Table of Contents
12-2-2024 Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf
Item 1 - Minutes.pdf
Item 2 - List of Demands Packet.pdf
Item 4 - PM24-001 FINAL.pdf
Item 5 -Lagoon Committee Appointment.pdf
Item 6 -Measure Q Appointment.pdf
Item 7 - CM Eval & Comp Adjustment 2024.pdf
Item 8- Referral of Public Concerns Policy.pdf
Item 9 - EP24-115 (1737 Grand Ave).pdf
Item 10 -TSVS Update - Issue Identification.pdf
Items XI-F, XII-D - Council Liaison Report Martinez November 2024.pdf 28 14
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Del Mar City Council Meeting Agenda
City of Del Mar, Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California
And via teleconference
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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 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Public Participation/Comment: Members of the public can participate in City Council meetings in-person or via written comment (Red Dot). 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.
In-Person Participation: Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.
Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to [email protected]. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on.
Remote Participation: Due to technical issues, remote participation will not be offered at this City Council meeting.
Viewing the Meeting and Access to Agenda Materials: Members of the public can watch the meeting live on the City’s website at: http://delmar.12milesout.com/Video/Live and on Cable TV Spectrum Ch. 24, AT&T Ch. 99 starting at 4:30 PM. Agenda materials and communications from the public on agenda items, “Red Dots”, are available on the City’s website:
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.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Administrative Services Department at 1050 Camino del Mar or by calling (858) 755-9313.
Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Dave Druker
Mayor
Terry Gaasterland
Deputy Mayor
Tracy Martinez
Council Member
Dan Quirk
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 2, 2024
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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 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. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
VII. 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.
1. Approval of Minutes: November 18, 2024, Regular and Special Meeting Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Reference: Clerk’s Minutes Book
2. Ratification of List of Demands dated December 2, 2024 Recommended Action: Ratify the List of Demands.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-3
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2024
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3. Waiver of Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommended Action: Waive Reading of Ordinances.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4
4. Parcel Map PM24-001 for Tentative Parcel Map TPMC23-001 to Convert two Existing Detached Single Residential Units Contained within a Duplex into Condominium Ownership Units Located at 730-750 Stratford Court (APN 300-181-07-00)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution approving Parcel Map PM24-001 (Attachment A).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 301-2
5. Lagoon Committee Appointment
Recommended Action: The City Council Liaisons to the Lagoon Committee recommend that the City Council appoint Nitza Leichtling to the Lagoon Committee as a voting member to serve a full three-year term starting December 2, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
6. Appointment to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee Recommended Action: The Council Liaisons to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee recommend the City Council appoint Nancy Stoke to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee as a voting member for a full three-year term from December 2, 2024, through December 31, 2027.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
7. Recommended Compensation Adjustment Related to the City Manager’s Performance Evaluation
Recommended Action: The City Council Human Resources Subcommittee recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving changes to the City Manager’s compensation effective December 13, 2024, and updating the Management and Professional Compensation Plan to reflect those changes (Exhibit A to Attachment A).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 102-8, 502-1
8. Establishment of Council Policy Related to Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2024
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Recommended Action: Mayor Druker and Councilmember Martinez recommend the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving City Council Policy Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations (Exhibit A to Attachment A).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-1
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
9. Encroachment Permit EP 24-115 to Retain Existing Fencing and Drainage Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way at 1737 Grand Avenue Applicant: Jeff Kohn
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) conditionally approving Long-term Major Encroachment Permit (EP) 24-115 to retain private encroachments at 1737 Grand Avenue.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 802-1
IX. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS
X. CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
10. Identification of Issues for Updating the Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight Regulations
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council receive an informational update and provide feedback and direction regarding proposed issue areas to be amended in the City’s Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight regulations.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1403-7
XI. 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. Clean Energy Alliance JPA (CEA) Board of Directors (Druker) B. CSA-17 Ambulance District Advisory Board (Martinez/Quirk) C. Fire Governance Board, Solana Beach/Del Mar/Encinitas (Martinez/Druker) D. League of California Cities – San Diego Chapter (Martinez) E. League of California Cities – Coastal Cities Group
F. North County Transit District (NCTD) (Martinez/Druker) Receive written report (Martinez)
G. Regional Solid Waste Association
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us H. San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG)
(Gaasterland/Martinez/Druker)
I. SANDAG Borders Committee (Gaasterland)
J. SANDAG Regional Planning Committee (Martinez)
K. SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (Gaasterland/Martinez) L. SANDAG LOSSAN Executive Task Force (Druker/Gaasterland) M. San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Commission/JPA (Worden/Quirk) N. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park JPA –Executive Committee (Quirk)
O. Other Regional Organization Reports
XII. 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)
D. Del Mar Village Association (Gaasterland/Martinez)
Receive written report (Martinez)
E. Finance Committee (Druker/Gaasterland)
F. Housing Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
G. Human Resources Subcommittee (Druker/Martinez)
H. Legislative Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
I. Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee (Gaasterland/Quirk) J. Parks and Recreation Committee (Martinez/Gaasterland) K. Del Mar Railroad Committee (Druker/Gaasterland)
L. Lagoon Committee (Quirk)
M. Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Implementation Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
N. Shores Advisory Committee
O. Sustainability Advisory Committee (Martinez)
P. Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (Quirk)
Q. Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee (Druker/Gaasterland) R. Other Committee-Subcommittee Reports
XIII. 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.
December 9, 2024
Certification of the 2024 General Municipal Election Results Resolution of Appreciation for Outgoing Mayor Dave Druker Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2024
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Swearing in of Councilmembers Tracy Martinez and John Spelich Selection of the 2025 Mayor and Deputy Mayor
December 16, 2024
Swearing in of Councilmember Dan Quirk
Amendments to Reclaimed Water Agreements with San Elijo JPA and 22nd District Agricultural Association (Tentative)
XIV. 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 27th day of November, 2024 at approximately 8:45 a.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ Date
City Clerk
CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
City of Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar California 92014
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 Druker called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Dave Druker; Deputy Mayor Terry Gaasterland; Councilmembers Tracy Martinez and Dan Quirk.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leslie Devaney reported that there were no recusals or reportable actions for the November 18, 2024, City Council Closed Session meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Druker reported that on December 8, 2024, the Del Mar Village Association will be hosting two events in town including the Del Mar Village Winter Taste and Sip and Santa by the Sea at the Del Mar Plaza.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Ashley Jones reported on the absolute work window for the San Diego Association of Governments’ (SANDAG) Phase 5 Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project that occurred over the weekend (November 16 and 17) and noted that the City did not receive any complaints.
Council questions focused on a temporary construction trench west of the railroad tracks and whether it was in the approved plans for the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Sarah Krietor read the titles of the items included on the Consent Calendar. There were no public speakers for the consent calendar items. 1 December 2, 2024 Item 01
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IT WAS MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GAASTERLAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10. (VOTE 4-0) Ayes: Mayor Druker, Deputy Mayor Gaasterland, and Councilmembers Martinez and Quirk; Noes:
0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 1: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 21, 2024 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING (CLERK’S MINUTES BOOK)
Council approved the minutes, on consent.
ITEM 2: RATIFICATION OF LIST OF DEMANDS, DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2024 (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: SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR THE CAMINO DEL MAR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1, 803-3)
Council approved the Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for engineering design services for the Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Seventh Amendment, on consent.
ITEM 5: AGREEMENT FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 209-2, 406-1)
Council approved a professional services agreement with Optimized Investment Partners, LLC for investment advisory and management services for an initial three-year period effective November 18, 2024, through November 17, 2027; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any subsequent term extension amendments provided for under the Agreement contingent upon satisfactory performance by the consultant, on consent.
ITEM 6: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR AS-NEEDED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1, 1404-1)
Council approved consulting services agreements with Coastal Environments, Inc., Dudek, and Moffatt & Nichol to provide as-needed shoreline management services for an initial three-year period effective November 18, 2024, through November 18, 2027; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements and any subsequent term extension amendments provided for under the Agreement contingent upon satisfactory performance by the consultant firm, on consent.
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ITEM 7: AGREEMENT WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1, 903-1, 904-1)
Council approved an Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. (Redflex) for automated traffic signal photo enforcement for an initial three-year period effective November 18, 2024, through November 18, 2027; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any subsequent term extensions provided for under the Agreement contingent upon satisfactory performance by the vendor, on consent.
ITEM 8: APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-5)
Council approved the 2025 Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule, on consent.
ITEM 9: PROPOSED 2024 CITY FACILITY HOLIDAY CLOSURE (CLERK’S FILE NO. 103-1) Council authorized the additional holiday related closure of City Hall and the Public Works Administrative Office to the public on December 26, 27, 30, 2024, on consent.
ITEM 10: APPOINTMENTS TO THE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-5)
Council appointed Adam Wallace and John Imperato as voting members to UPAC for full three-year terms beginning on November 18, 2024, and ending on November 30, 2027, on consent.
COUNCIL MEETING RECESS:
The City Council took a meeting recess from approximately 6:39 to 6:45 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM 11: CITYWIDE UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND POTENTIAL FUNDING OPTIONS (CLERK’S FILE NO. 203-3, 1001-2) A presentation was provided by City Manager Jones, Principal Engineer Martin Boyd and NHA Advisors, Inc. Managing Principal Craig Hill. Finance Manager/Treasurer Monica Molina and NHA Advisors, Inc.
Vice President Leslie Bloom were available to answer questions.
Council questions focused on the estimated time range for completing all projects in the Undergrounding Program (UP); clarification regarding the projected ending fund balance in Scenario 3; timeframe for paying off the debt service under the different scenarios; whether the City could consider parallel projects; desire for the Council to receive an update from staff regarding the City’s efforts to obtain more transparent project cost information from SDG&E; clarification on the recommended action before the Council; clarification regarding the project cost estimates, interest rates, and inflation costs under the various scenarios; potential risks associated with borrowing; expected financing interest rates; and possible financing structure, such as an iBank loan or negotiated borrowing.
Mayor Druker opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Steve McDowell
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2) Richard Jamison
3) Dolores Davies Jamison
4) Amy Cheshire with a donation of time from Jas Grewal 5) Laura DeMarco
6) Mark Rittenbaum
7) Tom McGreal
8) Shirli Weiss
Mayor Druker closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on concerns regarding the project costs; City of San Diego undergrounding project; material versus labor costs for undergrounding projects; timing for completing the undergrounding program; the City’s construction bidding process; fire rating of different districts; desire to proceed with approving Task Order 2 with NHA Advisors to further assess financing options; and desire to complete a model sensitivity analysis for “downside” events such as a pandemic.
IT WAS MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GAASTERLAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ TO APPROVE TASK ORDER 2 WITH NHA ADVISORS FOR $20,000 TO FURTHER EVALUATE FINANCING OPTIONS AND STRUCTURE; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TASK ORDER AND ANY AMENDMENTS UP TO $5,000; AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS DESCRIBED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT SECTION OF THE AGENDA REPORT. (VOTE 4-0)
Ayes: Mayor Druker, Deputy Mayor Gaasterland, and Councilmembers Martinez and Quirk; Noes:
0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 12: CITY COUNCILMEMBER VACANCY (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-1) Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Krietor provided a brief presentation. City Attorney Devaney provided a statement on the legal analysis associated with the item.
Mayor Druker opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Jas Grewal with two donations of time from Suren Dutia and Lacey Logan 2) Philip Posner
3) Camilla Rang
4) Carol Kerridge
5) John Spelich
6) Laura DeMarco
7) Karen Lare
8) Dolores Davies Jamison
Mayor Druker closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on whether the City would be non-compliant with Government Code Section 36512; important projects and challenges facing the City; consideration to hold an election to fill the vacant Council seat; cost of the special election and cost of the City’s unfunded Capital Improvement Projects and other priority projects; and whether the Council would consider appointing former Councilmember Terry Sinnott.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUIRK, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GAASTERLAND TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION. (VOTE 2-2 MOTION FAILED WITH MAYOR DRUKER AND
COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ OPPOSED)
Ayes: Deputy Mayor Gaasterland, and Councilmember Quirk; Noes: Mayor Druker and Councilmember Martinez; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR DRUKER TO APPOINT TERRY SINNOTT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. (VOTE 2-2 MOTION FAILED WITH DEPUTY
MAYOR GAASTERLAND AND COUNCILMEMBER QUIRK OPPOSED)
Ayes: Mayor Druker, and Councilmember Martinez; Noes: Deputy Mayor Gaasterland and Councilmember Quirk; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
REGIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
City Council representatives reported on the Clean Energy Alliance.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Druker adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
City of Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Druker called the meeting to order at 3:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Dave Druker; Deputy Mayor Terry Gaasterland; Councilmembers Tracy Martinez and Dan Quirk (arrived at 3:25 P.M.)
CLOSED SESSION
A) Description: Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Cases: One
Description: City Councilmember Vacancy
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Reportable Action: None.
B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
Reportable Action: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Druker adjourned the meeting at 4:15 P.M.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/
City Clerk
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6407 11/15/2024 sol06 SOLANA CENTER FOR ENV 40-45-10-24 11/13/2024 SB1383 SUPPORT SRVCS OCT 4,260.34 4,260.34 Voucher: 6407
6408 11/15/2024 tow05 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC 22463 11/1/2024 LEGISLATIVE SRVCS NOV 4,000.00 4,000.00 Voucher: 6408
6409 11/15/2024 uti01 UTILITY SPECIALISTS INC 27843 10/31/2024 UP - 1A STRATFORD SEP 44,596.50 Voucher: 6409 27842 10/31/2024 UP - 1B STRATFORD NORTH SEP 4,594.75 27844 10/31/2024 UP - 1A STRATFORD SEP 364.00 49,555.25 6410 11/15/2024 wex01 WEX BANK 0496-00-496530-7 11/6/2024 GAS & OIL PW OCT 4,755.23 4,755.23 Voucher: 6410
Sub total for EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 425,181.04
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Bank : gusbnk GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 138962 11/15/2024 ama05 AMAN, BRIAN 11042024 11/4/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138962
138963 11/15/2024 ara03 ARAVANIS, ALEXANDER M. 11042024 11/4/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138963
138964 11/15/2024 azt02 AZTEC LANDSCAPING INC, DBA AZTEC JANITORIAL J1924 11/5/2024 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 382.05 Voucher: 138964 J1922 11/5/2024 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 170.87 J1923 11/5/2024 JNITORIAL SUPPLIES 56.71 609.63
138965 11/15/2024 bad01 BADGER METER INC 1693845 11/1/2024 MAINT/REPAIR SUPP PW 1,225.74 1,225.74 Voucher: 138965
138966 11/15/2024 can08 CANTEEN SAN100160 11/4/2024 COFFEE SUPPLIES PW 385.84 385.84 Voucher: 138966
138967 11/15/2024 cit07 CITY OF SAN DIEGO 1000401993 10/31/2024 METRO SEWER Q2 6,630.00 6,630.00 Voucher: 138967
138968 11/15/2024 coa21 COAST NEWS GROUP 00154599 10/11/2024 AD - ORDIN ADOPT 86.25 Voucher: 138968 00154600 10/11/2024 AD - ORDIN ADOPT 71.25 157.50 138969 11/15/2024 lee01 DCL ENTERPRISES INC DBA, LEE'S LOCK & SAFE 0000095076 9/9/2024 PUBLIC RESTROOM REPAIRS 2,417.63 2,417.63 Voucher: 138969
138970 11/15/2024 fis12 FISHER INTEGRATED INC 2167 11/1/2024 VIDEO STREAMING OCT 1,150.00 1,150.00 Voucher: 138970
138971 11/15/2024 gal02 GALLS LLC 029362054 10/16/2024 UNIFORMS - CS 95.25 95.25 Voucher: 138971
138972 11/15/2024 ats01 GARDA CL WEST LOCKBOX #233209 10796917 11/1/2024 ARMORED SRVCS NOV 732.69 732.69 Voucher: 138972
138973 11/15/2024 ida02 IDAHO STATE INSURANCE FUND 677142 11/1/2024 WC 2025 215.00 215.00 Voucher: 138973
138974 11/15/2024 dar05 JEFFREY SCOTT ARVESON, DBA DAR SERVICES 11012024 11/1/2024 DEAD ANIMAL SRVCS OCT 98.00 98.00 Voucher: 138974
138975 11/15/2024 kim04 KIMBALL MIDWEST 102751890 10/30/2024 TOOLS/EQUIP PW 97.91 97.91 Voucher: 138975
138976 11/15/2024 mag05 MAGELLAN HEALTHCARE INC0031263147 7/9/2024 EMP ASSIST PROG FY25 5,279.90 5,279.90 Voucher: 138976
138977 11/15/2024 mal06 MALLINSON, NEIL 10312024 10/31/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138977
138978 11/15/2024 mar11 MARSHALLS INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE 783390 11/4/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 64.67 64.67 Voucher: 138978
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Bank : gusbnk GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK (Continued)
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 138979 11/15/2024 mun11 MUNICIPAL SEWER TOOLS INV-000606 10/22/2024 SEWER SUPPLIES PW 1,495.31 1,495.31 Voucher: 138979
138980 11/15/2024 pac05 PACIFIC PIPELINE SUPPLY S100469545.001 10/28/2024 WATER METER PARTS 752.23 752.23 Voucher: 138980
138981 11/15/2024 rcp01 RCP BLOCK & BRICK INC. 33235158 10/29/2024 BULK FERTILIZED SOIL PW 306.94 306.94 Voucher: 138981
138982 11/15/2024 sdg02 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC0081 7377 2988 5 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 8,985.98 Voucher: 138982 0066 5491 6833 1 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 4,641.08 0066 5392 2766 7 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 1,193.66
0057 1108 9098 1 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 125.97
2100 0065 8024 7 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 17.60 14,964.29 138983 11/15/2024 the48 SAN DIEGO NEWSPAPER HOLDINGS 0011697057 10/31/2024 AD - NOTICE OF INTENT 569.55 569.55 Voucher: 138983
138984 11/15/2024 sla02 SLATTERY, BRIAN 11042024 11/4/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138984
138985 11/15/2024 sou08 SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE83778 10/31/2024 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT OCT 472.50 Voucher: 138985 83779 10/31/2024 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT OCT 292.56 765.06 138986 11/15/2024 spa01 SPARKLETTS 18139543 110324 11/3/2024 WATER CH 104.92 104.92 Voucher: 138986
138987 11/15/2024 the14 THE FILIPINO PRESS 8352-24 10/31/2024 AD - NOTICE OF ELECTION 275.00 275.00 Voucher: 138987
138988 11/15/2024 und01 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 1020240228 11/1/2024 CONT SRVCS OCT 237.55 237.55 Voucher: 138988
138989 11/15/2024 vis07 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2024-674052-00 10/22/2024 TRAFFIC PAINT SUPP PW 247.72 247.72 Voucher: 138989
138990 11/15/2024 wax02 WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES, LLC. DBA 82750403 9/24/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 1,202.86 Voucher: 138990 82840476 11/5/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 1,099.26 82768573 10/2/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 1,093.01
82744077 9/20/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 461.49 3,856.62
138991 11/15/2024 wes29 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC221117 10/15/2024 TREE MAINT 10/1-10/15 469.35 469.35 Voucher: 138991
138992 11/15/2024 gan04 WILLIAM GANDER DM-RT20241101 11/1/2024 SOLAR MONITORING NOV 200.00 200.00 Voucher: 138992
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Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 46,604.30
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57 checks in this report. Grand Total All Checks: 471,785.34 Page: 6
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Bank : eusbnk EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 6411 11/22/2024 22n01 22ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL Ref000177935 11/19/2024 UB Refund Cst #00008458 2,214.52 2,214.52 Voucher: 6411
6412 11/22/2024 als02 ALS GROUP USA CORP 522405899 11/15/2024 WATER SAMPLING NOV 676.00 676.00 Voucher: 6412
6413 11/22/2024 cor23 CORODATA SHREDDING INC DN 1493902 10/31/2024 SHRED SRVCS 39.00 39.00 Voucher: 6413
6414 11/22/2024 del02 DEL MAR BLUE PRINT CO, INC612106 11/19/2024 CUSTOM SIGNS CS 380.63 380.63 Voucher: 6414
6415 11/22/2024 del14 DEL MAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION 11182024 11/18/2024 FILL STATION DONATION FY25 5,000.00 Voucher: 6415 11072024 11/7/2024 FILL STATION DONATION FY25 5,000.00 10,000.00 6416 11/22/2024 dev02 DEVANEY PATE MORRIS & CAMERON 9811 11/13/2024 CITY ATTORNEY OCT 38,374.00 Voucher: 6416 9902 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 1,430.00
9896 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 1,220.00
9815 11/13/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 756.40
9901 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 661.50
9898 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 564.50
9900 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 416.00
9899 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 281.50
9897 11/19/2024 LEGAL FEES OCT 143.08 43,846.98
6417 11/22/2024 dix01 DIXIELINE LUMBER CO 06-0576337 11/7/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 233.62 Voucher: 6417 06-0576830 11/13/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 159.71 06-0577105 11/14/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 125.25
06-0577223 11/18/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 90.82
06-0575142 10/30/2024 MAINT/REPAIR SUPP PW 74.93
06-0577545 11/18/2024 OPERATING SUPP CS 46.85
06-0575863 11/5/2024 OPERATING SUPP FIRE 24.45
06-0577157 11/14/2024 OPERATING SUPP FIRE 24.45
06-0576865 11/13/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 21.52
06-0576373 11/7/2024 OPERATING SUPP PW 9.56 811.16
6418 11/22/2024 fer07 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC, DBA FERGUSON WATERWORKS 0867986 11/4/2024 WATER METER PARTS 1,278.90 Voucher: 6418 0867073 10/29/2024 WATER METER PARTS 1,071.19 2,350.09 6419 11/22/2024 lif01 LIFE-ASSIST 1521093 10/18/2024 AMBULANCE SUPP FIRE 522.00 522.00 Voucher: 6419
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Bank : eusbnk EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK (Continued)
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 6420 11/22/2024 mik03 MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING11748 11/5/2024 FOG SRVCS OCT 4,921.98 Voucher: 6420 11747 11/5/2024 ENGNR SRVCS OCT 1,290.15 6,212.13 6421 11/22/2024 pac28 PACIFIC MOBILE STRUCTURES INC INV-00412799 12/1/2024 MOBILE OFFICE PW DEC 226.20 226.20 Voucher: 6421
6422 11/22/2024 par51 PARKWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINT INC 108431 11/13/2024 LANDSCAPING SRVCS PW 6,000.00 6,000.00 Voucher: 6422
6423 11/22/2024 pru01 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY132286002 11/22/2024 UNIFORMS PW - 11/22 124.86 Voucher: 6423 132284778 11/15/2024 UNIFORMS PW - 11/15 101.66 132284776 11/15/2024 MATS PW - 11/15 15.47
132284777 11/15/2024 SHOP TOWELS PW - 11/15 4.93 246.92 6424 11/22/2024 san03 SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTH. 1024-2 11/12/2024 RAW WATER OCT 162,550.80 162,550.80 Voucher: 6424
6425 11/22/2024 san56 SAN ELIJO JOINT POWERS, AUTHORITY 07082024 7/8/2024 RECLAIMED WATER MAY/JUN 56,221.79 56,221.79 Voucher: 6425
Sub total for EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 292,298.22
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Bank : gusbnk GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 138993 11/22/2024 adt02 ADT SECURITY SERVICES 1100747339 11/13/2024 ALARM 1700 COAST DEC/FEB 257.94 Voucher: 138993 1100749089 11/13/2024 ALARM PW DEC 128.57 386.51 138994 11/22/2024 and24 ANDERSON, DAVID 11182024 11/18/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138994
138995 11/22/2024 bar29 BARNETT QUALITY CONTROL SRVCS, DBA NOVA SRVCS INC 23452 11/9/2024 STRATFORD COURT PROJECT 6,610.00 6,610.00 Voucher: 138995
138996 11/22/2024 boc07 BOCKMAN, LUKE P 11132024 11/13/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 138996
138997 11/22/2024 chi03 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 73724006558-1 10/10/2024 TITLE REPORT 500.00 500.00 Voucher: 138997
138998 11/22/2024 emb02 CHRISTOPHER J GIAQUINTA, DBA EMBROIDERY EXPRESS 872049 11/18/2024 EMBROIDERY SRVCS PW 306.49 306.49 Voucher: 138998
138999 11/22/2024 cin02 CINTAS 5240515602 11/19/2024 FIRST AID KIT SUPPLIES CH 106.15 Voucher: 138999 5240276412 11/18/2024 FIRST AID KIT SUPPLIES PW 178.82 284.97 139000 11/22/2024 coa21 COAST NEWS GROUP 00154891 11/1/2024 AD - PUBLIC HEARING 157.50 157.50 Voucher: 139000
139001 11/22/2024 cou20 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 4195 10/24/2024 GENERAL ELECTION 11/5/24 32,000.00 32,000.00 Voucher: 139001
139002 11/22/2024 dav23 DAVIS, JEFFREY 11132024 11/13/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 139002
139003 11/22/2024 dow01 DOWNSTREAM SERVICES 183899 10/31/2024 CATCH BASING CLEANING PW 5,687.00 5,687.00 Voucher: 139003
139004 11/22/2024 fur01 FURGERSON'S GARAGE 120166 11/13/2024 SMOG CHECK PW 58.75 58.75 Voucher: 139004
139005 11/22/2024 gcf01 GILBERT CASTRO, DBA GC FENCE CORP INV-2028 11/15/2024 FENCE REPAIRS CREST RES 1,475.00 Voucher: 139005 INV-2027 11/15/2024 FENCE REPAIRS CREST RES 1,400.00 2,875.00 139006 11/22/2024 kan04 KANIA, ROBERT S 11132024 11/13/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 139006
139007 11/22/2024 kul04 KULLY SUPPLY INC 659935 10/31/2024 FLUSHOMETER PW 1,265.94 1,265.94 Voucher: 139007
139008 11/22/2024 lan23 LANDES, KAREN 11182024 11/18/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 139008
139009 11/22/2024 mar52 MARX, OSCAR & KATHLEEN Ref000177934 11/19/2024 UB Refund Cst #00007720 118.50 118.50 Voucher: 139009
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Bank : gusbnk GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK (Continued)
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 139010 11/22/2024 nap01 NAPA AUTO PARTS 722195 11/8/2024 VEHICLE MAINT SUPP PW 128.55 Voucher: 139010 719261 9/25/2024 VEHICLE MAINT SUPP PW 119.57 248.12 139011 11/22/2024 par35 PARADIGM MECHANICAL CORP6904 11/20/2024 PHCC VENT REPLACEMENT 7,750.00 7,750.00 Voucher: 139011
139012 11/22/2024 fir12 PAUL ROTTENBERG, DBA FIRESTATS LLC 2024166 11/15/2024 MTC/OP DATA ANALYSIS SEP/OCT 250.00 250.00 Voucher: 139012
139013 11/22/2024 pre17 PRESTIGE PAVING COMPANY INC 11202024 11/20/2024 20TH ST LRGRD TWR PROJ 86,212.50 86,212.50 Voucher: 139013
139014 11/22/2024 pri19 PRIME TIME CONCRETE CUTTING 5191 11/6/2024 CONCRETE SRVCS PW 1,930.00 1,930.00 Voucher: 139014
139015 11/22/2024 rap04 RAPP, KATHLEEN 11132024 11/13/2024 PHCC EVENT REFUND 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 139015
139016 11/22/2024 sdg02 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC0069 0908 1676 1 11/5/2024 UTILITIES OCT 385.55 Voucher: 139016 0067 3735 0888 1 11/6/2024 UTILITIES OCT 298.21 0092 4576 5583 8 11/12/2024 UTILITIES OCT 150.88
0085 7750 3585 7 11/6/2024 UTILITIES OCT 18.93 853.57
139017 11/22/2024 sig12 SIGNA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS INC36201288 11/11/2024 COPIER PW NOV 138.74 138.74 Voucher: 139017
139018 11/22/2024 slo03 SLOVER & LOFTUS LLP 22600-1024 11/11/2024 NCTC SRVCS OCT 3,850.00 3,850.00 Voucher: 139018
139019 11/22/2024 sta36 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO, DBA MWI PLUMBERS SUPPLY XRCW75 11/15/2024 WATER PARTS PW 420.28 Voucher: 139019 XQKX07 11/8/2024 WATER METER PARTS 259.50 XRLV24 11/19/2024 WATER PARTS PW 133.46 813.24
139020 11/22/2024 tei02 TEICHERT ENERGY & UTILITIES GR, DBA: TEICHERT UTILITIES 11202024 11/20/2024 UUD 1A STRATFORD 265,928.75 265,928.75 Voucher: 139020
139021 11/22/2024 ter11 TERMINIX COMMERCIAL 453543809 11/8/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS CS 121.00 Voucher: 139021 453544623 11/8/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS LIBRARY 106.85 453543741 11/8/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS PHCC 103.00
453519756 11/7/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS CH 150.00
453561760 11/8/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS PW 133.00 613.85 139022 11/22/2024 ter01 TERMINIX INT CO LTD, PARTNERSHIP 453518857 11/7/2024 PEST CONTROL SRVCS FIRE 54.00 54.00 Voucher: 139022
139023 11/22/2024 the26 THE EPOCH TIMES IN SAN DIEGO SD044202410 10/11/2024 NOTICE OF ELECTION 310.00 310.00 Voucher: 139023
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 139024 11/22/2024 t-mo01 T-MOBILE USA INC 980755647 10/21/2024 TELEPHONE SEP/OCT 23.80 23.80 Voucher: 139024
139025 11/22/2024 ver12 VERIZON Z1036451 11/8/2024 TELEPHONE OCT 2.64 Voucher: 139025 73133708 11/20/2024 TELEPHONE OCT 128.54 131.18 139026 11/22/2024 vis07 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2024-697292-00 11/6/2024 PAINT SUPP PW 35.88 35.88 Voucher: 139026
139027 11/22/2024 wax02 WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES, LLC. DBA, WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 82850114 11/8/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 897.17 Voucher: 139027 82871232 11/19/2024 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 755.27 82855385 11/12/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 637.66
82855386 11/12/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 454.34
82858110 11/13/2024 JANITORIAL SUPP PW 60.11 2,804.55
139028 11/22/2024 act03 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC 9022418236 11/15/2024 MOBILE OFFICE PW NOV/DEC 156.12 156.12 Voucher: 139028
Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 427,154.96
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City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner
Karen Brindley, Planning and Community Development Director Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Parcel Map PM24-001 for Tentative Parcel Map TPMC23-001 to Convert two Existing Detached Single Residential Units Contained within a Duplex into Condominium Ownership Units Located at 730-750 Stratford Court (APN 300- 181-07-00)
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution approving Parcel Map PM24-001 (Attachment A).
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 730-750 Stratford Court and comprises a single lot measuring 7,994 square feet and is developed with two (2) detached, two-story residential units that were constructed in 2012 and pursuant to approved Design Review Permit DRB08- 20 and Coastal Development Permit CDP08-11. The lot is defined as a corner lot with frontages on Little Orphan Alley to the south, 8th Street to the north, and Stratford Court to the east. Access is off Stratford Court for both residences. The property is rectangular in shape, compliant with minimum size and dimensional standards for the R2 Zone (High Density Mixed Residential) and is landscaped with mature vegetation. The site’s topography is relatively flat with the property to the west terraced down at a lower elevation. All surrounding properties are developed with exclusively single-family or duplex residential structures of similar age, scale, and massing.
On August 13, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of applications TPMC23-001 and CDP24-004 via Resolution (Attachment B). On September 9, 2024, the City Council approved the Tentative Parcel Map (TPMC23-001) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP24-004) to convert an existing detached residential duplex (two detached dwelling units) to condominium ownership.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The process of condominimizing a lot is a two-step process. The first step requires approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) by Council after 1 December 2, 2024 Item 04
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Approval of PM24-001
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first securing recommendations from the Planning Commission. As part of this process, the City includes conditions with the approval of the TPM to ensure that the newly formed condominium lots will conform to applicable standards of development and not result in adverse impacts to the surrounding environment.
The second step in the process is the approval of the Parcel Map (PM24-001), which does not require a public hearing. The City Council must approve the Parcel Map (PM) if it is found to be in conformance with the previously approved TPM and all conditions of approval. The PM has been reviewed by the City’s on-call Engineering firm, Michael Baker International, and the City’s Public Works and Planning Departments for conformance with the Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) and the California Subdivision Map Act. All reviews found the PM to be compliant with all applicable standards for development and conditions of approval for TPMC23-001.
Pursuant to DMMC Chapter 24.21, a condition of approval included with TPMC23-001 required an In-lieu Housing Mitigation Fee be paid by the applicant to the City. This fee is currently established at $35 per square foot of habitable area. The habitable area between the two units is 4,393 square feet, and as a result a $153,755 fee has been paid and will be placed into the City’s Housing Assistance Fund. In addition, the applicant elected to pay an in-lieu fee of $10,930 to the City of Del Mar for road improvements along 8th Street since this property is in the project area of the 1A Undergrounding District that is currently under construction. These improvements were included as Engineering conditions of approval in TPMC23-001. The fee was calculated by the Public Works Department by utilizing the the Civil Engineer’s Cost Estimate for said improvements and incorporating the latest construction unit pricing. This fee has been paid by the applicant, and all conditions associated with TPMC23-001 have been satisfied.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City, as this is a private development proposal. All fees associated with entitlement processing, long-term maintenance, and satisfying conditions of approval have been paid for by the applicant.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This project is listed among the classes of projects determined to have less than significant adverse impacts to the environment, therefore, exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315, Class 15 (Minor Land Division), projects which involve the division of property into four or fewer parcels are exempt from environmental review. Staff has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption would apply to this project because there are no new significant environmental impacts associated with this project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.
HOUSING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not have any impact to the number of residential units in the City as the existing units will remain. An In-lieu Housing Mitigation Fee has been paid to accommodate future low-income housing efforts for the City. 2 December 2, 2024 Item 04
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Draft Resolution Approving PM24-001
Attachment B – Parcel Map PM24-001
3 December 2, 2024 Item 04
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PARCEL MAP PM24-001 TO
CONVERT AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX (AS TWO
DETACHED UNITS) TO CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP, ON LAND
LOCATED WITHIN THE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R2)
ZONING AND COASTAL OVERLAY DISTRICTS AT 730 AND 750
STRATFORD COURT, DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA (APN: 300-181-
07-00)
WHEREAS, Deal Del Mar, LLC (As the: “Applicant”) applied for Tentative Parcel Map (Condo) TPMC23-001 and Coastal Development Permit CDP24-004; and WHEREAS, the lot has two existing detached residential units constructed in 2012 pursuant to DRB08-20 and Coastal Development Permit CDP08-11; and WHEREAS, the owner now wishes to condominimize the lot into a two unit condominium lot; and
WHEREAS, the project is listed among the classes of projects determined to have less than significant adverse effect on the environment and therefore, is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions and that none of the exceptions to this exemption apply because no new adverse environmental impacts will occur; and WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Del Mar held a duly noticed public hearing to review TPMC23-001 and CDP24-004 and recommended conditional approval as proposed to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2024, the City Council of the City of Del Mar held a duly noticed public hearing and conditionally approved TPMC23-001 and CDP24-004 as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed Parcel Map (PM24-001) and found that all conditions of approval as incorporated into the conditions of approval for TPMC23- 001 have been completed and accepted, and the Parcel Map substantially conforms to TPMC23-001, the Del Mar Municipal Code and Section 66410, et seq of the California Government Code (“Subdivision Map Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Parcel Map is consistent with the Del Mar Community Plan because the proposed density of existing development conforms to the Community Plan’s requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California as follows:
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Resolution 2024-XX
1. That the Parcel Map substantially conforms to Tentative Parcel Map TPMC23- 001, approved September 9, 2024, and is hereby approved.
That the City Clerk is directed to certify approval of the Parcel Map and to submit the map to the County Recorder for recordation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 2nd day of December 2024.
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Dave Druker, Mayor
City of Del Mar
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leslie E. Devaney, City Attorney
City of Del Mar
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF DEL MAR
I, Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk of the City of Del Mar, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 2024-XX, adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2nd day of December 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSE:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Sarah Krietor
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk
City of Del Mar
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Attachment B
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City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mayor Dave Druker and Councilmember Dan Quirk
Liaisons to the Lagoon Committee
Prepared by Denise Galvan, Management Analyst
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Lagoon Committee Appointment
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council Liaisons to the Lagoon Committee recommend that the City Council appoint Nitza Leichtling to the Lagoon Committee as a voting member to serve a full three-year term starting December 2, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Lagoon Committee is charged with monitoring the preservation and enhancement of the portions of the San Dieguito and Los Penasquitos Lagoons located in the City of Del Mar, as well as actions outside the City of Del Mar that impact the lagoons. The Committee participates at both the local and regional level. Regionally, the Committee coordinates with the activities of the San Dieguito River Valley Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and monitors the lagoon’s restoration plan. Locally, the Committee monitors reports on the health of the lagoons, investigates additional public access opportunities, and encourages lagoon related educational and informational programs. The Committee also monitors and comments on all developments that may impact the two lagoons.
The Committee consists of seven (7) voting members, all of whom must be Del Mar residents.
There is currently one (1) vacancy on the Committee due to Robert B. Chase’s term expiration on October 19, 2024. City staff advertised the vacancy, and one Citizen Interest Form was received during the recruitment period from Nitza Leichtling (Attachment A). Currently, Councilmember Dan Quirk is the only assigned Council liaison to the Committee. In accordance with Council Policy 200, Mayor Druker served as the second Council Liaison to review the application and recommend the City Council appoint Nitza Leichtling for a full three-year term effective December 2, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027.
If the recommended appointment is approved by the City Council, the Committee will have a full roster with no remaining vacancies. A copy of the current Committee roster is included as Attachment B.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Citizen Interest Forms
Attachment B – Current Lagoon Committee Roster
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CITIZEN INTEREST FORM
1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar California 92014 | (858) 755-9313 | https://www.delmar.ca.us/ Form Approved 12/7/21; Revised 3/4/2024
Thank you for your interest in serving the Del Mar Community. Please use this Citizen Interest Form to apply to serve on a City of Del Mar advisory committee, Planning Commission, or Design Review Board. The City of Del Mar greatly values the many talented citizens who volunteer to serve in city government. We encourage you to get involved. Please indicate whether you are seeking to serve on the Del Mar Planning Commission, Design Review Board, or one or more of the City’s many advisory committees, and please note your order of preference indicating 1st, 2nd choice, etc.
Before making your selection, we encourage you to spend some time learning about what each entity does, what its mission is, and what your role would be if you were appointed. Please note that in addition to the general questions below to be answered by all applicants, there are also specific questions tailored to service on the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, or an advisory committee to be answered as well.
Before applying, you are encouraged to attend or watch a committee meeting and review recent committee agendas and meeting minutes. If appointed, you will be expected to attend the meetings, which typically last about 2 hours in length, or more depending on the agenda, and require about 1 hour of preparation time for each meeting. Please note that in accordance with City Council Policy 200, committee members must not miss more than three meetings in a given calendar year. Committee meeting times vary, so please review the website calendar to make sure the meeting times for the committee you are applying for work for your schedule: Public Meeting Calendar.
You can also view current committee webpages, charters, and member rosters to get more information about each committee. In accordance will Council Policy 200- City Council Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions members of the public may serve on two boards, committees or commissions concurrently except in special circumstances as determined by the Council. Additionally, the number of consecutive terms that an individual may serve on a committee is two unless the City Council makes an exception if they feel it is to the benefit of the committee to re-appoint an individual to a third term. Please note that ex-officio members are non-voting and may be non-residents.
Form Submittal: Citizen Interest Forms must be submitted by the published deadline. Forms can be submitted in-person or by mail at: Del Mar City Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014; or via email: [email protected].
IMPORTANT: Save the form on your computer prior to filling it out. Do not fill out the form in the Internet browser.
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THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law
DEL MAR CITIZEN INTEREST FORM
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Leichtling Nitza
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Del Mar, CA
Home Street Address* City, State
Business Street Address (if applicable) City, State
Home Phone Number Business Phone Number E-mail Address
II. APPLICATION DETAILS
I am interested in serving on the following Committees, Board(s) or Commission(s) in order of preference (indicate 1st, 2nd choice, etc.):
___ Arts Advisory Committee ___ Parks and Recreation Committee ___ Design Review Board ___ Planning Commission
___ Finance Committee ___ Sustainability Advisory Committee
_X__ Lagoon Committee ___ Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee
___ Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee ___ Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee
___ Other(s) (please indicate):________________
Qualifications for appointment and/or reasons for application (attach additional pages as needed):
Lover of Nature
Frequent walker/ Admirer of the Lagoon EcoSystems
Committed to Sustainability and Health of Environment
Education:
MS. Psychology
*Applicants are required to provide a physical residency address. Mailing addresses or Post Office boxes will not be accepted. The City will maintain all residency addresses strictly confidential. 3 December 2, 2024 Item 05
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law Relevant Experience (job or volunteer etc.):
previous member of Del Mar Sustainability Committee
Name all of the Del Mar Committees/Boards/Commissions that you now serve on:
none
Please name all the Boards/Commissions/Committee/Task Forces that you have served on in the past, and if you can, the dates of your service:
Optional: Please list three Del Mar residents who can provide a reference**:
NAME STREET NAME (no house
number)
Phone Number
Jan Richmond
Drew Cady
Claire McGrath
**Due to Brown Act limitations that restrict communications between Councilmembers regarding upcoming actions of the City Council, please do not include a current sitting Councilmember as a reference for your appointment.
Residency
Month Year
I have been a resident of California since: 1975
I have been a resident of San Diego County since: 1975
I have been a resident of Del Mar since: 1986
What part of town do you live in? Geographic diversity is desirable and will be taken into account.
Check the neighborhood map to verify your neighborhood. ☐ North Bluff
☐ North Beach
☒ South Beach
☐ Village Center
☐ South Bluff
☐ South Hills
☐ North Hills
☐ Valley
Are you a full-time or part-time resident of Del Mar? ☒ Full-time ☐ Part-time Is Del Mar your primary place of residence? ☒ Yes ☐ No
Are you a registered voter in Del Mar? ☒ Yes ☐ No
Trees, Sunlight and Scenic Views Committee
Sustainability Advisory Board
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THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law III. COMMITTEE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
The following are additional questions related to specific committees. Please answer the questions only for the committee(s) you are applying for.
1. Arts Advisory Committee
Membership on the Arts Advisory Committee is set by category. Which membership category do you best fit in? Select all that apply. (Note that City staff, consultants, and vendors are precluded from serving on the Arts Advisory Committee.)
☐ Resident with an art background
☐ Resident without an art background
☐ Business Owner- Art related business
☐ Del Mar Foundation Representative
☐ Del Mar Village Association Representative
☐ Ex-Officio (non-voting) – with Art related expertise
☐ Other (please explain): _________________________________________________ Describe your experience and skills as they relate to the world of community art and fine art.
Why in your opinion is public art valuable to the Del Mar community? What is your public art philosophy?
2. Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is looking for applicants with financial expertise and background.
Please describe your experience reviewing financial reports, conducting financial studies or any related experience. Please include any experience specific to public entities.
What aspects of the City’s finances most interest you and why? 5 December 2, 2024 Item 05
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law
3. Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee
Membership on the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee is set by category. Which membership category do you best fit in? (Select all that apply)
☐ Current (or within past 5 years) Finance Committee Member ☐ Business Community Member
☐ At-large Resident Member
☐ Other (please explain): ____________________________________________________
4. Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee
Which membership category do you best fit in? (Select all that apply) ☐ Business representative (can be a non-resident)
☐ Resident
☐ Other (please explain): ____________________________________________________ Do you have any special expertise or experience related to traffic and parking? If yes, please explain:
5. Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for applicants with an interest in the City’s parks and open spaces.
Please describe your personal or professional experience related to parks, open spaces, trails, public recreation or any similar experience.
What aspects of the City’s parks and recreation most interest you and why?
6. Lagoon Committee
The Lagoon Committee is looking for applicants interested in the preservation of the lagoon and surrounding area.
What aspect(s) of being on the Lagoon Committee most interest you and why? Preserving Nature and Open Space for future generations 6 December 2, 2024 Item 05
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law
7. Shores Advisory Committee
The Shores Advisory Committee is looking for applicants interested in the Shores Park property and planning process.
What aspects of being on the Shores Advisory Committee most interest you and why? Please describe your vision for the future of Shores Park.
8. Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Committee members are community leaders on environmental issues.
In what ways would you like to contribute to a more sustainable world either in your personal life or on a broader community level?
Please describe any outreach or public education efforts you have participated in related to environmental issues or in other areas. Do you have skills or experience in outreach that you could bring to the Sustainability Advisory Committee?
9. Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee
The Undergrounding Project Advisory Committee is seeking applicants with an interest in the citywide undergrounding project.
Is your utility service undergrounded? What involvement did you have, if any? What aspects of being on the Utility Undergrounding Advisory Committee most interest you? 7 December 2, 2024 Item 05
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law
10. Design Review Board and/or Planning Commission
Briefly describe your qualifications and experience as it relates to serving on the Design Review Board or Planning Commission. The required qualifications for each can be found in the Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapters 2.34 and 2.38. You will be able to provide more information at a City Council public meeting during an open interview process.
11. For All Committees: Thank you for completing the Citizen Interest Form. Is there anything else you would like to add to your application for the City Council to consider? IV. SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please review the important information below before signing and submitting your application. Please note that recommendations for appointments to City advisory committees (other than the Planning Commission and Design Review Board) are made by the Council Liaisons to that Committee. The appointments are then placed on the consent calendar for consideration for approval by the full City Council at the next available City Council meeting. For reasons of privacy, the individual candidates are not discussed at the meeting.
Additionally, the Del Mar Conflict of Interest Code requires that members of the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Finance Committee file Conflict of Interest Statements with the Administrative Services Department in conformance with the Fair Political Practices Commission and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. Other advisory committee members are not required to file Conflict of Interest Statements.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have reviewed the Committee webpage for which you are applying and that you understand the conflict of interest filing requirement, if applicable. Part of your service may include ethics and anti-harassment training upon appointment and bi-annually. Visit the City’s Conflict of Interest Code webpage to learn more about the requirement.
By submitting this application, you are signing under penalty of perjury that the information you are providing, is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. ______________8 Nov. 2024____________
Signature Date
Within three (3) business days you will receive a confirmation email that your application is received. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (858) 755-9313 and a staff member will get back to you promptly.
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City of Del Mar
Lagoon Committee
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Vice Chair
Office/Role Vice Chair
Category Voting Member
Carol Kerridge
2nd Term Feb 07, 2022 - Feb 28, 2025
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Chair
Office/Role Chair
Category Voting Member
Karen F Lare
2nd Term Oct 18, 2022 - Oct 31, 2025
Position Voting Member
Office/Role Secretary
Julie Kawasaki
2nd Term Feb 01, 2023 - Feb 28, 2026
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Voting Member
Donna Shaw
2nd Term Apr 01, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Voting Member
Jeffrey Barnouw
1st Term Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 31, 2026
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Voting Member
Udo Wahn
2nd Term Nov 01, 2023 - Nov 30, 2026
Board Roster
Lagoon Committee Page 1 of 2
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Appointing Authority City Council
Position Voting Member
Vacancy
Lagoon Committee Page 2 of 2
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City of Del Mar
Staff Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Deputy Mayor Terry Gaasterland and Councilmember Dan Quirk, Liaisons to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee
Prepared by Denise Galvan, Management Analyst
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
The Council Liaisons to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee recommend the City Council appoint Nancy Stoke to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee as a voting member for a full three-year term from December 2, 2024, through December 31, 2027.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The purpose of the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee (Committee) is to review, provide oversight, and report to the City Council on Measure Q revenues and expenditures. The Committee meets bi-annually or as-needed. A primary responsibility of the Committee is verifying that revenues from Measure Q are properly reserved for projects approved by the City Council and that related expenditures are accurately tracked.
The Committee is composed of five members: two (2) Finance Committee Members (or Finance Committee Members within the last five years), and three (3) at-large community residents of Del Mar with the goal that one (1) member is from the Del Mar business community.
There are currently two (2) vacancies on the Committee: one at-large vacancy due to the term expiration of Michael Chiappetta on December 17, 2023, and one Del Mar Business community vacancy. City staff advertised the vacancies, and one Citizen Interest Form was received during the recruitment period from Nancy Stoke (Attachment A). The Council Liaisons to the Committee reviewed the application and recommend the City Council appoint Nancy Stoke as an at-large voting member for a full three-year term starting on December 2, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027.
If the recommended appointment is approved by the City Council, the Committee will have one remaining vacancy from a member of the Del Mar business community that has historically remained vacant due to a lack of interested applicants. A copy of the current Committee roster is included as Attachment B for Council’s reference.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Citizen Interest Form
Attachment B – Committee Roster
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City of Del Mar
Measure Q Citizen Oversight
Committee
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Secretary
Category At-Large (Resident)
Tom McGreal
2nd Term Nov 19, 2021 - Nov 15, 2025
Position Vice Chair
Category Finance Committee
Member(Resident)
Steven Mcdowell
2nd Term Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 31, 2026
Appointing Authority City Council
Position Chair
Category At-Large (Resident)
K. Alan Lonbom
2nd Term Feb 20, 2024 - Feb 28, 2027
Category Business Owner/Representative
Vacancy
Appointing Authority City Council
Category At-Large (Resident)
Vacancy
Board Roster
Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee Page 1 of 1
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City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Dave Druker and Councilmember Tracy Martinez City Council Human Resources Subcommittee
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Recommended Compensation Adjustment Related to the City Manager’s Performance Evaluation
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council Human Resources Subcommittee recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving changes to the City Manager’s compensation effective December 13, 2024, and updating the Management and Professional Compensation Plan to reflect those changes (Exhibit A to Attachment A).
BACKGROUND:
The City Council began the annual City Manager evaluation process in November 2024. As part of the process, the City Council met as a group during closed session to review and discuss the City Manager’s performance for the period December 13, 2023, through December 13, 2024.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Through this collaborative effort, the City Council concluded that the City Manager’s overall performance was highly favorable and met the City Council’s expectations.
Below are some examples of the City Manager’s significant accomplishments during the evaluation period:
• Executed an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement (ENRA) with the Del Mar Fairgrounds that was approved by the 22nd District Agricultural Association (DAA) on February 20, 2024, and by City Council on March 4, 2024. • Maintained a strong and cohesive organizational work culture that is appreciated by employees and has produced a high-volume of quality work citywide. • Achieved significant progress on several important capital improvement projects for the City including the initiation of construction on Undergrounding Utility District (UUD) 1A, the completion of the final design for UUD X1A, and the completion of the San Dieguito Drive Improvements Project with construction to begin in coordination with UUD X1A.
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City Council Agenda Report
Resolution Adjusting the City Manager’s Compensation
December 2, 2024
• Made significant progress or completed several important City Council special projects including development and adoption of Short-Term Rental Regulations, presenting and implementing a citywide comprehensive streets analysis, and completion of a water and wastewater study.
• Maintained a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. • Continued to build strong working relationships with staff; the City Council; leadership at outside agencies such as the San Diego Association of Governments, North County Transit District, and California Coastal Connections, as well as city leaders throughout the County; and most importantly the Del Mar community. Members of the City Council consistently receive positive feedback from the community and others regarding the City Manager’s performance.
As part of the standard annual evaluation process, Human Resources staff conducted a market analysis of city manager salaries across the San Diego region. Based on the results of this research, the City of Del Mar City Manager’s pay is approximately 6.5% below the regional median.
Additionally, Section 7(c) of the City Manager’s employment agreement provides that:
Upon satisfactory performance, the City Council shall adjust the Manager’s compensation annually (“Annual Adjustment”), which will be based upon the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index (CPI) as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and regional compensation data, in an amount generally not less than 3% (unless CPI is less than 3%, in which case the increase may be less, consistent with CPI) nor more than 5% (even if CPI exceeds 5%). The City Council has the discretion to implement the Annual Adjustment as a base salary adjustment, one-time bonus, or a combination thereof. The Annual Adjustment will take place annually on Manager’s anniversary date (December 13), and shall be subject to taxes and other required withholdings.
The San Diego Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) from January 2023-Janaury 2024 was
3.8%. Based on the City Manager’s highly favorable performance, review of regional compensation for city managers, and CPI data over the past year, the Human Resources subcommittee recommends a 4% base salary increase for the City Manager effective December 13, 2024, as required by the City Manager’s employment agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will have a $6,430 fiscal impact to the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
However, there is no fiscal action to be taken by the City Council related to this agenda item as sufficient funds are available in the current fiscal year budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Resolution Authorizing Compensation Adjustment for City Manager Exhibit A to Attachment A – Amended Management, Professional, Confidential Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION
ADJUSTMENT FOR ASHLEY JONES AS CITY MANAGER FOR
THE CITY OF DEL MAR AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED
MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2021, the City, by and through its City Council, appointed Ashley Jones (“City Manager”) to serve as City Manager for the City of Del Mar and entered into an agreement with City Manager for such services (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the City, by and through its City Council, approved a First Amendment to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement requires that at least annually the City Council conduct an evaluation of the City Manager’s performance; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement requires that upon satisfactory performance, the City Council shall adjust the City Manager’s compensation annually, based upon regional salary data and the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the amount generally not less than 3% nor more than 5%; and
WHEREAS, through the performance evaluation process, which began in November 2024, the City Council determined that the City Manager’s overall performance for the period December 13, 2023, through December 13, 2024, was highly favorable and met the City Council’s expectations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, that the City Council hereby approves the following:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Del Mar hereby approves a 4% compensation adjustment to the City Manager’s current base salary, effective December 13, 2024, as provided for in Section 7.C of the employment Agreement.
Section 2: The City Council adopts the amended Management and Professional Compensation Plan as shown in Exhibit A to this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2
nd of December 2024.
____________________________
David Druker, Mayor
City of Del Mar
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Leslie E. Devaney, City Attorney
City of Del Mar
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF DEL MAR
I, SARAH KRIETOR, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk of the City of Del Mar, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 2024-XX, adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2
nd of December 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSE:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
City of Del Mar
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CITY OF DEL MAR
MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION PLAN
SALARY INCREASE 3.0%
POSITION TITLE RANGE
City Manager* M500 Contract 267,372.00
Assistant City Manager M900 - 218,625.84 179,864.02
Department Directors M850 - 195,201.64 160,592.88
Principal Engineer M810 - 162,227.13 133,464.66
Deputy Directors/Managers M800 - 153,044.47 125,910.06
Finance Officer M780 - 140,004.27 115,181.86
Information Technology Manager II P287 - 136,969.38 112,685.05 Public Works Operations Manager II P287 - 136,969.38 112,685.05 P276 - 122,768.91 101,002.29
Information Technology Manager I P274 - 120,349.88 99,012.14 Senior Management Analyst P274 - 120,349.88 99,012.14
Senior Planner P274 - 120,349.88 99,012.14
Public Works Operations Manager I P274 - 120,349.88 99,012.14 Maintenance & Construction Superintendent I P269 - 114,508.78 94,206.65 Associate Management Analyst P259 - 103,663.30 85,284.05 Associate Planner P259 - 103,663.30 85,284.05
Parking and Community Enforcement Lieutenant P259 - 103,663.30 85,284.05 -
Management Analyst P244 - 89,290.34 73,459.38
Assistant Planner II P244 - 89,290.34 73,459.38
Assistant Management Analyst P233 - 80,033.05 65,843.39 Lifeguard Sergeant P233 - 80,033.05 65,843.39
Assistant Planner I P229 - 76,910.17 63,274.19
*Amended on 12/2/2024 by Resolution 2024-XX
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
ANNUAL SALARY
Maintenance & Construction Superintendent II
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MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION PLAN
SALARY INCREASE 3.0%
POSITION TITLE Grade A BCDE
Assistant City Manager M900
-Hourly 86.4731 90.7967 95.3366 100.1034 105.1086
-Bi-Weekly 6,917.85 7,263.74 7,626.93 8,008.27 8,408.69 -Monthly 14,988.67 15,738.10 16,525.01 17,351.26 18,218.82 -Annual 179,864.02 188,857.22 198,300.08 208,215.09 218,625.84 Department Directors* M850
-Hourly 77.2081 81.0685 85.1219 89.3780 93.8469
-Bi-Weekly 6,176.65 6,485.48 6,809.76 7,150.24 7,507.76 -Monthly 13,382.74 14,051.88 14,754.47 15,492.19 16,266.80 -Annual 160,592.88 168,622.52 177,053.65 185,906.33 195,201.64 Principal Engineer * M810
-Hourly 64.1657 67.3740 70.7427 74.2798 77.9938
-Bi-Weekly 5,133.26 5,389.92 5,659.42 5,942.39 6,239.51 -Monthly 11,122.06 11,678.16 12,262.07 12,875.17 13,518.93 -Annual 133,464.66 140,137.90 147,144.79 154,502.03 162,227.13 Deputy Directors/Managers** M800
-Hourly 60.5337 63.5604 66.7384 70.0753 73.5791
-Bi-Weekly 4,842.69 5,084.83 5,339.07 5,606.02 5,886.33 -Monthly 10,492.51 11,017.13 11,567.99 12,146.39 12,753.71 -Annual 125,910.06 132,205.56 138,815.84 145,756.63 153,044.47 Finance Officer M780
-Hourly 55.3759 58.1447 61.0519 64.1045 67.3097
-Bi-Weekly 4,430.07 4,651.58 4,884.15 5,128.36 5,384.78 -Monthly 9,598.49 10,078.41 10,582.33 11,111.45 11,667.02 -Annual 115,181.86 120,940.96 126,988.00 133,337.40 140,004.27 Information Technology Manager II P287
Public Works Operations Manager II
-Hourly 54.1755 56.8843 59.7285 62.7149 65.8507
-Bi-Weekly 4,334.04 4,550.74 4,778.28 5,017.19 5,268.05 -Monthly 9,390.42 9,859.94 10,352.94 10,870.59 11,414.11 -Annual 112,685.05 118,319.30 124,235.26 130,447.03 136,969.38 Maintenance & Construction Superintendent II P276
-Hourly 48.5588 50.9867 53.5361 56.2129 59.0235
-Bi-Weekly 3,884.70 4,078.94 4,282.89 4,497.03 4,721.88 -Monthly 8,416.86 8,837.70 9,279.59 9,743.56 10,230.74
-Annual 101,002.29 106,052.40 111,355.02 116,922.77 122,768.91 * An additional 10% Special Compensation is paid to the Principal Engineer and Public Works Director who maintain an Engineer's License. ** Deputy Directors/Managers
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk
Deputy Chief Lifeguard/Community Services Director
Finance Manager/City Treasurer
Principal Planner/Planning Manager
Special Projects and Programs Manager
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
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CITY OF DEL MAR
MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION PLAN
SALARY INCREASE 3.0%
POSITION TITLE Grade A BCDE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
Information Technology Manager I P274
Senior Management Analyst
Senior Planner
Public Works Operations Manager I
-Hourly 47.6020 49.9821 52.4812 55.1053 57.8605
-Bi-Weekly 3,808.16 3,998.57 4,198.50 4,408.42 4,628.84 -Monthly 8,251.01 8,663.56 9,096.74 9,551.58 10,029.16
-Annual 99,012.14 103,962.75 109,160.89 114,618.93 120,349.88 Maintenance & Construction Superintendent I P269
-Hourly 45.2917 47.5562 49.9341 52.4308 55.0523
-Bi-Weekly 3,623.33 3,804.50 3,994.72 4,194.46 4,404.18 -Monthly 7,850.55 8,243.08 8,655.24 9,088.00 9,542.40
-Annual 94,206.65 98,916.99 103,862.84 109,055.98 114,508.78 Associate Management Analyst P259
Associate Planner
Parking and Community Enforcement Lieutenant
-Hourly 41.0019 43.0520 45.2046 47.4649 49.8381
-Bi-Weekly 3,280.16 3,444.16 3,616.37 3,797.19 3,987.05 -Monthly 7,107.00 7,462.35 7,835.47 8,227.25 8,638.61
-Annual 85,284.05 89,548.26 94,025.67 98,726.95 103,663.30 Management Analyst P244
Assistant Planner II
-Hourly 35.3170 37.0829 38.9370 40.8839 42.9280
-Bi-Weekly 2,825.36 2,966.63 3,114.96 3,270.71 3,434.24 -Monthly 6,121.62 6,427.70 6,749.08 7,086.53 7,440.86
-Annual 73,459.38 77,132.35 80,988.97 85,038.42 89,290.34 Assistant Management Analyst P233
Lifeguard Sergeant
-Hourly 31.6555 33.2382 34.9002 36.6452 38.4774
-Bi-Weekly 2,532.44 2,659.06 2,792.01 2,931.61 3,078.19 -Monthly 5,486.95 5,761.30 6,049.36 6,351.83 6,669.42
-Annual 65,843.39 69,135.56 72,592.34 76,221.95 80,033.05 Assistant Planner I P229
-Hourly 30.4203 31.9413 33.5384 35.2153 36.9760
-Bi-Weekly 2,433.62 2,555.30 2,683.07 2,817.22 2,958.08 -Monthly 5,272.85 5,536.49 5,813.32 6,103.98 6,409.18
-Annual 63,274.19 66,437.90 69,759.79 73,247.78 76,910.17 7 December 2, 2024 Item 07
City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Dave Druker and Councilmember Tracy Martinez DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Establishment of Council Policy Related to Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor Druker and Councilmember Martinez recommend the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving City Council Policy Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations (Exhibit A to Attachment A).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Del Mar operates under a Council-Manager form of government, as established by the general laws of California, Del Mar Municipal Code, Del Mar City Council and City Manager Guiding Principles, and the City Manager’s employment contract. Under this system, the City Council sets policies but does not manage the daily operations of the City or direct City staff. The City Manager’s role is to implement Council policies, manage City staff, and oversee daily operations.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Councilmembers occasionally receive comments and concerns from residents and members of the public regarding City operations such as issues with facilities, open space, roadways, sidewalks, City staff, or City services. The proposed City Council Policy Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations (Policy) outlines the roles and responsibilities of Councilmembers and the City Manager in responding to these public inquiries. The goal of the Policy is to ensure timely, accurate, and appropriate responses to public communications and concerns related to City operations.
The Policy states that Councilmembers should promptly refer public communications or concerns regarding City operations to the City Manager for handling. Once received, the City Manager will assess the issue, respond in a timely manner, and keep the City Council informed as appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Resolution approving the proposed City Council Policy Exhibit A to Attachment A – City Council Policy Referral of Public Communications and Concerns Regarding City Operations
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 120
PERTAINING TO THE REFERRAL OF PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING CITY
OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar operates under a Council-Manager form of government, as established by the general laws of California, Del Mar Municipal Code, Del Mar City Council and City Manager Guiding Principles, and the City Manager’s employment contract; and
WHEREAS, under a Council-Manager form of government, the City Council sets policies but does not manage the daily operations of the City or direct City staff, and the City Manager’s role is to implement Council policies, manage City staff, and oversee daily operations; and
WHEREAS, on occasion, Councilmembers receive communications from the public regarding City operations, such as issues with facilities, open space, roadways, sidewalks, City staff, or City services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify the roles and responsibilities of City Councilmembers and the City Manager in responding to public inquiries, communications, and concerns related to City operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, hereby ratifies and approves City Council Policy 120 as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council Policy 120 be incorporated into the City Council Policy Book.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2
nd of December 2024.
____________________________
Dave Druker, Mayor
City of Del Mar
__________________________
Leslie E. Devaney, City Attorney
City of Del Mar
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Resolution No. 2024-XX
ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF DEL MAR
I, SARAH KRIETOR, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk of the City of Del Mar, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 2024-XX, adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2
nd of December 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSE:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
City of Del Mar
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CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL POLICY BOOK
XXX Referral of Public Communications and
Concerns Regarding City Operations
DATE ADOPTED: X/X/XXXX
BY RESOLUTION: 2024-XX
PAGES: PAGE 1 OF 1
BACKGROUND:
The City of Del Mar operates under a Council-Manager form of government, as established by the general laws of California, Del Mar Municipal Code, Del Mar City Council and City Manager Guiding Principles, and the City Manager’s employment contract. In this system, the City Council sets policies but does not manage the daily operations of the City or direct City staff. The City Manager’s role is to implement Council policies, manage City staff, and oversee daily operations.
PURPOSE:
This policy defines the roles and responsibilities of City Councilmembers and the City Manager in responding to public inquiries related to City operations. Its goal is to ensure timely, accurate, and appropriate responses to residents' and the general public’s communications and concerns related to City operations.
POLICY:
When Councilmembers receive communications from the public regarding City operations (such as issues with facilities, open space, roadways, sidewalks, City staff, or City services) they should promptly refer these communications to the City Manager for handling. Once received, the City Manager will assess and respond in a timely manner and keep the City Council informed as appropriate.
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City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Nestor Machado, Management Analyst
Karen Brindley, Planning and Community Development Director Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Encroachment Permit EP 24-115 to Retain Existing Fencing and Drainage Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way at 1737 Grand Avenue.
Applicant: Jeff Kohn
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) conditionally approving Long-term Major Encroachment Permit (EP) 24-115 to retain private encroachments at 1737 Grand Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
On September 16, 2024, the Applicant filed an application to remove unpermitted encroachments in the form of vegetation, irrigation lines, and approximately 60 feet of a five-foot-tall wrought iron fence in the unimproved (paper) alley immediately south of the property at 1737 Grand Avenue. During staff’s review of the application, it was discovered that portions of the same perimeter iron fence and an adjacent concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property line encroaches approximately two feet into the public right-of-way.
Staff determined that the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch were approved by the City (EP08-78) to be fully on the property at 1737 Grand Avenue but were partially installed over the property line into public right-of-way during the development of the lot sometime between 2006 and 2009. The Applicant is requesting that the City Council approve Long-term Major EP24-115 for those portions of the encroaching iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property, as discussed further in this report.
A site plan depicting the removal of the unpermitted encroachments in the paper alley south of the property and the encroaching portions of the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property that would be permitted under Long-term Major EP24-115 is included as Attachment B.
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EP24-115 (1737 Grand Avenue)
December 2, 2024
As part of the EP, the Applicant will relocate the encroaching iron fence on the south side of the property onto private property and remove the other unpermitted encroachments in the paper alley, which includes irrigation lines and Podocarpus hedges (Exhibit A to Attachment C). The Podocarpus hedges will be relocated from the paper alley to the Applicant’s property. The Applicant will install Coyote Bush ground cover in the paper alley to stabilize the grade and prevent erosion. The planting of the Coyote Bush ground cover is exempt from requiring an EP per DMMC §23.28.050 so long as the vegetation will not exceed a height of thirty inches at the time of installation or at maturity.
In addition, a standalone six-by-five-foot iron gate installed without City authorization east of the property and in the public-right-of way at the top of a slope, adjacent to Camino Del Mar, will be removed by the Applicant under the proposed EP (Exhibit B to Attachment C). However, a set of wood stairs supported by a retaining wall and vegetation previously authorized by EP08-78 within this area would remain.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Under Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) §23.28.020, a Long-term Major Encroachment Permit is defined as any improvement designed to or having a permanent appearance and intended for use for a period of 365 days or more and includes, but is not limited to, structures or portions thereof, balconies, cornices and other architectural projections, awnings, below grade vaults, earth-retaining structures extending 12-inches or more in height above the adjacent grade, planter boxes, ramps, fences or walls, and curbs extending 12-inches or more in height above the adjacent grade.
Required Findings
Pursuant to DMMC § 23.28.070, there are six (6) required findings for approval of a Longterm Major Encroachment Permit that generally relate to public safety, intended use of the right-of-way, community character, aesthetics, and conversion of public land for private use. An EP shall only be approved if the City Council can make all six findings:
Finding 1: That the issuance of the EP will not endanger public health, safety or welfare, or the surrounding property.
Retaining portions of the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property would not endanger the public’s health, safety, or welfare, nor would it endanger the surrounding property. The fence has been in this location for many years with no record of incident or reported adverse impact. The fence has and will continue to act as a safety barrier between the Applicant’s backyard and the public right-of-way due to the steep slope and high retaining wall in the back of the property.
Finding 2: That the issuance of the EP will not unreasonably interfere with the intended use of a City Right-of-Way or Easement.
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EP24-115 (1737 Grand Avenue)
December 2, 2024
The existing encroachments that would be authorized under the EP will not unreasonably interfere with the use of the paper alley and will not block the accessible route of travel because there are no plans to develop the land in the public right-of-way. The topography is steep and the City has no plans to create an accessible public trail. If the City of Del Mar identifies a future need for this public area, the EP is conditioned to be revocable, and the property owner is obligated to remove the private improvements/encroachment.
Finding 3: That the issuance of the EP will not have an adverse impact on the welfare of the community or on the community’s appearance or aesthetics.
The existing encroachments have been in the City’s right-of-way for many years without any known complaints from the public and is consistent with the appearance of other properties in the area.
Finding 4: That the issuance of the EP will not cause an unnecessary change in the character of the community.
The existing encroachments are consistent with other fences and vegetation located in the community and as a result will not cause any unnecessary changes to the character of the community. The area surrounding the property and neighboring properties is mature vegetation within a hilly slope. The existing fence is not visible from public view.
Finding 5: That the issuance of the EP will not be to the detriment of the interests of the general public.
The private improvements have not and will not interfere with any present or future public use. The encroachments do not interfere with existing public use of the surrounding rightof-way nor does the City have plans to transition the right-of-way into public access in the foreseeable future.
Finding 6: The proposed Encroachment will not convert significant area of public property to private use.
The existing encroachments extend approximately two feet into the public right-of-way. The fence and concrete drainage ditch are located near a steeply sloped area at the northeast and southeast corner of the property that is shielded from public view. This area is not used by the public because of the steep slope.
Staff consulted with the Public Works Department, Community Services Department, and City Manager’s office and determined that retaining the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property would not endanger public’s health, safety, or welfare, nor would it endanger the surrounding property. The fence has been in this location for many years with no record of incident or reported adverse impact. The fence has and will continue to act as a safety barrier between the Applicant’s backyard and the 3 December 2, 2024 Item 09
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EP24-115 (1737 Grand Avenue)
December 2, 2024
public right-of-way due to the steep slope and high retaining wall in the back of the property. As shown in the photographs in Attachment C, the Applicant’s backyard is at a significantly lower grade than the slope in the public right-of-way to the east. If the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch were removed, it may make the area less safe (e.g., fall hazard) than if the encroachments remain in place given the steepness of the location and the drop off onto the private property below.
As a condition of approval of the requested EP, a covenant will be recorded on the property that would require that all private improvements in the public right-of-way be maintained by the property owner in accordance with the EP and the owner will be required to indemnify the City should there be a claim of liability. As is typical with EPs, the permit conditions and covenants will ensure that should the City need this public space in the future, the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch will be removed by the owner at their sole expense. Based on the above, all required findings can be found to be satisfied. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Long-term Major EP24-115.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact or action to be taken by the Council related to this agenda item, as this is a private development proposal. All fees associated with entitlement processing are paid for by the Applicant.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project has been analyzed and determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d)(Class 1 – Existing Facilities), in that the Project proposes retention of an existing structure. Further, it has been determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a Categorical Exemption are applicable because the project will not generate any significant environmental impacts. (See: Guidelines Section 15300.2).
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This is an operational item and is not included in the City Council’s list of Goals & Priorities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Resolution Approving EP24-115
Attachment B – Site Plan
Attachment C – Photographs of Existing Encroachments to Remain Exhibit A to Attachment C – Paper Alley Encroachments to be Removed Exhibit B to Attachment C – Standalone Gate to be Removed 4 December 2, 2024 Item 09
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 24-115 TO
RETAIN PORTIONS OF AN EXISTING WROUGHT IRON FENCE
AND DRAINAGE DITCH THAT EXTEND INTO THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AT
1737 GRAND AVENUE (APN: 299-220-58-00) IN DEL MAR,
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar (City) is the owner of the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, Jeff Kohn (Applicant) has filed an application for an Encroachment Permit (EP24-115) seeking approval to allow portions of the existing wrought iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property to remain within the public right-of-way (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, additionally the Applicant seeks City authorization to perform the work to remove approximately 60 feet of fencing that is encroaching into the right-of-way on the south side of the property and relocate onto private property, remove Podocarpus shrubs from the unimproved (paper) alley south and adjacent to 1737 Grand Avenue, and removal of a unpermitted standalone six-by-five foot iron gate adjacent to Camino Del Mar; and WHEREAS, the property currently has an approved Encroachment Permit (EP08- 78) for the existing vegetation in the right-of-way on the east side of the property, a set of wooden stairs from the backyard to the right-of-way , and a bark trail for maintenance access to the permitted vegetation in the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapter 23.28 requires an Encroachment Permit (EP) for any private improvements within the public right-of-way; specifically, any improvements that extend at least 12 inches above the level of the sidewalk, roadway, or adjacent grade require City Council approval; and WHEREAS, Section 23.28.070 of the DMMC provides that an Encroachment Permit may be approved or conditionally approved only if the Council makes all of the findings set forth in Section 23.28.070(C) as noted in the below; and WHEREAS, in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is listed among the classes of projects determined to have less than significant adverse effect on the environment and, therefore, is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) Class 1 – Existing Facilities in that the project proposes retaining an existing encroachment by an accessory structure; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the City Council of the City of Del Mar held a duly noticed public hearing to review the referenced entitlements, and at which time all persons desiring to be heard were heard; and
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WHEREAS, oral and written evidence was submitted and considered to include without limitation:
a. Plans submitted by the applicant;
b. Written information submitted with the application;
c. Agenda Report, dated December 2, 2024, incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein; and
e. Additional information submitted and testimony provided during the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar that Encroachment Permit EP24-115 is hereby approved based on the following findings in DMMC Chapter 23.28.070(C):
Findings:
1. Retaining the iron fence and concrete drainage ditch on the east side of the property would not endanger the public’s health, safety, or welfare, nor would it endanger the surrounding property. The fence and drainage ditch have been in this location for many years with no record of incident or reported adverse impact. The fence has and will continue to act as a safety barrier between the Applicant’s backyard and the public right-of-way due to the steep slope and high retaining wall in the back of the property.
2. The existing encroachments that would be authorized under the EP will not unreasonably interfere with the use of the paper alley and will not block the accessible route of travel because there are no plans to develop the land in the public right-of-way. The topography is steep and the City has no plans to create an accessible public trail. If the City of Del Mar identifies a future need for this public area, the Encroachment Permit is conditioned to be revocable, and the property owner is obligated to remove the private improvements/encroachment.
3. The existing encroachments will not have an adverse impact on the welfare of the community or on the community’s appearance or aesthetics, because the encroachments have been located in the City’s right-of-way for many years without any known complaints from the public and is consistent with the appearance of other properties in the area.
4. The existing encroachments are consistent with other fences and vegetation located in the community and as a result will not cause any unnecessary changes to the character of the community. The area surrounding the property and neighboring properties is mature vegetation within a hilly slope. The existing fence is not visible from public view.
5. The private improvements have not and will not interfere with any present or future public use. The encroachments do not interfere with existing public use of the Attachment A 6 December 2, 2024 Item 09
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surrounding right-of-way nor does the City have plans to transition the right-of-way into public access in the foreseeable future.
6. The existing encroachments extend approximately two feet into the public right-ofway. The fence and concrete drainage ditch are located near a steeply sloped area at the northeast and southeast corner of the property that is shielded from public view. This area is not used by the public because of the steep slope.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that approval of EP24-115 shall be subject to the following conditions:
General Conditions:
GC-2 [Development authorization limited to plan set]
This permit is granted based on submitted application materials dated November 5, 2024, and so identified by the staff of the Del Mar Planning and Community Development Department. Revisions to these plans and/or any proposals for modification to the project shall require review and prior authorization from the appropriate entities of the City of Del Mar.
GC- 4 [Indemnification]
By accepting this permit and implementing the development authorized herein, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and save the City of Del Mar, its authorized agents, officers, representatives and employees harmless from and against any and all penalties, liabilities, annoyances, or loss resulting from claims or court action and arising out of any accident, loss or damage to persons or property happening or occurring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under the permit granted pursuant to the application or by reason of the owner's installation, operation, maintenance or removal of the encroachment.
GC-6 [Compliance with Conditions]
The applicant/owner hereby agrees to do all work and otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of this permit, and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of Del Mar and/or other public agency.
GC-7 [Revocation of permit due to noncompliance with conditions] This permit may be revoked by the City if noncompliance is noted to the applicant and satisfactory action is not taken by the applicant or his/her agents to achieve compliance within twenty-four (24) hours of notice.
GC-21 [No Transfer in Property Interest]
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The granting of an encroachment permit pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute the transfer or relinquishment of any ownership or interest held by the City over the public right-of-way, nor shall such permit confer any vested or proprietary rights upon the holder of the permit beyond the right to utilize the encroachment area in the manner authorized by the permit and subject to all of the conditions set forth herein.
The applicant/owner agrees to protect all survey markers and monuments in the vicinity of the work and agrees to replace any markers or monuments, if damaged, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
Document Conditions:
DC-1 [Recordation of a Covenant]
Prior to the commencement of work, the applicant shall record a covenant (at the applicant’s expense) against the deed for the property benefited by the approved Encroachment Permit setting forth the terms and conditions of the Permit, including the requirement for applicant’s maintenance/responsibility and removal of the encroachment upon demand by the City. The covenant shall run with the land and shall be binding on future owners and assigns. The form and content of the covenant shall be to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and City Manager.
DC-2 [Certificate of Insurance]
The applicant/owner shall provide a Certificate of Insurance covering the encroachment and naming the City as an additional insured.
SP-2 [Encroachment Permit Revocation]
At the City’s discretion, the Encroachment Permit may be revoked at any time and the property owner will be required to remove the private improvement from the City right-ofway.
Public Works Conditions:
PW-1 [Notification of Public Works Department prior to and after Completion of Work] The applicant agrees to notify the Director of Public Works in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of time when work authorized in this permit will be started.
Applicant shall state the EP number, original date of approval and a short description of the work. Submit via email to [email protected]. Additionally, upon completion of the work, the applicant agrees to immediately notify the Director of Public Works in writing of such completion. Any improvement or modification of the right-of-way shall be subject to inspection and approval of work from the Public Works Director’s representative.
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PW-8 [No Removal of Street Signs/Monuments]
No traffic or street signs of any kind are to be moved for any reason without first obtaining permission from the Director of Public Works.
PW-18 [Public Works Inspection]
Permittee shall schedule inspections with the Public Works Department (858) 755-3294 at least 24 hours prior to need as follows:
a. Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter and other Concrete Work – Pre-pour and Final
b. Street Excavation – T-Cut and Final
c. Sewer – Lateral Capping during Demolition and New Lateral Connection to Main
d. All Other Encroachment Activity – Final
PW [Custom Condition]
Disturbed areas shall be filled, level, and compacted. Any debris associated with work shall be cleared from City property.
PW [Custom Condition]
Applicant shall assure that any soil disturbances and excavations are compacted and have erosion control measures during revegetation process.
Parking Conditions:
PE-1 [Abide by all Signage, Markings, and Vehicle Codes] The applicant agrees to park legally at all times unless specifically authorized in advance via an Encroachment Permit. Any activity specifically approved must be adequately signed and monitored to ensure compliance with the encroachment permit and public safety.
a) All corners, sight lines, intersections and traffic lanes must be kept free from obstruction
b) Loading and unloading must occur actively and with minimal impact to traffic or pedestrians
c) All vehicles must stay well clear of all public and private driveways (minimum of 5 feet)
d) No parking that will obstruct bikes lanes or endanger pedestrians e) All vehicles will be currently registered with the state of California and display current tabs or temporary plates
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f) All vehicles must be in compliance with vehicle code regulations regarding proper lights and relevant safety equipment
g) City meters must be paid, and time limits followed with no exceptions PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, State of California, at a Regular Meeting held on the 2nd day of December 2024. ____________________________
Dave Druker, Mayor
City of Del Mar
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
Leslie E. Devaney, City Attorney
City of Del Mar
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ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF DEL MAR
I, Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk of the City of Del Mar, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2024-XX, adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 2nd day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSE:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____ _____
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
City of Del Mar
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NEW COYOTE BUSH
GROUNDCOVER AT PAPER ALLEY
NEW PODOCARPUS GRACILIOR
INSIDE FENCE, ON 1737 GRAND
PAPER ALLEY
PROPERTY LINE
RELOCATE 60" FENCE TO INSIDE
PROPERTY LINE; TIE INTO EXISTING FENCE AT WEST AND EAST PROPERTY LINE. FENCE IS TO BE NON-OPERABLE (NO ACCESS GATE) TO PAPER ALLEY
EXISTING FENCE AT TOP
OF RETAINING WALL ALONG EAST PROPERTY LINE TO REMAIN
EXISTING IRRIGATION LINES ARE TO BE
REMOVED FROM CITY EASEMENT
EXISTING RESIDENCE
1737 GRAND AVE.
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5 2
'
5 9
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E
1 1
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4 5
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N26°
03'
43"W
72 .16'
EXISTING GATE ADJACENT TO
CAMINO DEL MAR TO BE
REMOVED (NOT SHOWN,
OUTSIDE BOUNDS OF SITE PLAN)
EXISTING DRAINAGE
DITCH (GRAY HATCH) AT TOP OF RETAINING WALL ALONG EAST PROPERTY LINE TO REMAIN Attachment B
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Attachment C
View from the Applicant’s backyard
looking east depicting the retaining
wall with the concrete drainage ditch
and 5’ iron fence which are the
encroaching features to be retained.
Existing concrete drainage
ditch. Proposal to retain
this encroaching feature.
Existing 5’ iron fence encroaching 2 feet
into the right-of-way at the northeast
and southeast corner. Proposal to retain
this encroaching feature.
Existing concrete drainage
ditch. Proposal to retain
this encroaching feature
Existing 5’ iron fence encroaching 2 feet
into the right-of-way at the northeast and
southeast corner. Proposal to retain this
encroaching feature.
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Exhibit Ato Attachment C
Podocarpus Hedges.
Unpermittedencroachment
toberemovedandplaced
within Applicant’sproperty.
Irrigationline. Unpermitted
encroachment tobe
removedfrom Paper Alley.
Paper Alley on the
South Side of the
Applicant’s Property
Removeexistingfence
onsouthsideofthe
propertyandrelocateto
privateproperty.
Coyote Bush ground cover to
beplantedinthe Paper Alley
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Exhibit B to Attachment C
Unpermitted encroachment
to be removed
Standalone Gate Adjacent to
Camino Del Mar
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City of Del Mar
Agenda Report
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Matt Bator, AICP, Principal Planner
Karen Brindley, Planning and Community Development Director Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Identification of Issues for Updating the Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight Regulations
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive an informational update and provide feedback and direction regarding proposed issue areas to be amended in the City’s Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight regulations.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 includes updating Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapter 23.51, also known as the Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight (TSVS) Ordinance, and the City’s Tree Policy Manual and associated code/regulations (DMMC Chapter 23.50) with the goal of protecting and enhancing the City’s urban forest tree canopy while managing the City’s wildfire risk.
On October 7, 2024, staff presented to the City Council nine “guiding principles” to inform and influence the updating of the TSVS. The City Council received public testimony, discussed the draft guiding principles, and provided additional direction to ensure that the preservation of “sunlight,” in addition to scenic views, is given equal weight in the guiding principles and revisions to the TSVS regulations. The guiding principles have been included as Attachment A.
DISCUSSION:
Since the City Council’s acceptance of the guiding principles, staff has evaluated the reoccurring issues that have arisen while processing TSVS applications since the original adoption of the TSVS Ordinance (No. 747) in July 2002. Additionally, staff has reviewed information and reports pertaining to view regulations in twenty-seven (27) other jurisdictions, identifying common implementation issues and how the respective regulations have been modified and improved over time.
Through this research staff has identified a series of amendments/revisions that implement the guiding principles and the direction they provide for improvement of Del Mar’s TSVS regulations, process, and procedures. Staff also met with the City Council’s 1 December 2, 2024 Item 10
City Council Agenda Report
TSVS Update – Issue Identification
December 2, 2024
Planning Process Subcommittee (Mayor Druker and Deputy Mayor Gaasterland) as part of this issue identification process.
Of the five issue areas identified, staff is seeking early input and direction prior to proceeding with draft language for introduction of an ordinance to amend the TSVS regulations (DMMC Chapter 23.51). The five specific issues are related to: 1) the time period for which view restoration can be sought; 2) required findings for determining unreasonable scenic view and/or sunlight obstruction; 3) cost apportionment; 4) claims against City trees; and 5) unregulated hedge heights. Staff review and discussion of these issue areas is provided in Attachment B, and each discussion includes a specific policy question, associated background information, staff’s recommendation, and the guiding principles that apply. Following the five policy inquiries is a list of additional sections and components of the TSVS regulations identified for proposed revision.
Staff requests that the City Council review and provide feedback and direction as to whether staff should proceed with drafting amendments to DMMC Chapter 23.51 as indicated and recommended in Attachment B.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal action to be taken by the City Council related to this agenda item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact on receiving the report. The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it will not have a potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and is not subject to CEQA.
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
Updating the Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight Ordinance is an identified Tier 2 Council priority for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – TSVS Update Guiding Principles
Attachment B – Identification of TSVS Issues and Potential Revisions 2 December 2, 2024 Item 10
TSVS Code/Process Update
“Guiding Principles”
(Accepted by City Council on 10/7/2024)
1. Ensure administration of the new regulations will not overburden City resources (including staff/legal resources);
2. Establish objective application criteria and processing framework;
3. Rely upon precise, objective, and documentable decision findings to reduce appeals and legal challenges to the greatest extent possible;
4. Incorporate a clear and expedited process for applications involving “City” and “Protected” trees;
5. Ensure an equitable cost allocation process to initiate the view/sunlight restoration process, perform view restoration work, and maintain restored scenic views;
6. Encourage and create a pathway for neighbors to seek an alternative route to successful dispute resolution outside of the City TSVS process;
7. Balance and acknowledge the needs of private view/sunlight protection with all benefits provided by tree and vegetation growth, the goals of the Climate Action Plan, the goals and provisions of the Design Review process and the City’s tree policies and regulations;
8. Address the applicability of “accidental” views (downed trees, fire impacts, etc.) and “good neighbor” view creation in the context of view rights established by the regulations;
9. Provide an objective balance between the privacy provided by hedges and a neighbor’s established scenic views and/or sunlight through consideration of height regulations.
ATTACHMENT A
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TSVS Issue Identification for Code Amendment
Issue #1: Rights Established (DMMC §23.51.030)
“A person shall have the right to seek restoration and preservation of Scenic Views or Sunlight that existed at the time they purchased or occupied a property or in the last ten years, whichever is shorter…”
Policy Question - Should the “ten-year” criteria be kept, changed, or eliminated? • Most view Ordinances allow for view rights dating back to property purchase, Ordinance adoption, or both.
• In order for residents to be able to use the new TSVS Ordinance to restore views obstructed prior to its adoption, the (then) City Council determined that going back ten years was an appropriate amount of time.
• Del Mar is the only city with a view Ordinance that provides a specified time limit in addition to the purchase/occupancy date.
• When the regulations were being created, it was important to the Council that property buyers would not have a right to a view that didn’t exist at the time of purchase.
Staff Recommendation – Replace “ten years” with “the adoption of Ordinance No. 747 (July 1, 2002). This will allow residents to seek restoration of scenic views and/or sunlight obstructed since the time they purchased the property, or since adoption of the TSVS process, whichever timeframe is shorter.
Associated Guiding Principle - #1 Ensure administration of the new regulations will not overburden City resources (including staff/legal resources) Issue #2: Standards of Determining Unreasonable Obstruction (Findings) are not Objective
Policy Question - Should the criteria in the City’s Design Guidelines and California Solar Shade Control Act be used to make the Standards of Review “objective?” • 100% view restoration was never the intent of the TSVS Ordinance, otherwise the word “unreasonable” would not have been incorporated as a metric. • Objective criteria for view obstruction have already been adopted by City Council for proposed projects subject to Design Guidelines and considered by the Design Review Board.
• California Solar Shade Control Act criteria can be referenced to locally enforce existing State Code.
• DMMC §23.51.050(B) (“Standards for Determining Unreasonable Obstruction”) factors 8-17 are already stated in DMMC §23.51.060 as “Criteria for Determining Appropriate Restorative Action.”
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• Thirty-six (36) applications have been submitted to the City in twenty-two (22) years since the regulations became effective:
o Fifteen (15) resulted in City decisions (including five being denied); and o Only one (1) out of ten (10) determinations of unreasonable view obstruction resulted in an order to remove a tree (Deftos/White).
o Updated application submittal materials will include photographic documentation and exhibits that visually calculate the percentage of obstruction.
Staff Recommendation – Narrow the “Standards of Review” down to specific, objective, verifiable findings of fact (5 or 6) for each view obstruction scenario (Scenic View, Sunlight to Solar Panels, Sunlight to Primary Living Area (PLA)).
Associated Guiding Principles:
#1 Ensure administration of the new regulations will not overburden City resources (including staff/legal resources); and #2 Establish objective application criteria and processing framework”
Issue #3: Allocation of Costs
Policy Question – Should some of the cost burden of the TSVS process be shifted to the Tree Owner and if so, how?
• The original apportionment of assigning all of the financial burden on the Applicant has been changed or updated by most jurisdictions to include the Tree Owner to some degree.
• Assigning part of the cost burden on the Tree Owner will encourage alternative conflict resolution.
• Improvement of the TSVS process by requiring more technical information at submittal, being more objective, and reducing staff time should reduce application costs.
Staff Recommendation - Inclusion of the following revisions:
A. Application fee should remain the responsibility of the Applicant.
B. Restoration cost is split 50/50 for Trees/Vegetation planted or sprouted after July 1, 2002 (initial adoption of TSVS Ordinance).
C. Tree Owner pays 100%:
i. When refuses to resolve early or mediate;
ii. Plants tree/vegetation against written objection of neighbor (Applicant);
iii. For all on-going maintenance trimming in accordance with Restoration Plan; and
iv. Applicant pays 100% for all other circumstances.
D. The applicant pays restoration costs in all other cases. 5 December 2, 2024 Item 10
Associated Guiding Principles - #5 Ensure an equitable cost allocation process to initiate the view/sunlight restoration process, perform view restoration work, and maintain restored scenic views; and #6 Encourage and create a pathway for neighbors to seek an alternative route to successful dispute resolution outside of the City TSVS process Issue #4: View/Sunlight Obstruction by City Trees
Policy Question – How should TSVS claims be handled when the obstruction is caused by City trees?
• City has been a “good neighbor” relative to the TSVS process, working with residents to resolve the view blockage concern through the Encroachment Permit process, allowing the Applicant to trim City trees in order to restore views when appropriate.
• The City’s process for addressing City trees is not defined in the Ordinance. • Trimming and cost have always been resident responsibility, but City trimming could be a consideration to discuss when the subject tree is identified for routine City trimming within the next trimming cycle.
Staff Recommendation – Differentiate City trees that are in the right-of-way fronting a private property vs. City trees in parks, medians, and City-owned lots. Residents are responsible for trees between the street and their property line. For “City Trees,” create new DMMC subsection that includes a process similar to TSVS that uses the Encroachment Permit process, making the TSVS determination a staff decision, appealable to the City Council.
Associated Guiding Principle - #4 Incorporate a clear and expedited process for applications involving “City” and “Protected” trees
Issue #5: Hedge Height Regulations
Policy Question - Should the City consider creating regulatory height limits for hedges, similar to or the same as fence heights regulations?
• Thirteen (13) of twenty-six (26) jurisdictions with View Ordinances surveyed also have hedge height restrictions.
• Most jurisdictions with hedge regulations consider hedges the same as fences in the front, rear and side yard setbacks.
• Need to consider how existing over-height hedges would be addressed. • Approximately 1/3 of all TSVS application submitted since 2002 involved hedges or hedge-like plantings of trees.
• Could add “hedges” where applicable in DMMC Section 30.86.090.A.1-3 (Fences/Retaining Walls), and this would not require a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA).
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Staff Recommendation – Regulate hedges with heights found to be appropriate by the City Council. Incorporating hedges into DMMC §30.86.090 would not allow hedges to exceed six (6) feet in most setback areas, solving traffic sightline issues, “tunnel effect” on streets, etc. Hedges taller than the fence/wall regulations could be planted in the “buildable” area of the lot and would be more susceptible to TVSV claims.
Associated Guiding Principle - #9 Provide an objective balance between the privacy provided by hedges and a neighbor’s established scenic views and/or sunlight through consideration of height regulations
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Additional Proposed TSVS
Amendments/Revisions
The following have been identified as proposed revisions to the TSVS regulations, process, and procedures.
A. Various revisions and additions to definitions section of Del Mar Municipal Code Chapter 23.51 (TSVS).
B. Prohibit “group” applications (multiple properties seeking restoration) C. Require application materials to include a tree report and restoration recommendation from a certified arborist (at the cost of the applicant).
D. Add allowances and limitations on requested postponements of the public hearing.
E. Prohibit significantly excessive restoration costs.
F. Transfer oversight of Restorative Action from Planning staff to a 3rd Party. 8 December 2, 2024 Item 10
City of Del Mar
Council Liaison Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Martinez
DATE: December 2, 2024
November DMVA Board Meeting
Informational Report/Highlights:
New DMVA executives were elected due to KC Vafiadis stepping down. The new Chair is Drew Vick (Monarch) and Joshua McSpadden (US Bank) Treasurer. Bob Gregson will remail as Promotions Chair.
Breeders Cup was a huge success and will return next year. Some shop owners shared that business was down during Breeders Cup. It was shared that shoppers stayed away from Del mar during this time and attendees were busy at events at hotels and at the racetrack. There will be further discussion on how to draw people to shops next year.
Jen Grove stated that she is planning on expanding the Shore Saver program. More details to come
There are many holiday events scheduled. Please see attached.
November NCTD Board Meeting
1. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members: honored outgoing Board Members Sharon Jenkins and Kellie Hinze by recognizing their distinguished service
2. Bus Insourcing Procurements: The Board provided authorization to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute contracts necessary to effectively insource NCTD’s bus operations. NCTD notified its bus contractor that NCTD would resume direct operations and maintenance of its bus, paratransit and microtransit services on July 1, 2025. Over the next six months, NCTD will need to establish contracts for various aspects of the operation, including fuel, parts, and safety equipment. NCTD will leverage existing contracts and utilize the Board’s authorization to expedite the procurement processes for these goods and services. The Board will ratify the contracts executed by the CEO on a quarterly basis.
3. Bus Operations Property Purchase: The Board authorized the CEO to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a 2.71-acre parcel adjacent to NCTD’s bus operations division in Oceanside. NCTD is currently space-constrained at this facility, which is comprised of four parcels totaling approximately 10 acres. NCTD 1 December 2, 2024 Items XI-F, XII-D
City Council Liaison Report
December 2, 2024
recently began construction of the hydrogen fueling station at this site to support 35 new hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. The purchase of this parcel will allow NCTD to repurpose existing space to provide additional employee parking and other functions critical to bus operations. Following the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, NCTD will begin the development of a capital project for this parcel, which the Board will have the opportunity to review in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-FY2030 Capital Improvement Plan slated to go before the Board on January 16, 2025.
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