City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 -
06:30 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 Declaring April 18, 2026, Arbor Day in the City of Encinitas 2025-04-08 Item 4A Arbor Day Proclamation
4B.
Presentation on Technology Showcase: Accessing City Data 2026-04-08 Item 04B Technology Showcase Presentation - Accessing City Data
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. 2026-04-08 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 25, 2026, Special Closed Session Meeting. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers Approve the Minutes.
2026-04-08 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. 2026-04-08 Item 08C Approval of Warrants List
8D.
Emergency Declaration: Sewer Manhole Emergency Replacement at 2524 San Elijo Avenue. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an Emergency Project as defined under Section 15269(b) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves emergency repairs to publicly owned facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health and safety. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Alex 1) Authorize emergency repairs to the sewer manhole at 2524 San Elijo Ave under the Emergency Declaration; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to appropriate $125,000 to the Emergency San Elijo Manhole Replacement (CC26D) Project. 2026-04-08 Item 08D San Elijo Ave Manhole Emergency
8E.
Adopt a Side Letter Agreement with Encinitas Firefighters’ Association (EFFA), IAFF Local 3787 to ensure compliance with California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) educational incentive pay language requirements. 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: Human Resources Manager Wecker.
Adopt the Side Letter Agreement to Memorandum of Understanding 2026 to 2029 between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Firefighters' Association (EFFA), IAFF 3787 regarding CalPERS reportable Education Incentive Pay and file. 2026-04-08 Item 08E EFFA Educational Incentive Pay CalPERS Side Letter Agreement 8F.
Adopt a Side Letter Agreement with the Encinitas Battalion Fire Chiefs’ Association (EBFCA), to ensure compliance with California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) educational incentive pay language requirements. 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: Human Resources Manager Wecker Adopt the Side Letter Agreement to Memorandum of Understanding 2023 to 2027 between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Battalion Fire Chiefs' Association regarding CalPERS reportable Education Incentive Pay and file. 2026-04-08 Item 08F EBFCA Educational Incentive Pay CalPERS Side Letter Agreement 8G.
Request to authorize staff to file a $2,321,150 grant application (a $775,000 increase in funding from a currently pending State grant request) through the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) Public Beach Restoration Grant Program, for Phase 2 of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Diego County, CA Project (Storm Damage Reduction Project) for the Pre-construction, Engineering, and Design (PED) portion of the second phase of this project and Lagoon Mitigation Funding associated with Phase 1 of 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 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.
On October 14, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-36 certifying the Final Environmental Initial Study (FEIS) and Final Environment Impact Report (FEIR) for the 50-year life of the Storm Damage Reduction Project. The City Council determined that the FEIR is complete and adequate in scope and in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and CEQA Guidelines. According to the Encinitas FEIS/FEIR, all of the potentially significant impacts of the project can be avoided or reduced to a level below significance by the implementation of feasible mitigation measures. Contact Person: Coastal Zone Program Administrator Mierau Approve Resolution No. 2026-26, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Applications for Grant Funding for Pre-Construction, Engineering, and Design (PED) Phase 2 and Lagoon Mitigation Funding for Phase 1 of The USACE San Diego County, CA Project Through the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways." 2026-04-08 Item 08G DBW Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
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.
City Council to hear from applicants and make appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy, Public Health and Safety Commission to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy, and Senior Citizen Commission to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy. 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: Interim City Clerk Weichers 1) Hear from applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on a City Commission/Committee; 2) Discuss as needed; 3) City Council to consider approval of the Mayor's recommendations for a total of three (3) appointments - Parks and Recreation Commission, 1 unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 2027, Public Health and Safety Commission, 1 unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 2029, and Senior Citizen Commission, 1 unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 2027. 2026-04-08 Item 10A Unscheduled Vacancies (3) Interviews and Appointments 2026-04-08 Item 10A Unscheduled Vacancies (3) Interviews and Appointments - 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 by Council Member Luke Shaffer to Introduce Glenn Park Skateboard Feature 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. • Identification of potential locations within the park • Preliminary design concepts and options
• Estimated costs for design, construction, and maintenance • Assessment of consistency with existing park uses and plans • Community outreach needs and potential engagement approach Staff is further directed to return to the City Council at a future meeting with findings, options, and recommendations for next steps. 2026-04-08 Item 12A Council Initated item by Luke Shaffer - Glenn Park Skate Feature 2026-04-08 Item 12A Council Initated item by Luke Shaffer - Glenn Park Skate Feature - Public Comment 12A.
Council Initiated Item by Council Member Luke Shaffer to Introduce Glenn Park Skateboard Feature 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. • Identification of potential locations within the park • Preliminary design concepts and options
• Estimated costs for design, construction, and maintenance • Assessment of consistency with existing park uses and plans • Community outreach needs and potential engagement approach Staff is further directed to return to the City Council at a future meeting with findings, options, and recommendations for next steps. 12A.
Council Initiated Item by Council Member Luke Shaffer to Introduce Glenn Park Skateboard Feature 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. • Identification of potential locations within the park • Preliminary design concepts and options
• Estimated costs for design, construction, and maintenance • Assessment of consistency with existing park uses and plans • Community outreach needs and potential engagement approach Staff is further directed to return to the City Council at a future meeting with findings, options, and recommendations for next steps.
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 15, 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.