City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. All Oral Communications speaker requests must be received by the Clerk by the start of oral communications. Up to 30 minutes are available for comments on items not on the agenda. Remarks must be addressed to the City Council as a whole. State law prohibits Council action on non?agenda items. As appropriate, comments may be referred to the City Manager for follow?up or placement on a future agenda. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 2026-08-19 Item 7 Oral Communications Public Comment
8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
9. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Announcements of administrative changes to the agenda, in compliance with the Brown Act.
10. 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 speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Items removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member or the public will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar. 10A.
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.
10B.
Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2026-08-19 Item 10B Approval of Warrants List
10C.
Acceptance of the Emergency Replacement of Sewer Manhole at 2524 San Elijo Ave (Project CC26D). 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: Principal Engineer Alex 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-56 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Emergency Replacement of Sewer Manhole at 2524 San Elijo Ave (Project CC26D)." 2026-08-19 Item 10C Sewer NOC for San Elijo Manhole Emergency 10D.
Approval of a five-year Agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of Encinitas for California Identification System/Remote Access Network (Cal-ID/RAN) in an amount not to exceed $75,000. 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 Approve a five-year Agreement with the County of San Diego for the Regional California Identification/Remote Access Network (Cal-ID/RAN), and ratify the City Manager's May 18, 2026, signature on the agreement beginning July 1, 2026. 2026-08-19 Item 10D California Identification System-Remote Access Network Contract SD County 10E.
Designation of a voting delegate for the League of California Cities (LCC) Annual Conference, September 23- 25, 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 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: Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council Blease City Council adopts Resolution 2026-57, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, designating Deputy Mayor O'Hara as the City's voting delegate at the League of California Cities annual conference to be held September 23-25, 2026". 2026-08-19 Item 10E League of California Cities Voting Delegate
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item.
12. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 12A.
Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2026-64 Authorizing Annually Indexed Adjustments to the Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services and Miscellaneous Sewer Services. 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: Finance Manager Stratakis 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-64, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services and Miscellaneous Sewer Services" (Attachment 1) effective October 1, 2026. 2026-08-19 Item 12A Public Hearing for Reso 2026-64 Sewer Fees 12B.
Business Commission Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work 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 Approve the Business Commission Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Plan. 2026-08-19 Item 12B Business Commission Draft FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan 12C.
E-Bike Safe Riding Practices and Municipal Code Enhancement Review. 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 Discuss and determine changes to the Encinitas Municipal Code to improve the regulation of the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) to improve safety for e-bike riders and pedestrians. 2026-08-19 Item 12C E-Bike Safety Ordinance
2026-08-19 Item 12C E-Bike Safety Ordinance E-Bike Collision Report Jan 2022 - July 31 2026 2026-08-19 Item 12C E-Bike Safety Ordinance - Staff Presentation 12D.
Adopt the 2026 Update to the City Stormwater BMP Design Manual. 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: Principal Engineer Stryker and Principal Engineer McDowell Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-62 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the 2026 Update to the Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Design Manual". 2026-08-19 Item 12D BMP Design Manual Update
2026-08-19 Item 12D BMP Design Manual Update - Staff Presentation 2026-08-19 Item 12D 2026 BMP Manual Update - Staff Presentation - Updated 08-18-2026 12C.
E-Bike Safe Riding Practices and Municipal Code Enhancement Review. 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 Discuss and determine changes to the Encinitas Municipal Code to improve the regulation of the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) to improve safety for e-bike riders and pedestrians.
13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE To speak on informational items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM – NONE To speak on Council Initiated Items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
16. ADJOURNMENT - THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 26, 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.