Escondido — 2024-07-17

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) -\n3

10. FY 2023 USDA FOREST SERVICE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANT AWARD AND BUDGET\nADJUSTMENT\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-95 to authorize the Escondido Fire Department to\naccept FY 2023 USDA Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant funds; authorize the City Manager\nor his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments\nneeded to spend grant funds.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief)\nPresenter: La Vona Koretke, Department Fire Marshal\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Fire/EMS Services\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety\nResolution No. 2024-95

11. FY 2023 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-101 and accept FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant\nFunds in the amount of $10,000 from the California Office of Emergency services through the County of\nSan Diego; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the city,\nand approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Department will use grant funds to\npay overtime expenses for multi-disciplinary crime suppression operations related to human trafficking,\nnarcotics trafficking, weapons trafficking, and criminal gang activity. This grant will provide operations\nfunding to enforce local and state laws.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Department Name: Edward Varso, Chief of Police)\nPresenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal requirement in support of police services.\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety\nResolution No. 2024-101\n6

12. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AND BUDGET\nADJUSTMENT\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-102 authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to\naccept a FY 2023-24 California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Paul Coverdell Forensic Science\nImprovement Program Grant in the amount of $52,621 to cover costs of the salary and overhead of one\npart-time Department Specialist, maintaining accreditation for the Police Department Crime Lab, and\nequipment to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science services; execute all documents\nnecessary for the management and completion of the grant scope; and authorize the necessary budget\nadjustment needed to spend grant funds.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police)\nPresenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of police services\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety\nResolution No. 2024-102

13. BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION GRANT - $3,400\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-100 authorizing the Assistant Director of Community\nServices to receive a $3,400 grant from the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation on behalf of the Escondido\nPublic Library.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Economic Development/Community Services: Jennifer Schoeneck,\nDirector of Economic Development)\nPresenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – No\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY –\nResolution No. 2024-100\n7

14. CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-103, declaring that pursuant to the terms of Section\n22050 of the California Public Contract Code, the City Council finds there is a need to continue the\nemergency repair of the Escondido Trunk Sewer Main. The resolution, which must be passed by four-fifths\nvote, also declares that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure to safeguard\nlife, health, or property.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities: Angela Morrow, Director of Utilities)\nPresenter: Stephanie Roman, Interim Assistant Director of Utilities – Construction & Engineering\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety; Sewer\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY –Improve Public Safety\nResolution No. 2024-103

15. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 3093\nRequest the City Council approve a letter to the California State Legislature in opposition to Assembly Bill\n3093.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (City Council: Mayor Dane White, Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia)\nPresenter: Deputy Mayor Garcia\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Land Use/Development\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Encourage Housing Development\nAttachment “1” - Letter in Opposition to AB 3093\nFUTURE AGENDA\n8

16. FUTURE AGENDA\nThe purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the City\nCouncil wish to place on an upcoming City Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda\nitems is limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to clarifying questions, brief\nannouncements, or requests for factual information in connection with an item when it is discussed.\nStaff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)\nCOUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS\nCITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT\nThe most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement\nProjects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the City’s website,\nwww.escondido.gov.

2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS (COUNCIL)\nRequest approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:\n385287 – 385477 dated July 02, 2024\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49

4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

5. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 (HIDDEN TRAILS)\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-90, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community\nFacilities District No. 2000-01 (Hidden Trails) (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2024/25.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)\nPresenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal Requirement, Land Use/Development\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development\nResolution No. 2024-90\nResolution No. 2024-90- Exhibit “A” CFD 2000-01 (Hidden Trails) Special Tax Rates

6. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01 (EUREKA RANCH)\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-91, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community\nFacilities District No. 2006-01 (Eureka Ranch) (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2024/25.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)\nPresenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal Requirement, Land Use/Development\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development\n4

7. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-2 (THE VILLAGES)\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-92, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community\nFacilities District No. 2020-2 (The Villages) (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2024/25.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)\nPresenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal Requirement, Land Use/Development\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development\nResolution No. 2024-92\nResolution No. 2024-92- Exhibit “A” CFD 2020-2 (The Villages) Special Tax Rates

8. SETTING SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (ECLIPSE/MOUNTAIN\nHOUSE)\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-93, setting the Special Tax Levy for Community\nFacilities District No. 2022-1 (Eclipse/Mountain House) (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2024/25.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval/ Receive and File (Finance: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)\nPresenter: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Internal Requirement, Land Use/Development\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Encourage Housing Development

9. AWARD PURCHASE OF FUELS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Keep City Clean for Public Health and Safety;\nClean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure; Maintenance of Parks facilities/Open Spaces\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety\nResolution No. 2024-88\nResolution No. 2024-88 Exhibit “A” – Sourcewell Contract\n5