City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 -
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 funds by Oliver Pratt for L7 Park
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.
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. 2026-01-28 Item 08B Approval of Warrants List
8C.
Authorize the award of Professional Services Contracts for As-Needed Construction Management and Inspection (CM&I) Services. 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: Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with Ardurra, Dudek, Kleinfelder Construction Services, Psomas, Reddy Engineering Services, and WSP. Each contract will be for a total not to exceed cost of $500,000 for As-Needed CM&I Services. 2026-01-28 Item 08C As-Needed Construction Management & Inspection (CM&I) Services Contract Awards 8D.
Authorize the award of Professional Services Contracts for As-Needed Civil Engineering Services. 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 contracts in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with Dokken Engineering, Michael Baker International, NV5, RICK, STC Traffic, Inc., and Wood Rodgers, Inc. Each contract will be for a total not to exceed cost of $500,000 for As-Needed Civil Engineering Services. 2026-01-28 Item 08D As-Needed Civil Engineering Services Contract Awards 8E.
Acceptance of the construction of the Temporary Fire Station #1 Project (CF25A). Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they are not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The actions involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Stryker 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Fire Station #1 project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-06, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Temporary Fire Station 1 Project (CF25A)"; 4) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the West F Street Utility Project; 5) Authorize the release of the payment bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 6) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-07, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Temporary Fire Station 1 - West F Street Utility Work Project (CF25A)." 2026-01-28 Item 08E Acceptance of Temporary Fire Station #1 Project (CF25A) NOC 8F.
Authorize the award of a construction contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A). Environmental Considerations: The proposed project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographic features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed project. 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 Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for $339,013 ($243,538 Base Bid + $95,475 Additive Alternate #1), plus a 15 percent contingency of $50,852, for a total cost not-to-exceed $389,865 for the construction contract of the Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-09, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2026-01-28 Item 08F Glen Park ADA Improvements Project (CF18A) Construction Contract Award 8G.
Opposition to the Proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. 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 1) Ratify the Letter of Opposition to the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Calling on the Federal Administration to Protect Our Coast by Banning New Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling, Fracking and Other Well Stimulation in Federal and State Waters Off the California Coast." 2026-01-28 Item 08G Oppo Proposed 11th National OCS - Final with Letter Updated 01-23-2026
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 for Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2026-03 to Establish a Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services (Sewer Engineering Fees) and Amend Fees for Miscellaneous Sewer 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: Principal Engineer Alex 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-03, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Establishing a Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services and Amending the Cost of Services Schedule for Miscellaneous Sewer Services" effective April 1, 2026. 2026-01-28 Item 10A Public Hearing for Sewer Engineering Fees Reso 2026-03 10B.
City Council Legislative Program (C024) Review and Discussion for the 2026 Legislative Season. 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 Review and discuss the Legislative Program and provide direction to staff for changes to the draft 2026 priorities. 2026-01-28 Item 10B Legislative Program Update
2026-01-28 Item 10B Legislative Program Update - Public Comment
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 direction to design an ADA compliant 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Saxony and the North Entrance of the Ecke YMCA (also, Entrance to Scripps Medical Center). 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 city staff to create a design for the installation of an ADA compliant four-way stop sign with cross walks at the North Entrance of the YMCA to improve traffic safety and flow - include a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossing to enhance visibility and safety for all crossing users. In conjunction, remove the existing chicanes along Saxony Boulevard. 2026-01-28 Item 12A Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Saxony Stop Sign Chicane Removal 2026-01-28 Item 12A Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Saxony Stop Sign Chicane Removal - Public Comment 12B.
Council initiated item from Council Member Jim O’Hara regarding an ordinance to create amendments to the City of Encinitas, California’s Municipal Code Title 14 (Traffic Codes) Regarding Bicycles, specifically addressing e-bike safety. 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 City Manager to work with the City Staff and Sheriff's Department to return with amendments to the City of Encinitas Municipal Code Title 14 that address e-bike safety in the City of Encinitas. 2026-01-28 Item 12B Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Ebikes Jan 2026 2026-01-28 Item 12B Council Initiated Item O’Hara - Ebikes Jan 2026 - Public Comment 12B.
Council initiated item from Council Member Jim O’Hara regarding an ordinance to create amendments to the City of Encinitas, California’s Municipal Code Title 14 (Traffic Codes) Regarding Bicycles, specifically addressing e-bike safety. 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 City Manager to work with the City Staff and Sheriff's Department to return with amendments to the City of Encinitas Municipal Code Title 14 that address e-bike safety in the City of Encinitas.
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 FEBRUARY 11, 2026 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.