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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2023, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:02 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, Assistant City Manager Campbell, Director of Engineering Bankston, 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 of Proclamation for Tony Brandenberg.
Council Member Ehlers read and presented the proclamation in honor of Judge Tony Brandenburg to Tony’s wife Cindy Brandenberg and family members.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Raul Villamar spoke regarding parking downtown.
Trina Priest spoke regarding world mental health day.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding mobility and traffic issues.
Dolores Welty spoke regarding affordable housing.
Teri Ann Skelly spoke regarding support for AB1207.
Teresa Conkey spoke regarding comments at a School District Liaison Committee meeting.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding harm reduction and communications.
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Jim Stiven, Kathleen Stiven, Dan Vaughn, Betsy Vaughn, and Gigi Miller spoke regarding homeless awareness.
Scott Campbell, Mark Miville, and Valarie Sowder spoke regarding various topics.
Sheila Cameron spoke regarding Tony Brandenberg’s contributions to the City of Encinitas.
Gordon Smith spoke regarding the former Beach House restaurant in Cardiff.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 4:30 p.m., to consider one item, and there was no reportable action.
He also announced that the second Closed Session agenda Item listed on the agenda was removed from the agenda and not considered.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Item 8B was being removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the public.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Ehlers seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8B. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, 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.
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 Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Improvements Phase 1A Project (CC04J). Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski
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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; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-113, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Accepting the Public Improvements for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Improvements Phase 1A Project (CC04J)" as complete to the satisfaction of the City. 8E. Authorization to procure Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) data center hardware. Contact Person: IT Operations and Engineering Supervisor O’Connor
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 procurement of HPE network hardware purchases in a total amount not to exceed $249,543 in FY 2023- 24 using NASPO ValuePoint (MNWNC-115/MNNVP-134) California Participating Addendum No 7-15-70-34-002 contract pricing.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the September 13, 2023, Special-Closed Session Meeting; September 13, 2023, Regular Meeting; and September 20, 2023, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
SPEAKERS:
Sandra Anderson and Bonnie Bobzien spoke regarding Item 10B on the September 20, 2023, regular City Council minutes.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2023, Special-Closed Session Meeting as presented; September 13, 2023, Regular Meeting with Item 10B motion amended DocuSign Envelope ID: BF7B6FF8-59B6-454B-B120-477B8110D86D
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to include in the resolution that each dwelling unit may receive a maximum of three “Visitor” permits at any one time; and September 20, 2023, Regular Meeting as presented. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None.
10. ACTION ITEMS To speak on action items, please submit a “PINK” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. A maximum of two time donations per speaker is allowed (no more than 9 minutes total); the person donating time must be present.
10A. Legislative Policy and Priorities (C024) Review and Discussion for potential updates for the 2024 Legislative Season. Contact Person: Assistant City Manager Campbell
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 discuss the Legislative Program and provide direction to staff for changes to the current policy or priorities.
Assistant City Manager Campbell presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Ellen Burr, Elena Thompson, Steve Gerken, Scott Campbell, Karen Kaden, Sheila Cameron, and Dennis Kaden spoke regarding this item.
Teresa Conkey and Natalie Setton registered support for local control but chose not to speak.
Mayor and City Council discussed the legislative policy and priorities and provided their comments and suggestions.
COUNCIL ACTION:
There was City Council consensus to direct staff to obtain input from the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission regarding items related to Active Transportation; and to direct staff to bring back proposed edits for Council consideration reflecting Council comments/suggestions and input from the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission.
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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 Ehlers reported on an Encina Wastewater Authority meeting.
Deputy Mayor Lyndes and Mayor Kranz reported on a SANDAG Transportation Committee – Joint Borders, Regional Planning, and Public Safety Committees meeting held on Friday, October 6, 2023 .
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil invited everyone to attend the movie in the park event to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Glen Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
City Manager Antil also announced that a Pacific View Art Center Interests and Preferences survey is now available on the City’s website and the deadline for submissions is Monday, November 6, 2023.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney Report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz recognized the City Manager and staff on receiving the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 20, 2022.
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting in honor of Judge Tony Brandenberg and Artist Mark Patterson at 8:38 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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