Del Mar City Council Meeting Agenda
City of Del Mar, Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California 92014
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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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.
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http://www.delmar.ca.us/AgendaCenter and a hard copy of the agenda materials are available at Del Mar City Hall and the Del Mar Library during their business hours.
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Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Tracy Martinez
Mayor
John W. Spelich
Deputy Mayor
Terry Gaasterland
Council Member
Dan Quirk
Council Member
Ashley Jones
City Manager
Christina Cameron
City Attorney
Sarah Krietor
Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
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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. PRESENTATIONS
1. 2025 Public Safety Recap
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from Sheriff Captain Shane Watts.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1101-2, 1503-19
2. Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Presentation
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from CEA Chief Executive Officer Greg Wade.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1001-5
3. North County Transit District (NCTD) Presentation on Agency Performance Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from NCTD Chief Executive Officer Shawn Donaghy.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1506-20
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us VIII. 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.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2026 Regular and Special Meeting Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Reference: Clerk’s Minutes Book
5. Ratification of List of Demands dated June 2, 2026
Recommended Action: Ratify the List of Demands.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-3
6. Waiver of Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommended Action: Waive Reading of Ordinances.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4
7. Agreement for Water Quality Testing Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve an Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc. for water quality testing services (Attachment A); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any subsequent term extension amendments provided for under the Agreement, contingent upon satisfactory performance by the vendor.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
8. Resolutions Authorizing the Execution of Liability Insurance Programs Memoranda of Understanding and Amending the Claims Settlement Authority Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) authorizing the City Manager to execute PRISM liability insurance programs memoranda of understanding; and 2) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment B) amending the City Manager’s claims settlement authority.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 403-2, 404-9
9. First Amendment to the Agreement with Claims Management Associates, Inc. for General Liability Claims Management Services
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Claims Management Associates, Inc. (Attachment A) for general liability claims management services, extending the term for an additional twoyear period ending June 30, 2028; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
10. Twelve-Month Extension of Del Mar Fire Station Lease Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a 12-month extension of the City’s lease with the California Department of General Services and 22nd District Agricultural Association for the Del Mar Fire Station through June 30, 2027 (Attachment A); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease extension.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 103-2, 1101-8
IX. PUBLIC HEARING
11. Resolution Establishing the Date by which Properties Must be Ready to Receive Underground Service in the Underground Utility District X1A (Crest Canyon) – Work Zones 1 and 2
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) establishing the date by which properties must be ready to receive underground service in the Underground Utility District X1A (Crest Canyon) – Work Zones 1 and 2 in accordance with Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Section 23.54.030.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1001-2
12. De Novo Hearing of an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision to deny Variance (V25-002), a request for a Variance from: Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Section 30.86.090(A)(1) to allow the retention of fencing and gates that exceed the allowed height in within the lot’s required front and street-side yards (setbacks) and from DMMC Section 30.86.090(A)(4) to allow the retention of an entryway (arbor) structure in excess of the outer dimensions and openness allowed in the front yard setback.
Applicant: Voigtlander, Property: 355 13th Street (APN: 300-020-18-00) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council continue the hearing to the August 25, 2026, City Council meeting.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 301-3
X. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS
XI. CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
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13. Review Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter and Proposed 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget Update
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Review and provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Third Quarter Adjustments and FY 2026-27 Budget Update Report; 2) Approve Resolution (Attachment A) amending the current FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget as included in Exhibit A of Attachment A; 3) Approve Finance Committee proposed revisions to the Pension Reserve Policy (Attachment B); 4) Approve Finance Committee proposed revisions to the Investment Policy for FY 2026-27 (Attachment C); 5) Approve Resolution (Attachment D) approving the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2026-27; and, 6) Receive the report on City employee vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 requirements.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 202-1, 202-3
XII. 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 (Spelich/Gaasterland) B. CSA-17 Ambulance District Advisory Board (Martinez)
C. Fire Governance Board, Solana Beach/Del Mar/Encinitas (Martinez/Spelich) D. League of California Cities – San Diego Chapter (Martinez/Spelich) E. North County Transit District (NCTD) (Martinez/Spelich) F. Regional Solid Waste Association (Spelich/Quirk)
G. San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG)
(Gaasterland/Martinez/Spelich)
H. SANDAG Borders Committee (Gaasterland)
I. SANDAG Regional Planning Committee (Martinez)
J. SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group
(Gaasterland/Spelich/Martinez)
K. SANDAG LOSSAN Executive Task Force (Gaasterland/Martinez) L. San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Commission/JPA (Worden) M. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park JPA –Executive Committee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
N. Other Regional Organization Reports
XIII. 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. Civic Center Operations Guide Subcommittee (Spelich/Gaasterland) B. Del Mar Community Connections (Martinez/Spelich)
C. Del Mar Village Association (Gaasterland/Martinez)
D. Finance Committee (Spelich)
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us E. Housing Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
F. Human Resources Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez)
G. Legislative Subcommittee (Martinez/Spelich)
H. Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee (Quirk/Gaasterland) I. Parks and Recreation Committee (Martinez/Quirk)
J. Del Mar Railroad Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez) K. Lagoon Committee (Spelich)
L. Planning Process Subcommittee (Includes Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Implementation (Gaasterland/Spelich)
M. Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee (Gaasterland/Spelich) N. Sustainability Advisory Committee (Martinez/Gaasterland) O. Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (Quirk/Spelich) P. Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee (Spelich/Martinez) Q. Other Committee-Subcommittee Reports
XIV. 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.
June 16, 2026
Proclamation for Shawna Anderson (JPA CEO)
Proclamation for Pat Giannetto
Kleinfelder Amendment 9 for Camino Del Mar Bridge
Award of Contract for FY26 Sewer Line Root Control Services Agreements with Del Mar Village Association
Del Mar Community Connections Senior Support Services Agreement - First Amendment Communication Consultant Agreement - Amendment to extend additional 2YRs Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee Appointment or Recruitment Extension Adoption of Proposed FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget Update Advisory Committee Workplans FY26-27
XV. 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 28th day of May, 2026 at approximately 3:35 p.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ Date
City Clerk