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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:02 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, 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 declaring June Pride Month Mayor Ehlers presented the proclamation declaring June Pride Month in the City of Encinitas to LGBTQ Resource Center’s Lisa Nava, Director of Operations and Max Disposti, Executive Director.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Madison Rapp spoke regarding Marijuana businesses.
Dave Dean spoke regarding resources for the unhoused.
Rebecca Nugent spoke regarding short-term rentals.
Steve Cesnauskas spoke regarding the newly formed Encinitas Fire Safe Council.
Bernie Dillon spoke regarding illegal fireworks in the City.
Leigh Ratcliffe spoke regarding support for red light camera use in the City.
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6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Weichers announced that Item 8F was pulled from the Consent Calendar by members of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8F. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Meeting; and May 27, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: 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.
8D. Completion of Emergency Replacement of Sewer Manhole at 2524 San Elijo Avenue (Project CC26D). Contact Person: Principal Engineer Elmer Alex
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15269(b) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves emergency repairs to publicly owned facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health and safety.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-51, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget”; amend the FY 2025-26 budget by appropriating $164,267 to Project CC26D Emergency San Elijo Manhole Replacement; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for emergency sewer repair services in substantial form, for the Emergency San Elijo Manhole Replacement Project (CC26D), to add $271,367 of capacity to the agreement, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $310,736 over the duration of the agreement. 8E. Adoption of Ordinance 2026-09 amending Articles II and III of City of Encinitas Municipal Code, Chapter 14.40, to provide updated code regulations for time-limited parking zones in the City of Encinitas. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan
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) Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-09, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Articles II And III of Encinitas Municipal Code, Chapter 14.40 Stopping, Standing, and Parking, to Create Time-Limited Parking Zone Regulations”; and 2) Approve the City of Encinitas On-Street Time-Limited Parking Policy C038, establishing a consistent methodology for evaluating and implementing time-limited parking within the City.
8G. Acceptance of the Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B). Contact Person: Engineer II 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.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond for the subject project in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond for the subject project in full, one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-15, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Public Improvements for the Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B)”. 8H. Approve the Design for the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C), Authorize Advertisement for Construction, and appropriate developer fair share and in lieu fees. Contact Person: Engineer I DeWhite 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 exempts minor alterations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities including the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. The project meets the criteria of this CEQA Guidelines section. No historic resources are affected by the construction and grading proposed with the project and no other exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C); 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-42 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C), Pursuant To Government Code Section 830.6”; 3) Authorize the advertisement of the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) for construction bids; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-43, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” to increase the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C) by $29,300.
8I. Recruitment to empanel Board of Appeals. 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.
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8J. Final report and 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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Facilities Condition Assessment Final Report.
8K. Letter of Opposition for AB 1294 (Haney, Wicks) Planning and zoning:
housing development: standardized application form. 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 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 a Letter of Opposition for AB 1294 (Haney, Wicks) Planning and zoning: housing development: standardized application form.
8L. Letter of Support for AB 1448 (Hart, Stern) Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas development. 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 possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
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Recommended Action: Approve a Letter of Support for AB 1448 (Hart, Stern) Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas development.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8F. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RailPros, Inc. for the Final Engineering Phase of the Leucadia At-Grade Rail Crossings Project (CS24B). 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 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, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with RailPros, Inc. for design professional consultant services in substantial form, to add $299,880 of capacity for a new not-to-exceed total of $944,705 over the duration of the agreement for the Final Engineering of the Leucadia At-Grade Rail Crossings Project (CS24B).
Senior Engineering Baldenegro presented this item.
SPEAKERS:
Jun Lee, Jessica Findley, and Levi Silverman spoke regarding this item.
Director of Engineering Nutter and Senior Engineering Baldenegro responded to speaker and Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with RailPros, Inc. for design professional consultant services in substantial form, to add $299,880 of capacity for a new not-to-exceed total of $944,705 over the duration of the agreement for the Final Engineering of the Leucadia At-Grade Rail Crossings Project (CS24B). Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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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 a timely-filed appeal (Case No. APPEAL- 009018-2026) of the Development Services Department conditional approval of an agriculture permit and a coastal development permit for the relocation of a farmers’ market from Paul Ecke Central Elementary School located at 185 Union Street to Oak Crest Middle School located at 675 Balour Drive. Contact Person: Associate Planner Rios
Environmental Considerations: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15311 (Class 11), which exempts the placement of minor structures accessory to existing institutional facilities. Class 11 exemptions include the placement of seasonal or temporary-use items such as mobile food units, portable restrooms, or similar items in generally the same location from time to time at sites designed for public use. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.
Recommended Action: Deny the appeal and adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by John M.
Bjorneby and Kerry Mahoney and Affirming the Development Services Department Approval of an Agriculture Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Operation of a Farmers’ Market Located at 675 Balour Drive (APN: 760-165-24)” affirming the Development Services Department decision to conditionally approve DSD No. 2026-49 approving the agriculture permit and coastal development permit (Case No. MULTI- 008541-2025, AG-008598-2025, CDPNF-008609-2025) with conditions.
Associate Planner Rios presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes stated she met with Stacy Reddell, Executive Director with Leucadia 101 Main Street Association, Island View Residents, John Bojornbee and Mary Mahone, and reported that her home residence is near the new property for the market but outside the notification radius and she has no conflict of interest.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Council Member San Antonio stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer stated he met with Stacy Reddell, Executive Director with the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association and members of the farmer’s market.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated he met with Stacy Reddell, Executive Director with the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association and Saint John’s Catholic Church representatives.
Mayor Ehlers reported that he met with Stacy Reddell, Executive Director of the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association, and Sandy Gallager, the original President at the time the farmers market was founded; she shared the original use permit with him, which he then provided to staff, who subsequently distributed it to the remaining Council Members.
Staff responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
John Bjorneby appellant and Anna Luedtke Counsel for the appellant presented the Appeal.
Nikki Harth President of the 101 Main Street Association, Kevin Doyle, and Peter Curry presented the application on behalf of the Applicant.
SPEAKERS:
Kris Stewart, Chris Storges, Brenda Hara, Linda Kidd, Beth Hagen, Greg Reuschle, Marcelo Rull, Judy Berlfein, and Amy Stephens spoke regarding the appeal.
Greg Allen, Brenda Dizon, Carol Knight, Rachelle Collier, Nikolas Harth, Petter Curry, Suzanne Scott, Barbara Aplington, Kevin Doyle, Cooper Doyle, Michael Chopp, Suzanne Wilkenfell, Kathleen Lees, Nathan Dyke, Michael Jackel, Teri Stampo, Karen Kennedy, Sally Seitz, Michelle Galeoto, Nicole Lindner, John Linclner, and Jill Levan registered support of the staff recommendation to deny the appeal but chose not to speak.
Adam Conner and Melinda Kim registered opposition to the staff recommendation to deny the appeal but chose not to speak.
Peter Curry representing the Applicant presented the rebuttal.
John Bjorneby appellant and Anna Luedtke Counsel, representing the Appellant presented the rebuttal.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 9 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Council deliberated and staff responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m.
Greg Reuschle answered Council questions.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Greg Reuschle answered further Council questions.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Council continued deliberation and staff responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to deny the appeal and adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by John M. Bjorneby and Kerry Mahoney and Affirming the Development Services Department Approval of an Agriculture Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Operation of a Farmers’ Market Located at 675 Balour Drive (APN: 760-165-24)” affirming the Development Services Department decision to conditionally approve DSD No. 2026-49 approving the agriculture permit and coastal development permit (Case No. MULTI- 008541-2025, AG-008598-2025, CDPNF-008609-2025); with the conditions that any proposed intensification or modification to the farmers’ market operation requires review and approval by the Planning Commission; Code Enforcement staff shall utilize a noise meter to document the ambient noise levels at the fence line at the south side of the field and the edge of Balour Drive on a Sunday without any operations being held at the site.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, San Antonio seconded to deny the appeal and adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by John M. Bjorneby and Kerry Mahoney and Affirming the Development Services Department Approval of an Agriculture Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Operation of a Farmers’ Market Located at 675 Balour Drive (APN: 760-165-24)” affirming the Development Services Department decision to conditionally approve DSD No. 2026-49 approving the agriculture permit and coastal development permit (Case No.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ document the ambient noise levels at the fence line at the south side of the field and the edge of Balour Drive on a Sunday without any operations being held at the site; temporary signs shall be placed by the applicant at the southerly side of the field prohibiting trespassing within the required 200- foot buffer; a tent size limit of no more than 20 by 10 feet; a maximum of 120 vendors during the farmers market; safety barricades around the generators used; no enhanced audio; the reservation of requesting additional traffic control from the applicant; Code Enforcement staff shall monitor the operation of the farmers marked for the first four events to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval, and reserve the right for additional on-site monitoring at any time; the applicant shall place temporary signs prohibiting farmers market parking at Saint John’s Catholic Church and along San Andrade Drive, San Abella Drive, Island View Lane, Scarlett Way, and Guadalajara Drive; and to the maximum extent possible, satellite parking for vendors shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Motion failed. Ayes: O’Hara and San Antonio. Nays:
Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded to deny the appeal and adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by John M. Bjorneby and Kerry Mahoney and Affirming the Development Services Department Approval of an Agriculture Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Operation of a Farmers’ Market Located at 675 Balour Drive (APN: 760-165-24)” affirming the Development Services Department decision to conditionally approve DSD No. 2026-49 approving the agriculture permit and coastal development permit (Case No. MULTI-008541-2025, AG-008598-2025, CDPNF-008609-2025); with the conditions that any proposed intensification or modification to the farmers’ market operation requires review and approval by the Planning Commission; Code Enforcement staff shall utilize a noise meter to document the ambient noise levels at the fence line at the south side of the field and the edge of Balour Drive on a Sunday without any operations being held at the site; Temporary Signs shall be placed by the applicant at the southerly side of the field prohibiting trespassing within the required 200-foot buffer; Code Enforcement staff shall monitor the operation of the farmers marked for the first four events to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval, and reserve the right for additional on-site monitoring at any time; the applicant shall place temporary signs prohibiting farmers market parking at Saint Jonh’s Catholic Church and along San Andrade Drive, San Abella Drive, Island View Lane, Scarlett Way, and Guadalajara Drive; and to the maximum extent possible, satellite parking for vendors shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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10B. Introduction of AB 2011 and SB 6 citywide implementing ordinance and objective design standards for the Downtown Encinitas and North 101 Corridor Specific Plans. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona This Public Hearing has been continued to the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m., (date certain). It only appears on this agenda because it was legally noticed.
10C. Updates to the City of Encinitas Permit Parking Program and Municipal Code Chapter 14.41 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-12 and Updates to City of Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 14.42 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-13. Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan 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) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, and Chapter 14.42 Parking Violation Enforcement of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas’ Permit Parking Program; 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-12, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code”; and 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-13, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code”
City Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes stated that she had nothing to disclose.
Council Member San Antonio stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer stated he met with some members of the residents in neighborhood.
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Mayor Ehlers spoke to Sandra Anderson, a neighborhood resident.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 9:17 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Glen Johnson, Sandra Anderson, Wendy Schelew, Steven Gerken spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:29 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Shaffer seconded to: 1) Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, and Chapter 14.42 Parking Violation Enforcement of the Encinitas Municipal Code; 2) Receive the report by Dixon Resources Unlimited, Inc. on City of Encinitas’ Permit Parking Program; 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026 12, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code”; 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-13, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code”; and with the modification of monthly guest passes from 5 days to 10 days. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10D. Second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06 to amend the City of Encinitas’ contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to change the retirement classification of the Fire Marshal positions from Local Miscellaneous to Fire Safety. Contact Person: Human Resources Manager Wecker
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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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06/17/2026 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: Second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Encinitas and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.”
Human Resources Manager von Kalinowski presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to: Second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Encinitas and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10E. Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Accomplishments Report and FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan. Contact Person: Street Maintenance Operations Superintendent Tobin 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) Receive a presentation on the UFAC FY 2025-26 Accomplishments, and 2) Approve the UFAC FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan.
Street Maintenance Operations Superintendent Tobin and Tony Gurnoe UFAC Chair presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Street Maintenance Operations Superintendent Tobin, Tony Gurnoe UFAC Chair, Environmental Project Manager Steenblock, and Deputy City Manager James continued the presentation of the staff report and responded to Council questions.
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Lyndes moved, to approve the seconded to approve the UFAC FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan; add an item to examine the tree canopy conditions along Highway 101; and to direct staff to return to Council in December with an evaluation and review of the committee and their work plan, prepared in consultation with the newly appointed Urban Forester.
O’Hara made a substitute motion to approve the UFAC FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan with only items work plan items 1, 2, 4, and 5. Motion Failed due to a lack of second.
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the UFAC FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan; add an item to examine the tree canopy conditions along Highway 101; and to direct staff to return to Council in December with an evaluation and review of the committee and their work plan, prepared in consultation with the newly appointed Urban Forester.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, San Antonio seconded to approve the UFAC Fiscal Year 2026–27 Annual Work Plan with only Items 1, 2, 4, and 5; add an item directing the committee to evaluate tree canopy conditions along Highway 101; and to return to Council in December to evaluate and review the committee. Motion Failed. Ayes: O’Hara and San Antonio.
Nays: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
THE ORIGINAL MOTION WAS HEARD:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the UFAC FY 2026-27 Annual Work Plan; add an item to examine the tree canopy conditions along Highway 101; and to direct staff to return to Council in December with an evaluation and review of the committee and their work plan, prepared in consultation with the newly appointed Urban Forester. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, and Shaffer. Nays:
O’Hara and San Antonio. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10F. Approval of FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Financial Plan; Adoption of Resolution 2026-48, Approving Operating and CIP Appropriations for FY 2026-27; Adoption of Resolution 2026-49, Determining the Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-27 and Adoption of Resolution 2026-50, Approving Position Titles and Pay Ranges for FY 2026-27. Contact Person: Finance Manager Sanders
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations”; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-49 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California”; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Finance Manager Sanders presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS:
Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations”; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-49 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California”; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
10G. A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and The Encinitas Project. 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.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Encinitas Project, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, as attached, to actively support and work together to supplement traditional sources of a City funding to enrich the lives of Encinitas residents and visitors through June 30, 2027.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp and Parks Program Manager Norgard presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS:
Ross Ridder, John Spencer, Molly Hintlian, Farhad Mahmoudi, and Rachel Graves spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, to Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Encinitas Project, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, to actively support and work together to supplement traditional sources of a City funding to enrich the lives of Encinitas residents and visitors through June 30, 2027. Motion failed due to a lack of second.
Council Member Shaffer left council chambers at 11:47 p.m. and returned at 11:49 p.m.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, Shaffer seconded to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Encinitas Project, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, to actively support and work together to supplement traditional sources of a City funding to enrich the lives of Encinitas residents and visitors through June 30, 2027; eliminate the language in the MOU under Section II. A. 1.: Share information with TEP about City's PRCA activities and Section II. B. 1.: Promote projects and services in which TEP provides funding; and add language to the MOU to clarify that no committed dollar amount or staff time will be given to The Encinitas Project. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
10H. Approve changes to City Council Policy C003 – Policies and Protocols for City Council Meetings (Time Donations and Digital Speakers). 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 Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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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: City Council to approve updates to City Council Policy C003 – Policies and Protocols for City Council Meetings pertaining to time donations and Digital Speakers with an effective date of July 1, 2026, to align with the provisions of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707).
City Clerk Weichers presented the staff report.
Scott Cambell spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to approve updates to City Council Policy C003 – Policies and Protocols for City Council Meetings pertaining to time donations and Digital Speakers with an effective date of July 1, 2026, to align with the provisions of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707). Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational Items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no Council Member initiated agenda items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Lyndes reported that she attended the LOSSAN Board Meeting, the Encinia Wastewater Capital Improvement Board Meeting, and a San Deigo County Authority Board Meeting.
Council Member San Antonio read a statement regarding wildfire risks and fire safety and request staff bring and item back to Council to adopt a resolution regarding the matter.
Council Member Shaffer reported he and Deputy Mayor O’Hara attended the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara reported he attended a ribbon cutting for the completion of new repairs to the San Dieguito Reservoir Dam.
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Mayor Ehlers reported that he attended the SANDAG Board Meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell gave an update on the upcoming EcoFest Event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., and the upcoming Fourth of July Holiday and safety.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
No City Clerk report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:04 a.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp, Deputy City Clerk
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