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, August 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Tracy Martinez
Mayor
John W. Spelich
Deputy Mayor
Terry Gaasterland
Council Member
Dan Quirk
Council Member
Ashley Jones
City Manager
Christina M. Cameron
City Attorney
Sarah Krietor
Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 2026
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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 in-person 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 person wishing to speak remotely before the City Council on any matter not on the agenda shall raise their hand by using the “Raise Hand” feature or dialing *9 on their phone when Public Oral Communication is announced. When the speaker’s name is called, the speaker should unmute and state, in an audible tone of voice, their name and affiliation (if applicable).
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. 40th Anniversary of the Del Mar Farmers Market Proclamation Recommended Action: Mayor Martinez will present a proclamation celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Del Mar Farmers Market.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1201-5
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.
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2. Approval of Minutes: July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting, July 21, 2026 and August 3, 2026 Special Meetings
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Reference: Clerk’s Minutes Book
3. Ratification of List of Demands dated August 25, 2026 Recommended Action: Ratify the List of Demands.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-3
4. Waiver of Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommended Action: Waive Reading of Ordinances.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4
5. Task Order with Dudek for Engineering and Permitting Consulting Services for the San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Planning Project (Levee/Trail) Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions pertaining to the San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Planning Project: 1) Approve a $1,245,148 Task Order with Dudek (Attachment A) to complete engineering design, resource agency permitting, and related tasks; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order; and 3) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget as described in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
6. Approval of Task Order with Michael Baker International for Engineering Services for the Fiscal Year 2027 Street and Storm Drain Improvements Project Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a $162,000 Task Order with Michael Baker International for design services (Attachment A) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Street and Storm Drain Improvements Project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
7. Acceptance of an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate an Easement for Public Pedestrian Access Across Property Located at 101 11th Street
Applicant/Owner: Del Mar 107 LLC, Thomas Harrington
Property Address: 101 11th Street
APN: 300-094-01-00
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) accepting an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) of an Easement for Public Pedestrian Access over the southwestern portion of 101 11th Street.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1306-1
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8. Acceptance of Sewer Easement for Property Located at 101 11th Street Applicant/Owner: Del Mar 107 LLC, Thomas Harrington
Property Address: 101 11th Street
APN: 300-094-01-00
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the Resolution (Attachment A) accepting a Grant of Sewer Easement in favor of the City; and 2) Authorize staff to record the Grant of Sewer Easement.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1306-1
9. Finance Committee Appointment
Recommended Action: The City Council Liaison to the Finance Committee and Mayor recommend that the City Council appoint Susan Maronde as a voting member to the Finance Committee to serve a full three-year term effective August 25, 2026, and ending on August 31, 2029.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
10. Resolution Accepting State-Mandated Annual Fire Inspections Report Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) accepting a report on the status of all State-mandated annual fire inspections in the City of Del Mar in conjunction with Senate Bill (SB) 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 for calendar year 2025.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 102-5
11. Acceptance of a California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Type VI Fire Engine
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Cal OES Type VI fire engine with Cal OES (Attachment A) for the Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment Cal OES Fire Engine Number 6621 to the Del Mar Fire Department.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
12. General Employee Compensation Plan Amendment – Administrative Correction Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Employee Compensation Plan (Exhibit A to Attachment A) to correct the compensation for the Water Utility Specialist II position.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 502-1
13. Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the informational Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 2026
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Reference: Clerk’s File No. 102-2, 209-2
IX. PUBLIC HEARING
14. 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 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/Appellant: Christian and Rosee Voigtlander
Location: 355 14th Street (APN: 300-020-18-00)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) to deny Variance V25-002, as the required findings for approval of the Variance request cannot be made for the requested fences/gates and entryway structure to exceed the maximum heights allowed within required yard setbacks pursuant to the DMMC Section 30.86.090(A)(1) and from DMMC Section
30.86.090(A)(4).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 301-3
15. Encroachment Permit (EP) 26-053 to Permit Vehicle Access Gates and Flagstone Pavers Within a Utility Easement Located at 101 11th Street Applicant: Del Mar 107, LLC
Site Address: 101 11th St.
APN: 300-094-01-00
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) conditionally approving Long-term Major EP26-053 to permit vehicle access gates and flagstone pavers within a utility easement and the public right-of-way at 101 11th Street.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 802-1
16. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Del Mar Municipal Code Lot Line Adjustment Regulations and Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Reduced Planning Fee
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Confirm the requested action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); 2) Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment A) amending Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapters 24.70 (Lot Line Adjustments) and
24.64 (Parcel Maps) applicable to applications for lot line adjustment and lot consolidation requests; and 3) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment B) establishing a reduced fee in the City’s FY 2027 Planning Fee Schedule to reflect the new streamlined process option for lot line adjustments and lot consolidations.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4
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17. Introduction of Ordinances for Implementation of Housing Element Programs 7F, 4A, and 4B Related to Reasonable Accommodations and Special Needs Housing Regulations, including Residential Care, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Emergency Shelters, and Adult and Child Day Care Services Consistent with State Law
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Confirm the environmental determination that the proposed code amendments will not result in any new significant effects on the environment or increase in the severity of effects on the environment as analyzed in the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and consistent with the statutes of Section 15162 of the California Public Resources Code; and 2) Introduce the Ordinance for Zoning Code Amendment ZA26-003 related to Reasonable Accommodations (Attachment A) to repeal DMMC Section 30.86.230 (Reasonable Accommodation), create a new DMMC Chapter 30.94 (Reasonable Accommodations), and amend DMMC Section 23.08.035 (Design Review); and 3) Introduce the Ordinance for Zoning Code Amendment ZA26-001 and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA26-001 (Attachment C) related to Special Needs Housing, including Residential Care, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Emergency Shelters, and Adult and Child Day Care Services to amend DMMC Chapter 30.04 (Definitions), Chapter 30.10 (Very Low Density Residential R1-40), Chapter 30.11 (Modified Low Density Residential R1-14), Chapter 30.12 (Low Density Residential R1-10), Chapter 30.13 (Low Density Residential Beach R1-10B), Chapter 30.14 (Medium Density Single-Family Residential R1-5), Chapter 30.15 (Medium Density Single-Family Residential Beach R1-5B), Chapter 30.16 (Medium Density Single-Mixed Residential RM-East), Chapter
30.17 (Medium Density Mixed Residential RM-West), Chapter 30.18 (Medium Density Mixed Residential RM-Central), Chapter 30.19 (Medium Density Mixed Residential RM-South), Chapter 30.20 (High Density Mixed Residential R2), Chapter
30.21 (Residential Commercial Zone RC), Chapter 30.22 (Central Commercial Zone), Chapter 30.24 (North Commercial Zone), and Chapter 30.25 (Professional Commercial Zone); and DMMC Section 30.75.080 (Coastal Development Permits Issuance); and create a new DMMC Section 30.86.205 (Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing); and Chapter 30.95 (Housing for Special Needs Populations) as necessary to harmonize the DMMC and certified LCP with Fair Housing State laws.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-4, 304-7
X. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS
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 (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) Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 2026
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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
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. 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)
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)
Q. 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.
September 8, 2026
Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 2026
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us Matt Bator Retirement Proclamation
Fire Operations 101
Adoption of Lot Line Adjustment Regulations Ordinance
Adoption of Two Ordinances - Housing Element Programs 4A, 4B, 7F (Reasonable Accommodations, Special Needs Housing)
Task Order Amendment with NOVA for JDB Bluff Stabilization Project Task Order Amendment with Utility Specialists for Stratford Court North (UUD 1B) Conflict of Interest Code Bi-annual Update
NCTD License Agreements (Water and Sewer Pipeline Relocations and Undercrossing) 50th Anniversary of Community Plan Commemoration/ Proclamation 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 19th day of August, 2026 at approximately 1:45 p.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ Date
City Clerk