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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: Firefighters’ Association Safety and Non-Safety Bargaining Unit
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: APN 2710301200 (Kit Carson Park)
Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: The Rinks Foundation
Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:55 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gregg Oliver - Requested the City Council consider taking further actions to address immigration enforcement concerns in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: C. Garcia, Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
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 October 06, 2025 to October 12, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Docusign Envelope ID: 1F70D1B6-FEEB-4ADA-80C1-10FA33641F63
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special meeting of September 24, 2025 and Regular meeting of October 15, 2025
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CURRENT BUSINESS
5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) PROGRESS REPORT Request the City Council receive the CEDS report and provide feedback. (File Number 0865-60) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development Maria Wallace – Requested that the City Council focus on taking care of and retaining people that already live in Escondido.
6. COMMUNITY REQUEST – FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FESTIVAL OAXACA VIVE: ¡VIVA LA CUMBIA!
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-133 authorizing the expenditure of $40,000 in support of the Festival Oaxaca Vive: Viva la Cumbia cultural event. (File Number 0680-20)
Subcommittee Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Subcommittee: Mayor Dane White and Councilmember Joe Garcia)
Presenters: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development, and requesting organizations Tu Streams Live and Oaxaca Vive
a) Resolution No. 2025-133
Francisca Rodriguez – Requested clarification regarding how local Oaxacan community members will be provided with an opportunity to partner with the event.
Maricela Saldana – Requested the City Council ensure that local Oaxacan community members be provided with an opportunity to partner with the event.
Motion to use remaining $23,000 from Sister Cities Account to fund the event and bring forward a refined proposal that includes Escondido organizations for the remaining amount at a future Council Meeting: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0 Docusign Envelope ID: 1F70D1B6-FEEB-4ADA-80C1-10FA33641F63
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7. MEASURE I SPENDING PRIORITIES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-142, which formally aligns the spending priorities for Measure I Sales Tax revenue with the priorities specifically articulated in the official November 2024 ballot language for the Escondido Community Investment Measure. (File Number 0610)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
a) Resolution No. 2025-142
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
8. 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
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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