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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tony Kranz, Deputy Mayor Allison Blackwell, Council Members Bruce Ehlers, Kellie Shay Hinze, and Joy Lyndes
Absent: None
Also present: Assistant City Manager Campbell, City Attorney Preziosi, 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
There were no special presentations or proclamations.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
There were no Oral Communications.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:30 p.m., to discuss initiation of litigation, one case, and by a 4-1 vote (Council Member Hinze voting no) authorized the City joining in the amicus brief to be filed with the United States Supreme Court, Case #23-175, by the California State Sheriff’s Association et al., on writ of certiorari to the 9th Circuit's decision in the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, case.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Consent Calendar Item 8H was removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the public.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Ehlers seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8H. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: 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 Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8C. Authorization to renew network lateral intrusion detection software. Contact Person: IT Project Manager York
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 software renewal for the network lateral intrusion detection system in a total amount not to exceed $138,250 in FY 2023-24 using NASPO Valuepoint Master Agreement # 23022, State of California Participating Addendum (PA) 7-23-70-55-08. 8D. Resolution accepting the State Coastal Conservancy Grant and Approve a Contract for the Marine Safety Connected Coastlines Project. Contact Person IT Manager York
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 Resolution No. 2024-15, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Amending the Fiscal DocuSign Envelope ID: 8B63937E-9C97-4A98-B765-46F6BAD492E3
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Year 2023-24 Budget”, to increase the capital budget by $300,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or City Manager’s Designee to accept a grant award in the amount of $300,000 from the State Coastal Conservancy and enter into an agreement in consultation with the City Attorney with Special Order Systems, Inc. for procurement, design, installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware needed for the Connected Coastlines project in substantial form.
8E. Amendment #2 to the Civic Solutions, Inc. Contract Agreement for Continued Contractual Support through Fiscal Year 2023-24. Contact Person: Principal Planner Maynard
Environmental Considerations: The item being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(b)(3) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The item involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute agreement Amendment No. 2, in substantial form, with Civic Solutions to increase the funds authorized by $85,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $421,600 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,755,131 for the remaining term of the agreement plus two possible one-year extensions until FY25- 26, allowing regular City staff to focus on discretionary permit and other reviews.
8F. Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding with the Encinitas Union School District for the School Crossing Guard Program for the 2023- 24 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager 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 the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund one (1) additional crossing guard for EUSD.
8G. Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding with the San Dieguito Union High School District for the School Crossing Guard Program for the 2023-24 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck DocuSign Envelope ID: 8B63937E-9C97-4A98-B765-46F6BAD492E3
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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: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute an Amendment No 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $21,156 of the costs of crossing guards at Oak Crest and Diegueno Middle Schools.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8H. Emergency Declaration for the maintenance, repair and installation of 48- inch corrugated storm drain pipe in the canyon between Interstate-5 and Lake Drive. Contact Person: Engineer I Suleiman
Environmental Considerations: The project and actions being considered are exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15269.
CEQA Guideline Section 15269 (b) (Emergency Projects) which exempts emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned serviced facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
Recommended Action: Ratify emergency installation of a temporary above-ground 48-inch corrugated plastic storm drain pipe in the canyon between Interstate-5 and Lake Drive under the Emergency Declaration Memorandum.
Engineer I Suleman presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Hewitson and Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to ratify the emergency installation of a temporary above-ground 48-inch corrugated plastic storm drain pipe in the canyon between Interstate-5 and Lake Drive under the Emergency Declaration Memorandum. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
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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. Council to hear from applicants for the Commission for the Arts, Environmental Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Citizen Commission, Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission, and Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC). 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: 1) Hear from applicants regarding qualifications and interest in serving on a City Commission; 2) Discuss as needed; 3) City Council to make appointments to the Planning Commission; and 4) Mayor to make recommendations on remaining appointments or defer recommendations for appointments to the February 28, 2024, City Council meeting.
City Clerk Hollywood presented the staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION - CARDIFF:
Stephen Dalton presented his qualifications and interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Applicant Chris Cote withdrew his application.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Hinze seconded to appoint Stephen Dalton to the Planning Commission - Cardiff Representative with a term ending March 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS:
Georg Capielo, Robin Fator, Katy Fox, and Carla Roemer presented their qualifications and interest in serving on the Commission for the Arts.
Applicants Richard Brocchini and Kimberly Evers were unable to attend.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to appoint Robin Fator, Katy Fox, and Carla Roemer to the Commission for the Arts with terms ending March 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION:
John Bruner, Katie Cramer, Mark O’Connor, and John Wick presented their qualifications and interest in serving on the Environmental Commission.
Applicants Richard Brocchini, Ashutosh (Tosh) Dutt, and Robert Switzler were unable to attend.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Lyndes seconded to appoint John Bruner, Katie Cramer, Mark O’Connor, Robert Switzler, and John Wick to the Environmental Commission with terms ending March 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
MOBILITY AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION – CARDIFF AND
OLIVENHAIN:
Chris Duncan and Patricia Trauth spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in serving on the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Lyndes seconded to appoint Patricia Trauth - Cardiff Representative and Chris Duncan - Olivenhain Representative to the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission with terms ending March 2027.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Applicants Christopher Comorat, Kimberly Evers, Brad Hanson, and Ross Ridder were unable to attend.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Lyndes moved to appoint Kimberly Evers and Georg Capielo to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms ending March 2026 and Christopher Comorat, Brad Hanson, and Ross Ridder to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms ending March 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION:
Mona Angel spoke regarding her qualifications and interest in serving on the Senior Citizen Commission.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to appoint Mona Angel to the Senior Citizen Commission with s term ending March 2027. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
URBAN FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Applicants Richard Brocchini and Mark Jenne were unable to attend.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to appoint Richard Brocchini and Mark Jenne to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with terms ending March 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: 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 a SANDAG working group meeting and reported that she asked to serve on the LOSSAN and Metrolink board.
Council Member Hinze reported on a North County Transit District meeting.
Deputy Mayor Blackwell reported on a San Elijo Joint Powers Authority meeting, also attended by Council Member Hinze.
Mayor Kranz reported on a SANDAG Transportation Committee meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Campbell provided an update on the Beacon’s Beach access project.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
City Clerk Hollywood reported on the upcoming March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election and stated that voters should contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters for additional information and resources at www.sdvote.com .
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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