City Council

10A. City Council to consider and direct staff to initiate an ordinance implementing new legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2023, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2097. Environmental Considerations: The action before the City Council is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 11/11/23, 10:24 PM encinitas.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=3956 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. Environmental review will be conducted in connection with and prior to the adoption of any resulting ordinances. Contact Person: Associate Planner Cvetko Recommended Action: 1) City Council to provide specific direction on key provisions to include in the ordinance and provide feedback; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, directing staff to initiate amendments to the Municipal Code, the Downtown Encinitas, North 101 Corridor, and Encinitas Ranch Specific Plans, and the Local Coastal Program to implement State Law AB 2097 prohibiting minimum automobile parking requirements on residential, commercial, and other development projects within one-half mile of public transit." 2023-11-15 Item 10A AB 2097