0 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
Mayor Blakespear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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Present: Mayor Catherine S. Blakespear, Deputy Mayor Joe Mosca, Council Members Kellie Shay Hinze, Tony Kranz, and Joy Lyndes
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Development Services Director Sapau, Sustainability Manager Najera, Principal Planner Innes, Building Official Sadre, Traffic Engineer Bandegan, Director of Engineering Bankston, Director of Information and Technology Contreras, IT Tech Riboni, Information Technology Analyst Parhar, City Clerk Hollywood, and Program Coordinator Rapp There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no presentations or proclamations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mark Wilcox spoke regarding Red Ribbon Week/Month.
Brian Blair spoke regarding traffic on Quail Gardens Road.
Valerie Chereskin spoke regarding the North Coast Symphony 75th Anniversary Concert and Celebration on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church.
Trina Priest spoke regarding fentanyl and marijuana.
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6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council held a Closed Session on October 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., to consider one item and there was no reportable action.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that no items were removed from the consent calendar by members of the public.
Council Member Kranz and Mayor Blakespear spoke in support of Item 8E and expressed appreciation for the project.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mosca moved, Kranz seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried. Ayes: Blakespear, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes, Mosca. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the September 14, 2022, Regular Meeting, September 21, 2022, Special Closed Session Meeting, September 21, 2022, Regular Meeting, and September 28, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
8C. Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8D. MOU between the City of Encinitas and the Rhoades School for use of the lower parking lot of the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for a temporary evacuation point in the event of an emergency. Contact Person:
Recreation Services Manager, Stayton
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Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an ongoing MOU between the City of Encinitas and the Rhoades School to provide use of the lower parking lot of the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for a temporary evacuation point in the case of an emergency.
8E. El Portal Public Art Award of Contract. Contact Person: Arts Administrator Murphy
Recommended Action: 1) Accept the Commission for the Arts' recommendation and vote to award the El Portal Undercrossing Public Art project to Campana Studios; 2) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement in substantial form in the amount of-$'C1Z-,000 and -a --contingency of-$1 ,WO -for -the project if additional work is needed, for a project total not to exceed $129,800; and 3) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2022-98, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget" to transfer $20,000 to the El Portal Undercrossing Public Art Project for future installation (CP22B).
8F. Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet Conversion Plan. Contact Person Management Analyst Stratakis
Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive the updated Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet Conversion Plan.
8G. Emergency Repairs Declaration for mold remediation and repairs to Encinitas Fire Station #6, 770 Rancho Santa Fe Road. Contact Person:
Management Analyst Stratakis
Recommended Action: Authorize emergency repairs to Fire Station #6 under the Emergency Declaration.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the consent calendar.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. Public Hearing to review and consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance Nos. 2022-12, 2022-13, and 2022-14:
• Ordinance No. 2022-12 adopts the 2022 California Building Standards Code, 2021 International Fire Code, and 2022 California Fire Code as required by law, which will take effect on January 1, 2023;
• Ordinance No. 2022-13 proposes Municipal Code amendments, which modify the 2022 California Building Standards Code related to 10/12/22 Reg. Mtg. Page 3 Mtg. #2022- , Bk#38, Page
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energy efficiency and solar energy to continue implementation of building -related measures in the Encinitas Climate Action Plan; and • Ordinance No. 2022-14 adopts the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen code) with specific City amendments related to building decarbonization, electric vehicles, water conservation and energy efficiency, to continue implementation of building -related measures in the Encinitas Climate Action Plan and incorporate electric vehicle supply equipment permit streamlining requirements as required by Government Code Section 65850.7.
Contact Person: Sustainability Manager Najera
CASE NUMBERS: PLCY-005614-2022, PLCY-005615-2022, and PLCY- 005621-2022; LOCATION: Citywide.
Recommended Action: 1) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-12, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California adopting amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) and to Chapter 10.04 (2018 International Fire Code and 2019 California Fire Code) of Title 10 (Fire Prevention) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 2022 International Fire Code and 2022 California Fire Code with Certain amendments, additions, and deletions;" 2) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-13, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, adopting amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to make certain amendments, additions, and deletions related to energy efficiency and solar energy;" and 3) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-14, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, adopting amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to make certain amendments, additions, and deletions related to building decarbonization, electric vehicles, water conservation and energy efficiency."
Sustainability Manager Najera presented the staff report.
Director of Development Services Sapau, Sustainability Manager Najera, Building Official Sadre, and Principal Planner Inner responded to questions from the Council.
Council discussed and provided feedback regarding incentives and opportunities for streamlining the permitting process for energy efficient and green building equipment installations.
City Clerk Hollywood announced that there were no public speakers for this item.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Blakespear seconded to: 1) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-12, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California adopting amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) and to Chapter 10.04 (2018 International Fire Code and 2019 California Fire Code) of Title 10 (Fire Prevention) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 2022 International Fire Code and 2022 California Fire Code with Certain amendments, additions, and deletions;" 2) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-13, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, adopting amendments to Chapter
23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to make certain amendments, additions, and deletions related to energy efficiency and solar energy;" 3) Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2022-14, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, adopting amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to make certain amendments, additions, and deletions related to building decarbonization, electric vehicles, water conservation and energy efficiency;" and 4) Direction to staff to bring back policy options for streamlining the permitting process, to include incentives and fee waivers, for energy efficient and green building equipment installations. Motion carried. Ayes: Blakespear, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes, Mosca. Nays: None. Absent: None.
10B. Intersection control at the intersection of Eolus Avenue, Andrew Avenue and Hillcrest Drive. Contact Person Traffic Engineer Bandegan Recommended Action: Staff has evaluated the neighborhood circle at Eolus Avenue, Andrew Avenue and Hillcrest Drive and found it performs efficiently in lowering the traffic speed and defining the different maneuvers.
Staff recommends the existing neighborhood circle remain in place, as it is configured today.
Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Speakers
Derek Sciacqua spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Rob Fleener and June Honsberger spoke in support of the recommended action but asked that the aesthetics of the circle be improved.
City Manager Antil, Director of Engineering Bankston, and Traffic Engineer Bandegan responded to questions from the Council.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Mosca seconded to direct staff to bring back options for improving the aesthetics of the current traffic circle.
Kranz amended the motion, Mosca seconded to create a
subcommittee of Council Members Kranz and Lyndes to work with the community and staff on options for improving the aesthetics of the current traffic circle. Motion carried. Ayes: Blakespear, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes, Mosca. Nays: None. Absent: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Overview of Proposed Encinitas Academy. Contact Person: Director of Information and Technology Contreras
Recommended Action: Receive the oral report.
Director of Information and Technology Contreras presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Council discussed and provided feedback on the proposed Encinitas Academy.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no Council Member initiated items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Councilmember Hinze spoke regarding the NCTD Rail Safety and Quality of Life Enhancement Community Meeting.
Councilmember Lyndes spoke about her attendance at EcoFest Councilmember Kranz and Deputy Mayor Mosca thanked all the volunteers of the EcoFest event.
Deputy Mayor Mosca spoke regarding the El Camino Real Specific Plan Advisory Task Force Walk About.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil provided an update on the following:
• The City's cannabis lottery taking place on October 21, 2022. • The El Camino Real Specific Plan Advisory Task Force City Walk About • The One on One Mobility Striping Project and Traffic Slurry Project The Pacific View award of contract
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Director of Development Services Sapau reviewed the process for conducting the cannabis lottery including how to watch via the internet and how the winners will be announced.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Mosca asked for an update from the City Attorney regarding recent changes to the Brown Act housing laws.
City Clerk Hollywood gave an election update regarding mail ballots and how to obtain information from the Register of Voters website, sdvote.com.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blakespear adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Ka by Hollywood, City Clerk Catherine S. Blakespear, Mayor By: Jackie Rapp,
Program Coordinator
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