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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
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: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
PROCLAMATIONS
Economic Development Week, May 6-10, 2024
National Water Safety Month, May-2024
PRESENTATION
National Water Safety Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bradley Tatsch – Introduced Boy Scout Troop 649.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
382903 – 383032 dated April 10, 2024
383033 – 383268 dated April 17, 2024
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383269 – 383470 dated April 24, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meetings of April 10, 2024 and April 17, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO’S INVESTMENT POLICY
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-53, approving the City of Escondido’s May 2024 Investment Policy. (File Number 0490-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer) Presenter: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer
a) Resolution No. 2024-53
6. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 Request the City Council approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. (File Number 0490-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer) Presenter: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer
7. AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROJECT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 authorizing a construction change order in the amount of $45,000 for the construction of new pedestrian ramps and additional sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement to be completed as a part of the Annual Sidewalk Maintenance Project. (File Number 0910-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, Principal Civil Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2024-54
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB)
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/RRB at a previous City Council/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.) DocuSign Envelope ID: 67F0A51A-1B55-4468-AEE2-A669F908E701
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8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT
USE POLICY
Approved on April 17, 2024 with a vote of 4/0 (Martinez - Absent) a) Ordinance No. 2024-04 (Second Reading and Adoption)
9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND SEVERAL ARTICLES OF THE ESCONDIDO
ZONING CODE
Approved on April 17, 2024 with a vote of 4/0 (Martinez - Absent) a) Ordinance No. 2024-05 (Second Reading and Adoption)
PUBLIC HEARING
10. REVIEW AND REAFFIRM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG"), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ("HOME"), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (“ESG”) PRIORITIES IN THE 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND APPROVE AN ALLOCATION PROCESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDING.
Request the City Council conduct a public hearing, review and re-affirm the CDBG, HOME, and ESG priorities adopted in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, approve an allocation process for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 utilizing the maximum allowable allocations for public services and the maximum allowable allocations for administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, and authorize the release of a Request for Proposal ("RFP") for public services and community development activities. (File Number 0870-11)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction and Approval (Development Services Department:
Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Motion: J. Garcia; Second: C. Martinez; Approved: 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
11. 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Request the City Council review and receive the 2023 calendar year annual progress report for the Housing Element of the General Plan and authorize resubmittal of the report to the State Office of Planning and Research, the State Department of Housing and Community Development, and the San Diego Association of Governments. (File Number 0875-70) DocuSign Envelope ID: 67F0A51A-1B55-4468-AEE2-A669F908E701
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Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Pricila Roldan, Associate Planner
Motion: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
12. CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO FACILITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request the City Council receive a presentation and provide direction. (File Number 0470-32) Staff Recommendation: Receive and Provide Direction (Economic Development Department:
Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development Motion to approve the RFP as-written and assign the review of RFP responses to a Council Subcommittee that will be determined in December 2024: White; Second: Morasco; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No)
13. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT
WASHINGTON PARK, JESMOND DENE PARK, AND WESTSIDE PARK
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-39, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), a cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, in the amount of $520,928.97 for the purchase of playground equipment for children 2-5 years, 5-12 years, and integrated shade structures for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Playground Equipment Replacement Project at Washington Park, Jesmond Dene Park, and Westside Park. (File Number 0600-10; A-3501)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Wayne Thames, Parks Superintendent
a) Resolution No. 2024-39
Motion: C. Garcia; Second: Martinez; Approved:: 5-0
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14. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK AND KIT
CARSON PARK
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), a cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, in the amount of $892,217.53 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for children 2-5 years, 5-12 years, and integrated shade structures for the San Diego County Park Improvements Project at Mountain View Park and Kit Carson Park. (File Number 0600-10; A-3502) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Wayne Thames, Parks Superintendent
a) Resolution No. 2024-40
Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Morasco; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
15. 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) C. Garcia / White: Presentation from the CEO for Clean Energy Alliance
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current 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 7:05 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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