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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:01 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, Development Services Director Drapkin, City Engineer Nutter, 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 Proclamations for Red Ribbon Week
Mayor Ehlers and Nancy Logan representing San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth presented Red Ribbon Week Proclamations to representatives from Ada Harris Elementary, Capri Elementary, El Camino Creek Elementary, La Costa Heights Elementary, Mission Estancia Elementary, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, Park Dale Lane Elementary, Paul Ecke Central Elemntary, Diegueno Middle School, La Costa Canyon High School, and San Dieguito Academy High School.
4B. Presentation of Quarterly Sheriff’s Update
Sheriff’s Captain Watts presented the quarterly Sheriff’s Update and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKER:
Ellen Burr spoke regarding this item.
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Fire Chief Gordon and Deputy Fire Chief Sanchez presented the quarterly Fire Department update and responded to questions from the Council.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mayor Ehlers announced that due to the number of speakers under Oral Communications he would be reducing speaker time to two minutes.
Council Member O’Hara spoke regarding the traffic accident at Gelato 101.
Judy Berlfein spoke regarding traffic safety.
Patty Stottlemyer spoke regarding smart cities.
Andy spoke regarding various topics.
Greg Young spoke regarding election security.
Dave Dean spoke regarding “Dave’s Rock Garden.”
Raul Villamar spoke regarding parking downtown.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding Proposition 50.
Melissa Scharbarth spoke regarding an upcoming Safe Streets Encinitas Community Event on October 19, 2025 at Encinitas Community Park.
Richard Solomon spoke regarding support for the La Paloma theatre.
Beth Whitteker spoke regarding various topics.
Jeremy Ross spoke regarding ICE operations in the City of Encinitas Diana Kutlow from Senator Blakespear’s office provided a legislative update.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ehlers reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:30 p.m. to discuss one item, and the City Council voted 5-0 to terminate the City Attorney contract with Jones Mayer within 45 days and proceed with selecting an interim City Attorney.
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7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that there were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Consent Calendar items 8D, 8E, 8F, 8J, 8K, and 8L were removed from the Consent Calendar. Items 8E and 8F were also removed by Council Member O’Hara.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 8D, 8E, 8F, 8J, 8K, and 8L. 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 September 16, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; September 17, 2025, Regular Meeting; September 24, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting, and September 24, 2025, Regular 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.
8G. Dish Wireless LLC Land Lease Agreement. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Gilliam
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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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 consultation with the City Attorney, to execute the Land Lease agreement in substantial form with T-Mobile West Tower LLC for an existing telecommunications facility at Cardiff Sports Park; and 2) Approve the dedication of lease revenue, estimated at $270,766 during the initial term, for the Park Improvement Project (CP04G).
8I. Approval of the Plans and Authorization to Advertise the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project (Project CE04H). Contact Person:
Principal Engineer Alex
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (b) and (d) - Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the minor alternation, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing public utility facilities and Section 15302 (c) – Class 2 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the plans for the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project (Project CE04H); 2) Authorize the advertisement of the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements project for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-103 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Cottonwood Creek Sewer Improvements Project, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.” 8M. Agreement for Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Project (CF26F) and Ongoing Maintenance. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn 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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Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Historic Encinitas Gateway Sign LED Conversion Agreement in substantial form in consultation with City Attorney, with YESCO LLC for an initial four (4) year term and agreement amount not-to-exceed $199,804 with a 20% contingency of $34,201, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to extend the agreement for up to two (2) one-year renewal options for a total agreement term not exceeding six (6) years, with $19,780 for maintenance included over the last two year period, and a total agreement amount not- to-exceed $253,785 with applicable CPI increases included; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-101 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to appropriate $205,205 to the Historic Encinitas Sign Project (CF26F).
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8D. Approve Plans for the Installation of Proposed Guardrails on the Southwest and Northeast Corners of the North Coast Highway 101 and El Portal Roundabout. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15311 exempts the construction and replacement of minor structures. The project is consistent with the CEQA exemption criteria. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply to the proposed project.
Recommended Action: Approve the plans for the installation of guardrails on the Southwest and Northeast Corners of the North Coast Highway 101 and El Portal Roundabout.
Traffic Engineer I Hekmat presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Melissa Scharbarth, Elena Thompson, and Rick Smith spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Molly Hintlian registered opposition to the recommended action, but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, O’Hara seconded to direct staff to compare the use of the originally approved bollards with wood façade sleeves versus the use of rocks, explore the cost of in-road lighting, and return to Council with the results.
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10/15/2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ Ehlers made a substitute motion, Shaffer seconded to direct staff to compare the use of the originally approved bollards with wood façade sleeves versus the use of rocks, explore the cost of in-road lighting and use of in-circle Chevron signs, and return to Council with the results. 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 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Mayor Ehlers announced that Action Items 10C and 10D would be heard before Action Items 10A and 10B.
8E. Amend the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) budget based upon the tentative award of a SANDAG SGIP Cycle 6 Grant for the Project. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski
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: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-99 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to increase the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) by $1,337,238 for a revised budget of $1,438,878.
Principal Engineer Widelski presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS:
Elena Thompson and Scott Campbell spoke in support of the recommended action.
Molly Hintlian registered support for the recommended action, but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-99 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to increase the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) by $1,337,238 for a revised budget of $1,438,878. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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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: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Environment Day (EEDAY) in substantial form in consultation with the City Attorney to host the EcoFest event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to send back to staff for a more complete report to include an explanation of costs and funding, where monies go, and the possibility of combining EcoFest with other like- minded City events in particular the Sustainability Solutions Fair.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8J. Authorization to enter into a Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia, Inc. Contact Person Senior Management Analyst Elmore
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 a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution 2025-106 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Encinitas, California, Amending the Authorized Maximum Site License Fee for Small Wireless Facilities and Other Infrastructure Deployments in the Public Rights-of-Way;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a Master License Agreement for Small Wireless Facility Attachment Installation with Ubicquia, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in substantial form, for an initial ten-year term, with three (3) automatic five (5)- year extensions, for a not-to-exceed twenty-five year term, with options to cancel by either party, and for a total agreement value to be determined in the manner set forth therein.
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10/15/2025 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ Senior Management Analyst Elmore presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Patty Stottlemyer, Carol Donahue, Michael Schwaebe, Rachel Soares, and Richard Van Every spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Scott Campbell and Andy Schul registered opposition to the recommended action, but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to table the item at this time to address Council concerns addressed at the meeting and return to Council with additional information and to conduct a public workshop.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m., but not past 11:30 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8K. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce for the Retirement and Senior Expo to benefit the Encinitas community. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Hamer
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: Approve and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to provide a Retirement and Senior Expo scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to approve and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to provide a Retirement and Senior Expo scheduled for Saturday, Docusign Envelope ID: B74F1411-75C2-490F-9DDC-E3C44ACB6330
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Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8L. Authorize Agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Cleaning Services. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn
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 conjunction with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for Sidewalk Cleaning Services with SCA of CA, LLC. for an initial three (3) year term and annual contract amount of $221,568, with a total three (3) year contract amount of $664,707, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to extend the agreement for up to two (2) one-year renewal options with mutual consent for a total contract term not exceeding five (5) years, and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,121,223 with applicable CPI increases included.
SPEAKERS:
Ellen Burr spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to authorize the City Manager or her designee, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for Sidewalk Cleaning Services with SCA of CA, LLC. for an initial three (3) year term and annual contract amount of $221,568, with a total three (3) year contract amount of $664,707, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to extend the agreement for up to two (2) one-year renewal options with mutual consent for a total contract term not exceeding five (5) years, and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,121,223 with applicable CPI increases included AMENDED to: remove Scope Item C – Gateway Sign Power Washing, Increase the Frequency of Scope Item D – Sidewalk/Street Debris Removal to 12 Times Per Year, and revised Total Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount of $1,132,154. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
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Mayor Ehlers announced that Action Items 10C and 10D would be heard before Action Items 10A and 10B.
10C. Youth Commission Amendment Recommendation for Ordinance No. 2025-09. Contact Person: Recreation Supervisor Camarena Environmental Considerations: The action 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 recommendation from Youth
Commission.
SPEAKERS:
Lola Hubbell, Dylan Yarborough, Quade Kelley, and Lars Willging spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to discard the recommended action from the Youth Commission and direct staff to return with draft Ordinance 2025-09 for consideration. Motion Failed. Ayes: O’Hara and San Antonio.
Nays: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to approve the Youth Commission recommendation. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer.
Nays: O’Hara and San Antonio. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10D. Youth Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Contact Person: Recreation Supervisor Camarena
Environmental Considerations: The action 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 final outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Youth Commission Work Plan; and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Commission Work Plan.
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10/15/2025 Regular Meeting Page 11 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ Youth Commission Chair Kelley presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Lyndes seconded to: 1) receive final outcomes for the Fiscal Yar 2025-25 Youth Commission Work Plan; and 2) approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Commission Work Plan with the addition of intergenerational videos under Work Plan Item #2 and to include Financial Literacy (Item #6) into all Youth Commission Work Plan items. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10A. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-14 amending Encinitas Municipal Code §18.08.080 regarding sewer service charge calculations for customers with submeters. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Stratakis 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) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-14, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 18.08 Regarding Sewer Service Charge Calculations for Customers with Submeters.”
Senior Management Analyst Elmore presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member San Antonio stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member O’Hara stated he had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes stated she had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 10:55 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-14, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter
18.08 Regarding Sewer Service Charge Calculations for Customers with Submeters.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10B. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-12 approving a Sewer Reimbursement District on behalf of property owner Tavares and adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Zielke 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 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 the environment.
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-12, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code to Provide for Reimbursement for Construction Costs of a Sewer Main Extension on Rancho Santa Fe Road to Property Owner Tavares.”
Senior Engineer Zielke presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-12, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code to provide for Reimbursement for Construction Costs of a Sewer Main Extension on Rancho Santa Fe Road to Property Owner Tavares.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program Annual Update. Contact Person:
Park Operations Manager Norgard
Recommended Action: Receive the oral report.
Park Operations Manager Norgard and Jade Woll from RECON Environmental presented the report and responded to questions from the Council.
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12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no Council Member Initiated Agenda items.
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 meeting and a San Diego Community Power meeting.
Council Member Shaffer reported on attending a Regional Solid Waste meeting.
Council Member O’Hara commented on the number of bills Governor Newsom signed into law.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes reported on attending a San Diego County Water Authority meeting and an Encina Wastewater Authority meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported on attending SANDAG Board meetings and an Encina Wastewater Authority meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell welcomed our new Deputy City Manager, Mike James.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 11:22 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy City
Clerk
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