Encinitas

City Council

8D. Authorize Agreement for an Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultant. 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: Management Analyst Welnick Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement with The Natelson Dale Group, Inc., for economic development strategic planning services, in the amount of $128,000 for a term ending December 31, 2026. 2026-02-18 Item 08D Authorize Agreement for an Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultant