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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2023, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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, City Attorney Preziosi, Development Services Director Sapa’u, Sustainability Manager Najera, City Clerk Hollywood, and Deputy City Clerk Weichers
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Kranz announced that March 8 is International Women’s Day and that the month of March is Women’s History Month.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Vicki Bass and Raul Villamar spoke regarding downtown parking.
Trina Priest spoke regarding marijuana store fronts.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding code violations downtown.
Judy Berlfein spoke regarding safe routes to schools.
Mark Miville spoke regarding various issues in the city.
Peggy Walker spoke regarding support for a citywide smoking ban.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., to consider three items, and there were no reportable actions.
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7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. 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 February 8, 2023, Regular Meeting; February 13, 2023, Special Meeting; February 14, 2023, Special Meeting; the February 15, 2023, Regular Meeting; the February 22, 2023, Special Closed Session Meeting; and the February 22, 2023, 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. Acceptance of the Encinitas Blvd. and I-5 Undercrossing Mosaic Installation (WC19B). Contact Person: Arts Program Administrator Murphy 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.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution 2023-01 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the Encinitas Blvd. and I-5 Undercrossing Mosaic Installation” accepting the public improvements for the Encinitas Blvd. and I-5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24FDEFE5-4143-445D-BDC5-E4AFE358914A
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Undercrossing Mosaic Installation as complete to the satisfaction of the City.
8E. Appointment of Council Member Allison Blackwell to replace Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes on the North County Dispatch JPA. Contact Person: Executive Assistant Blease.
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.
Recommended Action: Council to approve replacing Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes with Council Member Allison Blackwell as the alternate for the North County Dispatch JPA.
8F. Agreements for As-Needed Real Property Appraisal Services. Contact Person: Engineer I Stryker
Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because agreement are not “projects” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. These actions authorize staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an As-Needed Professional Services Contract, in substantial form, for real property appraisal services with Bender Rosenthal, Inc for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or her designee, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an As-Needed Professional Services Contact, in substantial form, for real property appraisal services with the Dore Group, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.
8G. Legislative position letter for City Council consideration. Contact Person:
Government and Community Relations Administrator Bates
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.
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Recommended Action: Approve supportive position letter for SB 55 Preventing Catalytic Converter Theft (Umberg).
8H. Grant application for the Caltrans FY 2023-24 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a Microtransit Study and Pilot Project. Contact Person:
Sustainability Manager Najera
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. The action authorizes staff to implement an organizational or administrative activity of government that by itself will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the Caltrans FY 2023-24 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for a Microtransit Study and Pilot Project.
8I. Second reading and adoption of City Council Ordinance No. 2023-02 amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 11.08 and repealing Chapter
11.09 establishing a citywide smoking ban in all public places. CASE NUMBER: PLCY 005913 2023; LOCATION: Citywide Contact Person:
Sustainability Manager Najera
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND WILL BE RE-
NOTICED FOR CONSIDERATION AND RE-INTRODUCTION AT A
FUTURE MEETING.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. One year assessment of the BCycle Bikeshare Pilot Program and recommendation to extend the license agreement with BCycle by one year, in accordance with the agreement terms. Contact Person: Sustainability Manager Najera
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.
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with the City Attorney, to execute an amendment to the license agreement with BCycle to extend bikeshare service for one more year.
Sustainability Manager Najera presented the staff report, recommendations, and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to: 1) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an amendment to the license agreement with BCycle to extend bikeshare service for one more year with no additional changes to the license agreement or Municipal Code; 2) Continue to limit mobility devices to bicycle only (no scooters, etc.); 3) Staff to evaluate whether to assess a fee for use of right-of-way; 4) Direction to staff to bring the agreement back to the City Council for review by December 2023. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. Council initiated item from Mayor Kranz and Council Member Hinze regarding a bike safety partnership between Encinitas Schools and the City of Encinitas.
Recommended Action: Direct the city to spearhead an educational initiative and pay the fees for a group of League Cycling Instructors to teach bike safety classes on school campuses during the school day.
Mayor Kranz and Council Member Hinze presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Niko Sougias and Judy Berlfein spoke.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) Direct the City Manager and staff to develop and bring back to the Council, an educational initiative for a bike safety partnership between Encinitas schools and the City of Encinitas; and 2) Direction to staff to bring back changes to the Municipal Code as recommended by the Sheriff’s Department. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
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13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Ehlers reported on an Encina Wastewater Authority Meeting held on March 7, 2023.
Council Member Hinze reported on a SANDAG retreat to be held on March 9, 2023, and an upcoming Civic Well conference.
Mayor Kranz reported on his ride along with Meals on Wheels on March 7, 2023.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No City Manager Report was given.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No Attorney Report was given.
City Clerk Hollywood reported that applications are now available on-line for the Youth Commission annual recruitment.
16. ADJOURNMENT
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Mayor Kranz asked each Council Member to nominate a woman to be recognized at the next City Council meeting on March 15, 2023.
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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