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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, White
PROCLAMATIONS
Fire Prevention Awareness Week
Manufacturing Month 2025
National Code Enforcement Month
PRESENTATION
Certificate of Recognition for Pastor Agner Medrano
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve items 1-5 and 7-12: Fitzgerald; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) Docusign Envelope ID: 4A5FA602-265D-49EB-881C-3A59304BDA58
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2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between September 22, 2025 to October 05, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 1, 2025
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-125 awarding a construction contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $983,905.50 for construction of Pickleball Courts at Mountain View Park (“Project”). (File Number 0600-10; A-3569) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services, and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer)
Presenters: Jason Christman, Engineering Manager and Matt Souttere, Principal Engineer a) Resolution No. 2025-125
6. AUTHORIZE A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH ESCONDIDO EDUCATION COMPACT TO
PROVIDE A RENTAL, MORTGAGE, & UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME RESIDENTS IN ESCONDIDO USING $1,660,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT FUNDS (“CDBG-CV”)
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-128 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a subrecipient agreement with Escondido Education COMPACT (“COMPACT”), in the amount of $1,660,000 in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding, for rental, mortgage, and utility assistance program. (File Number 0600-10; A- 3570)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager a) Resolution No. 2025-128
Mirjana Hernandez – Expressed support for this item
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Motion: Fitzgerald; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
7. YEAR 2026 HOLIDAYS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-114 to designate the dates that the City offices will be closed in the year 2026 for holiday observances. (File Number 0740-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2025-114
8. HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER REBATE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-132, approving an increase of the Health Insurance Waiver Rebate amount. (File Number 0700-80)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Daniel Alvarado, Human Resources Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-132
9. AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS TO ACQUIRE AND UTILIZE SOFTWARE AND SERVICING FOR
CITYWORKS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-115 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC, a Trimble Company, for purchase of the Cityworks software, including licensing and software support. (File Number 0600-10; A- 3571)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Information Systems Department: Robert Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer)
Presenter: Robert Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer a) Resolution No. 2025-115
10. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-127, 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. (File Number 1330-85) Docusign Envelope ID: 4A5FA602-265D-49EB-881C-3A59304BDA58
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Kyle Morgan, Interim Director of Utilities)
Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Interim Director of Utilities
a) Resolution No. 2025-127
11. PURCHASE NINETEEN (19) FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-129 authorizing the Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department to purchase nineteen (19) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles in the amount of $1,097,084.39 by utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement through the City of Sacramento, Contract No. B24153311011, and approving the disposal of the surplus vehicles via auction. (File Number 0470-26) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Jeramiah Jennings, Fleet Maintenance Manager a) Resolution No. 2025-129
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 the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.)
12. AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE 2024-12R PROHIBITING NEW COMMERCIAL BATTERY
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, ADOPTED AS AN URGENCY
MEASURE, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Approved on October 1, 2025 with a vote count of 4/1 (C. Garcia - No). a) Ordinance No. 2025-06R (Second Reading and Adoption)
CURRENT BUSINESS
13. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE
Request the City Council receive this update on the HOME Investment Partnership Program (“HOME”) and affirm current priorities or provide guidance on program changes. (File Number 0873-01)
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Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenters: Danielle Lopez, Housing & Neighborhood Services; Norma Olquin, Management Analyst
14. PL25-0282 – STAFF PRESENTATION ON ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 130 AND SENATE BILL (SB) 131 Request the City Council receive a presentation on Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131 presentation. No action is required at this time except to provide direction to staff as appropriate. (File Number 0680-70)
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher W.
McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Sally Schifman, Principal Planner
15. ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED 2025 COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PREVENTION PLAN (CWPP)- Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-112 adopting the 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. (File Number 0320-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: Tyler Batson, Deputy Fire Chief
a) Resolution No. 2025-112
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
16. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST- Request the City Council receive and file the financial report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and adopt Budget Adjustments to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 operating budget. (File Numbers 0430- 30; 0430-80)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
Motion: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
17. FUTURE AGENDA
The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the Docusign Envelope ID: 4A5FA602-265D-49EB-881C-3A59304BDA58
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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) C. Garcia / White – Citizens Satisfactory Survey and revenue alternatives
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
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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