City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 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.
State of the City Presentation
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: Interim City Clerk Wiechers 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. 2026-04-15 Item 08B Approval of Warrants List
8C.
Adoption of the Native Plant Ordinance, City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07. 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 Adopt 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." 2026-04-15 Item 08C Native Plant Ordinance- Adoption
2026-04-15 Item 08C Native Plant Ordinance - Adoption - Public Comment 8D.
Review and approve the execution of Memorandums of Understanding for Master Crime Insurance Program, Cyber Liability Program, Optional Excess Liability Program and Pollution Liability Insurance Program between the City and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM). 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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Administrative Services Manager Chapman Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding for Master Crime Insurance Program, Cyber Liability Program, Optional Excess Liability Program and Pollution Liability Insurance Program between the City and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM). 2026-04-15 Item 08D PRISM MOU’s
8E.
Extend use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park for Encinitas Express. 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 Supervisor II Anderson Approve and authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 11, extending the compliance agreement for one additional year between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Express for use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park, in substantial form. 2026-04-15 Item 08E Leo Mullen Light Use Agreement
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.
Continued public hearing from March 11, 2026 to consider and approve Resolution No. 2026-24 approving the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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: Management Analyst Schubert 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, and Authorizing Submission of the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Applicable Certifications to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)"; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to transmit the approved FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and execute all required certifications to HUD; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to be the designated official representative of the City as a CDBG grantee and execute all necessary funding agreements and documents consistent with the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. 2026-04-15 Item 10A CDBG Annual Action Plan 26-27
2026-04-15 Item 10A CDBG Annual Action Plan FY26-27 - Staff Presentation 10B.
Community Grant Program North County Health Project Inc dba True Care Application Request for FY 2026-27. 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 Lewis Review and approve the recommended funding allocation and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicant, North County Health Project Inc dba True Care. 2026-04-15 Item 10B CGP FY26-27 TrueCare Application Request 10C.
Community Grant Program Application Requests for FY 2026-27. 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 Lewis Review and approve the recommended funding allocations and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicants. 2026-04-15 Item 10C CGP FY26-27 Application Requests
2026-04-15 Item 10C CGP FY26-27 Application Requests - Staff Presentation 10D.
Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) compliance. 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: Information Technology Director Contreras and Interim City Clerk Weichers 1) Approve the Meeting Disruption Policy (Policy Number G007), and 2) Approve public instructions for hybrid meeting participation. 2026-04-15 Item 10D SB 707 Compliance
Attachment 1 Draft Meeting Disruption Policy - Updated 2026-04-14 Attachment 2 Draft Digital Speaker Slip Instructions - Updated 2026-04-14 2026-04-15 Item 10D SB 707 Compliance - Staff Presentation
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 – 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. 10C.
Community Grant Program Application Requests for FY 2026-27. 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 Lewis Review and approve the recommended funding allocations and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicants.
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 22, 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.