CITY of ESCONDIDO
Special Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Cancelled - Closed Session
8:30 AM - Special Session
Mitchell Room, 201 N. 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
HOW TO WATCH
The City of Escondido provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting:
In Person On TV Online
201 N. Broadway Cox Cable Channel 19 and U-verse Channel 99 www.escondido.gov
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The City of Escondido provides two ways to communicate with the City Council during a meeting:
In Person In Writing
Fill out Speaker Slip and Submit to City Clerk escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 760-839-4869.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable to city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired – please see the City Clerk.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
SPECIAL SESSION
8:30 AM Special 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
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.
VISION WORKSHOP
1. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL INPUT AND THEMES
Facilitators will present a summary of key themes identified from recent Council discussions, including shared priorities, governance preferences, and perspectives on effective collaboration and decision making.
2. DISTRICT UPDATES AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers will provide updates from their respective districts, highlighting significant developments, community concerns, and emerging opportunities across the City.
3. MEASURE I REVENUE UPDATE AND FISCAL OUTLOOK
Staff will provide an overview of Measure I revenue performance, including current collections, historical trends, and projected fiscal outlook, to support informed policy and budgetary discussions.
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4. ESTABLISHING RESULTS-BASED POLICY DIRECTION
The Council will consider and discuss its highest priorities for the coming year and define specific, measurable outcomes that reflect desired community impact and organizational success.
5. DEVELOPMENT OF A POLICY DIRECTION FRAMEWORK
The Council will consider and discuss the establishment of a framework for providing policy direction on major issues, including criteria for elevating topics for Council deliberation and considerations for broader community engagement.
6. APPLICATION OF POLICY FRAMEWORK ON UPCOMING PRIORITIES The Council will consider and discuss the application of a framework to the City’s upcoming meeting calendar, identifying key issues that may warrant deeper policy discussion.
7. TRACKING PROGRESS AND MEASURING OUTCOMES
The Council will consider and discuss strategies for monitoring progress toward established priorities, including the development of performance metrics, reporting cadence, and tools such as resident satisfaction surveys to inform continuous improvement.
8. CLOSING REMARKS AND NEXT STEPS
The retreat will conclude with a summary of key takeaways, alignment on next steps, and direction for implementing the priorities and processes established during the session.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, April 8, 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 Developmen t Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.
CEQA STATEMENT
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA under Guideline Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065