Trevin Barber

The Recreation Commission meeting agenda for February 11, 2026, included the adoption of the 2026 T-Ball, 8U Baseball, and 8U Softball Rules. Key administrative matters involved reviewing the 2026 Flag Football Season Survey for parents and coaches, and establishing Recreation Commission Coordinator Roles, specifically selecting a Communications & Outreach Coordinator. Staff communications included monthly recreation updates for January 2026 and updates regarding Hogan Park lawn repair, detailing current turf maintenance practices, irrigation schedules, mowing, and tree impacts.

The meeting commenced with a presentation of the Measure P Advisory Committee Biannual Report, where recommendations for funding projects were provided. The Consent Calendar included the approval of previous minutes, the Register of Demands for January 12, 2026, approval of a final parcel map for property on Catherine Way, final acceptance of the 2025 Pavement Restoration Project, and the awarding of the State Route 120 and BNSF Railroad Striping Modifications Project. Staff communications provided updates on economic development, financial reports, police activity, and public works projects, including the scheduling of park grading. Discussions occurred regarding resident concerns about speeding, recreational sports fee policies, and the selection process for the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan. A public hearing was held concerning an Ordinance restricting the use of Fluoride in City Water Treatment Processes; direction was given to revise the wording to focus on 'Additives' generally, excluding specific mention of Fluoride. Administrative matters included approving a resolution to increase the contract amount for the Well No. 1A Improvement Project and extensive discussion on City Council term limits and compensation, ultimately resulting in no formal action on compensation and tabling the discussion on rental fees for the Escalon Community Center. Finally, four resolutions establishing the 2026 Economic Development Incentive Programs were adopted, and an Urgency Ordinance amending code related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to comply with state law was considered and passed.

This document outlines the City's three-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), detailing current and future capital projects across various departments. Key areas of focus include street reconstruction and overlays, water and sewer improvements, storm water management, city facilities, park developments, land acquisitions, and city beautification initiatives. The plan identifies specific projects for fiscal years 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021, along with anticipated projects for future years and details on funding sources.

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing and approving the minutes from the November 12, 2025, meeting, although this approval item is to be handled under the Consent Calendar. Key discussions involve a monthly recreation update covering November/December 2025 activities, specifically noting registration increases for basketball (448 participants) and collaboration with the new Escalon Little League for baseball/softball. Other items include a discussion on the significant degradation of Hogan Park Lawn requiring evaluation of repair options ranging up to $400,000, adoption of the 2026 Basketball Rulebook, and establishing four new Commissioner Coordinator Roles (Communications & Outreach, Programming & Events, Facilities & Operations, Partnerships & Development) and selecting the first Social Media Coordinator. The commission will also review a proposal for a summer Jr. Crime Scene Detective Course from Planting Seeds Academic Solutions.

This strategic plan outlines key priorities for the City of Escalon, focusing on enhancing economic development through committee establishment, strategic planning, and business engagement. It also targets fiscal stability by adopting balanced budgets, maintaining clean financial audits, developing investment strategies, and reducing CalPERS liability. Further priorities include improving public safety by achieving and maintaining officer staffing levels and tenure, and advancing infrastructure through projects such as the Surface Water Project, Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, and various capital improvements.