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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 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
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Director of Engineering Bankston, Development Services Director Kusiak, Parks,
Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Knopp, 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 Proclamation Declaring July Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Month.
Mayor Kranz presented the Proclamation to members of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff, members of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission, and members of the Commission for the Arts. 4B. Presentation of Proclamation declaring June Pride Month.
Mayor Kranz presented the Proclamation to Lisa Nava, Director of Operations for the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, and North County LGBTQ Resource Center staff.
4C. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Gerry Sova to bid farewell to Captain Keno’s
Mayor Kranz presented the proclamation to members of Captain Keno’s staff.
SPEAKERS:
Ross Tritt, on behalf of Assembly Member Boerner, presented an Assembly Certificate of Recognition to Captain Keno’s staff.
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John Gjata spoke regarding this item.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Nancy Logan spoke regarding SB 969.
Mark Wilcox spoke regarding exposure to second-hand and third-hand tobacco and marijuana smoke.
Quade Kelley, Alanna Kumagai, and Tyler Overstreet spoke regarding the Amakusa Sister City Exchange program.
Jesse Hanwit spoke regarding AARP Age Friendly Communities.
Nancy Perry-Sheridan spoke regarding outdoor dining and parklets.
Maria Ardantz spoke regarding parkland and open space.
Scott Campbell spoke regarding an upcoming debate for City Council and Mayoral Candidates.
Gail Reich spoke regarding corporate acquisitions of single family homes.
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 8F and 8J were removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the public, and Consent Calendar Item 8Q was removed from the Consent Calendar by Deputy Mayor Blackwell.
Mayor Kranz announced that he was removing Item 8K from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Blackwell seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8F, 8J, 8K, and 8Q. Motion Carried. Ayes:
Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: Hinze. Abstain:
None.
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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 Minutes of the June 12, 2024, Special-Closed Session Meeting; and June 12, 2024, Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
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. Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Environmental Commission two-year Work Plan. Contact Person: Sustainability Manager Najera 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 the FY 2022-23/FY 2023-24 Work Plan outcomes overview; and 2) Approve the FY 2024-25/FY 2025-26 Work Plan.
8E. Application approval for the third-year event for the 2025 Moonlight Beach Half Marathon Major Special Event. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Gilliam
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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failure to comply with all Encinitas Municipal Codes, permit conditions, and application requirements shall result in the denial of future applications for the Moonlight Beach Half Marathon.
8G. Authorization to award and approval of the sole source for an Agreement for Design Professional Consultant Services with Ardurra Group, Inc. for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Improvements Phase 1B project (Project No.
CC04J). Contact Person: Senior Engineer Nutter
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, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute an agreement for design professional consultant services, in substantial form, with Ardurra Group, Inc., and any necessary amendments and time extensions in the amount of $474,807 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $47,481 for a not-to- exceed contract total of $522,288; and 2) Approve the sole source for design professional consultant services with Ardurra Group, Inc for the Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Improvements Phase 1B project (Project No.
CC04J).
8H. Approval of Design and Plans and Authorization to Advertise the FY23-24 Annual Sewer Rehab Phase 1 project (Project Nos. CC04E & CE04H).
Contact Person: Senior Engineer Nutter
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) and (d) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the minor alteration, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing public utility facilities.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the FY23-24 Annual Sewer Rehab Phase 1 project (Project Nos. CC04E and CE04H); 2) Authorize the advertisement of the FY23-24 Annual Sewer Rehab Phase 1 project for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-71 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the FY23-24 Annual Sewer Rehab Phase 1 project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.”
8I. Acceptance of the B Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (CE04H).
Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera
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Environmental Considerations: The actions being considered by the City Council are 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 filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-61, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting the B Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (CE04H).”
8L. Amendment to Project Management Agreement for the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) and North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvements (CD23A) Projects. 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), the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (SUBC-005527-2022), and NEPA review completed (HUD Grant No. B-23- CP-0159, SCH No. 2015091084) for the North Highway 101 Drainage Improvements Project (CD23A).
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 in substantial form, and any necessary amendments and time extensions in consultation with the City Attorney, with Kleinfelder Construction Services, for project management support on the Leucadia Streetscape Segment C West (CS23D) and North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvements (CD23A) Projects in the amount of $250,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.
8M. Memorandum of Understanding with the Encinitas Union School District for the Bicycle Safety Education Program for the 2024-25 School Year.
Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck
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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), in substantial form, to fund up to $30,600 of the costs of bicycle safety education at multiple schools.
8N. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) for the Bicycle Safety Education Program for the 2024-25 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck 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 direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District, in substantial, to fund up to $16,200 of the costs of bicycle safety education at three (3) schools.
8O. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) for the School Crossing Guard Program for the 2024-25 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck
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 coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District, in substantial form, to fund up to $133,164 of the cost of crossing guards at multiple schools. 8P. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) for the School Crossing Guard Program for the 2024-25 School Year. Contact Person: Mobility Manager Buck 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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government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Union High School District, in substantial, to fund up to $27,309 of the costs of crossing guards at Oak Crest and Diegueno Middle Schools.
8R. Lease/purchase financing for the City’s purchase of a Pierce Velocity Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) Fire Engine in the amount of $2,100,891.
Contact Person: Finance Manger Attili
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 Staff to seek financing for the purchase of a Pierce Velocity Tractor Drawn Aerial Truck (TDA) Fire Engine in the amount of $2,100,891; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2024-38, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Declaring its intent to issue tax-exempt financing to be used to reimburse the City of qualified expenditures prior to the issuance of such financing and to authorize the City Manager or her designee to take any and all necessary steps to complete the financing.”
8S. Approval of street list and authorization to advertise the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS25A). 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 vehicular lanes or capacity. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the street list (Attachment 1 of the Agenda Report) for the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS25A); and 2) Authorize advertisement of the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS25A).
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Association, Cardiff 101 Main Street Association, and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. Contact Person: Deputy City Manager Sapa’u 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: It is recommended that City Council approve: 1) One-year management services agreement with Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; 2) One-year management services agreement with Leucadia 101 Main Street Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; 3) One-year management services agreement with Cardiff 101 Main Street Association in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 4) One-year management services agreement with Encinitas Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) in the amount of $85,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 8U. Close Emergency Declaration 12524: Sediment cleanup from the Manchester Culvert to the San Elijo Lagoon. Contact Person: Senior Management Analyst Elmore
Environmental Considerations: The activity is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15269(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts emergency repairs to publicly owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-46 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget;” and 2) Close Emergency Declaration 12524.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8F. Encinitas Friends of the Arts Memorandum of Understanding. Contact Person: Arts Administrator Murphy
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: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA), in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, to elevate arts and culture in the community through advocacy and support of quality arts and cultural programs and events in the community through June 30, 2025.
SPEAKER:
Rachel White spoke in support of the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Ehlers seconded to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA), in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form, to elevate arts and culture in the community through advocacy and support of quality arts and cultural programs and events in the community through June 30, 2025. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8J. Acceptance of the Pacific View Site Project (CF20D). 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 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 filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) Authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-62, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting Pacific View Site Project (CF20D)”.
SPEAKER:
Rachel White spoke in support of the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Lyndes seconded to: 1) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project; 2) authorize the release of the payment bond in full upon the recording of the Notice of Completion; 3) authorize the release of the performance bond in full one (1) year after the recording of the Notice of Completion; and 4) adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-62, titled “A Resolution of the City Docusign Envelope ID: 1A6E7250-5E5D-43D9-BFAB-5B083D3D692F
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Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Accepting Pacific View Site Project (CF20D)”. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 8K. Award a Construction Contract for the FY 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS24A). Contact Person: Senior Engineer Cabrera Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council 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 site. Maintenance and repair are proposed on existing public streets but do not create additional vehicular lanes or capacity. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption.
Recommended Action: 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 Hazard Construction Engineering, LLC in the amount of $3,403,740 plus 15 percent contingency of $510,561 for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $3,914,301 including any future contract amendments to construct the FY 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS24A).
Senior Engineer Cabrera presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Kranz questioned if Hygeia from Leucadia Boulevard to Cereus Street could be added to the list.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to: 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 Hazard Construction Engineering, LLC in the amount of $3,403,740 plus 15 percent contingency of $510,561 for a total not-to- exceed construction contract amount of $3,914,301 including any future contract amendments to construct the FY 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CS24A); and 2) include additive alternative #2 Hygeia Avenue (Leucadia Boulevard to Cereus Street) to be funded through the General Fund unassigned fund balance. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
8Q. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B). Contact Person: Engineer II Edgeworth
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Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), which categorically exempts minor alterations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities, including the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. This exemption includes improvements, such as pedestrian crossings, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes and thus additional capacity. LPI is also considered a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction measure because it provides pedestrian network improvements.
The proposed improvements are minor alterations to existing infrastructure and meet the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B); 2) Authorize the advertisement of the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B) for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B), pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.”
City Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Deputy Mayor Blackwell has questions regarding the La Costa/Highway 101 intersection.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) approve the plans and specifications for the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B); 2) authorize the advertisement of the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B) for construction bids; and 3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B), pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.” 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.
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10A. Public hearing for consideration of adopting resolutions authorizing the annual indexed adjustments to the cost of services schedule (User Fees) for planning and engineering development processing fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Contact Person: Assistant Director of Finance 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: 1) Adopt Resolution 2024-73, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services”; and 2) Adopt Resolution 2024-74, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services.” Assistant Director of Finance Gallup presented the staff report and responded to 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 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Kranz closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Blackwell seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution 2024-73, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Planning Services”; and 2) adopt Resolution 2024-74, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
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10B. City Council to review the Financial Feasibility Analysis and Public Engagement Plan for the proposed 100 percent affordable housing development scenarios on the City-owned site at 634 Quail Gardens Drive known as “L-7”. Contact Person: Policy and Housing Manager Anders 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 is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: Receive the update and provide feedback and direction to staff on the Feasibility Analysis and Public Engagement Plan for a 100 percent affordable housing project on the property located at 634 Quail Gardens Drive.
Policy and Housing Manager Anders and Ken Hira from Kosmont Companies presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Kranz called the meeting into recess at 7:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
SPEAKERS:
John Van Cleef, Rachel White, Bob Kent, Theresa Beauchamp, Bob Ayers, Joshua Lazerson, Lois Sunrich, and June Honsberger spoke in support of the recommended action.
Patty Stottlemyer, Luke Shaffer, Jim O’Hara, Nancy Elliott, Ellen Burr, Dick Stern, Martin Carrera, Elizabeth Carrera, Glen Johnson, Maria Ardantz, Christine Miller, Janet Neill, Stephanie Wheeler, Rachel Graves, Scott Peterson, Oliver Pratt, Jessica Pratt, Michael Rossi, Brant Aberg, Natalie Settoon, and Amy Repetti spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
Karen Koblentz registered support for the recommended action but chose not to speak.
Zach Hafner, Mary Stern, Jean Keyes, Melissa Catania, Annette Gregg, Drew Lyon, Mary Salvato, Julie Malla, Joseph Mallon, Matt Hedman, Julie Hedman, Steven Clark, Tony Kulick, Kate Fuller, Nicole Guarnotta, Matthew Delaney, and Teresa Conahan Deeling registered opposition to the recommended action, but chose not to speak.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) commence with Phase 1 of the public engagement/education plan as presented; 2) convene an Affordable Housing Task Force comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Docusign Envelope ID: 1A6E7250-5E5D-43D9-BFAB-5B083D3D692F
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Mayor, and qualified representatives from all Districts that explores other options for a city-led affordable housing development netting at least 45 affordable units; 3) direct the Task Force to develop a timeline, work plan, and try to move as quickly as possible; and 4) direct staff to bring back an agenda item in 6 months to review the Task Force’s progress and revisit whether they are ready to move to the next phase of the Public Engagement Plan for all affordable housing options.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
Ehlers. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Lyndes made a substitute motion, Hinze seconded to move forward with the Task Force to explore other sites and not losing momentum on L-7. Motion Failed. Ayes: Hinze, Lyndes. Nays: Blackwell, Ehlers, and Kranz. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
The original motion was voted on.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) commence with Phase 1 of the public engagement/education plan as presented; 2) convene an Affordable Housing Task Force comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and qualified representatives from all Districts that explores other options for a city-led affordable housing development netting at least 45 affordable units; 3) direct the Task Force to develop a timeline, work plan, and try to move as quickly as possible; and 4) direct staff to bring back an agenda item in 6 months to review the Task Force’s progress and revisit whether they are ready to move to the next phase of the Public Engagement Plan for all affordable housing options.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
Ehlers. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Mayor Kranz called the meeting into recess at 10:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:36 p.m.
10C. Designation of new intersection controls at Santa Fe Drive and Crest Drive intersection, and at Eolus Avenue and Parkwood Lane intersection, as All- Way Stop Control (AWSC). Contact Person: City Traffic Engineer Bandegan
Environmental Considerations: The proposed action 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.
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Santa Fe Drive”; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-79 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Eolus Avenue and Parkwood Lane.” City Traffic Engineer Bandegan presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
SPEAKERS:
Glen Johnson, Alyce Fernebok, Jillian Pillsbury, June Honsberger, and Jeff Wetteland spoke in support of the recommended action.
Scott Campbell spoke in opposition to the recommended action.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Ehlers moved, Lyndes seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-78 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Crest Drive and Santa Fe Drive”; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-79 titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Establishing All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Eolus Avenue and Parkwood Lane.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
There was consensus from the Council to direct staff to explore the feasibility of advancing 30% designs for a permanent roundabout at Crest Drive and Santa Fe Drive and establish costs.
10D. Request to approve plans and for design immunity for the installation of a vehicle access barrier at the City-owned property located at the northeast corner of North Coast Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue. 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. 2024-80 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Installation of a Boulder Vehicular Barrier on La Costa Avenue Outside of the Paved Area at the Entrance to the City-Owned Parcels Located At 100 & 200 Carlsbad Blvd (APN: 216-042-01 & -05), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.”
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Hinze moved, Blackwell seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2024-80 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for Installation of a Boulder Vehicular Barrier on La Costa Avenue Outside of the Paved Area at the Entrance to the City-Owned Parcels Located At 100 & 200 Carlsbad Blvd (APN:
216-042-01 & -05), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.” Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
10E. Proposed Amendment No.4 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, effective July 1, 2024. Contact Person: Mayor Kranz
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) Approval of Resolution 2024-76 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Amendment No. 4 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement” and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.4 to the Employment Agreement, to be effective July 1, 2024; and 2) Approval of Resolution 2024-77 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving and Adopting the City Manager Pay Schedule” approving and adopting the Pay Schedule at the City Manager’s annual base salary of $309,758 effective July 1, 2024.
Administrative Services Director Schwarm presented the staff report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Kranz moved, Hinze seconded to: 1) approval of Resolution 2024-76 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing Amendment No. 4 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement” and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.4 to the Employment Agreement, to be effective July 1, 2024; and 2) approval of Resolution 2024-77 titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving and Adopting the City Manager Pay Schedule” approving and adopting the Pay Schedule at the City Manager’s annual base salary of $309,758 effective July 1, 2024. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Firefighter Drone Presentation. Contact Person: Fire Chief Gordon Recommended Action: Receive the oral report.
Fire Chief Gordon presented the report and responded to questions from the Council.
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 there was a Notice Of Preparation from SANDAG for the undergrounding of the trains in Solana Beach.
Council Member Hinze reported that this would be her last meeting before taking a leave of absence for maternity leave.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No City Manager report was given.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Preziosi provided an update on the property at 1478 Neptune Avenue and an update on the status of SB 9.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting at 11:36 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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