City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 -
06:00 PM
p.m.
City of Encinitas - City Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A.
Presentation of the Coastal Zone Management Program
2026-09-16 Item 04A Coastal Zone Management Presenation
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. All Oral Communications speaker requests must be received by the Clerk by the start of oral communications. Up to 30 minutes are available for comments on items not on the agenda. Remarks must be addressed to the City Council as a whole. State law prohibits Council action on non agenda items. As appropriate, comments may be referred to the City Manager for follow up or placement on a future agenda. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 2026-09-16 Item 07 Oral Communication received
8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
9. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Announcements of administrative changes to the agenda, in compliance with the Brown Act.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR The recommendations on the following Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless an item is removed from the Calendar. Any member of the public may remove an item by submitting a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Items removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member or the public will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar. 10A.
Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers Approve.
10B.
Approval of the Minutes of the August 26, 2026, Special Closed Session Meeting; August 26, 2026, Special Meeting; and September 2, 2026, Special Closed Session Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers Approve the Minutes.
2026-09-16 Item 10B Minutes
10C.
Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2026-09-16 Item 10C Approval of Warrants List
10D.
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and modify the approved Equipment Replacement schedule for vacuum truck (VM340). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines 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 the government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn Adopt City Council Resolution Number 2026-77, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget" approving an off-cycle appropriation to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget for the Machinery & Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 623). 2026-09-16 Item 10D Off-Cycle Machinery & Equipment Replacement Fund Vac-Con 10E.
FY 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Management Analyst Shubert 1) Receive and file the FY 2025-26 CAPER; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the FY 2025-26 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2026-09-16 Item 10E Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) FY 2025-26 10F.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 Amending Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Finance Director Gallup Adopt Ordinance 2026-17 titled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Title 23 (Building and Construction) Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees". 2026-09-16 Item 10F Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 Regarding Development Impact Fees
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item.
12. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 12A.
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-19 amending Encinitas Municipal Code Title 18 Sanitary Sewer. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Finance Manager Stratakis 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-19, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, amending Encinitas Municipal Code Title 18 Sanitary Sewer". 2026-09-16 Item 12A Intro to Ord 2026-19 Sewer Code Update Agenda Packet 2026-09-16 Item 12A Intro to Ord 2026-19 Sewer Code Update - Staff Presentation 12B.
Consider the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission (MTSC) letter recommending that City Council review and consider a policy for the implementation of red light cameras, including staff analysis to identify the most suitable intersections in the City of Encinitas per Senate Bill 720. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan City Council to review, discuss, and provide direction to staff regarding a possible policy for redlight-camera detection per SB 720. 2026-09-16 Item 12B Consider Red Light Camera Detection per SB720 2026-09-16 Item 12B Consider Red Light Camera Detection per SB720 - Staff Presentation 2026-09-16 Item 12B Consider Red Light Camera Detection per SB720 - Public Comment 12C.
City Council update and receive direction on: 1) extending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the City of Vista for the operation of Buena Creek Navigation Center (BCNC) shelter program; 2) the two shelter options; or 3) submitting an application for non-competitive California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 funding; 4) and other City Council direction regarding shelter options and funding allocation to implement homeless services. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Persons: Homeless Program Coordinator Pugh and Department Manager Anders Provide staff direction on the MOU extension with the City of Vista, local shelter options and applying for PLHA funding: 1) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the MOU extension in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the City of Vista, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026; 2) Shelter Options: A) Possible continuation of the City's current BCNC 12-bed shelter program, including the Retread contract and Santa Fe House master lease, which expires on December 31, 2026; or B) Rely on the San Diego County regional shelter network, SDRM's existing shelter and residential rehabilitation facilities, secure the exclusive use of up to 12 dedicated shelter beds with SDRM' South County Lighthouse, and discontinue BCNC's 12 dedicated shelter beds; or 3) PLHA Cycle 2 Funding Application: Submit a PLHA Cycle 2 application to receive non-competitive funding. If authorization is given, provide direction on the use of the funding (this funding opportunity does not require Housing First criteria); or 4) Any other City Council direction regarding shelter options and funding allocation to effectively implement homeless services. 2026-09-16 Item 12C Shelter Options Permanent Local Housing Allocation 2026-09-16 Item 12C Shelter Options Permanent Local Housing Allocation - Staff Presentation 2026-09-16 Item 12C Shelter Options Permanent Local Housing Allocation - Public Comment 12D.
Pilot Native Plant Incentive Program. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. 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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona Receive and file a report regarding the pilot native plant incentive program and authorize staff to implement a one-year pilot program during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to purchase southern California native plants and distribute to community members participating at two city-sponsored events. 2026-09-16 Item 12D Native Plant Incentive Program
2026-09-16 Item 12D Native Plant Incentive Program - Staff Presentation 2026-09-16 Item 12D Native Plant Incentive Program - Public Comment
13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - NONE To speak on informational items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM - NONE
To speak on Council Initiated Items, please submit a speaker request to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please be aware that the Mayor has the authority to reduce equally each speaker’s time to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 12C.
City Council update and receive direction on: 1) extending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the City of Vista for the operation of Buena Creek Navigation Center (BCNC) shelter program; 2) the two shelter options; or 3) submitting an application for non-competitive California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 funding; 4) and other City Council direction regarding shelter options and funding allocation to implement homeless services. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Persons: Homeless Program Coordinator Pugh and Department Manager Anders Provide staff direction on the MOU extension with the City of Vista, local shelter options and applying for PLHA funding: 1) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the MOU extension in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the City of Vista, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026; 2) Shelter Options: A) Possible continuation of the City's current BCNC 12-bed shelter program, including the Retread contract and Santa Fe House master lease, which expires on December 31, 2026; or B) Rely on the San Diego County regional shelter network, SDRM's existing shelter and residential rehabilitation facilities, secure the exclusive use of up to 12 dedicated shelter beds with SDRM' South County Lighthouse, and discontinue BCNC's 12 dedicated shelter beds; or 3) PLHA Cycle 2 Funding Application: Submit a PLHA Cycle 2 application to receive non-competitive funding. If authorization is given, provide direction on the use of the funding (this funding opportunity does not require Housing First criteria); or 4) Any other City Council direction regarding shelter options and funding allocation to effectively implement homeless services.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
16. ADJOURNMENT - THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Notice to the Public:
To ensure that the City meets your needs when addressing the City Council, all presentation materials which require the use of visual equipment need to be submitted to the City's IT Division at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting (except for appeal hearings where materials must be submitted 7 days in advance). This includes photographs, Microsoft Office documents (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
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