City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Proclamations for Red Ribbon Week
2025-10-15 Item 04A Red Ribbon Proclamations
4B.
Presentation of Quarterly Sheriff’s Update
4C.
Presentation of Quarterly Fire Department Update
2025-10-15 Item 04C Fire Department Update - Staff Presentation
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. 2025-10-15 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 September 16, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; September 17, 2025, Regular Meeting; September 24, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting, and September 24, 2025, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-10-15 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. 2025-10-15 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
Approve Plans for the Installation of Proposed Guardrails on the Southwest and Northeast Corners of the North Coast Highway 101 and El Portal Roundabout. Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15311 exempts the construction and replacement of minor structures. The project is consistent with the CEQA exemption criteria. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply to the proposed project. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Approve the plans for the installation of guardrails on the Southwest and Northeast Corners of the North Coast Highway 101 and El Portal Roundabout. 2025-10-15 Item 08D El Portal Guardrail
2025-10-15 Item 08D El Portal Guardrail - Public Comment 8E.
Amend the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) budget based upon the tentative award of a SANDAG SGIP Cycle 6 Grant for the Project. 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 Widelski Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-99 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to increase the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) by $1,337,238 for a revised budget of $1,438,878. 2025-10-15 Item 08E La Costa Pedestrain Path Extra Funding 2025-10-15 Item 08E La Costa Pedestrain Path Extra Funding - Public Comment 8F.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Environment Day for a community special event at Encinitas Community Park. Environmental Considerations: The action 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 Gilliam Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Environment Day (EEDAY) in substantial form in consultation with the City Attorney to host the EcoFest event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2025-10-15 Item 08F 2026 EcoFest Environment Day
8G.
Dish Wireless LLC Land Lease Agreement. 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 Gilliam 1) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute the Land Lease Agreement in substantial form with Dish Wireless LLC for an existing telecommunications facility at Cardiff Sports Park; and 2) Approve the dedication of lease revenue, estimated at $270,766 during the initial term, for the Park Improvement Project (CP04G). 2025-10-15 Item 08G Dish Wireless Lease
8H.
T-Mobile West Tower LLC Land Lease Agreement. 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 Gilliam 1) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute the Land Lease agreement in substantial form with T-Mobile West Tower LLC for an existing telecommunications facility at Cardiff Sports Park; and 2) Approve the dedication of lease revenue, estimated at $270,766 during the initial term, forthe Park Improvement Project (CP04G). 2025-10-15 Item 08H T-Mobile Wireless Lease
8I.
Approval of the Plans and Authorization to Advertise the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project (Project CE04H). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (b) and (d) - Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the minor alternation, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing public utility facilities and Section 15302 (c) - Class 2 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Alex 1) Approve the plans for the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project (Project CE04H); 2) Authorize the advertisement of the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-103 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements Project, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2025-10-15 Item 08I Cottonwood Creek Request to Advertise 8J.
Authorization to enter into a Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia, 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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person Senior Management Analyst Elmore 1) Adopt Resolution 2025-106 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Encinitas, California, Amending the Authorized Maximum Site License Fee for Small Wireless Facilities and Other Infrastructure Deployments in the Public Rights-of-Way;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in substantial form, for an initial ten-year term, with three (3) automatic five (5)-year extensions, for a not-to-exceed twenty-five year term, with options to cancel by either party, and for a total agreement value to be determined in the manner set forth therein. 2025-10-15 Item 08J Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia Inc 2025-10-15 Item 08J Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia Inc - Public Comment 8K.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce for the Retirement and Senior Expo to benefit the Encinitas community. 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 coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to provide a Retirement and Senior Expo scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. 2025-10-15 Item 08K Chamber MOU Retirement and Senior Expo 8L.
Authorize Agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Cleaning 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 government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for Sidewalk Cleaning Services with SCA of CA, LLC. for an initial three (3) year term and annual contract amount of $221,568, with a total three (3) year contract amount of $664,707, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to extend the agreement for up to two (2) one-year renewal options with mutual consent for a total contract term not exceeding five (5) years, and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,121,223 with applicable CPI increases included. 2025-10-15 Item 08L Downtown Sidewalk Cleaning Services Contract Award 8M.
Agreement for Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Project (CF26F) and Ongoing Maintenance. 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 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Historic Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Agreement in substantial form in consultation with City Attorney, with YESCO LLC for an initial four (4) year term and agreement amount not-to-exceed $199,804 with a 20% contingency of $34,201, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to extend the agreement for up to two (2) one-year renewal options for a total agreement term not exceeding six (6) years, with $19,780 for maintenance included over the last two year period, and a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $253,785 with applicable CPI increases included; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-101 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to appropriate $205,205 to the Historic Encinitas Sign Project (CF26F). 2025-10-15 Item 08M Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Contract Award 2025-10-15 Item 08M Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Contract Award - 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.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-14 amending Encinitas Municipal Code §18.08.080 regarding sewer service charge calculations for customers with submeters. 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 Stratakis 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-14, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 18.08 Regarding Sewer Service Charge Calculations for Customers with Submeters." 2025-10-15 Item 10A Ord 2025-14 Ch. 18.08 Sewer Code Amendment 2025-10-15 Item 10A Ord 2025-14 Ch. 18.08 Sewer Code Amendment - Presentation 10B.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-12 approving a Sewer Reimbursement District on behalf of property owner Tavares and adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code. 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 the 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 Zielke Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-12, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code to Provide for Reimbursement for Construction Costs of a Sewer Main Extension on Rancho Santa Fe Road to Property Owner Tavares." 2025-10-15 Item 10B Tavares Sewer Reimbursement District 2025-10-15 Item 10B Tavares Sewer Reimbursement District - Presentation 10C.
Youth Commission Amendment Recommendation for Ordinance No. 2025-09. Environmental Considerations: The action 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 Supervisor Camarena Receive recommendation from Youth Commission.
2025-10-15 Item 10C Ordinance No. 2025-09 Amendment Recommendation Youth Commission 10D.
Youth Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Environmental Considerations: The action 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 Supervisor Camarena 1) Receive final outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Youth Commission Work Plan; and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Commission Work Plan. 2025-10-15 Item 10D Youth Commission Work Plan
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. 11A.
Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program Annual Update. Contact Person: Park Operations Manager Norgard Receive the oral report.
2025-10-15 Item 11A Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program - Presentation 2025-10-15 Item 11A Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program - Public Comment
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM – NONE 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 22, 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.