Special Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Special MeetingEscondido, CA · January 29, 2025
Minutes
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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM
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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: White; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2025 and January 15, 2025
3. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
4. ANNUAL STATE MANDATED INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 acknowledging the Fire Department’s
report of compliance with annual State mandated inspections. The Report indicates the
Escondido Fire Department has conducted 100 percent (100%) of Educational Group E
occupancies and 100 percent (100%) of Residential Group R occupancies as required by state
law. (File Number 0320-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief)
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Presenter: LaVona Koretke, Deputy Fire Marshal
a) Resolution No. 2025-01
5. CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, 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 & Engineering
a) Resolution No. 2025-06
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.)
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
PROVISIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL REVENUE
Approved on December 4, 2024 with a vote count of 4/1 (Martinez: No)
a) Ordinance No. 2024-07R (Second Reading and Adoption)
WORKSHOP
7. CITYWIDE ENERGY ROADMAP – CLIMATEC INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Request the City Council receive a presentation on the Citywide Energy Roadmap. (File
Number 0150-55)
Staff Recommendation: None (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney,
Deputy City Manager)
Presenters: Christopher W. McKinney, Deputy City Manager; Ashley Lough & Tyler Girtman,
Climatec Energy Services
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No Council action on this item
8. GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP
Request the City Council receive a presentation on the General Plan. (File Number 0830-07)
Staff Recommendation: None (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney,
Deputy City Manager)
Presenter: Veronica Morones, City Planner
No Council action on this item
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.
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 6:32 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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