AGENDA REPORT
City Council
MEETING
DATE:
September 23, 2026
PREPARED
BY:
Pete Weichers, City
Clerk
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR:
Pete Weichers, City
Clerk
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk CITY
MANAGER:
Jennifer Campbell
SUBJECT:
Approve the Mayor’s recommendations to empanel the Board of Appeals RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Mayor’s recommendations to empanel the Board of Appeals.
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 does not relate to the Climate Action Plan.
GENERAL PLAN / CITY COUNCIL FOCUS AREAS
The recommended actions align with 2026-27 City Council Focus Area 2 – Effective & Reliable City Services, Infrastructure, and Communications.
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FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On June 17, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Clerk to begin the recruitment process to empanel the Board of Appeals. The vacancies were advertised on the City Hall bulletin board, the City’s website, the City newsletter, and to Building Officials of the ICC, San Diego Chapter.
To date, the City Clerk’s Department has received the following Board of Appeals applications:
• Alan Alcorn (Licensed California Design Professional) • Gene Chapo (Licensed California Design Professional)
• Gary Cohn (Licensed California Design Professional)
• Isam Hasenin (Certified Building Official)
• Daniel Klausenstock (Licensed California Design Professional) • David Yorba (Certified Building Official/Accessibility Advocate) Pursuant to Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.20.020.H, “The Mayor, with approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees unless otherwise provided by statute.”
ATTACHMENT:
1. Board of Appeals Applications
2. Encinitas Municipal Code Section 23.12.030(B)(7), Sections 113.2 and 113.3 2026-09-23 Item #10G Page 2 of 15
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City of Encinitas, CA
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Municipal Code Section 23.12.030(B)(7)
B. Deletions, revisions and additions to the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be as follows:
7. Section 113 is modified by amending sections 113.2 and 113.3 to read:
Section 113.2 Limitations on Authority. The application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have the authority to waive requirement of this code or interpret the administration of this code, including, but not limited, the issuance of permits hereunder.
Section 113.3.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of four (4) currently employed Certified Building Officials, five (5) currently licensed California design professionals employed and/or residing in San Diego County, and one (1) accessibility advocate residing in San Diego County, who are not employees of the City of Encinitas.
Section 113.3.2 Selection. The board of appeals shall consist of volunteers who shall receive no compensation other than reimbursement of costs related to participation on the board such as travel expenses. A list of volunteers shall be kept on file by the City Clerk and updated on an annual basis. Selection of members shall be made either at the time of the filing of an appeal or may be appointed on a standing basis by the City Council.
Section 113.3.3 Quorum. A quorum of 6 members is required to act on an appeal. The Building Official and the Fire Marshal for the City of Encinitas shall participate as ex-officio nonmembers and shall not vote.
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