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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
4A. Presentation in Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners Mayor Ehlers presented the outgoing Commissioners James Hebert, David Thile, Ross Ridder, Susan Sherod, James Morton, Jesse Hanwit, Mim Michelove with a certificate of recognition and thanked them for their service to the City.
Niyati Kadakia, James Gross, Glen Johnson, Kimberly Evers, Christine Ryan, Maureen Martin, and Linda Schneider were unable to attend.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Monette Marino-Keta, Yusef Miller, Daunte Fyall, Thea Farber, and TC Golez spoke regarding the conduct of a City representative.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding street conditions and utility work.
Dave Dean spoke regarding various topics.
Fabian Gonell spoke regarding City finances.
Ron Medak spoke regarding racism.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Kimberly Armstrong spoke regarding affordable housing in the City.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thind reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 4:00 p.m. to hear three items listed on the Closed Session Agenda, and there were no reportable actions.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Weichers announced Item 8D and 8G were removed from the agenda by Staff and will be brought back at a later date.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Clerk Weichers announced that items 8 D was removed from the agenda and will be heard at a later date; item 8G was removed from the agenda in its entirety; and item 8H was pulled by staff for discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION:
San Antonio moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8D, 8G, and 8H. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: Interim City Clerk Wiechers
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the March 11, 2026, Special-Closed Session Meeting, March 11, 2026, Special Meeting, and March 11, 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
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8E. Professional Service Agreement between the City of Encinitas and Granicus, LLC. for proactive identification, monitoring, documenting and compliance outreach (courtesy noticing) of Short-Term Rentals. Contact Person: Code Enforcement Manager Jemison
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mtg. #2026-____, 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 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: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Encinitas (“City”) and Granicus, LLC for proactive identification, monitoring, and documenting for the enforcement of Short-Term Rentals, not to exceed the amount of $120,600 over the five-year life of the Agreement.
8F. Amendment No. 2 to Martha Massey’s Independent Contractor Agreement.
Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Goodsell
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 in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form as with Martha Massey, increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2 and to extend for one additional term of 12 months for a total agreement of 6 years.
8I. Request to waive city fees for the Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) Program held at the Encinitas Library Community Room and Cardiff Sports Park. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Goodsell
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.
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Recommended Action: 1) Approve waiving room rental and staffing fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Encinitas Library Community Room one day a week for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027 ; and 2) Approve waiving commercial use permit fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Cardiff Sports Park Expansion area one day a week for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. 8J. Summary vacation of two adjacent Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IOD) granted to the County of San Diego over Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 103 of Map 1547, along Sheffield Ave (449 Sheffield Avenue). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer McDowell
Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as it involves only minor administrative action related to existing facilities and does not include any expansion of use or physical modification.
Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-08 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Summary Vacation of 8-Foot and 10-Foot Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IOD) for Public Right-of-Way Over Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 103 of Map 1547, Along Sheffield Ave. (CASE NO. SUB-008074-2025); APNs: 260-282-20 & 260-282-24.”
8K. Request to accept a Minor Special Event Application from the American Legion after the submittal deadline of 45 days in advance of the event date per Encinitas Municipal Code 6.11.060. 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.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the late submittal of the Minor Special Event Application for the American Legion to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
8L. Letter of Support to AB 1667 (Boerner) Serious Felonies: Furnishing Fentanyl to a Minor. 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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibilit y 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: Ratify the Letter of Support to AB 1667 (Boerner) Serious Felonies: Furnishing Fentanyl to a Minor.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8D. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to allow SDRM to issue rental assistance checks for qualified persons experiencing homelessness in the Encinitas community. Contact Persons: Homeless Programs Coordinator Pugh and Planning Manager Anders
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 possibilit y 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, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) to allow SDRM to issue rental assistance checks for qualified persons experiencing homelessness. The City would reimburse SDRM and no additional funds would be added to their existing contract.
This item was removed from the agenda by Staff and will be brought back at a later date.
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Mayor Ehlers directed staff to bring this item back as an action item when it’s brought back to Council.
8G. Amendment No. 2 to CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids Independent Contractor Agreement. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Goodsell
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 possibilit y 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 in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form with CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids (CLHK), increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2.
This item was removed from the agenda.
8H. Amendment No. 2 to Brent Stephens, DBA Concept Creative LLC Independent Contractor Agreement. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Goodsell
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 in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form with Brent Stephens, DBA Concept Creative LLC (Concept Creative), increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2, and to extend for one additional term of 12 months for a total agreement of 6 years.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp, Recreation Services Manager Goodsell, Senion Management Analyst Gilliam presented a staff report.
Council deliberated on this item and staff answered questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to approve and authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantial form with Brent Stephens, DBA Concept Creative LLC (Concept Creative), increasing the instructor compensation, not to exceed amount from the initial agreement to the projected amount in Amendment No. 2, and to extend for one additional term of 12 months for a total agreement of 6 years.. 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 the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 to adopt a native plant ordinance and to provide staff direction on native plant incentive programs. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15307 (Class 7), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources; Section 15308 (Class 8), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and Section 15300.2, Exceptions. Section 15307 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15308 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15300.2 identifies a series of exceptions, that if applicable, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption and therefore preclude a project from being found categorically exempt. The proposed project is not identified as a prohibited exception; and therefore, the exemption applies.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: 1) Planning Commission recommends the City Council introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code”; and 2) Provide staff direction on potential native plant incentive programs.
Council Member Lyndes gave a statement regarding FPPC
correspondence and her involvement with this item and economic interest.
Senior Planner Cadona presented the staff report and answered preliminary questions.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes disclosed she has attended some of the itemized public meetings regarding the Native Plant Ordinance, the Native Plants for Encinitas Neighborhood and Community Group Meetings.
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 disclosed he has attended some of the itemized public meetings regarding the Native Plant Ordinance and he is on the Native Plants for Encinitas mailing list.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Basey Klopp, Don Rideout, Dana Pearce, Thomas R. Webb, PhD, Julie Thunder, John Helmer, Brad Lefkowits, Elena Thompson, Julie Fisher, Dave Dean, and Rachel Graves spoke regarding this item.
Maryanne Bache registered support of the recommended action but chose not to speak.
Council Member Lyndes gave clarifying information on her work on the Quail Gardens Street Scape project.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
The Council deliberated and staff responded to Council questions.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 9 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Lyndes seconded to introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code” with direction to staff to add definitions for the biodiversity and diversity paragraphs as displayed during the meeting; a stipulation that podium planting cannot be included; and return with a report on the ordinance for Council review within 12 to 15 months . Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to direct staff to conduct and analyze an incentive program and educational means with the caveat that this is to be high level budgetary ideas not how to run a program and to have all the information ready before the budget hearing. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 8:36 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
10B. 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 Interim 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.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Knopp presented the staff report.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Kasha Epstein and Molly Hintlian spoke regarding this item.
Lin Strell, Sabrina Epstein, Shawna Cohen registered support but chose not to speak.
Program Administrator Maechler responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to 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 Interim 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. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
10C. Updated Plan for an Economic Development Strategic Plan. Contact Person: Management Analyst III 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 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 a presentation on the revised plan for developing the Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide feedback and direction on the proposed process, timeline, and potential use of consultant support.
Management Analyst III Welnick, Deputy City Manager James, and Erik Bruvold, Chief Executive Officer with San Diego North Economic Development Council presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Scott Campbell and Carol Knight spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer 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.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 11 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ The Council provided feedback to staff regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan and direction regarding the proposed process, timeline, and potential use of consultant support.
10D. Consider and adopt Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement with Jennifer Campbell, effective March 5, 2026. Contact Person: Mayor Ehlers and Assistant City Manager Schwarm 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) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-27 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager” authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, effective March 5, 2026, at an annual base salary of $327,022 along with other increases as defined; and 2) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-28, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving and Adopting the City’s Pay Schedule” approving and adopting effective March 5, 2026, the City’s Pay Schedule in the amount of $327,022.
Mayor Ehlers presented the item and Assistant City Manager Schwarm presented the staff report.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to 1) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-27 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager” authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, effective March 5, 2026, at an annual base salary of $327,022 along with other increases as defined; and 2) Consider and adopt Resolution 2026-28, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving and Adopting the City’s Pay Schedule” approving and adopting effective March 5, 2026, the City’s Pay Schedule in the amount of $327,022. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational Items.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to continue the meeting until11:10 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. Council Member Initiated Item by Deputy Mayor O’Hara for Direction to Staff to Evaluate Methodologies, Tools, and Technologies for AB 747 Evacuation Impact Analysis and Related Objective Standards.
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 available methodologies, tools. And technologies for performing AB 747 evacuation impact analyses and developing related objective standards, and return to City Council with findings and recommendations within 120 days.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara presented the report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to direct staff to evaluate available methodologies, tools and technologies for performing AB 747 evacuation impact analyses; develop related objective standards; and return to City Council with findings and recommendations within 120 days. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Lyndes attended the San Diego County Water Board Meeting and the Encina Wastewater Authority Board Workshop Meeting on the Cogeneration Low-Emission Augmentation and Retrofit Project (CLEAR).
Council Member San Antonio announced that Molly Hintlian will be the Encinitas representative for San Diego Community Power.
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03/25/2026 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Deputy Mayor O’Hara reported he attended a Community Traffic Walk let by Chris Giles and attended the North County Transit District Meeting regarding SB79.
Mayor Ehlers reported he attended a SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting and the Encina Wastewater Authority Board Meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell reported that on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the first L7 Park Community Workshop will be held at Encinitas Community Center; on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place at Encinitas Community Park; and the City’s SCOUP Program was cleared and approved by all agencies before placement.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney Report was given.
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, Interim City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor By: Jackie Rapp, Interim Deputy City Clerk
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