Del Mar City Council Meeting Agenda
Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California
December 1, 2025 City Council Meeting
INFORMATION RECEIVED
AFTER THE COUNCIL AGENDA
WAS DISTRIBUTED
(“Red Dots”)
City of Del Mar
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk DATE: December 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Red Dot Item 5 - Finance Committee Reappointment Due to a technical issue, the applications included in the agenda packet for Item 5- Finance Committee Reappointment are incorrect. The corrected applications received from Micheal Minter, Marcelo Penha and Caitlin Laipeneiks are included with this Red Dot as Attachment A.
Attachment A- Finance Committee Applications
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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 9/10/2025
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]. Please note: City Hall is closed to the public for in-person services on Fridays, and Citizen Interest Forms should be submitted via email only on Fridays. Citizen Interest Forms can be submitted in-person or via email Monday through Thursday.
IMPORTANT: Save the form on your computer prior to filling it out. Do not fill out the form in the Internet browser.
Attachment A
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
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.):
___Design Review Board
___Finance Committee
___Lagoon Committee
___Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee
___Parks and Recreation Committee
___Planning Commission
___Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
___Sustainability Advisory Committee
___Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee
___Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee
___Other(s) (please indicate):______________________________________ Qualifications for appointment and/or reasons for application (attach additional pages as needed):
Education:
*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.
RECEIVED
Wednesday,
October 29, 2025
9:43 AM
Minter Michael G
Del Mar, CA
x
Served 3 years on Finance Committe and 2 years on Undergrounding BA University of Texas
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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.):
Name all of the Del Mar Committees/Boards/Commissions that you now serve on:
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
**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:
I have been a resident of San Diego County since:
I have been a resident of Del Mar since:
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
20 years in tech and 30 years of personal money management Finance
Undergrounding 2 years
Steve Quirk 23rd Street
Sean Wheatley Ocean View Ave
Warren Spieker Avenida Primavera
August 2020
August 2020
August 2020
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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. 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?
2. 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): ____________________________________________________
3. 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:
4. Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for applicants with an interest in the City’s parks and open spaces.
I have raised money and founded multiple companies where I got exposure to all aspects of finances. I also manage my own money across stocks, bonds and real estate I am interested in continuing Del Mar's conservative approach to managing finances December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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?
5. 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?
6. Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
The Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is looking for applicants interested in the Shores Park property and planning process.
What aspects of being on the Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee most interest you and why?
Please describe your approach for participating in the development of a preferred concept for the Master Plan for the Shores Park property.
7. 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?
December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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?
8. Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee
The Undergrounding Program 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?
9. 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.
10. 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? December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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. __________________________
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.
October 29th, 2025
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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 9/10/2025
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]. Please note: City Hall is closed to the public for in-person services on Fridays, and Citizen Interest Forms should be submitted via email only on Fridays. Citizen Interest Forms can be submitted in-person or via email Monday through Thursday.
IMPORTANT: Save the form on your computer prior to filling it out. Do not fill out the form in the Internet browser.
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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
First Name Middle Initial
Home Street Address* City, State
Business Street Address (if applicable)
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, 2
nd choice, etc.):
___Design Review Board
___Finance Committee
___Lagoon Committee
___Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee
___Parks and Recreation Committee
___Planning Commission
___Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
___Sustainability Advisory Committee
___Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee
___Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee
___Other(s) (please indicate):______________________________________ Qualifications for appointment and/or reasons for application (attach additional pages as needed):
Education:
*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.
RECEIVED
By dgalvan at 8:30 am, 11/6/25 Laipenieks Caitlin Rae Del Mar, CA 1 The City of Del Mar is a small tight knit community with wonderful, engaged residents. But, we are facing significant challenges in the next few years including the increasing costs to protect our city from natural hazards (i.e. undergrounding) and the impending rail alignment. Despite the mighty strength of our Council, committees, and residents, we are at a severe disadvantage financially. Due to our low population, we cannot generate the funds necessary to face these challenges as we would like. That is why I would like to join the Finance Committee to ensure whatever revenue and funds our city has will be used effectively and efficiently to serve our residents. Our future depends on wise fiscal management to advocate for the City of Del Mar so it remains the city we all cherish.
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University 1997
Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law 2002
Master of Social Work, San Diego State University 2002
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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.):
Name all of the Del Mar Committees/Boards/Commissions that you now serve on:
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
**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:
I have been a resident of San Diego County since:
I have been a resident of Del Mar since:
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 I have been a lawyer for 23 years working for a public entity. I am familiar with the public entity budget process, and have advised on aspects of it in my professional life. For the last three years, I had provided advice to a public entity on general governance including Prop 218 issues, Brown Act, Public Records requests, conflicts, gift of public funds issues and much more. Through the course of my work, I have worked on numerous public contracts and am familiar with the audit process, reporting, and enforcement. I am also intimately familiar with state and federal grant funding as one of my main public entity clients receives the majority of their funding through grants.
None
None
Tate Scott Laura Schaefer Lauren Gist August 1998 August 1998 December 2020 ✔ ✔
✔
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December 1, 2025 Item 5
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. 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?
2. 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): ____________________________________________________
3. 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:
4. Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for applicants with an interest in the City’s parks and open spaces.
As mentioned above, in my professional life I have reviewed many financial reports, studies and audits as it relates to my legal work advising a large public entity. I have negotiated contract disputes, reviewed audit findings and have been involved in the budget process in my specific department. I have also familiar with state and federal funding streams.
I am excited to take off my lawyer hat to help the City of Del Mar make financial decisions that ensures our residents and the character of our city are protected. With the current budget projections, difficult decisions will need to be made. As a current resident who intends to live in Del Mar for the next 30 plus years, it is my time to utilize my skills to make a difference.
December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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?
5. 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?
6. Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
The Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is looking for applicants interested in the Shores Park property and planning process.
What aspects of being on the Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee most interest you and why?
Please describe your approach for participating in the development of a preferred concept for the Master Plan for the Shores Park property.
7. 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?
December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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?
8. Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee
The Undergrounding Program 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?
9. 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.
10. 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? Thank you for taking the time to review my application. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Rae Laipenieks
December 1, 2025 Item 5
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law 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. ____ __________________________
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.
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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 3/24/2025
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]. Please note: City Hall is closed to the public for in-person services on Fridays, and Citizen Interest Forms should be submitted via email only on Fridays. Citizen Interest Forms can be submitted in-person or via email Monday through Thursday.
IMPORTANT: Save the form on your computer prior to filling it out. Do not fill out the form in the Internet browser.
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
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, 2
nd choice, etc.):
___ Arts Advisory Committee ___ Parks and Recreation Committee ___ Design Review Board ___ Planning Commission
___ Finance Committee ___ Sustainability Advisory Committee ___ Lagoon Committee ___ Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee ___ Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee ___ Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee ___ Other(s) (please indicate):________________
Qualifications for appointment and/or reasons for application (attach additional pages as needed):
Education:
*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.
RECEIVED
By Kizgarskaia at 3:11 pm, 11/7/25 Penha Marcelo Del Mar, CA N/A N/A 1 I am excited to offer my service to this role, as it allows me to leverage my extensive background in local government finance to serve the residents of the City of Del Mar.
With over 20 years of experience in various finance roles within local government, I bring a unique and well-rounded perspective that makes me highly qualified for this position.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Finance from Florida International University in Miami, FL. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to continuous learning, actively expanding my knowledge of government management and best practices in government finance through engagement with national, state, and local professional organizations.
December 1, 2025 Item 5
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.):
Name all of the Del Mar Committees/Boards/Commissions that you now serve on:
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
**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:
I have been a resident of San Diego County since:
I have been a resident of Del Mar since:
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
My journey in local government finance began during college when I started as an intern, launching a career that has spanned over 20 years. Throughout this time, I have held key finance positions, including budget analyst, budget and treasury manager, budget director, and assistant director of finance. In California, I have contributed my expertise to the City of Fairfield, City of Santa Clara, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and most recently, the City of Carlsbad—serving in leadership roles within each organization’s finance department.
N/A
N/A
December 2012 May 2019 May 2021 ✔
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✔
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December 1, 2025 Item 5
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? With over 20 years of experience in local government finance, I have led the production of financial reports and conducted comprehensive financial studies for public entities. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of presenting these reports to elected officials, board members, and community stakeholders, including citizens and business leaders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
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06/02/2025
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Dear Council and Staff,
I wanted to offer a couple of friendly thoughts on the Jimmy Durante renderings from the perspective of someone who drives, bikes, and walks along this stretch regularly:
Issue #1: In Attachment A, page 88 (bottom right) of agenda report:
Surely we can do better than requiring people on bikes to merge across two lanes of high-speed traffic to continue straight on Jimmy Durante? This design maintains a status quo prioritizing high-volume output to I-5 that is only really necessary for Fairgrounds events. For such events, their traffic management can and should work the intersection to preserve flow, but why design it in permanently?
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A safer alternative: In Encinitas, a similar double right turn (101 northbound at Chesterfield) is designed such that the turning cars have to merge across the bike lane, a subtle but important difference. To my knowledge, this hasn’t received any pushback like some other newer bike-friendly designs up there have. See next photo
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Issue #2: In Attachment A, page 87 (top center) of the agenda report:
The above crosswalk in its current iteration is not one I feel safe using, especially given that cars from the north entering Del Mar often approach it at over 50mph (speed limit is 45). The new “yield” triangles look good on paper, but in practice I never see drivers adhere to those, especially if it means having to slam on their brakes.
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An alternative: Same design, but lower the speed limit
approaching the crosswalk to 35mph like it is on the Del Mar side of the roundabout, which is a much easier speed from which to hit the brakes in time if you see a pedestrian crossing. I’d also suggest rumble strips (rumble bumps?) approaching the
crosswalk, if that’s a thing that can be done, which can also signify: “Hey, you’re entering a residential part of Del Mar now, it’s time to slow it down.”
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Even if both of the current designs are Caltrans endorsed, as it sounds like they are, they still strike me as unsafe for vulnerable road users, and we can always opt to do it a little better.
If it’s not too late to make these conflict zones a little more Vision Zero friendly, I’d ask that we consider doing so.
Best,
Brad Walters
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