Special Council Meeting (No Closed Session)

Docusign Envelope ID: 4A5FA602-265D-49EB-881C-3A59304BDA58 COUNCIL VISION WORSKHOP 1:00 PM Special 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 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tracie Barham – Requested that the City Council focus on environmentally friendly policies. Stephen Wheeler – Expressed concern that the City of Escondido is biased against cannabis and requested that the City Council review clinical research on cannabis. Gregg Oliver – Requested that the CIty Council focus on a north star to move the City forward in a positive direction. WORKSHOP 1. COUNCIL VISION WORKSHOP The Escondido City Council will address key municipal priorities through district updates; comprehensive budget and organizational work plan reviews to identify priority gaps; establishment of a Measure I budget philosophy with oversight and transparency guidelines; review of a proposed City branding refresh for community alignment; analysis of Council Subcommittees; strategic discussions on Proposition S and cannabis policy implementation’ considering resource constraints; and an assessment of Council Policies and Rules of Procedure, culminating in confirmed decisions and actionable next steps for municipal governance. September 24, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 4A5FA602-265D-49EB-881C-3A59304BDA58 Prop S - 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 Gregg Oliver – Requested that the City Council focus on enforcing violations associated with illegal fireworks in Escondido ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK September 24, 2025 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2