June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6
REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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
Gregg Oliver – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Jesus Bustamante – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Ruth Weber – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Stephen Emborry – Expressed concern regarding traffic at Redwood Street and requested a four-way stop sign be installed at the intersection of Redwood and 11th Ave.
Dr. Juan Bribesca – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve items 1-6, 8: Martinez; 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 June 01, 2026 to June 07, 2026.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of June 3, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ZONES 1-38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 to initiate the proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Zones 1 through 38 for fiscal year 2026/2027. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director, and Joseph Goulart, Public Works Director) Presenter: Jen Conway, Management Analyst II
a) Resolution No. 2026-35
6. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AN APPLICATION BY THE DEVELOPERS OF THE
NUTMEG CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS FOR CMFA FUNDING FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
ACQUISITION IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCED FEES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-99 expressing support for an application by the developer of the Nutmeg Condominium Properties for tax-exempt bond funding of Public Facilities Acquisition Improvement and Financed Development Impact Fees. (File Number 0680-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Development Services Director)
Presenter: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Development Services Director a) Resolution No. 2026-99
7. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO, AND ACCEPT TERMS FOR, SANDAG'S
FLEXIBLE FLEET PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EXPANDED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-114, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, the filing of an application to SANDAG’s Flexible Fleet Pilot Program. (File Number 0480-70)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Service)
Presenter: Craig Williams, Transportation Project Manager a) Resolution No. 2026-114
Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Motion: Martinez; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
8. SISTER CITIES COMMUNITY REQUEST: BALLET FOLKLORICO CALIZTLAN ACADEMY Request the City Council approve funding in an amount not to exceed $22,850, allocated as follows: $16,250 to Ballet Folklórico Caliztlan Academy to offset airfare costs for approximately 30 dancers participating in Guelaguetza 2026 in Oaxaca, Mexico. $6,600 to support travel expenses for two City Councilmembers and one City staff representative, consistent with the recommendation of the Sister Cities Subcommittee. (File Number 0610-55) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development
CURRENT BUSINESS
9. COMMUNITY SERVICES FEE CHANGES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-103 approving proposed fee changes to the Community Services Department fee schedule. (File Number 0480-45) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services a) Resolution No. 2026-103
Kristina Miller – Asked if the Public Safety Fees will be updated as part of this item? Staff answered: no.
Motion: Martinez; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND ADOPTION OF THE 2026 REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Request the City Council (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-93 approving Fiscal Years 2026/27– 2028/2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program Budget; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-94 approving the RMRA Fiscal Year 2026/27 project list; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2026-95 approving the Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031. (File Number 0430- 30)
Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Vinnie Bernabeo, City Manager’s Office
a) Resolution No. 2026-93
b) Resolution No. 2026-94
c) Resolution No. 2026-95
Motion: Fitzgerald; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
11. FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION
Request the City Council adopt the following: Resolution No. 2026-91 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Operating Budget; Resolution No. 2026-92 approving the Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2026/27; Resolution No. 2026-105 amending the Salary and Benefits Plan for the Unclassified and Management Groups; and Resolution No. 2026-107 amending the full-time compensation schedule for all employee groups. (File Number 0430- 30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
a) Resolution No. 2026-91
b) Resolution No. 2026-92
c) Resolution No. 2026-105
d) Resolution No. 2026-107
Motion: Martinez; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
12. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07 – BICYCLES, NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES, AND MOBILITY DEVICES Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-07, amending Chapters 5, 10, 18, and 28 of the Escondido Municipal Code to regulate Bicycles, Nonmotorized Vehicles, and Mobility Devices, and related enforcement activities. (File Number 0680-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police) Presenter: Craig Miller, Lieutenant, Traffic Division
a) Ordinance No. 2026-07 (First Reading and Introduction) Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Item continued to a June 24, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA
13. 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Melissa Petri – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Kristina Miller – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Ruth Weber – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Robert Kard – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Jim Rauch – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Ana Marie Velasco – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
James Griffin – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Vanessa Valenzuela – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park Amalia Martinez – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park Stewart Reyes – Expressed concern regarding transportation and pedestrian safety in Escondido.
Cristina Reza– Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC
June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 Tedi Jackson – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC