MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2014, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE

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1 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2014, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gaspar called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Kristin Gaspar, Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz, Council Members Teresa Arballo Barth, Mark Muir and Lisa Shaffer. None. Also present: City Attorney Sabine, Planning and Building Director Murphy, Parks & Recreation Director Rudloff, Recreation Superintendent Gorham, Arts Coordinator Gilliam, Executive Assistant Zenns, Arts Commissioner Naimeh Tanha, Engineering Program Administrator Weldon, Engineering/Public Works Director Pruim, City Clerk Hollywood, and Deputy City Clerk Bingham. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS There were no presentations. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF Garth Murphy requested Council to consider a ban on plastic bags. Peter Kohl spoke regarding citizens showing courtesy to Council Members. Tom Walsh spoke regarding the placement of the new Welcome to Encinitas sign. Michael Schmitt invited all to attend the Summer Fun on 101 in Leucadia. Julie Graboi spoke regarding density bonus projects. Al Rodbell spoke regarding Peak Democracy. 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 1 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 1 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 1

2 6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD) 7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Barth moved, Muir seconded to close and adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Gaspar, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. 8A. Approval of the Minutes of the 5/28/2014 Regular Meeting. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 8B. Approval of the Warrants List. Contact Person: Finance Manager Lundgren Recommended Action: Approve the Warrants List. 8C. Introduction of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.48 Youth Commission. Contact Person: City Clerk Hollywood Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Encinitas amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter Youth Commission." 8D. Manchester Avenue Culvert Repairs. Contact Person: Associate Engineer Villa Recommended Action: Accept the FHWA Emergency Repair grant and appropriate$83,361 in grant funds, appropriate $1,670 from the General Fund for the Manchester Avenue Permanent Restoration Repair project (CX11G), authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute a contract with New Century Construction in the amount of $64,935 plus 10% contingency and authorize overall expenditures for the project not to exceed $160, ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 10. ACTION ITEMS 10A. Proposed naming of Encinitas Community Dog Park as Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park. Contact Person: Recreation Superintendent Gorham 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 2 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 2

3 Recommended Action: Consider naming the dog park located at the Encinitas Community Park the Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park Recreation Superintendent Gorham presented the staff report. Speakers: Sanford Shapiro, Ian Thompson, Ronnie Steinau, Cynthia Belman, Jane Cartmill, Jill Trendwell Svendsen, Laurie Michaels, Nancy DeGhionno, Nan Sterman, Russell Levan and Al Rodbell spoke in support of the recommended action. Jerry Louis, Candace Kamado, Cheryl Mergenthaler, Maryann Stanco, Robin Kilrain, Brad Roth, C.J. Minster, Kathleen Lees, Carolyn Cope, Julie Graboi and Susan Turney were in support of the recommended action but chose not to speak. Shaffer moved, Muir seconded to name the dog park located at the Encinitas Community Park the Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Gaspar, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. 10B. Review and allocation of Community Grant Program Application requests for Fiscal Year 2014/15. Contact Person: Arts Administrator Gilliam Recommended Action: Approve the Evaluation Panel s recommended funding allocations and make any desired additional allocations. Before Item #10B was heard, Mayor Gaspar stated that she would be recusing herself from hearing this item due to a source of income conflict of interest. Council Member Gaspar left the Council Chambers and Deputy Mayor Kranz presided over the meeting. Arts Administrator Gilliam presented the staff report. SPEAKERS: Morgan Mallory, representing Leucadia 101 Mainstreet and Cardiff 101 Mainstreet associations. Wendy Morris, representing the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito. Yolande Snaith, representing IMAGOmoves. Jessica Toth, representing the Solana Center. 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 3 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 3

4 Tom Cozens, representing the Encinitas Preservation Association. Judi Strang, representing the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth. Barth moved, Shaffer seconded to approve the Community Grant Program Evaluation Panels recommended funding allocations as reflected in Attachment A which includes Council allocations of the remaining grant funds as follows: $2,000 to the Cardiff 101 MainStreet Utility Box Art Program; decrease funding from $2,500 to $2,000 for the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association; Increase funding from $3,000 to $5,000 to Encinitas CERT, Inc.; $3,342 to the Encinitas Preservation Association; $1,000 to the Encinitas Theatre Consortium; decrease funding from $2,000 to $1,250 for the Italian American Art & Cultural Association; decrease funding from $2,500 to $2,000 for the Leucadia-Encinitas 101 MainStreet Assoc.; $5,000 to the Leucadia-Encinitas Town Council Encinitas Environmental Day; increase funding from $3,500 to $5,000 for Los Angelitos De Encinitas; decrease funding from $4,000 to $1,000 for Ocean Knoll Elementary PTA; decrease funding from $4,500 to $2,000 for San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association; decrease funding from $4,050 to $3,050 for Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach; $1,200 to the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Gaspar. Deputy Mayor Kranz declared a recess from 7:57 P.M. to 8:09 P.M. Mayor Gaspar returned to the Council Chambers. 10C. Sea Level Rise Grant applications. Contact Person: Engineering Program Administrator Weldon Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution supporting an application for funding from the Ocean Protection Council Local Coastal Plan Sea Level Rise Grant Program; 2) Approve an application for the Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Program Grant; and 3) Appropriate funds from the Coastal Zone Management fund to assist with grant preparation. Engineering Program Administrator Weldon presented the staff report. SPEAKERS: Garth Murphy and Michael O Grady. 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 4 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 4

5 Muir moved, Gaspar seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution , supporting an application for funding from the Ocean Protection Council Local Coastal Plan Sea Level Rise Grant Program; 2) approve an application for the Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Program Grant; and 3) Appropriate funds from the Coastal Zone Management fund to assist with grant preparation. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Gaspar, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. 10D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Opportunistic Beach Fill Program (OBFP) and the State Lands Lease Agreement. Contact Person: Engineering Program Administrator Weldon Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution to certify the final Mitigated Negative Declaration amending the Opportunistic Beach Fill Program (OBFP) and adopt the Program Components; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the State Lands Lease agreement. Engineering Program Administrator Weldon presented the staff report. Speakers: Garth Murphy and Dennis Lees spoke. Muir moved, Gaspar seconded to: 1) adopt Resolution to certify the final Mitigation Negative Declaration amending the Opportunistic Beach Fill Program (CBFP) and adopt the Program Components; 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the State Lands Lease agreement. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Gaspar, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. COUNCIL CONSENSUS: There was Council Consensus to direct staff to place on a future agenda the review of the mitigation negative declaration and consideration of additional mitigations. 10E. Housing Element Update Vision and Objectives. Consideration of the recommendation from the Planning Commission on a proposed Vision and Objectives framework to guide the preparation of the Housing Element Update. Contact Person: City Planner Ranu Recommended Action: 1) Receive staff s presentation; 2) Review the Planning Commission s recommended Vision and Objectives framework for the Housing Element Update; and 3) Direct that the proposed Vision and Objectives framework, as may be amended by the City Council, guide the preparation of the Housing Element Update. 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 5 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 5

6 City Planner Ranu presented the staff report. SPEAKERS: Sheila Cameron, Julie Graboi, Catherine Blakespear and Marie Dardarian spoke. Shaffer moved, Barth seconded to extend the City Council meeting to 10:30 P.M. Motion carried. Ayes: Barth, Gaspar, Kranz, Muir, Shaffer. Nays: None. STAFF DIRECTION: There was Staff direction to return to Council with the proposed roll out materials. (including mailers, schedule, and comprehensive plan of the process). 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS There were no informational reports. 12. COUNCIL MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM There were no Council Member initiated Items. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Barth requested a report back to Council with information on the Community Grant Application process. Gaspar concurred. Barth requested a report back to Council regarding SB743 and its impacts. Gaspar concurred. 14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PURSUANT TO AB1234 (GC (d)) / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF Council Member Barth stated that she had attended a SANDAG Policy & Finance meeting. Council Member Muir had nothing to report. Council Member Shaffer stated that she would be attending the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting in Sacramento. Deputy Mayor Kranz had nothing to report. Mayor Gaspar stated that she had attended the Encina Capital Improvement Committee meeting. 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 6 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 6

7 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS / PENDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gaspar adjourned the meeting at 10:19 P.M. Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk By: Claudia Bingham Deputy City Clerk Kristin Gaspar, Mayor 06/18/14 Reg. Mtg. Page 7 Mtg. #2014-, Bk#28, Page 07/09/2014 Item #8A Page 7

MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2013, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE

MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2013, 6:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Barth called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Present: Absent: