Council Meeting
Regular MeetingEscondido, CA · May 22, 2024
Minutes
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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
I. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
CLOSED SESSION
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code §
54956.9(d)(1))
a. Noah Werner, et. al v. City of Escondido
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00011594-CU-OR-NC
b. City of Escondido v. County of San Diego
San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00013777-CU-EI-NC
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §
54956.9(d)(2))
a. Potential Claims related to contractual obligations of the California Center for the Arts,
Escondido
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8)
a. Property: Kit Carson Park (APN 2710301200)
b. Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee
c. Negotiating Parties: The Rinks Foundation
d. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Ground Lease
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
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______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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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.
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White
PROCLAMATION
Cameron Curry Day, May 22, 2024
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City of Escondido v. County of San Diego; San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-
00013777-CU-EI-NC
City Council voted 5-0 to approve a settlement that will return for ratification in June.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Victor Gonzales - Expressed concern regarding public safety in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Morasco; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
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383702 – 383836 dated May 08, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of May 8, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
5. COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PURCHASE
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-56 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
purchase order for the purchase of 450 computers and related technology materials and a
budget adjustment. (File Number 0470-25)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Information Systems Department: Robert Van De Hey,
Chief Information Officer)
Presenter: Robert Van De Hey, Chief Information Officer
a) Resolution No. 2024-56
6. AWARD OF RFP NO. 24-07 FOR RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES TO ORIGAMI RISK, LLC AND AUTHORIZATION OF MASTER
SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $518,050 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-35, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on
behalf of the City of Escondido, a Master Services Agreement with Origami Risk, including all
related documents necessary for implementation of the risk management information system
and implementation services. (File Number 0600-10; A-3507)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Information Systems Department: Rob Van De Hey, Chief
Information Officer)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources; Rob Van De Hey, Chief
Information Officer
a) Resolutions No. 2024-35
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CURRENT BUSINESS
7. OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND THE
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO FOUNDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute the
proposed Operations and Management Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of
Escondido (“City”) and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation. (File Number
0600-10; A-3508)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy
City Manager / Director of Utilities)
Presenter: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager / Director of Utilities
a) Resolution No. 2024-58
Motion: Martinez; Second: White; Approved: 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
8. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 OPERATING BUDGET BRIEFING
Request the City Council provide direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund
Operating Budget. (File Number 0430-30)
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of
Finance)
Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance
Bob Wise – Expressed opposition to the cutting funding for public safety.
Carol Rogers – Requested that organizations that host special events in Escondido submit a
plan to generate revenue prior to receiving City funding.
FUTURE AGENDA
9. 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.
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Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital
Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the
City’s website, www.escondido.gov.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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