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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara, Council Members Joy Lyndes, Marco San Antonio, and Luke Shaffer
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Campbell, Assistant City Manager Schwarm, Deputy City Manager James, Interim City Attorney Thind, Interim City Clerk Weichers, and Interim Deputy City Clerk Rapp
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
No special presentations or proclamations were presented.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
The Mayor stated that due to the number of speakers the time allotment would be lowered to two minutes per speaker and the first 15 would be heard now with the remaining speakers after item 12A
Brad Lefkowitz spoke regarding the Brown Act.
Dave Dean spoke on spoke on various topics.
Alison Smith, Daunte Fyall, Victoria Fulton, Beth Taylor, and Stacy Predi spoke regarding a community event, artistic and cultural dance, and the conduct of city representatives.
Mark Mazzarella and Jim Skeen spoke regarding enforcement of outdoor lighting Ordinance.
Gary Murphy spoke regarding the Beacons Beach Sand Replenishment Project.
Terry Anne Skelly spoke regarding tobacco use.
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Amy Bryan spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the City.
Diane Panella and Teresa Beauchamp spoke regarding a community event, artistic and cultural dance, and the conduct of city representatives.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ehlers reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:30 p.m. to hear two items listed on the Closed Session Agenda, and there were no reportable actions.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Weichers announced there were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Deputy City Clerk Weichers announced that items 8D, 8F, and 8J were pulled by members of the public from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the expedition of 8D, 8F, and 8J. 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: Interim City Clerk Weichers
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the February 11, 2026, Regular Meeting; February 18, 2026, Special-Closed Session Meeting; February 18, 2026, Regular Meeting; and readopt January 21, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Weichers
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
8C. Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
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8E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-01 for amendments to the Encinitas Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program pertaining to single-family parking regulations. 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” 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 Ordinance No. 2026-01 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Section 30.54.030 (Schedule of Required Off-Street Parking) of Chapter 30.54 (Off-Street Parking) of the Encinitas Municipal Code, Amending Subsection 6.5.3 (Development Standards) of Section 6.5 [Single Family Residential Zones (“ER-SFR3”, “ER-SFR3V” & “ER-SFR5” ZONES)] of Chapter 6.0 (Encinitas Ranch Zoning Ordinance) of the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan, and Amending the Local Coastal Program to Implement State Legislative Changes Regarding Parking Requirements for Single-Family Residences Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.3.”
8G. Authorization to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Dokken Engineering, Inc. for the design and permitting of the Highway 101 San Elijo Lagoon Bridge Rehabilitation Project (CS23F). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer Stryker
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)(3) of CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a Professional Services Agreement for design consultant services, in substantial form, with Dokken Engineering, Inc. and any necessary amendments and time extensions for a not-to-exceed contract total of $199,817.
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03/11/2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ 8H. Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for Bridge Barrier Rail Repairs at Leucadia Boulevard over Interstate-5 (I-5) (CS26D). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer Stryker
Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), which exempts minor alternations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities, including the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. This exemption includes improvements and alternations that do not create additional automobile lanes.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a Cooperative Agreement for bridge barrier rail repairs at Leucadia Boulevard over I-5, in substantial form, with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and any necessary amendments and time extensions for $196,723 plus 15% contingency of $29,509 for a not-to-exceed contract total of $226,232. 8I. Preparation and Filing of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District Annual Report. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Lisenbee 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 15061(b)(3) of CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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. 2026-16, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Directing the Preparation and Filing of the Encinitas Landscape and Lighting District’s Annual Report for the Purposes of Levying and Collecting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.”
8K. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Psomas for additional Construction Management & Inspection Services (CM&I) support for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A) (together referred to as “Project”). Contact Person: Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski
Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, environmental clearance for the project was provided under the Docusign Envelope ID: F690B6D0-C3B3-403E-BACE-DD9395FF1DAB
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B-23-CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A).
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Psomas for Construction Management and Inspection Services (CM&I) and public outreach services in substantial form, for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) and North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A), to add $672,000 of capacity to the professional consultant agreement, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $3,015,575 over the duration of the agreement; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-17, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget."
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8D. Letter of Support for AB 1708 (Solache) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention. 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 a Letter of Support for AB 1708 (Solache) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention.
Deputy City Manager James presented the item and answered preliminary Council questions.
Molly Hintlian, Ron Medak, and Elena Thompson spoke regarding this item.
Deputy City Manager and Planning Manager Anders answered Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to approve a Letter of Support for AB 1708 (Solache) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Nays: San Antonio. Absent: None. Abstain: O’Hara.
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03/11/2026 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ 8F. A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Environment Day for a community special event at Encinitas Community Park. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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, June 28, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp presented the item and answered preliminary Council questions.
Molly Hintlian and Natalie Settoon spoke regarding this item.
Applicants Mark O’Connor and Lia Strell spoke regarding the event and answered Council questions.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp answered Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved 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, June 28, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, Shaffer seconded to direct Encinitas Environment Day (EEDAY) to return to the March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting with additional information regarding the MOU, including their physical address, a full estimate of total cost, a plan to measure attendance, and data of previous attendance levels. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: Lyndes.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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03/11/2026 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ 8J. Award a Construction Contract to Eagle Paving, LLC for 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) 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 site. Maintenance and repair are proposed on existing public streets but do not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions in consultation with the City Attorney, with Eagle Paving LLC in the amount of $4,443,957 plus $400,000 construction contingency for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $4,843,957 including any future contract amendments to construct the Base Bid & Additive Alternates (1-4) for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A).
Fabian Gonell spoke regarding this item.
Director of Engineering Nutter answered public speaker and Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions in consultation with the City Attorney, with Eagle Paving LLC in the amount of $4,443,957 plus $400,000 construction contingency for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $4,843,957 including any future contract amendments to construct the Base Bid & Additive Alternates (1-4) for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A)..
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, 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. Public Hearing to consider funding requests for the FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Contact Person: Management Analyst Schubert
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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 funding for activities delineated in the CDBG Funding Recommendations FY 2026-27 and in the Analysis Section of the Agenda Report, for incorporation into the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and 2) Continue the Public Hearing to April 15, 2026, to gather public input prior to Council’s consideration of the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.
Management Analyst Schubert and Director of Development Services Drapkin presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes stated she had nothing to disclose.
Council Member San Antonio stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer stated he had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers stated he had nothing to disclose.
Staff answered preliminary Council questions.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Molly Hintlian, John Van Cleef, and Elena Thompson spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Ehlers continued the public hearing to the Regular meeting of April 15, 2026.
Staff answered Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to authorize funding for activities delineated in the CDBG Funding Recommendations FY 2026-27 and in the Analysis Section of the Agenda Report, for incorporation into the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and 2) Continue the Public Hearing to April 15, 2026, to gather public input prior to Council’s Docusign Envelope ID: F690B6D0-C3B3-403E-BACE-DD9395FF1DAB
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Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 8:07 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
10B Preliminary report and budget recommendations to the City Council on the citywide Facilities Condition Assessment. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Facilities Condition Assessment.
Senior Management Analyst Elmore and Consultant Matthew Anderson with Bureau Veritas Group presented the staff report and answered Council questions.
There were no speakers on this item.
Council received and filed the Facilities Condition Assessment. 10C. Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the General Plan.
Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona
Environmental Considerations: The General Plan Annual Progress Report is a reporting document and does not create or alter policy. 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. This informational item provides a means to monitor the implementation of the General Plan during the 12-month reporting period.
Recommended Action: Approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report including implementation measures.
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Scott Campbell, Bernie Dillon, and Ron Medak spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report including implementation measures. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational Items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. Council Initiated Item by Council Member Marco San Antonio to Initiate a Discussion and/or Direction for an Assessment of Safety Improvement Needs of the intersection of Park Dale Lane & Village Park Way 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: Direct staff to evaluate safety for all mobility modes (including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists) at the intersection of Park Dale Lane and Village Park Way—specifically in response to neighborhood concerns about children traveling to and from school—and return to Council with:
-An assessment of existing conditions, including traffic operations and observed behaviors during school arrival and dismissal periods, collision history (if available), and any relevant roadway, signage/marking, lighting, and sight distance conditions. -A range of options for potential safety enhancements, including near-term operational measures and longer-term capital
improvements.
-Preliminary cost estimates and justification for each option presented, including anticipated safety benefits,
feasibility/constraints, and any potential funding sources and implementation considerations.
Council Member San Antonio presented the report.
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Brad Lefkowitz, Rhiana Glor, Abigail Brown, Ron Medak, Clem Brown, Maddie Brown, spoke regarding this item.
Molly Hintlian, Krista Lamp, Clem Brown and Maddie Brown registered support of the recommended action but chose not to speak
Deputy Mayor O’Hara gave a presentation regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to direct staff to look at the intersection of Park Dale Lane and Village Park Way to explore all possible options, come back with time, scope, and cost; have staff look into short term and long term recommendations; have Council, Staff, and Schools evaluate if excess guards from other schools can be moved to this area; and increase Sheriff Deputy presence. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF –
CONTINUTED
Rachel Leshaw spoke regarding the conduct of City representatives.
Jeremy Ross spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the City.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding various topics.
Cynthia Sheya Palmer spoke regarding the Puebla Barrier and traffic in the City.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Lyndes attended the San Diego County Authority Board Meeting.
Council Member San Antonio attended a San Diego Community Power Board Meeting.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara spoke regarding an upcoming Community Participation Project with North County Transit District regarding fare changes.
Mayor Ehlers reported he attended a SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
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14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell gave an update on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on March 6, and March 9, 2026, within the City; and information on the upcoming registration for the Encinitas Academy which opens tomorrow, March 12, 2026 and provided information on the program.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney Report was given.
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, Interim City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor By: Jackie Rapp, Interim Deputy City Clerk
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