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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2023, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:21 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, Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence, 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
4A. Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority (ERGA) Presentation Regarding the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course by John McNair, JC Resorts.
John McNair, Chief Operating Officer from JC Resorts, and Richard Houk, ERGA Chair presented an update on the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
4B. Presentation of the Sheriff’s Department Quarterly Update.
Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence presented the Sheriff’s Department Public Safety Update and responded to questions from the Council.
4C. Proclamation: Arts, Culture and Humanities Month.
Mayor Kranz presented the proclamation to Arts Commission Chair James Hebert and Arts Commission Vice Chair Katie Fox.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Michael George spoke regarding bocce ball at Oakcrest Park.
Raul Villamar spoke regarding parking downtown.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding the Encinitas Sidewalk Café Policy.
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Rick Thomas spoke regarding receiving a permit to operate portable gas fire pits at Moonlight Beach.
Sayat Asatrayan spoke regarding parking issues in the city.
Mark Miville spoke regarding various issues in the city.
Chris Ryan spoke regarding various issues in Northwest Leucadia.
Russell Levan spoke regarding the Arbor Day Celebration being held on Saturday, April 22 at Leucadia Oaks Park.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Hinze 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 Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8C. City Council to consider and initiate amendments to the Implementation Plan (“IP”) of the City’s Local Coastal Program (“LCP”) and the Zoning Ordinance of the Encinitas Municipal Code (“EMC”) to incorporate replacement parking standards in areas west of Coast Highway 101 and state legislative changes that went into effect on January 1, 2023, as enacted under SB 897 and AB 2221 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADU”). Contact Person: Planner III Luna
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Environmental Considerations: This action is exempt from the environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The action before the City Council is to receive the report, provide input of further direction, as appropriate, which may inform how future work will be conducted, and initiate the process to prepare and consider potential amendments.
Environmental review will be considered for any resulting future projects.
Recommended Action: City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-25, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Initiating Amendments to the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program to Incorporate Replacement Parking Standards and State Legislative Changes Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.”
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. City of Encinitas Community Grant Program Application Requests for FY 2023-24. Contact Person: Arts 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: Review and approve the evaluation panel’s recommended funding allocations and make any desired additional allocations to the grant applicants.
Arts Administrator Murphy presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Grodberg spoke regarding the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito.
Chris Fredrick spoke regarding Mission Edge San Diego.
Danny Salzhandler spoke.
William Gilmer spoke regarding the North Coast Symphony Orchestra.
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Deanne Sabeck spoke regarding Encinitas Friends of the Arts.
Barb Grice and Sinead spoke regarding the San Dieguito Heritage Museum.
Sayat Asatrayan spoke regarding Encinitas Friends of the Arts.
Chris Ryan spoke regarding the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation Music Boosters.
Nancy Logan spoke regarding the Study Buddy Program.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the grant allocations as shown in Attachment A of the minutes, and to provide direction to the City Manager to review the evaluation policy, and to work with Cannabis vendors regarding opportunities for youth programs. 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
There were no Council Member initiated items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Hinze reported on an upcoming Rail Safety Enhancement Committee meeting held at NCTD headquarters on Tuesday, April 25.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No City Manager Report was given.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No Attorney Report was given.
City Clerk Hollywood reported on an extension to the Youth Commission application period to Friday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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FY 2023-2024 CITY OF ENCINITAS COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Applicant #OrganizationCategoryProjectEstimated Total Project CostGrant Request AmountEvaluation Panel Average Rating ScoreEvaluation Panel Recommended FundingCouncil AllocationTotal Allocation1 Alzheimer's San Diego Civic Support for Encinitas Residents Impacted
by Dementia $35,436 $5,000 30 $0 $0.00
2 Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito dba
Assistance League Thrift Shop Civic Operation School Bell Clothing Children $90,000 $5,000 36 $3,750 $356 $4,106.00 3 Bach Collegium San Diego Arts
BCSD Mainstage Concert Series 2023-
2024 $176,360 $5,000 32 $2,500 $2,500.00
4 Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Civic
Financial Aid for Youth's Leadership
Program $5,000 $5,000 32 $2,500 $2,500.00
5 Campana Studios Arts Gallery Art Shows at Perspectives Space $14,000 $5,000 26 $0 $355 6 Cardiff by the Sea Chamber of Commerce dba
Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Civic Cardiff Farmers Market $18,785 $5,000 34 $2,500 $1,243 $3,743.00 7 Cardiff Educational Foundation dba Cardiff SEA
Music Boosters Arts
Ada Harris Wildcat Band - Instrumental
Music Education $5,000 $5,000 38 $5,000 $5,000.00
8 Changing Tides Foundation Civic Women's Outreach Mentorship Program $26,000 $5,000 38 $5,000 $5,000.00 9 Classics For Kids, Inc. dba Classics 4 Kids Arts
Equal Access to Music Education in
Encinitas Union School District $5,000 $5,000 29 $0 $0.00 10 Coastal Communities Concert Band Foundation
dba Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCB)Arts
18 Annual Encinitas Pops Concert -
Salute to Young Musicians $26,370 $5,000 32 $2,500 $2,500.00 11 Coastal Roots Farm Civic Organic Food Distribution Program $928,231 $5,000 31 $0 $592 $592.00 12 Colony of Olivenhain Town Council dba
Olivenhain Town Council Civic
Olivenhain Town Council Oktoberfest -
October 1, 2023 $12,000 $5,000 40 $5,000 $5,000.00
13 Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Civic Encinitas Oktoberfest $92,000 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00 14 Encinitas Educational Foundation Civic EEF: Special Education Parent Council $42,490 $5,000 38 $5,000 $5,000.00 15 Encinitas Environment Day, Inc. dba Eco-Fest Civic 2024 Eco-Fest Environmental Fair $30,000 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00 16 Encinitas Friends of the Arts Arts
Encinitas Arts & Culture Event Promotion
and Coordination $14,400 $5,000 31 $0 $888 $888.00
17 Encinitas Historical Society Arts
Replace LED light strings and add new
lights to Encinitas Heritage Tree $5,532 $4,532 33 $2,266 $2,265.92 18 Encinitas Soccer League (ESL)Civic
ESL Financial Assistance Fund for
Economically Disadvantaged Youth $89,000 $5,000 30 $0 $0.00 19 Encinitas4Equality Civic
E4E & Campana After School Art
Program $14,000 $5,000 27 $0 $0.00
20 Exposure Skate Civic 12th Annual Exposure Skate Event $183,000 $5,000 38 $5,000 $5,000.00 21 I Love a Clean San Diego County, Inc. dba I
Love a Clean San Diego Civic Zero Waste Fair $52,000 $5,000 29 $0 $0.00 22 La Costa Canyon High School Foundation Music
Boosters Arts La Costa Canyon Music Program $5,000 $5,000 37 $3,750 $3,750.00 23 Litvak Dance Arts Foundation dba LITVAKdance Arts Dancing Outdoors III $14,500 $4,000 37 $3,000 $3,000.00 24 Los Angelitos de Encinitas, Inc. dba Los
Angelitos. The Little Angels.Civic
Recreation and education opportunities
for low income residents $35,000 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00 25 Mano a Mano Foundation dba Beatriz Villareal Civic
Drug and Alcohol Prevention/Education
Conference $10,000 $5,000 38 $5,000 $5,000.00
26 Meals-on Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. dba
Meals on Wheels San Diego County Civic
Encinitas Senior Meal Delivery &
Accompanying Services $76,483 $5,000 32 $2,500 $2,500.00 27 Mission Edge San Diego Civic Bro-Am Beach Fest 2023 $160,000 $5,000 $1,184 $1,184.00 28 Musical Theatre Foundation dba Ovation
Theatre Arts
Family-Friendly Haunted Town at San
Dieguito Heritage Museum $19,800 $5,000 36 $3,750 $3,750.00 29 Nature Collective Civic
Family Discovery Days & Family Fun
Days $41,070 $5,000 40 $5,000 $5,000.00
30 North County Health Project, Inc. dba TrueCare Civic New Lobby Chairs for TrueCare
Encinitas Health Center $5,100 $5,000 28 $0 $0.00
31 North Shore Symphony dba North Coast
Symphony Orchestra Arts
Presentation of a Concert Series in the
City of Encinitas $22,000 $5,000 31 $0 $2,071 $2,071.00 32 Oak Crest Middle School Parent Foundation dba
Oak Crest Music Boosters Arts Instrumental Music Program $12,700 $5,000 33 $2,500 $2,500.00 33 Paul Ecke Central Elementary School dba
Encinitas Union School District Civic
Bringing the Nautre of the Ocean to
Schools and the Community of Encinitas:
The Annual Gray Whale Migration $10,000 $5,000 32 $2,500 $2,500.00 34 Paul Ecke Central PTA Arts Paul Ecke POP! Mural Project $10,000 $5,000 34 $2,500 $2,500.00 35 Plastic Beach Civic
EV Van collection vehicle for community
recycling program $56,000 $5,000 26 $0 $0.00
36 Playwrights Project Arts Write On!$5,660 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00 37 Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT)Arts
Improv Theatre Workshops for
Teens/Adults with Autism $45,150 $5,000 39 $5,000 $5,000.00 38 Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation, Inc. dba
San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG)Civic
Access Afternoons with the Community
Resrouce Center (CRC)$7,670 $5,000 36 $3,750 $3,750.00
39 Rancho Coastal Humane Society Civic Youth Animal Education Programs $36,878 $4,608 35 $3,456 $3,456.00 41 San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF)Arts
San Diego Italian Film Festival at
Encinitas $26,400 $5,000 33 $2,500 $2,500.00
42 San Diego Opera Association dba San Diego
Opera Arts Student Night at the Opera $102,000 $3,500 31 $0 $0.00 Attachment ADocuSign Envelope ID: EE4F8E65-B9CF-4F2E-BB46-33803347F5F4
43 San Diego Synergy Arts Network dba Synergy
Arts Foundation Arts
Healing Arts Program w/Scripps
Encinitas Rehabilitation Department $10,000 $5,000 36 $3,750 $3,750.00 44 San Dieguito Academy Foundation dba San
Dieguito Theater Arts Council Arts
San Dieguito High School Academy
Theater Arts Program $5,000 $5,000 36 $3,750 $3,750.00
45 San Dieguito for Drug Free Youth dba San
Dieguito Alliance (SDA)Civic Study Buddy $7,730 $5,000 33 $2,500 $355 $2,855.00 46 San Dieguito Heritage Museum Arts
Mural Representing the Historical
Contributions of Latino Farm Workers to our
region $9,500 $5,000 $1,834.00 $1,834.00
47 Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach dba Silver
Age Yoga Civic
Free Silver Age Yoga for Encinitas
Seniors $22,250 $5,000 34 $2,500 $2,500.00
48 Solana Center for Envirtonmental Innovation Civic
Climate Solutions Community Resource
Center $13,610 $5,000 36 $3,750 $3,750.00
49 St. Andrew's Food Pantry Civic St. Andrew's Food Pantry $97,148 $5,000 37 $3,750 $3,750.00 50 Storytellers of San Diego Arts
Effective Oral Presentation Skills for
Encinitas Students and Adults $8,050 $4,800 34 $2,400 $2,400.00 51 Surfing Madonna Oceans Project Arts
Encinitas Artists of Excellence Exhibition -
Juried show $5,000 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00
52 The Encinitas Leucadia HWY 101 Mainstreet
Assn dba Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association Arts LeucadiART Walk $18,400 $5,000 40 $5,000 $5,000.00 53 The Hutchins Consort Arts
Free Family Series at the Encinitas
public library $26,500 $5,000 33 $2,500 $2,500.00
54 The Joy Connection Civic Enrichment Programs $5,000 $5,000 35 $3,750 $3,750.00 55 Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego
County dba La Jolla Playhouse Arts
2024 Performance Outreach Program
(POP) Tour $31,019 $5,000 28 $0 $0.00
56 Villa-Lobos International Chamber Music
Festival, Inc.Arts
Villa-Lobos International Chamber Music
Festival, Encinitas Residency $24,550 $5,000 33 $2,500 $2,500.00 $283,757 $271,440
$141,122 $8,878
CPG Total $150,000
Council Allocation Amount $8,878
Available to Allocate $0
40 San Diego Bicycle Coalition Civic Bike Month Challenge 2024 $45,000 $5,000 City
Property Therapeutic Garden Inc.Civic Natural Playground 11,300 $5,000 Late North Coast Repertory Theatre Arts Summer Shakespeare: As You Like It 12,500 $5,000
DISQUALIFIED APPLICATIONS
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