CITY of ESCONDIDO
Special Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 05, 2025
Cancelled - Closed Session
3:30 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
HOW TO WATCH
The City of Escondido provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting:
In Person On TV Online
201 N. Broadway Cox Cable Channel 19 and U-verse Channel 99 www.escondido.gov
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The City of Escondido provides two ways to communicate with the City Council during a meeting:
In Person In Writing
Fill out Speaker Slip and Submit to City Clerk escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 760-839-4869.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable to city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired – please see the City Clerk.
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REGULAR SESSION
3:30 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 remar ks 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
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.
WORKSHOP
1. COUNCIL VISION WORKSHOP
The City Council will hold a facilitated workshop to establish key priorities for the future of Escondido, focusing on ensuring the continued delivery of essential services. The conversation will initiate the discussion on how the new revenue generated by the passage of Measure I can be strategically allocated to support the City’s most critical needs. Council members will explore essential services, community priorities, organizational operations, and policy proposals.
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development.
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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.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City Council also sit as the Successor Agency to th e Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.
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Item No. 1: COUNCIL VISION WORKSHOP -
No materials available. Council discussion only.
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