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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956(d)(1))
a. Case Name: City of Escondido v. All Interested Persons in the Matter of the Issuance and Sale of Pension Obligation Bonds etc. (Validation Action)
Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00025425-CU-PT-NC b. Case Name: Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. City of Escondido Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00008423-CU-MC-NC c. Case Name: Touchstone MF Fund I, LLC v. City of Escondido Case No.: San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00020856-CU-BC-NC
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
September 21, 2022
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this tim e. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance.
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara
PROCLAMATIONS
Pollution Prevention Week, September 19-25
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Aldo Brambila – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Anzy McWha – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Eric Novak – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Forest Smith – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
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Hannah Jarrell – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Nova Birch – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Ricky Lam – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Zachary Deneris – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Ciara Conklin – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Joe Kern – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Duncan Mullis – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: Inscoe; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) -
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) -
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
366707 – 366780 dated September 7, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIT CARSON PARK LIGHTING PROJECT Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-121, awarding the construction contract to Precision Electric Company, determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $747,803.21 for the Kit Carson Park Lighting Project (“Project”). (File Number 0600-10; A-3432)
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Development Services Director and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Marissa Padilla, Associate Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2022-121
5. CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Request the City Council approve to adopt Resolution No. 2022-137, amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Escondido pursuant to the Political Reform Act to update the list of designated public employees and public officials who are required to file a statement of economic interest and the disclosure categories. (File Number 0640-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney's Office: Michael R. McGuinness) Presenter: Alma Gurrola, Deputy City Attorney
a) Resolution No. 2022-137
CURRENT BUSINESS
6. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Request the City Council discuss the consideration of participating in the National League of Cities. (File Number 0145-30)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck) Presenter: Councilmember Joe Garcia
Motion to join the National League of Cities: Garcia; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
7. FUTURE AGENDA
The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the City Council wish to place on an upcoming City Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda items is limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to clarifying questions, brief announcements, or requests for factual information in connection with an item when it is discussed.
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community De velopment. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kwame X – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Juliana Musheyev – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Zachary Bowerstock – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Victoria Barron – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
Violet Vega – Expressed concern regarding lack of affordable housing and its impact on homelessness in Escondido.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McNamara adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
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