AGENDA REPORT
City Council
MEETING
DATE:
August 26, 2026
PREPARED
BY:
Crystal Najera,
Sustainability Manager
and an ad-hoc
subcommittee of the
Environmental
Commission
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR:
Scott Drapkin
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
Director
CITY
MANAGER:
Jennifer Campbell
SUBJECT:
Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and Proposed Work Plan for FY 2026-27
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive final reported outcomes for the Environmental Commission Two-Year Work Plan (Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26)
2. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Environmental Commission Work Plan.
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.
This item is related to all aspects of the City’s Climate Action Plan.
GENERAL PLAN/CITY COUNCIL FOCUS AREAS:
This agenda item is related to the Resource Management and Circulation Element of the City’s General Plan, as well as the City Council Focus Area of Leadership and Stewardship of our Environment, Shoreline and Open Space.
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FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The fiscal impact associated with this recommendation is $1,400 to pay for environmental awards trophies and the annual Bee City membership fee. This amount was included in the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The level of staff time is indicated in the “notes” column for each project. It is anticipated that all staff time for the “Tier 1” projects can be accommodated by current City staff.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Encinitas has several commissions that are advisory to the City Council, as described in the Encinitas Municipal Code (EMC) Chapter 2.30: Boards, Commissions and Committees.
This chapter describes how members are appointed, term of appointment, and rules and regulations of operations. The Environmental Commission, as noted in EMC Chapter 2.49, has seven (7) members with three-year terms (March - Feb) and a staff liaison.
The Environmental Commission conducts public hearings to gather information and make recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding environmental protection, natural resource management, sustainability, and public health. Its purview includes, generally: policies and plans for the conservation, enhancement, and long term stewardship of the City’s natural resources, native habitat, shoreline, and open space; policies and plans related to climate action, decarbonization, renewable energy, waste reduction, pollution prevention, and sustainable materials management; policies and plans affecting environmental aspects of mobility and circulation, including review of the City’s General Plan elements and climate related infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging; collaborative environmental initiatives with other public agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions.
The annual calendar term of the Environmental Commission follows the City’s Fiscal Year calendar, July to June. Historically, the Commission develops a draft work plan between March and April which is then agendized at a future City Council meeting for review and adoption. The work plan should be reflective of the topic areas referenced above. Once approved by the Council, the Commission is responsible for implementing the work plan with limited assistance from staff.
Any effort that may require substantive staff time must be approved by City Council prior to commencement.
On May 9, 2024, the Commission adopted a recommended work plan covering two fiscal years, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
On June 26, 2024, the City Council approved the Environmental Commission’s recommended work plan on consent (Attachment 1).
To successfully address and complete the FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Work Plan, the Commission formed an ad-hoc committee. Pursuant to the Brown Act (Government Code No. 54952(b)), no more than three commissioners may serve on each committee. Ad-hoc committees pursue the work of each work plan goal, provide monthly updates to the commission, and request action as needed. Outcomes of the ad-hoc committees’ work can be found in Attachment 2.
On April 9, 2026, an ad-hoc committee was formed by the Environmental Commission to develop a draft work plan for FY 2026-27. The ad-hoc committee met and developed a draft work plan.
Among other changes and updates, the subcommittee recommended that the Commission revert 2026-08-26 Item #12A Page 2 of 12
back to a one-year work plan in order to more quickly respond to unanticipated opportunities and concerns.
The draft work plan was discussed by the Environmental Commission at their meetings on May 14 and June 11, 2026.
On June 11, 2026, the Environmental Commission unanimously voted to recommend the draft FY 2026-27 Work Plan to City Council for approval (Attachment 3). The proposed work plan consists of stated goals and projects, commission members involved, timelines, fiscal impact, and deliverables.
ANALYSIS:
The following is a summary of the key outcomes of the Environmental Commission Work Plan for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. The Commission and its members:
• attended and participated in various City events, providing public education and outreach on environmental issues;
• successfully administered Environmental Awards Program each fiscal year and resurrected the idea to have an artist create the awards trophies for 2026 awardees; • provided recommendations during the development of the Native Plant Ordinance which has since been adopted by City Council;
• provided recommendations for the draft updated Climate Action Plan and Cost Analysis; • provided recommendations for the City’s zero waste program; and • recommended amendments to the City’s municipal code to reduce single-use plastics use at restaurants (recommendation to Council pending the development of statewide labeling standards.)
See Attachment 2 for full details and outcomes of the FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Work Plan.
The proposed FY 2026-27 Work Plan includes a continuation of many of the work plan goals/projects that were included in the FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Work Plan. The new goals/projects include:
# Commission Goal/Project
3 Support the protection and enhancement of the City’s native habitat and tree canopy.
5 Support communitywide building decarbonization.
6 Support the implementation of municipal solar and battery projects. 8 Make recommendations to improve organics waste reduction and outreach/education.
14 Support the implementation of the City’s adopted Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan.
16 Expand plastic bag regulations (EMC Chapter 11.26) to include additional business types and bag types.
A complete list of the proposed goals and projects in the FY 2026-27 Work Plan can be found in Attachment 3.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Environmental Commission FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Work Plan
2. Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26
3. FY 2026-27 Recommended Environmental Commission Work Plan 2026-08-26 Item #12A Page 4 of 12
1 Environmental Commission FY 2024-25/FY 2025-26 Two-Year Work Plan updated 8-12-24 City of Encinitas
Environmental Commission
FY 2024-25/FY 2025-26 Two-Year Work Plan
Commission Approved: May 9, 2024 City Council Approved: June 26, 2024 Commissioner Term
Katie Cramer, Chair 2nd, Mar 01, 2027
Mark O’Connor, Vice Chair 1st, Mar 01, 2027
Carol Parker 1st, Mar 01, 2026
Vacant Vacant
Robert Switzler 1st, Mar 01, 2027
John “JP” Bruner 1st, Mar 01, 2027
John Wick 1st, Mar 01, 2027
Commission Secretary Commission Clerk
Crystal Najera, Sustainability Manager Maria Gremban, Program Assistant No. Environmental Commission Focus Areas Strategic Plan Focus Areas
1 Commission Outreach and Representation All
2 Climate Action Plan All
3 Environmental Justice and Equity All
4 Mobility
5 Zero Waste
6 San Diego Community Power
7 Sea Level Rise
8 Plastic Pollution
9 Water Conservation
10 Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management
11 General Plan and Element Updates All
FY 2024-25 Strategic Focus Areas
Environmental Health and Leadership
Engagement and Education
Effective City Services and Reliable Infrastructure
Housing and Affordability
Mobility and Alternate Modes
Ensuring and Preserving Community Character
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2 Environmental Commission FY 2024-25/FY 2025-26 Two-Year Work Plan updated 8-12-24 No. Project Focus
Area Commissioners Assigned
Additional
Staff Time
Required
Tier 1*
1 Provide environmental education at citysponsored public events (Cyclovia, EcoFest, Dog Days of Summer, Arbor Day, etc.).
All All Low
2 Implement the annual Environmental Awards
Program.
1 Parker/Switzler Low
3 Support the development of a Native Plant
Policy.
10 Parker/Cramer/O’Connor Med
4 Review and provide recommendations for the
Mobility Element update.
2, 4,
11 Switzler/O’Connor/Wick Low
5 Review and provide recommendations for the
5-year Climate Action Plan update.
2, 3 Parker/Cramer/Bruner Med
6 Evaluate and recommend enhancements to
the Green Building Incentive Program.
2, 11 Switzler/Bruner Med
7 Evaluate and recommend improvements to
Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use
Program (SCOUP).
2, 7 O’Connor/Bruner Med
8 Make recommendations to improve and
enhance zero waste education.
5 Parker/O’Connor/Cramer Low
9 Monitor the safe decommissioning of San
Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
3, 5 O’Connor/Wick Low
10 Evaluate and recommend amendments to
food service ware regulations (EMC Chapter
11.27) to align with the state’s organics
diversion requirements.
8, 5 Cramer/O’Connor High
11 Fulfill Bee City USA Affiliate commitments
including, establish a committee, create and
enhance pollinator habitat, reduce the use of
pesticides, incorporate pollinator-conscious
practices into policies and plans, create
website, and post signage.
10 Parker/Switzler/O’Connor Med
12 Evaluate and recommend amendments to the
Environmentally Preferrable Purchasing and
Contracting Policy (PC02).
2, 5,
6, 10 Wick/Bruner/Switzler High
Tier 2*
13 Expand smoking regulations (EMC Chapter
11.08) to include multi-family housing. 5, 8 O’Connor High 14 Expand plastic bag regulations (EMC Chapter
11.26) to include additional business types and
bag types.
5, 8 Cramer/O’Connor High
* To balance staff time, projects in Tier 2 may commence after projects requiring a high level of staff time in Tier 1 are complete. 2026-08-26 Item #12A Page 6 of 12
Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes, Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2025-26 Attachment 2 No. FY 24-25/25-26 Commission Projects Focus Areas1 Commissioners Assigned Outcomes Tier 1
1 Commission Outreach and
Representation - Provide environmental
education at city-sponsored public events
(Cyclovia, EcoFest, Dog Days of Summer,
Arbor Day, etc.)
All All Commissioners had an opportunity to attend and participate in the following public events:
February 22, 2024, Home Electrification Fair, Community Center January 11, 2025, First Street Stewards Clean Up (monthly hereafter) April 5, 2025, Arbor Day, Cardiff Sports Park (50 trees planted) May 18, 2025, Cyclovia, Coast Highway 101, D St to I St May 6, 2025, Ecoliteracy Showcase, EUSD Farm Lab
June 22, 2025, Sustainable Solutions Fair, Encinitas Community Park June 28, 2025, TEDxEncinitasBlvd, Encinitas Library
September 28, 2025, Oktoberfest, Mountain Vista Dr.
October 25, 2025, Dia de Los Muertos, Mira Costa College November 1, 2025, Dia de Los Muertos, Encinitas Library November 23, 2025, Holiday Street Fair, Downtown Encinitas June 1, 2025, EcoFest, Encinitas Community Park
February 21, 2026, Senior Lifestyle Expo, Community Center March 22, 2026, Zero Waste Textile Expo, Community Center April 4, 2026, Spring Egg Hunt, Encinitas Community Park April 10, 2026, Ocean Knoll Zero Waste Festival
April 18, 2026, Arbor Day, Hawk View Park
May 6, 2026, Ecoliteracy Showcase, EUSD Farm Lab
May 17, 2026, Cyclovia, Coast Highway 101, D St to I St May 21, 2026, Bike Anywhere Day, City-sponsored Pit Stop, Coast Hwy 101 betw. I St and J St June 28, 2026, EcoFest, Encinitas Community Park
Status: Ongoing
2 Environmental Awards Program -
Implement annual Environmental
Commission Awards Program.
1 Parker/Switzler/Wick The subcommittee successfully administered the awards recognition program for FY25 and FY26, including completing a press release seeking applications, proctoring review of submitted applications, and helping with the awards ceremony. The 2024 awards were presented at the April 23, 2026 Council meeting. The 2025 awards were presented at the May 27, 2026 Council meeting. The subcommittee is working with Commission for the Arts to commission an artist to create the award trophies for 2026.
Status: Complete
3 Native Plant Policy - Support the
development of a Native Plant Policy. 10
Parker/Cramer/O'Connor On November 4, 2025, a joint public hearing with the Environmental Commission and the Urban Forest Advisory Committee was held to discuss and provide comments on the draft Native Plant Ordinance. On February 19, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Native Plant Ordinance. On April 15, 2026, the Native Plant Ordinance was adopted by City Council.
Status: Complete
4 Mobility Element Update - Review and
provide recommendations for the Mobility
Element Update.
2, 4, 11
Switzler/O'Connor/Wick In FY26, an update of the Circulation Element was on-hold, pending allocation of funding. Funding to update the element was allocated in the City's FY27 budget. The Environmental Commission will have an opportunity to provide recommendations once the update is underway.
Status: Pending
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Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes, Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2025-26 Attachment 2 No. FY 24-25/25-26 Commission Projects Focus Areas1 Commissioners Assigned Outcomes 5 5-Year Climate Action Plan Update -
Review and provide recommendations the
5-year Climate Action Plan.
2, 3
Parker/Cramer/Bruner At the Environmental Commission's August 2024 meeting, the commission had the opportunity to provide input on the draft CAP measures. The draft update CAP and Cost Analysis were presented to the Environmental Commission for input on April 9, 2026.
Status: In Process
6 Green Building Incentive Program -
Evaluate and recommend enhancements
to the Green Building Incentive Program.
2, 11
Switzler/Bruner/
Kalamaras
The subcommittee initially met with staff to evaluate the GBIP in May 2024, however further evaluation of the program is on hold pending alignment with the final CAP update. City staff will reconvene the subcommittee after the CAP update is approved by City Council.
Status: On Hold
7 Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic
Use Program - Evaluate and recommend
improvements to Sand Compatibility and
Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP).
2, 7
O'Connor/Bruner/
Kalamaras
The City's Coastal Zone Program Administrator is in the process of developing proposed amendments to the SCOUP program. The subcommittee will be convened at the appropriate time to evaluate and recommend improvements to the program. Periodic updates on the SCOUP Program are provided to the Environmental Commission. For FY25 and FY26, these updates included:
July 2025 - San Elijo Lagoon dredged, sand placed south of the lagoon inlet in front of the restaurants.
Aug. 2025 - San Elijo Lagoon inlet dredged, sand placed on the westerly side of the Cardiff Living Shoreline.
Jan. 2026 - Batiquitos LOSSAN/ SANDAG railroad bridge double tracking project added approx. 6,000 cu. yds. of sand just south of South Ponto beach.
Mar. 2026 - Sand from the Bellmont Village project added approx. 9,000 cu. yds. of sand to the coastline just north of Beacon's Beach.
Mar. 2026 - San Elijo lagoon inlet dredged, adding approx. 17,000 cu. yds. of sand in front of the Cardiff Living Shoreline.
Status: In Process
8 Zero Waste - Make recommendations to
improve and enhance zero waste
education.
5 Parker/O'Connor/Cramer June 2025 - The City's Zero Waste Program Administrator and EDCO staff presented a program update to the Environmental Commission.
June 2025 - The subcommittee met with Council Members O'Hara, Shaffer, and Mayor Ehlers about education and outreach efforts.
Oct. 2025 - The subcommittee met with the Zero Waste Program Administrator and received an update on current recycling and waste diversion efforts being conducted by the City. A Zero Waste Toolkit for restaurants was recently developed by the Public Works Department and posted on the City's webpage here:
https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/public-works/zwtoolkitlandingpagev2 Status: Ongoing, as needed.
9 San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
(SONGS) - Monitor the safe
decommissioning of San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station.
3, 5
O'Connor/Wick/Kalamaras The subcommittee members regularly monitor news and reports regarding SONGS and safe decommissioning options.
Status: Ongoing, as needed.
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Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes, Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2025-26 Attachment 2 No. FY 24-25/25-26 Commission Projects Focus Areas1 Commissioners Assigned Outcomes 10 Food Service Plastic Ordinance -
Evaluate and recommend that City
Council amend the Food Service Plastic
Ordinance (Ord. No. 2020-05) to stay
current.
8, 5
Cramer/O'Connor/
Kalamaras
In July 2024, the commission approved a recommendation that City Council direct the development of an ordinance to amend EMC Chapter 11.27 to further reduce single-use plastics. The Commission included in the motion direction for the commission to conduct outreach to local businesses to gather their feedback regarding the proposed ordinance prior to seeking Council direction. Concurrently, AB1201 (Compostable Product Standards Act) was adopted in 2024 and intended to improve compostable product labeling. In summer/fall 2024, Commissioners Cramer and O'Connor met with several business owners and the Chamber and Mainstreet Association liaisons to discus the proposed local ordinance. In Feb. 2025, an online public survey for food service providers was circulated. The survey aimed to assess the benefits and challenges businesses face when converting to compostable or reusable products. In March 2025, survey results were presented to the commission by the subcommittee. Commission recommended forwarding the recommendation to Council for consideration. In May 2025, the subcommittee meet with Councilmember Shaffer regarding the recommendation. In May 2025, the subcommittee learned that the implementation of AB1201 and the development of a CA official label for "compostable packaging" was delayed until June 30, 2027. Due to this delay, the subcommittee decided to hold off on presenting the commission recommendation to City Council at this time. In the meantime, the City has a contract with I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) to engage with five restaurants and transition them to using compostable products. The subcommittee asked ILACSD to determine cost difference for the products needed for the transition. Concurrently, EDCO evaluated the potential savings of smaller bins and less pickup for restaurants. The City is also working with a consultant to create tool kit for restaurants to calculate the cost of compostable products.
Status: On Hold
11 Bee City USA - Form a Bee City USA
committee and support the City in
becoming an affiliate community,
including a recommended Council
resolution and fulfillment of affiliate
commitments.
10 Parker/Switzler/Kalamaras The first Bee City Annual Report, for calendar year 2024, was submitted in April 2025, along with payment of the annual membership renewal ($400). The 2025 Bee City Annual Report was drafted by City staff and completed in May 2026 and presented to Environmental Commission on May 14, 2026. At the recommendation of the Environmental Commission, activities at Flora Vista Elementary School and Pacific View Arts Center were included in the annual report. The final report was submitted to the Xerces Society on May 31, 2026. The membership renewal for 2026 was also paid.
Status: Ongoing
12 Environmentally Preferrable Purchasing
and Contracting Policy (PC02) - Evaluate
and recommend amendments.
2, 5, 6, 10 Wick/Bruner/Switzler In Sept. 2024, Jan. 2025, and Mar. 2025, the subcommittee met to discuss possible amendments to the policy.
City staff is working on internal improvements to policy implementation based on feedback from the subcommittee and will discuss progress and options with the subcommittee when ready.
Status: In Process
Tier 2
13 No Smoking Ordinance - Expand
smoking regulations (EMC Chapter 11.08)
to include multi-family housing.
5, 8 O'Connor/Cramer Status: On Hold
14 Plastic bag regulations - Expand plastic
bag regulations (EMC Chapter 11.26) to
include additional business types and bag
types.
5, 8
Cramer/O'Connor Status: On Hold
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Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes, Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2025-26 Attachment 2 No. 1Environmental Commission Focus Areas
1 Commission Outreach and Representation
2 Climate Action Plan
3 Environmental Justice and Equity
4 Mobility
5 Zero Waste
6 San Diego Community Power
7 Sea Level Rise
8 Plastic Pollution
9 Water Conservation
10 Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management
11 General Plan and Element Updates
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CITY OF ENCINITAS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WORK PLAN 2026/27 Attachment 3 Commission Approved: June 11, 2026
Council Approved: Pending
Environmental Commission
# Commission Goal/Project Members
Involved Timeline FiscalImpact Deliverables City Council Focus Area/General Plan Notes
TIER 1*
1 Provide environmental education at public events
(Cyclovia, EcoFest, Arbor Day, etc.)
All Ongoing None Attend and table at public events
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Element
Staff Time: Low
2 Implement the annual Environmental Awards
Program.
Parker, Switzler,
Wick
Dec 2026: Announce
Mar 2027: Judge
May 2027: Award
Low Facilitate the selection of annual awardees
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: Low
3 Support the protection and enhancement of the
City’s native habitat and tree canopy.
Cramer, Parker,
O’Connor Ongoing None
1) Explore pathways for developing a Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan
2) Inform the development of a citywide tree
canopy goal for the City.
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: Medium
Relates to City’s Climate Action
Plan (CAP)
4 Review and provide recommendations for the
update of the City’s Circulation Element.
Switzler,
O'Connor, Wick
TBD based on
Council direction None Provide recommendations
CCFA: Safe and Efficient
Mobility and Circulation
Strengthening and Adhering
to the General Plan
GP: Circulation Element
Staff Time: Low
Relates to CAP
5 Support communitywide building
decarbonization.
Switzler, Bruner,
Kalamaras Ongoing None
Provide recommendations on future reach
codes and/or incentive programs for the
community.
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of
Environment, Public Health
and Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: Medium
Relates to CAP
6 Support the implementation of municipal solar
and battery projects.
Switzler,
Kalamaras, Bruner Ongoing None Provide recommendations
CCFA: Effective/Reliable
City Services/Infrastructure,
Leadership/ Stewardship of
Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: Medium
Relates to CAP
7 Evaluate and recommend improvements to Sand
Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program
(SCOUP).
O'Connor,
Bruner, Kalamaras Ongoing None Provide recommendations
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of
Environment, Shoreline, and
Open Space; Public Health
and Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: Low
Relates to CAP
8 Make recommendations to improve organics
waste reduction and outreach/education.
Parker, O'Connor,
Cramer Ongoing None Evaluate the possibility of a public organic waste bin pilot program CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: Low
Relates to CAP and state
mandate (SB 1382)
9 Expand smoking regulations (EMC Chapter 11.08)
to include multi-family housing.
O'Connor, Cramer,
Kalamaras Ongoing None
1) Conduct research to justify regulation
2) Prepare draft recommended code
amendments
3) Make recommendation to Council
CCFA: Public Health and
Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: High
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CITY OF ENCINITAS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WORK PLAN 2026/27 Attachment 3 Commission Approved: June 11, 2026
Council Approved: Pending
# Commission Goal/Project Members
Involved Timeline FiscalImpact Deliverables City Council Focus Area/General Plan Notes
10 Continue to oppose offshore oil drilling. Parker, Bruner, Cramer
Dependent on State
and federal
legislative action
None Recommend that City Council actively oppose
offshore oil drilling.
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of
Environment, Public Health
and Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: Low
11 Evaluate and recommend amendments to food
service ware regulations (EMC Chapter 11.27) to
reduce plastic pollution.
Cramer,
O'Connor,
Kalamaras
Ongoing None
1) Conduct research to justify regulation
2) Prepare draft recommended code
amendments
3) Make recommendation to Council
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: High
12 Maintain the City’s annual Bee City USA Affiliate
status and continue commitments to protect
pollinator species.
Parker, Switzler,
Kalamaras
Biannual Committee
Meetings, Spring
public events
Low
1) Serve as the City’s Bee City Committee
2) Provide pollinator education to residents at
public events
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: Medium
Council directed affiliation
13 Evaluate and recommend amendments to the
City’s Environmentally Preferrable Purchasing
and Contracting Policy (PC02).
Wick, Bruner,
Switzler Ongoing None Provide recommendations for preferred products and/or policy changes CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element
Staff Time: High
PC02 City Manager approved,
2010
14 Support the implementation of the City’s
adopted Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master
Plan.
Wick, Bruner,
Kalamaras Ongoing None
1) Seek and solicit private vendors to install
public EV charging at commercial and multifamily developments 2) Make recommendations for the installation
of public EV charging at City facilities and
right-of-way
CCFA: Safe/Efficient
Mobility/ Circulation,
Leadership/ Stewardship of
Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt
Element, Circulation
Element
Staff Time: Low
Relates to CAP
TIER 2*
15 Monitor the safe decommissioning of San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station.
O'Connor,
Wick, Kalamaras
Ongoing None Recommend that City Council author letters of support/opposition, as needed.
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of
Environment, Public Health
and Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: Low
16 Expand plastic bag regulations (EMC Chapter
11.26) to include additional business types and
bag types.
Cramer,
O'Connor Ongoing None
1) Conduct research to justify regulation
2) Prepare draft recommended code
amendments
3) Make recommendation to Council
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of Environment
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: High
17 Support the adoption, implementation, and
enforcement of a ban on gas-powered landscape
equipment.
Cramer, Parker,
Kalamaras Ongoing None
1) Conduct research to justify regulation
2) Prepare draft recommended code
amendments
3) Make recommendation to Council
CCFA: Leadership/
Stewardship of
Environment, Public Health
and Safety
GP: Resource Mgmt Element
Staff Time: High
Relates to CAP
* To balance staff time, projects in Tier 2 may commence after projects requiring a high level of staff time in Tier 1 are complete. 2026-08-26 Item #12A Page 12 of 12