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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:09 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, Deputy City Manager James, Sheriff Captain Watts, Fire Chief Gordon, 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 July Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Month
Mayor Ehlers presented the Proclamation declaring July Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Month to Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp.
4B. Quarterly Sheriff’s Update
Sheriff Captain Watts presented the Quarterly Sheriff’s Update and responded to Council questions.
4C. Quarterly Fire Update
Deputy Fire Chief Sanchez presented the Quarterly Fire Update.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Dave Dean spoke regarding various topics.
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Karen Koblentz spoke regarding public communication during meetings.
Gabrielle Preston spoke regarding Encinitas Resident Bob Austin’s and his upcoming 100th Birthday.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding the Buena Creek Navigation center MOU.
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 8E was pulled from the Consent Calendar by members of the public and Item 8G was pulled from the Consent Calendar by members of the public and Council Member Lyndes.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara thanked staff for their work on item 8H the Lease Agreement for Encinitas Fire Station #6.
COUNCIL ACTION:
San Antonio moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8E and 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.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the June 10, 2026, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and June 10, 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
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8D. Amendment #1 to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
Contact Person: 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 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: 1) Adopt Resolution 2026-60 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Appointing the City of Encinitas City Attorney” Approving Amendment #1 to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney services and appointing the Contract City Attorney and Contract Assistant City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services between the City of Encinitas and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
8F. Staff request to provide a letter of support for the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) administered by the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness’ (RTFH) FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) grant to provide regional street outreach services throughout the County of San Diego including within the City of Encinitas. Contact Persons: Homeless Program 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 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 provide SDRM a letter of support for the RTFH FY 2026 COC NOFO grant Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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8H. Lease Agreement for Encinitas Fire Station #6 located at 770 Rancho Santa Fe Road. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon
Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing facilities) in that the proposed lease area expansion of Fire Station #6 consists of a minor alteration of a public facility (an existing fire station) involving negligible expansion of the former use, and the construction of a new fire apparatus garage. The proposed lease amendment provides the City with expanded use of the subject property, increasing the operational footprint of Fire Station #6 from approximately 1,310 square feet to approximately 2,800 square feet (existing floor area). The expanded lease also includes a new approximate 1500 square-foot apparatus garage, additional storage areas, full use of the parking lot, and landscaped areas. The project is also exempt from environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303 in that Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures) exempts the conversion of small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure and allows an exemption for the addition of accessory structures including garages. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply.
Recommended Action: Approve the lease agreement in substantial form, and authorize the City Manager, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to execute a 5-year commercial lease agreement with Rancho Santa Fe Road & Associates LLC.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8E. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Encinitas Union School District (EUSD or School District) for the School Crossing Guard Program for the 2026-27 School Year. Contact Person: Management Analyst Brown 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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No staff report was requested by the speakers.
SPEAKERS:
Molly Hintlian, Andree Grey, and Rachel Graves spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding in substantial form with the Encinitas Union School District, to fund up to $169,733 for crossing guards at multiple schools. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 8G. Letter of Opposition for SB 569 (Blakespear) Bikeways: removal or reduction of the physical separation: required findings. 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: Ratify the Letter of Opposition for SB 569 (Blakespear) Bikeways: removal or reduction of the physical separation:
required findings.
Deputy City Manager James presented this item.
SPEAKERS:
Steve Linke and Molly Hintlian spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to Ratify the Letter of Opposition for SB 569 (Blakespear) Bikeways: removal or reduction of the physical separation: required findings. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
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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- 009901-2026) of the Planning Commission’s approval for a 27-unit single- family development on a 7.188-acre vacant site. The project is located at 501 Ocean Bluff Way. Contact Person: Planning Manager Maynard Environmental Considerations: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to analyze the potential environmental effects of the project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the draft EIR was published for a 45-day review period from May 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Comments received during the public review period and corresponding responses are included in the Final EIR. Comments were received from one state agency (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) and 16 individuals (several of whom submitted multiple comment letters).
Through the analysis provided in the EIR, it was determined the project would not result in significant environmental impacts with the incorporation of mitigation measures to reduce the environmental impacts to less than significant levels for:
• Air quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Noise and Vibration
• Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation measures are identified in the EIR to reduce the environmental effects to less than significant levels. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) is included as part of the resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and provides additional details of the required environmental mitigation measures.
Recommended Action: Deny the appeal and adopt draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-58, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by Carol Wood and Affirming the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Density Bonus Tentative Map, Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit to Authorize the Subdivision of 27 Residential Lots and the Construction of a Single- Family Residential Development Consisting of 27 Single-Family Residences (24 Market Rate Units and 3 Very Low-Income Units), Open Space, Grading, and Landscaping Improvements, Located at 501 Ocean Bluff Way (APN 258-141-23, 258-141-24, 258-141-25, and 258-141-26)” Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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06/24/2026 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ affirming the Planning Commission’s decision to adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-05, 2026-06 and 2026-07 approving the density bonus tentative map and waivers, design review permit, and coastal development permit (Case No. MULTI-006443-2023, SUB-006459-2023, DR-006444-2023, CDP- 006445-2023, CDP-008050-2025, ENV-007304-2024) with conditions, and the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Planning Manager Maynard presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes stated she had a meeting with the applicant.
Council Member San Antonio stated he had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Shaffer stated he met with the developer’s land use lawyer last July and earlier this week.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated he met with the appellant on a phone call.
Mayor Ehlers reported that he walked the project site while on the Planning Commission several years ago and has walked the Encinitas Blvd frontage doing a City Clean-up.
Staff responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Carol Wood, appellant presented the Appeal.
Jonathan Frankel, Vice President, New Urban West Inc. representing Rincon Homes, the Applicant presented the project.
Council Member Shaffer left Council Chambers at 8:27 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Barbara Martin, Molly Hintlian, Fabian Gonell, Chris Mangelsdorf, Elaine Russo, Ciara Trujillo, Bryce Whiting, Rod St. Clair, Jill Hennes, Steven Chen, and Nick Rosa spoke regarding the appeal.
Brett Johnson registered support of the staff recommendation to deny the appeal, but chose not to speak.
Patty Stottlemyer, Mark Jalilian, Stephen Chalupnik, and Cynthia Van Bogaert registered opposition to the staff recommendation to deny the appeal, but chose not to speak.
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06/24/2026 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Jonathan Frankel, Vice President, New Urban West Inc. representing Rincon Homes, the Applicant presented their rebuttal.
Carol Wood, appellant presented their rebuttal.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:05 p.m.
Planning Manager Maynard, Director of Development Services Drapkin, Assistant Director of Development Services Openshaw, Traffic Engineer Bandegan, Consultant Jim Knowlton President, GeoPacific Engineering, Inc, Engineer II Robertson, and Hydrology Consultant with Torrey Walker Engineering, Alex Smith responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers re-opened the public hearing at 9:50 p.m.
Jonathan Frankel Vice President, New Urban West Inc. answered council questions.
Lyndes moved, Shaffer 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.
Council deliberated and staff responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:59 p.m.
Council continued deliberation and staff responded to questions from the Council.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara asked if additional conditions could be added to the project.
Mayor Ehlers re-opened the public hearing at 10:13 p.m.
Jonathan Frankel, Vice President, New Urban West Inc. responded to Councils question on adding additional conditions.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 10:22 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to deny the appeal and adopt draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-58, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Encinitas, California Denying an Appeal Filed by Carol Wood and Affirming the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Density Bonus Tentative Map, Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit to Authorize the Subdivision of 27 Residential Lots and the Construction of a Single-Family Residential Development Consisting of 27 Single-Family Residences (24 Market Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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None.
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting into recess at 10:24 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:36 p.m.
10B. Public hearing to consider an application to modify a previously approved agricultural permit (AG-006986-2024 and APPEAL-007854-
2025/Resolution No. 2025-30) to establish a community garden, allow limited small and large animal keeping, small-scale agricultural production, and associated agricultural uses on the subject property as accessory to the single-family residential use located at 3563 Fortuna Ranch Road.
Contact Person: Principal Planner Russel
Environmental Considerations: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15304, which exempt operation of existing uses, construction of limited new small structures, and minor alterations of land on private property, respectively.
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: Adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-59 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Approving an Agriculture Permit Modification for the Continued Operation of a Community Garden, Limited Small and Large Animal Keeping, Small- Scale Agricultural Production, and Associated Agricultural Uses Accessory to the Single-Family Residential Use at 3563 Fortuna Ranch Road (APN: 264-101-36-00)” approving the agricultural permit modification (Case No. AG-008960-2026) with conditions.
Council Member Shaffer stated that he would be recusing himself due to his volunteering and personal bias regarding Sugar Sweet Farm; and he left the Council Chambers at 10:38 p.m.
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COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Lyndes stated that she spoke with the Sugarman’s via phone.
Council Member San Antonio stated he spoke in person with the Sugarman’s.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated he has spoken to the Sugarman’s several times via phone.
Mayor Ehlers stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 10:50 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Paula A, Gary Filips, Kelly Caponetto, Elizabeth Sugarman, Sissy Sugarman, and Bubba Sugarman spoke regarding this item.
Mark Davy, Valerie Thorpe, Sharon Griswold, Ed Sprague, Molly Hintlian, Jen Francis, Iliana Jeun Downing, Grace Caponetto, Crosby McQueen, Richard Bumann, Adeline Bumann, Clarie Krupp, David Anderson, Cecilia Daugirda, Rosa Daugirda, Kadence Banks, Avery Correia, Sarene Cariazza, Abbey Banks, Elsa Caiazza, Enzo Cuiazza, Donnette Poole, Christy Hines, Bob Griswold, Wendy Correia, Daniel Boyle, Gail Stark, Annemarie Bezzerides, Frank Copenhaver, Rachel Graves, Cynthia Gay, and Kalli Roeser registered support of the recommended action but chose not to speak
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 11:09 p.m.
Council deliberated and staff responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers re-opened the public hearing at 11:19 p.m.
Elizabeth Sugarman responded to Council questions.
Council continued deliberation and staff responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ehlers Continued the public hearing at 11:46 p.m.
Elizabeth Sugarman responded to Council questions.
Gary Filips, neighbor, responded to Council questions.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to adopt the attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2026-59 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Approving an Agriculture Permit Modification for the Continued Operation of a Community Garden, Limited Small and Large Animal Keeping, Small- Scale Agricultural Production, and Associated Agricultural Uses Accessory to the Single-Family Residential Use at 3563 Fortuna Ranch Road (APN: 264-101-36-00)” approving the agricultural permit modification (Case No. AG-008960-2026) with conditions; with the following changes:
• Update the language in section SCA 20 to prohibit commercial activities on the site except for fee-based agritourism activities as defined by the US Department of Agriculture, consistent with the Operations Plan and consistent with the EMC Chapter 30.33 (Urban Agriculture);
• Update section SCA 24 to remove the 12-student limitation and replace with criteria that the applicant is subject to all applicable State and County Regulations;
• Clarify that permitted onsite educational events and youth agricultural education day camps shall have a maximum of 40 total guests to include volunteers and employees but not family members that reside onsite; and
• Clarity the term 'event' to be defined as each individually scheduled session, class, or activity conducted onsite, regardless of duration or the number of participants. The project shall be limited to 16 events per month as identified in the Operations Plan, with the exception of youth agricultural education day camp.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, and San Antonio.
Nays: None. Absent: Shaffer. Abstain: None.
Council Member Shaffer returned to the Council Chambers at 11:58 p.m. 10C. Public hearing for consideration of adopting resolutions authorizing the annual indexed adjustments to the cost of services schedule (User Fees) for planning and engineering development processing fees and the Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Contact Person:
Director of Finance / City Treasurer Gallup
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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: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-52, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services”; 3) Adopt Resolution 2026-53, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services”; and 4) Adopt Resolution 2026-54, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee”.
Director of Finance / City Treasurer Gallup presented the staff report and City Manager Campbell gave an update on a future fee study.
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 had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers stated he had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.
SPEAKERS:
Steve Linke spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 12:04 a.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, San Antonio seconded to:1) adopt Resolution 2026- 52, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services”; 2) adopt Resolution 2026-53, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services”; and 3) adopt Resolution 2026-54, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee”Motion Docusign Envelope ID: CDC0949E-96CD-887C-8081-C9CADDC73CD3
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Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10D. Youth Commission Interviews and Appointments for the 2026-2027 School Year. 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 Youth Commission applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on the Youth Commission; 2) Discuss as needed; and 3) Council to consider approval of the Mayor’s recommendations for nine (9) appointments to the Youth Commission for one-year terms.
City Clerk Weichers presented this item.
Mattine Forood, Grace Melekian, Quade Kelley, Chet Kinzelberg spoke regarding their interest in serving on the Youth Commission.
Jake Charles, Lars Willging, Samantha Marek, Sadie Sonneborn Malecki, Sarah Charles, and Miles Yui were unable to attend but sent materials for the Council to consider.
Alessandro Shaffer and Elizabeth Christensen were unable to attend or stay for the entirety of the meeting.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to appoint Lars Willging, Samantha Marek, Grace Melekian, Sadie Sonneborn Malecki, Elizabeth Christensen, Sarah Charles, Quade Kelley, Chet Kinzelberg, Miles Yui, to the Youth Commission for one-year terms.
O’Hara made a substitute motion, San Antonio seconded to appoint Mattine Forood, Lars Willging, Samantha Marek, Grace Melekian, Elizabeth Christensen, Sarah Charles, Quade Kelley, Chet Kinzelberg, Miles Yui, to the Youth Commission for one-year terms. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays:
Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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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 Skate Feature Committee applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on the Skate Feature Committee; 2) Discuss as needed; and 3) Council to consider approval of the Mayor’s recommendations for ten (10) appointments to the Skate Feature Committee.
City Clerk Weichers presented this item.
Tony Burman, Danny DiCola, Elise Esprit, Alex Neal and Beth Van Boxtel spoke regarding their interest in serving on the Skate Feature Committee.
Joshua Rowe was unable to attend but sent materials for the Council to consider.
Gabrielle Holley, Jeff Jewett, Andy Macdonald, Summer Meyer, Mike Staples, Bradley Thompson, and Julie Van der Auwera were unable to attend or stay for the entirety of the meeting.
SPEAKERS:
Ralph Chaney spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to appoint Tony Burman, Danny DiCola, Elise Esprit, Gabrielle Holley, Jeff Jewett, Andy Macdonald, Summer Meyer, Alex Neal, Joshua Rowe, Mike Staples, Beth Van Boxtel, and Julie Van der Auwera to the Skate Feature Committee.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, O’Hara seconded to appoint Council Members Shaffer and San Antonio as the Council representation to serve on the Skate Feature Committee. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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06/24/2026 Regular Meeting
06/24/2026 Regular Meeting Page 15 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ 10F. Grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Grant Program’s Round 5 (ERF-5-R) Funding. Contact Persons: Homeless Program 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 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: 1) Consider and provide direction to staff to authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to submit an application to HCD for Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 (ERF- 5-R); and 2) If City Council direction is for staff to submit an application and funding is awarded, bring the grant award back to City Council for consideration on accepting the funding.
Homeless Program Coordinator Pugh presented this item.
SPEAKERS:
Patty Stottlemyer, Dave Dean, Scott Campbell, Molly Hintlian, Karen Kaden, Bob Kent and Fabien Gonell spoke regarding this item.
Karen Koblentz registered support of the staff recommended action, but chose not to speak.
Homeless Program Coordinator Pugh and Paul Armstrong, Chief of Staff with the San Diego Rescue Mission responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, San Antonio seconded to deny applying for the submittal of an application to HCD for Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 (ERF-5-R). Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational Items.
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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 Encina Wastewater Authority Board Meeting.
Council Member Shaffer reported he will attend the Regional Solid Waste Association Meeting tomorrow morning.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara reported he attended the North County Transit District Marketing Meeting and Regular Board Meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported that he attended Encina Wastewater Authority 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.; on Monday June 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the Homeless Action Plan final community workshop will take place at City Hall; and City Council is going on break during the month of July.
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 25, 2026, at 2:04 a.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp, Deputy City Clerk
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