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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6)
a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911, Maintenance and Operations Bargaining Unit and Administrative / Clerical / Engineering Bargaining Unit b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido City Employees’ Association, Supervisory Bargaining Unit
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:40 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
PROCLAMATION
National Public Works Week
PRESENTATION
Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tracy Baxter – Expressed concern regarding homelessness in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between May 5, 2025 to May 11, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of May 14, 2025
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. 2025-54, 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. (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. 2025-54
6. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. AND
XEROX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, authorizing the Mayor to execute two Public Service Agreements (“PSA”): (1) copier/multifunction device (“MFD”) hardware, software, supplies and service with Sharp Business Systems Inc. and (2) network printer hardware, service, and supplies, duplicating production device hardware, software, and service, and wide format printing device, software, and service with Xerox Business Solutions. (File Number 0600-10; A-3556-A; A-3556-B)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Information Systems Department: Robert Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer)
Presenter: Robert Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer a) Resolution No. 2025-40
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7. AUTHORIZE SUPPORT LETTER FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
GRANT APPLICATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 authorizing the City Engineer to submit a letter of support for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant application which will be submitted to the State in May. (File Number 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2025-59
WORKSHOP
8. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 OPERATING BUDGET BRIEFING
Request the City Council provide direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget. (File Number 0430-25)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
CURRENT BUSINESS
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Request the City Council ratify the Mayor’s appointments to serve on the Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Public Art Commission and Transportation and Community Safety Commission. (File Number 0120-10)
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Motion by Deputy Mayor Martinez to appoint the following Board and Commission candidates:
Library Board of Trustees: Giselle Luevanos and John Schwab Planning Commission: Corey Gustafson
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Transportation and Community Safety Commission: Austin Denman and Lori Hatley Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
10. 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 6:30 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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