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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2025, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, Assistant City Manager Schwarm, City Attorney Preziosi, Development Services Director Drapkin, Director of Engineering Nutter, Sheriff’s Lieutenant David, Deputy City Manager James, Deputy City Clerk Weichers 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
Helen Bourne spoke regarding West Santa Fe Drive.
Patty Stottlemyer spoke regarding the Telecommunications Act Statement of Opposition letter.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding politics.
Richard Solomon spoke regarding the La Paloma Theatre.
Dave Dean spoke regarding homelessness in the City and Dave’s Rock Garden.
Beth Whitteker spoke regarding various topics.
Diana Kutlow spoke regarding various topics.
Julie Thunder spoke regarding political action committees.
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6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ehlers reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:00 p.m. to consider one item, and the City Council voted unanimously 5-0 to appoint effective December 1, 2025 Ajit Thind as Interim City Attorney and Andrew Jared as Interim Assistant City Attorney from the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC; under the same terms and conditions as the existing City Attorney Agreement; Staff with bring back an agreement for ratification and approval at the December 10, 2025, City Council Meeting.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Weichers announced that there were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Deputy City Clerk Weichers announced that Consent Calendar item 8F was removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8F. 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 October 29, 2025, Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission; and November 5, 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. Authorization to award a Professional Services Agreement with Glenn A.
Rick Engineering and Development Co. for the design of the Olivenhain Docusign Envelope ID: D51DA323-25CB-4E2C-9B5F-B5CD5F9C3967
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Principal Engineer Alex
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, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for design professional consultant services, in substantial form, with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Co., and any necessary amendments and time extensions in the amount of $4,480,353 plus a contingency of $741,614 for a not-to-exceed contract total of $5,271,467; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-114, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to amend the FY 2025-26 budget by transferring $518,485 from CSD Collection System Rehabilitation Project (CE04H) to fund the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Capacity Improvements Project (CC04J).
8E. Completion of Emergency Repairs to the Moonlight Beach Sewer Force Main Project (CE26D). 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 15269(b) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves emergency repairs to publicly owned facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health and safety.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-109, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to amend the FY 2025-26 budget by transferring $20,137 from ESD Collection System Rehabilitation Project (CE04H) to fund the Emergency Repairs to Moonlight Beach Sewer Force Main Project (CE26D).
8G. Authorization to utilize PEG funding to upgrade the end-of-life audio-visual equipment in Council Chambers, Carnation Conference Room, and Poinsettia Conference Room, project CT26A, in order to integrate a 2-way audio-visual platform for public meetings in accordance with SB 707.
Contact Person: IT Analyst Parhar
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) Approve upgrading the Council Chambers end- of-life audio-visual equipment & broadcast equipment with an audio-visual system that supports a 2-way audio-visual platform for public meetings in accordance with SB707 and the Americans with Disabilities Act; 2) Authorize the City Manager to enter a General Services Agreement between the City of Encinitas and Western Audio Visual, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form. The cost to upgrade the audio-visual equipment is $197,663 for design, equipment, software, and installation.
Staff is also requesting a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $19,767 for a project total not to exceed $217,430; and 3). Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-113, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.” 8H. Amendment #1 to the Agreement with Universal Awning & Canopy for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility Improvements. Contact Person:
Environmental Services Manager Steenblock
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 to execute Amendment # 1 to the agreement with Universal Awning & Canopy for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility Improvements, in substantial form, in conjunction with the City Attorney, increasing the agreement not-to- exceed amount of $93,200 by $39,774, for a total not-to exceed amount of $132,974, with a 10% contingency of $13,298; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2025-112 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to appropriate $39,774 to the Public Works Facility Improvements Project (CF16D).
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8F. Acceptance of the Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements (CS24E) and the Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements (CX24A) Projects. Contact Person: Engineer II Barr
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Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject projects; 2) Authorize the release of the Payment Bond for the subject projects in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the Performance Bond for the subject projects in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-111, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements (CS24E) and the Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements (CX24A) Projects.”
SPEAKER:
Molly Hintlian spoke regarding this item.
Staff responded to Council questions and speaker comments.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Lyndes second to: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject projects; 2) Authorize the release of the Payment Bond for the subject projects in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the Performance Bond for the subject projects in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-111, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements (CS24E) and the Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements (CX24A) Projects.” Motion Carried. 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. Updates to the City of Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 14.40 Article III and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-20 to provide updated code regulations for timed parking zones in the City of Encinitas. Contact Person:
City Traffic Engineer Bandegan
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Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.40 Stopping, Standing, and Parking of the Encinitas Municipal Code and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 14.40-Stopping, Standing, and Parking in Article III to Create Long Term Parking Zone Regulations” amending a section of Chapter 14.40 of the Encinitas Municipal Code.
Traffic Engineer Bandegan 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 met with Dick Stern, President, Encinitas Ranch Community Association.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes stated she had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Fabian Gimell, Richard Stern, and Eleana Thompson spoke regarding this item.
Molly Hintlian registered support but chose not to speak.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Staff responded to questions and Council deliberated.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the staff recommendation to implement a timed parking system with green curb markings and a 3-hour limit at the Las Verdes Park, located on Paseo De Las Verdes from Quail Gardens Drive to Cyprus Hills Drive and directed the Docusign Envelope ID: D51DA323-25CB-4E2C-9B5F-B5CD5F9C3967
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None.
10B. Public hearing to consider the introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-15 for City Council initiated amendments to Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter
9.01(General Offenses). Contact Person: Planner Brenner 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” pursuant to 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: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2025-15, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.01(General Offenses) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Relating to Camping and Sleeping in Vehicles.” Planner Brenner 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 7:06 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Beth Whitteker, Suzanne Stone, Elena Thompson, and Jim Stiven spoke regarding this item.
Molly Hintlian registered support but chose not to speak.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to bring back a reintroduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2025-15, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.01 (General Offenses) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Relating to Camping and Sleeping in Vehicles” with modifications to section 9.010.020 to include language addressing the storage of personal property; a provision requiring consideration of the totality of circumstances; and the addition of a new, standalone definitions section that should follow the City of Carlsbad’s code structure and apply to all of section 9.01, to include detailed language clarifying what constitutes and does not constitute “Camp” and “Camping.” 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 7:59 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
10C. Economic Development/Business Commission Discussion. 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: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
Management Analyst Welnick presented the staff report.
There were no speakers on this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to approve the proposal for establishing a Business Commission with the following amendments:
• Add “Culture and Vision of Encinitas” to Section 2
• Strike the six specification lines in Section 4A
• Revise Section 4A to specify a commission composition of 5 to 9 members, including two (2) at-large members who are not required to meet the criteria outlined in Section 4B, bullet 2 • Modify the term limits to 3 years
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). 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) Provide staff with direction on the proposed options #1 or #2 listed below in the Analysis section in regard to the JFS SPP; or other Council desired options. If the City Council direction is to extend the JFS SPP contract, the following actions are also necessary:
Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Professional Consultant Services Agreement in substantial form, for safe parking program, in an amount not-to-exceed $610,000; Adopt Resolution No. 2025-121, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing a 12-Month Extension of the Use Agreement for the Safe Parking Program at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center located at 1140 Oakcrest Park;” Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 120 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.”
Planning Manager Anders presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Helen Bourne, Molly Hintlian, Patty Stottlemyer, Beth Whitteker, James Hagen, Julie Thunder, Jesse Mendez, Ellen Burr, Elena Thompson, Jim Stiven, Scott Campbell, Dennis Kaden, Nicola Ranson, Ron Medak, Bob Kent, Theresa Beauchamp, Evan Bricker, Brad Lefkowitz, Shira Jacobs, Steve Lapin, and Rachel Graves spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:45 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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11/19/2025 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to direct staff to extend the Jewish Family Service JFS Safe Parking Program SPP contract for six months with costs split evenly; instruct staff to return with alternative funding options for the Safe Parking Program, such as grants; authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Professional Consultant Services Agreement in substantial form, for safe parking program, in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000; adopt Resolution No. 2025-121, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing a 6-Month Extension of the Use Agreement for the Safe Parking Program at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center located at 1140 Oakcrest Park;” and adopt Resolution No. 2025-120 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.”. 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 Agenda items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Shaffer reported he and Council Member O’Hara attended the San Elijo Joint Powers Association Meeting
Council Member O’Hara reported he attended the North County Transit District meeting.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes reported she attended the Encina Wastewater Authority Board Meeting and the LOSSAN SANDAG Metrolink Board Meeting
Mayor Ehlers reported that he attended the Encina Wastewater Authority Board Meeting, three SANDAG meetings, and, along with Council Member Shaffer, participated in a Permit Parking Subcommittee Meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell reported on the following:
• Over the next few weeks, the Communications Manager, Sheriff’s Captain, and Fire Chief will share valuable public safety tips for the holiday season
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• The Historical Society’s Heritage Tree Lighting will be on Friday December 5. 2025
• The Holiday Parade is on December 6, 2025
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
_________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, Deputy City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor By: Jackie Rapp, Management Analyst
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