City of Encinitas
AMENDED Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m. (ITEM 4B REMOVED 12-4-25) AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 in recognition of Encinitas Surfboards 50th Anniversary 2025-12-10 Item 04A Proclamation in recognition of Encinitas Surfboards 50th Anniversary 4B.
Presentation in recognition of the national award winner from the American Shores and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), "Best Restored Beach Award 2025", for the San Diego County, CA Project, also known as the USACE Encinitas/Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF AND WILL BE RE-AGENDIZED FOR A FUTURE MEETING. 4C.
Presentation of Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Information Technology Excellence Award
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. All Oral Communications speaker slips (“WHITE” speaker slip) must be received by the Clerk by the start of oral communications. 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. 2025-12-10 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 Minutes of the October 29, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; November 5, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; November 12, 2025, Special Joint Meeting with the Commission for the Arts; November 12, 2025, Regular Meeting; November 19, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2025-12-10 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. 2025-12-10 Item 08C Approval of Warrants
8D.
Consideration of Proposed Changes to the 2026 calendar year City Council Meeting Schedule. 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 Approve the proposed changes to the 2026 calendar year City Council Meeting Schedule and adopt City Council Resolution 2025-102, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Changes to the Calendar Year 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule." 2025-12-10 Item 08D City Council Meeting Schedule 2026
8E.
Increasing Senior Human Resources Analyst position from 0.65 FTE to 1.00 FTE. 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 Resources Analyst Roner Approve that the Senior Human Resources Analyst position be budgeted from 0.65 FTE to a full time position at 1.00 FTE. This adjustment will more accurately reflect current recruitment demands, ensure operational continuity, and support the City's ongoing organizational needs. 2025-12-10 Item 08E Request to increase Sr HRA to FT 11 24 25 8F.
Letter of Opposition to Federal Communications Commission Docket No. 25-276 - Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments. 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: Deputy City Manager James Ratify the Letter of Opposition to FCC Docket No. 25-276 - Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments. 2025-12-10 Item 08F Ratify Letter of Opposition WT Docket No. 25-276 8G.
Letter of Support for H.R. 2862 the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act. 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: Deputy City Manager James Approve the Letter of Support for H.R. 2862 the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act. 2025-12-10 Item 08G Letter of Support for H.R. 2862
8H.
Adoption of the ordinance to amend the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Building Standards Codes into 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 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 Persons: Interim Fire Marshal Villagomez, Building Official Romero, and Planning Manager Maynard Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-21, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 10.04, 10.05, & 10.08 (2024 International Fire Code, and 2025 California Fire Code) of Title 10 (Fire Prevention) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to Make Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Related to Fire Prevention, Wildland-Urban Interface, and Reimbursement for Protection Service." 2025-12-10 Item 08H 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-21 Fire & Municipal Code Amendments 8I.
Consider collaborative submission for the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness’ (RTFH) FY 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) grant with San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to provide homeless response services. Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). 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 Persons: Homeless Programs Manager Pugh and Planning Manager Anders Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to provide SDRM a letter of support whereas SDRM would receive funding from RTFH to provide homeless response services in the City and other strategic areas where SDRM has contracts in north and east county. 2025-12-10 Item 08I Grant Opportunity Homelessness’ Continuum Care Notice of Funding 2025-12-10 Item 08I Grant Opportunity Homelessness’ Continuum Care Notice of Funding - Public Comment 8J.
Authorize the award of a professional services contract to Schmidt Design Group for the L-7 Park Development Project (CP26D). 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 City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions with Schmidt Design Group for $756,263, plus a 15 percent contingency of $113,439, for a total cost not-to-exceed $869,702 for the design of the L-7 Park Development Project (CP26D); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-119, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2025-12-10 Item 08J L-7 Park Development Professional Services Contract 2025-12-10 Item 08J L-7 Park Development Professional Services Contract - Public Comment 8K.
Approval of street list and authorization to advertise the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A). 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 II Suleiman 1) Approve the street list for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A); 2) Approve plans for the striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive; 3) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-116 titled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 4) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A)." 2025-12-10 Item 08K Approve Design and Authorize to Advertise FY2025-2026 (CS26A) 2025-12-10 Item 08K Approve Design and Authorize to Advertise FY2025-2026 (CS26A) - 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.
Public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-15 for City Council initiated amendments to Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 9.01(General Offenses). 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" pursuant to 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: Associate Planner Brenner Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2025-15, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.01(General Offenses) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Relating to Camping and Sleeping in Vehicles." 2025-12-10 Item 10A Council Initiated Amendments to EMC Chapter 9.01 (General Offenses) 10B.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-22 Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings. 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 Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-22, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings." 2025-12-10 Item 10B Public Health and Safety Commission Meeting Schedule 10C.
Introduction of Ordinance 2025-19 amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Special Operations Permit: Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction. 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 Introduce Ordinance 2025-19 titled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Operations Permit: Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction." 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction - Staff Presentation 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction - Attachment 1 updated and posted 12-10-2025 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction - Ordinance 2025-19 updated and posted 12-10-2025 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction - Public Comment 2025-12-10 Item 10C EMC 6.13 Amendment Special Operations Permit Use Public Beaches Surf Instruction - Staff Presentation updated 12-10-25 10D.
Commercial Summer Surf Instruction. 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 1) Approve the Commercial Surf site map; 2) Approve the Commercial Surf Operators for Summer 2026, and 3) Approve the revised process to award Commercial Surf Operator permits. 2025-12-10 Item 10D Commercial Surf Instruction
2025-12-10 Item 10D Commercial Surf Instruction - Staff Presentation 2025-12-10 Item 10D Commercial Surf Instruction - Public Comment 10E.
2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Report. 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 Persons: Engineer II Suleiman and Engineer I Esteller Receive and file the 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Report and Presentation. 2025-12-10 Item 10E Pavement Condition Assessment
2025-12-10 Item 10E Pavement Condition Assessment - Staff Presentation 10F.
Discussion and selection of the Deputy Mayor. 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 Council to select one of its members as Deputy Mayor.
2025-12-10 Item 10F Selection of Deputy Mayor
10G.
Discussion and possible appointments of Encinitas City Council Members to Regional Boards and Committees, and consideration and possible action regarding existing Standing Subcommittee and Active Ad Hoc Subcommittee appointments. 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: Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council Blease 1) City Council to make recommendations and approve final appointments of Representative and Alternate to the North County Transit District (NCTD) 2026 Board of Directors; 2) City Council to make recommendations and approve final appointments of Representative, Alternate, and Second Alternate to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 2026 Board of Directors; 3) Mayor to make recommendations and City Council to approve all other 2026 regional board and committee appointments; and 4) City Council to consider and possibly take action regarding appointments to standing subcommittee and active ad hoc subcommittee appointments. 2025-12-10 Item 10G Appointment to Boards, Committees, Subcommittee, Ad Hoc 10H.
Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, and Adopt Resolution 2025-117, appointing the Interim City Attorney and Interim Assistant City Attorney. 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: Department Manager I Chapman 1) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, effective December 1, 2025; 2) Affirm the appointment of Ajit Thind of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim City Attorney and Andrew Jared of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim Assistant City Attorney; and 3) Adopt Resolution 2025-117 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Appointing the City of Encinitas Interim City Attorney." 2025-12-10 Item 10H Interim City Attorney Services
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. 10A.
Public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-15 for City Council initiated amendments to Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 9.01(General Offenses). 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" pursuant to 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: Associate Planner Brenner Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2025-15, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.01(General Offenses) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Relating to Camping and Sleeping in Vehicles."
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 DECEMBER 17, 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.