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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2023, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tony Kranz, Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Council Members Allison Blackwell, Bruce Ehlers, and Kellie Shay Hinze (left the meeting at 7:34 p.m.)
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Deputy City Manager Sapa’u, Director of Engineering Bankston, Development Services Director Kusiak, City Traffic Engineer Bandegan, 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 to Paul Ecke III in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Ecke Ranch
Mayor Kranz presented the proclamation to Lizbeth Ecke and family in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Ecke Ranch.
4B. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of this year’s Grand Marshal, Carolyn Cope, for the Encinitas Holiday Parade
Mayor Kranz presented the proclamation to Carolyn Cope, the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Encinitas Holiday Parade.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Raul Villamar spoke regarding parking downtown.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding various topics.
Natalie Setton spoke regarding Council meetings.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding maintenance.
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Caron Schraeder spoke regarding the L-7 site and the need for a public park.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session Meeting was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Item 10B would be heard first.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10B. Safety and Mobility Improvements in the Vicinity of Housing Element Sites Study. Contact Person: Engineer I Edgeworth
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: Provide direction to staff on the selection of five (5) projects for the preparation of 30 percent preliminary design plans and cost estimates as part of the study.
Engineer I Edgeworth, presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Kathleen Lees and Dennis Kaden spoke.
Traffic Engineer Bandegan and David Mizel from Rick Engineering responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to direct staff to prepare 30 percent preliminary design plans and cost estimates for the following projects:
• 1A and 1D combined (N. Vulcan Ave Buffered Class II Bike Lanes and Sidewalk/ N. Vulcan Ave Multi-Use Path);
• 1C (Traffic signal and median improvements at Sage Canyon Dr/El Camino Real intersection);
• 2C (Saxony Road/Union Street Intersection Improvements: Option B (Mini-Roundabout);
• 2F (Saxony Road Sidewalk Infill);
• 2I (Union Street DG Pedestrian Path);
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Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
Council Member Hinze left the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Blackwell asked a clarifying question regarding Consent Calendar Item 8C.
Mayor Kranz and Council Member Ehlers commented on Consent Calendar Item 8E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes.
Nays: None. Absent: Hinze.
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. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-10 to amend Encinitas Municipal Code Title 14, Chapters 14.06 and 14.44, adopting changes pertaining to Business Activity and Residence Districts, and Ordinance No. 2023-12 to establish a new speed limit on South Coast Highway 101 pursuant to amended Encinitas Municipal Code Title 14, Chapters 14.06 and 14.44. Contact Person: Engineer II Barr
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) Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-10, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapters 14.06 and 14.44 of Title 14 (Traffic DocuSign Envelope ID: 24EC61CD-D2A3-4967-A519-D32408EC7283
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Code) Regarding Business and Residence Districts”; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-12, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Establishing a 25 miles per hour Speed Limit on South Coast Highway 101.”
8D. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 with Hi-Way Safety, Inc. for Changeable Message Board Rentals. Contact Person: Street Maintenance Superintendent Ugrob
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: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with Hi-Way Safety, Inc. for emergency message board rentals, in substantial form, in consultation with the City Attorney, for a total agreement amount not-to exceed $785,250. 8E. Award a $749,842 contract to RailPros for engineering design of citywide rail corridor quiet zone improvements (CS23B). Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro
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 Sections 15060(c)(3) and15378(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: Authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions with RailPros in the amount of $749,842, plus 15 percent contingency of $112,476 for engineering design of citywide rail corridor quiet zone improvements for a total cost not-to-exceed amount of $862,318.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
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.
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10A. City Council to consider and direct staff to initiate an ordinance implementing new legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2023, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2097. Contact Person: Associate Planner Cvetko
Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines since the action is not a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Environmental review will be conducted in connection with and prior to the adoption of any resulting ordinances.
Recommended Action: 1) City Council to provide specific direction on key provisions to include in the ordinance and provide feedback; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, directing staff to initiate amendments to the Municipal Code, the Downtown Encinitas, North 101 Corridor, and Encinitas Ranch Specific Plans, and the Local Coastal Program to implement State Law AB 2097 prohibiting minimum automobile parking requirements on residential, commercial, and other development projects within one-half mile of public transit.”
Associate Planner Cvetko presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to direct staff to: 1) Identify the upper bounds of EV Parking; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas California, directing staff to initiate amendments to the Municipal Code, the Downtown Encinitas, North 101 Corridor, and Encinitas Ranch Specific Plans, and the Local Coastal Program to implement State Law AB 2097 prohibiting minimum automobile parking requirements on residential, commercial, and other development projects withing one- half mile of public transit.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: Hinze.
10B. Safety and Mobility Improvements in the Vicinity of Housing Element Sites Study. Contact Person: Engineer I Edgeworth
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: Provide direction to staff on the selection of five (5) projects for the preparation of 30 percent preliminary design plans and cost estimates as part of the study.
This item was taken out of order and considered earlier on the agenda. 10C. Pacific View Cultural Art Center Programming and Commission for the Arts Mission and Vision Statements. Contact Person: Arts Program 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: 1) Consider the results of the public survey and programming recommendations by the Commission for the Arts and Ad Hoc Committee for the Pacific View Cultural Art Center and provide staff direction. 2) Approve Commission for the Arts recommended mission and vision statements for the Pacific View Cultural Art Center.
Arts Program Administrator Murphy presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Marakovits, Marie-Michele Jasmin, Jon Humphrey, Carolyn Cope, Irene Abraham, and Keely Nunez spoke.
Commission for the Arts Vice-Chair Fox responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) Approve the Commission for the Arts recommended vision and vision statements for the Pacific View Cultural Arts Center; 2) Name the facility “Pacific View Arts Center; and 3) review and evaluate the programming and uses in one year.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: Hinze.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no Informational items.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
12A. Un-table consideration of the All Way Stop Control at La Costa Avenue and Sheridan Road. Contact Person: Mayor Kranz
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Recommended Action: Recommend adding the reconsideration of the installation of All Way Stop Controls at the intersection of La Costa Avenue and Sheridan Road to a future city council meeting.
Mayor Kranz presented the report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Ehlers seconded to add the reconsideration of the installation of All Way Stop Controls at the intersection of La Costa Avenue and Sheridan Road to a future City Council meeting. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: Hinze.
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.
Mayor Kranz reported on the status of SANDAG’s recruitment for the Executive Director position.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil announced that the City of Encinitas is no longer able to collect household batteries.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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