CITY of ESCONDIDO
Special Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
4:00 PM - Closed Session (Parkview Conference Room)
5:00 PM - Regular Session (Mitchell Room)
Escondido City Hall - Mitchell Room, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by City staff.
MAYOR
Dane White
DEPUTY MAYOR
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
COUNCILMEMBERS
Joe Garcia (District 2)
Christian Garcia (District 3)
Judy Fitzgerald (District 4)
CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness
CITY CLERK
Zack Beck
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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matte r jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 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
ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM
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 mad e 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually and are approved in a single motion. However, Council members always have the option to have an item considered separately, either on their own request or at the request of staff or a member of the public.
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2025 and January 15, 2025
3. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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4. ANNUAL STATE MANDATED INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 acknowledging the Fire Department’s report of compliance with annual State mandated inspections. The Report indicates the Escondido Fire Department has conducted 100 percent (100%) of Educational Group E occupancies and 100 percent (100%) of Residential Group R occupancies as required by state law.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: LaVona Koretke, Deputy Fire Marshal
a) Resolution No. 2025-01
5. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, 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. The Resolution, which must be passed by four- fifths vote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Stephanie Roman, Assistant Director of Utilities, Construction & Engineering a) Resolution No. 2025-06
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.)
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX PROVISIONS FOR THE
COLLECTION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL REVENUE
Approved on December 4, 2024 with a vote count of 4/1 (Martinez: No) a) Ordinance No. 2024-07R (Second Reading and Adoption)
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WORKSHOP
7. CITYWIDE ENERGY ROADMAP – CLIMATEC INFORMATIONAL ITEM Request the City Council receive a presentation on the Citywide Energy Roadmap.
Staff Recommendation: None (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager)
Presenters: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager; Ashley Lough & Tyler Girtman, Climatec Energy Services
8. GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP
Request the City Council receive a presentation on the General Plan.
Staff Recommendation: None (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager)
Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner
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
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.
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ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido Cit y Council also sit as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.
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A F F I D A V I T S
OF
I T E M
P O S T I N G – NONE
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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.
______________________________ _______________________________
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.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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CLOSED SESSION
4:30 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) Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Foundation Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease or Management Agreement
b. Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido
City Negotiators: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Parties: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Ground Lease and REA
c. Property: APN 2710301200 (Kit Carson Park)
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Negotiating Parties: The Rinks Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Ground Lease
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
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
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition: Ups-N-Downtown Escondido Roller Rink Community Volunteers
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Stone – Expressed concern over the CCAE RFP.
Becky Rapp – Expressed opposition to legalizing cannabis in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
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Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
390299 – 390307 dated December 30, 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 December 11, 2024 and Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION (CITY INITIATED) – PL24-0357
Request the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -02 modifying previously approved Conditional Use Permits (CUP) that permit for transitional housing, emergency shelter, withdrawal management services, and administrative and ancillary uses associated with such social services. The CUP modification would consolidate and clarify conditions of approval associated with the existing uses, and result in minor changes to existing operations that seek to abate public nuisance concerns. (File Number 0810-15) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Development: Christopher McKinney, Escondido Police Department: Erik Witholt)
Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – (Yes) Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Land Use/Development
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2025-02
Kadri Webb – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services Kay Guy – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services Leila Sackfield – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services 18 Item2.
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Motion to approve staff recommendation, including the Section E -2 language pertaining to Seasonal Meal Service; permitting sack lunch distribution during the morning meal service with an Interfaith Community Services marking on the bag: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5- 0 CURRENT BUSINESS
6. MEASURE I CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS Request the City Council conduct interviews of applicants to serve on the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee for the following seats: Business Organization Representative, At-Large and Alternate; discuss and consider applicant qualifications, and appoint candidates to fill the respective seats. (File Number 0120-15)
Staff Recommendation: None (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 Interviews were conducted and the appointment decision was postponed to a later date.
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)
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
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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 7:48 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
January 29, 2025
File Number 0320-10
SUBJECT
ANNUAL STATE MANDATED INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
DEPARTMENT
Fire
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 acknowledging the Fire Department’s report of compliance with annual State mandated inspections. The Report indicates the Escondido Fire Department has conducted 100 percent ( 100%) of Educational Group E occupancies and 100 percent (100%) of Residential Group R occupancies as required by state law.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: LaVona Koretke, Deputy Fire Marshal
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of fire services COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact.
PREVIOUS ACTION
Resolution No. 2024-11, acknowledging receipt of the annual State mandated inspection compliance report from the Escondido Fire Department, was approved February 21, 2024.
BACKGROUND
California law requires that certain structures be inspected on a regular basis. Public or private schools, which are used by more than six persons, ( “Educational Group E occupancies”) and specified structures used for housing, such as hotels, motels, lodging houses, residential care facilities, and apartment houses (“Residential Group R occupancies”), must be inspected for compliance with building standards pursuant to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
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On September 27, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 1205, which requires fire departments to report annually to their administering authorities that these mandatory inspections have been conducted. SB 1205 was introduced in early 2018 in response to the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire in 2016, which killed 36 people, and reported that many schools and apartment buildings in the Bay Area had not received their annual required fire inspections for many years.
According to the SB 1205’s author, State Senator Jerry Hill, the annual report required by SB 1205 serves to “remind” cities to inspect their buildings as required by law to prevent the loss of life and property. SB 1205 requires the administering authority to acknowledge receipt of the report in a resolution or a similar formal document. The intent is to bring to the attention of governing bodies, particularly during the budget process, if there is a lack of compliance with specified mandated annual inspections.
The Escondido Fire Department has a business inspection program that meets the Health and Safety Code requirements for the annual inspection of Educational Group E and the Residential Group R occupancies.
Inspections are performed by our Fire Prevention Bureau inspectors and fire engine company personnel.
The current staffing level of the Fire Department is currently sufficient to meet the State mandated inspection requirements of SB 1205.
The report of annual State mandated inspections pursua nt to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code is contained in Exhibit 1 of Resolution No. 2025-01.
RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2025-01
b) Resolution No. 2025-01—Exhibit “A” — Escondido Fire Department Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA , ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT
OF THE ANNUAL STATE MANDATED INSPECTION
COMPLIANCE REPORT DEVELOPED BY THE ESCONDIDO
FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE REQUIRED
INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND
13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 became effective on September 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 requires all fire departments, which provide fire protection services, conduct annual inspections in every building used as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house, and certain residential care facilities for compliance with building standards, as provided; and WHEREAS California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 requires all fire departments that provide fire protection services to report annually to its administering authority on its compliance with Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends this Resolution to fulfill the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code regarding acknowledgment of the Escondido Fire Department’s compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3[.].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
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2. That the City Council expressly acknowledges the measure of compliance of the Escondido Fire Department with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 in the area encompassed by the City of Escondido, as detailed in Exhibit “A”, which is attached to this Resolution and incorporated by this reference.
3. That the City Council approves Resolution No. 2025-01. 25 Item4.
Resolution No. 2025-01
Exhibit “A”
Escondido Fire Department Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report
A. EDUCATIONAL GROUP E OCCUPANCIES:
Educational Group E occupancies are generally those public and private schools, used by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Within the City of Escondido, there lie 81 Group E occupancies , buildings, structures and/or facilities.
From January 1, 202 4, to December 31, 2024, the Escondido Fire Department completed 81 annual inspection s for the Group E occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities. This is a compliance rate of 100 percent for this reporting period.
B. RESIDENTIAL GROUP R OCCUPANCIES:
Residential Group R occupancies, for the purposes of this Resolution, are generally those occupancies containing sleeping units, and include hotels, motels, apartments (three units or more), etc., as well as other residential occupancies (including a number of residential care facilities). These residential care facilities have a number of different sub-classifications, and they may contain residents or clients that have a range of needs, including those related to custodial care, mobility impairments, cognitive disabilities, etc. The residents may also be non-ambulatory or bedridden. Within the City of Escondido, there lie 542 Group R (and their associated sub -categories) occupancies of this nature.
From January 1, 202 4, to December 31, 2024, the Escondido Fire Department completed 542 annual inspections for the Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities. This is a compliance rate of 100 percent for this reporting period. 26 Item4.
STAFF REPORT
January 29, 2025
File Number 1330-85
SUBJECT
CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
DEPARTMENT
Utilities Department
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, 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. The Resolution, which must be passed by four - fifths vote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Stephanie Roman, Assistant Director of Utilities, Construction & Engineering ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer COUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Funding for the Emergen cy Repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main is available in the Wastewater Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) budget for Sewer Trunk Main, CIP No. 801913.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On June 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -86, ratifying Proclamation No. 2024-02, affirming that it was appropriate for City staff to forego competitive bidding procedures and work with contractors for the necessary emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On July 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Res olution No. 2024-94, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On July 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-103, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main. 27 Item5.
On July 23, 2024, a Public Improvement Agreement with CCL Contracting, Inc. was executed for the emergency repair of Section 2, from Beech Street to Grape Day Park, on a time and materials basis in an amount not to exceed $10,240,691.
On August 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-106, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main. In addition, City Council approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $12,036,225 to fund the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main, consisting of $7,036,225 from the unallocated Wastewater Reserves and $5,000,000 from Capital Improvement Project No. 801508, Recycled Easterly Ag MFRO.
On August 21, 2024, a Public Improvement Agreement with J.R. Filanc Construction Company was executed for the emergency repair of Section 1, Ash Street from the Firestone Complete Auto Care parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot, on a time and materials basis in an amount not to exceed $1,795,534.
On August 28, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-117, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On September 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-131, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On October 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-141, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On October 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -146, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On November 20, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-162, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On December 4, 2024, the City Co uncil adopted Resolution No. 2024 -178, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
On January 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025 -03, reaffirming that there was a need to continue efforts toward the emergency repair of the failing trunk sewer main.
BACKGROUND
The City’s trunk sewer mains, constructed in the 1950’s, are a critical and integral part of the City’s wastewater system. In June 2024, during routine closed -circuit television inspection, Utilities Staff identified multiple failed and severely deteriorated sections of 18 -inch and 21-inch trunk sewer main. In order to act quickly to avoid catastrophic failure, a local emergency was proclaimed on June 20, 2024, by 28 Item5.
the City Manager, serving as the Director of Emergency Services. This allowed staff to work directly with contractors to address the necessary repairs to the failing trunk sewer main.
The current and continuing scope of work includes two sections of severely deteriorated trunk sewer main that are in critical condition. These sections are shown in Figure 1 below and defined as follows:
Section 1: Ash Street - paralleling the Escondido Creek, from the Firestone Complete Auto Care (“Firestone”) parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market (“Walmart”) parking lot; and
Section 2: Beech Street to Grape Day Park - paralleling the Escondido Creek, traversing a short section of North Hickory Street, then continuing in East Pennsylvania Street from North Hickory and extending into Grape Day Park.
Figure 1
Section 1 emergency repair work began on August 7, 2024, and is anticipated to be complete by January 31, 2025. J.R. Filanc Construction Company (“Filanc”) has completed the installation of all 300 linear feet of pipe. Remaining work to be completed is the final grinding and paving of Ash Street, as well as the seal coat to the Firestone parking lot, and final striping of Ash Street.
Utilities Staff continues c ommunication and coordination with Caltrans to ensure compliance with the Project’s Caltrans encroachment permit. Traffic control message boards indicating Ash Street closure and restricted working hours remain in place at the work site. 29 Item5.
Section 2 emergency repair work began on July 25, 2024, and is anticipated to be complete by July 31, 2025. The contractor, CCL Contracting, Inc. (“CCL”), has installed approximately 2,520 linear feet of pipe, from Grape Day Park to Juniper Street, within Pennsylvania Avenue; and north within Hickory Street from the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Hickory Street to just south of the intersection of Hickory Street and Lansing Circle. Additional work over the last several weeks includes: installation of the new 24” trunk sewer pipeline, reconnection of sewer laterals, construction of new manholes, and installation of a temporary bypass pumping system with associated above grade highline between Grape Street and Hickory Street, along the Escondido Creek access road . Section 2 trunk main installation work continues in Hickory Street, from just south of the intersection of Hickory Street and Lansing Circle, easterly through the north driveway of Westmont Assisted Living senior community. Electronic message boards updating the community are in place, where appropriate, throughout the construction project site and will remain through the duration of work.
Utilities Staff continues to communicate and coordinate with affected businesses within the construction zones of influence , as well as other City Departments regarding current and upcoming construction, including the upcoming closure of Ash Road for final improvements, the Grand Avenue Corridor Project, the Grape Day Park Restroom Project, and the Escondido Creek Trail Project.
RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2025-06
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT AN
EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO REQUIRE THE IMMEDIATE
REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN.
WHEREAS the City Council recognizes that the City’s trunk sewer main pipeline defined in the two following critical sections are at risk of imminent, catastrophic failure:
Section 1: - paralleling the Escondido Creek, from the Firestone Complete Auto Care parking lot to the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot; and
Section 2: Beech Street to Grape Day Park - paralleling the Escondido Creek, traversing a short section of North Hickory Street, then continuing in East Pennsylvania Street from North Hickory and extending into Grape Day Park; and
WHEREAS, p ursuant to the approval of Resolution No. 2024 -86 on June 26, 2024, ratifying Proclamation No. 2024-02; Resolution No. 2024-94 on July 10, 2024; Resolution No. 2024-103 on July 17, 2024; Resolution No. 2024 -106 on August 7, 2024 ; Resolution No. 2024 -117 on August 28, 2024 ; Resolution No. 2024 -131 on September 11, 2024 ; Resolution No. 2024 -141 on October 2, 2024 ; Resolution No. 2024 -146 on October 23, 2024; Resolution No. 2024 -162 on November 20, 2024; Resolution 2024-178 on December 4, 2024; and Resolution No. 2025 -03 on January 8, 2025, the City Council previously found that the failing trunk sewer risk constitutes an emergency and found it appropriate for Utilities staff to proceed to contract services without adopting plans, specifications, working details, or giving notice of bids to award contracts; and WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024, City Council approved a budget adjustment in the amount of twelve million, thirty-six thousand, two-hundred twenty-five dollars ($12,036,225) to fund the emergency repair 31 Item5.
of the failing trunk sewer main, consisting of $7,036,225 from the unallocated Wastewater Reserves and $5,000,000 from Capital Improvement Project No. 801508, Recycled Easterly Ag MFRO; and WHEREAS, Staff entered into a Public Improvement Agreement (“Agreement”) with CCL Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed ten million, two hundred forty thousand, six hundred ninety- one dollars ($10,240,691) on July 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Staff entered into a Public Improvement Agreement (“Agreeme nt”) with J.R. Filanc Construction Company in an amount not to exceed one million, seven hundred ninety-five thousand, five hundred thirty-four dollars ($1,795,534) on August 21, 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code, t he City Council must review the emergency action every 14 days, or at its next regularly scheduled meeting, and determine by a four- fifths vote there is a need to continue the action; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to continue the emergency action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the City Council finds the failure of the trunk sewer main is a public health and safety emergency; that this emergency will not permit the delay that would result from a competitive bidding process; and that the proposed action and expenditure is still necessary to respond to the emergency requiring immediate repair of the trunk sewer main.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SHORT-TERM
RENTAL REGULATIONS AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY
TAX PROVISIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SHORT-TERM
RENTAL REVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Escondido (“City”) has experienced an increase in the number of residential properties being used as short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS, short-term rentals properties and units are not explicitly addressed or regulated in the Escondido Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is informed and believes there are approximately 181 registered short-term rentals in the City’s jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City has received complaints related to the operation of short -term rentals in residential neighborhoods, including complaints concerning excessive occupants, noise, reduction of street parking, and increased trash; and
WHEREAS, City staff desires to minimize the adverse impacts short -term rentals may have on surrounding residential properties and neighborhood s through the implementation of a program of administration and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, in September 2022, City staff was directed to go out to bid through a request for proposal and selected Granicus, LLC to help assess the current market and create a municipal code related to short-term rentals; and
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STAFF REPORT
January 29, 2025
File Number 0150-55
SUBJECT
CITYWIDE ENERGY ROADMAP – CLIMATEC INFORMATIONAL ITEM
DEPARTMENT
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
There is no recommendation at this time.
Presenters: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager; Ashley Lough & Tyler Girtman , Climatec Energy Services
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, 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 –Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None at this time
PREVIOUS ACTION
In March 2024, the City awarded an RFP to Climatec to design and implement a Citywide Energy Roadmap.
BACKGROUND
The City currently spends over $12 Million in utilities to operate their facilities and utility enterprise funds, of which nearly $9 Million are SDG&E expenditures . Along with having the highest utility rates in the country, this year SDG&E has increased rates by double -digits again contributing to an overall rate increase of 41 percent (41%) in the last 5 years. With the anticipated budget tightening by the State for fiscal year ’24-25, solutions to mitigate rising utility and operational costs have become even more critical for budget stability, making this project timely.
In alignment with City Council priorities to further stabilize the general and enterprise funds , improve public safety, increase retention and attraction of people and businesses to Escondido, and encourage housing development, Staff seeks to modernize failing and ineffici ent energy infrastructure. Nearly all 34 Item7.
Essential Services throughout the City are negatively impacted by energy infrastructure that is past useful life, inefficient for utilities and operations, costly to maintain, and/or incompliant with state mandates.
To strategically address these challenges, City staff and administration would like to further modernize our critical infrastructure needs, reduce operational costs, provide power resiliency, and address sustainability goals in a more comprehensive and strategic approach. Additionally, this strategy, utilized through a design-build approach, will protect the City from construction cost increases and change orders that it would otherwise be exposed to due to challenging construction market conditions
To that end, in March 2024, the City awarded an RFP to Climatec to design and implement a Citywide Energy Roadmap including comprehensive energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy measures, and development of funding plan. To-date Climatec has conducted the following steps in collaboration with staff from multiple departments:
Developed Utility Baseline & Analysis
Conducted Staff Interviews
Developed a Feasibility Assessment
Conducted Engineering Site Assessments
Discussed & verified preliminary scope and funding options At the City Council meeting on January 29, 2025, the public and the City Council will have an opportunity to hear more about the City -wide Energy Roadmap, our critical infrastructure needs, sustainability & financial benefits and funding options.
RESOLUTIONS
None at this time.
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January 29, 2025
Item No. 8: GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP -
No materials available. Presentation and Council
discussion only.
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KEY-
CONSENT CALENDAR CURRENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP PROCLAMATION
2/5/2025 - NO MEETING - CMO CONFERENCE
2/12/2025 - COUNCIL VISION WORKSHOP
CONSENT CALENDAR - (D. SHULTZ) - TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. MCKINNEY) - AWARD CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO DUDEK FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. MCKINNEY) - FOXLEY DRIVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PREVIOUSLY OFFERED ROW DEDICATION PUBLIC HEARING - (C. MCKINNEY) - 2024 OMNIBUS ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - It is requested that the City Council review and adopt/approve the 2024 2/19/2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. HOLMES ) - FY24/25 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE CONSENT CALENDAR - (M. MCGUINNESS) - PROPERTY EASEMENT CURRENT BUSINESS - (J. SCHOENECK) - COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) WORKPLAN UPDATE CURRENT BUSINESS - (D. WHITE / C. GARCIA) – ANNUAL UPDATE ON MOBILEHOME PARK RENT CONTROL REPORTING - Request the City Council receive and file the Annual Update on Mobilehome Park Rent Control Reporting.
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