From: Andrew B
To: council
Cc: City Clerk; [email protected]
Subject: Please postpone decision on Lone Jack/Fortuna Ranch stop signs pending traffic analysis and resident outreach Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:51:07 PM
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Mayor Ehlers and Members of the Encinitas City Council, I am an affected Olivenhain resident writing regarding the proposed stop signs at the intersection of Lone Jack Road and Fortuna Ranch Road. I respectfully ask the City Council to postpone -- not approve or install -- the proposed stop signs until the City publicly provides the relevant technical analysis, evaluates feasible alternatives, and directly notifies affected residents and gives them a meaningful opportunity to review the relevant information and comment.
I support addressing legitimate safety issues. However, without a complete, quantitative public record supporting this proposal, I oppose installation of the stop signs as currently presented.
A safety decision should be evidence-based and should not create unnecessary delay, vehicle queues, rear-end-crash risk, or other unintended safety impacts if a less disruptive measure can address an underlying concern, be it a sight-distance concern or otherwise.
I understand that traffic-control guidance cautions that all-way stop control can be less effective where traffic volumes differ substantially among the approaching roads. My understanding is also that conventional multi-way-stop criteria may not be met at this location.
If so, it is especially important that the City publicly provide the engineering basis for a permanent all-way stop and demonstrate the specific safety benefit expected from such a measure.
At the Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Commissioner Ron Medak reportedly raised questions about existing traffic volumes, expected vehicle delay and queuing, intersection collision history, sight-distance conditions, and whether nearby residents had been consulted before the recommendation advanced. Based on the information shared with residents, these important questions were not fully answered before the Commission voted to recommend the stop signs.
As a resident who lives at the end of Lone Jack Road, beyond the Fortuna Ranch Road intersection, I would be directly affected by the installation of these stop signs. It was alarming to me to only just learn of the stop sign proposal through a neighbor, after the MTSC vote had already occurred. It was particularly concerning that I had no prior knowledge or notice of the matter, given the potential daily impact on residents (such as myself) traveling to and from the neighborhoods beyond the intersection, particularly during work and school commute periods.
I have lived past this intersection for more than 20 years and, while I recognize that my experience is not a substitute for a formal safety analysis, I have never witnessed a collision or “close call” at the Fortuna Ranch Rd and Lone Jack Rd intersection that would suggest an allway stop (or even a yield sign) was necessary.
Significant questions remain unanswered about existing traffic volumes, expected vehicle delay and queues, intersection collision history, sight-distance conditions, and whether nearby residents were consulted before the proposal advanced.
Before making a final decision, please direct staff to publicly provide:
Current and peak-period traffic volumes, turning movements, vehicle speeds, and projected delay and queue impacts for each approach.
Collision history for the intersection, including crash types, severity, and contributing circumstances.
The complete sight-distance analysis, applicable engineering standard, and precise condition staff believes creates a safety issue.
The multi-way-stop warrant analysis and a clear explanation of the engineering basis for recommending stop signs if the customary criteria are not met.
A comparison of feasible alternatives, including sight-line improvements, warning signs or markings, speed-management measures, intersection modifications, or a monitored temporary pilot.
Direct notice and a public opportunity for residents near Lone Jack Road and Fortuna Ranch Road to review the analysis and comment before any installation.
I am not asking the City to overlook a safety problem. Rather, I am asking the City to demonstrate, through publicly available data, that stop signs are the most effective and least disruptive solution and that their potential effects on delay, queues, driver behavior, rear-endcrash risk, and neighborhood access have been fully evaluated.
Accordingly, I oppose the proposed stop signs as currently presented and respectfully urge the City Council to postpone any approval or installation unless and until the City completes and publicly releases the supporting analysis, evaluates less disruptive alternatives, and directly notifies affected Lone Jack Road residents and gives them a meaningful opportunity to comment.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bertha
Lone Jack Road/Olivenhain resident
760-519-0566
[email protected]
From: Elena Thompson
To: City Clerk
Subject: 9-16-26 Agenda Item 7. Written Public Comment
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3:57:44 PM
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Hello Council, Encinitans,
I believe this video merits wide circulation and contemplation as we seek to work together as Encinitans to build a better Encinitas, San Diego County, State of California and United States of America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-fS3awzcVY
This video exemplifies a well-known individual putting country before party, and common-sense before partisanship.
Thank you,
E Thompson
Encinitas
A Miller 9.15.26
Project: Andrew Subdivision (241 Andrew
Ave)
Topic: Administrative Failure of Permit
Triggers and Imminent Public Safety Hazard
Flood Zone
Hygeia Outflow
Private storm pipe
Hillcrest Catchment Drains
Hygeia Ave- Storm Drain Map
Historic Bioretention
Site of future residential real estate project
Hygeia Stormwater Runoff
Nov 2025
Planning Commission Meeting
11.7.24 • https://encinitas.granicus.com/player/clip/3357?view_id=2&meta_id=177467&r edirect=true
• Time stamp 1.17.42
• “We are collecting and conveying it (storm water)”- Project Engineer Project Approval Conditions- 11.7.24
New owners- Greenline Development Group
Impediments to Natural Drainage Runoff- 2.13.26
Demolition Permit Issued - City Issued 5.12.26
City Statement of Violation
Current State- 9.16.26
No Change. Impediments Remain
• Current, ongoing administrative failure by City Staff places my property at imminent risk of severe flooding • Despite explicit mandate to collect and convey water “prior to issuance of any permits”, the City issued a demolishing permit on 5.12.26
• Documented failure to act will have direct, severe implications • Instead of enforcement, City has suggested a temporary workaround: positioning a pump truck during rain events Limited impact
• Under your February letter, City has the legal right to execute a Summary Nuisance Abatement without a court order • Actions Needed:
• Request City Council to direct staff to finalize Summary Abatement Order to hold in immediate readiness with a mandate for City crews to enter the site and clear the impediment 24-48hrs prior to the first forecasted storm event • Request an immediate Stop Work Order freezing any further permits at 241 Andrew Ave until Condition 7 of the project plan is fully met
241 Andrew Ave- Development Plan
Primary Grading and Drainage Plan
From: Angela Kent
To: City Clerk
Subject: 3 Way Stop on Lone Jack
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:02:14 PM
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Mayor and City Council,
To my knowledge, there have not been any or many accidents on Lone Jack Road at Fortuna Ranch Road. There’s absolutely no need for a stop sign. I have never seen a backup of cars on Fortuna Ranch Road waiting to turn onto Lone Jack Road. Putting a three-way stop sign there would just cause an inconvenience for through drivers on Lone Jack Road. We already have enough useless stop signs to contend with on Rancho Santa Fe Rd. We don’t need another. If there were an actual traffic issue that needed to be solved, you could put in a roundabout. I strongly urge you not to put in a three-way stop sign on Lone Jack Road where it meets Fortuna Ranch Road.
Thank you,
Angela Kent
Encinitas Resident