City of Encinitas
AMENDED Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m. (Item 8I added 9/19/2025) AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 from the Sister City Youth Hosts on the visit/experience with the delegates from Amakusa, Japan
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. 2025-09-24 Item 05 Oral Communications 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 September 10, 2025, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-09-24 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. 2025-09-24 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2025-10, and 2025-11 proposing Municipal Code amendments which adopt and modify the 2025 California Building Standards Code. Environmental Considerations: The minor amendments proposed will not have a significant effect on the environment because the strengthened requirements reduce hazards and accommodate features to reduce environmental effects. Adoption of the amendments is exempt from environmental review as per Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, which allows a categorical exemption for "actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment." Furthermore, the amendments were previously evaluated in the Final Negative Declaration (ND) for the Climate Action Plan (Case No. 17-224), dated December 5, 2017, and Addendum to the ND (Case No. ENV-004106-2020), dated Oct 20, 2020. The ND and the Addendum evaluated the potential environmental effects of the implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including the adoption and enforcement of energy efficiency and renewable energy ordinances. This project is within the scope of the Final Negative Declaration and the Addendum, and no further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance is required. Contact Persons: Planning Manager Maynard, Sustainability Manager Najera and Interim Fire Marshall Villagomez 1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-10, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Adopting Amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Building Codes For Construction) of Title 23 (Building And Construction) and to Chapter 10.04 (2021 International Fire Code and 2022 California Fire Code) of Title 10 (Fire Prevention) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2022 International Fire Code the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland Urban-Interface Code with Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Case Number: PLCY-008321-2025; Citywide;" and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-11, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 23.12 (Building Codes for Construction) to Make Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Related to Electric Vehicles, Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency Case Number: PLCY-008282-2025; Citywide." 2025-09-24 Item 08D Adoption 2025 Local Code Amendments 8E.
Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Safe Routes to School Project (CS01E). Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. New crosswalks on existing public streets meet the criteria for this exemption. Contact Person: Engineer II Hekmat 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC) 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 Faithful Performance Bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 4) Authorize the release of the Maintenance Bond in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 5) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-83, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the FY 2024-25 Safe Routes to School Project" as complete to the satisfaction of the City of Encinitas. 2025-09-24 Item 08E FY 24-25 Safe Routes to School NOC
8F.
Award Professional Services Contract to PBK Architects Inc. for the Temporary Fire Station #6 Project (CF26A). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Protection 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 Stryker 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 PBK Architects, Inc. in the amount of $340,350 plus contingency of $59,650 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 for design of the Temporary Fire Station #6 Project (CF26A). 2025-09-24 Item 08F Award FST#6 Design Contract
2025-09-24 Item 08F Award FST#6 Design Contract - Public Comment 8G.
Authorization to Purchase Janitorial Supplies from WAXIE Sanitary Supply. 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 City Council authorizes participation in the Omnia Partners Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies national cooperative purchasing contract with Waxie Enterprises (WAXIE), for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term October 1, 2025, through May 31, 2029. 2025-09-24 Item 08G Janitorial Supplies Procurement Authorization Report 8H.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-94 Approving Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. Environmental Considerations: This action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Finance Analyst Clisby Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-94, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2025-09-24 Item 08H Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 2025-09-24 Item 08H Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 Attachment 1 - Budget Resolution 2025-94 updated 9-19-2025 8I.
Senate Bill 805 (SB 805) legislative position letter of support. Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The actions involve organizational or administrative activities of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: City Manager Campbell Ratify Support Letter for SB 805 (Pérez, Wiener) - No Vigilantes Act. 2025-09-24 Item 08I SB 805 Legislative Position Letter
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.
ITEM 10A HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. THE ITEM ONLY APPEARS ON THIS AGENDA BECAUSE IT WAS LEGALLY NOTICED. 10A.
Public hearing to review the Project conditions of approval [dated September 14, 2022] and related actions, including, but not limited to, the application of the Fire Code to the Project. PROJECT NAME: Clark Avenue Apartments; CASE NUMBERS: MULTI-004609-2021, DR004610-2021; BADJ-004611-2021, CDPNF-004612-2021, USE-005506-2022; FILING DATE: June 6, 2021; APPLICANT: Western National Properties; LOCATION: 662, 672 & 682 Clark Avenue and 556 Union Street (APNS: 256-171-13, 256-171-14, 256-171-15, 256-171-20, 256-171-21 and 256-171-24). 2025-09-24 Item 10A Clark Ave. Apartments - Public Comment ITEM 10A HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. THE ITEM ONLY APPEARS ON THIS AGENDA BECAUSE IT WAS LEGALLY NOTICED. 10B.
Public Hearing to consider and approve the FY 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378(b)(5). 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: Housing Management Analyst Schubert 1) Approve the FY 2024-25 CAPER; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the FY 2024-25 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2025-09-24 Item 10B CDBG FY 2024-25 CAPER
2025-09-24 Item 10B CDBG FY 2024-25 CAPER - Staff Presentation 10C.
Approval of revisions to the City of Encinitas Engineering Design Manual, incorporating essential updates to language, standards, and procedures to align with current requirements for obtaining a Land Development Engineering permit. 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 Stryker 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-92 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the 2025 City of Encinitas Engineering Design Manual Chapters 1 Through 6." 2025-09-24 Item 10C Engineering Design Manual
2025-09-24 Item 10C Engineering Design Manual - Staff Presentation
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.
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 OCTOBER 15, 2025 Notice to the Public:
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