City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 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 – NONE
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.
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.
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 employee vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. 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 Human Resource Analyst Roner Receive a presentation on the status of the city's employee vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. 2025-06-18 Item 10A AB256 Employee Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts 10B.
Approval of FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Financial Plan; Adoption of Resolution 2025-73, Approving Operating and CIP Appropriations for FY 2025-26; Adoption of Resolution 2025-74, Determining the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025-26; and Adoption of Resolution 2025-75, Approving Position Titles and Pay Ranges 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: Finance Analyst Ramos 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-73 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-74 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-75 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2025-26." 2025-06-18 Item 10B FY26 Budget Adoption
10C.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2024 for the San Diego Region. 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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees." 2025-06-18 Item 10C Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments 10D.
Public hearing for consideration of adopting resolutions authorizing the annual indexed adjustments to the cost of services schedule (User Fees) for planning and engineering development processing fees for Fiscal Year 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: Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gallup 1) Adopt Resolution 2025-69, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services;" and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-70, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services." 2025-06-18 Item 10D FY26 Planning and Engineering User Fees
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE 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.
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 May 28, 2025, Regular Meeting; and June 4, 2025, Special Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-06-18 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. 2025-06-18 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3) and Assembly Bill 492 (AB 492) legislative position letters of support. 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 1) Approve Support Letter for AB 3 (Dixon) - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities: Local Regulation; and 2) Ratify Support Letter for AB 492 (Valencia) - Alcohol and Drug Programs: Licensing. 2025-06-18 Item 08D Legislative Position Letter
8E.
Certification of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP or Plan) for the Cardiff Sanitary Division (CSD) and Encinitas Sanitary Division (ESD) sewer systems. 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 Engineer Nutter Accept and certify the 2025 SSMP and authorize the Utilities Director to sign the Plan. 2025-06-18 Item 08E Sewer System Management Plan
8F.
Approval of Agreement for Professional Consultant Services between the City of Encinitas and Michael Baker International for as-needed engineering services for private land development projects. 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: Principal Engineer Cabrera Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a professional consultant service agreement in substantial form, and any necessary time extensions, with Michael Baker International. The agreement will be for a total not to exceed amount of $150,000 for as-needed engineering services for private land development projects. 2025-06-18 Item 08F Michael Baker As-Needed Engineering Services 2025-06-18 Item 08F Michael Baker As-Needed Engineering Services - Public Comment 8G.
Presentation of the Planning Commission’s Annual Report and Work Plan, pursuant to Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.30.040.C (Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Rules and Regulations). 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: Planning Manager Innes 1) Receive the Planning Commission's 2024 Annual Report; and 2) Approve the 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan. 2025-06-18 Item 08G Planning Commission Work Plan 2025-2026 2025-06-18 Item 08G Planning Commission Work Plan 2025-2026 - Public Comment
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item. 10B.
Approval of FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Financial Plan; Adoption of Resolution 2025-73, Approving Operating and CIP Appropriations for FY 2025-26; Adoption of Resolution 2025-74, Determining the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025-26; and Adoption of Resolution 2025-75, Approving Position Titles and Pay Ranges 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: Finance Analyst Ramos 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-73 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-74 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-75 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2025-26."
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.
City Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara for the City Attorney, Development Services (and/or other appropriate Departments), and Sheriff’s Department to add an ordinance to address panhandling in the City of Encinitas.
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.
Direct staff to collaborate with the Sheriff's Department and City Attorney to develop a focused ordinance to address the behavior of panhandling with an approach that 1. Discourages the behavior and provides safety to the public, & 2. Offers an alternative to those who wish to support those who are in need of support through recognizable and easily accessible options. 2025-06-18 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara - Panhandling 2025-06-18 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara - Panhandling - Public Comment 2025-06-18 Item 12A Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara Panhandling - Email from Sheriff Captain
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 JUNE 25, 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.