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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 2024, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kranz called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 6:03 p.m.)
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, Assistant City Manager Campbell, City Attorney Preziosi, Deputy City Manager Sapa’u, Director of Engineering Bankston, Director of Public Works Mabry, Public Works
Superintendent Ugrob, City Arborist Kallstrand, 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 the Annual Environmental Awards
Members of the City Council presented the Environmental Awards for the following categories:
• Environmental Hero Award category (adult): Dr. Nancy North • Environmental Stewardship Award in the For-profit Business category: Emily Merrill representing Hansen’s Surfboards • Environmental Hero Award category (youth): Sofia Gonzalez • Environmental Stewardship Award in the Non-profit Business category: Encinitas Community Garden
4B. Presentation of Quarterly Sheriff’s Update
Sheriff’s Captain Watts presented the Encinitas Public Safety Update and responded to questions from the Council.
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5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mark Wilcox spoke regarding marijuana odors near downtown dispensary.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding various issues.
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:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar.
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. Ratify and Authorize FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for $1,000,000 for North Coast Highway 101 Drainage. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera
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) Ratify staff requests for $1,000,000 in FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending from Senators Butler and Padilla to fund drainage improvements on North Coast Highway 101; and 2) Authorize DocuSign Envelope ID: 17239F29-BE92-46A0-83BF-1D05966B21FF
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future staff request for $1,000,000 in FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending to fund drainage improvements on North Coast Highway 101. 8D. Bids for Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements Project (CS24E) and Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements Project (CX24A). 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) of CEQA Guidelines.
Today’s action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change to the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Reject all bids received for construction of the Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements Project (CS24E) and Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements Project (CX24A); and 2) Authorize staff to re-advertise and rebid Saxony & Quail Gardens Mobility Enhancements Project (CS24E) and Emergency Bicycle Safety Enhancements Project (CX24A).
8E. Consideration of street list and authorization to advertise the FY 2023-24 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS24A). Contact Person:
Senior Engineer Cabrera
Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alterations to public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. Maintenance and repair are proposed on existing public streets but do not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the street list for the FY 2023-24 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS24A); 2) Approve plans for the restriping of Lone Jack Road, South El Camino Real, and Westlake Street; 3) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2023-24 Citywide Street Overlay and Slurry Seal Project (CS24A); and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-27 titled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project, Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6”
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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. Consideration of approval of certain legal documents and the making of certain determinations in connection with the issuance of Encinitas Public Financing Authority 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) related to the purchase of land at the Northeast corner of Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue (the “Property”). 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) City Council hold a public hearing with respect to the issuance of the 2024 Bonds; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-42 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Authorizing Proceedings and Agreements Relating to the Financing of the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Purposes, Approving Issuance and Sale of Bonds by the Encinitas Public Financing Authority, Approving an Official Statement and Authorizing Official Actions.” Director of Finance/City Treasurer McBroome and UFI Financial Solutions Director Brandon Kfoury presented the staff report and responded to preliminary questions from the Council.
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.
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Mayor Kranz opened the Public Hearing at 6:56 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Kranz closed the Public Hearing at 6:56 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-42 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Authorizing Proceedings and Agreements Relating to the Financing of the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Purposes, Approving Issuance and Sale of Bonds by the Encinitas Public Financing Authority, Approving an Official Statement and Authorizing Official Actions.” 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 Agenda items.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mayor Kranz reported on a special SANDAG meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No City Manager report was given.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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