City Council

13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE PLACING THE ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY\nINVESTMENT MEASURE BEFORE VOTERS AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 –\nRequest the City Council (a) adopt Resolution No. 2024-89 calling for an election submitting a proposed\none-cent general transactions and use (sales) tax increase to the voters; and (b) introduce Ordinance No.\n2024-08 amending the Escondido Municipal Code to establish a one-cent sales tax, for twenty years, to\nbe administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, including provisions for\ncitizens’ oversight and accountability.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Zack Beck, City Clerk; Michael McGuinness, City Attorney)\nPresenters: Zack Beck and Mike McGuinness\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – (Yes) Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Keep City Clean for Public Health and\nSafety; Land Use/Development; Clean Water; Sewer; Public Works/Infrastructure; Maintenance of Parks\nfacilities/Open Spaces\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit; Improve Public Safety; Increase Retention and\nAttraction of People and Businesses to Escondido; Encourage Housing Development\n7\na) Resolution No. 2024-89\nb) Ordinance No. 2024-08