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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: 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 c. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Bargaining Unit
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:40 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
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Givino Rossini – Expressed concern over the impacts the Grand Ave construction project has on his business and other businesses on Grand Ave.
Gary Cass – Expressed concern for public safety with the scheduled “No Kings Day” protest at Grape Day Park
Everardo F – Expressed concern for the undocumented community in Escondido.
Gregg Oliver – Expressed concern that Measure I funding is not being applied to the priorities established in the ballot and requested the Council align its budgetary allocations with Measure I priorities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between May 26, 2025 to June 01, 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. AGREEMENT FOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with Amilia Technologies USA Inc. for the use of SmartRec recreation management software. (File Number 0600-10; A-3558) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Patrick Martinez, Community Services Manager a) Resolution No. 2025-27
6. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH ESCONDIDO
ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-42 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement dated February 21, 2024 with STC Traffic, Inc. (“STC”) in the amount of $160,455 for the South Escondido Access Improvements Project (“Project"). (File Number 0600-10; A-3488-1) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer)
Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2025-42
7. FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECRUITY INITATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-61 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds in the amount of $281,393; authorize the Police Chief or his designee to execute all grant documents Docusign Envelope ID: DF90E2F5-F30A-4100-BF6D-3DFDB5DD380C
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on behalf of the City, and approve budget adjustments needed to accept and spend grant funds. (File Number 0480-70)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police) Presenter: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-61
8. FISCAL YEAR 2024 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-60 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $67,997; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute all grant documents on behalf of the City, and approve budget adjustments needed to accept and spend grant funds. (File Number 0480-70)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police) Presenter: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-60
WORKSHOP
9. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET STATUS
Request the City Council to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Budget and authorize staff to return with the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and Budget for final adoption on June 18, 2025. (File Number 0430-30)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
Presenter: Lyn Cruz, Accountant II
PUBLIC HEARING
10. ADOPT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES FOR THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (“HOME”) - CONTINUED TO JUNE 25, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING
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CURRENT BUSINESS
11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF GRANT AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-66, authorizing the Development Services Department to submit an application for the Smart Growth Incentive Program grant application and accept the terms of the grant agreement. (File Number 0430-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner
a) Resolution No. 2025-66
Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
12. ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 8, REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS Request the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2025-05 to amend Escondido Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Business Licenses), Article 8, to regulate short-term rentals operating within the City. (File Number 0680-50)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney's Office: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney)
Presenter: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney
a) Ordinance No. 2025-05 (First Reading and Introduction)
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
13. MEASURE I CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Request the City Council approve the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee Bylaws and corresponding letter to the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee requesting the Bylaws be considered for adoption. (File Number 0610-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
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14. 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) J. Garcia/Fitzgerald – Update on FiberCity Work being conducted in the community
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 6:41 p.m.
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