Regular City Council Meeting Live Stream 03/18/2026

The City of Encinitas held a regular City Council meeting on March 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activity involved the appointment of members to the newly formed Business Commission, with the council selecting eight members and planning to re-advertise for a ninth district representative. The council discussed term staggering and diversity considerations in appointments. Additionally, the council considered and approved a resolution to adopt fees for nuisance or false fire alarm responses, adjusting fee amounts to better align with costs and reduce false alarms. The meeting also featured a mid-year budget status report for fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting revenue exceeding estimates, budget amendments including capital project adjustments, and a projected $7.7 million unassigned general fund balance. The council unanimously approved the proposed budget amendments, reflecting fiscal restraint and improved accounting practices. Other agenda items included public comments on community issues and no closed session was held.