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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6) a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization:
Police Officers' Association Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization:
Firefighters Association Safety and Non-Safety Bargaining Unit II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido)
b. Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees c. Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Foundation d. Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease or Management Agreement
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:55 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 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: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta Gaghen – Expressed concern regarding fireworks in Escondido.
Leila Sackfield – Expressed gratitude for the City Council and encouraged them to make wise decisions in 2025.
Juliana Carson – Expressed support for the California Center for the Arts Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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:
389572 – 389730 dated December 04, 2024
389731 – 389972 dated December 11, 2024
389973 – 390298 dated December 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director Finance) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025 -03, 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. (File Number 1330-85) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) 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. 2025-03
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
FOR TRANSACTION AND USE TAX
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025 -04, authorizing the Mayor to execute a first amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Hinderliter, DeLlamas & Associates (“HdL”) for administrative and audit services for Ordinance No. 2024-08 establishing the local one-cent general transaction use (sales) tax. (File Number 0600-10; A-3522-1) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
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ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Land Use/Development; Clean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure; Maintenance of Parks facilities/Open Space
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development a) Resolution No. 2025-04
CURRENT BUSINESS
7. ANNUAL UPDATE ON MOBILEHOME PARK RENT CONTROL REPORTING Request the City Council receive and file the Annual Update on Mobilehome Park Rent Control Reporting. (File Number 0697-20)
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services: Danielle Lopez, H ousing and Neighborhood Services Manager)
Presenter: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst; Danielle Lopez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No
Item moved to February 19, 2025
8. CONVERT AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS TO A STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE Request the City Council convert the Ad -Hoc Subcommittee on Homelessness to a Standing Subcommittee. (File Number 0610-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Land Use/Development; Clean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure; Maintenance of Parks facilities/Open Spaces
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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FUTURE AGENDA
9. 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 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
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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