Agenda, second session — Encinitas City Council, April 22, 2026

City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 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 – NONE

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 Weichers Approve.
8B.

Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 2026, Special Meeting; March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting; March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting; April 8, 2026, Special Meeting; and April 8, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers Approve the Minutes.
2026-04-22 Item 08B Minutes
8C.

Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District 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: Senior Management Analyst Lisenbee Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-29, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Declaring Its Intention to Order the Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District for FY 2026-27 and Setting of a Public Hearing on May 27, 2026, Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California." 2026-04-22 Item 08C Renewal of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District FY27 8D.

Adoption of City Council Resolutions for the Approval of the Saxony Road Design and Designation of Intersection Control at Saxony Road and YMCA Driveway Intersection as All-Way Stop Control (AWSC). Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. Contact Person: Engineer II Barr 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-31 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Saxony Road and YMCA Driveway" and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-32 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Saxony Road, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2026-04-22 Item 08D Saxony YMCA All Way Stop Control
8E.

Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Michael Baker International (MBI) for additional professional civil engineering construction support services for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A) (together referred to as "Project"). Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, environmental clearance for the project was provided under the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvement Project (10-035 DR/CDP/EIR and 10-036 GPA/SPA/LCPA) and the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (SUBC-005527-2022) and NEPA was completed (HUD Grant No. B-23-CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A). Contact Person: Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with MBI for professional civil engineering construction support services in substantial form, for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A), to add $200,000 of capacity to the professional services agreement, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $581,369 over the duration of the agreement. 2026-04-22 Item 08E MBI Streetscape Contract Amendment 2 8F.

Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Professional Consultant Services between the City of Encinitas and Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. to add $120,000 for as-needed engineering services for private development projects and to extend the term through June 30, 2027. 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 Engineer Zielke Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. in substantial form as Attachment 1, to add $120,000 of capacity to the Agreement, resulting in a new not-to-exceed amount of $275,500, and to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027. 2026-04-22 Item 08F Tory Walker As-Needed Engineering Services Contract Amendment 3 8G.

Approval of Design and Plans and Authorization to Advertise for Construction of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D). Environmental Considerations: This project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302. The project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consist of the 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 scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. This work is expected to take place within the general vicinity of the existing playground and would involve negligible expansion of the existing use of the facility and would not affect the use or function of the existing park.

The project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consist of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced." Furthermore, within State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(b) would apply, for the "replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose and capacity." This exempts the replacement of commercial structures with new structures of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity for environmental review. The proposed scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro 1) Approve the design and plans for the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Wiro Park Improvements Project (CP23D) for construction bids. 2026-04-22 Item 08G Wiro Park Improvements Immunity

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 and consider amendments to the City’s Short-term Rental Ordinance as modified by the California Coastal Commission. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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. This project is also categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), in that the short-term rental Municipal Code amendments relate to the licensing, permitting, and operation of a short-term rental within an existing private structure that involves negligible or no expansion of use. Contact Person: Associate Planner Brenner Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-08 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Subsection 30.50.030 (Special Regulations) of Chapter 30.50 (Short-Term Rental) of Title 30 (Zoning) and Subsection 9.38.050 (Permit Operating Requirements) of Chapter 9.38 (Regulating Short-Term Rentals) of Title 9 (Public Safety, Peace, and Welfare) of the Encinitas Municipal Code and Amending the Local Coastal Program to Incorporate Required Modifications by the California Coastal Commission Pertaining to Short-Term Rental Uses." 2026-04-22 Item 10A Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08 Short-term Rentals 2026-04-22 Item 10A Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08 Short-term Rentals - Public Comment 2026-04-22 Item 10A Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08 Short-term Rentals - Staff Presentation 10B.

Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Encinitas Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program pertaining to Program 2G of the City’s Certified Housing Element and for compliance with State law adopted in 1994 (California Government Code Section 65852.3). Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies because it can be determined with certainty that adoption of the proposed amendments will not result in a significant effect on the environment. Contact Person: Associate Planner Brenner Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-03 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Section 30.04.010 (Definitions) of Chapter 30.04 of Title 30 (Zoning) of the Encinitas Municipal Code and the Local Coastal Program to Revise the Definition of "Dwelling Unit" to Include Manufactured Housing in Compliance with the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Program 2G and State Law." 2026-04-22 Item 10B Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03 Manufactured Housing 2026-04-22 Item 10B Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03 Manufactured Housing - Public Comment 2026-04-22 Item 10B Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03 Manufactured Housing - Staff Presentation 10C.

Design Options for the S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach Project (CS25F) Within Encinitas City Limits. 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: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Provide direction to staff on the preferred project configuration for the S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach Project (CS25F) within Encinitas city limits. 2026-04-22 Item 10C Design Options S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach 2026-04-22 Item 10C Design Options S. Coast Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing at Solana Beach - Public Comment 10D.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-05, amending Ordinance No. 2024-10, certifying speed limits in the City of Encinitas (City) by adopting all 2025 Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) and establishing a comprehensive street list for lower speed limits, pursuant to provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and Assembly Bill 382 (AB 382). 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: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-05, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Ordinance No. 2024-10, Certifying Speed Limits in the City of Encinitas By Adopting All Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&Ts) and Establishing a Comprehensive Street List for Lower Speed Limits, Pursuant to Provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and Assembly Bill 382 (AB 382)." 2026-04-22 Item 10D AB43 Street List
2026-04-22 Item 10D AB43 Street List - Public Comment
10E.

Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden Design Approval. 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 15304(b) which exempts new gardening or landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or fire resistant landscaping. Contact Person: Parks Operations Manager Norgard Receive a presentation from staff and approve the design for the Leucadia Oaks Native Plant Demonstration Garden. 2026-04-22 Item 10E Leucadia Oaks Native Demonstration Garden 2026-04-22 Item 10E Leucadia Oaks Native Demonstration Garden - Staff Presentation 2026-04-22 Item 10E Leucadia Oaks Native Demonstration Garden - 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. 10B.

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 Councilmember Joy Lyndes to consider the removal of Steven Houbeck from the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC).

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.