Del Mar City Council Meeting Agenda
City of Del Mar, Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Civility Works: The Del Mar Code of Civil Discourse: Together we will promote inclusion; listen to understand; show respect; be clear and fair; and focus on the issue.
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Public Participation/Comment: Members of the public can participate in City Council meetings remotely and in-person.
Anyone may address the City Council for up to three minutes, at the Mayor’s discretion, on items on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak on items not on the agenda may do so under Public Oral Communications. Agenda items may be addressed in any order at the discretion of the Mayor. When addressing the Council, please state your name for the record. Any electronic presentations must be received before 9 a.m. on the date of the Council meeting. No PowerPoint presentations can be loaded during the meeting.
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http://www.delmar.ca.us/AgendaCenter and a hard copy of the agenda materials are available at Del Mar City Hall and the Del Mar Library during their business hours.
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Tracy Martinez
Mayor
Dan Quirk
Deputy Mayor
Dave Druker
Council Member
Terry Gaasterland
Council Member
Dwight Worden
Council Member
Ashley Jones
City Manager
Leslie E. Devaney
City Attorney
Sarah Krietor
Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2023
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
II. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Each person wishing to speak before the City Council on any matter not on the agenda shall submit a “Speaker Slip” to the City Clerk or raise their hand in Zoom when Public Oral Communication is announced. Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes to speak at the discretion of the Mayor and may be asked clarifying questions. Information received during Public Oral Communication may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the City Manager by the City Council. State law generally precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic presented during oral communications that is not described on the posted agenda.
Note: there is a time limit of 30 minutes for this section of public communications and each speaker will be heard in the order of the submission of their speaker slip. Speakers who have turned in a speaker slip prior to the time oral communications was called on the agenda, but were not heard during the initial time period shall be called to speak at the end of the agenda.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
VI. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
VIII. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing Larry Brooks for His Volunteer Service to the Community of Del Mar
Recommended Action: Mayor Martinez will present the proclamation to Larry Brooks.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1201-5
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or the public so requests, in which event, the item will be pulled from the Consent Calendar and considered separately after the motion to approve the Consent Calendar. If you wish to remove an item from the Consent Calendar, please submit a “Speaker Slip” to the City Clerk or raise your hand in Zoom.
2. Approval of Minutes: December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Reference: Clerk’s Minutes Book
3. Ratification of List of Demands, dated December 18, 2023 Recommended Action: Ratify the List of Demands.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-3
4. Waiver of Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommended Action: Waive Reading of Ordinances.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4
5. Approval for Additional Water Quality Monitoring for San Dieguito Lagoon Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve additional San Dieguito Lagoon water quality monitoring as recommended by the City of Del Mar’s Lagoon Committee.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1405-1
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and Certified Local Coastal Program Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance (Attachment A) to repeal and replace the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations within Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapter 30.91 and amend related code regulations in the City’s Zoning Code and certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) by Zone Code Amendment (ZA22-001) and LCP Amendment (LCPA22-001) as required to demonstrate compliance with State law (California Government Code and California Coastal Act) and implement various housing programs in the City’s certified Housing Element, including Programs 2A (ADU Incentive Program), 2B (ADU Amnesty Program), and 2F (Tiny Homes).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 303-1, 304-7, 401-4, 401-9
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program to Create Low Income Units (Housing Element Program 2A) and Preserve Existing Multi-Unit Housing (Housing Element Program 5A)
Recommended Action: Adopt an Ordinance (Attachment A) amending the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentive Program to implement the certified Housing Element to create at least fifteen low-income units and preserve existing multi-unit housing throughout the City.
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Reference: Clerk’s File No. 303-1, 304-7, 401-4
8. First Amendment to Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for Sales, Use and Transaction Tax Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Del Mar and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (Attachment A) for Sales, Use and Transaction Tax Services, extending the agreement for an additional two-year period ending January 11, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-10, 406-1
9. Approval of Agreements for As-Needed Planning Services Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve consulting services agreements with 4LEAF, Inc. (Attachment A), PSOMAS (Attachment B), and Interwest Consulting Group (Attachment C) to provide asneeded planning services for an initial three-year period effective December 18, 2023, through December 18, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 102-6
10. Agreement with the Del Mar Garden Club for Community Gardens and Beautification Projects
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve an agreement with the Del Mar Garden Club (Attachment A) recognizing and allowing for the installation and maintenance of community gardens and beautification projects throughout the City; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
11. Task Order Approval for Utility Specialists Southwest, Inc. to Perform Utility Underground District (UUD) Pre-Formation Services for UUD 2 (Beach Colony)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a $52,275 Task Order (Attachment A) with Utility Specialists Southwest, Inc. to perform utility underground district (UUD) pre-formation services for UUD 2 (Beach Colony); 2) Authorize the City Manager to amend the Task Order by up to $8,000 for extended consulting services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order.
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1, 1001-2
12. Appointment to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee Recommended Action: The Council Liaisons to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee recommend that the City Council reappoint Steven McDowell to serve on the Committee as a voting member for a second three-year term from December 4, 2023, through December 31, 2026.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
13. Parks and Recreation Committee Appointment
Recommended Action: The City Council Liaisons to the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend that the City Council reappoint Ann Feeney as a voting member to the Committee to serve a full three-year term starting January 2, 2024, and ending on January 31, 2027.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
X. PUBLIC HEARING
14. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 14.16 and 14.20 of the Del Mar Municipal Code Related to Procedures and Establishment of Public and Private Property Parking Zones
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an Ordinance (Attachment A) amending Chapters 14.16 and 14.20 of the Del Mar Municipal Code authorizing the establishment of public and private property parking zones, which would allow the City to expand parking zones to include public lots and private property contractually permitting the City to provide enforcement, pursuant to its authority under the California Vehicle Code.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4, 401-9, 905-3
XI. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS
XII. CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
15. Update on Coastal Development Permit for Citywide Paid Parking Facilities Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on implementation of the City’s Coastal Development Permit for Paid Parking Facilities and new Low-Income Beach Parking Pass Program required by the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission) in February 2023 as a condition of permit approval.
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Reference: Clerk’s File No. 301-18, 905-4
16. Amendment to Del Mar Guiding Principles Regarding the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project Specific to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Recommended Action: Mayor Tracy Martinez and Councilmember Terry Gaasterland request that the City Council amend the Del Mar Guiding Principles Regarding the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project to include a guiding principle specific to the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1005-2
17. Resolution of Appreciation for Tracy Martinez
Recommended Action: Receive public comment and adopt the resolution. A copy of the resolution will be available at the Council meeting and thereafter. There is no copy of the Resolution included with this agenda packet.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. Book of Resolutions
18. Selection of the 2024 Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint from its members a Mayor and Deputy Mayor to serve for a one-year period starting January 1, 2024, through December 2024.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-1
XIII. REGIONAL ORGANIZATION REPORTS
A Councilmember assigned as a liaison to a regional organization may make a written or oral report. State law precludes the Council from commenting on, discussing, or acting on a report unless the item of business within the report is described in the agenda.
A. 22nd District Agricultural Association Community Relations Committee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
B. Clean Energy Alliance JPA (CEA) Board of Directors (Druker/Worden) C. CSA-17 Ambulance District Advisory Board (Martinez/Quirk) D. Fire Governance Board, Solana Beach/Del Mar/Encinitas (Quirk/Martinez) E. League of California Cities – San Diego Chapter (Martinez/Worden) F. League of California Cities – Coastal Cities Group (Worden) G. North County Transit District (NCTD) (Druker/Gaasterland) H. Regional Solid Waste Association (Worden/Quirk)
I. San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG)
(Gaasterland/Martinez/Druker
J. SANDAG Borders Committee (Druker)
K. SANDAG Regional Planning Committee (Gaasterland)
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us L. SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group
(Worden/Gaasterland/Martinez)
M. SANDAG LOSSAN Executive Task Force (Druker/Gaasterland) N. San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Commission/JPA (Worden/Quirk/Druker) O. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park JPA –Executive Committee (Worden/Quirk)
P. Other Regional Organization Reports
XIV. COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY ORG REPORTS A Councilmember assigned as a liaison to a City Committee, Council Subcommittee OR Community Organization may make a written or oral report. State law precludes the Council from commenting on, discussing, or acting on a report, unless the item of business within the report is described in this agenda.
A. Arts Advisory Committee (Druker)
B. Clean Water Rate Project
C. Del Mar Community Connections (Martinez/Worden)
D. Del Mar Village Association (Gaasterland/Martinez)
E. Finance Committee (Druker/Worden)
F. Housing Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
G. Human Resources Subcommittee (Druker/Worden)
H. Legislative Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
I. Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee (Gaasterland/Quirk) J. Parks and Recreation Committee (Martinez/Worden)
K. Del Mar Railroad Committee (Druker/Gaasterland)
L. Lagoon Committee (Quirk/Worden)
M. Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Implementation Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
N. Shores Advisory Committee
O. Sustainability Advisory Committee (Martinez/Worden)
P. Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (Quirk/Worden) Q. Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee (Druker/Gaasterland) R. Other Committee-Subcommittee Reports
XV. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
The following topics/items are tentatively planned for upcoming agendas. The title, wording, and planned date for these items are subject to change. Final agendas are posted at City Hall 72 hours in advance of the meetings and are also posted on our web site with the accompanying staff report. Please watch our web site:
www.delmar.ca.us for City Council Agendas.
January 8, 2024
Sustainability Advisory Committee Charter Amendment and Appointment EP23-094 (919 Klish Way) - Alley Encroachments
2024 City Council Local and Regional Appointments
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2023
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us TSVS Ordinance Update Work Plan Overview
XVI. CERTIFICATION
I, Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk for the City of Del Mar, hereby certify that a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall on the 13th day of December, 2023 at approximately 3:40 p.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ Date
City Clerk