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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 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, Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Karlen, Arts Administrator Murphy, 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. Presentation by Luis Valdivia, Marketing Specialist Regarding the 2023 San Diego County Fair – “Get Out There!”
San Diego County Fair CEO Carlene Moore presented an overview of the 2023 San Diego County Fair.
Mayor Kranz recognized Nurse Appreciation Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Public Service Recognition Week.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
John Bandy spoke regarding Parks and Recreation fees.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding various issues in the City.
Mark Miville spoke regarding various issues in the City.
Jeryl Anne Kessler spoke regarding the Staver project on Melba Road.
June Honsberger spoke regarding various issues in northwest Leucadia.
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6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that item 8I was being moved from the Consent Calendar to Action Items and would be the second Action Item heard tonight.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8I. 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 April 12, 2023, Special Meeting; April 12, 2023, Regular Meeting; April 19, 2023, Special Meeting; April 19, 2023, Regular Meeting; April 26, 2023, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and April 26, 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. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Main Street for a community special event. Contact Person: Special Events and Projects Supervisor Buck
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.
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Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Main Street to host the 17th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Encinitas Community Park. 8E. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Historical Society for a community special event. Contact Person:
Special Events and Projects Supervisor Buck
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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Historical Society to host the Heritage Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1, 2023.
8F. Emergency Repairs Declaration for mold remediation and roof repairs to Encinitas Fire Station #5, 540 Balour Drive. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Stratakis
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: Authorize emergency repairs to Fire Station #5 under the Emergency Declaration.
8G. Recreation Instructor Agreement for Independent Contract Services – CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids. Contact Person:
Recreation Services Manager Hamer
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 and authorize the City Manager to execute a 36-month agreement with up to one 24-month renewal option between the City of Encinitas and CLHK Incorporated DBA Encinitas Beach Kids, in conjunction with the City Attorney, in substantial form, for a total contract not to exceed $706,200 to provide beach camp programs through the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department.
8H. Animal Services Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society. Contact Person: Sr. Management Analyst Lisenbee
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: Authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute the renewal of the agreement in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and San Diego Humane Society for three years, commencing on July 1, 2023, with an option to extend, upon mutual agreement, for two additional one-year terms.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. Youth Commission Applicant Interviews and Appointment. Contact Person:
City Clerk Hollywood
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. This item does not relate to the Climate Action Plan.
Recommended Action: The City Council to hear from applicants and then approve the Mayor’s recommendations to appoint nine (9) applicants to the Youth Commission with terms ending June 2024.
SPEAKERS:
Applicants Sarah Charles, Quade Kelley, David Leschensky, Benjamin Su, Carter Ballow, Colin Ballow, Luke Davy, Sofia Gonzalez, Harrison Kessler, and Willem Ryan spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in serving on the Youth Commission.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Lyndes seconded to appoint the following applicants to the Youth Commission: Sarah Charles, Quade Kelley, David Leschensky, Benjamin Su, Carter Ballow, Colin Ballow, Sofia Gonzalez, Harrison Kessler, and Willem Ryan. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None.
Item 8I was moved from the Consent Calendar to Action Items. 8I. El Portal Undercrossing Mosaic Design Approval. 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: Accept the Commission for the Arts’ recommendation and vote to approve the El Portal Undercrossing mosaic design for fabrication.
Jay Bell and Jerm Wright from Campana Studios presented an overview of the project and design process. They recognized and expressed appreciation to everyone involved including the students of Paul Ecke Central.
SPEAKERS:
Wes Sechrest, Kirra Hopper, and Rock Redfern spoke in support of the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to accept the Commission for the Arts’ recommendation and approve the El Portal Undercrossing mosaic design for fabrication; and to direct staff to document and archive the design development process. 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.
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13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Ehlers reported that he attended an Encina Wastewater Policy and Finance Committee meeting on May 9, 2023.
Mayor Kranz reported he attended a SANDAG meeting on May 8, 2023.
Mayor Kranz reported on the recent State of the City Address and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No City Manager Report was given.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Preziosi reported that former Council Member Joe Mosca has been named the Interim CEO of the Orange County Power Authority.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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