Council Meeting (No Closed Session)

Docusign Envelope ID: EB7D339A-539F-49E3-907E-8BE202F2A598 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 PROCLAMATIONS Volunteer Appreciation Month Fair Housing Month ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: C. Garcia, 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 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting of March 5, 2025, Regular Meetings of March 19, 2025, March 26, 2025, April 2, 2025, and April 9, 2025 April 16, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: EB7D339A-539F-49E3-907E-8BE202F2A598 4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 5. SECOND AMENDMENT TO MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STREAMLINING PROJECT Request the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. in the amount of $300,000 for the Development Services Streamlining Project and authorize a Budget Adjustment. (File Number 0600-10; A-3537-2) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Megan Crooks, Management Analyst II a) Resolution No. 2025-31 6. PL24-0358 – OUT-OF-AGENCY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR 455 BEAR VALLEY PARKWAY Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Out-of-Agency Sewer Service Agreement for an approximate 1.37-acre unincorporated property located at 455 Bear Valley Parkway (APN 239-051-03-00). (File Number 0600-10; A- 3549) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Robert Barry, Senior Planner a) Resolution No. 2025-35 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF GRANT AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, authorizing the Development Services Department to submit an application for the Smart Growth Incentive Program grant application and accept the terms of the grant agreement. (File Number 0430-20) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, City Engineer and Veronica Morones, City Planner a) Resolution No. 2025-32 April 16, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: EB7D339A-539F-49E3-907E-8BE202F2A598 8. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, declaring that pursuant to the terms of Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council finds there is a need to continue the emergency repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main. The resolution, which must be passed by four-fifths vote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard life, health, or property. (File Number 1330-85) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities) Presenter: Stephanie Roman, Assistant Director of Utilities, Construction and Engineering a) Resolution No. 2025-30 9. CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-34 approving a consulting agreement with National Public Safety Group in the amount of $282,428 for a needs assessment, assistance with procurement, and project management of a new Computer Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) system; and authorize the Mayor to execute contract documents on behalf of the City. (File Number 0600-10; A-3551) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police) Presenters: Ryan Banks, Interim Chief of Police and Erik Witholt, Police Captain a) Resolution No. 2025-34 10. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO RECORDATION OF SECOND AMENDED EASEMENT DEED Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 (1) giving the City Manager authority to execute a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement in the City of Escondido v. Patterson Litigation; and (2) consenting to and accepting a Second Amended Easement Deed in real property for recordation with the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. (File Number 0600-10; A-3552) Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney) Presenter: Michael McGuinness, City Attorney a) Resolution No. 2025-36 PUBLIC HEARING April 16, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: EB7D339A-539F-49E3-907E-8BE202F2A598 11. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2029 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ONE- YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR CDBG AND HOME FUNDS Request the City Council of the City of Escondido conduct a public hearing to approve new community development, housing, and homeless priorities to be adopted in the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Approve an allocation process for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG funds. Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for public service and community redevelopment activities. Approve an allocation process for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 HOME funds and approve an allocation process for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ESG funds, if applicable. (File Number 0680-87) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Chris McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Danielle Lopez, Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager Motion: J. Garcia; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 12. TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF LIBRARY SERVICES Request the City Council approve $828,000 in funding for the expenses associated with the temporary relocation of Library Services during the Escondido Public Library Critical Infrastructure and Modernization Project. (File Number 0600-10; A-3548) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department & Economic Development: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development) Councilmember Fitzgerald recused herself and left the dais Presenters: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services and Francisco Vargas, Management Analyst a) Resolution No. 2025-33 b) Resolution No. 2025-26 c) Resolution No. 2025-39 Motion: C. Garcia; Second: White; Approved: 4-0 (Fitzgerald – Recused) FUTURE AGENDA April 16, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: EB7D339A-539F-49E3-907E-8BE202F2A598 13. 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 Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK April 16, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5