ensure that the City Council addresses on a regular basis the politically sensitive issue of voting themselves a raise, to not allow compensation stagnation to negatively impact public interest in serving on the council, and to fairly compensate councilmembers for their services.
Pursuant to recently enacted SB 329, amending Government Code § 36516, the council will consider and potentially adopt a salary increase in two stages. First, pursuant to subsection (g)(2), the council must first hold an open regular council meeting to consider, discuss and take public comment on any proposed salary increase which must include “findings demonstrating the need for the increased compensation.” As a result, the council should be prepared to address and make a record of the need to increase the salary from the current ordinance amounts during this meeting. Next, in a subsequent meeting not less seven days later pursuant to subsection (g)(3), the City Council will consider whether to adopt an amendment to the salary ordinance and the amount of any increase.
Government Code § 36516(g).
The Future Agenda for the December 13, 2023 regular City Council meeting includes an item to address the Council’s interest in the adoption of an amendment to Escondido Municipal Code § 2- 28(a) and (b). If the City Council does not make the findings and votes to not address a salary increase, the item on December 13 will be removed and the next opportunity to consider a salary increase will be in December 2025 under the current Rules.
Allowable Amount of Increase
The Escondido Municipal Code sets councilmember and mayoral compensation via the adoption of an ordinance. Currently, pursuant to Section 2-28(a), the salary for all councilmembers is $2,088.43 per month ($25,016.16/year). Pursuant to § 2-28(b), the mayor receives the councilmember salary and an additional $3,806.66 per month for a total of $5,895.09 per month ($70,741.08/year). This additional amount is intended to reflect the citywide responsibilities for the mayor. Consistent with 509
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state law, the Council also receives the same benefits as other City employees and the value of those benefits are not included in the salary amount.
Pursuant to state law, the council has authority and discretion to increase its salary through the adoption of an amendment to the salary ordinance. Any increase approved shall not be greater than 5% for each calendar year since the operative date of the last adjustment to the salary. As of next year, the council may simply consider the amount of inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the CPI, not to exceed 10% for each calendar year, and adopt the lower of that amount or 5% per year.
No ordinance providing for automatic increases is permissible. A councilmember is also statutorily authorized to waive any or all compensation.
For purposes of discussion, certain factors may be relevant to the City Council’s consideration including but not limited to:
The amount of time spent by the City Council working on City business each week, including attending regional agency and subcommittee meetings; attending civic events and constituent meetings; reading and drafting district constituent communications; tasks related to mandatory training; reading council meeting agenda materials; preparing questions and comments for meetings; and, attendance at open and closed session meetings The amount of salary increases of other City employees since the last council salary increase in 2018 (See Attachment 1)
The effects of inflation on salaries established in 2018 The amount of education, training and experience required of persons exercising the same or similar job responsibilities
The need to maintain adequate salaries to attract candidates of all employment and economic categories and allow for councilmembers to devote adequate time to the responsibilities of the office
The need to currently address the salary shortfall to alleviate future city councils from having to make up even greater ground on setting a reasonable salary Because the City Council has not increased its salary since December 2018, it has the authority, but is not required, to adopt an amendment to the salary ordinance increasing the amount of council and mayoral compensation by as much as 30% (December 2018 to December 2024).
In light of the foregoing, it is requested that the City Council consider, discuss, allow for public comment, make factual findings supporting a salary increase, and provide direction to the City Attorney on Ordinance No. 2023-19 increasing the current councilmember and mayoral compensation amounts to reflect an appropriate and lawful adjustment. 510
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ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 2023-19
ATTACHMENTS
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Bargaining Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 TOTAL Average Administrative, Clerical, Engineering Unit (ACE) 0.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4.00% 2.50%12 0.00% 8.50% 1.42% Firefighters' Association ‐ Safety (FIR) 2.50% 2.00% 2.00% 4.00% 2.50% 2.50% 15.50% 2.58% Firefighters' Association ‐ Non‐Safety (NSF) 2.50% 2.00% 2.00% 4.00% 2.50% 2.50% 15.50% 2.58% Police Officers' Association ‐ Non‐Sworn (NSP)
Community Service Officer (CSO) 1.50% 1.50% 0.00% 7.00% 2.00%12 0.00% 12.00% 2.00% Public Safety Dispatcher 6.50%9 1.50% 5.00% 2.50% 2.00%12 0.00% 17.50% 2.92%Public Safety Shift Supervisor 8.50%10 1.50% 5.00% 2.50% 2.00%12 0.00% 19.50% 3.25% Police Officers' Association ‐ Sworn (POL)
Police Officer 3.00%11 3.00% 5.00% 5.00% 3.00% 2.30% 21.30% 3.55% Police Sergeant 3.00%11 2.22% 4.23% 5.00% 2.20% 3.60% 20.25% 3.38% Maintenance & Operations Unit (M&O) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 4.00% 3.00%12 0.00% 13.00% 2.17% Supervisory Unit (SUP) 0.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4.00% 2.50%12 0.00% 8.50% 1.42%Unclassified, Clerical, Technical (UCT) 0.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4.00% 2.50% 0.00% 8.50% 1.42%Management (MGT) 0.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4.00% 2.50% 0.00% 8.50% 1.42% Average by Year 2.46% 1.98% 2.10% 4.17% 2.43% 0.91% 2.34% 92018 NSP (Public Safety Dispatcher) amount reflects two separate increases: 5% on 8/12/2018 and 1.5% on 12/30/2018102018 NSP (Public Safety Shift Supervisor) amount reflects two separate increases: 7% on 8/12/2018 and 1.5% on 12/30/2018112018 POL (Police Officer and Police Sergeant) amount reflects two separate increases: 2% on 1/14/2018 and 1% on 5/20/2018122022 ACE, NSP (CSO, Public Safety Distpacher, Public Safety Shift Supervisor), M&O and SUP amounts reflect upcoming increases on 7/10/2022 Attachment "1"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-28(a)
and (b) OF THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR
The City Council of the City of Escondido, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings:
WHEREAS, the privilege to serve on the City Council of the City of Escondido (City Council) requires the expenditure of significant time during weekdays and weekends, and at all times of the day at City Hall, at local public agency offices for meetings, and around the community for various civic events; and WHEREAS, City Council service requires education, training and experience in numerous governmental issues including conflicts of interest, Ralph M. Brown Act compliance, budgets, labor negotiations, and often involves reviewing substantial staff reports and related legal documents; reviewing and considering local and state legislation; attending to representative assignments at regional government body meetings; staying informed on current local and state issues; and reviewing financial reference materials, budgets and reports; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discretion to increase its salary, within limits, pursuant to the Council Rules of Procedure and Policies, the Escondido Municipal Code, and state law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Council Rules last re-adopted in Resolution No. 2023-158R (Rules), the Council is required to have an agenda item during a meeting in December of odd-numbered years for the purpose of determining whether or not to act regarding City councilmember and mayoral compensation. The effective date of any increase is the following year after the new council is sworn in consistent with Government Code § 36516.5. In this case, any increase would be effective upon the swearing in of the new City Council on December 11, 2024; and 513
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WHEREAS, the purpose of including a Rules provision requiring review of council salaries was to ensure that the City Council addresses on a regular basis the politically sensitive issue of voting themselves a raise, to not allow compensation stagnation to negatively impact public interest in serving on the council, and to fairly compensate councilmembers for their services; and WHEREAS, the last increase to the council’s and mayor’s salaries was approved (by a vote of 3-2) in December 2017, in the amount of 10%, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-15R, with an effective date of December 2018. Prior to that, the Council approved a 10% salary increase in 2015, effective December 2016, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2015-24; and
WHEREAS, from 2018 to present City employees have seen yearly average increases of between
1.42% and 3.55% per year, depending on classification and bargaining unit, and a total cumulative (but not compounded) increase of not less than 8.5% in their salaries over that same time period; and WHEREAS, the current salary of Escondido city councilmembers is $2,088.43 per month and the current salary of the mayor is $5,895.09 per month pursuant to Escondido Municipal Code § 2- 28(a) and (b) and Government Code § 36516.1; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code § 36516(a)(4)(A), the City Council may increase its salary by as much 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary which in this case would be up to 30% given no salary increase since December 2018; and WHEREAS, a continuing failure or refusal to increase the City Council’s salary will result in a significant departure from reasonable compensation putting future City Council’s in the very difficult position of having to make up the difference; and
WHEREAS, low City Council compensation can hinder potential candidates from running for office or performing competently once in office given the high cost of living in San Diego County and the need for outside employment; and
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WHEREAS, there is no other legislative body, committee, agency, person or mechanism currently in place on a local or state level to make this salary decision; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Escondido that their councilmembers are adequately paid to perform the services that are required of this position and that Ordinance No. 2023-19 be adopted.
SECTION 2: That the above recitals are true and the City Council has reviewed and considered Ordinance No. 2023-19 and makes such factual findings as are required pursuant to Government Code § 36516(g).
SECTION 3. Proper notices of this regular City Council meeting have been given consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act and Government Code § 36516.
SECTION 4. That Section 2-28 of the Escondido Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
(a) Effective on the date the city council members to be elected at the 2024 regular municipal election are sworn into office, the members of the city council shall receive a monthly salary of _______________________________ ($______) per month in accordance with the provisions of section 36516 of the Government Code.
(b) In addition to the salary provided for council members in subsection (a), the mayor of the City of Escondido shall receive a monthly salary of __________________________________($________), in accordance with the provisions of section 36516.1 of the California Government Code. The salary provided by this subsection shall increase by the same percentage set forth in any ordinance adopted which provides for city council salaries.
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SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
SECTION 6. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and to cause the same or a summary to be published one time within 15 days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Escondido.
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STAFF REPORT
December 06, 2023
File Number 0680-10
SUBJECT
ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16A, MASSAGE REGULATION
DEPARTMENT
Police Department
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2023-18 to amend the Chapter 16A of the Escondido Municipal Code.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: David Cramer, Police Captain
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The proposed update would not impact the General Fund.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The City last modified its massage regulations in 2015. The 2015 effort included significant changes to the zoning code and re-implemented local regulation of massage establishments.
BACKGROUND
Local jurisdictions’ ability to regulate massage establishments had long been established until the adoption of Senate Bill (SB) 731 in 2008, which asserted state control of massage businesses and significantly constrained local regulation. After SB 731, Escondido experienced a surge in the number of massage establishments, bringing the City to approximately 30 establishments, particularly illicit establishments. The prohibition on local regulation created opportunities for prostitution and human trafficking. Closing illicit businesses proved difficult and costly. Although sting operations resulted in arrests, it was is not unusual for the affiliated massage establishments to continue operating.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1147, otherwise known as the Massage Therapy Act, became effective on January 1, 2015. The new legislation re-established the authority of local jurisdictions to impose land use regulations on massage establishments and once again allows cities to issue massage establishment permits. The legislative authors stated, “… we carried this legislation to return the broad control over land use to local governments in regulating massage establishments in the best interests of the individual community.” 517
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The City Council enacted the current massage regulations in response to the authority granted in AB 1147.
Significant changes enacted in January 2015 include:
1) Mitigating and reducing the judicially recognized potential adverse secondary effects of illicit massage establishments, including but not limited to, increased crime, the proliferation of blight in neighborhoods;
2) Protecting the quality of life and neighborhoods in the City, the City’s retail and commercial trade, and local property values, and minimizing the potential for nuisances related to the operation of illicit massage establishments; and,
3) Protecting the peace, welfare and privacy of persons who own, operate and/or patronize legitimate massage establishments.
For the most part, the City’s regulation of massage establishments has proved successful. The City currently has nine (9) massage establishments.
Escondido Zoning Code, Article 38, Massage Establishments, now allows the operation by right at the following locations:
Center Name Address
Civic Center Plaza 311 - 445 N. Escondido Boulevard
Del Norte Plaza 302 - 358 W. El Norte Parkway
El Norte Parkway Plaza 1000 W. El Norte Parkway
Escondido Gateway 810 - 860 W. Valley Parkway
Escondido Promenade Center 1200 - 1290 Auto Parkway
Ferrara Plaza 2401 - 2447 E. Valley Parkway
Major Market Shopping Center 1805 - 1895. S. Centre City Parkway Plaza las Palmas 970 - 1138 W. Valley Parkway
Westfield North County 200 - 298 E. Via Rancho Parkway
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Massage establishments not located within commercial shopping centers listed above require a conditional use permit in the General Commercial (CG) zone unless otherwise prohibited. However, lawful massage establishments operating throughout the City in 2015 may continue to operate until the nonconforming use ceases.
The Escondido Police Department ("EPD”) now has eight years of experience managing the annual massage establishment permit process. The proposed amendments will help close loopholes that illegitimate massage business have exploited and strive to be more business friendly toward to legitimate massage providers.
ANALYSIS
The proposed changes do not involve the Escondido Zoning Code. The amendments focus primarily on language changes that will make administration of the massage permit process simpler for the City and for legitimate businesses. EPD detectives will personally meet the massage establishment owners, including interpreters when needed, to ensure a detailed understanding of the City’s massage regulations.
A simplified permitting process will better enable legitimate massage businesses to comply with the regulations and will aid in the City’s enforcement efforts when illegitimate businesses violate our laws and regulations.
EPD has provided copies of the proposed amendments to all massage businesses and notified them of the City Council agenda item on December 6, 2023. EPD staff has met with six of the nine businesses all of which have provided only positive feedback regarding the proposed Amendment to the Escondido Municipal Code.
Attachment “1” to this staff report is a tracked changes version of the former and proposed massage regulations.
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the approval of Ordinance number 2023-18, amending Chapter 16A of the EMC. The proposed code changes will serve to protect the integrity of legitimate massage establishments while updating licensing requirements to assist law enforcement in eradicating illicit establishments.
ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 2023-18
b. Ordinance No. 2023-18 Exhibit “A”
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16A, MASSAGE
REGULATION
The City Council of the City of Escondido, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Escondido makes the following findings:
WHEREAS, the City of Escondido last updated the City’s Massage Regulations in Janaury 2015; and WHEREAS, the Escondido Police Department manages the permitting process for massage establishments in the City of Escondido; and
WHEREAS, the City of Escondido Chief of Police has found that updating the City’s Massage Regulations will better support legitimate massage businesses and will continue to allow the Police Department to promptly investigate allegations of illegitmate activities at massage establishments.
SECTION 2. That Escondido Municipal Code Chapter 16A, Massage Regulation, is repealed and replaced as set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Ordinance and Exhibit “A” is incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and to cause the same or a summary to be published one time within 15 days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County and circulated in the City of Escondido.
SECTION 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
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SECTION 5. That as of effective date of this ordinance, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are herby repealed.
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Ordinance No. 2023-18
Exhibit “A”