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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6)
a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido City Employees’ Association, Supervisory Bargaining Unit
b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911, Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit and Administrative / Clerical / Engineering Bargaining Unit
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
a. Noah Werner, et. al v. City of Escondido
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00011594-CU-OR-NC
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:38 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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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 sanctio n 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
PROCLAMATIONS
Code Compliance Month
PRESENTATIONS
Grand Avenue Construction Project Update
Leah Peixoto – Expressed concern regarding the potential negative impacts the construction will have on Grand Ave Businesses.
Rotary Club of Escondido – Grape Day Park Presentation
Councilmember Martinez and Councilmember Garcia recused themselves from the item and left the dais at 5:38 p.m. (returned to the dais after the item concluded at 5:56 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Noah Werner, et. al v. City of Escondido
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00011594-CU-OR-NC Council unanimously approved a settlement (terms to be disclosed at a later date by the City Attorney) Docusign Envelope ID: DA92662B-8BDC-455F-BDAA-8C6049FA8571
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Becky Rapp – Expressed concern regarding second-hand smoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
387261 – 387439 dated September 11, 2024
387440 – 387633 dates September 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024 and September 18, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. YEAR 2025 HOLIDAYS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -123 to designate the dates that the City offices will be closed in the calendar year 2025 for holiday observances.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No
a) Resolution No. 2024-123
6. CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-141, declaring that pursuant to the terms of Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council finds there is a need to continue the emergency repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Docusign Envelope ID: DA92662B-8BDC-455F-BDAA-8C6049FA8571
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Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Assistant Director of Utilities, Wastewater ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2024-141
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) White/Morasco – Operational costs and investment required by the City of Escondido for the proposed Escondido Rotary Stage and Grape Day Park
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.gov.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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