Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:30 PM)
Regular MeetingEscondido, CA · January 15, 2025
Minutes
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CLOSED SESSION
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6)
a. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization:
Police Officers' Association Sworn Personnel Bargaining Unit
b. Agency Representative: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designee Employee Organization:
Firefighters Association Safety and Non-Safety Bargaining Unit
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8)
a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido)
Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Foundation
Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease or Management Agreement
b. Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido
City Negotiators: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
Negotiating Parties: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Ground Lease and REA
c. Property: APN 2710301200 (Kit Carson Park)
Agency Negotiators: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
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Negotiating Parties: The Rinks Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Ground Lease
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
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: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition: Ups-N-Downtown Escondido Roller Rink Community Volunteers
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Stone – Expressed concern over the CCAE RFP.
Becky Rapp – Expressed opposition to legalizing cannabis in Escondido.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
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Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
390299 – 390307 dated December 30, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of
Finance)
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2024 and Special
Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024
4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION (CITY
INITIATED) – PL24-0357
Request the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 modifying previously approved
Conditional Use Permits (CUP) that permit for transitional housing, emergency shelter,
withdrawal management services, and administrative and ancillary uses associated with such
social services. The CUP modification would consolidate and clarify conditions of approval
associated with the existing uses, and result in minor changes to existing operations that seek
to abate public nuisance concerns. (File Number 0810-15)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Development: Christopher
McKinney, Escondido Police Department: Erik Witholt)
Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – (Yes) Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Land
Use/Development
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety
a) Resolution No. 2025-02
Kadri Webb – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services
Kay Guy – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services
Leila Sackfield – Expressed support for Interfaith Community Services
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Motion to approve staff recommendation, including the Section E-2 language pertaining to
Seasonal Meal Service; permitting sack lunch distribution during the morning meal service with
an Interfaith Community Services marking on the bag: White; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-
0
CURRENT BUSINESS
6. MEASURE I CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
Request the City Council conduct interviews of applicants to serve on the Measure I Citizens’
Oversight Committee for the following seats: Business Organization Representative, At-Large
and Alternate; discuss and consider applicant qualifications, and appoint candidates to fill the
respective seats. (File Number 0120-15)
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk)
Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Keep City Clean for Public Health
and Safety; Land Use/Development; Clean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure;
Maintenance of Parks facilities/Open Spaces
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention
and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development
Interviews were conducted and the appointment decision was postponed to a later date.
FUTURE AGENDA
7. 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 WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
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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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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