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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2024, 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 Allison Blackwell, Council Members Bruce Ehlers, Kellie Shay Hinze, and Joy Lyndes (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
Absent: None
Also present:City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Assistant City Manager Campbell, Development Services Director Kusiak, Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence, 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. Recognition of outgoing Commissioners
Mayor Kranz presented Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition Awards to the following outgoing commissioners:
• Senior Citizen Commission – Maureen Farley, Peter Tobias (unable to attend)
• Commission for the Arts – Kathleen Lees, Irene Abraham (unable to attend)
• Environmental Commission – Christian Adams, William Morrison • Infrastructure Task Force – Linda Culp, Scott Maloni, Dianna Mansi Nunez, Nicole Moreland, Dick Stern, Nivardo Valenzuela (unable to attend), and Kendra Rowley
• Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission – Harold Standerfer • Parks and Recreation Commission – Steven Winters, Dan O’Halloran (unable to attend)
• Urban Forest Advisory Committee – Carol Parker (unable to attend) DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E74836-6E95-4970-8F8A-3A37AE0A4AE1
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5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Shaun Wallace, Scott Campbell, and Judy Berlfein spoke regarding bicycle safety.
Jennifer Hewitson spoke regarding the displacement risk study on the March 13, 2024, City Council meeting agenda.
Caron Schrader spoke regarding sustainability.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding San Dieguito Water District transaction fees.
Teri Ann Skelly spoke regarding National Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week.
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session meeting was held.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Blackwell seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, 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. Award a Construction Contract and to Appropriate $23,051 for the Wales Drive – Crest Drive Emergency Access Gate Project (CS23E). Contact Person: Engineer II Stryker
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is defined as an Emergency Project under Section 15269 of DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E74836-6E95-4970-8F8A-3A37AE0A4AE1
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CEQA Guidelines. The project involves emergency repairs to publicly owned services facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $78,274 plus 15 percent contingency of $11,740 for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $90,014 including any future contract amendments and time extensions to construct the Wales Drive – Crest Drive Emergency Access Gate Project (CS23E); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-26, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget” to appropriate $23,051 to the Wales Drive – Crest Drive Emergency Access Gate Project (CS23E). 8D. Appointment to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027, and one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2026. 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 City Council approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Matt Palumbo to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027, and Brian Bishop to fill one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2026.
8E. Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the General Plan.
Contact Person: Senior Planner Jedynak
Environmental Considerations: The General Plan Annual Progress Report is a reporting document and does not create or alter policy. The actions before the City Council are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines since the actions are not a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). The actions involve an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. This informational item provides a means to monitor the implementation of the General Plan during the 12-month reporting period.
Recommended Action: Approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report including implementation measures.
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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.
10A. Legislative update from JGC Consulting. 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: Receive the Legislative Update from JGC Consulting and provide any possible direction regarding legislative actions.
Assistant City Manager Campbell introduced Jonathan Clay from JGC Consulting who provided an update on the state budget, new leadership and committee chairs, legislation of interest to the City, and ballot propositions for November.
Assistant City Manager Campbell and Mr. Clay responded to questions from the Council.
10B. Public Hearing to consider funding requests for the FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program. Contact Person:
Management Analyst Schubert
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not defined as a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the following actions: 1) Authorize funding for activities delineated in Attachment 1 and in the Analysis Section of the Agenda Report, for incorporation into the draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan; and 2) Continue the Public Hearing to April 24, 2024, to gather public input prior to Council’s consideration of the FY 2024- 25 Annual Action Plan.
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Management Analyst Schubert presented the staff report.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED
BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE STAFF REPORT
Council Member Lyndes had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Ehlers had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Hinze had nothing to disclose.
Deputy Mayor Blackwell had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Kranz had nothing to disclose.
Mayor Kranz opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
SPEAKER:
Dave Forbes spoke in support of CDBG funding for Meals-On-Wheels.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to: 1) approve the funding for activities as delineated in Attachment 1 of the agenda report for incorporation into the draft FY 2043-25 Annual Action Plan AMENDED to delete the funding for the City of Encinitas Development Services Department under Public Services and reallocate those funds along with a subsidy from the General Fund to fully fund Meals-On-Wheels and the Community Resource Center; and 2) continue the Public Hearing to April 24, 2024, to gather public input prior to Council’s consideration of the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
10C. City Council to provide direction on policy and funding for the preparation of a native plant ordinance. Contact Person: Senior Planner Jedynak 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 would be determined and conducted prior to the adoption of any resulting ordinance.
Recommended Action: Receive the City Council Native Plant Subcommittee report and discuss project funding and policy direction.
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Senior Planner Jedynak, and Council Subcommittee Members Lyndes and Ehlers presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Hewitson, Mark Wisniewski, Justin Daniel, Don Rideout, Lex Weinstein, and Jon Kardos spoke in support of the recommended action.
City Council discussed and provided feedback to staff regarding the drafting of a Native Plant Ordinance with a focus on new residential and commercial development, developing native plant educational and outreach programs, developing a native plant stewardship program, and developing demonstration gardens.
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 attending a LOSSAN meeting. .
Mayor Kranz reported on attending a CivicWell conference.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil gave an update on the Buena Creek Navigation Center.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney reported on the submittal of an Amicus Brief regarding the Grants Pass Supreme Court case.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers
Deputy City Clerk
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