City of Encinitas
Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 -
06:00 PM
p.m.
City of Encinitas - City Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Council Member Hinze will be participating via teleconference from 4617 Waiakalua St., Kilauea, HI 96754
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A.
Presentation on Public Transit and Development by North County Transit District 2024-06-12 Item 04A Presentation on Public Transit and Development by North County Transit District
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF (30 MINUTES) Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Please submit a “WHITE” speaker slip to the City Clerk. Time donations are not permitted during Oral Communications. Oral Communication items will be referred to the City Manager either for resolution by administrative action or placement on a future agenda. 2024-06-12 Item 05 Oral Communications
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Announcements of administrative changes to the agenda, in compliance with the Brown Act.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR The recommendations on the following Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless an item is removed from the Calendar. Any member of the public may remove an item by submitting 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. Items removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member or the public will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar. 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 Approve.
8B.
Approval of the Minutes of the May 15, 2024, Regular Meeting; and May 22, 2024, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Approve the Minutes.
2024-06-12 Item 08B Minutes
8C.
Approval of Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person: Finance Manager Dinh Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants. 2024-06-12 Item 08C Approval of Warrants List
8D.
Adoption of 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." Environmental Considerations: The adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-04 will not have a significant effect on the environment because the strengthened requirements reduce hazards and accommodate features to reduce environmental effects. The adoption of the ordinance 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 adoption of the ordinance was 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. Contact Person: Sustainability Analyst Wampler Staff recommends that the City Council adopt 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." 2024-06-12 Item 08D Green Building Ordinance Adoption
8E.
Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan Outcomes for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 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. Contact Person: Parks Operations Manager Norgard 1) Receive final reported outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan; and 2) Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan. 2024-06-12 Item 08E Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan 2024-06-12 Item 08E Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan - Updated 06-12-2024 8F.
Federal Legislative Consulting Services Agreement. 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. Contact Person: Assistant City Manager Campbell Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Federal Legislative Consulting Services agreement with options for two additional one (1) year terms, in conjunction with the City Attorney, in substantial form with Carpi & Clay, Inc., for a three-year agreement total not to exceed amount of $180,000, and a not to exceed amount of $303,624 if the options for two additional one (1) year terms to extend the agreement are executed. 2024-06-12 Item 08F Legislative Agreement
2024-06-12 Item 08F Legislative Agreement - Public Comment 8G.
Legislative position letters submitted to City Council for support and opposition. 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. Contact Person: Assistant City Manager Campbell 1) Ratify Support Letter for SB 1234 - Coastal Resources: Local Land Use Plan: Zoning Ordinances and District Maps: Non-substantive Modifications (Allen); and 2) Ratify Opposition Letter for SB 951 - California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal zone: coastal development (Wiener). 2024-06-12 Item 08G Legislative Position Letters
2024-06-12 Item 08G Legislative Position Letters - Public Comment 8H.
Grant application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Round 3 of the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Grant Program (ERF-3-R). 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. Contact Persons: Housing Services Manager Dacey and Policy Planning and Housing Manager Anders 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application to Cal ICH for Round 3 of the Encampment Resolution Funding; and 2) If funding is awarded, authorize the City Manager to enter, execute, and deliver an agreement with Cal ICH, or designee, in an amount to be awarded. 2024-06-12 Item 08H Encampment Grant Application
2024-06-12 Item 08H Encampment Grant Application - Public Comment 8I.
Agreement for the Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program with the San Diego Botanic Garden Amendment No. 3 to add Additional Services. 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. Contact Person: Parks Operations Manager Norgard Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the contract with the San Diego Botanic Garden for the Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program additional services and extra work, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, in the amount of $50,000 for a total not to exceed $249,650 for additional sites and extra work and extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2026. 2024-06-12 Item 08I SDBG Amendment 3
8J.
Award a construction contract for the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E) to Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc. 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 alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. The types of existing facilities include bicycle and pedestrian trails. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project.
Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro
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 Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc., in the amount of $164,480 plus 15 percent contingency of $24,672 for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $189,152 for: constructing approximately 1,160-ft of 36-42-in tall two (2) rail fence made of composite material that is resistant to rot and insect damage 18 inches from the face of curb along the east parkway of Rancho Santa Fe Rd from Lone Jack Rd to south of 13th St; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-72 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget" to appropriate $113,248 to the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E). 2024-06-12 Item 08J Olivenhain Trail Enhancements (CP23E) Contract Award 8K.
Award a construction contract for the Cardiff Sports Park LED Retrofit Project (CP23C) to Ace Electric, Inc. Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as maintenance of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro 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 Ace Electric, Inc., in the amount of $645,000 plus 15 percent contingency of $96,750 for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $741,750 for the Cardiff Sports Park LED Retrofit Project (CP23C); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-69 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget" to appropriate $134,118 to the Cardiff Sports Park LED Retrofit Project (CP23C). 2024-06-12 Item 08K Cardiff Sports Park LED Retrofit (CP23C) Contract Award 8L.
Resolution accepting a report for state-mandated annual fire inspections in compliance with SB 1205. 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. Contact Person: Fire Marshal Schmidt Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Encinitas Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code." 2024-06-12 Item 08L State Mandated Fire Inspections SB 1205 8M.
Annual weed abatement lien list for property owners who have not paid for removal of hazardous weeds and authorize the Fire Prevention Division to transmit the list to the County of San Diego. 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. Contact Person: Fire Marshal Schmidt 1) Present the annual weed abatement lien list; and 2) Authorize the Fire Prevention Division to deliver the list to the County of San Diego. 2024-06-12 Item 08M Annual Weed Abatement Lien list 2024 2024-06-12 Item 08M Annual Weed Abatement Lien list 2024 - Updated Attachment 1 posted 06-12-2024 2024-06-12 Item 08M Annual Weed Abatement Lien list 2024 Updated 06122024 8N.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-02, establishing lower speed limits on different streets in Encinitas pursuant to provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB43). 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. Contact Person: Traffic Engineer Bandegan Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02, titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, establishing lower speed limits on different streets in Encinitas pursuant to provisions of Assembly Bill 43 (AB43)." 2024-06-12 Item 08N AB43 Ordinance Adoption
2024-06-12 Item 08N AB43 Ordinance Adoption - Updated Attachment 2 posted 06-11-2024 2024-06-12 Item 08N AB43 Ordinance Adoption - Public Comment 8O.
Potential Reappropriation of Funding from the Leucadia Blvd Roundabout at Hygeia Project (CS18B) and La Costa Avenue Improvements Project (CS11C) to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D) or Other Project, and Increase the Construction Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. 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 result in the direct or indirect physical change of the environment. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Widelski 1) Return $2,014,632 of available capital budget from the Leucadia Blvd Roundabout at Hygeia Project (CS18B) and $1,208,182 from the La Costa Avenue Improvements Project (CS11C), for a total of $3,222,814 and appropriate to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D), or to another City Project as Directed by City Council; 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-63 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget" to appropriate $3,222,814 to the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West Project (CS23D), or to another City Project as Directed by City Council; and 3) Authorize an increase of $5,022,814 to the construction contract not-to-exceed amount with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc. from $21,921,870 to $26,944,684, if City Council directs additional funding into the project. 2024-06-12 Item 08O Potential Streetscape Segment C Funding Transfer 2024-06-12 Item 08O Potential Streetscape Segment C Funding Transfer - Staff Presentation 2024-06-12 Item 08O Potential Streetscape Segment C Funding Transfer - Public Comment 8P.
Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 to add Additional Services. 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. Contact Person: Parks Operations Manager Norgard Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Excel Landscape, Inc. for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, for a total increase of $360,203 for the original four-year term and a revised not to exceed total of $11,207,746 for the original four-year term for additional sites and extra work and a six-year contract total not to exceed $11,499,586 if the optional term is exercised. 2024-06-12 Item 08P Excel Contract Amendment
8Q.
Approval of FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Financial Plan; Adoption of Resolution 2024-65, Approving Operating and CIP Appropriations for FY 2024-25; Adoption of Resolution 2024-66, Determining the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25; and Adoption of Resolution 2024-67, Approving Position Titles and Pay Ranges for FY 2024-25. 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. Contact Person: Finance Manager Sanderson 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-65 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Appropriations"; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-66 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Determining and Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in Accordance with Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California"; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving Titles and Pay Ranges for the City of Encinitas for Fiscal Year 2024-25" 2024-06-12 Item 08Q FY25 Operating and Capital Budget Adoption
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Staff reports will be given only if requested by the person who pulled the item.
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 and Consideration of Adopting Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments based on the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from 2023 for the San Diego Region. 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. Contact Person: Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Knopp Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-68 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Parks and Recreation User Fees." 2024-06-12 Item 10A PRCA Fee Amendment
2024-06-12 Item 10A PRCA Fee Amendment - Staff Presentation 10B.
City Council to provide policy direction for desired modifications to current outdoor dining permitting processes, specifically regarding design standards for safety and aesthetics of protective outdoor dining barriers, and consideration of a right-of-way usage fee for outdoor dining in public parking spaces. 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. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak 1) Provide direction to staff regarding safety and aesthetics of protective barriers; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting an Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee." 2024-06-12 Item 10B Outdoor Dining Permitting Process
2024-06-12 Item 10B Outdoor Dining Permitting Process - Public Comment 2024-06-12 Item 10C Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot (CP22A) Design Immunity & Update - Public Comment 10C.
Request to Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement of the Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project (CP22A), and Receive an Update on Beacon’s Beach Access. Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt per Sections 15311 and 15304(e). Section 15311 exempts the construction and replacement of minor structures including small parking lots. Section 15304(e) exempts the temporary construction staging area for the duration of the project. The project is consistent with the CEQA exemption criteria. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the proposed project. Contact Person: Engineer II Stryker 1) Receive staff presentation on current and ongoing efforts at Beacon's Beach and provide direction to staff; 2) Approve the plans for the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project; 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project for construction bids; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-001 titled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2024-06-12 Item 10C Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot (CP22A) Design Immunity & Update 2024-06-12 Item 10C Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot (CP22A) Design Immunity & Update - Public Comment 10D.
Consideration of resolutions calling a General Municipal Election and requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election. 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. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City a Measure Placed on the Ballot by the City Council Relating to a One-Cent Per Dollar General Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax" and setting direct and rebuttal argument deadlines; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-41, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Election Code." 2024-06-12 Item 10D Calling and Consolidating the November 2024 Election 10E.
Discussion of Signatures on Sales Tax Ballot Measure Argument and Rebuttal. 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. Today’s action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Contact Person: Subcommittee Members Mayor Kranz and Council Member Hinze Allow the Ballot Subcommittee (Kranz and Hinze) to make the final determination on ballot measure argument/rebuttal co-signers. 2024-12-06 Item 10E Ballot Subcomitte Report
10B.
City Council to provide policy direction for desired modifications to current outdoor dining permitting processes, specifically regarding design standards for safety and aesthetics of protective outdoor dining barriers, and consideration of a right-of-way usage fee for outdoor dining in public parking spaces. 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. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak 1) Provide direction to staff regarding safety and aesthetics of protective barriers; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting an Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee." 10C.
Request to Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement of the Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project (CP22A), and Receive an Update on Beacon’s Beach Access. Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt per Sections 15311 and 15304(e). Section 15311 exempts the construction and replacement of minor structures including small parking lots. Section 15304(e) exempts the temporary construction staging area for the duration of the project. The project is consistent with the CEQA exemption criteria. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the proposed project. Contact Person: Engineer II Stryker 1) Receive staff presentation on current and ongoing efforts at Beacon's Beach and provide direction to staff; 2) Approve the plans for the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project; 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project for construction bids; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-001 titled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 10B.
City Council to provide policy direction for desired modifications to current outdoor dining permitting processes, specifically regarding design standards for safety and aesthetics of protective outdoor dining barriers, and consideration of a right-of-way usage fee for outdoor dining in public parking spaces. 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. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak 1) Provide direction to staff regarding safety and aesthetics of protective barriers; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting an Outdoor Dining Right-of-Way Usage Fee." 10C.
Request to Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement of the Beacon’s Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project (CP22A), and Receive an Update on Beacon’s Beach Access. Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt per Sections 15311 and 15304(e). Section 15311 exempts the construction and replacement of minor structures including small parking lots. Section 15304(e) exempts the temporary construction staging area for the duration of the project. The project is consistent with the CEQA exemption criteria. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the proposed project. Contact Person: Engineer II Stryker 1) Receive staff presentation on current and ongoing efforts at Beacon's Beach and provide direction to staff; 2) Approve the plans for the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project; 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project for construction bids; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-001 titled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Beacon's Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 10E.
Discussion of Signatures on Sales Tax Ballot Measure Argument and Rebuttal. 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. Today’s action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Contact Person: Subcommittee Members Mayor Kranz and Council Member Hinze Allow the Ballot Subcommittee (Kranz and Hinze) to make the final determination on ballot measure argument/rebuttal co-signers.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE To speak on informational 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.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM – NONE To speak on Council Initiated 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.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC 53232.3(d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
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