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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez (White – Absent)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
a. Carstensen v. City of Escondido
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-000014854-CU-PO-NC b. Howard v. City of Escondido, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2517061
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
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 – Absent)
PRESENTATION
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
James Stone – Expressed concern regarding the Grand Ave Roundabout RFQ process.
Susan Niemi – Introduced her organization, North County Community Services Growing Minds Early Education Programs to the City Council
Lisa Richards – Expressed concern regarding homelessness in Escondido Laura Hunter – Requested the formation of a Climate Commission Richard Garner – Expressed concern regarding the vandalism of a public mural at the Escondido Creek Trail.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve items 1-6: Fitzgerald; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent) Docusign Envelope ID: 6AE521B1-1797-4456-A94E-7B9847CFBF42
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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 November 17, 2025 to November 30, 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. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-140 to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) so that the Successor Agency may continue to make payments due for enforceable obligations. (File Number 0440-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2025-140
6. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ON CAPITAL FUNDS FUNDED BY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
Request the City Council receive and file the Annual Financial Report on Development Impact Fees. (File Number 0410-20)
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB)
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were h eard 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.)
7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE ISKCON
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT PROPOSAL
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Approved on November 12, 2025 with a vote count of 3/2 (White, J. Garcia - No) a) Ordinance no. 2025-07 (Second Reading and Adoption)
Motion: Martinez; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 3-1 (J. Garcia – No)
PUBLIC HEARING
8. PL25-0020/PL25-0021/PL25-0023/PL25-0024: WEST VALLEY PARKWAY 70-UNIT
TOWNHOMES
Request the City Council adopt the following Resolution and Ordinance; (1) Ordinance No. 2025-11 approving a Planned Development Permit (Master and Precise Plan) to allow for ground-floor residential uses on the subject property and (2) Resolution No. 2025-162 approving (a) Tentative Subdivision Map to merge two lots into one and allow for condominium units, (b) Design Review Permit for construction of 70 multi-family units, and (c) a Notice of Exemption. (File Number 0800-40)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Ivan Flores, Principal Planner
a) Resolution No. 2025-162
b) Ordinance No. 2025-11 (First Reading and Introduction) Laura Hunter – Expressed support for the item.
Motion: C. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
CURRENT BUSINESS
9. FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST: ADDITION OF SIXTH AMBULANCE FOR ESCONDIDO FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-161 approving funding for the purchase and staffing of one additional ambulance for the Escondido Fire Department. (File Number 0470-25)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: Deputy Fire Chief Tyler Batson
a) Resolution No. 2025-161
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Motion: C. Garcia; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
10. RENT REVIEW BOARD GUIDELINES REVISIONS
Request the City Council, serving in its capacity as the Escondido Rent Review Board, adopt Resolution No. RRB 2025-163 amending the Mobilehome Review Board Guidelines. (File Number 0610-90)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenters: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst; Danielle Lopez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager
a) Resolution No. RRB 2025-163
Louise Reed – Expressed concern regarding
Victoria Nayak – Expressed opposition to tying CPI to mobile home rent increases.
Motion: Martinez; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent)
11. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE AND INTERAGENCY ASSIGNMENTS Request the City Council ratify members to serve on Interagency Boards and Council Subcommittees. (File Number 0610-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
Item moved to December 17, 2025
FUTURE AGENDA
12. 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.
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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
Deputy Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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