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spaces in parks, open spaces, and recreational areas, including but not limited to the following areas:
(1) City trails.
(2) John Masson Memorial Bike Park.
(3) Kit Carson Park.
(4) Daley Ranch.
§ 5-6 Minimum age to operate mobility devices.
(a) Purpose. California Vehicle Code section 21214.7 authorizes local governments in San Diego County to adopt ordinances prohibiting persons under 12 years of age from operating Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycl es. The City wishes to enact an ordinance in order to promote the safe and efficient use of sidewalks, bicycle paths, pathways, trails, bicycle lanes, and other pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the City. (b) Information Campaign. As required by state law, a public information campaign regarding the ordinance will be administered for at least 30 days prior to the date of this Ordinance. (c) Prohibition on Operation of Class 1 and Class 2 Electric Bicycles. No person under the age of 12 years old may operate or ride within the City a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle, as defined in California Vehicle Code section 312.5.
(d) Enforcement. A person convicted of an infraction for a violation of this section shall be punished as follows:
(1) For the first 60 days after adoption of this section, a warning notice. (2) After the first 60 days following adoption of this section, a fine not exceeding $25.00.
(e) Expiration. This section will remain in effect until January 1, 2029, or until California Vehicle Code section 21214.7 expires, whichever occurs later . This section will have no force or effect upon expiration.
§ 5-7 Enforcement and Education Program.
(a) Authorization to enforce. A peace officer or any City employee tasked with enforcing traffic laws and regulations is authorized to enforce this Chapter. The City Manager may designate others to enforce this chapter. Such persons will be considered “Enforcement Officers” within the meaning of Chapter 1A of this Code. (b) Alternative penalty. In lieu of a fine or administrative penalty, as authorized by this code, and in lieu of filing charges in any court having jurisdiction over a violation, the police chief—or his or her designee—may allow a violator of this Chapter to complete a police department-approved safety course for bicycles, nonmotorized vehicles, and/or mobility devices.
§ 5-8 Violations.
(a) Pursuant to Government Code section 53069.4, an Enforcement Officer may issue an Ordinance No. 2026-07
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administrative citation for any violation of this Chapter. Prior notice of violation is not a prerequisite to the issuance of an administrative citation under this Chapter. (b) A person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every violation of this Chapter that person commits, causes, permits, or allows to occur, exist, or continue. (c) Any person, irrespective of age, found in violation of any provision of this Chapter may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (d) Every parent, guardian, or other person who has the legal care, custody, or control of any person under the age of 18 years, and who knows , or reasonably should know , that a minor is in violation of this Chapter, is subject to the issuance of an administrative citation.
(e) Every parent, guardian, or other person will be held jointly and severally liable for all fines, fees, penalties, and storage costs, as described in section 5-9. (f) Nothing in this Chapter is intended to limit any of the penalties provided for under the Health and Safety Code, Penal Code, or other sections of this Code. § 5-9 Seizure of Bicycles, Mobility Devices, and Nonmotorized Vehicles. (a) Purpose. The purpose of the seizure and impound of bicycles, mobility devices, and nonmotorized vehicles , when operated without due regard or recklessly , is to remove property that jeopardizes public safety and convenience and prevent the impediment of traffic.
(b) In addition to any fines or penalties authorized by this Chapter, the Chief of Police or designee may seize any bicycle, mobility device (including Class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycles), or nonmotorized vehicle when the operator has been cited for:
(1) reckless operation in violation of this Chapter or the California Vehicle Code; or (2) failure to exercise due regard, as defined in section 5-3, for the safety of persons or property.
(c) In addition to any fines or penalties authorized by this Chapter, the Chief of Police or designee may seize any bicycle, mobility device (including Class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycles), or nonmotorized vehicle when the operator has three or more violations of this Chapter within a twelve (12) month period.
(d) Procedure. Pursuant to authority granted by state law, recklessly operating or failing to exercise due regard, in violation of this Code, is a public nuisance and may be abated by the City. The seizing officer must provide written notice to the operator or owner at the time of seizure, identifying the reason for seizure, the location where the bicycle, mobility device, or nonmotorized vehicle is stored, and procedures for retrieval. The bicycle, mobility device, or nonmotorized vehicle may be retained as ev idence until final adjudication of the criminal citation or complaint, and will be released to the lawful owner upon presentation of proof of ownership.
(e) This section should not be construed to conflict with state law or to authorize impoundment in circumstances preempted by the California Vehicle Code.
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(f) A storage fee will accompany the seizure of a bicycle, mobility device, or nonmotorized vehicle in an amount to be established by resolution of the City Council. Storage fees will accrue daily until retrieval.
§ 5-10 Penalty.
(a) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction, will be punished by a fine. Any violation may also be subject to civil penalties and any other legal remedy provided in this Code or state law.
Each violation described in this Chapter may be charged as a separate count for each occurrence. Fines may increase for repeat violations within a 12-month period. (1) A fine shall not exceed $50 for a first violation.
(2) A fine shall not exceed $100 for a second violation. (3) A fine shall not exceed $200 for each additional violation. (b) Enforcement for minors under the age of 12. Pursuant to section 5-6, a minor convicted of an infraction for a violation of this section shall be punished as follows:
(1) For the first 60 days after adoption of this section, a warning notice. (2) After the first 60 days following adoption of this section, a fine not exceeding $25.00.
§ 5-11 Exceptions.
(a) Public agency personnel. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, or any other section of this Code, City and public agency personnel may operate mobility devices or other vehicles at any place in the City in the performance of their official duties.
(b) Persons with Disabilities. Nothing in this Chapter will apply to or restrict the lawful use of wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices by persons with disabilities, as protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. §794), or California Civil Code section 54 et seq. § 5-12 Appeals.
A citation or impound fee issued for failure to comply with the provisions of this section may be appealed pursuant to procedures established in section 1A-9 of this Code. § 5-13 Severability.
If any portion of this Chapter, or its application to particular persons or circumstances, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, or due to the expiration of authority by state law, the decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter or the application of the Chapter to persons or circumstances not similarly situated.
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CONSENT CALENDAR CURRENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP PROCLAMATION
6/24/2026
PROCLAMATION - PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. SCHOENECK) - THE DOWNTOWN ESCONDIDO PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) - it is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No.2026-89 declaring its intention to form the Downtown Escondido Property Business Improvement District CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. PERPETUA) - CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ADMINSURE INC. TO PROVIDE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE FOR THE CITY’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - WASHINGTON AND ROSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Request for approval of Change Order No. 5 in support of The Washington and Rose Traffic Signal Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - PACC & HARF ROOF REPLACEMENT - Request the City Council award a construction contract for the Park Avenue Community Center (PACC) and Hale Avenue Recovery Facility (HARF) Roof Replacement Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - PAFH ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION - Request the City Council award a construction contract for the Police and Fire Headquarters (PAFH) Elevator Modernization Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - MAKELELE CONTRACT AMENDMENT 4 - FY2627 AND REPAIRS CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION - It is requested the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-101 authorizing a Public Services Agreement with Full Access & Coordinated Transportation, Inc., dba Facilitating Access to Coordinated Transportation (“FACT”) in the amount of $253,422 for transportation services for seniors to and from the Park Avenue Community Center to participate in CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR NUTRITION - It is requested the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-102 authorizing a Public Services Agreement with XXX in the amount of $XXX,XXX for preparation and delivery of Senior Nutrition Program meals to CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. GOULART) - PURCHASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FOR THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR - (K. SNYDER) – PL26-0162 - AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY JONATHAN FRANKEL ON BEHALF OF HILL VALLEY LLC TO SUBMIT A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING UP TO 125 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING
UNITS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF HILL VALLEY DRIVE AND HILL VALLEY ROAD CONSENT CALENDAR - (K. SNYDER) – AWARD OF DESIGN CONTRACT FOR GRAND AVENUE VISION PHASE 3 PROJECT CONSENT CALENDAR - (K. SNYDER) – PL26-0121 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE EAGLECREST SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW A RESORT USE
WITHIN THE FOOTPRINT OF THE EXISTING DOS OSO GOLF COURSE CONSENT CALENDAR - (K. SNYDER) – APPROVE CSA FOR NASLAND ENGINEERING TO DESIGN REPAIR OF THE SIERRA LINDA STORM DRAIN CONSENT CALENDAR - (D. PETERSON) - CONTRACT AWARD FOR HAULING AND BENEFICIAL USE OF THE HALE AVENUE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY ("HARRF") BIOSOLIDS - Request the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-71, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public Services Agreement in the amount of $X,XXX,XXX with [Contractor], the lowest, responsive bidder, for hauling and beneficial use of biosolids form the HARRF for FY 2026 through FY 2029; and 2) authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order in the amount of $X,XXX,XXX and subsequent change orders to increase the annual purchase order amount in the event the City exercises the option to renew for FY 2030 and FY 2031, and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the first and second amendments to the Public Service Agreement with [Contractor], in the event the City exercises the option to renew for FY 2030 and FY 2031.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (K. PLUNKETT) - FY 2025/26 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT A FY 2025-26 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,013 TO COVER
COSTS OF EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING ACCREDITATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FORENSIC SERVICES UNIT AND; EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLETION OF THE GRANT SCOPE; AND AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NEEDED TO SPEND GRANT FUNDS.
CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 2026 MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING - (K SNYDER) - 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
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PUBLIC HEARING - (K SNYDER) - PL26-0083 - UPDATE TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 70 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 7/1/2026 - NO MEETING
7/8/2026 - NO MEETING
7/15/2026 - NO MEETING
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