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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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
a. City of Escondido Claim No. 6070
AAA as subrogee of Elisa Jones
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1))
a. One item
III. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6) a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Police Management Bargaining Unit
b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization: Escondido Fire Management Bargaining Unit
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
Mobilehome Rent Review Board
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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
PRESENTATION
Clean Energy Alliance Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ruth Weber – Expressed opposition to The Rinks Foundation Proposal at Kit Carson Park Stephen Wheeler – Expressed gratitude to the City Council and City Staff on the re-opening the Library Melinda Ross Santa Cruz – Expressed concern regarding homelessness in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve items 1-5, 7: 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 July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Docusign Envelope ID: FAC28EEB-504E-8E08-8083-6C8DB7337D06
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE FIRE
STATION ALERTING SYSTEM UPGRADE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-126 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Service Agreement with Honeywell International, Inc., for the Fire Station Alerting System Upgrade in the amount of $404,756.78. (File Number 0600-10; A-3608) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: Tyler Batson, Deputy Fire Chief) Presenter: Tyler Batson, Deputy Fire Chief
a) Resolution No. 2026-126
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR CHANGE ORDER TWO AND AN ANTICIPATED THIRD 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. 2026-130: (1) authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, change order number two to the Public Improvement Agreement with Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the installation of a concrete patio area with retaining walls and sidewalks as gathering space and potential rental event space area in the amount of $131,340; and (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, a third change order to the Public Improvement Agreement with Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. in an maximum amount of $45,000 should additional funds be needed for maintenance access to the site. (File Number 0910-20)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Michael Tully, Project Manager
a) Resolution No. 2026-130
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
7. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TEMPORARY LICENSE AND ACCESS
AGREEMENT FOR ESCONDIDO CREEK TRAIL PROJECT
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary license and access agreement with the owner of the Evans Tire property located at 510 N. Broadway for the purpose of installing a gateway entry sign and rock garden Docusign Envelope ID: FAC28EEB-504E-8E08-8083-6C8DB7337D06
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as part of the Escondido Creek Trail Expansion and Renovation project. (File Number 0680-10; 0600-10; A-3611)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Sean McGlynn, City Manager) Presenter: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager
a) Ordinance No. 2026-17 (First Reading and Introduction)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR WESTWINDS MOBILEHOME PARK Request the Rent Review Board hold a Public Hearing to review and consider Westwinds Mobilehome Park Short-Form Application, located at 1415 South Pine Street, Escondido, California and adopt Resolution No. RRB 2026-127, raising all rent control space rent by 0.604 percent. (File Number 0697-20-10358)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Director: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services)
Presenters: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst and Alfredo Rubio, Code Compliance Officer II
a) Resolution No. RRB 2026-127
Motion: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
9. PL24-0067 – AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL 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
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Gregg Oliver – Expressed support for the appeal.
Laura Hunter – Expressed support for the appeal.
Phillip Lauder – Expressed support for the appeal.
Sherly Kersteins – Expressed support for the appeal.
Scott Swaaley – Expressed support for the appeal.
Motion to continue the item and direct staff to meet with the applicant and appellant: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
FUTURE AGENDA
10. 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) White / Fitzgerald – Presentation from San Diego Rescue Mission regarding the Point-In-Time Count vs. the By-Number Count.
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
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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