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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2023, 8:00 A.M., 1140 OAKCREST PARK DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 8:18 a.m.
Present: Mayor Tony Kranz, Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Council Members Allison Blackwell, Bruce Ehlers, and Kellie Shay Hinze
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, Assistant City Manager Campbell, City Clerk Hollywood, Director of Administrative Services Schwarm, Director of Development Services Sapa’u, Director of Engineering Bankston, Director of Finance/City Treasurer McBroome, Director of Human Resources & Workers’ Compensation Bokosky, Director of Information & Technology Contreras, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Karlen, Director of Public Works Mabry, General Manager Hireish, and Facilitators Julia Novak and John Nalbandian from Raftelis
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. City Council Strategy Workshop. Contact Person: City Manager Antil (Please note this is not a budget/CIP workshop. The budget/CIP workshops are scheduled for City Council meetings on March 8, 2023 and March 22, 2023.
Recommended Action: Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and Assistant City Manager to discuss organizational strategic objectives, goals and desired outcomes for the future.
SPEAKERS:
There were no public speakers.
Facilitator Julia Novak provided a debrief of yesterday’s (February 13) session.
Facilitators Julia Novak and John Nalbandian led the group in discussions regarding:
• The Ideal Member of the Governing Body
• Articulating Expectations
• True Today – True in Ten Years
• Identification of focus areas, vision, mission, values
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The following items were agreed upon during the session:
Six focus areas and success statements
• Mobility and Alternative Modes
Mobility and Alternative Modes means we strive to be a nation-wide leader in mode shift by providing data driven solutions to create a safe transportation network along with programs that educate and empower people to reach destinations by active transportation and micro-mobility. • Engagement and Education
Engagement and Education means taking initiative to listen and learn from the community using diverse and inclusive communication tools that continually adapt and build relationships with our community stakeholders.
Communication and engagement are characterized by being fair, civil, timely and transparent.
• Housing and Affordability
Housing and Affordability means providing diverse and affordable housing, including workforce housing, and having a roof over everyone’s head, engaging underrepresented populations, and ensuring the provision of support services.
• Fiscal Stewardship and Effective City Services
Fiscal Stewardship means using resources in a prudent and efficient manner consistent with City goals. Effective City Services means services are provided respectfully, responsibly, timely and predictably. • Evolving and Preserving Community Character
Evolving and Preserving Community Character means managing growth while maintaining an accessible, innovative and welcoming unique beach city; ensuring that diversity of the community incudes a great mix of businesses, people, housing and open space that results in a high quality of life.
• Environmental Health and Leadership
Environmental Health and Leadership means continuing our environmental leadership by showing our commitment to good stewardship of our natural resources; meeting our goals on Climate Action remains a priority, including decarbonization, mobility mode shift, clean air and water, responsible solid waste disposal, storm and wastewater reuse, shoreline and open space preservation.
Council Member Blackwell left the meeting at 1:10 p.m. and returned at 2:25 p.m.
Focus Area Goals
• 100% affordable housing – choose site, define project, and explore funding options
• Utilize Housing Solutions Manager to explore solutions for the homeless and unhoused
• Expand habitat stewardship and explore open space preservation • Safe, legal rail road Crossings and establish citywide quiet zones DocuSign Envelope ID: 0DDE376A-A4CB-4BC6-A5BE-96B296178B61
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• Prioritizing remaining Streetscape elements
• Quail Gardens Drive/Saxony/Westlake – prioritize safe routes to school and complete streets projects
Vision
Encinitas is five unique communities thriving as ONE great City.
Mission
Leading the preservation and evolution of our City and providing innovative services that enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors, businesses, and our communities.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
__________________________ ___________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
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