City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 -
06:30 PM
p.m.
City of Encinitas - City Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A.
Environmental Commission Awards
4B.
Proclamation in Recognition of Fair Housing Month
2025-04-23 Item 04B Proclamation in Recognition of Fair Housing Month
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please submit a “WHITE” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Time donations are not permitted during Oral Communications. Oral Communication items will be referred to the City Manager either for resolution by administrative action or placement on a future agenda. 2025-04-23 Item 05 Oral Communication Received
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Announcements of administrative changes to the agenda, in compliance with the Brown Act.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR The recommendations on the following Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless an item is removed from the Calendar. Any member of the public may remove an item by submitting a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present. Items removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member or the public will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar. 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: City Clerk Hollywood Approve.
8B.
Approval of the Minutes of the April 9, 2025, Special Joint Meeting with San Dieguito Water District. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-04-23 Item 08B Minutes
8C.
Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2025-04-23 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
2024-2025 Commission for the Arts Work Plan Final Outcomes and 2025-2026 Proposed Commission for the Arts Work Plan. 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. Contact Person: Arts Division Manager Murphy 1) Review and receive the 2024-2025 Commission for the Arts Work Plan final outcomes; and 2) Review and approve the 2025-2026 proposed Commission for the Arts Work Plan. 2025-04-23 Item 08D Commission for the Arts Work Plan 2024-25 and 2025-26 8E.
Request to waive city fees for the Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) Program held at the Encinitas Library Community Room and Cardiff Sports Park. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Hamer 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. 1) Approve waiving room rental and staffing fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Encinitas Library Community Room one day a week for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and 2) Approve waiving commercial use permit fees for SAYCO, for one calendar year 2026, to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Cardiff Sports Park Expansion area two days a week. 2025-04-23 Item 08E Fee Waiver Request for Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach 8F.
Extend use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park for Encinitas Express. 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. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Hamer Approve and authorize the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 10, extending the compliance agreement for one additional year between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Express for use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park, in substantial form. 2025-04-23 Item 08F Leo Mullen Light Use Amendment 10
8G.
Approval of proposed improvements in the Cardiff area, including a disabled parking stall, designation of short-term parking spaces on San Elijo Avenue north of Chesterfield Drive, and the addition of decorative stencil markings. 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. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan 1) Approve the proposed improvements on San Elijo Avenue north of Chesterfield Drive, including the installation of a disabled parking stall on the west side, the designation of short term parking spaces on the east side, and the addition of decorative stencil markings on the white bars of the existing marked crosswalks; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Engineering Design and Plans for the Implementation of a Disabled Parking Stall and Designation of Short-Term Parking Spaces on San Elijo Avenue North of Chesterfield Drive, and the Addition of Decorative Stencil Markings on the Existing Marked Crosswalks at South Coast Highway 101 at Chesterfield Drive, San Elijo Avenue at Chesterfield Drive, San Elijo Avenue at Liverpool Drive, Chesterfield Drive at San Elijo Avenue, and Chesterfield Drive at Newcastle Avenue, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2025-04-23 Item 08G Approval of Cardiff Area Improvements (Parking Stall, Short-Term Parking on San Elijo Ave, Decorative Stencil Markings) 8H.
Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District for FY 2025-26. 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. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Lisenbee 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-41, 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 2025-26 and Setting of a Public Hearing on May 21, 2025, Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California"; and 2) Set the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District renewal public hearing for May 21, 2025. 2025-04-23 Item 08H Renewal of ELLD for FY 2025-26
8I.
Authorization of SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) Cycle 6 Grant Applications Resolution. 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. Contact Person: Management Analyst Brown Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-46, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Grant Funds from the San Diego Association of Governments and Accepting the Terms of the Grant Agreement." 2025-04-23 Item 08I Authorization of SANDAG SGIP Grant Apps Resolution 2025-04-23 Item 08I Authorization of SANDAG SGIP Grant Apps Resolution - Public Comment
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item.
10. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present. 10A.
Approval of the Proposed Bike Route Design Plans along San Elijo Avenue from Chesterfield Drive to Dublin Drive, along Dublin Drive from San Elijo Avenue to Manchester Avenue, and along Manchester Avenue from Dublin Drive to the San Elijo Nature Center/San Elijo Water Reclamation Plant. 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. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan 1) Approve the plans for the Implementation of a Bike Route along San Elijo Avenue from Chesterfield Drive to Dublin Drive, along Dublin Drive from San Elijo Avenue to Manchester Avenue and, along Manchester Avenue from Dublin Drive to the San Elijo Nature Center/San Elijo Water Reclamation Plant; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, titled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving Engineering Design and Plans for Bike Route Implementation Along San Elijo Avenue from Chesterfield Drive to Dublin Drive, Along Dublin Drive from San Elijo Avenue to Manchester Avenue, and Along Manchester Avenue from Dublin Drive to the San Elijo Nature Center/San Elijo Water Reclamation Plant, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2025-04-23 Item 10A Approval of Bike Route Design Plans in Cardiff Area 2025-04-23 Item 10A Approval of Bike Route Design Plans in Cardiff Area - Public Comment 10B.
Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-06. 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. Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan 1) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas' Permit Parking Program; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-06, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code." 2025-04-23 Item 10B Updates to Permit Parking Program & EMC 14.41 Revisions 2025-04-23 Item 10B Updates to Permit Parking Program & EMC 14.41 Revisions - Public Comment 10C.
Presentation of the Encinitas Fire Department’s Wildfire Gap Analysis Report and the Public Health & Safety Commission’s prioritized recommendations for enhancing wildfire preparedness, prevention, and response. 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. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon 1) Receive and discuss the Fire Department Wildfire Gap Analysis Report; and 2) Receive and discuss the Public Health & Safety Commissions Prioritization of Recommendations. 2025-04-23 Item 10C Public Health and Safety Recommendations 2025-04-23 Item 10C Public Health and Safety Recommendations - Public Comment 10D.
Emergency Declaration: D Street Staircase Beach Access Closure and Repairs. 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 Engineer Stryker Receive the Emergency Declaration for the D Street Staircase Beach Access Closure and Repairs. 2025-04-23 Item 10D D St Staircase Emergency Declaration 2025-04-23 Item 10D D St Staircase Emergency Declaration - Public Comment
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS To speak on informational items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present. 10B.
Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-06. 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. Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan 1) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas' Permit Parking Program; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-06, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code." 10C.
Presentation of the Encinitas Fire Department’s Wildfire Gap Analysis Report and the Public Health & Safety Commission’s prioritized recommendations for enhancing wildfire preparedness, prevention, and response. 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. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon 1) Receive and discuss the Fire Department Wildfire Gap Analysis Report; and 2) Receive and discuss the Public Health & Safety Commissions Prioritization of Recommendations.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM To speak on Council Initiated Items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present. 12A.
Council Initiated Item by Council Member Jim O’Hara aimed at creating a safer and affordable solution to public concerns at Intersection at Hygeia Ave and Leucadia Blvd.
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.
Explore a redesign the intersection at Hygeia Ave and Leucadia Blvd as a four way stop that includes 4 new crosswalks with the East & West Crosswalks (across Leucadia Blvd) designed to include RRFB lighted crosswalks, and Pedestrian Refuge Islands. 2025-04-23 Item 12A Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Hygeia Leucadia Intersection Improvements 2025-04-23 Item 12A Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Hygeia Leucadia Intersection Improvements - Public Comment
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 14, 2025 Notice to the Public:
To ensure that the City meets your needs when addressing the City Council, all presentation materials which require the use of visual equipment need to be submitted to the City's IT Division at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting (except for appeal hearings where materials must be submitted 7 days in advance). This includes photographs, Microsoft Office documents (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
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