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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido) Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts Foundation Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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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.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Heidi Whitman – Thanked the Council for continuing the Hamilton Lane Appeal to June 24, 2026.
Kristina Miller – Requested more ADA parking on Grand Ave. Requested the City build an ad ditional Fire Station near Kit Carson Park and focus on improving traffic safety in the surrounding area.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; 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 May 25, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT Request the City Council receive and file the third quarter financial report for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0430-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
6. LETTER IN OPPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICTS TO
FUND THE CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY
Request the City Council (1) authorize the Mayor to sign the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) letter opposing the High‑Speed Rail Authority’s proposed state‑controlled Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts; (2) direct staff to notify the High‑Speed Rail Authority Board of the City’s opposition; and (3) direct staff to convey the City’s position to the Governor, its State Assembly Members and State Senators, and Budget Chairs. (File Number 0145-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager)
Presenter: Nicole Lindsay, Management Analyst
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. PL25-0096/PL25-0097/PL25-0098/PL25-0099: VALLEY PARKWAY TOWNHOMES Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-12 approving a Planned Development Permit (Master and Precise Plan) to allow for ground-floor residential uses on the subject property; and Resolution No. 2026-86 approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to merge two lots into one, and allow for condominium units, and a Design Review Permit for the construction of 94 multi-family units. (File Number 0800-40) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Alex Rangel, Associate Planner
a) Resolution No. 2026-86
b) Ordinance No. 2026-12 (First Reading and Introduction) Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
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Gregg Oliver – Requested that the City Council decrease the threshold for requiring public hearings on development projects.
Kristina Miller – Requested that the City Council decrease the threshold for requiring public hearings on development projects.
Motion: Fitzgerald: Second: White; Approved: 5-0
8. PL24-0067 – AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRONMENT DOCUMENT FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE LOT INTO 5 RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT ON HAMILTON LANE AND BERNARDO AVENUE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-90 denying the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Addendum for the subdivision of one lot into 5 residential lots for future development on Hamilton Lane and Bernardo Avenue. (File Number 0800-40)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Melissa DiMarzo, Assistant Planner II
a) Resolution No. 2026-90
Item continued to June 24, 2026
9. CONTINUED FROM MAY 20, 2026 MEETING - FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Request the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to solicit and consider citizen input on the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-83 approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG funds, conditionally commit funds to projects, authorize the Director of Community Development to execute contracts as appropriate, and approve the submittal of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). (File Number 0870-11)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenters: Danielle Lopez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager and Dulce Salazar, Management Analyst
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a) Resolution No. 2026-83
Estela Del Los Rios – Requested that the City Council use CSA San Diego County for Fair Housing services.
George Ibarra – Requested that the City Council use CSA San Diego County for Fair Housing services.
Kayanne Anderson – Expressed support for this item.
Javier Gurerro – Expressed support for this item.
Kristina Miller – Expressed support for CSA San Diego County.
Amalea Romero – Expressed support for this item.
Adolfo Ventura – Expressed support for this item.
Gregg Oliver – Informed the Council that he will reach out to City Staff with questions regarding CDBG funding.
Motion to include staff recommendation and not include the MAAC Ascencia Project in the allocation: C. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOVE ESCO, INC. TO EXPLORE A POTENTIAL FUTURE DONATION OF DESIGN SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND MATERIAL FOR CITY PARK FACILITIES AT “HERITAGE GARDEN” POCKET PARK IN DOWNTOWN ESCONDIDO
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-77 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Love Esco, Inc. (“Love Esco”) a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to explore a potential future donation of design services, construction services, and materials for City park facilities on City owned property (APN #'s 229-432-24, -25, and -26) at the corner of East Grand Avenue and North Juniper Street in downtown Escondido (“Heritage Garden”). (File Number 0680-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager)
Presenter: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager
a) Resolution No. 2026-77
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Motion: C. Garcia; Second: White; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
11. 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) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The most cur rent information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development.
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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