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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 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, Interim City Attorney Thind, Development Services Director Drapkin , Director of Engineering Nutter, Sheriff’s Captain Watts , Fire Chief Gordon, Deputy City Manager James, 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
Mayor Ehlers welcomed Interim City Attorney, Ajit Thind, who thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support and appointment. 4A. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Encinitas Surfboards 50 th
Anniversary.
Mayor Ehlers presented the proclamation to Marc Adam, and John Kies founding members of Encinitas Surfboards.
4B. Presentation in recognition of the national award winner from the American Shores and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), “Best Restored Beach Award 2025”, for the San Diego County, CA Project, also known as the USACE Encinitas/Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
This item was removed from the agenda by staff and will be re- agendized for a future meeting.
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12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ 4C. Presentation of Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Information Technology Excellence Award.
Mitch Cochran, former president of MISAC presented the Information Technology Excellence Award to Director of Information Technology Contreras and members of the IT Staff.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Dave Dean spoke regarding the 6
th Amendment.
Melissa Scharbarth spoke regarding red light cameras.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding various topics.
Paul Murray spoke regarding public right-of-ways.
Ron Medak spoke regarding implementing Bluetooth technology in the Council Chambers.
Theresa Beauchamp, Bob Kent, Jim Stiven, and Karen Koblentz spoke in support of the safe parking program in Encinitas.
Carol Parker spoke regarding opposition to offshore oil leasing.
Sheila Cameron spoke regarding
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session meeting was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that there were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ehlers announced that Item 8I was being removed from the agenda by Staff.
City Manager Campbell stated that staff had pulled Item 8I because HUD withdrew the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFA) , they plan to reissue the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and the City of Encinitas will reapply when the Notice of Funding Opportunity is republished.
City Clerk Hollywood announced that items 8J and 8K were removed from the Consent Calendar by Members of the public.
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Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item s 8I, 8J and 8K . 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 -Closed Session Meeting; November 5, 2025, Special -Closed Session Meeting; November 12, 2025, Special Joint Meeting with the Commission for the Arts; November 12, 2025, Regular Meeting; November 19, 2025, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and November 19, 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.
8D. Consideration of Proposed Changes to the 2026 calendar year City Council Meeting Schedule. 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.
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 the proposed changes to the 2026 calendar year City Council Meeting Schedule and adopt City Council Resolution 2025-102, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Cit y Council Meeting Schedule.”
8E. Increasing Senior Human Resources Analyst position from 0.65 FTE to 1.00 FTE. Contact Person: Senior Human Resources Analyst Roner Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ 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 that the Senior Human Resources Analyst position be budgeted from 0.65 FTE to a full time position at 1.00 FTE. This adjustment will more accurately reflect current recruitment demands, ensure operational continuity, and support the City’s ongoing organizational needs.
8F. Letter of Opposition to Federal Communications Commission Docket No. 25-276 - Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments.
Contact Person: Deputy City Manager James
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: Ratify the Letter of Opposition to FCC Docket No. 25-276 - Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments. 8G. Letter of Support for H.R. 2862 the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager James 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 the Letter of Support for H.R. 2862 the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act.
8H. Adoption of the ordinance to amend the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Building Standards Codes into the Encinitas Municipal Code .
Contact Persons: Interim Fire Marshal Villagomez, Building Official Romero, and Planning Manager Maynard
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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12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ 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 Ordinance No. 2025- 21, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments t o Chapter 10.04, 10.05, & 10.08 (2024 International Fire Code, and 2025 California Fire Code) o f Title 10 (Fire Prevention) o f the Encinitas Municipal Code to Make Certain Amendments, Additions, a nd Deletions Related to Fire Prevention, Wildland- Urban Interface, and Reimbursement for Protection Service.”
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8I. Consider collaborative submission for the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness’ (RTFH) FY 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) grant with San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to provide homeless response services. Contact Persons:
Homeless Programs Manager Pugh and Planning Manager Anders 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: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to provide SDRM a letter of support whereas SDRM would receive funding from RTFH to provide homeless response services in the City and other strategic areas where SDRM has contracts in north and east county.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF AND WAS
NOT HEARD
8J. Authorize the award of a professional services contract to Schmidt Design Group for the L- 7 Park Development Project (CP26D). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer Baldenegro
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 a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions with Schmidt Design Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ Group for $756,263, plus a 15 percent contingency of $113,439, for a total cost not-to-exceed $869,702 for the design of the L- 7 Park Development Project (CP26D); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution 2025- 119, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.”
Council Member O’Hara requested Deputy Mayor Lyndes recuse herself from this item due to a perceived conflict-of-interest.
Interim City Attorney Thind provided clarification for a recusal based on a potential conflict-of-interest.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes provided a response to the perceived conflict -of- interest and announced that she would not be recusing herself from this item.
Senior Engineer Baldenegro presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS:
Ellen Burr, Jessica Pratt, Elena Thompson, and Sheila Cameron spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions with Schmidt Design Group for $756,263, plus a 15 percent contingency of $113,439, for a total cost not -to-exceed $869,702 for the design of the L-7 Park Development Project (CP26D); and 2) adopt City Council Resolution 2025- 119, 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. 8K. Approval of street list and authorization to advertise the FY 2025- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A) . Contact Person: Engineer II Suleiman
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) Approve the street list for the FY 2025- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A); 2) Approve plans for the striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ Cornish Drive ; 3) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025- 116 titled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6” ; and 4) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2025- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A).”
SPEAKERS:
Steve Linke, Ron Medak, and Leigh Ratcliffe spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, O’Hara seconded to: 1) approve the street list for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A); 2) approve plans for the striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive; 3) adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025 -116 titled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6”; and 4) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2025- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A).”
O’Hara made a substitute motion, Ehlers seconded to: 1) approve the street list for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A); 2) approve plans for the striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive AMENDED as follows: - Leucadia Boulevard – remove bollards contained in the resurfacing area of the project and replace with stripe buffering, or thermos plastic paint and Mountain Vista Drive – reduce travel lanes to 10 ½ feet, reduce the medians to 10 feet, and widen the bike lane to a two foot bike buffer; 3) adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025 -116 titled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Striping of Leucadia Boulevard, Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas Boulevard and Cornish Drive, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6”; and 4) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2025- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A).” 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 8:05 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Council Member Shaffer returned to the Council Chambers at 8:21 p.m.
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.
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12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ 10A. Public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-15 for City Council initiated amendments to Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 9.01(General Offenses).
Contact Person: Associate 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 activi ty 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.” Associate 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 8:26 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to 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 ;” to include a modified definition of “camp”/“camping” as presented by staff. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, Lyndes, Shaffer, and San Antonio. Nays: O’Hara. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
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12/10/2025 Regular Meeting Page 9 Mtg. #2025-____, Bk#41, Page __ 10B. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-22 Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon
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: Introduce Ordinance No. 2025- 22, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings.”
Fire Chief Gordon presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Lyndes seconded to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-22, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Shaffer. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10C. Introduction of Ordinance 2025- 19 amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Special Operations Permit: Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Gilliam
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: Introduce Ordinance 2025- 19 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Operations Permit: Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction.”
Senior Management Analyst Gilliam presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKER:
Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
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Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to introduce Ordinance 2025-19 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Operations Permit:
Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10D. Commercial Summer Surf Instruction. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Gilliam
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) Approve the Commercial Surf site map; 2) Approve the Commercial Surf Operators for Summer 2026, and 3) Approve the revised process to award Commercial Surf Operator permits.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Knopp presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Allen, Austin Rowe, Brittney Lingenfelter, and Natalie Settoon spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., but no later than 11:00 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) approve the Commercial Surf Operators for Summer 2026; and 2) create an ad-hoc subcommittee of Council Members Shaffer and O’Hara to work with staff and interested parties to review and prepare a revised Commercial Surf Site Map and process to award Commercial Surf Operator permits for Council consideration. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10E. 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Report. Contact Persons: Engineer II Suleiman and Engineer I Esteller
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
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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: Receive and file the 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Report and Presentation.
Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
SPEAKER:
Sheila Cameron, Dave Dean, and Natalie Settoon spoke regarding this item.
The Mayor and City Council provided feedback and comments regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O' Hara seconded to receive the 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Report. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers directed staff to return to Council with information regarding privately owned versus public maintained roads in 2026. 10F. Discussion and selection of the Deputy Mayor. 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.
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: Council to select one of its members as Deputy Mayor.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to select Council Member O’Hara as Deputy Mayor. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10G. Discussion and possible appointments of Encinitas City Council Members to Regional Boards and Committees, and consideration and possible action regarding existing Standing Subcommittee and Active Ad Hoc Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
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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) City Council to make recommendations and approve final appointments of Representative and Alternate to the North County Transit District (NCTD) 2026 Board of Directors ; 2) City Council to make recommendations and approve final appointments of Representative, Alternate, and Second Alternate to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 2026 Board of Directors ; 3) Mayor to make recommendations and City Council to approve all other 2026 regional board and committee appointments; and 4) City Council to consider and possibly take action regarding appointments to standing subcommittee and active ad hoc subcommittee appointments.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to nominate Council Member O’Hara as the NCTD representative and Mayor Ehlers as the alternate. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to nominate Mayor Ehlers as the SANDAG Representative, Council Member San Antonio as the Alternate, and Council Member Lyndes as the Second Alternate.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to approve all other 2026 regional board and committee appointments with no changes. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to appoint Council Member Shaffer and Deputy Mayor O’Hara to the Commercial Surf Operator ad hoc subcommittee. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10H. Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, and Adopt Resolution 2025- 117, appointing the Interim City Attorney and Interim Assistant City Attorney. Contact Person: Department Docusign Envelope ID: 10157A97-94B3-424D-90A1-0AD149734127 12/10/2025 Regular Meeting
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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) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, effective December 1, 2025; 2) Affirm the appointment of Ajit Thind of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim City Attorney and Andrew Jared of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim Assistant City Attorney; and 3 ) Adopt Resolution 2025-117 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Appointing the City of Encinitas Interim City Attorney.” Assistant City Manager Schwarm presented the staff report and noted a minor update on page 6 of 17 to read “Assistant City Manger” instead of “Administrative Services Director,” under the fourth bullet point.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to: 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, effective December 1, 2025 with the editorial change proposed by Assistant City Manager Schwarm; 2) affirm the appointment of Ajit Thind of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim City Attorney and Andrew Jared of the firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley as Interim Assistant City Attorney; and 3) adopt Reso lution 2025-117 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Appointing the City of Encinitas Interim City Attorney.” Motion Carried.
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 San Antonio reported on attending a San Diego Community Power Meeting.
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Council Member Shaffer reported on attending a San Elijo Joint Powers Authority meeting with Deputy Mayor O’Hara and also attended a permit parking subcommittee meeting with Mayor Ehlers.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara reported on attending a San Elijo Joint Powers Authority meeting with Council Member O’Hara, and also attended a NCTD meeting.
Council Member Lyndes reported on attending a San Diego County Water Authority meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported on attending a permit parking subcommittee meeting with Council Member Shaffer, and also reported on attending a SANDAG shoreline working group meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell thanked everyone involved in the 2025 Encinitas Holiday Parade.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 11:02 p.m., in honor of his father who passed away last Saturday.
_________________________ __________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy City
Clerk
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