City Council

12A. City Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara for the City Attorney, Development\nServices (and/or other appropriate Departments), and Sheriff’s Department to\nadd an ordinance to address panhandling in the City of Encinitas.\nEnvironmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City\nCouncil is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nbecause it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.\nThe action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government\nthat will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.\nRecommended Action: Direct staff to collaborate with the Sheriff's\nDepartment and City Attorney to develop a focused ordinance to address the\nbehavior of panhandling with an approach that 1. Discourages the behavior\nand provides safety to the public, & 2. Offers an alternative to those who wish\nto support those who are in need of support through recognizable and easily\naccessible options.\n2025-06-18 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara - Panhandling\n2025-06-18 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara - Panhandling Public Comment