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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 § 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
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 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
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Dr. Netria D. Carol, Olga Piro, and Christine Hayworth
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025, and February 26, 2025
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION OF TWO PARCELS (PL24-0343)
Request the City Council authorize the intake and processing of an application for annexation of two unincorporated parcels to the City of Escondido to allow for a residential development. (File Number 0850-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Robert Barry, Senior Planner
6. PL25-0035 – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE AND COMMUNITY FORM CHAPTER TO MODIFY THE PLANNED OFFICE DESIGNATION TO
URBAN IV FOR TWO PARCELS IN THE FELICITA CORPORATE OFFICE TARGET AREA Request the City Council authorize the intake and processing of an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Community Form Chapter to allow for a modification of the General Plan Land Use designation for two vacant parcels within the Felicita Corporate Office Target Area from Planned Office (PO) to Urban IV (U4), which permits 16.8 to 24 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). (File Number 0830-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Robert Barry, Senior Planner
7. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
Request the City Council adopt a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $70,000 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 operating budget. (File Number 0430-80) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jen Conway, Management Analyst II
8. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, declaring that pursuant to the terms Docusign Envelope ID: E849C759-5753-41E0-B0DB-F871FF4CC5E2
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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. (File Number 1330-85) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Assistant Director of Utilities, Wastewater a) Resolution No. 2025-14
9. AWARD A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THE DIXON LAKE RANGER STATION
TRAILER
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 awarding the purchase and installation contract for the replacement of the Dixon Lake Ranger Station Trailer Project (“Project”) to Atlas Performance Industries, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $398,648.53. (File Number 0600-10; A-3543)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department and Utilities Department:
Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works and Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Ed Vasquez, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-20
CURRENT BUSINESS
10. BOARD AND COMMISSION TERM EXTENSIONS
The City Clerk’s Office respectfully requests that the City Council extend the terms of the following Board and Commission members until May 31, 2025: (File Number 0120-10) Building and Advisory Appeals Board – Michael Delaney Library Board of Trustees – Carolyn Clemens, John Schwab Public Art Commission – Carol Rogers, Terri Ryan, Juan Vargas Transportation and Community Safety Commission – Lori Hatley Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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11. MEASURE I CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Request the City Council appoint the following candidates to the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee: (File Number 0120-15)
Business Seat: Carol Rogers
At-Large Seat: Sabrina Covington
Alternate Seat: Karl Edward Trujillo
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
12. 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 REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
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