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Assistant Director of Community Services Robert Rhodes and project manager Ed Vasquez outlined the renovation scope and the need to operate a temporary library during construction. Vasquez said the work will address deferred maintenance and accessibility issues, listing roof replacement, HVAC replacement, ADA restroom upgrades, electrical upgrades, hazardous‑material removal and a first-floor reconfiguration to improve meeting, study and collaborative spaces.

Staff said the project received a $10 million Building Forward grant from the California State Library and that construction bids were due April 17, with an anticipated contract award May 14 and a construction period of roughly June 2025'March 2026 plus a three-month contingency. \"Construction bidding period open for a period of 45 days,\" Vasquez said, noting public bid opening scheduled April 17.

To preserve library services during construction, staff recommended leasing a 15,406-square-foot storefront area near Target at the North County Mall. Economic development management analyst Francisco Vargas summarized relocation costs and terms: total temporary-relocation costs of about $828,000 through July 2026, including $167,206.46 in rent (which includes three months of contingency), $100,000 for two new book drops and initial fit-out, $77,030 in common-area maintenance costs, $191,250 for utilities and trash, approximately $170,000 for technology infrastructure, $64,000 to rent 180 mobile book carts, $28,400 for professional moving services (Office Furniture Solutions) and $15,000 estimated marketing and communications costs.

Vargas said staff selected Office Furniture Solutions through a competitive procurement to perform the coordinated round-trip move. The move timeline would close the main library for packing April 28'May 2, the professional move May 5'9 and an opening of the temporary location May 27. The plan includes interim pick-up and limited services at the Pioneer Room and the Mathis Center during the transition.

Library Director Rina Landa described how collections and seating would be arranged in the smaller storefront space and said children's seating and tables were prioritized; adult seating will be supplemented by mall common‑area seating. The Pioneer Room will provide limited services during the packing period and will revert to its historical/genealogical functions once the temporary mall site opens.

One council member gave a campaign disclosure and recused themself from the item before the vote; that recusal left four voting members. Mayor Dana M. White moved to approve the three resolutions: (1) allocate $828,000 for temporary relocation costs (Resolution 2025-33), (2) authorize a public service agreement for professional moving services with Office Furniture Solutions (Resolution 2025-26), and (3) authorize a tenancy agreement for the temporary library location with EWH Escondido Associates / North County Mall (Resolution 2025-39). The council approved the package 4'00.

Staff said funding will come from the general fund and other available sources and that the temporary mall location, while smaller than the main library (approximately 15,406 sq ft versus the main library's roughly 40,000+ sq ft), will preserve core services, computer access, holds pickup and digital collections while construction proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Escondido City Council Meeting - April 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved three resolutions to fund and authorize a tenancy and moving contract to relocate the Escondido Public Library to a 15,406-square-foot North County Mall storefront while the main library undergoes a 10'12 month critical infrastructure renovation.","taxTitle","Escondido, San Diego County, California","taxId",2842,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6598123,"Escondido council adopts five-year consolidated plan, sets allocation rules for CDBG and HOME funds",1635,596000,2231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055175-85bf2a942fb319b1c940c2a63061b3eb&start=596&end=2231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055175-85bf2a942fb319b1c940c2a63061b3eb/thumbnail_596000.jpg","/articles/6598123/Escondido/San-Diego-County/California/Escondido-council-adopts-five-year-consolidated-plan-sets-allocation-rules-for-CDBG-and-HOME-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598123-2ebe98d57dbfa9a32309508aa124dfda/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135999&Signature=fuow~NTBFqttcSIwv~gb4uIiQ6OpMe0zpL7VCCnz6ujUZ6nzG9fdTBPKGt6TBKPQWCwnh-9gqk~PloUT9IzVDPdkNMK2TtE0jVo~LkYtD7Wxo6FHLwQilfFXF5GXM06L53WO2QtLUakE-UTbNYwTyYF60Olf8pmsoGbV4dS0Dm2ruBjJ0CbMOCH7Dc2cUqv4p7t9b--QnFPbPhy9dTdIIu2idwFt4wnG6wh9aideNgMWJefWBYHlcb6r19JEfT~QM2S-sHy6xU3-mY9v0mmgcB22qH8DNo-Nasiyx4OlFzeV~qMvclJxLi6wAQCyAdiLKoZJZ7ZwQVEbiFOJ5nPIIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Escondido City Council on April 16 approved the city's five-year consolidated plan for fiscal years 2025'2029 and the fiscal year 2025'26 annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, voting 5'00 to adopt new program priorities and funding allocation rules.

City staff said the consolidated plan guides how federal HUD formula funds are targeted over five years. \"The purpose of the consolidated plan is to assist each jurisdiction in determining the needs in their community,\" consultant Dominique Clark told the council during the presentation.

The plan matters because CDBG and HOME dollars are earmarked for projects that directly affect low- and moderate-income residents, such as homelessness services, affordable housing development and neighborhood infrastructure. City staff recommended, and the council approved, policy-level set-asides: 15% of CDBG for public services and 20% for administration; 10% of HOME for administration (the remainder for HOME activities); and the maximum allowable 7.5% for ESG administration should the city receive ESG funds.

Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Danielle Lopez and consultant Dominique Clark led a detailed briefing on the plan and the city's public outreach. Clark described HUD's requirement that jurisdictions submit a consolidated plan every five years and said staff combined federal, state and regional data with community engagement to draft priorities.

Staff reported the outreach included a bilingual flyer campaign, two surveys (164 community responses and 12 stakeholder responses), and three community meetings (22 attendees total). Survey results cited homeless services and affordable housing development as top needs; among homeless services, respondents prioritized mental and behavioral health and substance abuse services, a navigation/resource center and homeless prevention and diversion.

Based on data and input, staff proposed four broad priorities for the 2025'2029 period: (1) support development and preservation of affordable rental and homeownership units; (2) expand supportive services to prevent and reduce homelessness and promote housing stability; (3) promote safe, healthy communities through facility and infrastructure improvements and neighborhood revitalization; and (4) deliver essential supportive services to vulnerable populations including youth, families, seniors and people with special needs.

Staff also explained program mechanics: Escondido is an entitlement jurisdiction, so CDBG and HOME allocations are formula-driven rather than competitive; ESG funding is allocated by formula but may be retained by the state if a jurisdiction's calculated share falls below HUD's threshold. Clark said the city expects HUD's allocations to be announced in mid-May and opened a 30-day public review period for the draft plan from April 24 through May 23, with a return to council for final approval on June 11.

Council members asked about application and proposal timelines; staff said the RFP for CDBG-funded projects is open now and will close on April 24, with the recommended funding awards to be presented to council in June. There were no public speakers on the item. Mayor Dana M. White moved adoption; the motion passed 5'00.

The approved priorities and allocation rules will guide how the city programs CDBG and HOME dollars and, if received, ESG funds over the coming program year and five-year horizon.","The Escondido City Council approved a five-year consolidated plan (FY2025–2029) and the FY2025–26 annual action plan for use of CDBG and HOME funds, endorsing new priorities and specific administrative and public-services set‑asides after a staff presentation and public review timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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Escondido council approves temporary move of main library to North County Mall during renovation

Escondido council adopts five-year consolidated plan, sets allocation rules for CDBG and HOME funds