Agenda packet — Escondido City Council, January 14, 2026

CITY of ESCONDIDO
Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
4:00 PM - Closed Session (City Attorney Conference Room) 5:00 PM - Regular Session
Escondido City Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by City staff.

MAYOR
Dane White

DEPUTY MAYOR
Joe Garcia (District 2)

COUNCILMEMBERS
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
Christian Garcia (District 3)
Judy Fitzgerald (District 4)

CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn

CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness

CITY CLERK
Zack Beck

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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.

CLOSED SESSION

I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)) a. Titles: City Manager and City Attorney

ADJOURNMENT

3 Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

PRESENTATION
Certificate of Recognition - Team USA Tap Dance

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually and are approved in a single motion. However, Council members always have the option to have an item considered separately, either on their own request or at the request of staff or a member of the public.

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) 4 Wednesday, January 14, 2026

2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between December 15, 2025 to January 04, 2026.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None

4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

5. DENIAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR FIRE CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, denying the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Fire Captain Christopher Arnold.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2026-05

6. ACCEPTANCE OF FRIENDS OF THE ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATION Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 to accept a donation from the Friends of the Escondido Public Library of four study pods.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services a) Resolution No. 2026-01

7. ACCEPTANCE OF ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS OF LITERACY SERVICES DONATION Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 to accept a donation from the Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services of two study pods.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services a) Resolution No. 2026-02
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8. AGREEMENT WITH BLUE HERON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE UTILITY BILLING SOFTWARE CONSULTING

SERVICES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to approve a second amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Blue Heron Consulting Group to provide utility billing software consulting services.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2026-04

CURRENT BUSINESS

9. INCREASE ANNUAL FUNDING LEVEL TO INITIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

PROJECTS CITY-WIDE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 approving a budget adjustment to an annual allotment of $200,000 to the Transportation and Community Safety Commission for implementing projects within the Traffic Management Project List.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Craig Williams, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2026-07

FUTURE AGENDA

10. 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.

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ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, February 04, 2026 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City Council also sit as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.

7 Consent Item No. 1 January 14, 2026

A F F I D A V I T S

I T E M

P O S T I N G – NONE

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STAFF REPORT

January 14, 2026
File Number 0400-40

SUBJECT

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER

DEPARTMENT
Finance

RECOMMENDATION
Approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between December 15, 2025 to January 04, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10 COUNCIL PRIORITY –

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount of the warrants for the following periods are as follows:

Dates 12/15/2025 to 01/04/2026
Total $12,381,480.75
Number of Warrants 578

BACKGROUND
The Escondido Municipal Code Section 10-49 states that warrants or checks may be issued and paid prior to audit by the City Council, provided the warrants or checks are certified and approved by the Director of Finance as conforming to the current budget. These warrants or checks must then be ratified and approved by the City Council at the next regular Council meeting. 9 Item2.

Consent Item No. 3 January 14, 2026

A P P R O V A L

O F

M I N U T E S

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STAFF REPORT

January 14, 2026
File Number 0170-57

SUBJECT

DENIAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR FIRE CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD

DEPARTMENT
Human Resources

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, denying the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Fire Captain Christopher Arnold.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources) Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources

FISCAL ANALYSIS
None

PREVIOUS ACTION
None

BACKGROUND
Mr. Arnold filed for an Industrial Disability Retirement in February 2025, as a 52-year-old Fire Captain. He was employed by the City for twenty-four years. Mr. Arnold was hired on October 23, 2000 and separated employment on April 1, 2025. The basis for the denial of M r. Arnold’s Industrial Disability Retirement application is confirmed by a medical report from Dr. Tomer Anbar.

Under State Law, the City Council is required to adopt a Resolution determining that competent medical evidence supports the granting or denial of an Industrial Disability Retirement. Based on medical evidence, staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, denying the CalPERS Industrial Disability Retirement for Christopher Arnold.

RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2026-05

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPLICATION

FOR A N INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR

FORMER FIRE CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido (“City”) is a contracting agency of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”); and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law (Govt. Code § 20000 et seq.) (“California law”) requires that the City determine whether an employee classified as a local safety member is disabled for purpose of the California law and whether such disability is “industrial” within the meaning of such law; and
WHEREAS, an application for an Industrial Disability Retirement for psychological disability from Christopher Arnold (“Employee”) employed by the City of Escondido in the position of Fire Captain has been filed with CalPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Escondido has reviewed the medical and other evidence relevant to this industrial disability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council does hereby find and determine that Employee was not and is not substantially incapacitated within the meaning of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law for performance of his duties in the position of Fire Captain for psychological injury. 13 Item5.

3. That the City Council certifies Resolution No. 2026-05 in accordance with Govt. Code § 21156, that this determination was made on the basis of competent medical opinion, and was not used as a substitute for the disciplinary process.

4. That based on information and belief, and on the information provided by C ity staff, the City Council certifies under penalty of perjury that all statements in this Resolution are true and correct. 14 Item5.

STAFF REPORT

January 14, 2026
File Number 1115-20

SUBJECT

ACCEPTANCE OF FRIENDS OF THE ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATION

DEPARTMENT
Community Services Department/Library

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026 -01 to accept a donation from the Friends of the Escondido Public Library of four study pods.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Maintenance of Parks, Facilities, Open Spaces COUNCIL PRIORITY – Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido

FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no impact to the general fund.

PREVIOUS ACTION
On March 2, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-32 authorizing the Deputy City Manager / Director of Communications & Community Services to submit an application to the California State Library for $10 million in funding through the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program Grant and complete all necessary documentation to receive and spend funds should they be awarded.

On September 12, 2022, the City was notified that the application was successful, and that the Escondido Public Library was awarded the maximum amount of $10 million and removal of a matching funds requirement.

BACKGROUND
The $10 million grant for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program has a clearly defined scope with limitation s on allowable items. In general, grant funds may only be used for items permanently affixed to the building, including fixed shelves, built in desks, and infrastructure equipment. Items such as 15 Item6.

furniture, mobile shelving, and other non -affixed equipment items are specifically excluded from the grant. Given these limitations, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“ FF&E”) items require an alternative source of funding.

The Library Board of Trustees held four workshops on October 25, 2024; May 8, 2025; August 14, 2025; and September 24, 2025 to discuss various funding options with the community. Various library support groups attended these meetings in an effort to understand the FF&E needs once the main library reopens.

The Friends of the Escondido Public Library expressed an interest in supporting the Library Infrastructure Project by funding specific items not covered by other organizations.

The Friends of the Escondido Public Library has committed to purchasing and donating two-person study pods valued at $60,484 to the library. The donation of these study pods include s tax, shipping, and installation and will be delivered following the completion of the library construction project.

RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2026-01

ATTACHMENTS
a) Attachment “1”—Donation Acceptance Form
b) Attachment “2”—Study Pod Information
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF

FOUR STUDY PODS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE

ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido was awarded $10 million in funding for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program by the California State Library; and WHEREAS, the project is designed to replace critical infrastructure including lighting, roofing, windows, and HVAC systems throughout the Escondido Public Library; and WHEREAS, the grant prohibits funding on furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Friend of the Escondido Public Library wants to support this project through a donation of four individual study pods a monetary value of $60,484.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council accepts the donation of four two-person study pods associated with the unfunded items for the Library Infrastructure Project.

3. That the City Manager, or designee, may execute all necessary documents to accept this donation, in forms approved by the City Attorney’s Office. 17 Item6.

Attachment "1"
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JUUNOO Study/Meeting Pods
POWER

POWER USAGE
50 W ~ (0.050 kwh) while in use / 1.2 W standby

POWER REQUIREMENTS
120V min., 3 prong plug

INTERNAL POWER
2 power sockets, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C

DIMENSIONS

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
I

NTERIOR DIMENSIONS
(W x D x H) 83 1/16" x 37 15/1
Do
orway
(W x H) 80 1/16" x 35"

DESKTOP DIMENSIONS
DE

SK HEIGHT
P
roposed location at 239 S Kalmia:

Attachment "2"
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STAFF REPORT

January 14, 2026
File Number 1115-20

SUBJECT

ACCEPTANCE OF ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS OF LITERACY SERVICES DONATION

DEPARTMENT
Community Services Department/Library

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 to accept a donation from the Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services of two study pods.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no impact to the general fund.

The Escondido Public Library Friends of Litera cy Services expressed an interest in supporting the Library Infrastructure Project by funding specific items not covered by other organizations.

The Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services has committed to purchasing and donating two, two-person study pods valued at $ 30,242 to the library. The donation of these study pods include s tax, shipping, and installation and w ill be delivered following the completion of the library construction project.

RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2026-02

ATTACHMENTS
a) Attachment “1”—Donation Acceptance Form
b) Attachment “2”—Study Pod Information
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF

TWO STUDY PODS FROM THE ESCONDIDO PUBLIC

LIBRARY FRIENDS OF LITERACY SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido was awarded $10 million in funding for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program by the California State Library; and WHEREAS, the project is designed to replace critical infrastructure including lighting, roofing, windows, and HVAC systems throughout the Escondido Public Library; and WHEREAS, the grant prohibits funding on furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services wants to support this project through a donation of two individual study pods a monetary value of $30,242.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council accepts the donation of two two-person study pods associated with the unfunded items for the Library Infrastructure Project.

3. That the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, in forms approved by the City Attorney’s Office.
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Attachment "1"
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JUUNOO Study/Meeting Pods
POWER

POWER USAGE
50 W ~ (0.050 kwh) while in use / 1.2 W standby

POWER REQUIREMENTS
120V min., 3 prong plug

INTERNAL POWER
2 power sockets, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C

DIMENSIONS

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
I

NTERIOR DIMENSIONS
(W x D x H) 83 1/16" x 37 15/1
Do
orway
(W x H) 80 1/16" x 35"

DESKTOP DIMENSIONS
DE

SK HEIGHT
P
roposed location at 239 S Kalmia:

Attachment "2"
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STAFF REPORT

January 14, 2026
File Number 0600-10; A-3286-2

SUBJECT

AGREEMENT WITH BLUE HERON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE UTILITY BILLING SOFTWARE CONSULTING

SERVICES

DEPARTMENT
Finance Department

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to approve a second amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Blue Heron Consulting Group to provide utility billing software consulting services.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Clean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure COUNCIL PRIORITY –

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total contract price of the Second Amendment is $159,610, which includes technical support for one (1) year at a cost of $118,560 and the remaining training services contract price at a cost of $41,050. The contract is funded by the Water and Wastewater Funds FY2025/26 operating budget and will be included in the FY2026/27 operating budgets for each fund.

PREVIOUS ACTION
On August 12, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015 -139 approving the Oracle bundled package for sof tware, licensing, and implementation service costs to upgrade the existing Utility Billing/CIS software to Oracle’s Customer Care and Billing product and authorized the Director of Utilities to execute necessary contracts to initiate the upgrade. This inc luded a contract with Blue Heron Consulting to provide system integration services for the implementation of the software.

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BACKGROUND
In 2015, Oracle offered the City a one-time incentive package to upgrade to Oracle’s Customer Care and Billing (“CC&B”), their premiere billing and CIS product. The bundled package included reduced software and licensing costs from Oracle along with discounted implementation services from Blue Heron, a certified Oracle Gold Partner who specializes in installation, mainte nance, and implementation of Customer Information and Billing systems for small and mid -sized businesses. Blue Heron was the only Oracle-certified partner in North America who responded to the city’s Request for Qualifications that met our qualifications. With the assistance of Blue Heron Consulting, the City went live successfully with the upgrade to Oracle’s Customer Care and Billing software in August 2016.

Since then, Blue Heron Consulting has continued to support the City’s utility billing software and staff for special projects and required configuration changes. In January 2024, with the retirement of a Systems Analyst that was primarily responsible for supporting the CC&B software system, the City approved a Consulting Agreement utilizing Blue Heron for technical support of the City’s Utility Billing software and not filling the vacant position. Blue Heron Consulting was selected for these services because of their direct experience in building the current software and they were able start immediately with little to no resources needed from current city staff. This ensured that the Utility billing software is sustained and that Utility Administration and Utility billing staff are provided the support needed from the system.

Staff are recommending extending the technical support contract for an additional year (January 2026 to December 2026) while City staff begin the process for evaluating a replacement utility billing software system which is identified as a project in the FY2026/27 City Council Priority Work Plan.

RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2026-04
b) Resolution No. 2026 -04 Exhibit “A” Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Blue Heron Consulting Group

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A SECOND

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH

BLUE HERON CONSULTING GROUP FOR UTILITY BILLING

SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

WHEREAS the utility billing system software was upgraded to Customer Care and Billing through Resolution No. 2015-139; and
WHEREAS, Blue Heron Consulting Corp (“Blue Heron”) has provided technical support for the utility billing software system; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a Consulting Agreement with Blue Heron on November 22, 2024, which was subsequently amended by a First Amendment dated September 3, 2025 (collectively, the “Consulting Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to execute a Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Blue Heron Consulting Group to continue technical support of the software for one additional year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with B lue Heron Consulting Group, which is attached and incorporated to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”, and subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney. 27 Item8.

Secon
d Amendment - 1 - CAO: 04/23/2024
To Consulting Agreement

CITY OF ESCONDIDO

SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Second Am endment to Consulting Agreement (“Second Amendment”) is made and entered into as of the last signature date set forth below (“Effective Date”), Betw
een: CITY OF ESCONDIDO
a California municipal corporation
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Attn: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
760-839-4620
("CITY")
And: Bl
ue Heron Consulting Corporation
a New York corporation
90 Air Park Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY, 14624
Attn: Christina Northrup, President
585-797-9336
("CONSULTANT").
(The CITY and CONSULTANT each may be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”)
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain Consulting Agreement dated November 22, 2024, which was subsequently amended by a First Amendment dated September 3, 2025 (collectively, the “Agreement”), wherein CITY retained CONSULTANT to provide services related to the City's Customer Care & Billings ("CC&B") production system and technical support as well as staff training, as more specifically described in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desir e to amend the Agreement to include additional services as described in “Attachment A” to this Second Amendment, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, in c onsideration of the mutual covenants, promises, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and the mutual benefits derived therefrom, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. The CONSULTANT shall furnish all of the Services described in “Attachment A” to this Second Amendment.

2. The CITY
will compensate CONSULTANT in an additional amount not to exceed the sum of $159,610, pursuant to the conditions contained in “Attachment A” to this Second Amendment.

Resolution No. 2026-04
Exhibit "A"

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ond Amendment - 2 - CAO: 04/23/2024
To Consulting Agreement

3. Al
l other terms of the Agreement not referenced in this Second Amendment shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between a provision of the Agreement and this Second, this Second Amendment shall prevail.

4. This
Second Amendment and the Agreement, together with any attachments or other documents described or incorporated therein, if any, constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties, and there are no other terms or conditions, written or oral, controlling this matter.

5. This
Second Amendment may be executed on separate counterparts that, upon completion, may be assembled into and shall be construed as one document. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Second Amendment by electronic means, including an attachment to an email, shall be effective as delivery of an executed original.

6. Unl
ess a different date is provided in this Second Amendment, the effective date of this Second Amendment shall be the latest date of execution set forth by the names of the signatories below.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Second Amendment is executed by the P arties or their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date:

CIT

Y OF ESCONDIDO
Dat
e: __________________ ____________________________________ Dane White, Mayor

BLU E HERON CONSULTING CORPORATION
Dat
e: __________________ ___________________________________ Christina Northrup, President & Chief Financial
Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL R. MCGUINNESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: __________________________
DATE: _________________
THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Resolution No. 2026-04
Exhibit "A"

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ond Amendment - 3 - CAO: 04/23/2024
To Consulting Agreement
ATTACHMENT “A”
Scope of Work
A. General
Bl
ue Heron Consulting Corporation, a New York corporation (“Consultant”) will provide the City of Escondido, a California municipal corporation (“City”) with consulting services related to the City’s Customer Care & Billings (“CC&B”) production system and technical support.

B. Location
Cons
ultant to provide services remotely or at City Hall located at 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025.

C. Services
In addi
tion to those services described in the Agreement, Consultant shall provide services as detail
ed in Exhibit 1 to this Scope of Work, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between this Second Amendment (including this Scope of Work) and Exhibit 1, the terms of this Second Amendment shall prevail. Services provided under this Second Amendment shall generally include:

CC
&B Production System Support
• Pr
ovide a dedicated resource (i.e. full-time, 40 hours per week) to act as a point of contact for all City staff to log, track and work on any CC&B related tasks. • Assist staff when they have questions, concerns or problems related to CC&B. • Provide recommended approach/options and assist with problem resolution. • Coordinate resolution of all CC&B related issues.

CC&B Production System Technical Support
• Pr
ovide a monthly allocation of hours (i.e., 24 hours per month) to support complex or technical tasks related to environments, infrastructure support, design, development, packaging and deployment of code, etc.

D. Scheduling
Cons
ultant to schedule specific dates of work in advance by contacting Christina Holmes at 760- 839-4620 or [email protected]. Further instructions will be provided upon scheduling.

E. Contract Price and Payment Terms
The t
otal contract price of this Second Amendment is $159,610. The contract price of this Second Amendment ($159,610) shall bring the cumulate agreement price to $290,120. The contract price of this First Amendment includes all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation required to perform the work.

The cos
t for remaining training services shall not exceed $41,050. Total annual cost for a dedicated BHC FTE plus 40 hours of technical support is $118,560. Consultant shall submit invoices at a rate of $9,880 per month. Additional service rates and limitations as detailed in Exhibit 1 shall remain firm throughout the term of this Second Amendment.

Resolution No. 2026-04
Exhibit "A"

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ond Amendment - 4 - CAO: 04/23/2024
To Consulting Agreement
The contract price includes all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation required to perform the work. Services will be billed as services are performed. Payment will be made after services have been performed and within 30 days of receipt of an invoice for those services.

Throughout
the term, Consultant shall invoice the City each month following delivery of each training session. Payment will be made after services have been performed and within 30 days of receipt of an invoice for those services.

F. Term
The ter
m of this Second Amendment shall be for one year, commencing on the Effective Date of this Second Amendment.

Resolution No. 2026-04
Exhibit "A"

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ond Amendment - 5 - CAO: 04/23/2024
To Consulting Agreement
ATTACHMENT “B”
Personnel List
Pur
suant to Section 2 of this Second Amendment, CONSULTANT shall only assign performance of Services to persons listed below.

1. Chr
istina Northrup, President, [email protected]

2. CO
NSULTANT shall select Support Staff to assist in performing the services under the Agreement (“Staff”). The names, titles, and contact information of Staff will not be known until the services described in Section C of Attachment A (Scope of Work) to the Agreement commence. All Staff shall perform services under the direction and supervision of CONSULTANT. Upon selection of Staff, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with the name and email address of each Staff selected to perform services under the Agreement.

Performance of services under the Agreement by the Staff shall be subject to the CITY’s prior written approval.

Wi
th the exception of Staff, CONSULTANT shall not add or remove persons from this Personnel List without the City’s prior written consent. If CONSULTANT has not designated a person to perform a component of the Services, CONSULTANT shall not assign such component of the Services to a person without obtaining the City’s prior written consent. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any component of the Services without obtaining the City’s prior written consent.

Ac
knowledged by:

Dat
e: __________________ ___________________________________ Christina Northrup, President & Chief Financial
Officer
Resolution No. 2026-04
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BHC GLOBAL
City of Escondido
Training Plan Proposal
Prepared by: BHC Global August 18, 2025
W e’ve developed this training plan based on our conversations with your team and internal input from our experts. It’s designed to cover the most relevant topics in a clear, practical way—with a balance of foundational knowledge and hands-on learning.

Training will be led by Valerie Millares, who brings deep product knowledge and client training experience, with support from other subject matter experts for specialized areas such as MDM or when Valerie is unavailable for a given session.

We’ll begin with two in-person sessions: September 18 and October 16 (which includes a POWERCONNECT.AI demo). Future sessions may be in person or remote, depending on what works best. The initial sessions will focus on general system concepts, with more tailored content introduced as we go.

This is an initial eight-month plan, with the option to extend or adjust as needed once we’ve had a chance to see how the training is progressing. The final section includes potential additional topics, which may be used for overflow or to explore optional areas based on team interest and available time.

Sessions
SESSION 1: THE “V” September 18, 2025 (onsite)
SESSIONS 2-4: FINANCIALS October 16, 2025 – with POWERCONNECT.AI demo (onsite) November 20, 2025
December 18, 2025
SESSION 5: METERS AND METER READS January 15, 2026
SESSION 6: FIELDWORK February 19, 2026
SESSION 7: RATES AND TO-DOS March 19, 2026
SESSION 8: OTHER TOPICS April 16, 2026
City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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BHC GLOBAL
SESSION 1: THE “V”
Session: September 18, 2025 (onsite)

1. CC&B Overview
■ Logging In
■ Navigating the CC&B User Interface
i. Menus
ii. Dashboard
iii. Control Central
iv. Go To and Context Menus
v. Other common icons
■ User Settings and Preferences
vii. Bookmarks

2. Customer Information
■ Person
i. Person Maintenance
ii. Person to Person Relationship
■ Account
i. Account Maintenance
ii. Account Person Relationship
iii. Bill Messages
iv. Deposits
v. Account Alert
■ Premise
i. Premise Maintenance
ii. Geographic Data
iii. Premise Management Page
■ Service Point
i. Service Point Maintenance
ii. Geographic Information
iii. Multi Items and Equipment
iv. Device History
v. SP/SA
■ Service Agreement
i. Service Agreement Maintenance
ii. Rate Info
iii. SA/SP
■ Setting up the “V”
i. Start SA
ii. Stop SA
■ Customer Contact
i. Customer Contact Maintenance
ii. Customer Contact Logs
City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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SESSIONS 2-4: FINANCIALS
Session 2: October 16, 2025 – with POWERCONNECT.AI demo (onsite) Session 3: November 20, 2025
Session 4: December 18, 2025

1. CC&B Overview
■ OnlineBilling
■ Bill Segments, Bill SQ and Calculation lines
■ Bill Messages
■ Bill Routing
■ Off Cycle Bill Generator and Non CIS Billing
■ Billable Charges
■ Online Bill Printing
■ Re-billing and Bill Cancellation

3. Payments
■ OnlineCISPayment Creation
■ Payment Events/Payment Headers/
Payment Segments
■ Non-CIS Payments
■ Payment Templates

2. Adjustments
■ Adjustment maintenance
■ Transfer Adjustments
■ A/P Request

4. Credit and Collections
■ OnlineAccountDebt Monitor
■ Collection Process
■ Severance Process
■ Write Off Process
■ Payment Arrangements
City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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BHC GLOBAL
SESSION 5: METERS AND METER READS
Session 5: January 15, 2026

1. Meters and Items
■ Logging Meter Maintenance
■ Meter Configuration
■ Meter Register Maintenance
■ Meter Installation
■ Item Maintenance
■ Item Installation

2. Meter Reads
■ Meter Read Maintenance
■ Meter Read Remarks
■ Service Cycle and Service Route
■ Meter Read Upload
■ Meter Read Download
SESSION 6: FIELDWORK
Session 6: February 19, 2026

1. Field Work
■ Dispatch Groups and Representatives
■ Field Activity Maintenance
■ Field Activity Steps and Remarks
■ Field Activity Upload Staging
■ Field Order Maintenance
■ Field Order Printing
■ Dispatching Field Activities
City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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BHC GLOBAL
SESSION 7: RATES AND TO-DOS
Session 7: March 19, 2026

1. Rates
■ Rate Schedules
■ Rate Version
■ Rate Components
■ Bill Factors
■ Service Quantity

2. To-Dos and Case Management
■ To-Do Entry Maintenance
■ To-Do List
■ To-Do Search
■ To-Do Summary
■ Supervisor To-Do Pages
SESSION 8: OTHER TOPICS
Session 8: April 16, 2026

1. Security
■ Application Services
■ AccessModes
■ User Groups

2. Reports / Custom COE Zones

3. Batch Scheduler and Batch Process Handling
■ Workflow Batch SchedulerMaintenance
■ Batch Job Submission
■ Batch Run Tree
■ Reviewing Batch Errors
■ Reviewing Batch Logs
■ Escalation Procedures
City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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EXTENDED SCOPE PARAMETERS
Travel Costs and On-Site Sessions
To account for the possibility of on-site delivery for all eight training sessions, we are including a travel allowance of $8,000 in the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount. This assumes up to eight two-day trips, at an average of $1,000 per trip, which covers flights, hotel, and per diem expenses.

Session Duration and Scheduling Flexibility
While sessions are planned for up to three hours, we recognize that City Hall’s monthly closures and other scheduling constraints may occasionally require adjustments. To accommodate this, the proposed structure includes an eighth session intended to address spillover topics and emerging priorities. We are fully flexible in selecting alternative dates (such as Fridays) when needed and will coordinate with City staff in advance of each session to assess progress and make any necessary scheduling adjustments.

SOP Documentation Support
Initial development of SOP and training support documentation will be handled by our team for the first two sessions, in collaboration with City staff. We propose an optional allocation of 40 hours (approximately $5,000) for this work to streamline content and align with existing documentation standards. Any ongoing SOP development following this initial period may be transitioned to internal staff support, led by King.

Training Cost & Prioritization
Each session is estimated at $5,000, which includes preparation, delivery, and follow-up. If any sessions are held onsite, travel costs would be additional.

For all eight sessions, the total estimated cost is $40,000 plus travel (if applicable). We understand that funding may drive prioritization, so if you decide to narrow the scope or reduce the number of sessions, we’re happy to adjust accordingly.

Service Description Estimated Cost (USD)
Training Sessions 8 sessions of instructor-led CC&B training, 3 hours each, with preparation and follow-up. $40,000 Travel (Optional) Estimated for up to 8 in-person trips (2 days each). Includes flights, hotel, per diem. $8,000 SOP Documentation Creation of training support materials and SOPs for Sessions 1 & 2, up to 40 hours. $5,000 Total Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Inclusive of all anticipated services and contingencies. $53,000 City of Escondido Training Plan Proposal 3
Resolution No. 2026-24
Exhibit "A"

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STAFF REPORT
January 14, 2026
File Number 0430-80

SUBJECT

INCREASE ANNUAL FUNDING LEVEL TO INITIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

PROJECTS CITY-WIDE

DEPARTMENT
Development Services / Public Works

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026 -07 approving a budget adjustment to an annual allotment of $200,000 to the Transportation and Community Safety Commission for implementing projects within the Traffic Management Project List.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Craig Williams, Project Manager
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Public Works/Infrastructure
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety

FISCAL ANALYSIS
Increases the annual budget item to the Transportation and Community Safety Commission (“TCSC”) from $50,000 to $200,000. These funds are a set-aside from Fund 108 Gas Tax account.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Recommendation by the TCSC on August 7, 2025 to increase annual funding amount from $50,000 per year to $200,000 to initiate Safe Routes to School improvements . Previous action by Council was to approve the creation of the Traffic Management Project List program in 2014 at the annual funding level of $50,000.

BACKGROUND
Since 2014, the Transportation and Community Safety Commission (TCSC) has prioritized and funded traffic safety projects as part of the Traffic Management Project List (TMPL). The annual TMPL budget has been $5 0,000 since its inception . This funding has generally been identified for p rojects focused on pedestrian and school safety.
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Since 2014, about 30 projects have been completed around the City at about 50 locations (some 'projects' consisted of improvements like pedestrian countdown signals at multiple intersections).

Each year, the list is initiated by the School Zone Safety Committee, made up the school districts, COMPACT, Escondido Police Department and Traffic Engineering. As examples, over the last three years, 11 projects have been proposed at seven (7) schools, consisting mostly of high -visibility crosswalks, ADA curb ramps and flashing beacons. Another 4 projects were selected to implement speed reduction treatments on Vista Ave, Felicita Ave, Khayyam Rd and Golden Circle Rd. The project selection has always been tailored to meet the $50,000 annual budget, often with some projects left unfunded.

For the 2025/26 program, the committee discussed the prospects of utilizing a prioritized list of pro jects generated from the extensive school outreach efforts as part of CATS (Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy). As part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) task from the CATS, a series of school safety audits were completed at 33 schools (publi c + charter schools) in the City. During these audits, school administrators and parents were invited to meet with the CATS team and discuss safety concerns at each of the schools. The results of those audits generated a very comprehensive list of improvements for the future TMPL program to choose from.

As further background, the Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) project began in 2023, with the intent to perform an intensive look at active transportation deficiencies, as well as opportunities.

Staff reported on the intent of the CATS effort in a Traffic Safety Update workshop to Council in August 2023.

One component of the scope of work for CATS was a Safe Routes to School focus. In particular, the CATS team collaborated with the public schools in the City in 2024 and met with administrators and parents to identify problem areas and deficiencies in the vicinity of each of the individual schools. In all, 33 public schools were examined. The team assembled individual plans for each school with suggested improvements that were tuned toward addressing the concerns that were expressed during those individual 'Listening Sessions.' The total cost of Near-Term improvements was estimated at $1.9 million.

DISCUSSION AND PURPOSE
It was the original intent of the CATS and Safe Routes to School component to utilize the resulting list as an opportunity to identify projects that would be candidates for the TMPL program. With these individual plans now available, staff is recommending that this project list be utilized for the TMPL program moving forward.

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arterial roadways adjacent to schools. The CATS team ha d selected certain criteria that were representative of the Safe Routes focus. These criteria include d vehicle collisions, pedestrian volumes, and functional classification of the roadway. These criteria identified improvements around the City that exceeded, as expected, the available annual funding. With knowledge of this condition, staff presented the Commission with two options:
1) Request City Council approve a temporary increase in the Transportation and Community Safety Commission budget for FY25/26 to $85,000 to allow for the completion of these high-importance TMPL projects.
2) Alternatively, given the breadth of the Safe Routes to School project list, the TCSC could recommend an annual program amount of $100,000 -$200,000 in order to address a greater number of deficiencies each year.

The commission voted to extend a request to Council to increase the annual appropriation to $200,000.

RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2026-7

ATTACHMENTS
a) Attachment “1”—Budget Adjustment
b) Attachment “2”—TCSC Staff Report recommending an increase in annual appropriation to initiate school safety improvements
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET

ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN ANNUAL

FUNDING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND
COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMISSION’S TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT PROJECT LIST PROGRAM
WHEREAS, at the request of the Transportation and Community Safety Commission (“TCSC”), Council approved the Traffic Management Project List (“TMPL”) program in 2014 , with the purpose to identify and fund key pedestrian safety projects Citywide; and WHEREAS, as part of their scope of work, the Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) team met with City schools in Summer 2024 and identified safety improvements Citywide; and WHEREAS, the TCSC recognized the current allotted funding for the TMPL would not be sufficient to make meaningful progress with a ccomplishing the substantial list of improvements needed at all City schools; and
WHEREAS, the TCSC recommended staff to seek Council approval to increase the annual appropriation from $50,000 to $200,000 in order to make meaningful progress to construct school safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, TCSC annual allocations are funded by the Gas Tax fund; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the Gas Tax fund to allow the increase in annual allocations to the TCSC; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Council increase the annual TCSC allocation to $200,000 for Citywide school safety projects.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, Calif ornia, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council approves a budget adjustment to an annual allotment of $200,000 to the Transportation and Community Safety Commission for implementing projects within the Traffic Management Project List.
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

REQUEST
Department: Public Works
For Finance Use Only
BA # ____________
Fiscal Year ________
Department Contact: Craig Williams
City Council Meeting Date:
(attach staff report) Jan 14, 2026

EXPLANATION OF REQUEST
Request by Transportation and Community Safety Commi ssion to increase annual funding level from $50,000 to $200,000 to initiate implementation of Safe Routes to School projects City-wide.

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION
Project/Account Description Account Number
Amount of
Increase
Amount of
Decrease
Traffic Management Project List 108 643501 $150,000

APPROVALS

DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE FINANCE DATE

Attachment "1"
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STAFF REPORT
August 7, 2025
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT:

COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY (CATS) PROJECT UPDATE AND TMPL

PROPOSAL
LOCATION:

Various Locations Citywide
BACKGROUND:

The Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) project began in 2023, with the intent to perform an intensive look at active transportation deficiencies as well as opportunities. Staff have reported on various stages of the CATS effort over the last year and a half.

One component of the initial scope of work was a Safe Routes to School focus. In particular, the CATS team collaborated with the public schools in the City in 2024 and met with administrators and parents to identify problem areas and deficiencies in the vicinity of each of the individual schools. In all, 33 public schools were examined. The team assembled individual plans for each school with suggested improvements that were tuned toward addressing the concerns that were expressed during those individual 'Listening Sessions.' The total cost of Near-Term improvements was estimated at $1.9 million.

As further background, the commission is aware that starting back in 2014, City Council has set aside a $50,000 budget for traffic safety related projects under the Traffic Management Program List (TMPL).

This list and this process have resulted in an impressive list of improvements around the City.

DISCUSSION AND PURPOSE:

It was the original intent of the CATS and Safe Routes to School component to utilize the resulting list as an opportunity to identify projects that would be candidates for the TMPL program. With these individual plans now complete, staff is recommending that this project list be utilized for the TMPL program moving forward.

For the 2025/26 program, staff is recommending an approach to focus on the highest value improvements: to improve pedestrian crossings on high volume arterial roadways adjacent to schools.

The CATS team has selected certain criteria that are representative of the Safe Routes focus. These criteria include vehicle collisions, pedestrian volumes, and functional classification of the roadway.

Pedestrian crossing projects were selected in each of four quadrants of the city. • District One (North Ash St and Lincoln Ave crossing improvements benefit these schools):

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o Farr Elementary School
o Pioneer Elementary School
o Mission Middle School
• District 2 (El Norte Pkwy and Valley Parkway):
o Valley High School
• District 3 (S Broadway and E 4th Ave):
o Central Elementary School
• District 4 (W Valley Pkwy and 9th):
o Del Dios Academy
Total cost of these improvements is $85,000, which exceeds the $50,000 annual allotment for the TMPL program.

RECOMMENDATION:

Request City Council approve a temporary increase in the Transportation and Community Safety Commission budget for FY25/26 to $85,000 to allow for the completion of these high-importance TMPL projects.

Alternatively, given the breadth of the Safe Routes to School project list, the TCSC could recommend an annual program amount of $100,000-$200,000 in order to address a greater number of deficiencies each year.

ATTACHMENT:

TCSC July 2025 CATS presentation
Attachment "2"
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Escondido CATS:

School Crosswalk Improvements
Transportation and Community Safety Commission
July 10, 2025
Attachment "2"
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• CATS/Mobility Element and TMPL Overview
• SRTS Project Development
• TMPL Recommendations
2 Agenda
Attachment "2"
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What is the Escondido CATS?
“A city where people from the age of 8 to the age of 80 can get around with or without a vehicle. ” 3 • Roadmap for the development and
implementation of active and sustainable
t
ransportation options in Escondido
• Goals:
• Understand how people get around the City
• Improve travel opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and economic class • Improve the quality of life for our residents
• Improve safety, particularly for those walking, rolling and biking • Foster a healthier community through boosting activity • Improve the esthetics of public spaces
• Create a more vibrant city
• Improve economic vitality
• Integrate concepts into the General Plan Mobility Element Attachment "2"
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What is the Mobility Element?
• The Mobility Element (a.k.a. the Circulation Element) is 1 of 7 ma
ndated elements that each local government is required to maintain in its General Plan.
• The purpose of the Mobility Element is to:
• Identify the types, locations, and extent of existing and proposed tran
sportation and utility facilities
• Establish goals and guiding policies for implementing improvements ne
cessary to serve existing and future residents
4 Attachment "2"
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Traffic Management Program
List (TMPL)
• Funds projects focused on traffic safety
• Annual budget of $50,000
Attachment "2"
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Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Project Development
Attachment "2"
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SRTS Outreach and Engagement
• School-Focused Outreach
• Virtual School Listening Sessions (March 13, March 14, March 18, Apr
il 8, and April 11, 2024)
• In-Person School Walk Audits (June 12-14, 2024)
• Community Survey
• Online survey (December 4, 2023 – Ap ril 19, 2024)
• Community Pop-Up Event
• Escondido Swap Meet (February 25, 2024)
• Community Presentations
• Neighborhood Leadership Forum Meeting (October 26, 2023) • Community Alliance for Escondido Meeting (February 9, 2024) • Senior Educational Forum (March 5, 2024)

Attachment "2"
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SRTS Sample Recommendations
Attachment "2"
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SRTS Sample Recommendations
with Cost Estimates
Attachment "2"
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Cost of Near-Term Improvements: $1.9 million
Cost of ALL Improvements: $44 million
Attachment "2"
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Traffic Management Program List
(TMPL) Recommendations
Attachment "2"
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Project Selection Criteria
TIMS (2019-2023)Collisions
EUSD Pedestrian Counts by
Crossing Guards
Pedestrian
Volumes
SanGIS Roads layerFunctional
Classification
Collision Heatmap Pedestrian Counts
Attachment "2"
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Priority Crosswalk Improvements
District 1
• North Ash Street & East Lincoln Avenue
• School: Farr Elementary School. Also near Pioneer Elementary School and
Mission Middle School.
• Improvement: Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high- vis
ibility crosswalks.
• Estimated Cost: $20,000
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District 1: Farr Avenue Elementary School
Short-Term Improvements
Map
Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit
Cost
Cost
Unit
Cost
Estimate
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Install a high-visibility crosswalk across
Wendy Ln. 1 $5,000 EA $5,000
Install New Sign
and Post
Install a No Left Turn sign to prohibit left
turns exiting from the school driveway. 1 $600 EA $600
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Install a high-visibility crosswalk at a
midblock location on Farr Ave, connecting
to the school entrance.
1 $5,000 EA $5,000
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Install high-visibility crosswalks at all
intersections crossing residential streets. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000 Install New Sign
and Post
Relocate the school zone speed limit signs
to be more visible and remove 35mph
speed limit signs to be further away from
the school zone speed limit signs.
2 $600 EA $1,200
Install New Sign
and Post
Enforce parking restrictions during the
school loading hours on the east side of N
Fig St from E Lincoln Ave to Farr Ave.
1 $600 EA $600
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks
to high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
A
C
E
A
C
D
B
D
E
B
Attachment "2"
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District 1: Pioneer Elementary School
Short-Term Improvements
Map
Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit
Cost
Cost
Unit
Cost
Estimate
High Visibility
Crosswalk Install high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. 6 $5,000 EA $30,000 Delineators Install flexible delineators on the school
driveways to direct vehicle flow. 20 $110 EA $2,200
Install New Sign
and Post
Install No Left Turn signs to prohibit left turns
exiting from both school driveways. 2 $600 EA $1,200
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to
high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
Signal Warrant Configure protected left turn phasing for east- west traffic on E Lincoln Ave. 1 $2,500 EA $2,500
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Install a high-visibility crosswalk at a midblock
location on N Ash St, connecting to the school
entrance.
1 $5,000 EA $5,000
Pedestrian/
Crossing
Observation Study
Study traffic patterns and assign a school
crossing guard at this midblock crossing
location if it meets the requirements.
1 $3,500 EA $3,500
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to
high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
A
C
E
A
C
D
B
B
D
E
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District 1: Mission Middle School
Short-Term Improvements
Map
Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit
Cost
Cost
Unit
Cost
Estimate
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-
visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
Program
Grove Park has the potential to serve as a Park and
Walk location for Mission Middle School. The park is
about a 5- to 10-minute walk to/from the school.
1 $- - $-
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Explore the opportunity for a midblock crossing in
front of Grove Park on E Mission Ave. 1 $5,000 EA $5,000 Red Curb Enforce intersection daylighting at the northeast corner. 20 $10 LF $200
Install New
Sign and Post
Install No Left Turn signs to prohibit left turn exiting from the school driveway. 1 $600 EA $600
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Install high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections crossing residential streets. 2 $5,000 EA $10,000
Red Curb Enforce intersection daylighting at all corners of the intersections with residential streets. 40 $10 LF $400
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-
visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
Signal Warrant Study and adjust vehicle signal timings at this intersection. 1 $2,500 EA $2,500
School Gate Work with the school to install a new entrance at the end of the cul-de-sac. 1 $9,500 EA $9,500
A
C
E
A
C
D
B
B
DE
F
F
G
G
Attachment "2"
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Priority Crosswalk Improvements
District 2
• East El Norte Parkway & Valley Parkway
• School: Valley High School
• Improvement: Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high- vis
ibility crosswalks.
• Estimated Cost: $20,000
Attachment "2"
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District 2: Valley High School
Short-Term Improvements
Map Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit Cost Cost Unit Cost Estimate
High Visibility Crosswalk Install high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000 School Gate Work with the school to install a new entrance on E Valley Pkwy. 1 $9,500 EA $9,500 High Visibility Crosswalk Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000 Install New Sign and Post Implement a “No Right Turn on Red” policy for all traffic directions. 4 $600 EA $2,400 High Visibility Crosswalk Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000 High Visibility Crosswalk Install a high-visibility crosswalk crossing the school driveway. 1 $5,000 EA $5,000 Bike Racks Install a designated bike parking area on campus near the entrances. 1 $1,400 EA $1,400 Program Francis Ryan Park has the potential to serve as a Park and Walk location for Valley High School. The park is about a 5- to 10-minute walk to/from the school. 1 $- - $- A
C
E
A
C
D
B
B D
E
Attachment "2"
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Priority Crosswalk Improvements
District 3
• South Broadway & East 4th Avenue
• School: Central Elementary School
• Improvement: Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high- visib
ility crosswalks on the north, south, and east legs.
• Estimated Cost: $15,000
Attachment "2"
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District 3: Central Elementary School
Short-Term Improvements
Map
Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit
Cost
Cost
Unit
Cost
Estimate
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
Advanced Yield
Line
Install advance yield markings on the north and south legs approaching the intersection. 2 $165 EA $330
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
Advanced Yield
Line
Install advance yield markings on the west and east legs approaching the intersection. 2 $165 EA $330
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks on the north, south, and east legs. 3 $5,000 EA $15,000 Advanced Yield
Line
Install advance yield markings on the north and south legs approaching the intersection. 2 $165 EA $330
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalk to a high-
visibility crosswalk on the west leg. 1 $5,000 EA $5,000 Stop Warrant Study STOP sign warrants on all legs to convert this intersection into an all-way STOP. 1 $2,500 EA $2,500
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. 4 $5,000 EA $20,000
A
C
E
A
C
D
B
B
D
E
F
F
Attachment "2"
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Priority Crosswalk Improvements
District 4
• West Valley Parkway & West 9th Avenue
• School: Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
• Improvement: Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high- visi
bility crosswalks. Restripe the crosswalk on the east leg to align with curb ramp locations.
• Estimated Cost: $30,000
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District 4: Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Short-Term Improvements
Map
Location Item Recommendation Quantity Unit
Cost
Cost
Unit
Cost
Estimate
High Visibility Crosswalk Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Restripe the crosswalk on the east leg to align with curb ramp locations. 4 $7,500 EA $30,000 High Visibility Crosswalk Explore a midblock crossing location between W Valley Pkwy and Del Dios Rd. 1 $5,000 EA $5,000 Advanced Yield Line Install curb extensions/tighten radius, advance yield markings, student crossing signs, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the new midblock crossing location. 2 $165 EA $330 Install New Sign and Post Install curb extensions/tighten radius, advance yield markings, student crossing signs, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the new midblock crossing location. 2 $600 EA $1,200 Install New Sign and Post Install STOP signs at the parking lot exits. 1 $600 EA $600 Install New Sign and Post Install No Left Turn sign to prohibit left turns exiting from the school driveway. 1 $600 EA $600 High Visibility Crosswalk Upgrade the existing standard crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. 3 $5,000 EA $15,000 A
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Cost Summary

DISTRICT SCHOOL INTERSECTION COLLISIONS PEDESTRIAN
COUNTS

ESTIMATED
COST
1 Farr
Elementary North Ash St / E Lincoln Ave 18 296 $20,000
2 Valley High E El Norte Pkwy & Valley
Pkwy 15 N/A $20,000
3 Central
Elementary S Broadway / E 4th Ave 0 359 $15,000
4 Del Dios
Academy W Valley Pkwy / W 9th Ave 6 285 $30,000
TOTAL $85,000
Note: Collisions evaluated within 50 feet of the intersection for years 2019-2023.

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