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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2026, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE,
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ehlers called the meeting to order at 6:32 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, City Attorney Thind, Assistant City Manager Schwarm, Deputy City Manager James, Director of Engineering Nutter, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp, Fire Chief Gordon, Sheriff’s Captain Watts, Information Technology Director Contreras, Director of Development Services Drapkin, Public Works Director Mabry, Human Resources Director von Kalinowski, 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. Proclamation in recognition of the 35th Anniversary of the Escondido Creek Conservancy
Mayor Ehlers presented the proclamation in recognition of the 35th Anniversary of the Escondido Creek Conservancy to Richard Murphy, Board President.
4B. Presentation to share the Escondido Creek Conservancy mission, history, and impact
Richard Murphy, Board President presented a video to share the Escondido Creek Conservancy mission, history, and impact.
4C. Presentation of Leucadia Streetscape Segment C Project update Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski and Director of Engineering Nutter presented an update on the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C Project and responded to Council questions.
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5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Campbell gave an update on United States Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the City; an update about a Phishing Scam requesting payments made to look like they are from the City; and announced a new Communications Manager, Jessica Gilera was hired and she will now have a new social media recap for meetings that will be posted after each Council Meeting.
6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Thind reported he will not be at the next City Council meeting.
No City Clerk report was given.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
(30 MINUTES)
Dave Dean spoke regarding various topics.
Carol Parker spoke regarding the Climate Action Plan
Rhonda Graves spoke regarding traffic and roadway safety concerns.
Ryan Ballantyne and Conrad Smith spoke regarding an ongoing code enforcement matter and residential use permits.
City Attorney Thind responded to the previous speaker’s comments, stating imminent action is being taken.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding a Planning Commission decision on the Camino Condos Project.
Madison spoke telephonically regarding concern with the normalization of marijuana use and cannabis packaging.
Brian Dunn and Robert Gibson spoke telephonically regarding a code enforcement violation.
8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
City Attorney Thind reported that the City Council met earlier today for closed session at approximately 3:30 p.m., to discuss one item related to potential initiation of litigation. By a vote of 5–0, the City Council voted unanimously to initiate litigation related to unpermitted construction and other work at the property located at 2000 Playa Riviera Drive.
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9. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the consent calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10A. 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.
10B. 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.
10C. Approval of the Minutes of the August 12, 2026, Special Meeting, and August 12, 2026, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Weichers Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
10D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-10 to adopt Chapter 30.21 “Residential in Commercial Zones Pursuant to State law” to Title 30 Zoning of the Encinitas Municipal Code to implement AB 2011 and SB 6 citywide and amendments to the Downtown Encinitas and North 101 Corridor Specific Plans to reference and incorporate objective design standards. Contact Person:
Senior Planner Cadona
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the Ordinance is intended to implement Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011 and is not considered a “project” under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code, as provided in Government Code Section 65852.24(h), Government Code Section 65912.114(r) and Government Code Section 65912.124(r).
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Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Ordinance No. 2026-10 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 30.21 Residential in Commercial Zones Pursuant to State law to Title 30 Zoning of the Encinitas Municipal Code to implement AB 2011 and SB 6 citywide and amendments to reference and incorporate the objective design standards as Chapter 12, Appendix in the Downtown Encinitas Specific Plan and as Chapter 11, Appendix in the North 101 Corridor Specific Plan”.
10E. Award a Construction Contract to Prestige Prime Engineering for the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C). Contact Person: Engineer 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: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions in consultation with the City Attorney, with Prestige Prime Engineering in the amount of $1,069,232 plus $128,307 construction contingency for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $1,197,539 including any future contract amendments to construct the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C).
10F. Agreement for Geotechnical Engineering Review Services. Contact Person:
Assistant Director of Engineering Widelski
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Protection Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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08/26/2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mtg. #2026-____, Bk#41, Page __ Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with City Attorney, with Geopacifica Inc., for Geotechnical Engineering Review Services for three years with two (2) optional one-year extensions for a not-to-exceed agreement total of $700,000 over the five-year period at the discretion of the City Manager. 10G. Agreement with Neema General Contracting for Restoration and Repairs of the Encinitas Library Trellis. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn 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) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute the Encinitas Library Trellis Restoration and Repairs Agreement in substantial form between the City of Encinitas and Neema General Contracting for an initial not-to-exceed contract amount of $146,611 with a 15% contingency of $21,992, for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $168,603; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 66 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget” to appropriate $68,603 to the Library Trellis Project (CF26C).
10H. Encinitas Fire Station 5 Remediation and Repairs Agreement. Contact Person: Management Analyst Horn
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) Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for Fire Station 5 Remediation and Repairs for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $263,277; 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-67 titled, “A Resolution of the City Docusign Envelope ID: 768B4462-E726-82E1-826F-443FFBBA4A66
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11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
12. ACTION ITEMS
12A. Environmental Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and Proposed Work Plan for FY 2026-27. Contact Person:
Sustainability Manager Najera
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 final reported outcomes for the Environmental Commission Two-Year Work Plan (Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26); and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Environmental Commission Work Plan.
Sustainability Manager Najera and Environmental Commissioners Bruner, Cramer, and O’Connor presented the work plan and responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, Lyndes seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Environmental Commission Work Plan with direction to consider and incorporate Council discussion and comments during the meeting into the Work Plan. Motion Carried. Ayes: Lyndes, Shaffer and San Antonio. Nays: Ehlers. Absent: None. Abstain:
O’Hara.
12B. Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission (MTSC) Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan
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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) Receive final reported outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 MTSC Work Plan; and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 MTSC Work Plan.
City Traffic Engineer Bandegan, and MTSC Chair Trauth and Commissioner Duncan presented the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission work plan item.
SPEAKERS:
Molly Hintlian and Karen Kaden spoke regarding this item.
City Staff (City Manager Cambell, Director of Engineering Nutter, and Sheriff’s Captain Watts) and MTSC Chair Trauth and Commissioner Duncan responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 MTSC Work Plan with direction to remove goal #7; and add two new goals: have the public to go to the Commission serve as a clearinghouse for public requests for rotating targeted traffic enforcement and to coordinate with the Sheriff’s Department in prioritizing enforcement locations; and to identify high priority for red curbs daylighting locations citywide to improve traffic safety.
O’Hara made a substitute motion San Antonio seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 MTSC Work Plan with direction to:
• expand Goal #2 to include additional resources, possibilities, and collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department;
• adjust Goal #5 to include the terms Bike and Pedestrian conflicts;
• update Goal #6 to add one additional commissioner, either Hintlian or Templin to the subcommittee, if Hintlian or Templin cannot serve, bring item #6 back to the City Council for further discussion;
• remove Goal #7;
• add Goal #9 to establish the Commission as the public clearinghouse for requests related to rotating targeted traffic enforcement, and coordinate with the Sheriff’s Department to prioritize enforcement locations; and
• add Goal #10 to identify high priority locations Citywide where red curb daylighting would improve traffic safety.
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Lyndes. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
12C. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-17 Amending Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees.
Contact Person: Finance Director Gallup
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: Introduce Ordinance 2026-17 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Title 23 (Building and Construction) Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees”.
Finance Director Gallup and Assistant Finance Director Chalfant presented the item.
SPEAKERS:
Ellen Burr spoke regarding this item.
Finance Director Gallup responded to Council questions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to Shaffer moved, San Antonio seconded to Introduce Ordinance 2026-17 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Title 23 (Building and Construction) Regarding Development Impact (Mitigation) Fees”. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, O’Hara, Lyndes, Shaffer and San Antonio. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
12D. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting Resolutions Authorizing Adjustments to the Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees and the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided. Contact Person: Assistant Finance Director Chalfant
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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) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Cost of Services User Fees Schedule for Development Services, Planning Services, Engineering Services and Fire Prevention and Marine Safety Services” effective October 1, 2026; and 3) Adopt Resolution 2026-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided to Users of Development Services, Planning Services, Engineering Services and Fire Prevention and Marine Safety Services” effective October 1, 2026.
Assistant Finance Director Chalfant and Consultants with MGT Trevor Zagara and Mike Adams presented the item.
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.
Council had no preliminary questions.
Mayor Ehlers opened the public hearing at 9:34 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
Fabian Gonell spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Ehlers closed the public hearing at 9:37 p.m.
Assistant Finance Director Chalfant responded to Council questions and Council deliberated.
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Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to adopt 1) Adopt Resolution 2026 69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Cost of Services User Fees Schedule for Development Services, Planning Services, Engineering Services and Fire Prevention and Marine Safety Services” effective October 25, 2026; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Amending the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided to Users of Development Services, Planning Services, Engineering Services and Fire Prevention and Marine Safety Services” with direction to adjust the proposed appeal fee down to $500 but still include the yearly index and move the effective date to October 25, 2026. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, Shaffer, and San Antonio. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Shaffer seconded to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 12E. Response to Council-Initiated Item 12A: AB 747 Evacuation Technology, Impact Analysis, and Related Objective Standards. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon
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) Receive the AB 747 Council Summary Crosswalk; 2) Provide direction to staff to develop a scoped work plan and preliminary cost estimate for an Evacuation Master Plan along with any other recommendations for next steps and use of programs and technology.
Fire Chief Gordon presented this item.
There were no speakers on this item.
Fire Chief Gordon, Director of Engineering Nutter, Information Technology Director Contreras, Director of Development Services Drapkin, responded to Council questions.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
O’Hara moved, Ehlers seconded to extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m., but not no later than 10:50 p.m. Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved to Direct staff to scope the Evacuation Master Plan, validate priority-route and evacuation-location data, confirm constrained- neighborhood information, test representative evacuation scenarios, identify departmental ownership, and develop consultant options and full lifecycle cost estimates. Staff would then return to Council with findings and recommendations regarding potential technology platforms, project-level development-review standards, funding strategies, and other implementation options; using a two phased approach. Motion failed for lack of a second.
O’Hara motioned, Shaffer seconded to direct staff to scope the Evacuation Master Plan, validate priority-route and evacuation- location data, confirm constrained-neighborhood information, test representative evacuation scenarios, identify departmental ownership, and develop consultant options and full lifecycle cost estimates. Staff would then return to Council with findings and recommendations regarding potential technology platforms, project- level development-review standards, funding strategies, and other implementation options; using a two phased approach and proceed with a concurrent Option B approach with the objective standard process as listed:
• Grounded in established federal life-safety standards (NFPA 101) and transportation engineering methodology (HCM), using Cal Fire evacuation zone data as inputs - rather than locally derived thresholds
• Capable of producing project-specific determinations tied to a named corridor and application date, suitable for placement in a project's administrative record
• Calculations independently verifiable using publicly available data, without dependence on proprietary models or opaque outputs
• Designed for consistent application across projects and, where possible, adaptable for adoption by multiple jurisdictions using a shared framework
• Supported by a clear professional engineering validation pathway sufficient to establish findings as expert opinion in an administrative or legal proceeding
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• Direct staff to, with one track focusing on technical data validation and scoping for an Evacuation Master Plan and the second track drafting a skeleton policy framework for objective evacuation standards (including triggers, appeals process, and submittal requirements) including a framework for using evacuation capacity analysis in fee-setting and development conditions; and Authorize the City Manager to engage
specialized consultant assistance, as needed, within her purchasing authority to support development of analytical tools, open-source algorithms, and validation protocols, with potential future budget augmentation for consultant contracts to be brought to Council if required.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
12F. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-18 amending Encinitas Municipal Code (EMC) Chapter 2.12 Conflict of Interest Code, Section 2.12.060(C) Designated City Positions. 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: Introduce Ordinance 2026-18 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 Conflict of Interest Code, Section
2.12.060(C) Designated City Positions.”
City Clerk Weichers presented this item.
There were no speakers on this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Shaffer seconded introduce Ordinance 2026-18 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 Conflict of Interest Code, Section 2.12.060(C) Designated City Positions.” Motion Carried.
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Absent: None. Abstain: None.
13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational Items.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no council member initiated agenda items.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Lyndes reported that she attended the Encinia Wastewater Authority Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee meeting.
Council Member Shaffer reported he attended the North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority meeting.
Mayor Ehlers reported he attended the Encina Wastewater Authority Board meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ehlers adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
______________________________ __________________________ Pete Weichers, City Clerk Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp, Deputy City Clerk
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