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MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL,
MOBILITY & TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AND
YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, 4:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Present: City Council: Mayor Tony Kranz, Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Council Members Bruce Ehlers, and Kellie Shay Hinze
Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission: Chair June Honsberger, Vice Chair Patricia Trauth, Commissioners James Gross, Glen Johnson, Harold Standerfer, David Thile, and James Wang
Youth Commission: Chair Carter Ballow, Vice Chair Colin Ballow, Commissioners Sarah Charles, Sofia Gonzalez, Quade Kelley, Harrison Kessler, David Leschensky, Will Ryan, and Benjamin Su
Absent: Council Member Allsion Blackwell and Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Harold Standerfer
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Director of Engineering Bankston, Traffic Engineer Bandegan, Mobility Manager Buck, Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence, City Clerk Hollywood, and Deputy City Clerk Weichers
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Bike Safety and Mobility Update on Education and Outreach, and Potential Safety Enhancement Projects. Contact Persons: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan and Mobility Manager Buck
Environmental Considerations: It has been determined that the recommendations are 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. The recommended actions meet the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive update on bike safety and mobility education and outreach efforts; and 2) Provide direction on the potential safety enhancement projects.
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Mayor Kranz provided opening comments.
Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Gross provided a presentation regarding alternate modes of transportation and provided historical context.
Youth Commission Chair Carter Ballow spoke regarding collaboration and more training in schools regarding mobility and traffic safety.
Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Johnson spoke regarding behavior modification for both motorists and cyclists and increased enforcement.
Youth Commissioner Sofia Gonzalez spoke regarding an expansion of e-bike safety courses at schools.
Mobility Manager Buck, Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence, and Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report including updates on education, outreach and enforcement efforts, and proposed enhancements. They responded to questions from the Council and Commissioners.
SPEAKERS:
Donna Westbrook, Nancy DeGhionno, Michael von Neumann, Judy Berlfein, Logan Brown, and Aaron Hebshi spoke regarding this item.
Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Wang provided feedback and comments regarding this item.
There was consensus from the City Council to proceed with the mobility and safety enhancements as presented by Traffic Engineer Bandegan and Mobility Manager Buck.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
__________________________ ___________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By Pete Weichers, Deputy City Clerk
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