City Council

6. CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-189 certifying the November 5, 2024, City of Escondido General Municipal results; adopt Ordinance No. 2024-08 establishing a local one-cent general transaction and use (sales) tax for twenty years, to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, including provisions for citizens’ oversight and accountability; adopt Resolution No. 2024-190 authorizing examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax records; adopt Resolution No. 2024-191 authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of a local Transaction and Use Tax; and approve all other documents required by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of the transaction and use (sales) tax. Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk: 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 Space COUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development