City Council
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Planning Commission Work Plan, Budget & Fees, Panhandling, and Another Monologue
Council is in the home stretch before their summer recess. Here’s what happened at their meetings last Wednesday. 📋Planning Commission Workplan — Code Rewrites In, Affordability Out: Council approved the Planning Commission’s workplan—with two big edits: Deputy Mayor Lyndes was the only “no” vote, warning that ignoring affordable housing could backfire. Mayor Ehlers argued housing
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Homeless Action Plan Update, June 4, 2025 Meeting
In this week’s special council meeting, the city’s Homeless Action Plan (HAP)was discussed. Ultimately the council voted unanimously to keep the HAP—with sharper tools, stricter enforcement, and a side of neighborly love. Will it deliver? Stay tuned.
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Budgets, Santa Fe Drive project, fast-tracking Fire Station 6, and another DOGE attempt – Encinitas Style!
What a Council meeting! Here is this week’s Council Meeting recap in case you missed it. 💰 FY25-26 City Budget Introduction: How is budget planning going? First, the City Manager Jennifer Campbell praised Staff for presenting a balanced budget. City is in a stronger financial position than expected because $5 million additional revenue will result from
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Budget Battles, Bike Lane Drama, Permit Parking & the Never-Ending Roundabout Rumble
We listened to all 8 hours of the Council Meetings this week, so you don’t have to! (If you fell asleep, we forgive you!) Our big takeaways: Budget Planning: How should the City prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and services when there’s more money—but not enough for everything? Sharrow Debate: Cyclists can legally ride these roads.
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City Council Meeting Recap: Strong Support for the CRC
The City Council unanimously supports CRC! At Wednesday’s meeting, the Encinitas City Council finally and officially showed support for the Community Resource Center (CRC), rather than blaming them for attracting unruly unhoused people to Encinitas. In a unanimous 4-0 vote, they approved the CRC’s $30,000 grant application without the restrictions that were previously proposed.
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Budget Game, Mayor’s “Vision”, Arbor Day, and Sugarsweet Farm
💰 $8.5M Up for Grabs – Who Gets It?: At the first FY25-26 budget workshop, City staff reported our finances are in good shape with higher revenue than forecasted. With $8.5 million of unallocated general funds to spend, Mayor Ehlers laid out his spending priorities: The Hygeia roundabout? Snubbed again. Councilmembers Shaffer and O’Hara recommended a
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City Council Meeting Recap: March 19, 2025
Celebrating Local Legends: Encinitas honored outgoing Commissioners and gave a shoutout to Round Table Pizza for 50 years of serving the community! In public comment period, CRC CEO John Van Cleef pushed back against claims that the CRC attracts unhoused individuals, citing hard facts to debunk that myth. The City’s political consultant briefed the council
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City Council Meeting Recap: Homelessness, Safety, and Speed
More Pickleball “Noise”: During Oral Communications, Bobby Riggs’ neighbors complained about pickleball noise, booze-fueled parties, and parking chaos and demanded action. HUD Grants – Homeless Outreach Under Fire: Council unanimously agreed to accept the draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan and make it available for public comment between March 14 and April 12 and then
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Council Meeting Recap: Budget Surplus, Active Transportation Award, New Park, Wildfire Prep & Housing Reform Aspirations
Award for Active Transportation: The San Diego chapter of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) awarded the city for their active transportation project work. Thanks to all the city staff and previous council members who supported active transportation improvements over the last decade. City Budget: Pretty Good! At a Special Meeting, the City Council heard