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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 27, 2024, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:14 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: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Finance Manager McBroome, Assistant Finance Manager Gallup, Director of Public Works Mabry, Public Works Superintendent Ugrob, City Arborist Chris Kallstrand and Katrina Burritt from Dudek, City Clerk Hollywood, and Program Coordinator Rapp
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. Proclamation Honoring Connie McIntire in Recognition of Women’s History Month
Mayor Kranz presented a proclamation to Connie McIntire in honor of Women’s History Month.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Treena Priest spoke regarding cannabis use.
Peggy Walker spoke regarding cannabis use.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding various City issues.
Natalie Settoon spoke regarding various City issues.
Elena Thompson spoke regarding various City issues.
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6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Preziosi reported that the City Council held a Closed Session at approximately 3:00 p.m., to discuss three items, and there were no reportable actions taken for all items.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the posted agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Consent Calendar Item 8B was removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8B. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, Hinze, 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.
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. Authorization to Renew OpenGov Budgeting and Planning Software Services Agreement. Contact Person: Assistant Director of Financer Gallup 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: That City Council takes the following action: 1) Authorize the City Manager to renew the Budgeting and Planning software annual service and support agreement with OpenGov for up to three years, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $198,591.
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8E. Grant application for the San Diego Community Power Member Agency Grant Program. Contact Person: Sustainability Coastal Aide Stoner- Osborne
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, or designee, to apply for pre-allocated, non-competitive funding from the San Diego Community Power (SDCP) Member Agency Grant Program and utilize the funds to complete a Microtransit Study.
8F. Appointment to the Senior Citizen Commission to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027. 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 Eli Stern to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027.
8G. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Monitoring and Service of Fire and Security Alarm Systems between the City of Encinitas and Progressive Technology Security Systems, Inc. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Elmore
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 2024-29, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget” to appropriate $53,027 to Project No. CF20D, Pacific View Improvements; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment #1 to the agreement with DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E74836-6E95-4970-8F8A-3A37AE0A4AE1
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Progressive Technology Security Systems in substantial form, for the installation of security, door access, and door hardware systems at the Pacific View Arts Center.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8B. Approval of the Minutes of the March 13, 2024, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
SPEAKER:
Elena Thompson spoke in opposition to minutes as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2024, Regular Meeting. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, Hinze, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: 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. Council to hear from applicant for the Planning Commission – Old Encinitas, and consideration of appointment to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027. 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 hear from the applicant and consider appointment to the Planning Commission – Old Encinitas to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027, or provide direction to staff.
Mayor Kranz introduced the applicant.
(William) Brent Whitteker presented his qualifications and interest in serving on the Planning Commission and responded to questions from the Council.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Kranz seconded to appoint (William) Brent Whitteker to the Planning Commission – Old Encinitas to fill one scheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None
10B. Financing Plan for the Encinitas Public Financing Authority (EFPA), 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds Related to the Purchase of Land at the Northeast Corner of Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue. Contact Person: Director of Finance/City Treasurer McBroome
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) Approve the financing plan for the Encinitas Public Financing Authority (EPFA) 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds Related to the Purchase of Land at the Northeast Corner of Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-31, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.”
Director of Finance/City Treasurer McBroom and UFI Financial Solutions Director Brandon Kfoury presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Eleana Thompson registered support for the recommended action but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Hinze seconded to: 1) Approve the financing plan for the Encinitas Public Financing Authority (EPFA) 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds Related to the Purchase of Land at the Northeast Corner of Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-31, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10C. South American Palm Weevil (SAPW) Treatment and Removal Plan.
Contact Person: City Arborist Kallstrand
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E74836-6E95-4970-8F8A-3A37AE0A4AE1
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pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: That City Council take the following action: 1) Approve Management Option #3 for the treatment of trees on the Heritage Tree List infested with the SAPW and removal and replacement of all other trees infested with the SAPW.
Katrina Burritt from Dudek presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Michael Folb spoke on this item.
Staff responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to approve Management Option #3 for the treatment of trees on the Heritage Tree List infested with the SAPW and removal and replacement of all other trees infested with the SAPW with tree species that are drought tolerant, disease resistant, noninvasive, ecologically valuable, and sourced from the region’s native flora where practical. 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
12A. Council initiated item from Councilmember Joy Lyndes regarding the City of Encinitas developing a construction cost estimate for the Beautification of the San Elijo Ave. and Manchester Ave. intersection in Cardiff by the Sea and to include this project cost on the list of 2024/25 projects for city funding consideration. Contact Person: Councilmember Lyndes
Recommended Action: Direct staff to: 1) Conduct a construction cost estimate for the installation of this Beautification improvement and add it to the 2024/25 list of projects for funding consideration; and 2) Continue to collaborate with the volunteer group on ways to fund and implement this project.
Councilmember Lyndes presented this item and responded to questions from the Council.
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SPEAKERS:
Ross Ridder and Rahul Deshpande spoke in support of this item.
Scott Cambell spoke on this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Kranz seconded to direct staff to: 1) Conduct a construction cost estimate for the installation of this Beautification improvement and add it to the 2024/25 list of projects for funding consideration; and 2) Continue to collaborate with the volunteer group on ways to fund and implement this project. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
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.
Council Member Hinze announced she will finish her term but will not seek re- election for the District 2 Council Seat in November 2024. She expressed her appreciation to her colleagues and gratitude for her opportunity to serve the City.
Mayor Kranz reported on a SANDAG meeting and announced an upcoming special SANDAG meeting for Friday, March 29, 2024.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil announced the Encinitas Spring Egg Hunts scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney reported that oral arguments regarding Grants Pass Supreme Court case would be heard on April 22, 2024.
City Clerk Hollywood announced that the annual Youth Commission recruitment was open, and applications are available online.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Jackie Rapp
Program Coordinator
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