CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2025
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 Terry Gaasterland called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Terry Gaasterland; Deputy Mayor Tracy Martinez; Councilmembers Dan Quirk (arrived at 4:52 p.m.) and John Spelich
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leslie Devaney reported that the June 2, 2025, Closed Session will occur immediately following open session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gaasterland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Gaasterland opened public oral communication and the following people spoke:
1) Amy Cheshire with one donation of time from Shirli Weiss 2) Diana Kutlow representing Senator Catherine Blakespear Mayor Gaasterland closed public oral communication.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Ashley Jones reported on the Updated Notice of Preparation (NOP) released by the the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project, the public comment period for which closes on June 30, 2025, and City Council’s consideration of the City’s formal comment letter at the June 16, 2025, City Council meeting; and provided information about the City’s oncall services number, (858) 756-1126, to be used to report non-life-threatening, after-hours operational emergencies.
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PRESENTATIONS
ITEM 1: Proclamation Honoring Linda Chisari as the Del Mar Community Connections Volunteer of the Year (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1201-5)
Mayor Gaasterland presented a proclamation honoring Linda Chisari as the Del Mar Community Connections Volunteer of the Year.
Mayor Gaasterland opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Ashley Simpkins
2) Betty Wheeler
3) Frank Chisari
Mayor Gaasterland closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on appreciation to Linda Chisari for her service to the Del Mar Community.
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.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SPELICH, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR MARTINEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2 THROUGH 11. (VOTE 4-0) Ayes: Mayor Gaasterland; Deputy Mayor Martinez; Councilmembers Quirk and Spelich; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 19, 2025 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING (CLERK’S MINUTES BOOK)
Council approved the minutes, on consent.
ITEM 3: RATIFICATION OF LIST OF DEMANDS, DATED JUNE, 2, 2025 (CLERK’S FILE NO. 201-3)
Council approved the list of demands, on consent.
ITEM 4: WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-4) Council waived the reading of ordinances, on consent.
ITEM 5: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION (CCC) MODIFICATIONS TO THE SENATE BILL 9 IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE NO. 996 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 2023, TO AMEND THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE APRIL 9, 2025, COASTAL
COMMISSION CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION DECISION RELATING TO TWO-UNIT
AND URBAN LOT SPLIT DEVELOPMENT IN SINGLE DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-4,401-9)
Council adopted Ordinance 1018, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE City Council Regular Minutes
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CHAPTERS 23.07, 24.66, 30.13, 30.15, AND 30.93 AS ADOPTED BY PROSPECTIVE ORDINANCE NO. 996; ALL RELATING TO AMENDMENTS REQUIRED BY THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR THE CITY TO OBTAIN FINAL CERTIFICATION OF THE SENATE BILL 9 IMPLEMENTATION REGULATIONS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT”, on consent.
ITEM 6: AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC.
FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1) Council approved the First Amendment to the Agreement with True North Compliance Services, Inc. for Building and Safety Services extending the term for an additional fiveyear period ending June 30, 2030; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Amendment, on consent.
ITEM 7: AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1) Council approved a professional services agreement with Davis Farr, LLP to provide audit services to the City for an initial three-year period effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any subsequent term extension amendments provided for in the agreement contingent upon satisfactory performance by the consultant, on consent.
ITEM 8: RESTRUCTURING THE SALE OF RECLAIMED WATER TO THE 22ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1)
Council adopted Resolution 2025-12, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2000-19 ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RECYCLED WATER SERVICE”; approved an Agreement with the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Regarding Delivery of Reclaimed Water and Delegation of Responsibilities Under the Water Recycling Act of 1991; approved the Fourth Amendment to the Reclaimed Water Sales Agreement with the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority and the 22nd District Agricultural Association; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and the Fourth Amendment, on consent.
ITEM 9: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SENATE BILL 1 FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-7, 803-3)
Council adopted Resolution 2025-13, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017”, on consent.
ITEM 10: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE 2025 ASPHALT ROADWAY REPAIRS (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1)
Council awarded a $60,000 construction contract to Portillo Concrete, Inc. for the 2025 Asphalt Roadway Repairs project; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, on consent.
ITEM 11: PROPOSAL FOR PHASE II OF THE TEMPORARY SCULPTURE PROGRAM (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1202-5, 1202-11)
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Council authorized the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Del Mar Foundation for Phase II of the City’s Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Program; and, approved the five art sculptures, plus one alternate, proposed by the Foundation for Council consideration and approval, on consent.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 12: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP FOR THE CITY OF DEL MAR (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-4,401- 9)
A presentation was provided by Fire Chief Josh Gordon and Acting Fire Marshal Jordan Villagomez.
Council questions and discussion focused on the changes to the fire areas identified in the prior map; wind speed; and undergrounding utilities as a fire prevention measure.
There were no public speakers for the item.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR GAASTERLAND AND SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR MARTINEZ
TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION
10.04.015 REFLECTING LOCAL ADOPTION OF THE DEL MAR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
MAP (FHSZ MAP) TO DESIGNATE MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179. (VOTE 4-0)
Ayes: Mayor Gaasterland; Deputy Mayor Martinez; Councilmembers Quirk and Spelich; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF AN IBANK BORROWER’S RESOLUTION RELATED TO UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM FINANCING (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1001-2) An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Jones. A presentation was provided by Finance Manager/Treasurer Marco Camacho. Principal Engineer Martin Boyd and City consultants Craig Hill, Managing Principal and Leslie Bloom, Vice President with NHA Advisors, LLC.
Council questions focused on the updated cash flow model provided by NHA Advisors; anticipated unused contingency funds for Utility Undergrounding District (UUD) 1A (Stratford Court South); payment requirements for SDG&E’s portion of the undergrounding work; clarification on provisions of the borrower’s resolution; whether there is a penalty if the City adopts the borrower’s resolution and then does not execute the loan; whether the loan is needed to begin UUD X1A (Crest Canyon) on schedule; likelihood the IBank Board will approve the City’s application; amount of the loan; whether Measure Q revenue is predictable and consistent; when the borrowing amounts can be adjusted down prior to closing; and staff time spent on the application.
Mayor Gaasterland opened the item to public comment and Amy Cheshire spoke. Mayor Gaasterland closed the item to public comment.
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Council discussion focused on approval of the resolution knowing that the amount will be $11 million or less; desire to keep the project moving in accordance with the identified project timelines; quarterly cash flow model prepared by Councilmember Quirk; next steps related to briefing the Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee (UPAC); and timing for UPAC and City Council to receive an updated cash flow and project timeline for future undergrounding districts.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SPELICH AND SECONDED BY MAYOR GAASTERLAND TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-14, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (“IBANK”) FOR
FINANCING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF AN
OBLIGATION PAYABLE TO IBANK FOR THE FINANCING OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IF IBANK APPROVES SAID APPLICATION, DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF AN OBLIGATION, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.” (VOTE 4-0) Ayes: Mayor Gaasterland; Deputy Mayor Martinez; Councilmembers Quirk and Spelich; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 14: DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR BICYCLES, INCLUDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES, IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-4,401-9) An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Jones. A presentation was provided by Management Analyst Ashlea Houston.
Council questions focused on policy considerations related to cycling on sidewalks and the Coast to Crest Trail.
There were no public speakers for the item.
Council consensus was to direct staff to proceed with Sidewalk Option 2 as identified by staff, which will prohibit bicycles on all sidewalks, with exceptions for specified areas, and when reasonably necessary to leave the road to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions; and trail restriction amendment to permit bikes, including class 1 and 2 e-bikes, on the Coast to Crest Trail.
REGIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gaasterland adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/
City Clerk