CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2023
City of Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar California 92014
and via teleconference
1317 Irving Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia
The minutes set forth the actions taken by the City Council on the matters stated. Audio/video recordings of the City Council proceedings are retained for a period of ten years, in accordance with the City's Records Retention Schedule. Audio/video recordings, as well as written materials presented to the City Council, including Red Dots (materials provided to the City Council after the agenda has published), are available on the City’s website at: www.delmar.ca.us/AgendaCenter or by contacting the Administrative Services Department at (858) 755-9313.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tracy Martinez; Deputy Mayor Dan Quirk; Councilmembers Dave Druker, Terry Gaasterland, and Dwight Worden
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leslie Devaney reported that there was no Closed Session meeting on March 6, 2023.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Druker reported on the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) assistance program.
Councilmember Worden reported on the improved drought status.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Ashley Jones reported on the SDG&E reconfiguration project and improved drought status.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting City Clerk Nestor Machado read the titles of the items included on the Consent Calendar.
There were no public speakers for the consent calendar items.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DRUKER, SECONDED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2 THROUGH 6. (VOTE 5-0) City Council Regular Minutes
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Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, Gaasterland and Worden; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 1: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 13, 2023 GOALS & PRIORITIES WORKSHOP, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 REGULAR MEETING (CLERK’S MINUTES BOOK)
The item was pulled from the consent calendar for City Council discussion and questions.
City Council discussion focused on a requested revision to the minutes by a member of the public. City Manager Jones provided clarification that the minutes reflected the essence of discussion.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following person spoke:
Ken Olson. There were no additional speakers for this item. Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
City Attorney Devaney provided additional clarification on the summary/action minutes.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WORDEN, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. (VOTE 5-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, Gaasterland and Worden; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 2: RATIFICATION OF LIST OF DEMANDS, DATED MARCH 6, 2023 (CLERK’S FILE NO. 201-3)
Council approved the list of demands, on consent.
ITEM 3: WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401- 4)
Council waived the reading of ordinances, on consent.
ITEM 4: TERMINATION OF COVID-19 LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1104-3)
Council adopted Resolution 2023-06, “RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DEL MAR TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”, on consent.
ITEM 5: APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 20TH STREET LIFEGUARD TOWER DRIVEWAY PROJECT (CLERK’S FILE NO. 103-6, 406-1) City Council Regular Minutes
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Council approved a $30,000 Task Order with Michael Baker International (MBI) to perform engineering design services for the development of the 20th Street Lifeguard Tower Driveway; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Task Order, on consent.
ITEM 6: APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1506-3) Council reappointed Mel Katz to serve as Del Mar’s representative to the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) Board of Directors to serve a full six-year term from March 12, 2023, to March 12, 2029; and adopted Resolution 2023-07, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA,
REAPPOINTING MEL KATZ AS ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS”, on consent.
ITEM 7: POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING THE REPLANTING OF CITY TREES AND
ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPING AND RECOMMENDATION TO PARTNER WITH
THE DEL MAR FOUNDATION TO FACILITATE PLANTING OF REPLACEMENT TREES ON CITY PROPERTY (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1202-11, 1403-7) The item was pulled from the consent calendar for City Council discussion and questions.
Public Works Director Joe Bride provided clarification on the requirements regarding the replacement of trees on City property; current drought status and related voluntarily watering restrictions.
City Council discussion and questions focused on location for replanting trees in the Del Mar Shores Park; other tree planting locations; tree species; Torrey Pines in the medians; and suggested tree sizes.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following person spoke:
Betty Wheeler, Del Mar Foundation Representative. There were no additional speakers for this item. Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
City Council discussion focused on appreciation to staff and the Del Mar Foundation; and clarification that the helicopter landing designation was not part of the park planning.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WORDEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ TO 1) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RESUME REPLANTING PRACTICES FOR CITY TREES AND ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPING; AND 2) AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO WORK WITH THE DEL MAR FOUNDATION TO FACILITATE THE REPLANTING OF IDENTIFIED TREES ON CITY PROPERTY. (VOTE 5-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, Gaasterland and Worden; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
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CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM 8: RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTINUATION OF DEL MAR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLERK’S FILE NO. 303-1, 1202-15)
An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Ashley Jones. A presentation was provided by Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) President Bob Gans.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) David Ralph
2) Alice McNally
3) Alice Brown
4) Deborah Lyons
5) Tracy Mull
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on the program’s continuation, recipient residency requirements, and whether there are other available assistance programs available through the County. Staff will work with DMCC to draft an agreement memorializing the City’s funding commitment to the program and return to Council at a future meeting.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WORDEN TO
PARTIALLY CONTINUE FUNDING THE DEL MAR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH DEL MAR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (DMCC) AND DIRECT STAFF
TO WORK ON PREPARING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH DMCC FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION, WHICH WOULD GO INTO EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2023. (VOTE 5-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, Gaasterland and Worden; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 9: FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT (CLERK’S FILE NO. 202- 5)
A presentation was provided by Finance Manager/Treasurer Monica Molina.
Council discussion and questions focused on financial impacts contributed to Plaza’s expansion; Capital Improvement Reserve Fund goal; clarification on Measure Q revenues; parking revenues; Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payment increases; transfer of Measure Q funds in response to financial crisis; and appreciation for staff.
There were no speakers for this item.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DRUKER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND TO AUTHORIZE REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS TOTALING $2,089,390, AND EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TOTALING $502,939 AS INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT A OF ATTACHMENT A; 2) AUTHORIZE UNSPENT FY 2021-22 ENCUMBRANCES AND CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS TO BE CARRIED OVER TO FY 2022-23 AS INCLUDED IN ATTACHMENT B City Council Regular Minutes
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TOTALING $3,921,176 IN EXPENDITURES AND $593,270 IN REVENUES; 3) AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL RESERVE TRANSFERS OF $500,000 TO THE PENSION RESERVE FUND AND $600,000 TO THE HOUSING RESERVE FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY; AND 4) AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUND WITH AN INITIAL $200,000 TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY. (VOTE 5-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, Gaasterland and Worden; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
REGIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
City Council representatives reported on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board, Borders Committee and Shoreline Preservation Working Group; San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Commission/JPA; Arts Advisory Committee; Clean Energy Alliance; Finance Committee; Human Resources Subcommittee; League of California Cities - San Diego Chapter; Housing Subcommittee; 22nd District Agricultural Association Community Relations Committee; and Legislative Subcommittee.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Nestor Machado, Acting City Clerk