Encinitas
City Council
Agenda Item D
8D. Authorize Agreement for an Economic Development Strategic Plan\nConsultant. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by\nthe City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA\nGuidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility\nthat the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.\nThe action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA\nGuidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of\ngovernment that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the\nenvironment. Contact Person: Management Analyst Welnick\nRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in\nconsultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement with The\nNatelson Dale Group, Inc., for economic development strategic planning\nservices, in the amount of $128,000 for a term ending December 31, 2026.\n2026-02-18 Item 08D Authorize Agreement for an Economic Development\nStrategic Plan Consultant