City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 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 honoring the life and legacy of Robert “Bob” Bonde 2025-08-27 Item 04A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert Bob Bonde
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. 2025-08-27 Item 05 Oral Communications
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 Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2025-08-27 Item 08B Approval of Warrants
8C.
Reject all bids for the El Camino Real and Via Molena Storm Drain Replacement Project (CD25A). 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: Engineer I Esteller 1) Reject all bids received for construction of the El Camino Real and Via Molena Storm Drain Replacement Project (CD25A); and 2) Direct staff to value engineer the scope of work for the compromised Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) beneath El Camino Real near Via Molena and re-bid the project. 2025-08-27 Item 08C ECR & Via Molena Bid Rejection
8D.
Approve Design and Plans and Request to Advertise for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). 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 Baldenegro 1) Approve the plans for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6."; and 3)Authorize the advertisement of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) for construction bids. 2025-08-27 Item 08D Glen Park ADA Improvements Design Immunity and Advertise 8E.
Acceptance of the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E). 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 Baldenegro 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond for the subject project in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-85, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E)." 2025-08-27 Item 08E NOC Olivenhain Trail Enhancements
8F.
Award Construction Contract to HSCC Inc. for the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A) and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80 to Fund Repairs to the Grandview Beach Access Stairway. Environmental Considerations: This project is Categorically Exempt (CE) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (d) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures to meet current standards of public health and safety. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Stryker 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extension, in consultation with the City Attorney, with HSCC, Inc. in the amount of $640,102 plus 15 percent contingency of $96,015 for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $736,117 for construction of the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-80, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to increase the Grandview Stairs Project (CP23A) by $468,237. 2025-08-27 Item 08F Grandview Stairs Award and BUA
8G.
Annual Holiday Banners and Downtown Lighting MOU with Encinitas 101 Mainstreet Association (E101). 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 Horn Authorize the City Manager to execute the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Encinitas 101 Mainstreet Association for Annual Holiday Banners and Downtown Lighting, in consultation with the City Attorney, in substantial form as set forth in Attachment 1 of the agenda report. 2025-08-27 Item 08G 2025 Annual Holiday Banners and Downtown Lighting MOU 8H.
Acceptance of a donation from Encinitas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Inc. 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) City Council to accept the monetary donation from Encinitas CERT, Inc. which will be used to purchase equipment and supplies to support the City's Encinitas CERT program; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 2025-93, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2025-08-27 Item 08H Acceptance of a donation from Encinitas CERT, Inc 8I.
Authorize to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessment LLC to provide a citywide Facilities Condition Assessment. 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 Elmore 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC for professional services in substantial form, in the amount of $339,377.66, plus a five percent (5%) contingency, for a one-year-term, with an option to extend upon mutual consent, for one additional one-year term, for a not-to-exceed two-year term and for a total agreement cost not to exceed $356,346.54; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-49 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2025-08-27 Item 08I Award Facilities Condition Assessment Agreement
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item. 8D.
Approve Design and Plans and Request to Advertise for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). 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 Baldenegro 1) Approve the plans for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6."; and 3)Authorize the advertisement of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) for construction bids. 8D.
Approve Design and Plans and Request to Advertise for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). 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 Baldenegro 1) Approve the plans for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6."; and 3)Authorize the advertisement of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) for construction bids. 8D.
Approve Design and Plans and Request to Advertise for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). 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 Baldenegro 1) Approve the plans for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6."; and 3)Authorize the advertisement of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) for construction bids. 8D.
Approve Design and Plans and Request to Advertise for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). 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 Baldenegro 1) Approve the plans for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6."; and 3)Authorize the advertisement of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) for construction bids.
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.
Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-06 and Updates to City of Encinitas Municipal Code 14.42 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-13. 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) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, and Chapter 14.42 Parking Violation Enforcement of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas' Permit Parking Program; 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"; and 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-13, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code." 2025-08-27 Item 10A Permit Parking Ordinance Intro
2025-08-27 Item 10A Permit Parking Ordinance Intro - Public Comment 10B.
Proposed Public Health & Safety Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 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: Fire Chief Gordon Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Public Health and Safety Commission Work Plan. 2025-08-27 Item 10B Public Health and Safety Commission Work Plan 2025-08-27 Item 10B Public Health and Safety Commission Work Plan - Corrected Work Plan Posted 08-25-2025 10C.
Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden Design Concepts. 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: Park Operations Manager Norgard Receive a presentation from staff on the Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden and select a preferred design concept. 2025-08-27 Item 10C Leucadia Oaks Demonstration Garden
2025-08-27 Item 10C Leucadia Oaks Demonstration Garden - Public Comment 10A.
Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-06 and Updates to City of Encinitas Municipal Code 14.42 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-13. 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) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, and Chapter 14.42 Parking Violation Enforcement of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas' Permit Parking Program; 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"; and 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-13, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code." 10A.
Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-06 and Updates to City of Encinitas Municipal Code 14.42 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-13. 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) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, and Chapter 14.42 Parking Violation Enforcement of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas' Permit Parking Program; 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"; and 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-13, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code." 10B.
Proposed Public Health & Safety Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 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: Fire Chief Gordon Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Public Health and Safety Commission Work Plan.
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.
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 from Council Member Jim O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue Apartments - Fire Apparatus Access Compliance and SB 35 Eligibility. Environmental Considerations: This action is exempt from CEQA as it is not a "project" under CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5). It directs staff to evaluate and enforce existing code requirements and does not itself authorize construction or a physical change to the environment. Contact Person: Council Member O’Hara 1) Place the residents' August 6, 2025 demand letter into the official record and agendize it for full Council review; 2) Suspend further permit processing for the Clark Avenue Apartments until full compliance with Encinitas Municipal Code § 321.3 is demonstrated, or a lawful modification under California Fire Code § 104.8 is produced with the required findings; 3) Evaluate the project's eligibility under SB 35 in light of the fire code deviations and AMMR requirement; 4) Initiate CEQA review of the project, consistent with its discretionary status; and 5) Report back to Council on corrective steps and the potential legal exposure if the City continues ministerial processing despite these deviations from both the procedural requirements and the substantive provisions of the Encinitas Municipal Code and California Fire Code. 2025-08-27 Item 12A Council Initiated item from CM O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue 2025-08-27 Item 12A Council Initiated item from CM O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue - Public Comment 2025-08-27 Item 12A Council Initiated item from CM O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue - Presentation 2025-08-27 Item 12A Council Initiated item from CM O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue - Rebuttal Letter 2025-08-27 Item 12A Council Initiated item from CM O’Hara regarding Clark Avenue - PRA Request 12B.
Council initiated item from Deputy Mayor Lyndes to approve a Resolution (2025-95) to acknowledge our long-standing support for traffic calming and declare ongoing support for traffic calming in our city.
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 government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Deputy Mayor Lyndes Approve the Resolution No. 2025-95 to acknowledge long standing community support for traffic calming and ratify to continue to improve and support traffic calming in Encinitas, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Acknowledging Long Standing Community Support and Ratifying Continued City Support for Traffic Calming." 2025-08-27 Item 12B Council Initiated item Deputy Mayor Lyndes Traffic Calming 2025-08-27 Item 12B Council Initiated item Deputy Mayor Lyndes Traffic Calming - Public Comment
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.
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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Notice to the Public:
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