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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 21, 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, and Joy Lyndes
Absent: Council Member Kellie Shay Hinze
Also present: City Manager Antil, City Attorney Preziosi, Director of Engineering Bankston, Development Services Director Kusiak, 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 by Senior Management Analyst Jones-Kirk and Deputy Chief Sanchez regarding Genasys Evacuation Notification Systems.
Senior Management Analyst Jones-Kirk and Deputy Chief Sanchez provided a presentation on the Genasys Evacuation Notification system.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Ron Rodriguez spoke regarding American Legion Post 416 and the events they offer.
Mark Wilcox spoke regarding marijuana.
Jeryl Anne Kessler spoke regarding the Staver Project on Melba Road.
Raul Villamar spoke regarding issues downtown.
Mark Miville spoke regarding various topics.
Bernard Loveless spoke regarding rent control in Encinitas mobile home parks.
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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
Mayor Kranz announced that he was removing Item 8E from the Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Blackwell seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8E. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays: None. Absent: Hinze. Abstain: None.
8A. Approval to waive the full reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced/adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced/adopted by title only. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood
Recommended Action: Approve.
8B. Approval of the Warrants List (Register of Demands). Contact Person:
Finance Manager Dinh
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the warrants.
8C. 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant in the amount of $26,169 for the Purchase of Hydraulic Powered Rescue Equipment for the Fire Department and Proposed Off-Cycle Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment. Contact Person: Fire Administrative Manager Jimenez 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) Accept $26,169 in federal funds from a 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant awarded to the City of Encinitas for the purchase of hydraulic powered rescue equipment for the Fire Department; 2) Authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to sign and submit the required California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Docusign Envelope ID: 7CE2E303-37DC-4D17-BF79-38E4887F0EC6
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Standard Assurances for Cal OES Federal Non-Disaster Grant Programs; and 3) Adopt Resolution Number 2024-97, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Budget” to appropriate the grant amount.
8D. Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Main Street for a community special event on July 21, 2024 and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for a community special event scheduled to be held on August 3, 2025. Contact Person: Special Events and Projects Supervisor White
Environmental Considerations: The action considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Ratify and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Main Street for the Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer held on Sunday, July 21, 2024; and 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantial form, between the City of Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Main Street to host the Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
8F. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for additional scope, duration and capacity to provide plan review support for the Land Development Division of the Engineering Department. Contact Person: Principal Engineer Cabrera
Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommended Action: 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 Psomas, for additional scope to include support with engineering plan reviews for private land development projects in the amount of $500,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000 and new expiration date of February 28, 2026.
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9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8E. Presentation of the Planning Commission’s Annual Report and Work Plan, pursuant to Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.30.030 C. Contact Person:
Assistant Director of Development Services Colamussi
Environmental Considerations: This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive the Planning Commission’s 2022- 2023 activity reporting; and 2) Approve the 2024-2025 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Mayor Kranz stated that he removed this item from the Consent Calendar to propose an amendment regarding height limits.
Development Services Director Kusiak and Planning Commission Chair Dalton responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Lyndes moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) Receive the Planning Commission’s 2022-2023 activity reporting; and 2) Approve the 2024- 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan Amended to prioritize Height limits (including average lot slope) as it pertains to the Zoning Code Update portion of the 2024-2025 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes. Nays:
None. Absent: Hinze. 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. City Council to provide policy direction for aesthetics of protective outdoor dining barriers, specifically regarding a uniform paint color for the new concrete barriers. Contact Person: Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak 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.
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Recommended Action: Select a paint color for the new concrete K-rail barriers that will be installed surrounding outdoor dining establishments.
Senior Mobility Planner Jedynak presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Blackwell moved, Kranz seconded to: 1) approve the paint color of Sandstone for the new concrete K-rail barriers installed surrounding outdoor dining establishments; and 2) direct staff to develop requirements regarding standards and maintenance associated with murals. Motion Carried. Ayes: Blackwell, Ehlers, Kranz, and Lyndes.
Nays: None. Absent: Hinze. Abstain: None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Update on Senate Bill (SB) 1383 and Organics Recycling Programs.
Contact Person: Environmental Programs Manager Steenblock.
Recommended Action: Receive the oral report.
Environmental Programs Manager Steenblock and Stormwater Environmental Specialist Maechler presented the oral report and responded to questions from the Council. In addition, Jim Ambroso, General Manager from EDCO, and Mallika Sen, Director of Environmental Solutions from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation provided updates on Senate Bill (SB) 1383 and Organics Recycling Programs.
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.
Deputy Mayor Blackwell reported on an Affordable Task Force Committee meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Antil reported that the final summer concert at Moonlight Beach is Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the Beat Farmers preforming.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No City Attorney report was given.
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City Clerk Hollywood announced that the deadline to apply for the unscheduled vacancy on the Environmental Commission is Thursday August 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., and the Urban Forest Advisory Committee unscheduled vacancy was posted yesterday, and the City is currently accepting applications.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kranz adjourned the meeting in honor of Dan Totah at 7:41 p.m.
_________________________ ____________________________ Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk Tony Kranz, Mayor
By: Pete Weichers, Deputy
City Clerk
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