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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
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido (Mershops North County Mall) Agency Negotiator: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Ground Lease and REA
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIAPTED LITIGATION Government Code §54956(d)(2))
a. Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
Mobilehome Rent Review Board
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
PROCLAMATIONS
2026 National Public Works Week
National Building Safety Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Economic Development Month
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lori Hatley – Expressed concern regarding Canary Palms that are becoming infected by a fungal disease and suggested Public Works address the issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 April 27, 2026 to May 03, 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. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 Request the City Council approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. (File Number 0490-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer) Presenter: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer
6. THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO’S INVESTMENT POLICY
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-79, approving the City of Escondido’s May 2026 Investment Policy. (File Number 0490-55)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer) Presenter: Douglas Shultz, City Treasurer
a) Resolution No. 2026-79
7. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR CHANGE ORDER TO THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK
PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-73, to execute a change order to the public improvement agreement with Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the installation of a shade structure, picnic tables and construction of a concrete pad in the amount of $98,620.84. (File Number 0910-20)
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director)
Presenter: Michael Tully, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2026-73
8. FIRST AMENDMENT TO NV5, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR ON-CALL BUILDING
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for on-call building plan review and inspection services. (File Number 0600-10; A- 3471-B1)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director)
Presenter: Douglas Moody, Building Official
a) Resolution No. 2026-62
9. SECOND AMENDMENT TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 FOR ON-CALL BUILDNG PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-63 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $550,000 for on-call building plan review and inspection services. (File Number 0600-10; A-3471-A-2)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Doug Moody, Building Official
a) Resolution No. 2026-63
10. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-51, authorizing the Director of Utilities to file a Notice of Completion for the Emergency Repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main. (File Number 0910-20)
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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Daniel Peterson, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Daniel Peterson, Director of Utilities
a) Resolution No. 2026-51
CURRENT BUSINESS
11. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Request the City Council conduct interviews of applicants to fill vacancies on the City's Boards and Commissions. (File Number 0120-10)
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR GREENCREST MOBILEHOME PARK Request the City Council, serving in its role as the City of Escondido Mobilehome Rent Review Board, (1) review and consider Greencrest Mobilehome Park’s Short-Form Application and (2) adopt Mobilehome Rent Review Board Resolution No. RRB 2026-65. (File Number 0680-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director)
Presenter: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst and Stephen Jacobson, Code Compliance Officer II
a) Resolution No. RRB 2026-65
Jim Younce – Expressed support for the item
Yuridia Carrillo – Expressed opposition to the item
Motion: C. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
13. SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR EASTWOOD MEADOWS MOBILEHOME PARK
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Board, (1) review and consider Eastwood Meadows Mobilehome Park Short-Form Application; and (2) adopt the Rent Review Board Resolution No. RRB 2026-61. (File Number 0680-35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director)
Presenter: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst; Stephen Jacobson, Code Compliance Officer II
a) Resolution No. RRB 2026-61
Jim Younce – Expressed support for the item
Motion: Fitzgerald; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
14. 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Request the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-67, approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-68, approving the Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-10 approving amendments to Chapter 31, Section 232 of the Escondido Municipal Code. (File Number 1320-90)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Daniel Peterson, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Daniel Peterson, Director of Utilities
a) Resolution No. 2026-67
b) Resolution No. 2026-68
c) Ordinance No. 2026-10 (First Reading and Introduction) Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
15. AMENDMENT TO LOCAL ENCAMPMENT ORDINANCE
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-08, amending Escondido Municipal Code section 17-8.1 through section 17-8.7 relating to regulations of encampments on public property. (File Number 0680-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works and City Attorney’s Office: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney) Docusign Envelope ID: 98A379E4-7C9D-8E72-834F-04844DCDCF5E
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Presenter: Jake Nyberg, Assistant Director of Public Works and Mathew Ciremele, Police Sergeant
a) Ordinance No. 2026-08 (First Reading and Introduction) Motion: Fitzgerald; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
16. AMENDMENTS TO FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06, amending Escondido Municipal Code Chapter 17, Article 4, Division 2 (“Fireworks Ordinance”) to regulate fireworks. The amendment will update the existing Ordinance regarding fireworks regulations pursuant to the City’s police power on the operation and use of fireworks; to promote the public health and safety; and to prevent the fire risks, noise disturbances, air pollution, litter, and adverse impacts on military veterans, pets, and other vulnerable populations. (File Number 0680-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police) Presenter: Ryan Banks, Police Captain
a) Ordinance No. 2026-06 (First Reading and Introduction) Skip Middleton – Expressed support for this item
Heather Middleton – Expressed support for this item
Denise Rolen – Expressed support for this item
Motion: J. Garcia; Second: White; Approved: 4-0; Martinez - Recused
CURRENT BUSINESS
17. THE DOWNTOWN ESCONDIDO PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-66 authorizing the City Manager to sign the petition and ballot and other documents for all City-owned properties in support of the Downtown Escondido Property Business Improvement District (“PBID”). (File Number 0865-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
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a) Resolution 2026-66
Carol Rogers – Expressed support for this item
David Rodger – Expressed support for this item
Jason Schafer – Expressed opposition to this item
Elijah Rosenberg – Expressed support for this item
Motion: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
18. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) USER FEE REVIEW AND COUNCIL DIRECTION Request the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the City’s EMS user fees following a comparative review of regional fee structures and an evaluation of current cost-recovery levels. (File Number 0480-45)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Fire Department: Tyler Batson, Fire Chief) Presenter: Tyler Batson, Fire Chief
This item was pulled from the agenda by staff
FUTURE AGENDA
19. 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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