City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 -
06:00 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.
Presentation of Proclamation for Wildfire Preparedness Month 2025-05-14 Item 04A Wildfire Preparedness Month Proclamation
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. 2025-05-14 Item 05 Oral Communications Public Comment
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; Regular Meeting; April 16, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; April 16, 2025; Regular Meeting; April 23, 2025, Special Meeting; and April 23, 2025, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-05-14 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. 2025-05-14 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
Youth Commission Appointments for the 2025-2026 School Year. 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 Clerk Hollywood The City Council approve the Mayor's recommendations to appoint eight (8) applicants to the Youth Commission with terms ending June 2026. 2025-05-14 Item 08D Youth Commission Appointments
8E.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Temporary Fire Station #1 at Pacific View Project (CF25A) and Approval of Budget Resolution to Fund the Project. Environmental Considerations: The project proposes to temporarily locate a fire station and garage on a developed site. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15269(c), 15301(b), 150303(c),15303(e) and 15303(f), the project would be exempt from environmental review. The relocation of Fire Station #1 is necessary to address an emergency at the current location due to seismic safety conditions of the existing building consistent with Section 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project is consistent with Section 15301(b) because it is located on a developed site with existing parking and utilities such as gas, sewer, water and electrical amenities. The project is also consistent with Section 150303(c) because the total floor area of the two (2) temporary buildings is less than the maximum 10,000-square foot floor area allowed under the exemption. Section 15303(e) exempts accessory (appurtenant) structures such as a garage. Section 15304(f) exempts minor trenching conducted to connect to existing underground offsite utilities with surface restoration. No historic resources are affected by the proposed project. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Stryker 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the Temporary Fire Station #1 at Pacific View Project (CF25A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for the Temporary Fire Station #1 at Pacific View Project (CF25A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget" to appropriate $1,993,000 to the Temporary Fire Station #1 at Pacific View (CF25A) Project. 2025-05-14 Item 08E Temp. Fire Station 1 at PV Const. and BUA final 8F.
Assembly Bill 87 (AB 87) legislative position letter of support submitted to City Council for ratification. 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 the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager Sapa’u Ratify Support Letter for AB 87 - Density Bonus Law (Boerner). 2025-05-14 Item 08F AB87 Support Letter
8G.
Legislative Consulting Services contract for State Lobbyist Services. 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 the City of Encinitas that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager Sapa’u Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a three-year Legislative Consulting Services contract with options for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, in substantial form, to JGC Government Relations, Inc. for state lobbyist services. 2025-05-14 Item 08G State Legislative Consulting Services (JGC) 8H.
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas ("City") and WayZero Corporation ("WayZero") for a community conference at the Encinitas Library. 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: Sustainability Manager Najera Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and WayZero in substantial form, in consultation with the City Attorney, to host the TEDxEncinitasBlvd conference on Saturday, June 25, 2025, at Encinitas Library from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2025-05-14 Item 08H WayZero TEDxEncinitasBlvd
8I.
Encinitas Friends of the Arts MOU. 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 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Encinitas Friends of the Arts, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, to elevate arts and culture in the community through advocacy and support of quality arts and cultural programs and events in the community through June 30, 2026. 2025-05-14 Item 08I Encinitas Friends of the Arts MOU
8J.
Urban Forest Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Plan Goals and Outcomes. 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: Administrative Support Coordinator Lane Approve the Urban Forest Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Plan. 2025-05-14 Item 08J UFAC Work Plan
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.
City Council to hear from applicants for the Housing Authority to appoint two (2) tenant commissioners with terms ending June 2027, and the Public Health and Safety Commission to appoint one (1) commissioner to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 2026. 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 Clerk Hollywood 1) Hear from applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on a City Commission; 2) Discuss as needed; and 3) Mayor to make recommendations with City Council approval to make two (2) appointments to the Housing Authority for full two-year terms ending June 2027, and one (1) appointment to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy on the Public Health and Safety Commission with a term ending March 2026. 2025-05-14 Item 10A Housing Commission & PH&S Interviews & Appointments 2025-05-14 Item 10A Housing Commission & PH&S Interviews & Appointments - Public Comment 10B.
Community Grant Program North County Health Project Inc dba True Care Application Request 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: Management Analyst Fisher Review and approve the recommended funding allocation and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicant, North County Health Project Inc dba True Care. 2025-05-14 Item 10B Community Grant Program Application Request for North County Health Project Inc dba TrueCare 10C.
Community Grant Program Application Requests 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: Management Analyst Fisher Review and approve the recommended funding allocations and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicants. 2025-05-14 Item 10C Community Grant Program FY2025-26 Application Requests 10D.
Status update regarding the implementation of the Homeless Action Plan (HAP). 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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Housing Services Manager Dacey Receive a report and status update regarding the implementation of the Homeless Action Plan and provide direction on the following: 1) Amendments to the HAP goals and activities; and 2) Provide direction on the extension of the Jewish Family Services Safe Parking agreement. 2025-05-14 Item 10D HAP Update
2025-05-14 Item 10D HAP Update 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.
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 to install stop signs at the intersection of Saxony Rd. and Union St. 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.
Design and install a Stop-controlled intersection at the intersection of Union St and Saxony Rd. 2025-05-14 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from O’Hara CII for Union and Saxony Traffic Control 2025-05-14 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from O’Hara CII for Union and Saxony Traffic Control - Public Comment 12B.
Council initiated item from Council Members Jim O’Hara and Luke Shaffer regarding supporting Our Neighborhood Voices, a grassroots nonprofit sponsoring a ballot initiative to restore local authority over housing.
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.
Request Council to vote to support Our Neighborhood Voices by adopting Resolution 2025-61 attached to this report endorsing the efforts to restore local control through ballot measures in the 2026 election, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, in Support of the "Our Neighborhood Voices" Ballot Initiative to Amend Article IX of the Constitution of the State of California to Make Zoning, Development, and Land Use Matters of Local Authority." 2025-05-14 Item 12B Council Initiated Item from O’Hara and Shaffer Our Neighborhood Voices 2025-05-14 Item 12B Council Initiated Item from O’Hara and Shaffer Our Neighborhood Voices 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 21, 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).
No CD's, DVD's, or USB thumb/flash drives will be accepted at the meeting.
All materials must be in PC format and digital presentation items must be emailed to [email protected]
. Please label all materials with the corresponding agenda item number. Should technical assistance be necessary, it will be available to presenters from 5:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Presentation of video/digital/photographs are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.