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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
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: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, (White – Absent)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dee – Expressed concern regarding the rise of antisemitism in Escondido and encouraged the City Council to focus on local issues instead geopolitical issues.
Aron Weiss – Expressed concern regarding the rise of antisemitism in Escondido and encouraged the City Council to focus on local issues instead geopolitical issues.
Dan Prtizker – Expressed concern regarding the rise of antisemitism in Escondido and encouraged the City Council to focus on local issues instead geopolitical issues.
Diane Ben – Expressed concern regarding the rise of antisemitism in Escondido and encouraged the City Council to focus on local issues instead geopolitical issues.
Natalie – Expressed concern regarding the rise of antisemitism in Escondido and encouraged the City Council to focus on local issues instead geopolitical issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent) DocuSign Envelope ID: 3217870A-0916-4D08-81F7-61CCF4AD028B
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1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of January 10, 2024
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
379336 – 379507 dated December 6, 2023
379508 – 379653 dated December 13, 2023
379654 – 379982 dated December 20, 2023
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS –
5. ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS FOR CENTRE CITY PARKWAY
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-05 amending the traffic schedule establishing speed zones on Centre City Parkway. (File Number 1020-05) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer)
Presenter: Edd Alberto, City Traffic Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2024-05
PUBLIC HEARING
6. MASTER AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A FOUR-UNIT, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – PL23-0075
Request the City Council conduct a public hearing on the development proposal and take action on the recommendations of City staff and the Planning Commission, which recommend that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2024-01 adopting a Master and Precise Development Plan for a four-unit multifamily residential development (“Project”), and the CEQA Notice of Exemption. (File Number 0830-07)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jay Paul, Senior Planner
a) Ordinance No. 2024-01 (First Reading and Introduction) DocuSign Envelope ID: 3217870A-0916-4D08-81F7-61CCF4AD028B
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Motion: Morasco; Second: Martinez; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
CURRENT BUSINESS
7. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT AWARD FOR RFP 24-11 ESCONDIDO LIBRARY CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Consulting Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with IDS Group, in an amount not to exceed $747,000 for design services for the Escondido Library Critical Infrastructure and Modernization Project (“Project”). (File Number 0600-10; A-3492) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Laura McLin, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2024-06
Motion: Martinez; Second: Morasco; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
8. REPEAL OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING THE CITY'S SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2020-1
Request the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2024-02 rescinding and repealing the City of Escondido’s Services Community Facilities District and adopt Resolution No. 2023-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement with the Building Industry Association to resolve litigation challenging the Services CFD and related City enactments. (File Number 0685-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager / Director of Development Services) Presenter: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager / Director of Development Services a) Resolution No. 2024-12
b) Ordinance No. 2024-02 (First Reading and Introduction) Motion: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
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9. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCY INTERVIEWS Request the City Council conduct interviews of applicants to fill a vacancy on the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors, discuss and consider applicant qualifications, and take action on the vacancy, including appointment of a San Diego County Water Authority Director by approving Resolution No. 2024-13R. (File Number 0120-10) Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
a) Resolution No. 2024-13R
The City Council interviewed Tom Kennedy, Kevin Grangetto and Roberto Garcia.
FUTURE AGENDA
10. 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) Morasco - City Council policy as to how items are placed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the Ci ty 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
Jasper Anda – Requested the City Council pass a Resolution requesting a Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
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ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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