City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 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.
San Diego Community Power 2026 Update: Rates, Programs and Procurement 2026-05-20 Item 04A San Diego Community Power Presentation 4B.
Presentation of Proclamation to recognize Public Works Week 2026-05-20 Item 04B Proclamation for Public Works Week
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. 2026-05-20 Item 05 Oral Communication received
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 Weichers 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. 2026-05-20 Item 08B Approval of Warrants List
8C.
Approval of Encina Wastewater Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets. 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 Stratakis Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority in Accordance with the Joint Powers Basic Agreement". 2026-05-20 Item 08C Encina FY27 Budget
8D.
Award a construction contract for the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements Project (CE26E) to Whillock Contracting, Inc. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301- Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Alex 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-39, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget"; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with Whillock Contracting, Inc. in an amount of $1,123,171 plus a fifteen percent (15%) contingency of $168,475, and $210,000 for on call inspection, biological monitoring, and material testing for a total project not-to-exceed amount of $1,501,646 for the construction of the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project (CE26E). 2026-05-20 Item 08D Sewer Award Construction Contract for Cottonwood Creek
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.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update, Execution Rate, and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sewer Service Charges for Cardiff Sanitary Division (CSD) and Encinitas Sanitary Division (ESD). 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 Stratakis Staff recommends the City Council receive and file report on the Wastewater CIP and execution rate for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and uphold the previously approved FY 2026-27 sewer service charges. 2026-05-20 Item 10A Sewer CIP Execution and Rates
10B.
Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2026-34 adopting a Citywide Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, amending the City’s schedule of Development Impact Fees and adopting a Capital Improvement Plan as part of the Nexus Study. 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. Approval of the Citywide Development Impact Fee Nexus Study dated May 2026, Capital Improvement Plan associated with the Nexus Study, and adoption of the development impact fees does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the adoption of this Resolution approves and sets forth a procedure for determining fees for the purpose of obtaining funds for capital projects and equipment necessary to maintain service within existing service areas and is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15273(a)(4). Also, approval of the Capital Improvement Plan associated with the Nexus Study, is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because the Plan is not a "project" as defined by CEQA, but involves the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Contact Person: Finance Director Gallup Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Adopting a Citywide Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, Amending the City's Schedule of Development Impact Fees and Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan as Part of the Nexus Study." 2026-05-20 Item 10B Proposed Development Impact Fees Revised 5-14-26 2026-05-20 Item 10B Proposed Development Impact Fees - Staff Presentation 2026-05-20 Item 10B Proposed Development Impact Fees - Public Comment 10C.
Introduction of Ordinance 2026-09 amending Articles II and III of City of Encinitas Municipal Code, Chapter 14.40, to provide updated code regulations for short-term parking zones in the City of Encinitas. 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 1) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.40 Stopping, Standing, and Parking of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-09, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Articles II and III of Encinitas Municipal Code, Chapter 14.40 Stopping, Standing, and Parking, to Create Long Term Parking Zone Regulations"; and 3) Approve the City of Encinitas On-Street Short-Term Parking Policy C038, establishing a consistent methodology for evaluating and implementing short-term parking within the City. 2026-05-20 Item 10C Timed Parking ord. Short Term Parking Policy 2026-05-20 Item 10C Timed Parking ord. Short Term Parking Policy - Ordinance 2026-09 Updated 5-20-2026 2026-05-20 Item 10C Timed Parking ord. Short Term Parking Policy - Policy C038 Updated 5-20-2026 10D.
Introduction of City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets. 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: Finance Manager Sanders 1) Review proposed FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets; 2) Receive public input; and 3) Provide direction to staff regarding revisions to the proposed operating and capital budgets for final consideration and adoption on June 17, 2026. 2026-05-20 Item 10D FY27 Budget Introduction
2026-05-20 Item 10D FY27 Budget Introduction - Staff Presentation 2026-05-20 Item 10D FY27 Budget Introduction - Public Comment 10E.
Consider various Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC), Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI), and Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program Grants in order to submit applications for certain City projects which qualify for these specific grants. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action authorizes staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action authorizes staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the BRIC, CRISI, and RCE Grant Programs for selected City Drainage and Railroad Corridor Projects; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-41, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to appropriate $75,000 to the Engineering Department Professional Services Budget. 2026-05-20 Item 10E Consider BRIC & DOT Grant Program for Various City Projects 2026-05-20 Item 10E Consider BRIC & DOT Grant Program for Various City Projects - Staff Presentation 2026-05-20 Item 10E Consider BRIC & DOT Grant Program for Various City Projects - Public Comment 10F.
Memorandum of Understanding with the Encinitas Union School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District for the Bicycle/E-Bike Safety Education Program for the 2026-27 School Year. 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: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp 1) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $31,050 for bicycle/e-bike safety education at multiple schools; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a MOU between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $16,500 for bicycle/e-bike safety education at multiple schools. 2026-05-20 Item 10F Bike Safety MOU with EUSD and SDUHSD
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. 10E.
Consider various Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC), Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI), and Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program Grants in order to submit applications for certain City projects which qualify for these specific grants. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action authorizes staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action authorizes staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the BRIC, CRISI, and RCE Grant Programs for selected City Drainage and Railroad Corridor Projects; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-41, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to appropriate $75,000 to the Engineering Department Professional Services Budget.
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 Jim O’Hara establishing a process for agendizing Future State of the City Addresses.
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 develop and return with a policy or recommended procedural update requiring that all future State of the City Addresses be presented at a regularly scheduled, publicly agendized meeting of the Encinitas City Council. 2026-05-20 Item 12A Councilmember Initiated Item O’Hara - State of the City 12A.
Council initiated item from Jim O’Hara establishing a process for agendizing Future State of the City Addresses.
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 develop and return with a policy or recommended procedural update requiring that all future State of the City Addresses be presented at a regularly scheduled, publicly agendized meeting of the Encinitas City Council.
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 MAY 27, 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).
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