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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara (arrived at 6:25 p.m.), Council Members Joy Lyndes, Marco San Antonio, and Luke Shaffer
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Campbell, Assistant City Manager Schwarm, Interim City Attorney Thind, Director of Engineering Nutter, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp, Director of Development Services Drapkin, City Clerk Weichers, and 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 of Proclamation for Wildfire Preparedness Month Mayor Ehlers presented the proclamation for Wildfire Preparedness Month to Fire Chief Gordon, Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Villagomez, and Emergency Manager Jones-Kirk.
4B. Presentation of 2026 CERT Academy graduates
Fire Chief Gordon and Emergency Manager Jones-Kirk presented the 2026 CERT Academy graduates: An Arteaga, Kim Coleman, Rich Coleman, Jessica Contreras, Trish d’Entremont, Dan Drogichen, Molly Hintlian, Andrew Iida, Doug Jones, Dennis Kaden, Carrie Kelley, Bridget Kimball, Karen Koblentz, Samual Kogan, Rayan Malina, Jed Olenick, Kristina Roskos, Marcos San Antonio, Reid Snowde, Loyd Wright, and Tony Yost.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Joshua Lazerson spoke regarding the conduct of a City representative.
Dave Dean spoke regarding various topics.
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Tony Gurnoe spoke in thanks of Arbor Day.
Molly Hintlian spoke regarding short-term rentals.
Bob Ayers spoke regarding the April 22, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Marlon Taylor spoke regarding the conduct of a City representative.
Terri Ann Skelly spoke regarding marijuana use.
Beth Whittaker spoke regarding the Otay Mesa Detention Collective.
Bernie Dillon spoke regarding traffic cameras.
Scott Campbell spoke on various topics.
Shelia Cameron spoke regarding outreach and community input.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thind reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:30 p.m. to consider three cases listed on the Closed Session Agenda. There were no reportable actions, and Council Member Lyndes recused herself from Closed Session Agenda Item 2.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Weichers announced item 8G was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Lyndes and a member of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8G. 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 Weichers
Recommended Action: Approve.
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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. Appointment to Business Commission District 3. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers
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: The City Council approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jim Miller to the Business Commission to fill one (1) vacancy.
8E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-03 related to Housing Element Program 2G. Contact Person: Associate Planner Brenner
Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies because it can be determined with certainty that adoption of the proposed amendments will not result in a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Ordinance No. 2026-03 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Section 30.04.010 (Definitions) of Chapter 30.04 of Title 30 (Zoning) of the Encinitas Municipal Code and the Local Coastal Program to Revise the Definition of “Dwelling Unit” to Include Manufactured Housing in Compliance with the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Program 2G and State Law.”
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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 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 to approve a three- year software subscription renewal for network firewall annual support and maintenance in a total amount not to exceed $276,000 and authorize the use of the cooperative purchasing agreement with TD SYNNEX under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance NCPA Contract #01-170 for the procurement of advanced technology solutions, and related IT services. 8H. Cal Trans MOU for Encinitas Blvd Adaptive Signals Pilot Project. Contact Person: Engineer I Barr
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 her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding in substantial form, as contained in Attachment 2, between the City of Encinitas and the California Department of Transportation for the implementation of an adaptive traffic control system pilot project as part of the Encinitas Boulevard Adaptive Signal Timing Project (CS27B). 8I. SB1205 Fire Code. Contact Person: Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Villagomez 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: City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-38 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Encinitas Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.” 8J. Heritage Tree MOU. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp
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 coordination with the Interim City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Historical Society to host the Heritage Tree Lighting event on December 4, 2026, in substantial form as set forth in Attachment 1.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8G. Preliminary Street List for the FY 2026-27 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS27A). 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 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 the preliminary street list to initiate design efforts for the FY 2026-27 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS27A).
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Ron Medak spoke regarding this item.
Director of Engineering Nutter responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the preliminary street list to initiate design efforts for the FY 2026-27 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS27A); with the addition of direction to staff to prepare an ad‑alternate design list to be available when the final street list is presented. 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. UFAC Appointment. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers 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: 1) Hear from applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on the Urban Forest Advisory Committee; 2) Discuss as needed; and 3) City Council to consider approval of the Mayor’s recommendation for one (1) appointment to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term expiring March 1, 2029.
City Clerk Weichers presented the staff report.
Caitlin Kreutz spoke regarding her interest and qualifications on serving on the Urban Forest Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to appoint Caitlin Kreutz to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term expiring March 1, 2029.
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Motion failed due to a lack of second
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to appoint Caitlin Kreutz to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2029; and to direct staff to agendize an item to reevaluate the Committee in conjunction with the upcoming Work Plan item. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None.
Abstain: O’Hara.
10B. Exposure Skate MOU. 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 following: 1) City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and Exposure Skate in substantial form as contained in Attachment 1 in consultation with the Interim City Attorney to host the Exposure 2026 event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park.; and 2) Approve the changes to the proposed 2026 Exposure Skate major special event application.
Senior Management Analyst Gilliam presented the staff report.
Jessica Robledo spoke regarding this item.
Council spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to approve and authorize the following: 1) City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and Exposure Skate in substantial form in consultation with the Interim City Attorney to host the Exposure 2026 event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Encinitas Community Park.; and 2) Approve the changes to the proposed 2026 Exposure Skate major special event application. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Docusign Envelope ID: 1A906FE4-3D4D-8BB6-821E-D77A0DE98CAC
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None. Abstain: None.
10C. Amendment No. 1 to San Diego Rescue Mission for Professional Consultant Services Agreement. Contact Persons: Homeless Programs Coordinator Pugh and Planning Manger 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 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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Professional Consultant Services Agreement (PSA) with San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) in substantial form, increasing the existing Professional Services Agreement not-to-exceed amount of $343,981 by $25,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $368,981.
Homeless Programs Coordinator Pugh presented the staff report.
Fabian Gonell and Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
Karen Kobeletz registered support of the recommended action but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Ehlers seconded to approve and authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Professional Consultant Services Agreement (PSA) with San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) in substantial form, increasing the existing Professional Services Agreement not-to-exceed amount of $343,981 by $25,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $368,981. 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 8:10 p.m. Council Member Lyndes returned from the break at 8:12 p.m. 10D. Skate Feature Committee. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp
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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: Provide feedback and direction regarding the creation of the Skate Feature Committee to identify potential skate feature locations throughout the City.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Cliff Keller, Ellen Burr, David Skinner, Ralph Chanel, Doug Marker, Arielle Golden, Berry Marassi, and Larry Raab spoke regarding this item.
Kathleen Rooney registered support and Katherine Sauerborn registered opposition but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to direct staff to create a committee to look into a Skate Feature to identify potential skate feature locations throughout the City as outlined in the staff report; with the following updates to: revise the application to establish a committee of ten community members, aiming for representation from each City District but allowing at‑large appointments as needed; remove the requirement that members need to have active user experience or technical knowledge of skateboarding features; and remove the portion of Goal Five related to estimated design and construction costs. 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
12A. Council initiated item from Councilmember Joy Lyndes to consider the repair of the Swami’s Overlook parking area off Cornish 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: Direct staff to evaluate the condition of Swami’s Overlook parking and recommend maintenance or upgrade actions to remedy issues.
Council Member Lyndes presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Steve Woodward, Ellan Burr, Nadia Pandes, Rachel Graves, and Molly Hintlian spoke regarding this item.
Jan Kaufman and Vincent G. Pandes opposed the recommended action but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, O’Hara seconded to extend the meeting past 10:30 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.
Staff responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to direct staff to evaluate the condition of Swami’s Overlook parking and recommend maintenance or upgrade actions to remedy issues; and bring back to the Council a refined, itemized list of repairs and cost estimates, including an analysis of whether stabilized DG would perform well and an evaluation of alternative materials or substitutes. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: O’Hara.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member San Antonio reported the CSA17 Board Meeting, and the San Diego Community Power Board will swear in Molly Hintlian as a community representative.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara reported he attended a North County Transit District meeting and the North County Economic Summit for Economic Development.
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14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell reported that on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Cyclovia Event will take place on Highway 101.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
City Clerk Weichers reported that based on action tonight recruitment will start by the end of the week for the newly formed Skate Park Feature Committee and applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission will open for recruitment tomorrow.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp, Deputy City Clerk
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