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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2025, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Council Members Jim O’Hara (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Marco San Antonio (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), and Luke Shaffer
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Campbell, City Attorney Preziosi, Development Services Director Drapkin, Human Resources Director von Kalinowski, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gallup, City Clerk Hollywood, and Management Analyst Rapp
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no special presentations or proclamations.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Bernie Dillon spoke on multiple topics.
Helen Bourne spoke regarding Santa Fe Drive and low-income housing.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding municipal code violations.
City Attorney Preziosi spoke regarding procedural policy on municipal code violations.
Dave Dean spoke regarding homelessness and zoning.
Kelly McCormick spoke regarding smoke free multi housing units and tobacco policy.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding accessory dwelling units.
Theresa Beauchamp spoke regarding respect and leadership.
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Rachel Graves spoke regarding agendized item procedures.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Ehlers announced item 10C would be taken out of order and considered next.
Council Member O’Hara stated that his company Race San Diego participates with Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department where they pull permits so he will be recusing himself from item 10C and left the City Council Chambers at 6:32 p.m. 10C. Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2024 for the San Diego Region. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees.” Mayor Ehlers stated this item will be moved to a date certain meeting of June 25, 2025, and bifurcated into two items under the same public hearing to enable council member O’Hara participation.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of June 25, 2025. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent:
O’Hara. Abstain: None.
Council Member O’Hara returned to City Council Chambers at 6:34 p.m.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that a member of the public pulled item 8G from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8G. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the May 28, 2025, Regular Meeting; and June 4, 2025, Special Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
8C. Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8D. Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3) and Assembly Bill 492 (AB 492) legislative position letters of support. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager Sapa’u Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve Support Letter for AB 3 (Dixon) – Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities: Local Regulation; and 2) Ratify Support Letter for AB 492 (Valencia) – Alcohol and Drug Programs:
Licensing.
8E. Certification of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP or Plan) for the Cardiff Sanitary Division (CSD) and Encinitas Sanitary Division (ESD) sewer systems. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Nutter Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Docusign Envelope ID: 4E2CC10E-C412-41C5-8D4A-C83DEF978A99
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because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Accept and certify the 2025 SSMP and authorize the Utilities Director to sign the Plan.
8F. Approval of Agreement for Professional Consultant Services between the City of Encinitas and Michael Baker International for as-needed engineering services for private land development projects. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Cabrera
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a professional consultant service agreement in substantial form, and any necessary time extensions, with Michael Baker International. The agreement will be for a total not to exceed amount of $150,000 for as-needed engineering services for private land development projects.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8G. Presentation of the Planning Commission’s Annual Report and Work Plan, pursuant to Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.30.040.C (Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Rules and Regulations). Contact Person:
Planning Manager Innes
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive the Planning Commission’s 2024 Annual Report; and 2) Approve the 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the public.
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Director of Development Services Drapkin and Planning Commission Chair Dalton presented the report.
SPEAKERS:
Natalie Settoon, Scott Campbell, Rachel Graves, and Theresa Beauchamp spoke regarding this item.
Director of Development Services Drapkin, Planning Commission Chair Dalton, and Planning Manager Anders responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to approve the 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan with the following amendments:
• remove goals A1 and A7
• move items B1, B2, and B3 to the current goals
• move item A4 to the long term goals
• update goal A3 to include slope lots
• direct the Commission to prioritize goals to align with the City Council Objectives, including who will lead, timelines, and include Smart Goals
• add goal A9 to add general plan review and make
recommendations to identify objective requirements to protect our City character for City Council review
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio.
Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present.
10A. City employee vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. Contact Person: Senior Human Resource Analyst Roner
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the status of the city’s employee vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
Human Resources Director von Kalinowski and Human Resource Analyst Roner presented the staff report.
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COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to receive the presentation on the status of the city’s employee vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10B. Approval of FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Financial Plan; Adoption of Resolution 2025-73, Approving Operating and CIP Appropriations for FY 2025-26; Adoption of Resolution 2025-74, Determining the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025-26; and Adoption of Resolution 2025-75, Approving Position Titles and Pay Ranges for FY 2025-26. Contact Person: Finance Analyst Ramos
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-73 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-74 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California;” and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-75 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2025-26.” Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gallup and Finance Analyst Ramos presented the report.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Lyndes moved, O’Hara seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-73 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations;” 2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-74 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California;” and 3) adopt Resolution No. 2025-75 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2025-26.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Docusign Envelope ID: 4E2CC10E-C412-41C5-8D4A-C83DEF978A99
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Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
10C. Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2024 for the San Diego Region. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees.” This item was heard out of order and continued to a date certain of June 25, 2025.
10D. Public hearing for consideration of adopting resolutions authorizing the annual indexed adjustments to the cost of services schedule (User Fees) for planning and engineering development processing fees for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Contact Person: Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gallup Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution 2025-69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services;” and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services.” Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gallup presented the report and answered preliminary questions.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS
NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET
Council Member San Anotnio had nothing to disclose
Council Member O’Hara had nothing to disclose.
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Council Member Shaffer had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m.
SPEAKER:
Ellen Burr spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
City Council consensus to direct staff to bring back information regarding the waving of fees for ADU’s and JADU’s and/or low income deed restricted ADU’s and JADU’s.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution 2025- 69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services;” and 2) adopt Resolution 2025-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. City Council Initiated Item from Jim O’Hara for the City Attorney, Development Services (and/or other appropriate Departments), and Sheriff’s Department to add an ordinance to address panhandling in the City of Encinitas.
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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those who wish to support those who are in need of support through recognizable and easily accessible options.
SPEAKERS:
Natalie Settoon, Ellen Burr, Elizabeth Whitteker, and Rachel Graves spoke regarding this item.
Council Member O’Hara presented the agenda item.
Sheriff’s Captain Watts responded to questions from the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded: 1) to continue to encourage the Sheriff’s Department to use both Penal Code 6.47 and Municipal Code
6.52 when appropriate and necessary to do their job; and 2) to direct staff to bring back an item to council that offers an alternative to those who wish to support those who are in need of support through recognizable and easily accessible options. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, O’Hara, and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member San Antonio reported on attending a SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting.
Council Member Shaffer reported on attending the Fire Governance Committee Meeting with Mayor Ehlers.
Council Member O’Hara reported on attending a San Elijo Joint Powers Board Meeting with Council Member Shaffer and that he attended a Carlsbad City Council Meeting.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes reported on attending the Encina Wastewater Authority’s Capital Improvement Committee Meeting, the LOSSAN Metro Link SANDAG Board Meeting and the SANDAG Board Meeting as the San Diego County Water Representative.
Mayor Ehlers reported on attending the Fire Governance Committee Meeting and noted the City’s exit from the cooperative agreement target date as March 31, 2026.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell gave the following update:
• The Sheriff’s Department held a major traffic enforcement event throughout the City today
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• With the passage of the adopted budget, approval was given to add two new Sheriff traffic deputies to the City
• The Encinitas Sustainable Solutions Fair will be this Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
_______________________________ __________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp, Management Analyst
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