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SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
January 30, 2023
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 VACANCY APPOINTMENT
Request the City Council 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.
Karen Marie Warner Spann – Requested a swift appointment to the District 3 vacancy.
Martha Tucker – Requested an appointment of a candidate that represents the majority party in District 3.
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Georgine Tomasi – Requested an appointment of an candidate that represents District 3.
Joanne Tenney – Requested a Special Election.
John Williams – Requested a Special Election.
Katharine Barba – Requested the Council appoint David Barber.
Pam Albergo – Requested a Special Election or that the Council appoint Virginia Segarra Bunnell or Christine Spencer.
Tom Albergo – Requested a Special Election of that the Council appoint Christine Spencer.
Derek Escobar – Requested the City Council appoint Christine Spencer.
Patricia Borchmann – Requested the City Council appoint David Barber, Juan Vargas or Karen Marie Warner Spann.
Motion to appoint Christian Garcia: Garcia; Second: White; Approved: 3-1 (Martinez – No)
FUTURE AGENDA
2. 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 c urrent information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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