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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 LEGAL COUNSEL– ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
(a) Timothy Reiley v. City of Escondido
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12491047
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 Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m.
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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
PROCLAMATIONS
Earth Day
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Timothy Reiley v. City of Escondido - Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12491047 Compensation in the amount of $20,240. Approved: 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Wallace – Expressed support for Councilmember Martinez
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers issued between March 24, 2025 to March 30, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEVELOPERS OF THE ROSEGATE
PROJECT FOR TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUNDING OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES VIA THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY’S BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-29 in support of an application by the developer of the Rosegate Project for tax-exempt bond funding of development impact fees.
The application will be submitted to the California Municipal Finance Authority’s (“CMFA”) for consideration of funding via the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program. (File Number 0440-20)
Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services
a) Resolution No. 2025-29
6. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL
Request the City Council receive and file notice that a Final Map for Tract PL22-0134 at the northwest corner of North Ash Street and Lehner Avenue, APN 224-130-10-00, has been filed for approval. (File Number 0800-10)
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services, and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer)
Presenter: Jason Christman, Engineering Manager
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7. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY DECLARATION
Request the City Council consider the recommendation of the Mayor to declare a vacancy on the Escondido Planning Commission by concluding the term of Commissioner David Barber on April 9, 2025. (File Number 0120-10)
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenters: Zack Beck, City Clerk, and Dane White, Mayor David Barber – Requested an explanation from the Council as to why he was being removed from the Planning Commission.
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-1 (Martinez – No)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 2024 OMNIBUS ZONING CODE UPDATE- PL24-0258
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 approving amendments to various articles in the Escondido Zoning Code and one amendment to the Escondido Subdivision Ordinance to address changes in state laws, correct errors, and clarify or improve existing regulations. (File Number 0800-40)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Pricila Roldan, Associate Planner
a) Ordinance No. 2025-01 (First Reading and Introduction) Motion: C. Garcia; Second: Martinez; Approved: 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
9. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA FUNDING FOR PROPOSITION 36 Request the City Council review and approve the attached letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting dedicated funding for the full implementation of Proposition 36 in the 2025-26 State Budget. (File Number 0145-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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10. RECONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY REQUEST – FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND
ART FESTIVAL
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) vote on the request of Councilmember Fitzgerald to reconsider Council Agenda Item No. 11 on the April 2, 2025 agenda (Community Request – Funding Request for the Indigenous Culture and Art Festival); and (2) affirm the City Manager’s execution of the Professional Services Agreement with the San Pasqual Band of Luiseno Indians based on existing contracting authority. (File Number 0610-90) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Councilmember Fitzgerald recused herself from the item and left the dais.
Motion to not reconsider the item: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 3-1 (Martinez – No) Councilmember Fitzgerald returned to the dais.
FUTURE AGENDA
11. 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 Eco nomic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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