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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 25, 2025, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Council Members Jim O’Hara, Marco San Antonio, and Luke Shaffer
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Campbell, City Attorney Preziosi, Assistant City Manager Schwarm, Fire Chief Gordon, Sheriff’s Captain Watts, Director of Engineering Bankston, Director of Development Services Drapkin, City Clerk Hollywood, and Deputy City Clerk Weichers
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. Presentation of Proclamation to Richard Dascomb for his 50 years of service.
Mayor Ehlers read and presented the proclamation to Richard Dascomb thanking him for his 50 years of public service to the local community. 4B. Presentation of Proclamation declaring July Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Month.
Mayor Ehlers read and presented the proclamation to Dave Knopp, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.
4C. Presentation of Proclamation declaring June Pride Month.
Mayor Ehlers read and presented the proclamation to Lisa Nava, Director of Operations, North County LGBTQ Resource Center and staff.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Kristine Schindler spoke regarding various topics.
Brad Lefkowits spoke regarding transparency.
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Council Member O’Hara responded to comments from the previous speaker.
Natalie Setton spoke regarding citations.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding various topics.
Peggy Walker spoke regarding the City’s social host ordinance.
Dave Dean spoke regarding “Dave’s Rock Garden.”
Ellen Burr spoke regarding ADU’s.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session Meeting was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that members of the public pulled item 8G from the Consent Calendar and Council Member San Antonio pulled item 8H from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 8G and 8H. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. 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 June 11, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and June 11, 2025, Special Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
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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. Accept California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Award in the amount of $236,309. Contact Person: Management Analyst Holcombe
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: Accept California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Award in the amount of $236,309 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the standard agreement. 8E. Award an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to provide On-Call Tenant Relocation Services. Contact Person: Associate Planner IV Cvetko Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement in substantial form with Interwest Consulting Group to provide on-call tenant relocation services in accordance with applicable state law, including any necessary amendments and time extensions.
8F. Amendment to Project Management Agreement for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A). Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski
Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, environmental clearance for the project was provided under the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvement Project (10-035 DR/CDP/EIR and 10-036 GPA/SPA/LCPA) and the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Docusign Envelope ID: 4E2CC10E-C412-41C5-8D4A-C83DEF978A99
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Report (SUBC-005527-2022) and NEPA was completed (HUD Grant No.
B-23-CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A).
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 5 in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions in consultation with the City Attorney, with Kleinfelder Construction Services, for project management support on the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) in the amount of $250,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000. 8I. Acceptance of the Scott Valley Park Equipment Replacement Project (CP24A). Contact Person: Senior Engineer Stryker
Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they are not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The actions involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond for the subject project in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-67, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Scott Valley Park Equipment Replacement Project (CP24A)”. 8J. Designation of Intersection Control at Saxony Road and Union Street intersection as All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) with Crosswalk on the North Leg of Saxony Road. Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use.
Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-72 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Saxony Road and Union Street.”
8K. Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A). Contact Person: Engineer I Sanchez Docusign Envelope ID: 4E2CC10E-C412-41C5-8D4A-C83DEF978A99
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Environmental Considerations: This project is Categorically Exempt (CE) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (d) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures to meet current standards of public health and safety.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A); 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-48, titled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6;” and 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Grandview Stairs Repair Project (CP23A) for construction bids.
8L. Award Construction Contract to DB Pipeline, Inc. for the Self-Realization Fellowship Drain Pipe Repair Project (CD25A). Contact Person: Engineer I Sanchez
Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), which categorically exempts minor alterations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities, including the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. This exemption includes improvements and alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extension, in consultation with the City Attorney, with DB Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $137,000 plus 15 percent contingency of $20,550 for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $157,550 for construction of the Self-Realization Fellowship Drain Pipe Repair Project (CD25A).
8M. Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for the renewal of GIS enterprise software suite with the addition of ArcGIS Indoors. Contact Person: IT Program Administrator Cervantes 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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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement in substantial form in consultation with the City Attorney, with ESRI in the amount of $232,425 for a three-year Enterprise License Agreement (ELA).
8N. Authorization to procure DELL computer hardware. Contact Person: IT Operations and Engineering Supervisor O’Connor
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 procurement of DELL workstations in an amount not to exceed $176,500 in FY 2025-26 using the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contract 01-170. 8O. One-year Management Services Agreements between the City of Encinitas (“City”) and Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, Leucadia 101 Main Street Association, Cardiff 101 Main Street Association, and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. Contact Person: Management Analyst II Welnick 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: It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the following in substantial form: 1) One-year Management Services Agreement with Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; 2) One-year Management Services Agreement with Leucadia 101 Main Street Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; 3) One-year Management Services Agreement with Cardiff 101 Main Street Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and 4) One-year Management Services Agreement with Encinitas Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
8P. Ratification of Assembly Bill 569 (AB 569) legislative position letter of support. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager Sapa’u
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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: Ratify Support Letter for SB 569 (Blakespear) – Caltrans Homeless Encampment Collaboration Act.
8Q. Annual weed abatement lien list for property owners who have not paid for removal of hazardous weeds and authorize the Fire Prevention Division to transmit list to the County of San Diego. Contact Person: Acting Fire Marshal Villagomez
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” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in environment.
Recommended Action: Introduce the annual weed abatement lien list and authorize the Fire Prevention Division to deliver the list to the County of San Diego.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8G. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Encinitas Union School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District for the Bicycle Safety Education Program for the 2025-26 School Year. Contact Person:
Mobility Manager Buck
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) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $30,600 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $16,200 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools.
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Mobility Manager Buck presented the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council.
SPEAKERS:
Rachel Graves and Kristine Schindler spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $30,600 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools; 2) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $16,200 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools; and 3) direct staff to provide more detailed information and clarity regarding the bidding process prior to execution of the MOU’s.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, San Antonio seconded to send this item back to staff for a more complete report and better presentation in the Fall.
Motion Failed. Ayes: O’Hara, San Antonio. Nays: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
The substitute motion failed so the original motion was voted on:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $30,600 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools; 2) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $16,200 for bicycle safety education at multiple schools; and 3) direct staff to provide more detailed information and clarity regarding the bidding process prior to execution of the MOU’s.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer. Nays: San Antonio.
Absent: None. Abstain: O’Hara.
8H. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Encinitas Union School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District for School Crossing Guard Programs for the 2025-26 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck
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.
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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) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $150,758 for crossing guards at multiple schools; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $42,412 for crossing guards at multiple schools.
Council Member San Antonio stated he was in support of the item but had some clarifying questions.
Mobility Manager Buck presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKER:
Kristine Schindler spoke in support of the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $150,758 for crossing guards at multiple schools; and 2) authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $42,412 for crossing guards at multiple schools. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. 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. Interviews and Appointment to the Youth Commission to fill one vacancy for the 2025-2026 School Year. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood 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.
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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: The City Council to hear from applicants and approve the Mayor’s recommendations to appoint one (1) applicant to the Youth Commission with a term ending June 2026.
City Clerk Hollywood presented the staff report.
APPLICANTS:
Lars Willging spoke regarding his qualifications and interest in serving on the Youth Commission.
Miles Yui provided a video presentation regarding his qualifications and interest in serving on the Youth Commission.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to appoint Miles Yui to the Youth Commission with a term ending June 2026; and 2) direct staff to bring back, for City Council consideration on August 13, 2025, the necessary ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to allow for the appointment of alternates on the Youth Commission. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10B. Acceptance of a Donation of $100,000 from Glen Johnson for the Future Park at the L7 Property and Name a Pavilion or Similar Park Amenity in Honor of Sally Johnson for a Minimum Period of 10 Years. Contact Person:
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 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 the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Accept the donation of $100,000 from Glen Johnson; and 2) Approve a future naming of a significant park amenity, like a pavilion, at the future park at the L7 parcel, for a minimum period of 10 years.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Directo Knopp presented the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council.
SPEAKERS:
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in support of the recommended action.
Molly Hintlian registered support for the recommended action, but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to: 1) approve the City Manager and Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts to accept the donation of $100,000 from Glen Johnson on behalf of the City Council; and 2) approve a future naming of a significant park amenity, like a pavilion, at the future park at the L7 Parcel, for a minimum period of 50 years. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 8:49 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
10C. City of Encinitas to submit an application to the California Arts Council (CAC) for recognition as a California Cultural District (CCD) under California Assembly Bill 189. Contact Person: Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 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 the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Direct staff to work with community partners and artists to prepare the application for the CAC to designate the City of Encinitas as a CCD under California Assembly Bill 189; 2) Direct the City Manager to review and submit the CCD application; and 3) Direct staff to prepare for the semi-round of site visits by the CAC in November and December to be prepared for that possible review and to gather information for possible self-designation if not chosen for the CCD.
Arts Administrator Murphy presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Karen Kaden, Dennis Kaden, Molly Hintlian and Dave Dean spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to: 1) not move forward with the grant application; and 2) direct staff to explore and provide clarity on the possible impacts to Zoning and Housing from the creation of a Docusign Envelope ID: 4E2CC10E-C412-41C5-8D4A-C83DEF978A99
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local self-designated Cultural District. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
10D(i).Continued Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting Parks and Recreation Special Event Permit fees based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2024 for the San Diego Region. Contact Person: Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 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 the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-76, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Parks and Recreation Special Event Fees.” Council Member O’Hara announced that he was recusing himself from this item due to a conflict of interest relating to his business obtaining special event permits.
Council Member O’Hara left the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member San Antonio had nothing to disclose.
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 9:40 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:40 p.m.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 76, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Parks and Recreation Special Event Fees.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: O’Hara. Abstain: None.
Council Member O’Hara returned to the Council meeting at 9:42 p.m. 10D(ii).Continued Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting the Parks and Recreation User Fees Excluding Special Event Fees based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2024 for the San Diego Region. Contact Person: Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 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 Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees Excluding Special Event Fees.”
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member San Antonio had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer had nothing to disclose.
Council Member O’Hara had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 9:45 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:45 p.m.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees Excluding Special Event Fees.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no Council Member initiated items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Deputy Mayor Lyndes reported on attending an Encina Wastewater Authority Board meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported on attending an Encina Wastewater Authority Board meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell reported on:
• Public Safety measures planned by the Fire Department, Marine Safety, and Sheriff’s Department for July 4th
• Upcoming concerts in July and August at Moonlight Beach
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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