City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023 -
06:00 PM
p.m.
City of Encinitas - City Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A.
City Clerk to Administer Oath of Office to Appointed City Council Member:
Council Member District 1 Allison Blackwell
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please submit a “WHITE” speaker slip to the City Clerk. If needed, Oral Communication items will be referred to the City Manager either for resolution by administrative action or placement on a future agenda.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Announcements of administrative changes to the agenda, in compliance with the Brown Act.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR The recommendations on the following Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless an item is removed from the Calendar. Any member of the public may remove an item by submitting a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Items removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member or the public will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar. 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 8B.
Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2023-01-25 Item 08B Approval of Warrants List
8C.
Acceptance of the San Elijo Bridge Abutment Backfill Repair Project (CS22E). Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because acceptance of the public improvements as complete is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-09, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the San Elijo Bridge Abutment Backfill Repair Project." 2023-01-25 Item 08C NOC San Elijo Bridge Repair
8D.
Acceptance of the Diana Street/101 Pedestrian Crossing (CS17E) and North Court/101 Pedestrian Crossing (CS20H) Project. Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because acceptance of public improvements as complete is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Engineer I Stryker 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Diana Street/101 Pedestrian Crossing (CS17E); 2) Authorize the filing of the Notices of Completion for the North Court/101 Pedestrian Crossing (CS20H); 3) Authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 4) Authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; 5) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-06, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Diana Street/101 Pedestrian Crossing" accepting the public improvements for the Diana Street Pedestrian Crossing as complete to the satisfaction of the City; and 6) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-12, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the North Court/101 Pedestrian Crossing Project" accepting the public improvements for the North Court Pedestrian Crossing as complete to the satisfaction of the City. 2023-01-25 Item 08D NOC Diana St & North Ct Ped Crossings 8E.
Reject bids for the Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Improvements Project (CS19E). 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 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. Today’s action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Eckert 1) Reject all bids from December 21, 2022 bid open for construction of the Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Improvements Project (CS19E); and 2) Authorize staff to re-advertise and rebid Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Improvements Project (CS19E). 2023-01-25 Item 08E Bid Rejection for Santa Fe Drive West Improv. Project 8F.
Consideration of adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2023-03 to initiate a native plant ordinance. 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 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Contact Person: Senior Planner Mobility Coordinator Jedynak The City Council Native Plant Subcommittee (Lyndes and Ehlers) recommends that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-03, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Initiating a Native Plant Ordinance." 2023-01-25 Item 08F Native Plant Ordinance Initiation
2023-01-25 Item 08F Native Plant Ordinance Initiation - Public Comment 8G.
Approval of street list and authorization to advertise the FY 2022-23 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS23A). Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. Maintenance and repair are proposed on existing public streets but does not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. Contact Person: Engineer I Edgeworth 1) Approve the street list for the FY 2022-23 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS23A); 2) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2022-23 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS23A); 3) Approve plans for the restriping of Manchester Avenue, South El Camino Real, South Coast Highway 101, South Rancho Santa Fe Road, and South Vulcan Avenue; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-02 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Restriping of Manchester Avenue, South El Camino Real, South Coast Highway 101, South Rancho Santa Fe Road, and South Vulcan Avenue Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6" 2023-01-25 Item 08G Approve Street List and Advertise FY22-23 Pavement Project (CS23A) 2023-01-25 Item 08G Approve Street List and Advertise FY22-23 Pavement Project (CS23A) - Public Comment 8H.
Resolution to designate the City of Encinitas as a Bee City USA Affiliate. 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 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Sustainability Manager Najera 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Designating the City of Encinitas as a Certified Bee City USA Affiliate;" 2) Authorize staff to initiate the development of a policy/program as required to be a Bee City USA Affiliate; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to complete and file the application designating the City of Encinitas as a Bee City USA Affiliate. 2023-01-25 Item 08H Bee City USA
8I.
Emergency Declaration: Stonesteps Staircase Beach Access. Environmental Considerations: The action considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Parks Operation Manager Norgard Receive the Emergency Declaration for the Stonesteps Beach Access. 2023-01-25 Item 08I Emergency Declaration Stonesteps
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item.
10. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. 10A.
Public hearing to consider the approval of the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas), an implementation plan for the previously approved Active Transportation Plan. Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed activity is not subject to CEQA because approval of the Modal Alternatives Project, in and of itself, will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. All projects prioritized in the plan are already part of the adopted Active Transportation Plan. Any future projects resulting from the plan will require compliance with CEQA prior to any decision by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Contact Person: Senior Planner Mobility Coordinator Jedynak Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas), an Implementation Plan for the Active Transportation Plan." This public hearing has been continued to the February 8, 2023, City Council Meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. (date certain). It only appears on this agenda because it was legally noticed. 10B.
Presentation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022 and authorization of an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS to reduce the City of Encinitas unfunded pension liability. 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 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Persons: Assistant Director of Finance Gallup and Finance Manager Attili 1) Accept and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution 2023-05, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget" to authorize an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS in the amount of $500,000 to reduce the City of Encinitas unfunded pension liability. 2023-01-25 Item 10B Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Payment to Calpers 2023-01-25 Item 10B Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Payment to Calpers - Presentation 10C.
Infrastructure Task Force Committee Appointments. 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 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood 1) Consider each applicant's qualifications and interest in serving on the Infrastructure Task Force Committee; and 2) Approve the Mayor's recommendations for seven (7) appointments to the Infrastructure Task Force Committee. 2023-01-25 Item 10C ITF Commitee Appointments
2023-01-25 Item 10C ITF Commitee Appointments - Public Comment
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM – NONE
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023 Notice to the Public:
To ensure that the City meets your needs when addressing the City Council, all presentation materials which require the use of visual equipment need to be submitted to the City's IT Division at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting (except for appeal hearings where materials must be submitted 7 days in advance). This includes photographs, Microsoft Office documents (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
No CD's, DVD's, or USB thumb/flash drives will be accepted at the meeting.
All materials must be in PC format and digital presentation items must be emailed to [email protected]
. Please label all materials with the corresponding agenda item number. Should technical assistance be necessary, it will be available to presenters from 5:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Presentation of video/digital/photographs are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.