Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM - Cancelled)

Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 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, White PROCLAMATION Lao, Thai, Cambodian New Year PRESENTATIONS Annual Volunteer Program Update We See You San Diego (Non-Profit Organization) Presentation Senate Bill 1383 - Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection WORKSHOP 1. MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING STRATEGY Review and discussion of ideas, opportunities and challenges for the applicability of a Missing Middle Housing strategy for the City. (File Number 0680-87) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Development Services Director) April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 Presenter: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Development Services Director Laura Hunter – Requested the City Council require more inclusionary housing. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Maria Wallace – Expressed concern regarding a recent fundraising letter sent by Mayor White. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve Consent Calendar items 1-5, 8 (item 6 and item 7 pulled for discussion by the public): White; Second: Martinez; 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 March 30, 2026 to April 05, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 1, 2026 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 5. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – THIRD AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MAKELELE SYSTEMS LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR ZONES 1-38 Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public Services Agreement Third Amendment with Makelele Systems Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance Districts. (File Number 0600- 10; A-3458-3) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development Services Director and Joe Goulart Director of Public Works) Presenter: Jen Conway, Management Analyst II a) Resolution No. 2026-34 April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 6. PL26–0038: AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL TO SUBMIT A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING UP TO 126 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILLER AVENUE AND CITRACADO PARKWAY Request the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2026-55 authorizing City staff to intake and process a General Plan Amendment to amend the adopted 2012 General Plan to facilitate construction of up to 126 multi-family units on a site with an existing General Plan land use designation of Planned Office (PO). (File Number 0830-20) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Development Services) Presenter: Ivan Flores, AICP, Principal Planner a) Resolution No. 2026-55 Motion: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0 7. PL26–0033: AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY STORM PROPERTIES, INC. TO SUBMIT A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTING UP TO 82 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF MEYERS AVENUE Request the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2026-56 authorizing City staff to intake and process a General Plan Amendment to amend the adopted 2012 General Plan to facilitate construction of up to 82 multi-family units on a site with an existing General Plan land use designation of LI (Light Industrial). (File Number 0830-20) Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Development Services) Presenter: Ivan Flores, AICP, Principal Planner a) Resolution No. 2026 –56 Motion: Fitzgerald; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 3-2 (White, Martinez – No) April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 8. DEEM DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NONRESPONSIVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SB GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WINDSOR GARDENS FENCE PROJECT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-60 (1) deeming Dash Construction Company, Inc. nonresponsive; (2) authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public Improvement Agreement in the amount of $922,200 with SB General Engineering, Inc. for construction of the Windsor Gardens Fence Project (“Project”); and (3) approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $265,000 to fund the increased construction contract amount and contingency. (File Number 0600-10; A-3588) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services and Jason Christman, Interim-City Engineer) Presenter: Jason Christman, Interim-City Engineer a) Resolution No. 2026-60 CURRENT BUSINESS 9. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LMD) – INFORMATION REGARDING THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PROGRAM, HISTORY, AND PROP 218 LIMITATIONS Request the City Council receive and file a presentation on the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District regarding history and reassessments. (File Number 0685-10) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Jen Conway, Management Analyst II Item moved to a later date by staff 10. CURRENT FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS BRIEFING Request for the City Council to receive and file the current fiscal year capital improvement status briefing. (File Number 1020-75) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director Development Services) Presenter: Jason Christman, Interim City Engineer April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 No Council action on this item. 11. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENTS Mayor White requests that the City Council ratify his appointments to the Library Board of Trustees as follows: (File Number 0120-10) Maribel Cruz Reyes (Current Trustee; new term to expire March 31, 2029) Francis Bova (Current Trustee; new term to expire March 31, 2029) Carolyn Clemens (Former Trustee; new term to expire March 31, 2027) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0 12. 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) Fitzgerlad / J. Garcia – Microtransit presentation 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 None April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 5E7AD8E3-A3AD-8176-81E2-148152263762 ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK April 15, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6