Encinitas
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| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | A | 10A. Public hearing to introduce and consider amendments to the City’s Short-term Rental Ordinance as modified by the California Coastal Commission. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. This project is also categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), in that the short-term rental Municipal Code amendments relate to the licensing, permitting, and operation of a short-term rental within an existing private structure that involves negligible or no expansion of use. Contact Person: Associate Planner Brenner Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-08 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Subsection 30.50.030 (Special Regulations) of Chapter 30.50 (Short-Term Rental) of Title 30 (Zoning) and Subsection 9.38.050 (Permit Operating Requirements) of Chapter 9.38 (Regulating Short-Term Rentals) of Title 9 (Public Safety, Peace, and Welfare) of the Encinitas Municipal Code and Amending the Local Coastal Program to Incorporate Required Modifications by the California Coastal Commission Pertaining to Short-Term Rental Uses." 2026-04-22 Item 10A Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08 Short-term Rentals 2026-04-22 Item 10A Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08 Short-term Rentals - Public Comment | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 10 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e2b |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | B | 10B. Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Encinitas Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program pertaining to Program 2G of the City’s Certified Housing Element and for compliance with State law adopted in 1994 (California Government Code Section 65852.3). Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies because it can be determined with certainty that adoption of the proposed amendments will not result in a significant effect on the environment. Contact Person: Associate Planner Brenner Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-03 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Section 30.04.010 (Definitions) of Chapter 30.04 of Title 30 (Zoning) of the Encinitas Municipal Code and the Local Coastal Program to Revise the Definition of "Dwelling Unit" to Include Manufactured Housing in Compliance with the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Program 2G and State Law." 2026-04-22 Item 10B Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03 Manufactured Housing | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 10 # B | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e2e |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | C | 10C. Design Options for the S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach Project (CS25F) Within Encinitas City Limits. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on the preferred project configuration for the S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach Project (CS25F) within Encinitas city limits. 2026-04-22 Item 10C Design Options S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach 2026-04-22 Item 10C Design Options S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach - Public Comment | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 10 # C | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e2d |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | D | 10D. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-05, amending Ordinance No. 2024-10, certifying speed limits in the City of Encinitas (City) by adopting all 2025 Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) and establishing a comprehensive street list for lower speed limits, pursuant to provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and Assembly Bill 382 (AB 382). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-05, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Ordinance No. 2024-10, Certifying Speed Limits in the City of Encinitas By Adopting All Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&Ts) and Establishing a Comprehensive Street List for Lower Speed Limits, Pursuant to Provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and Assembly Bill 382 (AB 382)." 2026-04-22 Item 10D AB43 Street List 2026-04-22 Item 10D AB43 Street List - Public Comment | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 10 # D | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e2a |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | E | 10E. Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden Design Approval. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15304(b) which exempts new gardening or landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or fire resistant landscaping. Contact Person: Parks Operations Manager Norgard Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from staff and approve the design for the Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden. 2026-04-22 Item 10E Leucadia Oaks Native Demonstration Garden 2026-04-22 Item 10E Leucadia Oaks Native Demonstration Garden - Staff Presentation | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 10 # E | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e29 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | A | 12A. Council initiated item from Councilmember Joy Lyndes to consider the removal of Steven Houbeck from the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Recommended Action: No direction to staff is needed. 2026-04-22 Item 12A Councilmember Initiated Item April 2026 - Committee member removal UFAC 2026-04-22 Item 12A Councilmember Initiated Item April 2026 - Committee member removal UFAC - Public Comment | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 12 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e2c |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | A | 8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve. | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e22 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | B | 8B. Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 2026, Special Meeting; March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting; March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting; April 8, 2026, Special Meeting; and April 8, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 2026-04-22 Item 08B Minutes | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # B | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e24 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | C | 8C. Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District for FY 2026-27. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project’ under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Lisenbee Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-29, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Declaring Its Intention to Order the Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District for FY 2026-27 and Setting of a Public Hearing on May 27, 2026, Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California." 2026-04-22 Item 08C Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District FY27 | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # C | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e23 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | D | 8D. Adoption of City Council Resolutions for the Approval of the Saxony Road Design and Designation of Intersection Control at Saxony Road and YMCA Driveway Intersection as All-Way Stop Control (AWSC). Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. Contact Person: Engineer II Barr Recommended Action: 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-31 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Saxony Road and YMCA Driveway" and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-32 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Saxony Road, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2026-04-22 Item 08D Saxony YMCA All Way Stop Control | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # D | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e28 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | E | 8E. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Michael Baker International (MBI) for additional professional civil engineering construction support services for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A) (together referred to as "Project"). Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, environmental clearance for the project was provided under the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvement Project (10-035 DR/CDP/EIR and 10-036 GPA/SPA/LCPA) and the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (SUBC-005527- 2022) and NEPA was completed (HUD Grant No. B-23-CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A). Contact Person: Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with MBI for professional civil engineering construction support services in substantial form, for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A), to add $200,000 of capacity to the professional services agreement, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $581,369 over the duration of the agreement. 2026-04-22 Item 08E MBI Streetscape Contract Amendment 2 | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # E | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e27 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | F | 8F. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Professional Consultant Services between the City of Encinitas and Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. to add $120,000 for as-needed engineering services for private development projects and to extend the term through June 30, 2027. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Zielke Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. in substantial form as Attachment 1, to add $120,000 of capacity to the Agreement, resulting in a new not-to-exceed amount of $275,500, and to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027. 2026-04-22 Item 08F Tory Walker As-Needed Engineering Services Contract Amendment 3 | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # F | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e25 |
| April 22, 2026 | Order of Business 8 | G | 8G. Approval of Design and Plans and Authorization to Advertise for Construction of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D). Environmental Considerations: This project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302. The project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographic features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use." The proposed scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. This work is expected to take place within the general vicinity of the existing playground and would involve negligible expansion of the existing use of the facility and would not affect the use or function of the existing park. The project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consist of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced." Furthermore, within State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(b) would apply, for the "replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose and capacity." This exempts the replacement of commercial structures with new structures of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity for environmental review. The proposed scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D) for construction bids. 2026-04-22 Item 08G Wiro Park Improvements Immunity | April 22, 2026 Order of Business 8 # G | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac4378c878302ed9bef8e26 |