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SPECIAL MEETING
4:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
January 25, 2023
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance.
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
RECOGNITION
Classical Academy High School’s Caiman Football Team (Won the Division 6 AA State Championship)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kevin Stevenson – Expressed opposition to Mayor White’s position at SANDAG.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 4-0.
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) –
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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
369824 – 369979 dated January 4, 2023
369980 – 370142 dated January 11, 2023
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of January 11, 2023
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE PURCHASE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-16, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), a Public Services Agreement with The Drala Project Inc., dba The [RE]DESIGN Group in the amount of $788,049.05 for the purchase of equipment and installation services. (File Number 0600-10;A-3440) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Information Systems Department: Rob Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer)
Presenter: Rob Van De Hey
a) Resolution No. 2023-16
6. EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR REPAIR OF THE SEWER PIPELINE IN CASA GRANDE MOBILE
ESTATES AND LANDSLIDE AT LAKE WOHLFORD ROAD
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-17, declaring that pursuant to the terms of 22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council affirms that it was appropriate for City of Escondido (“City”) staff to forego normal bidding procedures and to award contracts for emergency repairs of a sewer main section in Casa Grande Mobile Estates and landslide at Lake Wohlford Road. The resolution, which must be passed by four-fifths vote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property. (File Number 0600-10;A-3441)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Director of Utilities; Development Services Department: Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services; Engineering Services: Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenters: Angela Morrow, Deputy Director of Utilities Construction & Engineering, and Julie Procopio, City Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2023-17
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CURRENT BUSINESS
7. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 VACANCY INTERVIEWS
Request the City Council conduct interviews of applicants to fill the City Council District 3 vacancy, discuss and consider applicant qualifications, and take action on the vacancy, including appointment of a City Council District 3 representative. (File Number 0610-70) Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk: Zack Beck)
Presenter: Zack Beck
James Cassidy – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Georgine Tomasi – Requested the Council delay the appointment to a later date.
Chris Nava – Requested the Council delay the appointment to a later date.
Martha Tucker – Requested the Council delay the appointment to a later date.
Ana Marie Velasco – Requested the Council delay the appointment to a later date.
Lori Pfeiler – Requested the Council select a candidate that supports the development of housing.
Elias Velazquez – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Ed Gallo – Requested the Council appoint a qualified candidate.
Chavez Harmes – Expressed support for Christian Garcia.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes – Expressed support for Christian Garcia.
Jagjivan S Kehal – Expressed support for Christian Garcia.
Jim Bowen – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Joanne Tenney – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
John Williams – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Karem Elhams – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
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Karen Anderson – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Pam Albergo – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Tom Albergo – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Vihn An Lee – Requested a special election be held for District 3.
Motion to delay the appointment at the next meeting to January 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.: Garcia; Second: Martinez; Failed: 2-2 (White, Morasaco – No)
Motion to appoint Christian Garcia: White; Second: Mora sco; Failed: 2 -1-1 (Martinez – No, Garcia – Abstain)
Motion to delay the appointment at the next meeting to January 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.:
Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 4-0
FUTURE AGENDA
8. 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
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economi c Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gloria Conejo – Expressed concern regarding the recent mudslides in Escondido.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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