Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)) a. One Matter ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 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: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez PRESENTATION SiFi FiberCity Project Update (Presentation moved to August 13, 2025) CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Stephen Wheeler Melinda CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent) 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER Approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between July 07, 2025 to July 13, 2025. July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 5. ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE AND FIXED CHARGE ASSESSMENTS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-100 to establish the property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0440- 35) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2025-100 6. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 (HIDDEN TRAILS) Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-96, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2000-01 (Hidden Trails) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2025-96 7. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01 (EUREKA RANCH) Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-97, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Eureka Ranch) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2025-97 July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 8. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-2 (THE VILLAGES) Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-98, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (The Villages) (The “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2025-98 9. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (ECLIPSE/MOUNTAIN HOUSE) Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-99, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1(Eclipse/Mountain House) (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance a) Resolution No. 2025-99 10. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL Request the City Council receive and file notice that a Final Map for Tract PL21-0269 at 916, 942, and 943 Stanley Avenue, and odd numbered addresses between 2005-2175 Conway Drive, APNs: 224-141-23, 224-141-24, 224-141-25, 224-142-30, 224-142-31, 224-142-32, and 224-142-33, has been filed for approval. (File Number 0800-10) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services, and Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer) Presenter: Owen Tunnell, Assistant City Engineer 11. PURCHASE THREE SUTPHEN MONARCH PUMPERS FROM SUTPHEN, INC. OF DUBLIN, OHIO Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-101, authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase three (3) Sutphen Monarch Fire Engines from Sutphen, Inc. in the amount of $3,922,050.44 through a Cooperative Purchase Contract with Sourcewell. The purchase price includes all taxes, delivery, operator and mechanic training, and all associated fees. (File Number 0470-25) July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Jeramiah Jennings, Fleet Manager a) Resolution No. 2025-101 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB) The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/RRB at a previous City Council/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.) 12. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (MASTER AND PRECISE PLAN), FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 35 DWELLING UNITS Approved on June 18, 2025 with a vote count of 3/2 (White, C. Garcia - No). a) Ordinance No. 2025-04 (Second Reading and Adoption) CURRENT BUSINESS 13. AWARD A CONSTUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SPLASH PAD AT GROVE PARK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCESS CHANGE ORDERS UP TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-95 awarding the installation contract for the Splash Pad at Grove Park Project (“Project”) to Western State Builders, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $2,356,264 to complete base bid items Nos. 1 thru 30 and additive alternate items Nos. 31, 32 & 33 and authorize the City Manager to approve change orders consistent with Municipal Code Section 10-97(c). (File Number 0600-10; A-3561) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works and Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter: Ed Vasquez, Project Manager a) Resolution No. 2025-95 Motion: Martinez; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent) July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 14. ENTERING INTO A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND THE VINE INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE ESCONDIDO AGX REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB AND PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONAL STARTUP FUNDING Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-43 authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement for the property located at 455 N. Quince Street, Escondido, California, 92025, between the City of Escondido and The VINE Institute, a California non-profit benefit corporation and adopt Resolution No. 2025-47 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Public Service Agreement between the City and The VINE for startup funding for the Escondido AgX Innovation Hub. (File Number 0600-10; A-3550) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development) Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development a) Resolution No. 2025-43 b) Resolution No. 2025-47 Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 4-0 (White – Absent) FUTURE AGENDA 15. 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 ADJOURNMENT July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C2CF8C2-FEAF-4DDA-8665-797C4E879321 Deputy Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK July 23, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7