Encinitas
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| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | A | 10A. 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: City Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve. | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f041 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | B | 10B. Approval of the Minutes of the August 26, 2026, Regular Meeting; September 9, 2026, Special Closed Session Meeting; and September 9, 2026, Special Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 2026-09-23 Item 10B Minutes | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # B | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03e |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | C | 10C. Acceptance of the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council 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 site. Maintenance and repair are proposed on existing public streets but do not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. Contact Person: Engineer I Esteller Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the Payment Bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the Performance Bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-74, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A)". 2026-09-23 Item 10C NOC FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A) | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # C | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03c |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | D | 10D. Approve the Design for the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D) and Authorize Advertisement for Construction. Environmental Considerations: There are separate environmental considerations for Wiro Park and Orpheus Park. Wiro Park: The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use". Additionally, the proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consists 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". The proposed project consists of a request for approval of a Substantial Conformance Permit for the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. Orpheus Park: The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use". Additionally, the proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consists 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". 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: Engineer I DeWhite Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D); 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-73 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D) for construction bids. 2026-09-23 Item 10D Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Park Design Immunity | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # D | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f036 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | E | 10E. Emergency Determination and Repair for Cottonwood Creek Park Storm Drain. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an Emergency Project as defined under Section 15269(b) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves emergency repairs to publicly owned facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health and safety. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Elmore Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file Emergency Determination 91026; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-87 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget". 2026-09-23 Item 10E Emergency Determination and Repair for Cottonwood Creek Park Storm Drain | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # E | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f032 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | F | 10F. Adoption of Resolution 2026-71 Approving Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget. 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 Finance Analyst Clisby Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-71, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget". 2026-09-23 Item 10F Continuing Appropriations From Fiscal Year 2025-26 | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # F | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f037 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | G | 10G. Approve the Mayor’s recommendations to empanel the Board of Appeals. 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 Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve the Mayor's recommendations to empanel the Board of Appeals. 2026-09-23 Item 10G Board of Appeals Appointments 2026-09-23 Item 10G Board of Appeals Appointments - Public Comment | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # G | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03b |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | H | 10H. Authorization to award a Construction Contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC for the FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project (CD27A) and Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project (CD27B). Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Initial Study (IS) was conducted for the Lake Drive Storm Drain Project, which determined that the proposed project may have potentially significant environmental effects related to biological resources, geology and soils, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources. Specific mitigation measures were determined to avoid or mitigate the potential significant environmental impacts to below established levels of significance. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared and adopted by the Planning Commission (PC Resolution No. 2026-15). A Notice of Determination was filed with the State Clearing House (SCH#2025110169) and County Clerk Office (2026-000567). All mitigation measures applicable to the Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project will be implemented. The FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project is Categorically Exempt (CE) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities that will substantially have the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project. Contact Person: Engineer I Estellar Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a construction contract agreement in substantial form, with Nu Line Technologies, LLC and any necessary amendments and time extensions in the amount of $1,091,500 plus a contingency of $163,725 for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $1,255,225 to construct the Base Bid only; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-88, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget". 2026-09-23 Item 10H FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project (CD27A) and Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project (CD27B) | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # H | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f031 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 10 | I | 10I. Authorize Citywide Street Sweeping Services Extension Amendment with SCA of CA, LLC. 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 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 the government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn Recommended Action: 1) Authorize City Manager, in consultation with City Attorney, to execute the Citywide Street Sweeping Services Amendment #1 in substantial form between the City of Encinitas and SCA of CA, LLC. extending the term of the agreement for a one-year period with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $732,236, and authorize City Manager to extend the agreement for two (2) optional one-year periods upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,274,633 over the three-year period if all extensions options are exercised; Total agreement not- to-exceed $4,156,996; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-86, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget" to appropriate $275,000 to the Solid Waste Professional Services Account. 2026-09-23 Item 10I Citywide Street Sweeping Services Amendment #1 w Addition | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 10 # I | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f030 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | A | 12A. Presentation of the Planning Commission’s Annual Report and Work Plan, pursuant to Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.30.040 C (Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Rules and Regulations). 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 Persons: Planning Manager Maynard and Planning Commission Chair Dalton Recommended Action: 1) Receive the Planning Commission's 2025 Annual Report; and 2) Approve the 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan. 2026-09-23 Item 12A Planning Commission Work Plan 2026-09-23 Item 12A Planning Commission Work Plan - Staff Presentation | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03d |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | B | 12B. Design Options for the S Coast Highway 101 Sidewalk Enhancements (CS25E) and S Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach Project (CS25F) Within Encinitas City Limits. Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 21, 2026. | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # B | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03f |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | C | 12C. Consider City Projects for possible grant applications for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 & Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 13. Environmental Considerations: T 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 Persons: Principal Engineer Stryker and City Engineer Traffic Engineer Bandegan Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the SANDAG ATP Cycle 8 program for selected City Projects; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the HSIP Cycle 13 program for selected City Projects. 2026-09-23 Item 12C SANDAG ATP & HSIP Grants | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # C | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f040 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | D | 12D. Public hearing to introduce and consider previously approved City Council amendments to update the City’s short-term rental provisions within Chapter 9.38 (Regulating Short-Term Rentals) of Title 9 (Public Safety, Peace and Welfare); and new amendments to Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of Title 3 (Taxes) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to update the City’s short- term rental provisions, including new provisions to implement Senate Bill 346 which strengthens the City’s Code Enforcement and Transient Occupant Tax Collection. 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. 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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, the proposed project is not subject to further CEQA review. Contact Persons: Associate Planner Brenner and Planning Manager Anders Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-15 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.38 (Regulating Short-Term Rentals) of Title 9 (Public Safety, Peace, and Welfare) and Amendments to Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of Title 3 (Taxes) of the Encinitas Municipal Code". 2026-09-23 Item 12D Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act_Ordinance 2026-15 | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # D | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f039 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | E | 12E. Public hearing to introduce and consider amendments to Chapter 6.40 (Operations Permit: Massage Business) and Chapter 6.41 (Operations Permit: Massage Technician) of Title 6 (Operations Permits) of the Encinitas Municipal Code. 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. 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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, the proposed project is not subject to further CEQA review. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-20 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 6.40 (Operations Permit: Massage Business) and Chapter 6.41 (Operations Permit: Massage Technician) of Title 6 (Operations Permits) of the Encinitas Municipal Code". 2026-09-23 Item 12E Amendments to EMC 6.40 and 6.41- Massage Businesses and Technicians | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # E | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f03a |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 12 | F | 12F. Public Hearing to Consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2026- 21 proposing Municipal Code amendments to modify the appeal provisions of the adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code. 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 Attorney Thind Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-21, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Section 23.12.030 of the Encinitas Municipal Code Pertaining to the Board of Appeals Under the California Building Code." 2026-09-23 Item 12F Municipal Code Amendments to Board of Appeals CA Building Code Ordinance 2026-21 | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 12 # F | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f035 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 14 | A | 14A. Council Initiated Item by Deputy Mayor O’Hara: Direct City Manager’s Office to include official city participation in International Dark Sky Week 2027 (April 12-19, 2027) as part of the 2027 calendar. 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: Direct the City Manager's Office to explore and organize the City's Staff/Facilities and its partners to participate in International Dark Skies Week in the following capacities; City Facilities & Lighting Controls Municipal Dimmings & Audits: Turn off non-essential architectural and exterior lighting at City Hall, community parks, and administrative facilities after 9:00 PM during the week of April 12-19, 2027. Streetlight Policy Alignment: Request Public Works conduct a review of existing municipal fixtures to prioritize full-cutoff, warm-spectrum (2700K or lower) LED retrofits along sensitive ecological borders. Community & Astronomy Events Lagoon & Beach Stargazing Nights: Partner with the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and local astronomy organizations (such as the San Diego Astronomy Association) to host guided telescope viewings and nocturnal wildlife walks. Encinitas Library Public or Community Center Workshops: Host educational presentations on dark sky preservation, home lighting fixture retrofits, and night sky photography. Public Education & Business Engagement Dark Sky Business Recognition: Partner with MainStreet Associations (Downtown Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff, Chamber of Commerce) through their annual MOU to encourage downtown merchants to turn off decorative storefront signage after closing. Residential "Lights Out" Campaign: Launch a public outreach campaign encouraging residents to shield exterior fixtures, direct outdoor lights downward, and utilize motion sensors or timers. 2026-09-23 Item 14A City Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Dark Sky Week 2026-09-23 Item 14A City Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Dark Sky Week - Public Comment | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 14 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f034 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 4 | A | 4A. Proclamation in recognition of National Recovery Month | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 4 # A | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f038 |
| September 23, 2026 | Order of Business 4 | B | 4B. Citywide Storm Action Plan 2026-09-23 Item 04B CItywide Storm Action Plan - Public Comment | September 23, 2026 Order of Business 4 # B | San Diego County | Encinitas | City Council | 6ac438f34fee833ae5f9f033 |