Bruce Ehlers
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 74
- Total speaking time
- 21:12:31
- Avg per meeting
- 17:12
- Segments
- 25073
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Top issues during term (18)(Environment)
Draft 2026 Climate Action Plan Update
Consultant costs are associated with the benefit-cost analysis for the CAP update.
Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle Management
Potential future costs if widespread chemical treatments become necessary for specimen preservation.
Stormwater BMP Design Manual Update
Streamlining requirements reduces engineering and design costs for small property owners.
Proposed Prohibition on Wildlife Glue Traps
None to minimal for the city, primarily focused on code enforcement and retail education.
Zero Waste and Organics Diversion Compliance
EDCO's anaerobic digestion expansion and vehicle fleet conversion to renewable natural gas involve substantial private capital investments that support municipal compliance.
Fire Department Plant Lists and Master Tree Species List Integration
Staff time required to update website links and maintain documents.
Resource Management Element Update
None discussed.
Sand Toy Recycling Pilot Program at Moonlight Beach
Zero fiscal impact to the city of Encinitas.
2026 UFAC Work Plan and Priorities
Costs will depend on future program design and city arborist coordination.
Mineral Sunscreen Dispensers Initiative
Dispensers cost approximately $200 wholesale, with refill bags at $70 each.
Citywide Dark Skies Ordinance Proposal
Potential future municipal lighting upgrade costs.
Bee City USA Annual Report and Pollinator Conservation
Null
Ficus Tree Pruning and Plant Growth Regulator Pilot Program
Plant growth regulator treatment costs approximately $1,300 per tree.
Native Plant Ordinance Implementation
Staff allocated a $150,000 budget for ordinance drafting and consultant support, with potential future costs for proposed incentive programs like plant coupons and rebates.
Inter-Commission Collaboration on Environmental Awards
Estimated annual budget of $900 to $1,200 allocated via the Environmental Commission.
Opposition to Federal Offshore Oil Drilling Proposals
Potential negative economic impacts on tourism and coastal property values if drilling or spills occur.
Local Energy and Building Reach Codes
Costs vary by building type, with minor alterations averaging low implementation costs while supporting long-term energy efficiency.
Student Environmental Leadership and Waste Reduction
Null
Decisions during term (42)
Recorded while Ehlers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint additional member to the Board of Appeals. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because…
Adopt amendments to Chapter 6.40 (Operations Permit: Massage Business) and Chapter 6.41 (Operations Permit: Massage Technician) of Title 6 (Operations Permits) of the Encinitas Municipal Code. Environmental Considerations: The action being…
Emergency Determination and Repair for Hymettus Ave Stormwater Sump (Project CX27B), and Amendment to Agreement with Burtech Pipeline, Inc.. Environmental Considerations: Regarding Recommended Action 1: The action being considered by the…
Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 to add Additional Services and Extend the Term of the Agreement. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California…
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Authorize Payment of an Emergency Special Assessment for Pacific Pines Affordable Housing Increased Insurance Premiums. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the…
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-21 proposing Municipal Code amendments to modify the appeal provisions of the adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is…
Designation of Stop Control at four (4) Intersections in the City. Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This…
Establishment of Cultural Loops. 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…
Acceptance of the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS26A). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301…
Adoption of Resolution 2026-71 Approving Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from…
Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the Board is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because…
Recommendation of Environmental Award Artwork (Item 8E)
Explore the Applicability of a Red Light Camera Pilot Program per SB 720 in the City of Encinitas. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)…
Environmental Commission Work Plan FY 2026-27
Award a Construction Contract to Prestige Prime Engineering for the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path Project (CS24C). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental…
Agreement for Geotechnical Engineering Review Services. 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…
Agreement with Neema General Contracting for Restoration and Repairs of the Encinitas Library Trellis. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act…
Encinitas Fire Station 5 Remediation and Repairs Agreement. 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…
Acceptance of the Emergency Replacement of Sewer Manhole at 2524 San Elijo Ave (Project CC26D). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)…
Approval of a five-year Agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of Encinitas for California Identification System/Remote Access Network (Cal-ID/RAN) in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Environmental Considerations: The…
Voting record (3)(Environment)
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