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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 15, 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
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Director of Engineering Bankston, Sheriff’s Captain Watts, Fire Chief Gordon, Director of Information Technology Contreras, Principal Engineer Widelski, 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 Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to Encinitas School Crossing Guards.
Mayor Kranz presented the Mayor’s Certificate of recognition to the following: Marivel Arteaga, EUSD Crossing Guard; Brenda Caddick, EUSD Crossing Guard; Nancy Cowswer, EUSD Crossing Guard; Eloisa Cruz, EUSD Crossing Guard; Robert Cruz, SDUHSD Crossing Guard; Mark Eastman, EUSD Crossing Guard; Christine Emerson, EUSD Crossing Guard; Janet Gonzales, EUSD Crossing Guard; Richard Hoff, EUSD Crossing Guard; Marian Ibarra, EUSD Crossing Guard; Lelia Madge, EUSD Crossing Guard; Adrian Ocampo, SDUHSD Crossing Guard; Ashly Orate, EUSD Crossing Guard; Erin Riley, EUSD Crossing Guard; Michelle Rubel, SDUHSD Crossing Guard; Larry Shank, EUSD Crossing Guard; and Scott Weatherton, EUSD Crossing Guard.
4B. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificate for outgoing Planning Commissioner Kevin Doyle
Mayor Kranz presented the Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to outgoing Planning Commissioner Kevin Doyle and thanked him for his service on the Planning Commission from 2017 – 2024.
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4C. Presentation of the Senior Citizen Service Award Program Mayor Kranz presented the Senior Citizen Service Award to Pastor Bill Harman in recognition of his extensive volunteer work within the community.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mark Wilcox spoke regarding marijuana dispensaries.
Greg Lefevre spoke regarding the potential sales tax measure.
Kelly McCormick spoke regarding a ban on smoking in multi-family housing units.
Maria Ardantz spoke regarding parking issues.
Ellen Burr spoke regarding various topics.
Donna Westbrook spoke regarding maintenance projects in the City.
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
City Clerk Hollywood announced that Consent Calendar Items 8J and 8N were removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the public.
Council Member Ehlers announced that he was pulling Item 8K from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Blackwell seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8J, 8K, and 8N. 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.
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8B. Approval of Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8C. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review. 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: Direct staff to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to determine if changes are required and submit any necessary changes to the City Council prior to October 1, 2024.
8D. Extend use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park for Encinitas Express. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Hamer 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 in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute Amendment No. 8, extending the compliance agreement for one additional year between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Express for use of temporary lights at Leo Mullen Sports Park.
8E. Request to waive city fees for the Silver Age Yoga Outreach (SAYCO) Program held at the Encinitas Library Community Room and Cardiff Sports Park. Contact Person: Recreation Services Manager Hamer 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: 1) Approve waiving room rental and staffing fees for SAYCO to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Encinitas Library Community Room one day a week for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; and 2) Approve waiving commercial use permit fees for SAYCO, for one calendar year 2025, to offer a one-hour senior yoga class at the Cardiff Sports Park Expansion area two days a week.
8F. Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Contact Person:
Recreation Center Manager Goodsell
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) Receive final reported outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan; and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan. 8G. Contract award for Activity Guide Production Services. Contact Person:
Special Events and Projects Supervisor White
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 to execute a two-year agreement with one two-year renewal option between the City of Encinitas and PrintingCEO, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $350,608 for graphic design, print layout, printing and bulk mail preparation services for the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Activity Guide.
8H. Amendment 20 to the Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Time and Attendance software, Data Insights software and five (5) additional days of Planned Annual Continuing Education (PACE) training. Contact Person: IT Applications Supervisor Van Pelt 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.
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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 Amendment 20, in substantial form, in consultation with the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager, to enter into the amended agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Time and Attendance software, Data Insights software and an additional 5 days of PACE training in an amount not to exceed $117,298 in FY 2023-24. 8I. Fifth Amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding. Contact Person: Environmental Programs Manager Steenblock
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: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Fifth Amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),” approving the Fifth Amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8L. Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount on the Conan Construction, Inc. (Conan) Contract for the Pacific View Site Project from $5,807,374 to $6,057,374 and amend the Pacific View Site Project (CF20D) budget to appropriate $250,000 to fund expenses related to unforeseen SDG&E issues and delay. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they are not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The actions involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount on the Conan Construction, Inc. Contract for the Pacific View Site Project (CF20D) by $250,000 from $5,807,374 to $6,057,374 and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-49 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City DocuSign Envelope ID: CCB73427-08E0-451B-B0B6-D7692D381C4F
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of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget” to Appropriate $250,000 to Project No. CF20D, Pacific View Site Project 8M. Authorize approval of agreements for consultant services for Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Projects. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera
Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they are not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The actions involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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 CJ Roberts, Inc. in the amount of $548,450 plus 15 percent contingency ($82,268) for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $630,718 including any future contract amendments for design services for the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (CS25A, CS26A, CS27A); and 2) 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 Reddy Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,048,708 plus 15 percent contingency ($307,306) for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,356,014 including any future contract amendments for construction management and inspection services for the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (CS24A, CS25A, CS26A, CS27A).
8O. Approval of Encina Wastewater Authority Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets. 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: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority in Accordance with the Joint Powers Basic Agreement.”
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8P. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for HVAC Controls Maintenance between the City of Encinitas (“City”) and Control Air Enterprises, LLC. 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: Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an amendment to the agreement with Control Air Enterprises, LLC, in substantial form, for the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls at the Pacific View Arts Center and HVAC control upgrades at City Hall for an additional $55,300, and a new not-to-exceed agreement amount of $126,518 for the initial term.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8J. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise the Santa Fe Drive Eastern Phase Corridor Improvements Project (CS19E).
Contact Person: Engineer I Suleiman
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 plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Drive Eastern Phase Improvements Project; 2) Authorize the advertisement of the Santa Fe Drive Eastern Phase Improvements Project for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-34 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Eastern Phase Improvements Project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.”
Engineer I Suleiman presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Hewitson, Scott Schreckengaut, and Donna Westbrook spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Engineering Staff responded to questions from the Council.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Kranz seconded, to: 1) approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Drive Eastern Phase Improvements Project; 2) authorize the advertisement of the Santa Fe Drive Eastern Phase Improvements Project for Construction bids; 3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-34 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Eastern Phase Improvements Project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6”; 4) direct staff to look into the feasibility of a four-way stop; and 5) direct staff to look at changing the Mediterranean Oaks with Native Oaks/plants if feasible.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8K. Appropriation of Traffic Mitigation, RTCIP, and Flood Control Funds to Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) and Increase the Construction Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, environmental clearance for the project was provided under the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvement Project (10-035 DR/CDP/EIR and 10-036 GPA/SPA/LCPA) and the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (SUBC-005527-2022) and NEPA was completed (HUD Grant No.
B-23-CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A).
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to appropriate uncommitted fund balances of $567,122 from the Traffic Mitigation Fund (233), $453,964 from the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fund (233), and $648,318 from the Flood Control Fund (239), for a total of $1,669,404 to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) Project; 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-51 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Budget” for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D); and 3) Authorize an increase of $1,669,404 to the construction contract not- to-exceed amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. from $20,252,466 to $21,921,870.
Council Member Ehlers asked for clarification on funding.
Director of Engineering Bankston responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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balances of $567,122 from the Traffic Mitigation Fund (233), $453,964 from the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fund (233), and $648,318 from the Flood Control Fund (239), for a total of $1,669,404 to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) Project; 2) adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-51 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget” for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D); and 3) authorize an increase of $1,669,404 to the construction contract not-to-exceed amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. from $20,252,466 to $21,921,870. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Lyndes moved a substitute motion, Ehlers seconded to table this item for a full agenda item discussion at a later date. Motion Failed. Ayes:
Ehlers, Lyndes. Nays: Blackwell, Hinze, and Kranz. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
The original motion was voted on.
Ehlers moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to appropriate uncommitted fund balances of $567,122 from the Traffic Mitigation Fund (233), $453,964 from the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fund (233), and $648,318 from the Flood Control Fund (239), for a total of $1,669,404 to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) Project; 2) adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-51 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget” for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D); and 3) authorize an increase of $1,669,404 to the construction contract not-to-exceed amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. from $20,252,466 to $21,921,870. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 8N. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Operating and Capital Budget Amendments. Contact Person: Finance Manager Sanderson
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: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-53 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.”
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Finance Manager Sanderson presented the staff report.
SPEAKER:
Scott Campbell spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze second to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-53 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.
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. Public Hearing to review and consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2024-04 proposing Municipal Code amendments which modify the 2022 California Building Standards Code related to energy efficiency and green building. Contact Person: Sustainability Analyst Wampler
Environmental Considerations: The minor amendments proposed will not have a significant effect on the environment because the strengthened requirements reduce hazards and accommodate features to reduce environmental effects. Adoption of the amendments is exempt from environmental review as per Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, which allows a categorical exemption for “actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment.” Furthermore, the amendments were previously evaluated in the Final Negative Declaration (ND) for the Climate Action Plan (Case No. 17-224), dated December 5, 2017, and Addendum to the ND (Case No. ENV- 004106-2020), dated Oct 20, 2020. The ND and the Addendum evaluated the potential environmental effects of the implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including the adoption and enforcement of energy efficiency and renewable energy ordinances. This project is within the scope of the Final Negative Declaration and the Addendum, and no further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance is required.
Recommended Action: Introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2024-04, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to DocuSign Envelope ID: CCB73427-08E0-451B-B0B6-D7692D381C4F
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Make Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Related to Energy Efficiency and Green Building.”
Sustainability Analyst Wampler presented the staff report and Development Services staff 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.
Mayor Kranz opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS
Kelly Lyndon, Harold Standerfer, Dadla Ponizil, and Judy Berlfein spoke in support of the recommended action.
Mayor Kranz closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Sustainability Analyst Wampler, Development Services Staff, and Misti Bruceri and Neal DeSnoon from the Statewide Reach Codes Program responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Kranz seconded to introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2024-04, titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 23.12 (Uniform Codes for Construction) of Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to Make Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Related to Energy Efficiency and Green Building.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: Ehlers. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Kranz called the meeting into recess at 8:06 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Mayor Kranz announced that Item 10C would be taken out of order and heard prior to Item 10B.
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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: 1) Review proposed FY 2024-25 operating and capital budgets; 2) Receive public input; and 3) Provide direction to staff regarding revisions to the proposed operating and capital budgets for final consideration and adoption on June 12, 2024.
Finance Manager Sanderson presented the staff report and City staff responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Brad Roth, Sherry Yardley, Scott Campbell, and Tony Gurnoe spoke regarding this item.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to allocate $150,000 towards the development of a simplified Native Plant Ordinance with a revised project scope and with the use of a consultant. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Ehlers, Hinze, and Lyndes. Nays: Blackwell and Kranz. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Kranz moved, Ehlers seconded to allocate $50,000 for the Fire Station #6 for assistance to identify a permanent location and appropriate equipment including a Type 1 Engine. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: Hinze. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Kranz moved, Lyndes seconded to direct staff to bring back an agenda item regarding the reallocation of Hygeia round-about funding to the construction of the drain pipe from Grandview to Jupiter. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to approve the list of projects and funding as shown on page 6 of staff’s presentation. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Lyndes moved, Ehlers seconded to allocate funding for the following projects: 1) annual storm rain repair at $250,000; 2) traffic safety and calming measures at $75,000; and 3) innovative bike lanes at $25,000.
Motion Failed. Ayes: Lyndes, Ehlers. Nays: Blackwell, Hinze, and Kranz. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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10B. Authorization for the County of San Diego and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to install and operate Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras on traffic signals and light poles in the City using Flock Safety equipment. Contact Person: Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence
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) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Right of Entry agreement with the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the City Attorney, in substantial form to place seventeen fixed LPR cameras on City Traffic Signals and Light Poles; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to reimburse the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $53,550 for up to seventeen cameras.
Sheriff’s Captain Lawrence presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) authorize the City Manager to enter into a Right of Entry agreement with the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the City Attorney, in substantial form to place seventeen fixed LPR cameras on City Traffic Signals and Light Poles; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to reimburse the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $53,550 for up to seventeen cameras. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Presentation of new ways to interact with the City online. Contact Person:
IT Director Contreras
Recommended Action: Receive and file the oral report and presentation.
Director of Information Technology Contreras and Fire Chief Gordon presented the oral report and responded to questions from the Council.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
There were no Council Member Initiated Agenda items.
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13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Lyndes reported on an Encina Wastewater Authority Meeting.
Council Member Hinze provided an update from the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority regarding an intermittent leak on the Escondido outfall and reported on upcoming meetings of North County Transit District (NCTD) and San Diego Community Power.
Mayor Kranz reported on a SANDAG meeting and also mentioned that tomorrow, May 16, 2024, is Bike Anywhere Day in San Diego County.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil reported on the following upcoming events in the City of Encinitas:
• World Bee Day, Monday May 20, 2024.
• Free Document Shredding Event, Saturday May 18, 2024, at City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Cyclovia, Sunday May 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Coast Highway
• Olivenhain Fire Safe Council BBQ May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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