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Joy Lyndes

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
50
Total speaking time
7:47:40
Avg per meeting
9:21
Segments
8030

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Feb 2026[86]

Draft 2026 Climate Action Plan Update

Consultant costs are associated with the benefit-cost analysis for the CAP update.

critical↑Oct 2026[59]

Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization

Potential reduction or capping of commercial revenue growth for park owners and direct savings for fixed-income residents.

critical↑Feb 2026[54]

Homeless Shelter Partnership Transition

Continued city funding allocations toward professional consultant services for shelter operations.

critical→Jan 2026[37]

E-Bike Safety and Campus Regulations

Absorbed within existing sheriff service hours.

high→Jul 2026[32]

City 40th Anniversary Celebration

Absorbed within existing Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts departmental operating budgets.

high→Mar 2026[29]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Work Plan Priorities

Several proposed goals will require additional funding, which will be evaluated during the upcoming budget workshops.

high↑Apr 2026[28]

Skate Feature Committee and Citywide Skate Planning

Potential future design and construction costs if a skate feature is eventually pursued.

critical↑Feb 2026[25]

Draft 2026-2031 Homeless Action Plan Update

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high↓Jun 2026[24]

Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines and Municipal Code Updates

Developers will pay fair-share contributions for cumulative traffic impacts.

critical→Mar 2026[23]

Stop Sign and Intersection Safety Improvements

Modest municipal expenditures for signage, striping, and optional flashing beacons.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Economic Development Strategic Plan Review

The plan outlines various economic strategies that could impact city revenue structures, TOT capture, and business support funding.

high↑Jan 2026[21]

2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan and Ad Hoc Committees

None directly tied to work plan adoption.

critical→Feb 2026[21]

Emergency Evacuation Planning & Objective Standards (AB 747)

Aims to open access to grant funding and potential insurance discounts.

medium→Sep 2026[20]

Existing Litigation: Van Allyn v. City of Encinitas

Legal defense and potential settlement costs impact the city budget.

high↑Jun 2026[20]

Potential Litigation: Paul Ecke Central Elementary School District Project

Demolition and future school reconstruction costs are funded by the school district.

high↑May 2026[19]

Pacific View Arts Center Branding and Logo Design

Costs are associated with staff time and graphic design services for branding development.

critical↑Jun 2026[19]

Short-Term Rental Enforcement and TOT Compliance

Increased TOT collection is expected to fund compliance audits and boost municipal revenues.

high↑Feb 2026[19]

City Legal Matters and Ongoing Litigation

Legal defense and potential settlement costs impact city funds.

high→Feb 2026[18]

Development of Citywide Cultural Loops

Potential future grant funding and fundraising efforts will be needed for signage and infrastructure improvements.

high↑Apr 2026[18]

FY 2026-27 Parks and Recreation Work Plan

Potential budget adjustments for fiscal year 2027-28 depending on commission recommendations submitted by February.

Decisions during term (352)

Recorded while Lyndes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 21, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-13 for El Montevideo Parcel Boundary Adjustment

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

CONSENT CALENDAR

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Public Health and Safety Commission Work Plan

approvedVoted yes3-2Oct 21, 2026

South Coast Highway 101 Improvements (Option 2A)

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines and Code Amendment

approvedVoted no3-2Oct 21, 2026

Cornish Drive Parking Area Maintenance

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Smoke-Free Lodging Code Update

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

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…

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Add Future Agenda Item for Fourth of July Celebration

tabledOct 20, 2026

September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

tabledOct 20, 2026

Rock Memorial for Dogs at Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

approvedOct 20, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Recommendation for 70+ Reserved Senior Parking Spaces

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consent Calendar Approvals and Pulls

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Adoption of Short-Term Rental Facilitator Ordinance (Ord. 2026-15)

Voting record (49)

28 yes21 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-13 for El Montevideo Parcel Boundary Adjustment

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

South Coast Highway 101 Improvements (Option 2A)

Supported Option 2A as the most direct and logical continuation of existing pedestrian crossing patterns and regional alignment with Solana Beach.

Voted noOct 21, 2026

Cornish Drive Parking Area Maintenance

Supported organizing parking with wheel stops to reduce environmental and surface degradation.

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Recommendation to Remove South Beach 101 Bollards and Wheel Blocks

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Revisions to the San Dieguito Water District Administrative Code and Related Ordinances

Voted noSep 9, 2026

Ratification of Request for Line-Item Veto on Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements

Voted in dissent, arguing against the responsible use of state funds and project changes.

Voted noAug 26, 2026

Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission Work Plan FY 2026-27

Dissented following discussions regarding committee assignments and procedural motions on specific commissioners.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Roadway Safety and Traffic Enforcement Directives

Voted noAug 20, 2026

Appeal Judgment in City of Encinitas v. WNG HHF Encinitas Apartments

Voted noAug 19, 2026

Approval of Modified Business Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Plan

Voted noAug 12, 2026

2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report

Voted against the substitute motion as she preferred a different handling of the monitoring report.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Approval of Draft Annual Work Plan FY2026-27

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for 501 Ocean Bluff Way

Voted noJun 24, 2026

Ratification of Letter of Opposition to SB 569

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Rejection of Application for HCD Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5

Voted noJun 24, 2026

Approval of 50% Design Option 3 for Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Modification Project

Expressed concern that the project wastes millions of public dollars, ignores public sentiment favoring improvements over total removal, and compromises bicycle safety.

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Appeal of Farmers Market Relocation to Oak Crest Middle School (APPEAL-009018-2026)

Found that staff and applicants provided adequate community accommodations and that the institutional zoning appropriately fits a farmers market.

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Urban Forest Advisory Committee FY 2025-26 Accomplishments and FY 2026-27 Work Plan

Emphasized the valuable volunteer engagement and alignment with the new urban forester.

Voted noMay 27, 2026

Approval of Letter of Opposition to SB 866

Wished to support regional collaboration and preferred an 'opposed unless amended' position to continue dialogue on statewide unhoused solutions.

Voted noMay 20, 2026

Introduction of Short-Term Parking Regulations Ordinance

Expressed concern that including residences creates a slippery slope where private citizens control public parking without additional fees.

Voted noMay 20, 2026

Introduction of Proposed FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets

Voted noMay 20, 2026

Table MOU for School District Bicycle and E-Bike Safety Program

Emphasized that funding youth bicycle safety training is essential and effective.

Voted noMay 20, 2026

Establishment of Policy for Future State of the City Addresses

Viewed the requirement as government overreach into private chamber events.

Voted noMay 13, 2026

UFAC Appointment for Caitlin Kreutz

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Modifications (Item 10A)

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Adoption of Native Plant Ordinance No. 2026-07

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution No. 2026-24)

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Community Grant Program Funding for True Care

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Community Grant Program Allocations for FY 2026-27

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) Compliance and Hybrid Meeting Implementation

Voted noApr 8, 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment

Voted noApr 8, 2026

Senior Citizen Commission Appointment

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

FY 2026-27 Budget Workshop Direction

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Adoption of Native Plant Ordinance No. 2026-07

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Letter of Support for AB 1708

Voted noMar 11, 2026

Encinitas Environment Day MOU

Felt the additional requirements placed an undue burden on a grassroots community group.

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

Appeal Denial for Sage Canyon Apartment Project Frontage Waiver

Voted noFeb 25, 2026

Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Modification Project Contract Award

Expressed concern that the redesign is fiscally irresponsible and diverts funds from other critical community needs like park improvements and rail crossings.

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Deferral of Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultant Agreement

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report and Resolution No. 2026-02

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Planning Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Public Health and Safety Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Environmental Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Commission for the Arts Appointments

Voted noFeb 11, 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments

Voted noFeb 11, 2026

Senior Citizen Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Urban Forest Advisory Committee Appointments

Voted noJan 21, 2026

Consideration of Business Hours Ordinance

Voted against the substitute motion, preferring to direct the matter to the newly formed Business Commission.