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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 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 Sapa’u, Fire Chief Gordon, Director of Engineering Bankston, Traffic Engineer Bandegan, Engineer II Stryker, 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 Coastal Roots Farm in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month
Kesha Spoor from Coastal Roots Farm spoke regarding the Jewish Life Initiative and the programs available at the Coastal Roots Farm.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Gary Murphy spoke regarding drainage in Leucadia.
Mark Wilcox and Trina Priest spoke regarding support for AB 1207.
Hilton Sachs spoke regarding placement of public art projects.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council and San Dieguito Water District held a Joint Closed Session at approximately 3:00 p.m., to consider two items (Items #1 and #2 on the closed session agenda) and there were no reportable actions. The City Council held a Closed Session to consider one item (Item #3 listed on the closed session agenda), and there were no reportable actions.
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7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Item 8H was being removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the public.
Council Member Ehlers removed Item 8G from the Consent Calendar.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8G and 8H. 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 May 5, 2023, Special-Closed Session 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. Appointment of two Tenant Commissioners to the Housing Authority with terms ending June 1, 2025. 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.
Recommended Action: The Mayor, with approval from the City Council, appoint Lu Mohler and Janice Williams as the two Tenant Commissioners to the Housing Authority with terms ending June 1, 2025.
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8E. Request to accept two Major Special Event Permit Applications from Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association after the submittal deadline of March 15, 2023 for 2024 Major Special Events. Contact Person: Management Analyst III Gilliam
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) Approve acceptance of the late submittal of the Major Special Event Application for the 2024 Encinitas Holiday Street Fair; and 2) Approve acceptance of the late submittal of the Major Special Event Application for the 2024 Encinitas Cruise Nights.
8F. Adopt Resolution 2023-37 to Rescind the “No Right Turn” Restriction for Westbound Manchester Avenue at Ocean Cove Drive and MacKinnon Ranch Road. Contact Person: Associate Engineer Barr
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, striping, and repair are proposed on an existing public street and does not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-37 titled, “A Resolution of the City of Encinitas City Council Rescinding Resolution 2005-46, Which Prohibited Right Turns from Westbound Manchester Avenue onto Ocean Cove Drive and MacKinnon Ranch Road.
8I. City of Encinitas Sewer Master Plan Update. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski.
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 15060 (c) (3) and 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: Receive the City’s Sewer Master Plan Update (SMPU).
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8J. Emergency Declaration for replacement of a failed 18-inch corrugated metal storm water pipe in City road right of way between 1234 Windsor Road and 1243 Windsor Road in Cardiff. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because declaration of an emergency for performing repairs is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The action results in repair of existing infrastructure that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Emergency Declaration for replacement of an 18-inch corrugated metal storm water pipe between 1234 Windsor Road and 1243 Windsor Road; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution 2023-60, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget” to appropriate $75,000 to Project No. CD05E, Storm Drain Repair.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8G. Professional Services Agreement between the City of Encinitas (“City”) and Fehr & Peers, to complete the transportation modeling support for the Mobility Element update, El Camino Real Specific Plan, and Climate Action Plan update. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak Environmental Considerations: This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 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.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Professional Services Agreement, in substantial form, for Traffic Modeling Services with Fehr & Peers, in an amount not-to-exceed $113,900.
Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak responded to questions from Council Member Ehlers.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Hinze seconded to authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Professional Services Agreement, in substantial form, for Traffic Modeling Services with Fehr & Peers, in an amount not-to-exceed $113,900. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
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8H. Approve the plans for enhanced striping on Rancho Santa Fe Road.
Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan
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, striping, and repair are proposed on an existing public street and does not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the striping plans to enhance Safety and Mobility on Rancho Santa Fe Road; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 42 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Striping Enhancements on Rancho Santa Fe Road between Encinitas Boulevard and Calle Acervo, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.”
SPEAKERS:
Jeff Vaccaro and Rick Leon spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Kranz seconded to table this item and reallocate the funding for this project to other uses in the City. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Blackwell, Hinze, Kranz, Ehlers, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. Public Hearing on the Wales Drive/Crest Drive Connection. Contact Person: Engineer II Stryker
Environmental Considerations: City staff are laying out two options for City Council consideration. Option 1 is a minor alteration to public facilities and essentially return the area to pre-project conditions. This option 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. If option 2 is preferred by City Council, additional analysis will be conducted in order to determine any CEQA impacts.
Recommended Action: 1) Hold a Public Hearing to discuss options for the final disposition of the Wales Drive/Crest Drive connection which was opened to provide access during emergency repairs at Lake Drive; 2) Direct DocuSign Envelope ID: 76F25BDB-8731-4A4C-BDE7-A0DDB14881B3
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Staff to implement one of the two options outlined at the Wales Drive/Crest Drive connection; and 3) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-55, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget” to fund the costs associated with the option selected by City Council.
Engineer II Stryker presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA PACKET:
Council Member Blackwell had no disclosures.
Council Member Ehlers had no disclosures.
Council Member Hinze had no disclosures.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes had no disclosures.
Mayor Kranz had no disclosures.
Engineer II Stryker responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
Mayor Kranz opened the public hearing.
SPEAKERS:
Sarah Swiss, Stuart Donelson, Elizabeth Gilpin, Olaf Wagner, Paul Barbata, Matt Irvin, Isla Irvin, Patty Hart, Rich Lavacot, Wayne Dunlap, Patricia Dunlap, Boone Hellmann, Dick Bridy, Carole Serling, Sepideh Kassal, Mansoor Mosallaie, Mike Gosling, Greg Young, Charlene Thoreen, Clinton Lukens, Kimberly Gosling, June Gosling, and Seth Chalnick spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Kranz called the meeting into a recess at 8:23 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
SPEAKERS (Continued):
Aspen Hawker, Monika Hawker, Ivan Hawker, Natalie Van Valkenberg, Mike Matey, Ron Grimes, Bob Serling, Susan Magnuson, Rachel Grassi, Eric Rhee, and Kevin Williams spoke regarding this item.
Jim Gibson, Donna Martin, Jessica Chalnick, Debora Carl, Jim Carl, Ron Shrader, Charlene Shrader, Cindy Hellmann, Robert Nilson, Karen Nilson, Joseph Van Valkenberg, Philip Van Valkenberg, William Van Valkenberg, and Dayna Brockhoff registered support for option one, but chose not to speak.
Cecily Vick and Cindy Carr registered support for option two but chose not to speak.
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Mayor Kranz closed the public hearing.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Hinze seconded to: 1) Approve Option 1 (Install a remote access fire gate in the connection area, which includes removal and disposal of the temporary pavement, installation of new base and pavement, and the installation of the remote access fire gate) with direction to staff to consider the aesthetics of the gate design, include something to prevent cars from entering the sidewalk or going around the gate, determine width needed for the road, and consider adding some form of permeability/vegetation; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.” 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 Lyndes reported on her attendance at the San Diego County Water Authority Budget workshops.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil reported on City Council communication reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney Report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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