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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)) a. One Matter
ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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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
PRESENTATION
SiFi FiberCity Project Update (Presentation moved to August 13, 2025)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Stephen Wheeler
Melinda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between July 07, 2025 to July 13, 2025.
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE AND FIXED CHARGE ASSESSMENTS FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-100 to establish the property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0440- 35)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-100
6. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 (HIDDEN
TRAILS)
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-96, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2000-01 (Hidden Trails) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-96
7. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01 (EUREKA RANCH)
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-97, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Eureka Ranch) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-97
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8. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-2 (THE
VILLAGES)
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-98, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (The Villages) (The “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-98
9. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (ECLIPSE/MOUNTAIN HOUSE)
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-99, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1(Eclipse/Mountain House) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-99
10. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL
Request the City Council receive and file notice that a Final Map for Tract PL21-0269 at 916, 942, and 943 Stanley Avenue, and odd numbered addresses between 2005-2175 Conway Drive, APNs: 224-141-23, 224-141-24, 224-141-25, 224-142-30, 224-142-31, 224-142-32, and 224-142-33, 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: Owen Tunnell, Assistant City Engineer
11. PURCHASE THREE SUTPHEN MONARCH PUMPERS FROM SUTPHEN, INC. OF DUBLIN, OHIO Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-101, authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase three (3) Sutphen Monarch Fire Engines from Sutphen, Inc. in the amount of $3,922,050.44 through a Cooperative Purchase Contract with Sourcewell. The purchase price includes all taxes, delivery, operator and mechanic training, and all associated fees. (File Number 0470-25)
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Jeramiah Jennings, Fleet Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-101
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB)
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/RRB at a previous City Council/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on t he Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.)
12. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (MASTER AND PRECISE PLAN), FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 35 DWELLING UNITS
Approved on June 18, 2025 with a vote count of 3/2 (White, C. Garcia - No). a) Ordinance No. 2025-04 (Second Reading and Adoption)
CURRENT BUSINESS
13. AWARD A CONSTUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SPLASH PAD AT GROVE PARK PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCESS CHANGE ORDERS UP TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE
CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-95 awarding the installation contract for the Splash Pad at Grove Park Project (“Project”) to Western State Builders, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $2,356,264 to complete base bid items Nos. 1 thru 30 and additive alternate items Nos. 31, 32 & 33 and authorize the City Manager to approve change orders consistent with Municipal Code Section 10-97(c). (File Number 0600-10; A-3561)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works and Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter: Ed Vasquez, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-95
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14. ENTERING INTO A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND THE VINE INSTITUTE FOR
THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE ESCONDIDO AGX REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB AND
PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONAL STARTUP FUNDING Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-43 authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement for the property located at 455 N. Quince Street, Escondido, California, 92025, between the City of Escondido and The VINE Institute, a California non-profit benefit corporation and adopt Resolution No. 2025-47 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Public Service Agreement between the City and The VINE for startup funding for the Escondido AgX Innovation Hub. (File Number 0600-10; A-3550)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development a) Resolution No. 2025-43
b) Resolution No. 2025-47
Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
FUTURE AGENDA
15. 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
ADJOURNMENT
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Deputy Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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