2026-09-09 Item 01 FY 25-26 City Council Work Plan Q4 Update — Encinitas City Council, September 9, 2026

AGENDA REPORT
City Council

MEETING
DATE:

September 9, 2026

PREPARED
BY:

Mike James
Deputy City Manager

DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR:

Jennifer Campbell
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office CITY
MANAGER:

Jennifer Campbell
SUBJECT:

Receive report on the FY2025-2026 City Council Annual Workplan – 4th Quarter Objectives Update RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council to receive and provide possible direction on the FY 2025-2026 City Council Annual Workplan Objectives – 4th Quarter Update (Attachment 1).

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.

This item is not related to the Climate Action Plan.

GENERAL PLAN/CITY COUNCIL FOCUS AREAS:

This item applies to the General Plan and all focus areas of the City Council Work Plan.

FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The recommended action has no fiscal impact. Many of the objective’s staff is working on are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating or Capital Improvement Program budgets.

Depending on direction from the City Council, there could be possible budget impacts.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council conducted a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop on February 24, 2025, and February 25, 2025, to identify shared goals, community-driven priorities, and long-term 2026-09-09 Item #01 - Special Meeting Page 1 of 13
strategies to serve the community effectively in the Fiscal Year 2025-26. The workshop provided an opportunity for the public to give input on community priorities and fostered a collaborative and strategic-focused discussion among the Mayor, City Council and staff. At the meeting, the City Council identified the following Vision and Mission Statements for Encinitas:

Vision Statement
"Encinitas is five unique, vibrant communities united to forge a safer, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable future – thriving as one as a forward-focused city." Mission Statement
"Serving residents, businesses, and visitors by active engagement and providing innovative and effective services through creative solutions that foster safety, sustainability, and enhance the quality of life while stewarding our unique coastal-rural character."
In addition, the City Council identified the following six (6) Strategic Focus Areas with associated goals:

I. Public Health & Safety for the Protection of Life, Property and the Physical Environment Goal 1: Enhance community confidence through Sheriff, Fire, and city services • Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment
• Improve communication and education around safety
• Identify and reassess assets, resources, and community involvement opportunities • Balance and reassess enforcement and services for the unhoused • Revisit and enhance the Homeless Action Plan
II. Effective & Reliable City Services, Infrastructure & Communications Goal 2: Maintain and improve critical city services and infrastructure • Develop an Asset Management plan with clear metrics and shared data • Enhance effective communication strategies
• Improve capital project planning and system maintenance • Maintain Systems
• Capital improvement inclusion
III. Safe and Efficient Mobility and Circulation for All Modes of Transportation Goal 3: Safely and efficiently move people throughout the city in a timely manner • Improve alternative transportation routes
• Revisit and update the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) • Explore public transportation incentives and partnerships IV. Leadership & Stewardship of Our Environment, Shoreline and Open Space Goal 4: Expand the Habitat Stewardship Program
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• Acquisition of open space
• Accelerate expansion of program
• Native Plants Ordinance
Goal 5: Climate Action Plan
• Explore opportunities to increase beach sand quantities • Solar panels on municipal buildings
• Advance the Climate Action Plan with data-driven results V. Ensuring and Preserving Community Character and Economic Vitality Goal 6: Work with community organizations to support projects and programs that preserve community character
• Pursue the development of Historic and Arts Districts Goal 7: Support our businesses and organizations
• Explore feasibility of a Business Commission
• Analyze business permit review process
• Hold workshops to educate businesses
• Partner on grant opportunities
VI. Strengthening and Adhering to the General Plan While Implementing Responsible Development
Goal 8: Review and update policies, plans and general plan elements with a goal of implementing legally defensible responsible development • Identify objective standards
• Strategize meeting affordable housing mandate through local decision-making Goal 9: Advocate for statewide and regional housing policy reforms • Statewide initiatives
• Regional policies (RHNA, SANDAG & CalCities)
• Strengthen legislative lobbying efforts
ANALYSIS:

On April 22, 2026, the City Council received an update to the 3rd quarter objectives that highlighted the most recent activity, and which department is responsible for completing the work. Since then, City staff continued to work to accomplish the tasks identified for completion in the 4th quarter (Attachment 1).

For the 4th quarter, there are a total of 76 objectives. Of the 76 objectives - 59 are green, 17 are yellow, and 0 are red. Objectives highlighted in green were completed, those highlighted in yellow have made some progress and remain incomplete, and those highlighted in red made no progress.

Staff now presents the 4th quarter update for the City Council’s discussion and feedback. Looking forward staff anticipates that any carryover objectives that are identified by the City Council will 2026-09-09 Item #01 - Special Meeting Page 3 of 13
be included in the FY 2026-2027 City Council Annual Work Plan, which will be updated and presented to the City Council in October 2026.

ATTACHMENT:

1. FY 2025-2026 City Council Annual Work Plan – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Quarter Updates

2. FY 2025-2026 City Council Annual Work Plan – With Quarterly Objectives Only 2026-09-09 Item #01 - Special Meeting Page 4 of 13
1ST QUARTER (JUL-SEPT) GOAL 1ST QUARTER (JUL-SEPT) UPDATE 2ND QUARTER (OCT-DEC) 2ND QUARTER (OCT-DEC) UPDATE 3RD QUARTER (JAN-MAR) 3RD QUARTER (JAN-MAR) UPDATE 4TH QUARTER (APR-JUNE) 4TH QUARTER (APR-JUNE) UPDATE A
Assess facilities and parks for additional safety measures (visibility, lighting, security)
Release RFP for consultant services to prepare
Facilities Conditions Assessment (FCA)
RFP was released in July 2025, Council awarded September 2025. Draft FCA Report; Evaluation for Workplace Violence Environmental
Hazard Assessment & Control
Staff estimates it will present the FCA to the
City Council in February 2026. Additionally,
PW staff worked with Risk Management to
perform the workplace violence
environmental hazard assessment.

Final FCA Report The draft FCA was completed in March 2026. The final FCA is schedule for full presentation to the City Council for approval on June 17.

Develop protocol and conduct
inspections
Awaiting completion of 3-D models in ArcGIS (est Oct 2026) and integration into Cityworks (est Mar 2027). Cityworks manages inspection templates that will drive this recurring work on an ongoing basis.

Public Works
B
Conduct inspections of City facilities and assets (i.e. Parks, trees, sidewalks, asphalt, drainage areas, etc.) to determine conditions and assess replacement and maintenance needs
Release RFP for consultant services to prepare
FCA
RFP was released in July 2025, Council awarded September 2025. Draft FCA Report; Evaluation for Workplace Violence Environmental
Hazard Assessment & Control
Staff estimates it will present the FCA to the
City Council in February 2026. Additionally,
PW staff worked with Risk Management to
perform the workplace violence
environmental hazard assessment.

Final FCA Report The draft FCA was completed in March 2026. The final FCA is schedule for full presentation to the City Council for approval on June 17.

Develop protocol and conduct
inspections
FCA final report was completed, received by the City Council. Staff began informal solicitation of detailed studies for identified issues. Staff is utilizing AssetCalc database to plan and execute scoped projects per FY27 budget while awaiting Cityworks integration (see 1.1.A) Public Works C
Public Health and Safety Commission, in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department to conduct a Community Workshop and Survey to collect community's concerns on the City's ability to respond to major wildfire, and provide recommendations to the City Council
Provide report on PHSC Recommendations to
City Council (April 23, 2025)
A report was presented to the City Council on 04/23/2025 that summarized PHSC recommendations that were made on 04/14/2025. Other related wildfire prevention activities included: Vegetation Management - California Firefighters Foundation grant - $15,000 toward vegetation management along evacuation routes. City Wide Evacuation Guide - not started. Printed Educational Materials - Defensible Space, Home Hardening, Genesys protect, Alert San Diego, MyEncinitas App flyers and visuals have been created. Flyers have been sent to almost 4,000 homes. Lastly, a design and permitting contract has been awarded to PBK for temporary Fire Station 6.

N/A
Major evacuation corridors were identified
as well as traffic calming measure
restrictions. Staff will continue to work with
IT and other applicable city departments to
create an evacuation checklist. Lastly, the
design and permitting work for Temporary
Fire Station 6 is anticipated to be completed
in May 2026.

N/A
Staff anticipates an evacuation checklist will be completed in Q4.

N/A
The evacuation checklist was completed in Q4. This objective has been completed.

Fire
A
Conduct quarterly Sheriff and Fire City Council updates Sep-25 Quarterly update was provided on October 15th. December-25 The 2nd quarter update is scheduled for February 25, 2026.

March-26 The Q3 update is scheduled to occur in June. June-26 The Q3 update was held on June 24, 2026.

The FY 2025-26 Q4 update will be included in the FY 2026-27 Q1 update. Fire & Sheriff B
Identify all public outreach platforms (i.e. Coffee Connect, National Night Out, Wildfire workshops, etc.)
Create a repository for all public outreach
platforms
Established a list of public outreach events that include: Fire Department Open House, Fire Citizen Academy, Olivenhain Fire Safe Council, School Visits, Fire Safety Demos at Mira Costa Summer Camps, Career Fair at Mira Costa, CPR in Schools, Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Workshops, National Night Out, Coffee With the Community, and Gun Safety Events.

Continue monitoring and updating the list
with new platforms
Established an internal City Communications
working group. As part of this group,
additional public outreach events were
identified and shared with City staff.

Continue monitoring and updating the list
with new platforms
The communications working group continues to promote identified and new outreach events to the community across various city platforms.

Continue monitoring and updating the
list with new platforms
Staff continues to monitor all public outreach platforms and update the list as new opportunities emerge. The internal City Communications working group regularly evaluates upcoming events, new engagement tools, and department-led initiatives to ensure the repository remains current and reflects all available outreach avenues. City Manager's Office C
Increase Public Safety Social Media outreach with information and tips 1 to 2 posts per week in addition to collaboration with City Social Media platforms
Social Media Report Presentation: https://encinitasmy.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/dwelnick_encinitasca_gov/ETolQ0meKY5Lo1B GiFZ10ukBdCkRVajEDCTVevM7dgmmhw?e=hKiWLP
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
Conducted a holiday safety campaign in
November and December, sharing a variety
of weekly safety tips from both Sheriff and
Fire.
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
In March, Sheriff featured the North Coastal station's efforts to keep the area safe across all social media platforms, in collaboration with the City.

There was also collaboration with the Know Your Limit event.

From January to March 2026, the Encinitas Fire & Marine Safety Department’s Instagram performed best by combining real incident photos, training reels, and recruitment content. Multiple events such as the Badge Pinning Ceremony, Employee Recognition Service Awards, and Temp Fire Station 1 Ribbon Cutting were also featured.

Summary Statistics:
12 Posts, 1,807 Likes, 24 Comments, 66 saves, 229 shares, 131 followers, 44K page reach.
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
Q4 Social Media Update (Apr–Jun 2026): 10 posts, 3,121 likes, 90 comments, 159 saves, 2,903 shares, 357 new followers, and a total page reach of 251,752
Fire
A
Complete the temporary relocation of Fire Station 1 to the Pacific View Site Begin construction of temporary station Construction of Temporary Fire Station 1 began in July 2025. Currently the garage structure and modular building have been erected. Water and sewer utility lines have been connected to both buildings and SDG&E is expected to finish new pole work in the next 5 weeks. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of November 2025.

Monitor construction progress Construction of the fire station was substantially complete in December 2025,
with all punch list items completed in January
2026. Fire crews manned the station on
December 29, 2025. A ribbon cutting
ceremony to celebrate the achievement of
completing this much needed facility was
held on January 14, 2026.

Complete construction Construction of Temporary Fire Station 1 was completed in December 2025, with the NOC filed on January 28, 2026.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Engineering
B
Pursue public/private partnership for funding opportunities to reconstruct Fire Station 1 (design, permitting and construction) and construct Fire Station 6 (location, design, permitting, construction, staffing, and equipment) Presentation of Public Private Partnership (P3)
Opportunities
This will continue after the completion of temporary Fire Station 1 and City Council direction on moving forward with a permanent Fire Station 6.

Conduct Request for Information (RFI) to
pursue P3
Temporary Station 6 is in the design and
permitting phase and is expected to be
completed in May 2026. The pursuit of a P3
will begin once that phase has been
completed.

Decision on Utilizing P3 as alternate
funding opportunity
Staff continues to work on the design and permitting phase of temporary Fire Station 6. On April 6, 2026 a CPP was held at Diegueno to present the initial design and location to the Olivenhain Community. Comments and concerns were noted and brought back to the design consultant.

Begin request for proposal/quote
process (RFP, RFQ)
Continue design and improvements of temporary Fire Station 6 (current location) to accommodate expanded staffing and apparatus needs, while concurrently negotiating for a permanent Fire Station 6 location and evaluating options for future site acquisition and development.

Fire
C
Re-launch the City of Encinitas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program N/A
Staff plans to host an academy in Q3 (January 2026).

N/A
The Encinitas CERT Academy will be held
February 9 - April 13, 2026. January CERT Academy
The Encinitas CERT Academy began in February and completed on April 13, 2026. Of the initial 25 participants, 21 successfully completed the Academy. N/A
This objective has been completed.

Fire
A
Enforce laws pertaining to changes due to Prop 36 while ensuring that the unhoused have access to services
Continue enforcing laws pertaining to Prop 36
and connect the unhoused with services through
the Homeless Program Coordinator
The Sheriff's Office enforces all qualifying charges associated with Proposition 36 as a matter of practice.

Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless Program
Coordinator
The Sheriff's Department enforces qualifying
crimes as outlined under Proposition 36 to
maintain community safety and
accountability. Additionally, the Sheriff's are
actively partnering with the San Diego
Rescue Mission (SDRM) to provide
outreach and services to our unhoused
community, while balancing enforcement
efforts to hold resource-resistant individuals
accountable under the law.

Additionally, the Sheriff's are actively partnering with the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to provide outreach and services to our unhoused community, while balancing enforcement efforts to hold resource-resistant individuals accountable under the law.

Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless
Program Coordinator
The Sheriff’s Office enforces eligible offenses under Proposition 36 to support community safety and accountability. In addition, the Sheriff's Office collaborates with the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to offer outreach and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, while balancing these efforts with enforcement to address public safety concerns, ensuring accountability under the law. Sheriff B
Secure additional resources to provide outreach and case management services in coordination with the HOPE Team and the County Department of Heath and Human Services Agency
Release RFP for additional services Staff identified Opioid Settlement funding to pay for homeless outreach and case management services. Staff released a RFP for these services from July 7 - August 4, 2025. SDRM was selected in September 2025 and the contract will include 2 full time outreach professionals. The SDRM contract is scheduled to go to City Council on November 12, 2025.

Select consultant and execute contract SDRM is under contract and began providing housing navigation services on
November 24, 2025. SDRM staff has been
focused on coordinating with JFS SPP
participants given the closure of the SPP on
December 31, 2025. Several JFS
participants were served and housed in
December 2025.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Development
Services
C
Identify more supportive and permanent housing opportunities for unhoused individuals in coordination with the HOPE Team and the County Department of Health and Human Services Agency
Continue utilizing Buena Creek Navigation Center
and Jewish Family Services Safe Parking Lot as
supportive housing and report occupancy rate;
Initiate the process to secure homeless outreach
and case management contract services
San Diego Rescue Mission's (SDRM) contract also includes one full-time housing navigation specialist. This contract will increase housing opportunities for unhoused individuals in the City. SDRM will coordinate with the HOPE Team and will utilize all available housing resources in the County through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) which will also increase housing options available to unhoused individuals.

Identify supportive and permanent
housing opportunities through contract
case management services and County
Health and Human Services Agency
SDRM focused on using Countywide
services, SDRM resources, and other local
organizations to maximize the efficient use
of all available resources. SDRM staff
already successfully placed several JFS
participants in December 2025.

Assess outcome data and determine what
improvements or changes are necessary
During January-March of 2026, SDRM served a total of 312 individuals.

This includes engaging with 248 individuals, placing 62 individuals into an appropriate program and/or shelter and two individuals were placed into permanent housing. SDRM will continue to provide homeless response services including housing navigation to the unsheltered in Encinitas.

Report on the progress of individuals
housed
SDRM engaged a total of 400 duplicated individuals. This includes serving with 387 individuals, of which 24 individuals where placed into an appropriate program and/or shelter, and nine individuals were placed into permanent housing. SDRM will continue to provide homeless response services including housing navigation to the unsheltered in Encinitas.

Buena Creek Navigation Center (BCNC) completed 20 intakes and provided 11 referrals to health related needs. BCNC also placed two individuals into an appropriate program and/or shelter, and four individuals were placed into permanent housing. A total of 13 individuals were placed into permanent housing during Q4.

Development
Services
A
Coordinate with Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) to develop a ByName-List from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database and request a tracking and reporting process to identify where a person was first homeless and not duplicate data counting and storing Prepare RFP and announce new Homeless
Program Coordinator position. Conduct
interviews and hire outreach and case
management consultant
The Homeless Program Coordinator position was filled on September 2, 2025 and she completed the required RTFH training and now has access to HMIS. In addition, SDRM will have access to HMIS and will develop a By-Name-List (BNL) once under contract.

Consultant to gain access to HMIS and
complete RTFH requirements to
establish a By-Name List
SDRM established a BNL for all unhoused
residents being served or offered services.

A BNL is part of the countywide coordinated
entry system (CES) that provides a tailored
and strategic approach to serving unhoused
individuals.

Report on the BNL outcomes BNL was completed in December 2025. Tracking and reporting of individuals served and/or placed is ongoing.

Monitor and update By-Name List as
deemed necessary
By-Name List (BNL) is updated daily as individuals are served. Total duplicated individuals served during Q4 was 387 from both SDRM and BCNC engagements. SDRM submitted a grant proposal in June 2026 that, if awarded, would provide additional street outreach resources to unhoused individuals on the BNL.

Development
Services
B
Provide quarterly reports of how many people in Encinitas enter into homeless, are placed in permanent or supportive housing and those who re-enter into homelessness
Provide quarterly written progress report The Homeless Program Coordinator position was hired on September 2, 2025, and SDRM was selected in September 2025. SDRM contract requires monthly reporting. Staff will provide quarterly written progress reports once SDRM is under contract and there is data to share out.

Provide quarterly written progress report Since being hired, the Homeless Programs Coordinator has established her role to
manage the homeless services provided in
the City. Looking forward, the Homeless
Action Plan (HAP) is anticipated to be
updated on February 11, 2026 with quarterly
written reports beginning in the Q3
Provide quarterly written progress report During January-March of 2026, SDRM reported 62 new individuals entered into homelessness and 312 individuals were served.

Provide quarterly written progress
report
41 individuals that entered into homeless and a total of 13 individuals were placed into permanent housing by SDRM and BCNC engagements. 20 total individuals re-entered homelessness that were previously housed prior to Q4 (three individuals from SDRM and 17 from BCNC). Development Services
C
Update the Homeless Action Plan and update homelessness goals and objectives
Assess existing Homeless Action Plan (HAP)
with City Council direction provided on 6/4/2025
and determine if any consultant services is
needed to assist staff in updating the HAP
Staff assessed the existing HAP with City Council direction provided on 6/4/2025.

With assistance from IT, staff prepared an AI generated draft HAP and it did not result in a detailed document that met the intent of Council direction and it did not reflect the local or regional context. The Homeless Program Coordinator was hired on September 2, 2025 and will be overseeing this effort. A consultant may be required to complete this task.

If necessary, bring consultant services
RFP to City Council for authorization and
budget allocation; release RFP; Review
consultant services proposals, conduct
interviews, select consultant and bring
contract to City Council for authorization;
execute contract
The Homeless Programs Coordinator
continues to update the HAP based on City
Council's direction on June 4, 2025. An
update to the HAP is scheduled to occur in
February 11, 2026.

Conduct public outreach and draft HAP
update
The draft 2026-2031 HAP is underway and will be shared at community workshops to receive public input. The City retained an outreach consultant in early March. The first of three in person community wide workshops is scheduled for April 30, 2026 from 3:30pm-5pm at St.

Andrew Church as they are a partnering organization that provides homeless services and are part of the HMIS trusted network providers.

Present Draft HAP Update to City
Council for approval
Draft 2026-2031 HAP Update was presented to City Council on 2/11/2026 and direction was received from Council to be included in the draft document. Public outreach has begun and the 1st community-wide workshop was on 4/30/2026 which focused on service providers and the 2nd workshop was 5/5/2026 which focused on businesses and business leaders. The 3rd community wide workshop was conducted on 6/29/26.

Staff is incorporating public comment and anticipates presenting the Draft 2026-2031 HAP at a special City Council meeting on 10/28/26.

Development
Services
A
Complete Moonlight Beach Force Main Condition Assessments Begin field investigation and condition data collection
Staff hired a Consultant and the field investigation has commenced and data is being collected.

Compile condition data and begin
analysis
The condition assessment is scheduled to
occur on January 21, 2026.

Complete condition assessment The condition assessment was completed on March 25, 2026.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Utilities
B
Complete Facilities Conditions Assessment for municipal buildings Release RFP for consultant services to prepare FCA
RFP was released in July 2025, Council awarded September 2025. Execute contract and initiate assessment Staff estimates it will present the FCA to the City Council in February 2026.

Final FCA Report The draft FCA was completed in March 2026. The final FCA is schedule for full presentation to the City Council for approval on June 17. N/A This objective has been completed.

Public Works
C
Identify stormwater infrastructure on Circulation Element roadway Ensure GIS stormwater infrastructure data is up to date
Staff is evaluating existing stormwater infrastructure for repairs in the current Capital Improvement Program.

Initiate field review of circulation element
roadways to identify unmapped
stormwater infrastructure
Staff has completed field inspections of the
City's existing stormwater infrastructure and
street network. These observations will
establish the anticipated annual maintenance
operations schedule.

Field review of circulation element
roadways to identify unmapped stormwater
infrastructure
Staff completed the surface field review of all roadways in the circulation element. Current efforts are directed to locating and inspecting all unmapped stormwater infrastructure underground. Staff anticipates that this work will be completed in Q4.

Complete review of stormwater
infrastructure on Circulation Element
roads and list stormwater infrastructure
that must be added to GIS
All Circulation Element roadways have been inspected for stormwater infrastructure and all GIS data has been updated.

This objective has been completed. Engineering / Public Works

1.1 Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment
Balance and reassess enforcement and services for
the unhoused

1.5 Revisit and enhance the Homeless Action Plan
Improve communication and education around public
safety 1.2
FY 2025/2026 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN

FOCUS AREAS GOALS OBJECTIVES TIMELINE LEAD

DEPARTMENT
GOAL 1: Enhance community confidence through
Sheriff, Fire, & City Services
I. Public Health and Safety
for the Protection of Life,
Property and the Physical
Environment

1.4 Identify and reassess assets, resources, and
community involvement opportunities 1.3
GOAL 2: Maintain and improve critical City Services and Infrastructure
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D
Identify data that can be shared with the public and ensure it's available in GIS or another publicly available information tool/portal
Inventory existing data and gaps 1. Created an interactive Data Catalog listing all City data that is publicly available. https://encinitasca.data.socrata.com/Information-Technology/Data-Access-List-ofCity-of-Encinitas-Data/xeb4-exkf/data_preview

2. Data gaps identified include:
- Need updated meta data for underground drainage. Addressed in II.2.3.A and II.2.4.D.
- Lack of City owned bridge data. Addressed in II.2.3.C. - Need facilities and facility asset data. Addressed in II.2.3.D and II.2.4.D. GIS data is included in the in-process Facilities Assessment. - If traffic modeling is desired, an updated traffic study including GIS data is needed.

3. Began design and development of a Data Insights and Stories portal that will house interactive data and infographics.

Tyler Data & Insights: https://encinitasca.data.socrata.com/ Develop data transparency roadmap Data Roadmap | City of Encinitas developed and publicly available.

Development of the Data Insights and
Stories Portal continues with an estimated
launch in Q3.

Implement Open Data portal The Data Stories & Insights portal has launched. This portal provides a City data catalog where data can be viewed, graphed, and exported.

Narratives highlighting the City processes and departments through interactive data infographics are available including "Your City at Work", "Building within the City", "Public Works", and "Open for Business". How to videos have been added for those interested on using the portal to create their own data infographics. https://datainsights.encinitasca.gov/ Implement or enhance mapping tools to
fill gaps for 5 attributes
GIS tools added online include a new Short Term Rental Viewer, Encinitas Citywide Bike Rack Map, How to Complete Your Annual BMP Submittal Storymap, and Pavement Moratorium Dashboard. New Data Stories & Insights added this quarter include a Climate Action Portal.

Internal data tools developed include a MyGIS map made for Development Services and an AB43 Annual Data Explorer.

Information
Technology
A
Increase MyEncinitas App downloads by 20% by July 1, 2026 through extensive marketing and promotional efforts to encourage and incentivize the download and use of the App
Complete opportunities plan Created Opportunities Plan to engage with businesses and residents (attached).

Began the process for including MyEncinitas App QR code information on City documents such as permits. Collaboration with the Youth and Senior Commissions scheduled for Q2.

Integrate with existing multimedia
software (ex: MyEncinitas TV)
Teamed with the CMO office to launch
MyEncinitas information on the MyEncinitas
TV channel as well as on social
media. These efforts resulted in a 30%
increase in downloads by July 1, 2026.

Add QR code to Enterprise Permit
Licensing Outputs
MyEncinitas featured prominently in additional areas on the City's website. New device count has continued to out-pace goal with 505 new devices which exceeds the Q3 goal of 324. And QR codes were added to EPL outputs.

Monitor progress Met myEncinitas app download target with the total number of devices registered increasing by 68% over the year. MyEncinitas request data and trends are now available with data through the Data Stories & Insights portal "The City of Encinitas at Work!" page. You can use this to answer questions such as how many requests were submitted and for which categories. https://encinitasca.data.socrata.com/stories/s/supcbk3r Information
Technology
B
Prepare a communications plan to identify a consistent theme for all communications with the community
Initiate Recruitment and Hire Communications
Manager
Recruitment for the Communications Manager ran from June 23, 2025 - July 13, 2025. A selection was made and the Communications Manager started on September 22, 2025.

Initiate the process to develop a
Communications Plan
The Communications Manager established
an internal City Communications working
group and is working with City departments
to assess their unique audiences and
communications needs.

Prepare Draft Communications Plan An outline of the updated communication plan was completed in March.

Moving into Q4, staff will finalize the report and prepare it for presentation to the City Council by June 2026.

Finalize Communications Plan The draft Communication Plan will be reviewed by staff and presented to the City Council in Q2 of the FY 2026-27 City Council Work Plan.

This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Goal 2, Objective 2.3.1 (A), Prepare a communications plan to identify a consistent theme for all communications with the community.

City Manager's Office
C
Develop city monthly update videos ("Get to know your City") and play them at all public meetings before each meeting and during breaks Complete 3 videos Starting August 1, 2025, the City Manager has published three videos. The videos are published on the first of every month to the City's broadcasting network and YouTube. The broadcasting network is updated on the first of every month with the most recent City Update. Topics covered include:
- City projects
- City events
- Updates on City business
Complete 3 videos Oct - Dec monthly videos were completed and made available on YouTube.

Complete 3 videos Jan-March Monthly Update videos were completed. In addition, Commissioner Talk video was posted to give an overview of city classes, featuring members of the Youth Commission and Senior Commission. IT has updated "City Updates" section to feature the videos produced in-house, leading to further engagement and crosspromotion.

Complete 3 videos From April-June, six additional videos were created. The topics of those videos include: New to Encinitas, Fire Metrics in June, Defensible Space Interactive Social Media, Olivenhain Wildland Drill Video, Encinitas Lifeguards Teaming with State Parks, and Fire Recruitment Video.

City Manager's Office
D
Develop instructional videos to guide community members on projects, process, etc. Videos will be accessible via the my Encinitas App Develop plan and schedule of videos to create Worked with existing consultant to create a series of videos for the MyEncinitas App. A full-length detailed video was published on the City's broadcasting network on September 3, 2025 and a series of shorter social media videos will be shared on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok on the following months:
- September 2025
- November 2025
- January 2026
- March 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
Execute contracts/issue tasks for the
videos and initiate the video creation and
editing process
Videos were completed and scheduled to be
released in the months listed in the Q1
update. Staff continues to explore
opportunities with third party contractors to
assist with producing future video content.

Complete Open Data video An open data video was completed in Q3 Click to view How to Videos are available through the Data Stories & Insights Portal.

Complete GIS App video GIS application videos created by ESRI have been included on our website explaining how GIS is used and can be used to view data geographically.

This objective has been completed.

City Manager's Office
A
Identify a plan to inspect all underground drainage infrastructure and the plan and budget for lining them all within the next 5 years
Identify underground stormwater infrastructure in
GIS
All City-owned storm drain pipelines currently in City-GIS have been identified and classified by type and locations throughout the City. Staff has issued a RFP for storm drain pipe inspection and expects to return to Council to award a contract to conduct these pipe inspections in Q2.

Create priority order of inspection of
known underground infrastructure and
required culvert lining in GIS
Staff created a prioritization of storm drains
to be inspected. This will be conducted as
part of the storm drain system condition
assessment. During Q2, staff issued a RFP
for engineering services to assist the City
with inspecting our storm drain system and
producing a condition assessment and 10-
year maintenance plan. Staff determined the
most highly qualified consultant to perform
the work and the professional services
contract will be brought to City Council on
January 21, 2026 to award the contract.

Create priority order of inspection and lining
of identified underground infrastructure on
circulation element roads
Staff, in conjunction with a consultant, have developed a prioritization for inspecting all existing City storm drains. Inspections began in February 2026. Once all inspections have been completed, a condition assessment with a 10-year maintenance plan will be developed and submitted to Council.

Create priority order of inspection and
lining of identified underground
infrastructure on local roads.

Summarize final priority order and costs
of underground inspection
The prioritization list for storm drain inspection has been completed, and at this time over 1,000 pipe inspections have been completed to date as part of our Storm Drain Condition Assessment. The inspections of all storm drain pipes is scheduled to be completed in early 2027.

This objective has been completed.

Engineering
B
Develop a plan to achieve a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 75 within a 5-10 year period and allocate recommended funding to annual budget per the plan Prepare Draft Plan Using Streetsaver Staff issued a contract for a consultant to conduct a Citywide Pavement Assessment throughout the City's road network. A draft plan has been completed using Streetsaver and is expected to be submitted to the City in October. In Q2, this plan will go to Council for approval.

Share Plan with City Council Staff completed a Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment in October which
identified the Citywide PCI to be 75.

Scenario 2, in the received report, illustrated
a plan to identify adequate funding in order
to maintain the Citywide PCI at 75.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Engineering
C
Identify and inspect all City-owned bridges Identify all roadway and non-roadway bridges All City-owned and/or maintained bridges have been identified and separated into appropriate categories. Staff has issued a RFP for the inspection of all City owned/maintained bridges and expects to return to council in Q2 with a contract award to perform this work.

Contract for structural inspection of City
bridges, as funding allows
Staff issued a RFP and received consultant
proposals. A selection panel was
assembled, and the most highly qualified
consultant was determined by the panel.

Staff will bring a professional services
contract to City Council for award on
January 21, 2026.

Start Bridge Inspections The inspection of all City bridges began in March 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in April 2026. Engineering will incorporate the results of the inspections to create a condition assessment and 5-year maintenance plan for all City bridge structures.

Complete Bridge Inspections, as
funding allows
All City bridges have been inspected. Staff will present the bridge structure condition assessment results to City Council in September 2026.

This objective has been completed. Engineering
D
Complete the Facilities Conditions Assessment which will include the mapping and coding of all facilities assets (i.e. HVAC, Generators, Security System, Lighting) for maintenance and replacement tracking purposes Implement ArcGIS Indoors to capture facilities
data
Phase 1 of each facility assessment includes physical-digital scan and Revit model creation. Phase 2 includes conversion to ArcGIS Indoors with full integration in City GIS. IT is procuring required software licenses.

N/A
Staff anticipates that the vendor constructing
Revit models will finish by March 2026. After
which, staff will work with IT to integrate the
information into the City's asset
management system.

N/A
The Revit model will be completed in September 2026. PW will work with IT to integrate the Revit model into Cityworks by Q3 FY27.

N/A
Awaiting completion of 3-D models in ArcGIS (est Oct 2026) and integration into Cityworks (est Mar 2027). Cityworks manages inspection templates that will drive this recurring work on an ongoing basis.

Public Works
A
Implement consistent process for documenting as-builts in GIS Review digital as-built requirements with City Attorney and determine Surplus Lands Act
compliance

1. Completed requirements for GIS data requirements as-builts working with Engineering, Development Services, Risk, and SDWD. The new requirements will be included as an Appendix in the Engineering Design Manual in Q2, pending City Engineer approval.

2. Surplus Lands Act Compliance Statement: Currently, zero properties are declared as surplus. If the City identifies surplus properties, the City will comply with legal requirements outlined in the Surplus Lands Act.

Implementation including community
outreach and training
Developed GIS deliverables specification
sheet for as-builts processing to be included
in the Engineering Manual. Integration and
implementation pending Engineering’s
review. Staff continues to work on creating
an educational video. N/A
The GIS deliverable specification sheet for as-builts processing was included in the Engineering Manual via an appendix.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Information
Technology
B
Incorporate completed projects in Asset Management Plan N/A
While awaiting the FCA's completion, staff is consolidating all other data that will assist with preparing operations and maintenance plans. Staff anticipates this work to continue through Q2 into Q3.

N/A
Staff estimates it will present the FCA to the
City Council in February 2026. As additional
assets are gathered, staff will continue to
consolidate all asset management data into
one source location.

Develop Operations and Capital
Maintenance plans per Facilities Conditions
Assessment recommendations
The draft FCA was completed in March 2026. The final FCA is schedule for full presentation to the City Council for approval on June 17. If the FCA is approved on June 17, the recommendations contained within the report will be exported into the City's Five Year Capital Improvement Program.

Release RFP for Facilities Master Plan The RFP for a Facilities Master Plan is anticipated to be advertised in Q3 FY 2026-27 with recommendations from the FCA.

Public Works
C
Ensure asset management plans and condition assessments are incorporated into GIS
Develop a standard attachment for contracts and
RFPs
Developed standardized requirements to obtain GIS data as a part of asset management plans and condition assessments through the RFP and contract process for formal implementation in Q2.

Implement internal process for GIS
workflow and develop SLAs
GIS procedure developed to process asbuilts as they are finalized in Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EPL - EnerGov).

SLA for processing as builds after final
documents are received is currently 1
month.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Information
Technology
A
Complete and evaluate 90% design for Quiet Zone and conduct community meetings to solicit input
Quarterly Check In/Update Staff has prepared 30% Design Plans and held a Site Diagnostic Meeting with the CPUC, Federal Rail Authority (FRA), and NCTD in August. Staff is expected to receive 50% Design Plans by the end of October and will move into holding public outreach meetings in November/December. There was a recent Notice of Funding Opportunity that was issued by the FRA, and staff are currently evaluating whether this is granting opportunity the project falls within.

Community Meeting Staff has completed 50% design plans and cost estimate in November 2025. Staff also
routed the design to internal and external
agencies for review and comment. A
Citizen Participation Plan meeting was held
on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Senior
Center.

On October 22, 2025, Council authorized
staff to move forward with this FRA grant.

The grant will be submitted by February 6,
2026.

Quarterly Check In/Update Staff submitted the FRA Grant on February 6, 2026 which requested funding for the Quiet Zone Project. Staff is coordinating with the Agencies (CPUC, FRA, and NCTD) to resolve project issues and moving to complete 90% Design Plans by June 2026
90% Design The 90% design was completed in June 2026. Staff is still coordinating with NCTD, CPUC, and the FRA on project details.

This objective has been completed.

Engineering
B
Quarterly check-ins with CPUC on the status of the Leucadia At-grade Crossing application
Quarterly Check In/Update Staff has completed a quarterly check-in with the CPUC and NCTD for the Quiet Zone project. Staff expects to hear a decision from the CPUC in early 2026 but it may be as late as September 2026. There was a recent Notice of Funding Opportunity that was issued by the FRA, and staff is evaluating whether this is granting opportunity the project falls within.

Quarterly Check In/Update Staff contacted the CPUC and asked for an update. No updated was provided by the
CPUC.

Quarterly Check In/Update In February 2026, the CPUC granted approval of two new at-grade pedestrian crossings between Leucadia Blvd and La Costs Ave.

Quarterly Check In/Update Staff held the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for the project in May 2026. Staff received and routed the 60% Plans to the Agencies for review and comments.

This objective has been completed.

Engineering
C
Design and construct possible revisions to the Santa Fe West project as directed by City Council. Coordinate the construction of any revisions with the Santa Fe East project
Complete design revisions to Santa Fe West
project & bring to City Council for approval
Staff has developed concept alternatives for the possible revisions to the Santa Fe West project. These alternatives will be presented to Council on 11/5/2025 for further direction.

Advertise & Award Staff presented three options for revising the Santa Fe Drive Corridor to the City Council
on November 5, 2026. The City Council
selected Option B which converts the
reverse angle parking to parallel parking on
the south side of Santa Fe and converts the
separated bike lane to a buffered bike lane.

Staff solicited quotes from design firms to
prepare plans for Option B and expects to
return to the City Council in February 2026 to
request the award of a design contract.

Begin construction On February 25, 2026, Council approved a design contract with a professional engineering consultant to provide the final design for the Santa Fe West Revisions project. Staff will return to Council in summer 2026 and present the 50% design for public review and input.

Monitor construction progress Staff presented an update to the City Council on 6/24/2026 that explained the 50% Design Plans for the Santa Fe West Modifications. City Council directed staff to continue with the design work.

Engineering
GOAL 3: Safely and efficiently move people throughout
the city in a timely manner

II. Effective & Reliable City
Services, Infrastructure,
and Communications

2.1 Develop an Asset Management Plan with clear
metrics and shared data

2.2 Enhance effective communication strategies

2.3 Maintain systems

2.4 Capital improvement inclusion
2026-09-09 Item #01 - Special Meeting Page 6 of 13
D
Update Circulation Element to include goals and policies to balance bikes, pedestrians and vehicles safety. Create an executive summary/FAQ of the goals and policies for public consumption with easy to follow maps. Include guidelines for signage with the goal of minimizing signage pollution Workshop with City Council to discuss draft
document
Planning staff met with Engineering, Traffic, and Mobility staff during Q1 to assess the existing draft Circulation Element Update (CEU) and Council's direction to determine what revisions would be required. In addition, SB 932 requires updates to Circulation Elements after January 1, 2025, to include high injury network analysis and the text to be aligned with the Federal Highway Administration's Safe Systems Approach. The requirement of this new legislation was not included in the current draft CEU; however, the required impact analysis of this bill is within the City's draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). Staff has been coordinating with the Mobility Manager on CSAP incorporation into the CEU.

TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
The Senior Mobility Planner is actively
analyzing the CSAP and the statutory
requirements of SB 932 to determine the
appropriate approach for inclusion into the
CEU. Upon completion of this vetting
process, a workshop is anticipated to be
held in Q4.

TBD - based on direction from 1st Quarter
Workshop
In March, a consultant was contracted to conduct two City Council workshops in Q4. The first workshop is tentatively schedule for May 13, 2026.

TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
Staff conducted the first City Council workshop on 5/13/26 which focused on providing the background, draft document, data collected and to receive input from City Council on revisions to the current Draft document. City Council provided general direction on what to include in the revision. The existing consultant provided a draft scope of work (SOW) and schedule that includes CEQA and community outreach. Staff has been working with consultant on a final SOW. The consultant contract is anticipated to go to City Council in September 2026.

Development
Services
E
Explore a plan/policy limiting designated bike and ped routes on lower speed limit streets (less than 25 mph)
Identify all city streets with speed limits less than
25 mph and status of ped/bike facilities
Staff conducted an analysis of the remaining unbuilt bicycle and pedestrian projects identified in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) on streets with 25 MPH or less. A significant amount, roughly half, of the remaining unbuilt ATP projects are located on streets with speed limits of 25 MPH or less. This plan/policy would require amending the ATP to remove a significant portion of the unbuilt bicycle and pedestrian projects identified.

Provide recommendations of the
feasibility of limiting bike/ped routes on
lower speed limit streets
The Senior Mobility Planner and City Traffic
Engineer continue to evaluate the feasibility
of limiting bike/pedestrian routes to streets
with speed limits less than 25 MPH.

Initiate development of policy Incorporating a lower speed limit on bike and pedestrian routes will be evaluated for inclusion into the CE in collaboration between Development Services and Engineering Departments.

Finalize policy This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Goal 3, Objective 3.3.1, align, update, and/or create a document that aligns all approved mobility related documents (e.g. CE, MAP, ARP, TMP). Development
Services
F
Identify opportunities to update signal timing or explore adaptive signal timing to improve vehicular traffic flow throughout the City
Collect Traffic Data Preliminary evaluations have been conducted to identify corridors that can benefit from Adaptive Signal Timing (AST). The most beneficial corridors identified were Encinitas Blvd from Highway 101 to Qual Gardens Drive. Staff issued a task authorization for a vendor to collect traffic data along these corridors. Data includes vehicular volumes and turning movement counts and bike and pedestrian activity at crossings. Traffic data has been collected at some intersections and is being collected at all remaining intersections to be used in preliminary modeling's and signal timing optimizations. Meetings have been conducted with potential vendors and Caltrans to identify data and infrastructure needs. Additional required infrastructure needs have been identified and new controllers needed for AST have been purchased and set aside ready for potential implementation.

Design New Signal Plan, as funding
allows
All intersection counts have been completed.

Consultant is in the process of preparing
basic new signal timing plans. Potential
Vendor for AST has been selected. began
with Caltrans, City's Consultant and the
Vendor. Caltrans is requesting permission
from HQ in Sacramento to authorize
implementation of AST equipment. New
signal controllers for Caltrans intersections
arrived and are ready for deployment. Field
meetings were conducted with Caltrans, City
staff and Consultant will identify the City's
needs to assure proper communication
between the signals at the two agencies.

Award Contract, as funding allows A draft MOU with Caltrans is in progress to permit access to Caltrans right of way traffic signals. The consultant’s scope of work and the adaptive signal timing vendor’s scope have been finalized, and all required equipment for both City and Caltrans upgrades has been procured. Once Caltrans approves and signs the MOU, the City will execute the vendor contract and begin implementation. Staff anticipates this to occur in Q4.

Implement signal changes A MOU with Caltrans has been approved, and City staff are in the process of implementing the signal changes. The implementation process will last through Q2 of FY 2026-27.

Engineering
A
Review and update Active Transportation Plan, Modal Alternative Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan for consistency with each other and Updated Mobility/Circulation Element
Conduct analysis of plans for consistency with
draft Mobility Element
Planning staff met with Engineering, Traffic, and Mobility staff during Q1 to assess these implementing technical documents and Council's direction to determine what revisions would be required. Staff is developing a project outline for next steps to amend the existing draft CEU. As these are implementing documents for the Circulation Element, they cannot be updated until after the CEU is complete.

TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
Circulation Element (CE) must be updated
with City Council direction before other plans
can be adopted. A workshop is anticipated
to be held in Q4.

TBD - based on direction from 1st Quarter
Workshop
CE must be updated with City Council direction before other plans can be adopted. A workshop is tentatively scheduled for May 13, 2026.

TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
Documents will be updated after Circulation Element is adopted. The existing consultant has provided a draft SOW and schedule per City Council's direction from the 5/13/26 Special City Council meeting. SOW includes redlining all proposed revisions onto the existing Circulation Element in strikeout/underline format, CEQA, and community outreach.

Staff has been working with the consultant on a final scope of work. The contract for the existing consultant is anticipated to go to City Council in September 2026.

Development
Services; Parks,
Recreation & Cultural
Arts
B
Seek grant funding for construction of La Costa Ped Path and Trail 82 and interim ADA compliant design for N. Vulcan Ped Path until at-grade crossings and drainage infrastructure are installed
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for ones that
are a good fit; Select designer for N. Vulcan Ped
Path and complete site survey
Staff applied for a SGIP grant for both the La Costa Ped Path and Trail 82 project.

On 08/29/25, staff was notified that the La Costa Ped Path project was selected for a SGIP grant.

A consultant has been selected for the N. Vulcan Ped Path project and the site survey has been completed. Staff intents to complete the design and permitting process in early 2026 and be ready to start pathway construction in Summer of 2026.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; Initiate N.

Vulcan Ped Path design
Staff finalizing the design and permitting for
the La Costa Pedestrian Path Project. Staff
anticipates SANDAG to announce grant
recipients in January with funding approval in
March.

Staff completed a 60% design for the
Vulcan Avenue Pedestrian Path Project.

The design is routing internally and externally
for comments and is scheduled to hold a
CPP Meeting on January 13th.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; Community
feedback on N. Vulcan Ped Path design
Staff confirmed receiving grant funding from SANDAG and submitted paperwork to initiate the SGIP Grant. The project is scheduled to have CDP and Planning approval in late April and then Staff will finalize the Design Plans.

Staff held CPP Meeting for the Project on January 13th and gathered helpful input from the public for the project going forward. Staff also received the 90% Design Plans for the Vulcan Pedestrian Path Project and is moving for CDP and Planning approval in the next quarter. Design is scheduled to be complete by the end of the Fiscal Year.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; NCTD
feedback on N. Vulcan Ped Path
design, and 90% design completion
Staff has completed 90% Design for the Vulcan Avenue Pedestrian Path Project and the Project is scheduled to go to Planning Commission on 9/17/2026 for approval. Staff continues to evaluate grant opportunities to cover construction funding.

Engineering
C
Solicit input from the community and City Council on direction for Active Transportation Plan update
After Circulation Element Workshop, assess ATP
and CAP for consistency with Council direction
Internal staff meetings on approach have occurred in Q1. Staff determined that the CE must be updated first, after which the ATP can then be amended for consistency. The ATP update process will include robust community input.

Prepare plan to receive community input
on ATP update, and possible CAP
update, as needed
Circulation Element (CE) must be updated
with City Council direction before other plans
can be adopted. A workshop is anticipated
to be held in Q4.

Conduct community outreach In March, a consultant was contracted to conduct two City Council workshops in Q4. The first workshop is tentatively schedule for May 13, 2026.

Present staff recommendation and cost
to update ATP, and CAP, if needed
Documents will be assessed after the Circulation Element is adopted.

The existing project consultant provided a draft SOW and schedule per City Council's direction from the 5/13/26 Special City Council meeting.

The SOW includes redlining all proposed revisions onto the existing Circulation Element in strikeout/underline format, CEQA, and community outreach. Staff has been working with existing consultant on a final SOW.

The contract for the consultant is anticipated to go to City Council in September 2026.

Development
Services
A
B
Seek grants for local micro transit or other public transportation opportunities that locally support regional approach
Evaluate grant opportunities; Apply for ones that
are a good fit
City Mobility Manager has evaluated grant opportunities, and in Q1 there are no opportunities that currently fit. Mobility Manager will continue evaluating opportunities during Q2. City's Micro Transit Feasibility Study has provisions included in the scope to identify and apply for grant opportunities.

The program is currently at its early stages of literature review and identify potentials and needs. As mentioned above, staff is also working on Encinitas Age Friendly Initiative, a San Diego Foundation grant-funded project in partnership with San Diego State University and AARP. This initiative includes a dedicated focus area on Mobility/Transportation. Staff is in the process of launching four community workshops to gather input from the public, which start this month.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
Staff is waiting for SANDAG’s Flexible
Fleets Pilot Grant Program. Throughout
2025, SANDAG presented the program and
collected feedback from working groups,
which Encinitas staff participate in. In 2026,
SANDAG plans to release a Flexible Fleets
call for projects inviting local, state, federal,
and tribal governmental agencies, military
institutions, and transit districts to submit
projects for funding consideration during the
90-day application period. Grant agreements
will be issued in 2026.

Lastly, staff created a new interdepartmental
grant team that will search for, apply, and
manage various interdisciplinary grants that
will support the City Council goals,
Department Goals and the Capital
Improvement Program.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
Staff continues to monitor grant opportunities. In March, SANDAG issued a Call for Projects for its FY2026 Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program. Staff is assessing the grant requirements and will apply if deemed a good fit with the City Council's Annual Work Plan.

Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
The call for projects for the SANDAG Flexible Fleets grant was announced on 3/27/26 and applications were due on 7/31/26. It was determined that City staff should hold off on applying for any grants until after the Microtransit Study is complete and approved by City Council.

Staff will continue to search for applicable grant opportunities.

This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Focus Area 3, Goal 3, Objective 3.3.2, Complete a micortransit study and explore potential incentives, grants and partnerships to implement the recommended program.

Development
Services
A
Initiate the permitting process for the development of a community park at the "Quail Gardens Park Site" city-owned property on Quail Gardens Drive Draft Project Design RFP Staff has performed a topographic and boundary survey of the L7 property in order to get a better understanding of the site and development possibilities. Staff solicited bids through a RFP and selected a consultant to perform Community Outreach and Park Design. Staff intends to bring this award to City Council in Q2 (November 2025). The P&R Commission will not occur until late Q2 or early Q3 because the selected consultant must do outreach workshops with the community to develop park alternatives. These community workshops are anticipated to be completed in late Q2.

Parks & Recreation Commission Public
Input
Staff solicited quotes to perform public
outreach and design of the L7 Property for a
Park. City Council awarded a Design
Contract for the L7 property on December
10, 2025. Community Outreach is scheduled
to begin in February 2026 with design
concepts to follow.

Initiate planning discretionary permit
process
The first community workshop to discuss desired park amenities was held on April 7, 2026. There will be two more community workshops in Q4 that will help shape the conceptual layout of the park. Once all workshops are completed, a concept plan will be brought to the Parks & Recreations Commission for recommendation.

Host second round of public
information/input meetings
Staff held Workshop #2 on 6/22/2026 and received public input on design concept options. Staff will host Workshop #3 in Q2 FY 2026-27.

Engineering
B
Explore the possibility of adding a public recreational trail within the Beach Street development open space area
Discuss with land owner the possibility of adding
a trail easement over the property
Staff met with the Beach Street HOA in September to discuss options for the open space within the HOA. Options included:
- Developing a trail,
- Donating or selling the open space to the City, and
- Exploring a partnership through the PPCAP program to support stewardship of the open space.

Staff are providing the HOA with the original entitlement documents, which outline the conditions for the open space, including an open space easement and stewardship guidelines.

Recon Environmental is reviewing the entitlement documents and assessing environmental requirements for managing the space, including removal of nonnative species.

A follow-up meeting between staff and the HOA is scheduled for Q2 to review the findings and recommendations from Recon.

Determine impact of existing easements,
and determine permit requirements for
extension of trail
Recon Environmental advised that initial
environmental studies are needed to
determine if environmental permits are
required. Initial environmental studies are
also needed to determine if CEQA is
required and/or if there is a CEQA
Exemption. Based on high level reviews,
CDFW streambed alteration agreement
(FGC § 1602) will be required for any
trimming or vegetation removal for a trail.

Staff have provided entitlement documents
and information regarding vegetation
removal and restoration within the open
space. The HOA requested information to
determine if they wish to remove vegetation
to discourage unauthorized individuals within
the open space. Staff will meet with the HOA
to discuss next steps in Q3 after the HOA
has reviewed and evaluated the options.

If trail easement possible include public
input during a P&R Commission Meeting
Staff provided the requested information to the HOA related to permitting and costs for the open space. The HOA has stated that they do not have funding to perform restoration or vegetation removal in the open space.

Staff requested meetings with the HOA in Q3 to discuss a trail easement.

The HOA has not yet identified a time to meet to discuss the trail easement.

Prepare Trail Design The Beach Street HOA Representatives have not approved action regarding the trail on the West side of their property. The City can not take action in this area without an agreement with the HOA. We will continue to check in with the HOA representatives.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
C
Establish strategic partnerships with key organizations, such as the County of San Diego, Nature Collective, and Escondido Creek Conservancy, to acquire and protect open space in the City of Encinitas
Organize Meetings with possible partners to
discuss acquiring and protecting open space
On 10/06/2025, staff met with open space partners managing the San Elijo Nature Center and Lagoon to discuss potential collaborations for public education programs and City support for San Elijo Lagoon preservation.

Begin meeting with possible partners Staff worked with the San Diego Botanical Garden and the Youth Commission to
organize a volunteer invasive plant removal
project. Other volunteer events between nonprofit organizations and the youth commissioners are in the planning phase
and anticipated to occur in Q3.

Discuss possible partnerships with City
Commissions (P&R and Environmental)
On March 11, 2026, staff attended the San Elijo Lagoon Oversight Meeting to continue discussions related to protecting and acquiring open space. The meeting was attended by the Nature Collective, CDFW and County of San Diego Parks and Recreation. PRCA met with The Escondido Creek Conservancy (TECC) Executive Director Ann Van Leer, and discussed ways to communicate about open space preservation and stewardship. TECC is seeking land to add to their current parcels along the Escondido Creek in Encinitas for a future open space preserve.

Present Report to City Council on
partnership possibilities for open space
acquisition and protection of open
space
The annual report on the Habitat Stewardship Program will include information on additional open space and partnership possibilities. That report is planned for Q2 FY 2026-27. PRCA has strengthened partnerships with San Elijo Lagoon Partners and the Escondido Creek Conservancy.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
III. Safe and efficient
mobility and circulation
for all modes of
transportation

3.1 Mobility Coordinator to engage regional transportation partner agencies (i.e.

NCTD, SANDAG, etc.) to explore public transportation and funding opportunities that locally support regional approach
Explore public transportation incentives and
partnerships.

4.1 Acquisition of open space

3.3 GOAL 4: Expand the Habitat Stewardship Program
Improve alternate transportation routes

3.2 Revisit and update the Active Transportation Plan
(ATP)
Set meetings with partner agencies & neighboring
cities to discuss regional opportunities
City Mobility Manager met with neighboring cities to discuss regional opportunities. He has been actively working to engage with regional agencies, neighboring cities, and other stakeholders on public transportation and grant opportunities. Regular communication has been established with neighboring city staff, including transportation and mobility planners and managers, in cities of Solana Beach, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. These conversations focused on understanding concerns, constraints, and deficiencies in existing public transportation, discussing efforts in the areas of micro transit and micromobility, learning about any alternate transportation programs coordinated or partnered with their agencies, and exploring shared interests.

In addition to these city-level discussions, staff has been involved in various regional groups, participating on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Flexible Fleets Task Force and their Mobility Working Groups. These roles provide direct engagement with regional policy and planning efforts, helping us align our city's goals with broader regional strategies. We are also engaging NCTD, our service provider, to learn more about their micro transit program, to inquire about the possibility of additional routes and schedules, and to gain a better understanding of ridership and effectiveness of fixed route service in Encinitas. A notable focus of our current work is the Encinitas Age Friendly Initiative, a San Diego Foundation grant-funded project in partnership with San Diego State University and AARP. This initiative includes a dedicated focus area on Mobility/Transportation. We're in the process of launching four community workshops to gather input from the public, which start this month. More information about this project is found here:
https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-culturalarts/recreation-programs/community-senior-center/adults-50-plus/age-friendlyencinitas.

The City's Microtransit Study is in progress and includes coordination with regional transportation partner agencies to gather program ideas, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities. A public meeting on microtransit to support the study is scheduled for May 4 and a community survey is currently available. On March 27, SANDAG announced their call for projects for their Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program. Grant applications are due June 26, 2026 and project awards would be announced in October 2026. The City's microtransit study is anticipated to be complete in summer 2026. Timing is such that the City could consider applying for SANDAG grant funding for a pilot microtransit program this round.

Meet with stakeholder partners & discuss
strategy to pursue regional grants.

Evaluate grant opportunities
Staff is communicating with NCTD's
Manager of Service Planning to schedule a
meeting. The goals are to inform NCTD
about the City's Micro transit Study and
request an update on the NCTD+ pilot
program (currently operating in San Marcos
and Vista) and its expansion plans.

Encinitas was ranked in Tier 2 for future
NCTD+ deployment due to low performance
in the area of equity, despite scoring well in
efficiency, points of interest, and transit
connectivity. NCTD had previously indicated
expansion could happen as soon as 2026,
contingent on performance, feasibility, and
securing external funding.

The City's Micro transit Study includes
analysis of the NCTD+ model as a program
alternate. Staff is actively monitoring
upcoming SANDAG Flexible Fleet Grant
Program (expected NOFO in winter/spring)
as a potential funding source to explore a
pilot-scale micro transit program, possibly in
partnership with NCTD.

Development
Services
Meet with stakeholders & evaluate grant
opportunities
In May, staff re-engaged with NCTD on the possibility of a NCTD+ program in Encinitas. NCTD staff indicated that, at this time, a partnership is not an option because there are other jurisdictions are next in line for NCTD+ implementation according to NCTD's Microtransit Pilot Program Suitability Analysis. On 5/4/26, the City held a public workshop to gather input on microtransit. A first draft of the Microtransit Study was provided to City staff in July 2026.

In summer 2026, City staff plan to engage key stakeholders to further inform the draft study, prior to finalizing any recommended program options. Staff anticipates bringing the final draft to City Council for consideration in the fall.

Application for grants to implement the recommended microtransit program may occur after the Microtransit Study is complete.

Meet with stakeholders & evaluate grant
opportunities
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D
As part of the private development permitting process, seek partnerships for the inclusion/preservation of open space
Identify areas in City where quality open space
and conservation lands should be preserved
Staff prepared a map of private and publicly owned open spaces and parks. This map would allow a qualified biologist to identify areas in City where quality open space and conservation lands should be preserved and seek partnerships for these key high quality open space areas.

Identify new opportunities to expand
adjacent to these areas and in private
development applications
Staff continues to explore opportunities to
expand sensitive habitat areas while
evaluating private development applications.

Several Housing Element (HE) sites and
smaller projects have progressed through
this process. The Resource Management
Element of the General Plan and the Hillside
Inland Bluff overlay zone within the EMC
support staff's actions.

Identify potential partners such as Nature
Collective, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation,
other non-profits, developers or property
owners to expand open space and
conservation areas
Staff continues to explore opportunities to expand sensitive habitat areas while evaluating private development applications. Several HE sites and smaller projects have progressed through this process. The Resource Management Element of the General Plan and the Hillside Inland Bluff overlay zone within the EMC support staff's actions.

Develop list of willing partners with their
policy/requirements for open space
partnerships
The General Plan Resource Management Element amendment is a focused update (not a comprehensive update) to comply with two new bills to ensure the element remains in compliance with state law. The project was approved by Planning Commission on 8/20/2026 and is tentatively scheduled for City Council on 10/14/2026. The focused amendment includes new and revised policies to support this goal.

In coordination with the PRCA Department, staff has compiled a list of organizations for potentially partnerships to include the Nature Collective, SD County Parks, California State Parks, SDG&E, NCTD, Caltrans, the Manchester Preserve, and various HOAs.

Development
Services
E
Pursue grant opportunities for open space acquisition. Evaluate Available Grants Initial grant research revealed a common challenge: most opportunities require a 50% funding match or other upfront financial commitments from the applicant agency. This highlights the importance of identifying partners with greater financial capacity to support land acquisition and management.

Examples of grants:
-Land and Water Conservation Fund (via California State Parks): Requires a 50% match and compliance with federal long-term use restrictions and environmental review processes.
-Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership: Also requires a 50% match and prioritizes projects in disadvantaged census tracts.

Evaluate Available Grants Staff and Recon Environmental have discussed open space grants with the
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB). No
specific program has been identified at this
time. WCB is currently interested in funding
a restoration grant at Indian Head Canyon.

Staff created a new interdepartmental grant
team that will search for, apply, and manage
various interdisciplinary grants that will
support the City Council goals, Department
Goals and Capital Improvement Program.

Report to City Council on Grant
Opportunities and Apply For Appropriate
Grants
WCB reopened the open space restoration grant based on guidance from the State. The program was paused in Q2/Q3. Staff is working with Recon Environmental to develop a scope of work for a grant at Indian Head Canyon to augment the Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program. If awarded a grant, WCB requires a 20% match.

Staff met with the San Elijo Lagoon Oversight Committee, and the Executive Director of The Escondido Creek Conservancy to discuss the City supporting future grant opportunities for other partner agencies purchasing and protecting open space parcels.

Report to City Council on Grant
Opportunities and Apply For
Appropriate Grants
The California Department of Parks and Recreation's Office of Grants and Local Services has opened the Land and Water Conservation Funding Cycle. Initial applications are due 1/14/2027. PVAC staff will attend the 9/28/2026 grant workshop to seek assistance in applying for the grant.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
A
Perform updated baseline surveys at Indian Head Canyon, Open Space 1 and Open Space 2 and develop a stewardship plan for each site Work with open space partners to define timeline
for the process to create baseline surveys
Indian Head Canyon (IHC):

Baseline surveys have been completed. The data is being used to develop the scope of work for the next EHSP site at IHC. Staff are preparing a contract amendment with the San Diego Botanic Garden to include this work, which will be presented to City Council for approval in October.

Open Space 1 and 2:

Baseline surveys are scheduled for completion in Q3 (January 2026).

Partners to continue to begin baseline
surveys based on nesting season
City Council approved the scope of work for
IHC. Staff revised the scope of work based
on direction from City Council to utilize
adaptive management in lieu of wire fencing
and gabion baskets. Baseline surveys for
Open Space 1 and 2 are scheduled to occur
in Q3.

Provide Update to City Council on the
survey open space projects
Baseline surveys for Open Space 1 and 2 have were completed in Q3.

Staff and Recon Environmental will use the baseline surveys to develop scopes of work for the open space areas in Q4.

Complete surveys with timeline based
on nesting seasons
Restoration work at Indian Head Canyon started in Q4 and is continuing in Fall and Winter of FY 2026-27. Initial drafts of scope of work for restoration projects in Open Space 1 & 2 were completed in Q4 and will lead to the restoration efforts in those open space parcels.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
B
Prepare updated cost estimates for the long-term stewardship of each site, incorporating new data and best practices for habitat conservation N/A
Cost estimates for each site will be developed in Q3, incorporating new data and best practices in habitat conservation.

N/A
Cost estimates are being developed
throughout Q3 starting with sites under
active management. Sites that are next in
line based the priority in the Initial
Assessment will also be developed.

Request cost estimates for each site from
partners
Baseline surveys are complete and will be used to develop updated cost estimates and scopes of work in Q4.

Include cost estimates in City Council
Budget Process
Open Space restoration was included in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts FY 2026-27 operations budget.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
C
Explore diverse funding sources, including government grants, private donations, and public-private partnerships, to ensure financial sustainability Evaluate Available Grants Initial grant research revealed a common challenge: most funding opportunities require a 50% match or other upfront financial commitments. This underscores the importance of identifying partners with greater financial capacity to support land stewardship efforts.

In Q2, PRCA will initiate discussions with potential partners such as the Escondido Creek Conservancy and Nature Collective, both of whom own and manage land within the City of Encinitas.

PRCA is preparing a grant application for habitat restoration and enhancement at Indian Head Canyon.
- Restoration activities will include: non-native species control, erosion control, nonnative tree removal, container plant installation, and seed installation. - Enhancement activities will focus on: non-native species control, seed installation, and access control to deter off-trail foot traffic in sensitive areas. - The anticipated grant request is approximately $200,000–$300,000 to support all restoration and enhancement efforts.

Evaluate Available Grants WCB is currently interested in funding a restoration grant at Indian Head Canyon.

Staff will continue to work with WCB to
identify a potential scope and return to City
Council for an application approval in Q4.

Apply for Grants For Appropriate
Grants
The California Department of Parks and Recreation's Office of Grants and Local Services has opened the Land and Water Conservation Funding Cycle. Initial applications will be due on 1/14/27. PVAC staff will attend the 9/28/2026 grant workshop to seek assistance in applying for the grant. The City applied for a California Arts Council, Arts and Youth Program grant was not chosen at this time.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art

4.3 Native Plants Ordinance A
Adopt the Native Plant Ordinance Present draft Ordinance to Environmental Commission
1st Community outreach meeting was in March 2025; 2nd meeting was in June 2025. Since July staff has been finalizing the draft ordinance, preparing a list of educational materials, preparing potential incentive programs, and completing the CEQA exemption documentation. A joint UFAC and Environmental Commission meeting is scheduled in Q2 (November 4th).

Present to Planning Commission A joint meeting with UFAC and Environmental Commission was held on
November 4, 2025.

Staff anticipates this project will go to
Planning Commission in February 2026 and
City Council thereafter.

Present draft ordinance to City Council On March 25, 2026, the City Council introduced a Native Plant Ordinance (Ordinance 2026-07). It was subsequently adopted on April 15, 2026.

Amend Municipal Code to incorporate
new ordinance
This objective has been completed.

Development
Services
A
Update the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP) and pursue SANDAG's Regional Beach Sand Project III (RBSP III) and other regional sand replenishment programs to include objective standards to prioritize sand placement north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this fiscal
year will be prioritized to be placed north of
Beacon's Beach. Staff continue to coordinate
with SANDAG on RBSP III to include sand
placement north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to
coordinate with CA Fish and Wildlife to negotiate
placement of sand from Batiquitos Lagoon
dredge north of Beacon's. Add polices in the
Resource Management Element update to allow
for additional sand placement citywide, in
addition to north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed north of Beacon's Beach. Staff extended all associated SCOUP permits 10 years to 2034-35. Staff continues to coordinate with SANDAG on RBSP III to include sand placement north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to coordinate with CA Fish and Wildlife to negotiate placement of sand from Batiquitos Lagoon dredge north of Beacon's. Staff has drafted polices in the Resource Management Element update to focus on beach sand as a “resource to be managed long-term” and to allow for additional sand placement citywide, in addition to north of Beacon's Beach.

All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to
continue to coordinate with SANDAG on
RBSP III to include sand placement north
of Beacon's Beach. Upon successful
coordination with CDFW, place sand
from Batiquitos Lagoon dredge north of
Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach, including
approximately 3,000 to 15,000 cubic yards
from the SANDAG Batiquitos Lagoon
railroad bridge double tracking project this
year and 10,000 cubic yards from the
Greystar development.

Staff continues to coordinate with SANDAG
on RBSP III to include sand placement north
of Beacon's Beach. The central basin
Batiquitos Lagoon dredge has been delayed
by CDFW due to insufficient funding.

City staff will coordinate with CDFW prior to
any future dredging to negotiate placement
of sand from Batiquitos Lagoon dredge
north of Beacons.

Staff continues to coordinate with SANDAG on RBSP III to include sand placement north of Beacons Beach. The City's SCOUP Program was updated in early 2025 with renewed resource agency permits (10 more years) and State Lands lease (15 more years). Staff is in the process of acquiring additional permits to expand sand placement options for the SCOUP Program, focusing on locations between Beacons and Ponto.

This will be a multi-year effort involving environmental analysis and permit negotiation.

All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be
placed north of Beacon's Beach. Staff
to continue to coordinate with SANDAG
on RBSP III to include sand placement
north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects completed in FY 2025-26 were placed north of Beacons Beach. In January 2025, app. 6,000 cubic yards of sand from the SANDAG Batiquitos Lagoon railroad bridge double tracking project was added to the beach south of Ponto. In March, app.9,000 cubic yards of sand from the Greystar development was added to the beach between Beacons and Grandview. The planned dredge of the central basin of Batiquitos Lagoon was postponed until next year by CDFW due to insufficient funds. City staff will coordinate with CDFW prior to any future dredging to negotiate placement of sand north of Beacons. Staff continues to coordinate with SANDAG on RBSP III to include sand placement north of Beacons Beach. The City's SCOUP Program was updated in early 2025 with renewed resource agency permits (+10 yrs) and State Lands lease (+15 yrs). Staff is acquiring amended permits to expand sand placement options for the SCOUP Program between Beacons and Ponto. In Q4, staff assessed the project scope and reviewed studies and data to begin amending the SCOUP permit, launching a multi-year process of environmental analysis and permit negotiation. This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Focus Area 4, Goal 2, Objective 4.2.1, continue and expand sand replenishment on all beaches (e.g. Beacons north to Ponto).

Development
Services
B
Implement the approved dredging of the San Elijo and Batiquitos Lagoons San Elijo Lagoon aquatic dredging anticipated to be completed in June. Being dredged by lagoon
manager, County/Nature Collective
San Elijo Lagoon aquatic and inlet dredging was completed by the lagoon manager, Nature Collective, in spring and summer of 2025. This brought back proper tidal flow in and out of the lagoon. Sand placement was at Cardiff State Beach. Batiquitos Lagoon dredging is anticipated to occur as soon as late Fall 2025, contingent on lagoon manager California Department of Fish and Wildlife and State Lands Commission project coordination and adequate state agency funding. Sand placement to be north of Beacon’s Beach.

Batiquitos Lagoon dredging anticipated
to be complete in Sept. Being dredged
by lagoon manager, CA Fish and Wildlife
San Elijo Lagoon aquatic and inlet dredging
was completed by the lagoon manager,
Nature Collective, in Summer 2025.

Approximately 73,000 cubic yards of
sediment was placed at Cardiff State Beach.

Batiquitos Lagoon central basin dredging
was delayed by CDFW. Excess sediment
materials from the Batiquitos Lagoon
railroad bridge double tracking project
(managed by SANDAG) is anticipated to be
placed north of Beacon's in January 2026,
2027 and 2028 until railroad completion.

N/A
San Elijo Lagoon aquatic and inlet dredging was completed by the lagoon manager, Nature Collective, in Summer 2025. Approximately 73,000 cubic yards of sediment was placed at Cardiff State Beach on the seaward side of the Cardiff Living Shoreline. Another dredge of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026. Sediment for this dredge is again being placed at Cardiff State Beach; final quantities to be provided in the Q4 update.

Batiquitos Lagoon central basin dredging which was expected to occur this FY but was delayed to FY26-27 by CDFW. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of excess sediment materials from the Batiquitos Lagoon railroad bridge double tracking project (managed by SANDAG) was placed north of Beacons at Batiquitos State Beach in January 2026.

Additional sediment from the double tracking project is expected to be available for beach placement between Beacons and South Ponto in 2027 and 2028.

N/A
San Elijo Lagoon aquatic and inlet dredging was completed by the lagoon manager, Nature Collective, in summer 2025, placing approximately 73,000 cubic yards of sediment at Cardiff State Beach on the seaward side of the Cardiff Living Shoreline. Another dredge of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet was completed in March 2026, placing approximately 17,000 cubic yards of sediment at on the seaward side of the Cardiff Living Shoreline.

Batiquitos Lagoon central basin dredging, which was expected to occur FY26, was delayed to a future year by CDFW. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of excess sediment materials from the Batiquitos Lagoon railroad bridge double tracking project (managed by SANDAG) was placed north of Beacons at Batiquitos State Beach in January 2026. Additional sediment from the double tracking project is expected to be available for beach placement between Beacons and South Ponto in 2027 and 2028.

Development
Services
C
Explore partnering with City of Carlsbad on sand replenishment opportunities in Leucadia north to Ponto State Beach
Explore and refine relationships with City of
Carlsbad, CA State Parks, and CA Fish and
Wildlife staff to look at opportunities for sand
replenishment in areas north of Beacons
Staff continue to explore and refine relationships with City of Carlsbad, CA State Parks, and CA Fish and Wildlife staff to look at opportunities for sand replenishment in areas north of Beacons. Currently, this coordination is occurring on the SANDAG/LOSSAN railroad expansion project. Sand excavated from this project will be placed at North Ponto/Batiquitos State Beach during the Fall of 2025 through 2028. N/A
Staff continues to explore and refine
relationships with City of Carlsbad, CA State
Parks, and CA Fish and Wildlife staff to look
at opportunities for sand replenishment in
areas north of Beacons.

Currently, this coordination is occurring on
the SANDAG/LOSSAN railroad expansion
project. Sand excavated from this project will
b l d t N th P t /B ti it St t
N/A
Staff continues to explore and refine relationships with City of Carlsbad, CA State Parks, and CA Fish and Wildlife staff to look at opportunities for sand replenishment in areas north of Beacons.

Currently, this coordination is occurring on the SANDAG/LOSSAN railroad expansion project. Sand excavated from this project will be placed at North Ponto/Batiquitos State Beach during Winter 2026, 2027, and 2028.

N/A
Staff continues to explore and refine relationships with City of Carlsbad, CA State Parks, and CA Fish and Wildlife staff to look at opportunities for sand replenishment in areas north of Beacons.

Development
Services

5.2 Solar Panels on municipal buildings A
Identify the process and funding opportunities with cost benefit analysis to implement solar projects at existing municipal facilities Identify process, funding and cost-benefit
concurrent with Benefit Cost Analysis in 5.3A
Staff is working with CAP Update consultant to complete a Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) of all proposed CAP measures, including installation of solar at municipal facilities. The BCA will include evaluation of the process and funding opportunities to implement solar projects at existing municipal facilities.

Present results to City Council along with
updated draft CAP or separately,
whichever is preferred
Results will be presented to the City Council
in Spring 2026.

Implement City Council direction The CAP Update Cost Analysis is complete and includes a summary of the process and funding opportunities with cost benefit analysis to implement solar projects at existing municipal facilities. The Cost Analysis is tentatively scheduled to go to City Council in May.

Implement City Council direction The CAP Update Cost Analysis is complete and includes a summary of the process and funding opportunities with cost benefit analysis to implement solar projects at existing municipal facilities. The draft updated CAP and Cost Analysis were presented to City Council on 5/25/26. A second Council Workshop to discuss the CAP and Cost Analysis has tentatively been scheduled for 9/23/26.

Development
Services
A
Complete a cost-benefit analysis comparing total cost of implementing each CAP measure to the benefits including GHG reductions (metric is MTCO2e) and community co-benefits (i.e. tree plantings). This analysis will produce a prioritized list of measures based on cost and emissions reductions Conduct Benefit Cost Analysis (City Council
approved analysis contract on 5/28/25)
A contract amendment was approved by Council in spring of 2025 that will enable the Energy Policy Initiatives Center to conduct a BCA for all proposed CAP measures.

Present Benefit Cost Analysis to City
Council along with updated draft CAP
Results will be presented to the City Council
in Spring 2026.

N/A
The CAP Update Cost Analysis is complete and includes a cost-benefit analysis and an implementation cost analysis. The analysis includes a prioritized list of measures based on cost and emissions reductions. The draft updated CAP and Cost Analysis were presented to Council to Council on 5/25/26. A second Council Workshop to discuss the CAP and Cost Analysis has tentatively been scheduled for 9/23/26.

This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Focus Area 4, Goal 3, Objective 4.3.1, update the Climate Action Plan to include cost metrics.

Development
Services
B
Update CAP to include measures to incentivize and/or subsidize the implementation of the GHG reduction measures
Update draft CAP to include incentives and
subsidy measures
The current update to the draft CAP includes incentives and subsidy measures. Present updated draft CAP with incentives and subsidy measures to City
Council
Results will be presented to the City Council
in Spring 2026.

N/A
The draft updated CAP is complete and includes measures to incentivize and subsidize implementation of GHG reduction measures. The draft updated CAP is tentatively scheduled to go to City Council in May.

N/A
The draft updated CAP is complete and includes measures to incentivize and subsidize implementation of GHG reduction measures. The draft updated CAP and Cost Analysis were presented to Council to Council on 5/25/26. A second Council Workshop to discuss the CAP and Cost Analysis has tentatively been scheduled for 9/23/26.

This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Focus Area 4, Goal 3, Objective 4.3.1, update the Climate Action Plan to include cost metrics.

Development
Services
C
Include environmental and shoreline metrics and data on the Open Data portal Inventory data and assess data quality. Assess what is already available on Climate Dashboard
Environmental and shoreline metrics and data are currently on the City's website on the Climate Dashboard. City staff ensure linkage to this data on the Open Data portal.

Inventory data and assess data quality.

Assess what is already available on
Climate Dashboard
Environmental and shoreline metrics and
data are currently on the City's website on
the Climate Dashboard. City staff is
coordinating a link to existing data on the
open data portal.

Inventory data and assess data quality.

Assess what is already available on Climate
Dashboard
The IT department is launching a new open data portal in April 2026. The data portal will include a link to the Climate Dashboard which provides public access to the latest CAP Annual Monitoring Report and coastal data through 2025.

Implement Open Data portal for 5
measures
This objective has been completed.

Development
Services
GOAL 6: Work with community organizations to support
projects and programs that preserve community
character
Accelerate expansion of program
IV. Leadership &
Stewardship of Our
Environment, Shoreline
and Open Space

4.2 5.1 Explore opportunities to increase beach sand
quantities

5.3 Advance the Climate Action Plan with data-driven
results
GOAL 5: Climate Action Plan
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6.1 Pursue Historic/Arts Districts A
Lead a collaborative effort with key community organizations to explore the official recognition of the City of Encinitas as a Cultural District upon City Council approval
Identify the process and implications of the
creation of a self-designated Cultural District
PRCA presented a report to City Council on 06/25/2025, recommending submission of an application to the California Arts Council for designation as a California Cultural District under Assembly Bill 189.
- City Council opted not to proceed with the application at that time and directed staff to further explore and clarify potential impacts on zoning and housing.

At the 09/04/2025 meeting of the Cultural Tourism Committee, a subcommittee was formed to study the potential benefits of establishing a Cultural, Historic, and/or Arts District or Zone.

The first meeting of the Cultural District/Zone Subcommittee was held on 09/18/2025.
- Members included: Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, PRCA Director Dave Knopp, and representatives from the Encinitas Historical Society, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Encinitas 101, and Cardiff 101.
- The subcommittee will begin meeting regularly starting in October.

Report findings to City Council for
direction
San Diego Arts Matters awarded the City of
Encinitas, through Arts Commissioner Carla
Roemer and Director Dave Knopp a
Certificate of Completion of the Local Arts
Agency Learning Network. This was a year
long training in which 10 agencies with art
sections met to learn about art management
and share best practices. Art Districts is
one of the discussion topics and staff has
gathered ideas that will be shared at Cultural
Tourism Subcommittee Meetings in Q3.

TBD (based on City Council direction)
The Cultural Tourism Subcommittee did hold a meeting in Q3. However, staff shared some examples of cultural and historical trails and loops in other areas of the United State were shared from Arizona and Texas.

Staff continues to support the Committee with examples of cultural trails / loops and plan to meet in Q4 to discuss the role that the Chamber of Commerce, business organizations, and the City can partner to develop Cultural or Historic Loops.

TBD (based on City Council direction)
The Cultural Tourism Committee subcommittee on Cultural Loops continues to work on the loop concept with the goal of establishing a couple of loops for testing.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
A
Explore the creation of an Economic Development/Business Commission Draft Ordinance to develop a Economic Development/Business Commission
The first draft of the Ordinance to Establish an Economic Development/Business Commission will be brought to City Council for discussion and staff direction on 11/12/2025.

City Council to consider the Draft
Ordinance. After adoption of Ordinance,
City Clerk will initiate recruitment process
for commissioners
Council discussed the business commission
proposal at the November 19, 2025 City
Council Meeting. The Ordinance to
Establish the Business Commission was
introduced at the December 17, 2025 City
Council Meeting. Adoption of the Ordinance
is scheduled to occur at the January 21,
2026 City Council meeting.

City Council to consider applications and
select commissioners
The City Council appointed eight new Commissioners to the Business Commission on March 11, 2026. Recruitment for the District 3 position is open until April 9, 2026.

Start holding commissioner meetings
per the Ordinance
The Business Commission held three meetings in FY 2025-26 which supported the creation of the FY 2026-27 Business Commission Work Plan that was approved by the City Council on 8/19/2026.

City Manager's Office
B
Explore the opportunity to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the Economic Development/Business Commission
Release RFP for consultant to prepare the plan The RFP for the Economic Development Strategic Plan consultant was released on September 25, 2025 and closes on October 23, 2025. If a consultant is selected, the contract will be brought to Council for approval in December.

Select a consultant and execute
agreement; Initiate data collection and
outreach phases of the contract
City staff worked with the Encinitas Chamber
of Commerce, Cardiff, Encinitas, and
Leucadia 101 Main Street Associations to
evaluate the proposals in December 2025.

Staff will interview the top firms in January
2026. An agreement to work with the
selected consultant will be present to City
Council in Q3.

Complete remaining phases and prepare
draft plan
Per City Council direction, staff will work with the Business Commission to develop a plan to complete the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

City Council to consider and approve
the final plan
This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Goal 5, Objective 5.2.1, bring plan forward to City Council for approval with the Business Commission involvement; included within that plan will be the creation of a future marketing plan to support the EDSP City Manager's Office

7.2 Analyze business permit review process A
Identify the most common permits requested by businesses and develop a streamline plan for those permit types. Map the current process and identify ways to streamline the permit and plan review for local businesses Conduct analysis to identify the most common
permits requested by businesses
Conducting a comprehensive review of permit processes, including clarifying the current business guide, researching the EPL system for regulatory, building, and discretionary business permits, and analyzing how similar cities manage their business procedures.

Map out the current process for those
identified permits
Over a five-year dataset, staff identified the
most frequently requested business permits
and used these insights to prioritize processimprovement efforts.

Staff also conducted an analysis of how
comparable cities handle the similar permits.

Mapped the current workflows for the
highest-volume business permits,
establishing a clear baseline for
understanding existing processes and
pinpointing opportunities for future
enhancements.

Lastly, staff held a Business Process
Workshop on November 17, 2025.

Develop a streamline processing plan for
the identified permits
Staff analyzed historical business permit activity and compared the City’s process with eight other cities. Opportunities were identified to improve predictability, transparency, and processing timelines while maintaining regulatory standards. A phased improvement approach is proposed, including short
‑
, mid
‑
, and long
‑
term measures. Short
‑
Term: Highlight
common permit issues upfront for applicants. Consolidate or create checklists for discretionary and building permits. Provide clear process flow charts for public use. Prioritize business reviews based on outstanding corrections. Assess and adjust internal review timelines to improve turnaround. Mid
‑
Term: Establish methods to address review
cycles, inactive projects, and missed timelines. Work with IT to implement a Decision Engine AI to guide users through complex processes.

Long
‑
Term: Adopt evolving AI tools to improve staff efficiency. Review and clarify business code standards to reduce ambiguity. Coordinate with permitting authorities to expand administrative approvals and expedite processing.

Present plan to City Council for
concurrence
This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Goal 3, Objective 5.3.1, to conduct process mapping analysis and develop recommendations based upon the results.

Development
Services
A
Staff to conduct a minimum of 2 workshops with businesses per year and report outcome of workshops to City Council
Plan Workshop #1 Workshop #1 will be held on 11/17/2025 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. Staff is finalizing the first round of promotional materials and will be partnering with the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, and the 101 Main Street Associations to promote the workshop.

Anticipated topics may included:
- How to obtain a business license in the City of Encinitas - How to navigate the City's permitting process and tips for improving permit processing wait times
- What is a Use Permit and when will you need one
Hold Workshop #1 Workshop #1 was held on November 17,
2025 with 13 participants.

Plan Workshop #2 Workshop #2 is planned to occur on May 26, 2026 from 4pm-6pm at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. The primary topics will include:

Branding 101, Social Media Best Practices, Introduction to SEO/SEM.

Hold Workshop #2 Workshop #2 was held on 5/26/20026 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. Presentation topics included Branding 101, Social Media Best Practices, Introduction to SEO/SEM. There were approximately 20 attendees.

City Manager's Office
B
Develop and implement an outreach plan with businesses to increase awareness of resources and opportunities in Encinitas
Continue implementing the Business Visits
Program
The City Manager's Office has developed the Encinitas R.A.V.E.S. Business Program. R.A.V.E.S. stand for retention, attraction, vitality, engagement, and support which are core values for Economic Development. The program includes the monthly business visits, survey opportunities, and workshops. This program will assist the City by identifying ways to increase business retention and attraction in Encinitas.

Leverage the work efforts of the ED
Strategic Plan to identify more
opportunities to engage businesses
The consultant for the Strategic Plan has yet
to be selected. Staff developed a strategy to
connect with businesses informally to
improve opportunities to connect with
businesses on a larger scale, sharing
resources and contact information.

Develop an outreach plan as part of the ED
Strategic Plan
Per City Council direction, staff will work with the Business Commission to develop an outreach plan as a part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan discussion.

Approve outreach plan (as part of the
ED Strategic Plan)
This objective will be carried over to the FY 2026-27 City Council Workplan Goal 5, Objective 5.2.1, bring plan forward to City Council for approval with the Business Commission involvement; included within that plan will be the creation of a future marketing plan to support the EDSP City Manager's Office C
Expand Business Visit Program up to 42 visits per year Develop a plan to increase business visits up to 21 visits for the remainder of CY2025 and 21
visits for the first half of CY2026; Complete a
total of 11 business visits by the end of this
quarter
Under the R.A.V.E.S. Business Program, staff completed 14 business visits in CY2025 and are projecting to meet the CY2025 goal of 21 visits. Since July, staff conducted seven business visits. Staff plans to conduct 1-2 visits per week to meet the CY2026 goal.

Complete a total of 10 business visits by
the end of this quarter
Staff completed 7 business visits this
quarter and 23 business visits in CY25. The
7 businesses included:
-Besta Wan Pizza House
-Studio Barre
-The Mudd House
-San Diego Botanic Garden
-Ecke YMCA
-Unoptical
-Belmont Village Senior Living
Complete a total of 10 business visits by
the end of this quarter
Staff completed 8 business visits this quarter.
-Golf Mart
-Seacrest Village
-Bing Surf
-Daves Rock Garden
-Beachside Development
-Belmont Senior Village
-San Dieguito Heritage Museum
-The Grauer School
Additionally, staff implemented a new outreach program titled, "Walk and Talks", canvassing the commercial districts to meet business owners and representatives, support businesses with on demand requests, pass out business cards and advise on appropriate resources. Through the Walk and Talks program, staff dedicated time in Leucadia and the Encinitas Ranch Town Center connecting with and providing resources to over a dozen businesses.

Complete a total of 11 business visits
by the end of this quarter
Staff completed 7 business visits this quarter.
-Floor Store & Design
-Mira Costa College
-Coastal Roots Farm
-Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates
-Bing Surfboards
-Mochicis
-Comfort Inn Encinitas
Staff also completed 3 Walk and Talks in Cardiff, Downtown Encinitas and the Villa Encinitas Plaza. Staff partnered with the Cardiff and Encinitas 101 Main Street Associations, the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and the Villa Encinitas Plaza property manager to go store to store handing out City resources, answering questions, and advise on various business related topics.

City Manager's Office
A
Explore grant writing support opportunities; Develop a grant writing process based on best practices/industry standards
Create grant process roadmap and assess AI
use
Staff identified scenarios when AI may be used for granting writing. This objective will be supported with funding that was adopted in FY 2025-26 for grant writing services.

Implement AI for time and cost efficiency
including training
Staff created a new interdepartmental grant
team that will search for, apply, and manage
various interdisciplinary grants that will
support the City Council goals, Department
Goals and Capital Improvement Program. AI
will be integrated into the grant teams
process.

Consultant services may also be used by the
grant team depending on the type, amount
and complexity of each grant to administer.

Define grant program goals. The Grant Team continues to evaluate all grants as each are announced.

In Q3 the team completed the following goals:
- Interviewed and selected consultants to assist the Grant Team with sourcing, applying, and managing future grants.
- Created a tracking process to monitor the progress of all grants that are applied for.
- Scheduled on-boarding process with grant writing consultants.

Report to City Council on grants being
pursued and other funding opportunities
to improve City programs and facilities
In FY 2025-26, the City's Grant Team:
- Applied for 4 grants
- Total value of $1.96M
- Focused on equipment/vehicles, Fire Equipment/Personnel, and Wildfire Prevention.

Focus will continue on maximizing the City's Grant Consultant to support all Departments in the City to seek, evaluate, apply, and monitor any grant funds that can support the City Council's Work Plan.

City Manager's Office
A
Update General Plan (Safety Element) and Municipal Code to include Fire Code objective standards to support fire safety findings for future development including housing
Adopt Cal Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Ordinances
Maps and Fire Codes were adopted on 05/21/2025. Adopt new Fire Code Standards Fire Code Amendments were completed on December 10, 2025. Staff is working on
aligning current efforts with the General Plan
Safety Element.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

Fire
B
Develop a policy requiring necessary intersection improvements as a condition of development approval
Research best practices and other jurisdictions Staff has researched practices used in other jurisdictions. This includes conducting research within the San Diego County as well as Southern California. In Q2, staff will compile and analyze the practices of similar cities. Additionally, staff have coordinated with industry experts to obtain information about what is understood to be best practices of similar cities. In Q2, staff will begin drafting policies and municipal code modifications.

Draft new Policy/Code Staff drafted amendments to the Municipal Code and routed to Traffic Engineer for
review in December 2025. Staff is
coordinating with City Attorney on legal
impacts.

Stakeholder Input Draft TIA guidelines and associated EMC amendment developed in collaboration with the City Traffic Engineer. Staff anticipates a draft standard will be provided to the City Attorney in Q4 along with outreach to other stakeholders (e.g. the Industry Advisory Group).

Finalize Policy and Bring to Council The draft TIA guidelines have been prepared and will be brought to City Council in September 2026 for consideration and adoption.

Engineering
C
Develop objective standards requiring developments to perform a cumulative traffic analysis
Research best practices and other jurisdictions Staff has researched traffic related practices currently deployed in other jurisdictions. This includes conducting research within the County of San Diego limits as well as Southern California. In Q2, staff will begin compiling and analyzing the practices of similar cities. Additionally, staff have coordinated with industry experts to obtain information on what they understand to be best practices of similar cities. In Q2, staff will begin drafting proposed policies and municipal code modifications.

Draft new standards Staff drafted amendments to the Municipal Code and routed to Traffic Engineer for
review in December 2025. Staff is
coordinating with City Attorney on legal
impacts.

Stakeholder Input/Attorney review Draft TIA guidelines and associated EMC amendment developed in collaboration with the City Traffic Engineer. Staff anticipates a draft standard will be provided to the City Attorney in Q4 along with outreach to other stakeholders (e.g. the Industry Advisory Group).

Finalize Standards and Bring to City
Council
The draft TIA guidelines have been prepared and will be brought to City Council in September 2026 for consideration and adoption.

Engineering
Hold workshops to educate businesses
GOAL 7: Support our businesses and organizations
V. Ensuring and
Preserving Community
Character and Economic
Vitality

7.4 Partner on grant opportunities

7.1 Explore the feasibility of a Business Commission

7.3 B

8.1 Identify objective standards
GOAL 8: Review and update policies , plans and
elements with a goal of implementing legally defensible responsible development
Explore partnership on grant opportunities to enhance City's Arts and other Initiatives
Create grant process roadmap and assess AI
use
The City received a donation grant in September from Glen Johnson in honor of his wife, Sally, to support additional amenities at the future park on the L7 parcel.

PRCA is in the process of closing out several grants, including:
- Scott Valley Park improvements
- Olivenhain trail fencing
- Beach access improvements
- Cardiff Sports Park lighting project (now fully closed out and reimbursed) - Total reimbursement for these projects: $1,266,695, through the California State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS).

Work is ongoing for grant-funded playground replacements at Orpheus Park and Wiro Park, supported by an additional $600,000 OGALS grant.

The City submitted an application for the Levitt Music Series Grant to support concerts along the 101 corridor as part of City events. - Although the City was not selected, the Levitt Foundation will provide a public concert toolkit and keep the City informed of future opportunities.

The Arts team is pursuing a $20,000 grant through the San Diego Arts Matters cohort, funded by the Prebys Foundation.
- The City’s senior/older adult scholarship proposal has received preliminary approval.
- A final application is due in November/December, with funding anticipated to occur in January.
- Based on current feedback, staff are confident the City will receive this grant.

Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Art
Cultural Tourism Subcommittee will meet in Q4 to discuss the creation of an Arts Non-Profit List and areas of connection with all PRCA programs.

Create Art Non-Profit List and areas of
their connection to City programs
San Diego Arts Matters awarded the City of
Encinitas, through Arts Commissioner Carla
Roemer and Director Dave Knopp a
Certificate of Completion of the Local Arts
Agency Learning Network. Through this
program the City will receive a $20,000 grant
from the Prebys Foundation in support of
the arts at Pacific View Arts Center.

The City also completed plans for arts
programming with the Encinitas Boys and
Girls Club to host classes at Pacific View
Arts Center using the $10,000 donation
made from the Encinitas Friends of the Arts.

Classes will begin in Q3.

Staff will work with the Cultural Tourism Arts
District Subcommittee in Q3 to discuss the
creation of an Art Non-Profit List and areas
to connect with City programs.

N/A
During the Commission of the Arts Work Plan report to City Council on May 27, 2026, The commission shared that they had formed an ad hoc committee that conducted interviews with experts in the art profession, consultations with City Council and staff, and the public. They also reviewed comparable arts facilitates and programs. These efforts identified strategic opportunities to activate the outdoor campus and enhance PVAC's public impact, programming and operations. The draft report has been shared with the full Commission for the Arts and the City's Art team. The final report will be shared with City Council as part of the report on 2nd year operations of PVAC.

Report on grant partnership possibilities
and status to City Council as part of
the Commission of the Arts Work Plan
Report
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D
Planning to revisit Objective Standards to include more uses/types of development
Assess existing Objective Standards Staff is preparing a citywide implementing ordinance for AB 2011 & SB 6 and objective design standards (ODS) for the Downtown Encinitas and North 101 Corridor Specific Plan. Once adopted, these ODS could be used to assess existing citywide ODS to determine if any of the standards could be applicable on a citywide basis. El Camino Real Specific Plan also has ODS for this key commercial corridor.

Prepare recommendations of proposed
revisions
Staff anticipates taking the AB2011 / SB6
ordinance to Planning Commission in March
2026 and City Council thereafter
Present recommendations to City Council
and receive authorization to hire consultant
with architectural and urban design
expertise to update document
Staff scheduled this item for the Planning Commission meeting on April 16, 2026.

Planning Commission approved the
AB2011/ SB6 ODS, EMC update and
SPA on April 16, 2026. Prepare RFP,
make consultant selection and bring
contract to City Council for
consideration
On August 12, 2026, the City Council introduced AB2011/SB6 updates to the EMC. On August 26, 2026, staff will present the EMC updates to the City Council for adoption. Development
Services
A
Re-visit the inclusionary housing ordinance for possible increase of affordable housing allocation for new development
Research existing housing law on affordable
housing requirements
Staff has been researching existing housing law on affordable housing requirements related to increasing inclusionary housing allocation and/or requirements.

Develop recommendations of possible
increase of affordable housing to City
Council
While developing recommendations, staff
concluded that an additional economic
feasibility study is necessary. The cost is
estimated to be $175K-$250K. Should the
City Council direct staff to perform the
study, the FY 26-27 budget will have to be
amended to include the additional amount.

Initiate development of policy Staff is requesting funding in the FY 2026-27 to hire a consultant to complete this effort.

Item will be carried over to the FY2026-
27 City Council Work Plan
Item has been carried over to the FY2026-27 City Council Workplan Focus Area 6, Goal 2, Objective 6.2.1, conduct feasibility study (e.g. impacts on upzone properties) and update the ordinance accordingly.

Development
Services
B
Explore updating the municipal code to include provisions requiring the maximum inclusionary requirement permitted by law for future upzoned properties (R25 or higher zones)
Research existing housing law on affordable
housing requirements
Staff has been researching existing housing law on affordable housing requirements.

Develop recommendations of possible
increase of affordable housing to City
Council
The aforementioned feasibility study would
include a task for assessing the maximum
number of inclusionary requirements
permitted by law for future upzoned
properties (R-25 or higher sites).

Present recommendations to City Council
and receive direction
Staff is requesting funding in the FY 2026-27 to hire a consultant to complete this effort.

9.1 Statewide initiatives A
Work with legislative lobbyist, CalCities, SANDAG, and neighboring cities to oppose overreaching housing (and other) legislation in order to maintain local control of land use
Work with legislative lobbyist to identify and track
overreaching housing and other legislations;
Meet quarterly with Cal Cities, SANDAG and
neighboring cities to discuss the overreaching
legislations and the potential for partnering in
opposing such legislations
Staff sent letters of support for the following bills: AB 3, AB 87, AB 492, SB 569, SB 627, and SB 805. Staff sent letters of opposition for the following bills: AB 306, SB 79, SB 131, and SB 677.

Work with legislative lobbyist to identify and
track overreaching housing and other
legislations; Meet quarterly with Cal Cities,
SANDAG and neighboring cities to discuss
overreaching legislations and the potential
for partnering in opposing such legislations
Staff continues to work with its State Lobbyist to identify and track legislations that may impact the City's local control as it relates to housing policy reform that included a Letter of Opposition for SB 677 (Weiner) Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development.

Work with legislative lobbyist to identify
and track overreaching housing and
other legislations; Meet quarterly with
Cal Cities, SANDAG and neighboring
cities to discuss overreaching
legislations and the potential for
partnering in opposing such legislations
Staff continues to work with its State Lobbyist to identify and track legislations that may impact the City's local control as it relates to housing policy reform that included a Letter of Opposition for AB 1294 (Haney, Wicks) Planning and Zoning and Letter of Opposition for SB 569 (Blakespear) Bikeways: reversions and modifications. City Manager's Office

9.2 Regional policies (RHNA, SANDAG & Cal Cities) A
Continue to engage with SANDAG on RHNA reform policies Continue to attend Sustainable Communities Working Groups and provide input on SANDAGs
written request to HCD for RHNA reform
Continue to attend Sustainable Communities Working Groups and provide input on SANDAGs written request to HCD for RHNA reform
Monitor SANDAG board meetings and
the board's communication to HCD for
RHNA reform
Staff continues to monitor SANDAG board
meetings and the board's communication to
HCD for RHNA reform.

Continue to coordinate with the City's
RHNA sub-committee, Cal Cities and the
City's lobbyist to support RHNA reform
Staff continues to coordinate with SANDAG staff on HCD's 7th Cycle RHNA allocation schedule and proposed new categories that will effect RHNA.

Continue to coordinate with SANDAG
and other municipalities in the region for
a greater influence at the state level for
RHNA reform
Staff continues to work with SANDAG staff and City Manager's office to track RHNA reform and corresponding proposed legislation that could impact RHNA allocation. Development
Services
A
Work with legislative lobbyist, CalCities and neighboring cities to support legislation that maintains local control
Continue working with state lobbyist on
legislations that maintain local control
Staff worked with the lobbyist to prepare a letter of support for AB 87 Local Housing Plans. A letter of opposition was prepared for SB 677 Housing Development: Streamlined Approvals.

Continue working with state lobbyist on
legislations that maintain local control
Staff continues to work with its State Lobbyist to identify and track legislations that may impact the City's local control as it relates to housing policy reform that included a Letter of Opposition for SB 677 (Weiner) Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development.

Continue working with state lobbyist on
legislations that maintain local control
Staff continues to work with its State Lobbyist to identify and track legislations that may impact the City's local control as it relates to housing policy reform that included a Letter of Opposition for AB 1294 (Haney, Wicks) Planning and Zoning and Letter of Opposition for SB 569 (Blakespear) Bikeways: reversions and modifications.

City Manager's Office
B
Consider supporting Our Neighborhood Voices. Update legislative priorities to support CEQA and California Coastal Commission reform policies City Council to consider resolution to support Our
Neighborhood Voices
During the 05/14/2025 City Council Meeting, Resolution 2025-61 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, in Support of the "Our Neighborhood Voices" Ballot Initiative to Amend Article IX of the Constitution of the State of California to Make Zoning, Development, and Land Use Matters of Local Authority.

City Council to consider updates to the
legislative priorities to support CEQA
and Coastal Commission reform policies
The City Council will have the opportunity to
update its legislative program on January 28,
2026.

City Council to adopt update to legislative
priorities supporting CEQA and Coastal
Commission reform policies
The City Council approved its legislative program on February 18, 2026.

N/A
This objective has been completed.

City Manager's Office
VI. Strengthening and
Adhering to the General
Plan while Implementing
Responsible
Development

8.2 Strategize meeting affordable housing mandate
through local decision making

9.3 Strengthen legislative lobbying efforts
GOAL 9: Advocate for statewide and regional housing
policy reforms
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1ST QUARTER (JUL-SEPT) 2ND QUARTER (OCT-DEC) 3RD QUARTER (JAN-MAR) 4TH QUARTER (APR-JUNE) A
Assess facilities and parks for additional safety measures (visibility, lighting, security)
Release RFP for consultant services to
prepare Facilities Conditions
Assessment (FCA)
Draft FCA Report; Evaluation for
Worplace Violence Environmental
Hazard Assessment & Control
Final FCA Report Develop protocol and conduct
inspections Public Works
B
Conduct inspections of City facilities and assets (i.e. Parks, trees, sidewalks, asphalt, drainage areas, etc.) to determine conditions and assess replacement and maintenance needs
Release RFP for consultant services to
prepare FCA
Draft FCA Report; Evaluation for
Worplace Violence Environmental
Hazard Assessment & Control
Final FCA Report Develop protocol and conduct
inspections Public Works
C
Public Health and Safety Commission, in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department to conduct a Community Workshop and Survey to collect community's concerns on the City's ability to respond to major wildfire, and provide recommendations to the City Council
Provide report on PHSC
Recommendations to City Council (April
23, 2025) N/A N/A N/A Fire
A Conduct quarterly Sheriff and Fire City Council updates Sep-25 December-25 March-26 June-26 Fire & Sheriff B Identify all public outreach platforms (i.e. Coffee Connect, National Night Out, Wildfire workshops, etc.)
Create a repository for all public
outreach platforms
Continue monitoring and updating the
list with new platforms
Continue monitoring and updating the
list with new platforms
Continue monitoring and updating the
list with new platforms
City Manager's
Office
C
Increase Public Safety Social Media outreach with information and tips 1 to 2 posts per week in addition to collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
1 to 2 posts per week in addition to
collaboration with City Social Media
platforms
Fire
A Complete the temporary relocation of Fire Station 1 to the Pacific View Site Begin construction of temporary station Monitor constructiong progress Complete construction N/A Engineering B
Pursue public/private partnership for funding opportunities to reconstruct Fire Station 1 (design, permitting and construction) and construct Fire Station 6 (location, design, permitting, construction, staffing, and equipment) Presentation of Public Private
Partnership (P3) Oppurtunities
Conduct Request for Information (RFI)
to pursue P3
Decision on Utilizing P3 as alternate
funding opportunity
Begin request for proposal/quote
process (RFP, RFQ) Fire
C Re-launch the City of Encinitas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program N/A N/A January CERT Academy N/A Fire
A
Enforce laws pertaining to changes due to Prop 36 while ensuring that the unhoused have access to services
Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless Program
Coordinator
Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless Program
Coordinator
Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless Program
Coordinator
Continue enforcing laws pertaining to
Prop 36 and connect the unhoused with
services through the Homeless Program
Coordinator
Sheriff
B
Secure additional resources to provide outreach and case management services in coordination with the HOPE Team and the County Department of Heath and Human Services Agency
Release RFP for additional services Select consultant and execute contract N/A N/A Development
Services
C
Identify more supportive and permanent housing opportunities for unhoused individuals in coordination with the HOPE Team and the County Department of Health and Human Services Agency
Continue utilizing Buena Creek
Navigation Center and Jewish Family
Services Safe Parking Lot as supportive
housing and report occupancy rate;
Initiate the process to secure homeless
outreach and case management
contract services
Identify supportive and permanent
housing opportuniities through contract
case management services and County
Health and Human Services Agency
Assess outcome data and determine
what improvements or changes are
necessary
Report on the progress of individuals
housed
Development
Services
A
Coordinate with Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) to develop a By-Name-List from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database and request a tracking and reporting process to identify where a person was first homeless and not duplicate data counting and storing Prepare RFP and annouce new
Homeless Program Coordinator
position. Conduct interviews and hire
outreach and case management
consultant
Consultant to gain access to HMIS and
complete RTFH requirements to
establish a By-Name List
Report on the By-Name List outcomes Monitor and update By-Name List as deemed necessary Development
Services
B
Provide quarterly reports of how many people in Encinitas enter into homeless, are placed in permanent or supportive housing and those who re-enter into homelessness
Provide quarterly written progress report Provide quarterly written progress report Provide quarterly written progress report Provide quarterly written progress report Development Services
C
Update the Homeless Action Plan and update homelessness goals and objectives
Assess existing Homeless Action Plan
(HAP) with City Council direction
provided on 6/4/2025 and determine if
any consultant services is needed to
assist staff in updating the HAP
If necessary, bring consultant services
RFP to City Council for authorization
and budget allocation; release RFP;
Review consultant services proposals,
conduct interviews, select consultant
and bring contract to City Council for
authorization; execute contract
Conduct public outreach and draft HAP
update
Present Draft HAP Update to City
Council for approval
Development
Services
A Complete Moonlight Beach Force Main Condition Assessments Begin field investigation and condition data collection
Compile condition data and begin
analysis
Complete condition assessment N/A Utilities
B Complete Facilities Conditions Assessment for municipal buildings Release RFP for consultant services to prepare FCA
Execute contract and initiate
assessment
Final FCA Report N/A Public Works
C
Identify stormwater infrastructure on Circulation Element roadway Ensure GIS stormwater infrastructure data is up to date
Initiate field review of circulation
element roadways to identify unmapped
stormwater infrastructure
Field review of circulation element
roadways to identify unmapped
stormwater infrastructure
Complete review roads and list
stormwater infrastructure that must be
added to GIS
Public Works
D Identify data that can be shared with the public and ensure it's available in GIS or another publicly available information tool/portal
Inventory existing data and gaps Develop data transparency roadmap Implement Open Data portal Implement or enhance mapping tools to fill gaps for 5 attributes
Information
Technology
A
Increase myEncinitas App downloads by 20% by July 1, 2026 through extensive marketing and promotional efforts to encourage and incentivize the download and use of the App
Complete opportunities plan Integrate with existing multimedia software (ex: myEncinitas TV)
Add QR code to Enterprise Permit
Licensing Outputs
Monitor progress Information
Technology
B Prepare a communications plan to identify a consistent theme for all communications with the community
Initiate Recruitment and Hire
Communications Manager
Initiate the process to develop a
Communications Plan
Prepare Draft Communications Plan Finalize Communications Plan City Manager's Office
C Develop city monthly update videos ("Get to know your City") and play them at all public meetings before each meeting and during breaks Complete 3 videos Complete 3 videos Complete 3 videos Complete 3 videos City Manager's Office
D
Develop instructional videos to guide community members on projects, process, etc. Videos will be accessible via the myEncinitas App Develop plan and schedule of videos to
create
Execute contracts/issue tasks for the
videos and initiate the video creation
and editing process
Complete Open Data video Complete GIS App video City Manager's Office
FY 2025/2026 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN

FOCUS AREAS GOALS OBJECTIVES

TIMELINE LEAD

DEPARTMENT
II. Effective & Reliable
City Services
GOAL 2: Maintain and improve critical City Services and Infrastructure

2.1 Develop an Asset Management Plan with clear
metrics and shared data

2.2 Enhance effective communication strategies
GOAL 1: Enhance community confidence through
Sheriff, Fire, & City Services
I. Public Health and
Safety for the Protection
of Life, Property and the
Physical Environment

1.4 Identify and reassess assets, resources, and
community involvement opportunities 1.3
Improve communication and education around public
safety 1.2

1.1 Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment
Balance and reassess enforcement and services for
the unhoused

1.5 Revisit and enhance the Homeless Action Plan
Attachment 2
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A
Identify a plan to inspect all underground drainage infrastructure and the plan and budget for lining them all within the next 5 years
Identify underground stormwater
infrastructure in GIS
Create priority order of inspection of
known underground infrastructure and
required culvert lining in GIS
Create priority order of inspection and
lining of identified underground
infrastructure on circulation element
roads
Create priority order of inspection and
lining of identified underground
infrastructure on local roads.

Summarize final priority order and costs
of underground inspection
Engineering
B
Develop a plan to achieve a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 75 within a 5- 10 year period and allocate recommended funding to annual budget per the plan
Prepare Draft Plan Using Streetsaver Share Plan with City Council N/A N/A Engineering
C Identify and inspect all City-owned bridges Identify all roadway and non-roadway bridges
Contract for structual inspection of City
bridges, as funding allows
Start Bridge Inspections Complete Bridge Inspections, as funding allows Engineering
D
Complete the Facilities Conditions Assessment which will include the mapping and coding of all facilities assets (i.e. HVAC, Generators, Security System, Lighting, etc.) for maintenance and replacement tracking purposes Implement ArcGIS Indoors to capture
facilities data N/A N/A N/A Public Works
A
Implement consistent process for documenting as-builts in GIS Review digital as-built requirements with City Attorney and determine Surplus
Lands Act compliance
Implementation including community
outreach and training N/A N/A Information
Technology
B
Incorporate completed projects in Asset Management Plan

N/A N/A
Develop Operations and Capital
Maintenance plans per Faciliities
Conditions Assessment
recommendations
Release RFP for Facilities Master Plan
Public Works
C Ensure asset management plans and condition assessments are incorporated into GIS
Develop a standard attachment for
contracts and RFPs
Implement internal process for GIS
workflow and develop SLAs N/A N/A Information
Technology
A Complete and evaluate 90% design for Quiet Zone and conduct community meetings to solicit input
Quarterly Check In/Update Community Meeting Quarterly Check In/Update 90% Design Engineering B Quarterly checkins with CPUC on the status of the Leucadia At-grade Crossing application
Quarterly Check In/Update Quarterly Check In/Update Quarterly Check In/Update Quarterly Check In/Update Engineering C
Design and construct possible revisions to the Santa Fe West project as directed by City Council. Coordinate the construction of any revisions with the Santa Fe East project
Complete design revisions to Santa Fe
West project & bring to City Council for
approval
Advertise & Award Begin construction Monitor construction progress Engineering
D
Update Circulation Element to include goals and policies to balance bikes, pedestrians and vehicles safety. Create an executive summary/FAQ of the goals and policies for public consumption with easy to follow maps. Include guidelines for signage with the goal of minimizing signage pollution Workshop with City Council to discuss
draft document
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop Development
Services
E
Explore a plan/policy limiting designated bike and ped routes on lower speed limit streets (less than 25 mph)
Identify all city streets with speed limits
less than 25 mph and status of ped/bike
facilities
Provide recommendations of the
feasibility of limiting bike/ped routes on
lower speed limit streets
Initiate development of policy Finalize policy Development Services
F Identify opportunities to update signal timing or explore adaptive signal timing to improve vehicular traffic flow throughout the City
Collect Traffic Data Design New Signal Plan, as funding allows
Award Contract, as funding allows Implement signal changes Engineering A
Review and update Active Transportation Plan, Modal Alternative Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan for consistency with each other and Updated Mobility/Circulation Element
Conduct analysis of plans for
consistency with draft Mobility Element
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop
TBD - based on direction from 1st
Quarter Workshop Development
Services
B
Seek grant funding for construction of La Costa Ped Path and Trail 82 and interim ADA compliant design for N. Vulcan Ped Path until at-grade crossings and drainage infrastructure are installed
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; Select designer
for N. Vulcan Ped Path and complete
site survey
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; Initiate N.

Vulcan Ped Path design
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; Community
feedback on N. Vulcan Ped Path design
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit; NCTD
feedback on N. Vulcan Ped Path
design, and 90% design completion
Engineering
C
Solicit input from the community and City Council on direction for Active Transportation Plan update
After Circulation Element Workshop,
assess ATP and CAP for consistency
with Council direction
Prepare plan to receive community input
on ATP update, and possible CAP
update, as needed
Conduct community outreach Present staff recommendation and cost to update ATP, and CAP, if needed Development
Services
A
Mobility Coordinator to engage regional transportation partner agencies (i.e.

NCTD, SANDAG, etc.) to explore public transportation and funding opportunities that locally support regional approach
Set meetings with partner agencies &
neighboring cities to discuss regional
opportunities
Meet with stakeholder partners &
discuss strategy to pursue regional
grants.Evalaute grant opportunities
Meet with stakeholders & evalaute grant
opportunities
Meet with stakeholders & evalaute grant
opportunities Engineering
B Seek grants for local micro transit or other public transportation opportunities that locally support regional approach
Evaluate grant opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit
Evaluate Grant Opportunities; Apply for
ones that are a good fit Engineering
A Initiate the permitting process for the development of a community park at the "L7" city-owned property on Quail Gardens Drive
Draft Project Design RFP Parks & Recreation Commission Public Input
Initiate planning discretionary permit
process
Host second round of public
information/input meetings Engineering
B
Explore the possibility of adding a public recreational trail within the Beach Street development open space area
Discuss with land owner the possibility
of adding a trail easement over the
property
Determine impact of existing
easements, and determine permit
requirements for extension of trail
If trail easement possible include public
input during a P&R Commission
Meeting
Prepare Trail Design Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art
C
Establish strategic partnerships with key organizations, such as the County of San Diego, Nature Collective, and Escondido Creek Conservancy, to acquire and protect open space in the City of Encinitas
Organize Meetings with possible
partners to discuss acquiring and
protecting open space
Begin meeting with possible partners Discuss possible partnerships with City Commissions (P&R and Environmental)
Present Report to City Council on
partnership possiblities for open space
acquisition and protection of open space
Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art
D
As part of the private development permitting process, seek partnerships for the inclusion/preservation of open space
Identify areas in City where quality open
space and conservation lands should be
preserved
Identify new opportunities to expand
adjacent to these areas and in private
development applications
Identify potential partners such as
Nature Collective, Batiquitos Lagoon
Foundation, orther non-ptofits,
developers or property owners to
expand open space and conservation
areas
Develop list of willing partners with their
policy/requirements for open space
partnerships Development
Services
E
Pursue grant opportunities for open space acquisition. Evaluate Available Grants Evaluate Available Grants Report to City Council on Grant Opportunities and Apply For Appropriate
Grants
Report to City Council on Grant
Opportunities and Apply For Appropriate
Grants
Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art
A
Perform updated baseline surveys at Indian Head Canyon, Open Space 1 and Open Space 2 and develop a stewardship plan for each site Work with open space partners to
define timeline for the process to create
baseline surveys
Partners to continue to begin baseline
surveys based on nesting season
Provide Update to City Council on the
survvey open space projects
Complete surveys with timeline based
on nesting seasons Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art
B
Prepare updated cost estimates for the long-term stewardship of each site, incorporating new data and best practices for habitat conservation N/A N/A Request cost estimates for each site
from partners
Include cost estimates in City Council
Budget Process Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art

City Services,
Infrastructure, and
Communications

2.3 Maintain systems

2.4 Capital improvement inclusion
III. Safe and efficient
mobility and circulation
for all modes of
transportation

3.1 Improve alternate transportation routes

3.2 Revisit and update the Active Transportation Plan
(ATP)

3.3 Explore public transportation incentives and
partnerships.

GOAL 3: Safely and efficiently move people throughout
the city in a timely manner

4.1 Acquisition of open space

4.2 Accelerate expansion of program
GOAL 4: Expand the Habitat Stewardship Program
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C
Explore diverse funding sources, including government grants, private donations, and public-private partnerships, to ensure financial sustainability Evaluate Available Grants Evaluate Available Grants Report to City Council on Grant Opportunities and Apply For Appropriate
Grants
Apply for Grants For Appropriate Grants Parks, Recreation & Cultural Art

4.3 Native Plants Ordinance - Adopt the Native Plant Ordinance Present draft Ordinance to Environmental Commission
Present to Planning Commission Present draft ordinance to City Council Amend Municipal Code to incorporate new ordinance
Development
Services
A
Update the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP) and pursue SANDAG's Regional Beach San Project III (RBSP III) and other regional sand replenishment programs to include objective standards to prioritize sand placement north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach. Staff continue
to coordinate with SANDAG on RBSP III
to include sand placement north of
Beacon's Beach. Staff to coordinate
with CA Fish and Wildlife to negotiate
placement of sand from Batiquitos
Lagoon dredge north of Beacon's. Add
polices in the Resource Management
Element update to allow for additional
sand placement citywide, in addition to
north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to
continue to coordinate with SANDAG on
RBSP III to include sand placement
north of Beacon's Beach. Upon
successful coordination with CDFW,
place sand from Batiquitos Lagoon
dredge north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to
continue to coordinate with SANDAG on
RBSP III to include sand placement
north of Beacon's Beach
All SCOUP projects anticipated for this
fiscal year will be prioritized to be placed
north of Beacon's Beach. Staff to
continue to coordinate with SANDAG on
RBSP III to include sand placement
north of Beacon's Beach
Development
Services
B
Implement the approved dredging of the San Elijo and Batiquitos Lagoons San Elijo Lagoon aquatic dredging anticipated to be completed in June.

Being dredged by lagoon manager,
County/Nature Collective
Batiquitos Lagoon dredging anticipated
to be complete in Sept. Being dredged
by lagoon manager, CA Fish and
Wildlife
N/A N/A Development
Services
C
Explore partnering with City of Carlsbad on sand replenishment opportunities in Leucadia north to Ponto State Beach
Explore and refine relationships with
City of Carlsbad, CA State Parks, and
CA Fish and Wildlife staff to look at
opportunities for sand replenishment in
areas north of Beacons
N/A N/A N/A Development
Services

5.2 Solar Panels on municipal buildings -
Identify the process and funding opportunities with cost benefit analysis to implement solar projects at existing municipal facilities Identify process, funding and costbenefit concurrent with Benefit Cost Analaysis in 5.3A
Present results to City Council along
with updated draft CAP or separately,
whichever is preferred
Implement City Council direction Implement City Council direction Development Services
A
Complete a cost-benefit analysis comparing total cost of implementing each CAP measure to the benefits including GHG reductions (metric is MTCO2e) and community co-benefits (i.e. tree plantings). This analysis will produce a prioritized list of measures based on cost and emissions reductions Conduct Benefit Cost Analysis (City
Council approved analysis contract on
5/28/25)
Present Benefit Cost Analysis to City
Council along with updated draft CAP N/A N/A Development Services
B
Update CAP to include measures to incentivize and/or subsidize the implementation of the GHG reduction measures
Update draft CAP to include incentives
and subsidy measurs
Present updated draft CAP with
incentives and subsidy measures to City
Council
N/A N/A Development
Services
C
Include environmental and shoreline metrics and data on the Open Data portal Inventory data and assess data quality.

Assess what is already available on
Climate Dashboard
Inventory data and assess data quality.

Assess what is already available on
Climate Dashboard
Implement Open Data portal for 5
measures Development
Services

6.1 Pursue Historic/Arts Districts -
Lead a collaborative effort with key community organizations to explore the official recognition of the City of Encinitas as a Cultural District upon City Council approval
Identify the process and implications of
the creation of a self-designated
Cultural District
Report findings to City Council for
direction TBD (based on City Council direction) TBD (based on City Council direction) Parks, Recreation & Cultural Art
A
Explore the creation of an Economic Development/Business Commission Draft Ordinance to develop a Economic Development/Business Commission
City Council to consider the Draft
Ordinance. After adoption of
Ordinance, City Clerk will initiate
recruitment process for commissioners
City Council to consider applications
and select commissioners
Start holding commissioner meetings
per the Ordinance City Manager's
Office
B
Explore the opportunity to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the Economic Development/Business Commission
Release RFP for consultant to prepare
the plan
Select a consultant and execute
agreement; Initiate data collection and
outreach phases of the contract
Complete remaining phases and
prepare draft plan
City Council to consider and approve
the final plan City Manager's
Office

7.2 Analyze business permit review process -
Identify the most common permits requested by businesses and develop a streamline plan for those permit types. Map the current process and identify ways to strealine the permit and plan review for local businesses Conduct analysis to identify the most
common permits requested by
businesses
Map out the current process for those
identified permits
Develop a streamline processing plan
for the identified permits
Present plan to City Council for
concurrence Development
Services
A Staff to conduct a minimum of 2 workshops with businesses per year and report outcome of workshops to City Council
Plan Workshop #1 Hold Workshop #1 Plan Workshop #2 Hold Workshop #2 City Manager's Office
B
Develop and implement an outreach plan with businesses to increase awareness of resources and opportunities in Encinitas
Continue implementing the Business
Visits Program
Leverage the work efforts of the ED
Strategic Plan to identify more
opportunities to engage businesses
Develop an outreach plan as part of the
ED Strategic Plan
Approve outreach plan (as part of the
ED Strategic Plan) City Manager's
Office
C
Expand Business Visit Program up to 42 visits per year Develop a plan to increase business visits up to 21 visits for the remainder of
CY2025 and 21 visits for the first half of
CY2026; Complete a total of 11
business visits by the end of this quarter
Complete a total of 10 business visits by
the end of this quarter
Complete a total of 10 business visits by
the end of this quarter
Complete a total of 11 business visits by
the end of this quarter City Manager's
Office
A
Explore grant writing support opportunities; Develop a grant writing process based on best practices/industry standards
Create grant process roadmap and
assess AI use
Implement AI for time and cost
efficiency including training
Define grant program goals. Report to City Council on grants being pursued and other funding opportunities
to improve City programs and facilities
City Manager's
Office
B
Explore partnership on grant opportunities to enhance City's Arts and other Initiatives
Create grant process roadmap and
assess AI use
Create Art Non-Profit List and areas of
their connection to City progams N/A
Report on grant partnership possibilities
and status to City Council as part of the
Commision of the Arts Work Plan
Report
Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Art
A
Update General Plan (Safety Element) and Municipal Code to include Fire Code objective standards to support fire safety findings for future development including housing
Adopt Cal Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Maps Ordinances
Adopt new Fire Code Standards
N/A N/A Fire
IV. Leadership &
Stewardship of Our
Environment, Shoreline
and Open Space

5.1 Explore opportunities to increase beach sand
quantities

5.3 Advance the Climate Action Plan with data-driven
results
GOAL 5: Climate Action Plan
V. Ensuring and
Preserving Community
Character and Economic
Vitality

7.1 Explore the feasibility of a Business Commission

7.3 Hold workshops to educate businesses

7.4 Partner on grant opportunities
GOAL 6: Work with community organizations to support
projects and programs that preserve community
character
GOAL 7: Support our businesses and organizations
GOAL 8: Review and update policies , plans and
elements with a goal of implementing legally defensible responsible development
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Encinitas City CouncilSeptember 9, 2026

Encinitas City Council
September 9, 2026