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9.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZEN’S OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-160 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to
accept a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citizens’ Option for Public Safety Program Grant in the amount of $229,884;
approving grant expenditures consistent with guidelines in AB1913; authorizing the Chief of Police or
their designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approving budget adjustments
needed to spend grant funds. Grant Funds will cover salary expenses for part-time Police Department
employees.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-160 |
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8.
CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-164, 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.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Utilities Department: Kyle Morgan, Interim Director of Utilities)
Presenter: Kyle Morgan, Interim Director of Utilities
a) Resolution No. 2025-164 |
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7.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WINDSOR GARDENS FENCE PROJECT, SECOND
AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-151 awarding a construction contract to Dash
Construction Company, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Public
Improvement Agreement in the amount of $681,985.00 for construction of the Windsor Gardens Fence
Project, (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-152 approving a Second Amendment to the existing consultant
contract with JPW Communications, Inc. in the amount of $21,265; and (3) approve a budget
adjustment in the amount of $890,000 to fund the construction contract and related expenses, and the
consultant contract amendment.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Director of
Development Services)
Presenters: Matt Souttere, Principal Engineer and Jason Christman, Interim City Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2025-151
b) Resolution No. 2025-152 |
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6.
DISPATCH STANDBY PROGRAM
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-173, approving the implementation of a Dispatch
Standby program with the Escondido Police Officers’ Association (“POA”) – Non-Sworn (“NSP”)
Bargaining Unit.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human
Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources
a) Resolution No. 2025-173 |
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5.
BENEFITS CONSULTING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-155, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of
the City, a Consulting Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefits and
insurance brokerage services.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human
Resources)
Presenter: Patrice Russell, Human Resources Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-155 |
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25. 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 REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement
Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. |
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24. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE AND INTERAGENCY ASSIGNMENTS
Request the City Council ratify members to serve on Interagency Boards and Council Subcommittees.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk)
Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
FUTURE AGENDA |
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23. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Request the City Council appoint Councilmember Joe Garcia to serve as Deputy Mayor in accordance
with Ordinance No. 2020-28.
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk)
Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk |
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22. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF TRANSFERRING THE SAN PASQUAL BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK TO THE SAN
PASQUAL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Request the City Council approve sending a letter to City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressing
support for the transfer of San Pasqual Battlefield State Park to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk)
Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
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21. UNCLASSIFIED AND MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PLAN, PART-TIME SALARY PLANS, AND
FULL-TIME COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Request the City Council take the following actions: adopt Resolution No. 2025-165 amending the Salary
and Benefits Plan for the Unclassified and Management Groups; adopt Resolution No. 2025-166
amending the Part-time Salary Plan and Part-Time Classification and Benefits Plan; and adopt Resolution
No. 2025-167 amending the full-time compensation schedule for all employee groups.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human
Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources
a) Resolution No. 2025-165
b) Resolution No. 2025-166
c) Resolution No. 2025-167 |
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20. COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Request the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-12 amending Escondido Municipal
Code section 2-28(a) and section 2-28(b), after making findings supporting a salary increase for
councilmembers and/or the mayor, respectively, to be effective in December 2026, pursuant to state
law and the Escondido City Council Rules of Procedure.
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of
Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources
a) Ordinance No. 2025-12 (First Reading and Introduction) |
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2.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued
between December 01, 2025 to December 07, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) |
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19. PL24-0091/PL24-0092/PL24-0093/PL24-0094/PL24-0095/PL25-0324 – THE MAPLE – DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND
DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
Request the City Council adopt the following Resolutions and Ordinance, approving the Project: adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-13, (a) approving a Specific Plan Amendment, Development Agreement, Planned
Development Permit (Master and Precise Plan) to facilitate construction of a 128 multi-family
development, and (b) adoption of a Fifth Addendum to the FEIR 2012 General Plan Update, Downtown
Specific Plan Update, and Climate Action Plan, including the revised Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; (c) adopt Resolution No. 2025-168, approving a Design Review Permit for
construction of a 128 multi-family development project.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of
Development Services)
Presenter: Ivan Flores, AICP, Principal Planner
a) Resolution No. 2025-168
b) Ordinance No. 2025-13 (First Reading and Introduction)
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18. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2025 MEETING - SHORT-FORM RENT INCREASE APPLICATION FOR
CAREFREE RANCH MOBILE HOMEPARK
Request the City Council sitting as the Escondido Rent Review Board hold a public hearing to review and
consider Carefree Ranch Mobilehome Park Short-Form Application and adopt Resolution No. RRB 2025-
131.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Kevin Snyder, Development
Services Director)
Presenters: Carlos Cervantes, Management Analyst and Stephen Jacobson, Code Compliance Officer II
a) Resolution RRB No. 2025-131 |
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14. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LIBRARY SYSTEMS
& SERVICES LLC. TO OPERATE THE ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-172 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of
the City, a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Escondido and
Library Systems and Services extending the Agreement until June 30, 2028.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office: Sean McGlynn, City Manager)
Presenter: Joanna Axelrod, Deputy City Manager
a) Resolution No. 2025-172 |
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13. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 REGIONAL REALIGNMENT RESPONSE GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-171 (1) authorizing the Chief of Police to accept a
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Regional Realignment Response Grant in the amount of $80,000 from the State of
California Board of Community Corrections; (2) authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute
grant documents on behalf of the City; and (3) approving budget adjustments needed to spend grant
funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-171 |
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12. COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) CONTRACT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-170 (1) authorizing the purchase of a new Computer
Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) system; (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public Service Agreement with
Tyler Technologies, Inc.; and (3) establishing a project budget adjustment.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Erik Witholt, Police Captain
a) Resolution No. 2025-170 |
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11. PERATON - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-169 authorizing the Mayor to execute a First
Amendment to the Maintenance Agreement with Peraton, Inc. for the Police Department’s existing
Computer Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) System in the amount of $244,395 for the period of January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-169 |
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10. FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-159 to (1) accept Fiscal Year 2024 Operation
Stonegarden Grant Funds in the amount of $10,000 from the California Office of Emergency services
through the County of San Diego and (2) authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant
documents on behalf of the city and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2025-159 |
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