City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 in Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners
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. 2026-03-25 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: Interim City Clerk Wiechers Approve.
8B.
Approval of the Minutes of the March 11, 2026, Special-Closed Session Meeting, March 11, 2026, Special Meeting, and March 11, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers Approve the Minutes.
2026-03-25 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. 2026-03-25 Item 08C Approval of Warrants List
8D.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to allow SDRM to issue rental assistance checks for qualified persons experiencing homelessness in 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Persons: Homeless Programs Coordinator Pugh and Planning Manager Anders Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to allow SDRM to issue rental assistance checks for qualified persons experiencing homelessness. The City would reimburse SDRM and no additional funds would be added to their existing contract. 2026-03-25 Item 08D San Diego Rescue Mission
2026-03-25 Item 08D San Diego Rescue Mission - Public Comment 8E.
Professional Service Agreement between the City of Encinitas and Granicus, LLC. for proactive identification, monitoring, documenting and compliance outreach (courtesy noticing) of Short-Term Rentals. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Code Enforcement Manager Jemison Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Encinitas ("City") and Granicus, LLC for proactive identification, monitoring, and documenting for the enforcement of Short-Term Rentals, not to exceed the amount of $120,600 over the five-year life of the Agreement. 2026-03-25 Item 08E TR Monitoring - Granicus Host Compliance 8F.
Amendment No. 2 to Martha Massey’s Independent Contractor 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Goodsell Approve and authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form as with Martha Massey, increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2 and to extend for one additional term of 12 months for a total agreement of 6 years. 2026-03-25 Item 08F Amendment to Martha Massey Agreement 8G.
Amendment No. 2 to CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids Independent Contractor 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Goodsell Approve and authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form with CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids (CLHK), increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2. 2026-03-25 Item 08G Amendment to CLHK Beach Kids Agreement 8H.
Amendment No. 2 to Brent Stephens, DBA Concept Creative LLC Independent Contractor 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Goodsell Approve and authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form with Brent Stephens, DBA Concept Creative LLC (Concept Creative), increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2, and to extend for one additional term of 12 months for a total agreement of 6 years. 2026-03-25 Item 08H Amendment to Concept Creative Agreement 8I.
Request to waive city fees for the Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) Program held at the Encinitas Library Community Room and Cardiff Sports Park. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Goodsell 1) Approve waiving room rental and staffing fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Encinitas Library Community Room one day a week for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and 2) Approve waiving commercial use permit fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Cardiff Sports Park Expansion area one day a week for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. 2026-03-25 Item 08I Fee Waiver Request for Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach 2026-03-25 Item 08I Fee Waiver Request for Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach - Page 3 updated and posted 2026-03-23 8J.
Summary vacation of two adjacent Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IOD) granted to the County of San Diego over Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 103 of Map 1547, along Sheffield Ave (449 Sheffield Avenue). Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as it involves only minor administrative action related to existing facilities and does not include any expansion of use or physical modification. Contact Person: Senior Engineer McDowell Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-08 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Summary Vacation of 8-Foot and 10-Foot Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IOD) for Public Right-of-Way Over Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 103 of Map 1547, Along Sheffield Ave. (CASE NO. SUB-008074-2025); APNs: 260-282-20 & 260-282-24." 2026-03-25 Item 08J 449 Sheffield Summary Vacation
8K.
Request to accept a Minor Special Event Application from the American Legion after the submittal deadline of 45 days in advance of the event date per Encinitas Municipal Code 6.11.060. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 That the City Council approve the late submittal of the Minor Special Event Application for the American Legion to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026. 2026-03-25 Item 08K Minor Event Late Submittal
8L.
Letter of Support to AB 1667 (Boerner) Serious Felonies: Furnishing Fentanyl to a Minor. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Support to AB 1667 (Boerner) Serious Felonies: Furnishing Fentanyl to a Minor. 2026-03-25 Item 08L Ratify Letter of Support AB 1667 (Boerner)
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 consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 to adopt a native plant ordinance and to provide staff direction on native plant incentive programs. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15307 (Class 7), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources; Section 15308 (Class 8), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and Section 15300.2, Exceptions. Section 15307 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15308 provides 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. Section 15300.2 identifies a series of exceptions, that if applicable, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption and therefore preclude a project from being found categorically exempt. The proposed project is not identified as a prohibited exception; and therefore, the exemption applies. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona 1) Planning Commission recommends the City Council introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code"; and 2) Provide staff direction on potential native plant incentive programs. 2026-03-25 Item 10A Native Plant Ordinance
2026-03-25 Item 10A Native Plant Ordinance Staff Presentation 2026-03-25 Item 10A Native Plant Ordinance - Public Comment 10B.
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 being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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 Interim City Attorney to host the EcoFest event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2026-03-25 Item 10B 2026 EED Mou Agenda Report
2026-03-25 Item 10B 2026 EED Mou Staff Presentation - Updated March 24, 2026 10C.
Updated Plan for an Economic Development Strategic Plan. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 III Welnick Receive a presentation on the revised plan for developing the Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide feedback and direction on the proposed process, timeline, and potential use of consultant support. 2026-03-25 Item 10C Updated Plan for Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-03-25 Item 10C Updated Plan for Economic Development Strategic Plan - Staff Presentation 2026-03-25 Item 10C Updated Plan for Economic Development Strategic Plan - Public Comment 10D.
Consider and adopt Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement with Jennifer Campbell, effective March 5, 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: Mayor Ehlers and Assistant City Manager Schwarm 1) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-27 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager" authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's Employment Agreement, effective March 5, 2026, at an annual base salary of $327,022 along with other increases as defined; and 2) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-28, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving and Adopting the City's Pay Schedule" approving and adopting effective March 5, 2026, the City's Pay Schedule in the amount of $327,022. 2026-03-25 Item 10D City Manager Campbell Amendment #1
2026-03-25 Item 10D City Manager Campbell Amendment #1 - 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. 10A.
Public hearing to consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 to adopt a native plant ordinance and to provide staff direction on native plant incentive programs. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15307 (Class 7), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources; Section 15308 (Class 8), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and Section 15300.2, Exceptions. Section 15307 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15308 provides 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. Section 15300.2 identifies a series of exceptions, that if applicable, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption and therefore preclude a project from being found categorically exempt. The proposed project is not identified as a prohibited exception; and therefore, the exemption applies. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona 1) Planning Commission recommends the City Council introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code"; and 2) Provide staff direction on potential native plant incentive programs. 10A.
Public hearing to consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 to adopt a native plant ordinance and to provide staff direction on native plant incentive programs. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15307 (Class 7), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources; Section 15308 (Class 8), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and Section 15300.2, Exceptions. Section 15307 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15308 provides 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. Section 15300.2 identifies a series of exceptions, that if applicable, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption and therefore preclude a project from being found categorically exempt. The proposed project is not identified as a prohibited exception; and therefore, the exemption applies. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona 1) Planning Commission recommends the City Council introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code"; and 2) Provide staff direction on potential native plant incentive programs. 10C.
Updated Plan for an Economic Development Strategic Plan. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 III Welnick Receive a presentation on the revised plan for developing the Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide feedback and direction on the proposed process, timeline, and potential use of consultant support.
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 Member Initiated Item by Deputy Mayor O’Hara for Direction to Staff to Evaluate Methodologies, Tools, and Technologies for AB 747 Evacuation Impact Analysis and Related Objective Standards.
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 staff to evaluate available methodologies, tools. And technologies for performing AB 747 evacuation impact analyses and developing related objective standards, and return to City Council with findings and recommendations within 120 days. 2026-03-25 Item 12A Council Member Initiated Item O’Hara - AB 747 Fire Evacuation 12A.
Council Member Initiated Item by Deputy Mayor O’Hara for Direction to Staff to Evaluate Methodologies, Tools, and Technologies for AB 747 Evacuation Impact Analysis and Related Objective Standards.
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 staff to evaluate available methodologies, tools. And technologies for performing AB 747 evacuation impact analyses and developing related objective standards, and return to City Council with findings and recommendations within 120 days.
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 APRIL 8, 2026 Notice to the Public:
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