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10-6-2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
Item 1- Proclamation - Del Mar Library
Item 2- Minutes
Item 3- 10-6-26 List of Demands Packet
Item 5- Coast Blvd Stormwater Analysis Dudek TO
Item 6 - 28th St. Budget Allocation
Item 7 - Agreement Amendments - Code Enforcement
Item 8 - Consider Speed Limit Adjustments
Item 9-Parking changes on Stratford Ct and Ocean Ave
Item 10 - El Nino Winter Prep - Part II
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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, October 6, 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
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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. Proclamation Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Del Mar Library and Honoring Former Del Mar Librarian Polly Cipparrone for Her Service Recommended Action: Mayor Martinez will present a proclamation to current and former Del Mar Library staff.
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: September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Reference: Clerk’s Minutes Book
3. Ratification of List of Demands dated October 6, 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. Approval of Task Order with Dudek for Engineering Services for the Coast Boulevard Stormwater Analysis and Infrastructure Alternatives Study Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a $48,625 Task Order with Dudek for engineering services (Attachment A) for the Coast Boulevard Stormwater Analysis and Infrastructure Alternatives Study; 2) Approve a $6,375 contingency; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order and any amendments within the contingency amount necessary to complete the work.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
6. Approval of Budget Allocation for 28th Street Affordable Housing (APN 299- 030-12-00)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget to allocate $100,000 from the Housing Fund to Special Projects Fund 49.8000.8023 for completion of financial feasibility studies, housing-related agreements, and related consultant work for the 28th Street affordable housing special project.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 303-1
7. First Amendments to Agreements with 4LEAF and Interwest to Add Supplemental Code Enforcement Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the First Amendments to the Agreements with 4LEAF, Inc. (Attachment A) and Interwest Consulting Group (Attachment B) to add as-needed code enforcement Del Mar City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2026
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Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
IX. PUBLIC HEARING
8. Engineering and Traffic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning Report and Introduction of the Ordinance Establishing Vehicular Speed Limits Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Accept the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning (Attachment A); and 2) Introduce an Ordinance establishing speed limits on eight (8) selected segments within the City of Del Mar (Attachment B).
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 904-4
9. Consideration of Modifications to Parking on Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving proposed modifications to parking on Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street and on Ocean Avenue from 13th Street to Seagrove Park; and 2) Provide direction to staff regarding further evaluation of potential modification of Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets to one-way traffic.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 905-3
X. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS
XI. CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
10. City’s Preparations for the 2026-2027 Winter El Nino Season (Part II) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive this second update on the City’s preparations for the 2026-2027 winter El Nino season, provide feedback and direction to staff as needed, and authorize the City Manager to waive the City’s fee for Emergency Encroachment Permits as described in the report.
Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-1
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.
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1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 www.delmar.ca.us 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)
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
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:
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Legislative Update
Consider Speed Limit Adjustments (second reading)
2027 City Council Meeting Schedule and Provide Direction to Staff on Whether to Amend the Municipal Code to Change Council Meetings to Tuesdays
Resolution to Adopt Final Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for San Dieguito Lagoon Levee, Habitat Enhancement, and Trail Project
La Atalaya Development Agreement- Introduction of Ordinance 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 30th day of September, 2026 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ Date
City Clerk
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CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
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 Tracy Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tracy Martinez; Deputy Mayor John Spelich; Councilmembers Terry Gaasterland and Dan Quirk (arrived at 4:46 p.m.)
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Martinez opened public oral communications and the following people spoke:
1) Jennifer Anderson
2) Peggy Walker
Mayor Martinez closed public oral communications.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Ashley Jones reported free e-bike safety event on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall; League of Women Voters City Council Candidate Forum on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:00pm in the Town Hall and that mailed ballots will be sent out by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters the week of October 5, 2026; provided an update the City’s E Nino preparation and the statewide state of emergency proclaimed by Governor Newsom and upcoming presentation by staff planned for the October 6, 2026, City Council meeting which will cover the City's sand berm work on the beach, the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet and dredging effort, coordination with outside agencies including on Lake Hodges, and the resources available to residents to prepare their own property; and the North County Transit District (NCTD) and Sheriff Department’s twice-yearly COASTER emergency training exercise on the Del Mar double track along Jimmy Durante Boulevard scheduled for September 23, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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PRESENTATIONS
ITEM 1: PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING FIRE PREVENTION MONTH - OCTOBER 2026 (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1101-8)
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation to Fire Marshal Medi Maldonado and fire suppression and prevention staff.
Fire Marshal Maldonado provided comments on the importance of fire prevention and encouraged the community to attend the Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There were no public speakers for item.
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 DEPUTY MAYOR SPELICH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2 THROUGH 5. (VOTE 4-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez; Deputy Mayor Spelich; Councilmembers Gaasterland and Quirk; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING (CLERK’S
MINUTES BOOK)
Council approved the minutes, on consent.
ITEM 3: RATIFICATION OF LIST OF DEMANDS, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 (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: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. (MIG) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1)
Mayor Martinez opened public comment and Brooke Miller spoke. Mayor Martinez closed public comment.
Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, in an amount not to exceed $169,295 to prepare and process California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation and planning-level amendments to the City of Del Mar (City) Community Plan (General Plan), Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program (LCP), and Rezone 11.7 acres on the North Bluff to increase the residential density to allow multiple dwelling unit 2 October 6, 2026 Item 2
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development; authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any term extension amendments provided for in the Agreement, contingent upon satisfactory performance by the consultant; and allocate $19,295 from the General Fund to Special Projects Fund 49.8000.8042, which is needed to fully fund this work above the $150,000 already included in the approved FY 2026-27 Budget, on consent.
CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM 6: INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (EP) 26- 050; EP APPELLANT: JEAN JACQUES ABITBOL, MD C/O JON CORN; APPELLANT’S ADDRESS: 1047 STRATFORD CT. (APN: 300-093-10-00) (CLERK’S FILE NO. 802-1)
Mayor Martinez explained the Initial Consideration procedures. A presentation was provided by Associate Management Analyst Nestor Machado. Planning and Community Development Director Karen Brindley and Assistant City Attorney Ralph Hicks were available to answer questions.
Council disclosures were as follows: Deputy Mayor Spelich had no disclosures; Councilmember Quirk spoke with the appellant’s legal representative Jon Corn; Councilmember Gaasterland spoke with the appellant’s legal representative Jon Corn and visited the site to view the subject trees; and Mayor Martinez received a text message from the appellant’s legal representative Jon Corn requesting to meet but declined.
Council questions focused on why this is considered a minor encroachment and whether there is a height limit for minor encroachment permit vegetation; whether encroachment permits can be revoked in the future; whether enforcement of encroachment permit conditions are complaint driven; clarification of the safe harbor area; and clarification on City Council Policy 110 - Private Encroachments Into City Rightsof-Way.
The appellant’s legal representative Jon Corn provided comments on why the item should be set for a de novo hearing.
The applicant Dr. Bolitho and the applicant’s legal representative Mark Dillion provided comments on why the item should not be set for a de novo hearing.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) William (Bill) Simon
2) Janet Wilson
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Councilmembers Gaasterland and Quirk indicated they would like to set the item for a de novo hearing.
Council directed staff to set the item for de novo hearing at the next available meeting and to notify the parties involved.
ITEM 7: OVERVIEW OF SHORES PARK MASTER PLANNING PROCESS AND
RECOMMENDED CONCEPT DESIGN FOR THE SHORES PARK MASTER PLAN (CLERK’S FILE NO. 307-8)
A presentation was provided by Assistant City Manager Clem Brown and City Consultant Glen Schmidt with Schmidt Design Group.
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Council questions focused on emergency vehicle access improvements included in the proposed design; whether the retaining wall for the San Diego Gas & Electric equipment on the western boarder of the Park adjacent to Stratford Court can be moved to a different location; current and proposed square footage of the Del Mar Community Building; considerations raised in a red dot to include amphitheater style seating in the garden area between the two levels of the park; and scope of the landscape buffer included in the proposed design along 9
th Street.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Lynn Gaylord
2) Janet Wilson
3) Michael Green
4) Alessandra Franco
5) Laura DeMarco
6) Dan Smiley
7) Kim Kanetis representing Winston School
8) Camilla Rang
9) Rick Ehrenfeld with a donation of time from Joy Ehrenfield 10) Steven McDowell
11) Tami Dokken
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on appreciation to the staff and the consultant for the presentation and excitement for the project; importance of enforcing regulations for the shared use area of the field; considerations related to the fitness equipment; size and use of the proposed Community Building; next steps in the park master planning process; and considerations related to outreach and communication to dog owners regarding adherence to regulations and consequences related to ongoing shared use of the playing field.
Council consensus was to direct staff to explore options for the lower-lot drive aisle to reduce impacts to grading costs and the bougainvillea hedge; assess safety, necessity, and cost of the proposed Camino del Mar pedestrian entrance; explore options to expand the sunset deck over the lower park terrace; provided itemized rough estimates for proposed Park amenities; and assess the safety of the rockclimbing wall.
COUNCIL MEETING RECESS:
The City Council took a meeting recess from approximately 7:37 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ITEM 8: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT PROCESS – COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATIONS (CLERK’S FILE NO. 301-15, 1403-7)
An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Ashley Jones. A presentation was provided by Principal Planner Kevin Parker. Planning and Community Development Director Karen Brindley was available to answer questions.
Council questions focused on Firewise programs and list of trees appropriate for planting in the high and very high severity zones; whether the City can track data on the number of trees that were removed and replaced; clarification on the tree removal data included in the presentation; details of the amnesty program implemented by the City in the 1990s to provide streamlined process to remove trees in an El Nino year; and clarification on the number of permit applications and trees removed under the City’s processes.
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Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Jennifer Anderson
2) Dolores Davies Jamison
3) Rich Jamison
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on staff’s recommended action; status of State mandated Zone Zero regulations and timing for implementation; and considerations related to the City’s tree canopy.
Council consensus was to support staff continuing with the tree removal process as outlined in Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapter 23.50 with the Planning and Community Development Director to consult with the Fire Marshal regarding selection of appropriate replacement trees in the high and very high fire severity zones and to waive the Notice of Intent application fee for trees that have fallen or that present an imminent public safety threat. There was no Council interest in further considering a 30-day tree removal amnesty program.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF A CITY COUNCIL MEASURE Q FINANCING POLICY (CLERK’S FILE NO. 201-8)
A presentation was provided by Finance Director/Treasurer Marco Camacho and Principal Engineer Martin Boyd.
Council questions focused on the maximum borrowing possible based on the Measure Q revenue; collateral used for borrowing; whether the City can borrow without collateral; whether the City can obtain a credit rating analysis; and the City’s current debt and City assets being used as collateral.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and Amy Cheshire spoke. Mayor Martinez closed public comment.
Council discussion focused on the prior Council actions and direction to staff in March 2026, related to the Measure Q financing guidelines; maximum amount the City could borrow to underground utilities; and next steps in the process for evaluating cash flow models; and that staff would return to the City Council with updated cash flow models in early 2027.
IT WAS MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SPELICH AND SECONDED COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-61, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 123 ESTABLISHING A MEASURE Q FINANCING POLICY” (VOTE 4-0)
Ayes: Mayor Martinez; Deputy Mayor Spelich; Councilmembers Gaasterland and Quirk; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 10: DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO HIGH VOLUME OF SEDIMENTATION IN THE SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1401-5) A presentation was provided by Assistant City Manager Clem Brown.
Council questions and discussion focused on Lake Hodges dam; method for dredging; whether the City can conduct dredging on its own and what the cost would be; estimated cubic yards of sand that have accumulated in the lagoon; size of the dump truck Southern California Edison uses; and whether our lifeguards monitor beach width.
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Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and Julie Hamilton representing Del Mar Sandy Lane Association spoke. Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
VOTE TO CONTINUE MEETING
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUIRK TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TIME CERTAIN UNTIL 10:15 P.M. (VOTE 4-0) Ayes: Mayor Martinez; Deputy Mayor Spelich; Councilmembers Gaasterland and Quirk; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
IT WAS MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SPELICH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-62, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO HIGH VOLUME SEDIMENTATION IN THE SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON”; DIRECT THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONTINUE COORDINATING WITH, AND TO FORMALLY REQUEST EMERGENCY
ACTION FROM, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS, THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES TO MAINTAIN THE SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON INLET IN ADVANCE OF THE 2026-2027 WINTER STORM SEASON; AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AMEND THE CITY’S SCOUP PERMIT, AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON’S RELATED PERMIT, TO AUTHORIZE DREDGING OF UP TO 50,000 CUBIC
YARDS PER DREDGE EVENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE VOLUME APPROVED BY EVERY OTHER
RESOURCE AGENCY AND TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE LOCATION OF THE RIVER MOUTH FOLLOWING DREDGING. (VOTE 4-0)
Ayes: Mayor Martinez; Deputy Mayor Spelich; Councilmembers Gaasterland and Quirk; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0.
REGIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/
City Clerk
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Vendor Payment Checks 926,907.75 $
Voids $0.00
Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) 2,455,342.53
Electronic Wires 132,966.73
Total $ 3,515,217.01
Approved by: Approved by:
Marco Camacho Tracy Martinez
Finance Director/Treasurer Mayor
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Attachments: Check Registers
LIST OF DEMANDS
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Check List
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4278 9/18/2026 per02 PERS 457 Ben186667 9/18/2026 CALPERS 457 DEFERRED COMP: PAYMENT 4,254.74 4,254.74 Voucher: 4278
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4280 9/18/2026 riv01 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT, RIVERSIDE COUNTY DCSS Ben186671 9/18/2026 RIVERSIDE CNTY CHILD SUPPORT: PAYMENT 235.38 235.38 Voucher: 4280
Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 69,493.55
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 8133 9/18/2026 mis07 107413 STATE ST BANK & TRUST, MS 107413 PLAN 401A Ben186659 9/18/2026 401A PLAN: PAYMENT 571.81 571.81 Voucher: 8133
8134 9/18/2026 mis08 303845 STATE ST BANK & TRUST, MS 457 PLAN OBI 303845 Ben186655 9/18/2026 MISSION SQUARE 457B: PAYMENT 9,279.01 9,279.01 Voucher: 8134
8135 9/18/2026 mis09 803808 STATE ST BANK & TRUST, MS RHS PLAN OBI 803808 Ben186661 9/18/2026 RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS 3%: PAYMENT 774.98 774.98 Voucher: 8135
8136 9/18/2026 uni21 DEL MAR CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOC. Ben186657 9/18/2026 DMCEA DUES: PAYMENT 273.00 273.00 Voucher: 8136
8137 9/18/2026 par21 U.S. BANK PARS FFC 6746022400, CITYDELMAR ATTN B BERGMAN Ben186651 9/18/2026 PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SRVCS: PAYMENT 4,109.23 4,109.23 Voucher: 8137
Sub total for EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 15,008.03
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Bank : eusbnk EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK
Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 8138 9/25/2026 ace02 ACE UNIFORMS LLC SD0284692 9/14/2026 UNIFORMS - FIRE 485.02 485.02 Voucher: 8138
8139 9/25/2026 bak09 BAKER ELECTRIC 7999 9/8/2026 ELECTRICAL SRVCS LIBRARY 720.00 720.00 Voucher: 8139
8140 9/25/2026 cha71 CHARTER COMM HOLDINGS LLC, CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 189125601 9/14/2026 INTERNET CH SEP 1,394.57 Voucher: 8140 189123801 9/14/2026 LFGD FIBER SEP 832.96 189125701 9/14/2026 CH FIBER TO FIRE SEP 416.48
189125801 9/14/2026 VIDEO TRANSPORT/PEG SEP 338.39
189112801 9/14/2026 VIDEO TRANSPORT/PEG SEP 338.39
189125501 9/14/2026 PUBLIC WIFI CH SEP 119.99
189125401 9/14/2026 DMTV INTERNET SEP 119.99
189125201 9/14/2026 INTERNET TV STUDIO SEP 97.20 3,657.97 8141 9/25/2026 civ02 CIVIC SOLUTIONS INC 109074 9/1/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS AUG 12,008.00 Voucher: 8141 108968 8/4/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS JUL 11,248.00 108969 8/4/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS JUL 1,634.00
109075 9/1/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS AUG 602.00 25,492.00
8142 9/25/2026 coa21 COAST NEWS GROUP 00162648 9/4/2026 AD - PUBLIC HEARING SD LAGOON LEVEE 244.13 Voucher: 8142 00162647 9/4/2026 AD - PUBLIC HEARING LA ATALAYA LLC 193.75 00162566 9/4/2026 AD - PUBLIC HEARING SUPP. HOUSING 155.00 00162565 9/4/2026 AD - PUBLIC HEARING HOUSING DIS 85.25 678.13 8143 9/25/2026 cor22 CORVEL CORPORATION 2102651 8/19/2026 MED MAINT - AUG 266.75 Voucher: 8143 2105429 8/31/2026 WC SRVCS - AUG 197.40 464.15 8144 9/25/2026 del14 DEL MAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION 2 9/23/2026 STR TOT AGRMNT - JUL 466.64 Voucher: 8144 1 9/2/2026 DMVA STR JUN 93.21 559.85
8145 9/25/2026 del31 DELL MARKETING L.P., C/O DELL USA LP 10891644332 9/12/2026 COMPUTER MAINT CS 1,408.28 1,408.28 Voucher: 8145
8146 9/25/2026 dix01 DIXIELINE LUMBER CO 06-0656893 9/14/2026 OPERATING SUPP PW 34.23 Voucher: 8146 06-0656876 9/11/2026 OPERATING SUPP PW 26.05 60.28 8147 9/25/2026 hel04 HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 135566 8/26/2026 CREST CNYN UG DISTRICT X1A AUG 821.88 821.88 Voucher: 8147
8148 9/25/2026 ips02 IPS GROUP INC INV130105 9/4/2026 PARKING SUPPLIES 1,435.50 1,435.50 Voucher: 8148
8149 9/25/2026 man12 MANERI TRAFFIC CONTROL INC, DBA MTC 26375 9/14/2026 OPERATING SUPP PW 1,088.59 1,088.59 Voucher: 8149
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 8150 9/25/2026 mic11 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL 1297925 8/20/2026 CITY ENGR SRVCS JUL 35,212.95 Voucher: 8150 1299716 9/2/2026 CITY ENGR SRVCS AUG 6,474.57 41,687.52 8151 9/25/2026 mik03 MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING12719 9/1/2026 CLEAN WATER SRVCS AUG 27,770.62 Voucher: 8151 12657 8/11/2026 CLEAN WATER SRVCS JUL 25,345.70 12658 8/11/2026 CLEAN WATER SRVCS JUL 2,237.39
12724 9/1/2026 CLEAN WATER SRVCS AUG 1,941.45 57,295.16 8152 9/25/2026 pac28 PACIFIC MOBILE STRUCTURES INC INV-00562028 10/1/2026 MOBILE OFFICE PW OCT 299.07 299.07 Voucher: 8152
8153 9/25/2026 pru01 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY132428457 9/11/2026 UNIFORMS PW - 9/25 82.50 82.50 Voucher: 8153
8154 9/25/2026 red04 REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS INC INV0129312 8/31/2026 REDLIGHT CAMERA AUG 5,441.49 5,441.49 Voucher: 8154
8155 9/25/2026 san03 SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTH. 0826-2 9/9/2026 RAW WATER AUG 264,993.40 264,993.40 Voucher: 8155
8156 9/25/2026 tow05 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC 25881 9/1/2026 LEGISLATIVE SRVCS SEP 4,500.00 4,500.00 Voucher: 8156
8157 9/25/2026 tru09 TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SRVCS DM26-08 9/4/2026 BLDG CODE PC INSP AUG 22,557.15 22,557.15 Voucher: 8157
8158 9/25/2026 uti01 UTILITY SPECIALISTS INC 33255 8/31/2026 UP - X1A CREST CNYN JUL 51,679.25 Voucher: 8158 33254 8/31/2026 UP - 1B STRATFORD N JUL 506.25 33253 8/31/2026 UP - 1A STRATFORD CT S JUL 490.00 52,675.50 8159 9/25/2026 whi25 WHITAKER REAL ESTATE SRVCS LLC 202557 8/19/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS JUN-AUG 8,500.00 8,500.00 Voucher: 8159
8160 9/25/2026 gan04 WILLIAM GANDER, DBA RESITEC, LLC DM-RT20260905 9/5/2026 SOLAR MONITORING AUG 200.00 200.00 Voucher: 8160
Sub total for EFT GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 495,103.44
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 141741 9/25/2026 asc03 ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL INC20250258.01-8 8/31/2026 CONSULTING SRVCS JUL 2,140.60 2,140.60 Voucher: 141741
141742 9/25/2026 bab03 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INCCI60682-10666 9/15/2026 WATER TESTING 635.00 635.00 Voucher: 141742
141743 9/25/2026 nag01 BANGALORE NAGABHUSHANA, AKSHAY 09092026 9/9/2026 PHCC EVENT 2025-391 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 141743
141744 9/25/2026 bar29 BARNETT QUALITY CONTROL SRVCS, DBA NOVA SRVCS INC 27772 8/8/2026 JDB BLUFF PROJ AUG 18,097.68 18,097.68 Voucher: 141744
141745 9/25/2026 can09 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 43850989 9/11/2026 COPIER CH SEP 138.74 138.74 Voucher: 141745
141746 9/25/2026 com20 COMFORT SOLUTIONS GROUP DBA, UNIVERSAL AUTOMATION SVCS 1853 9/8/2026 BI-ANN HVAC MAINT PW 2,580.00 Voucher: 141746 1846 9/3/2026 HVAC SRVCS CH 960.00 3,540.00 141747 9/25/2026 cou03 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO-A/REC/CLK 202600694 9/1/2026 RECORDING FEE 4.00 4.00 Voucher: 141747
141748 9/25/2026 del06 DEL MAR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 53379 9/16/2026 VEH MAINT CS #370 495.00 495.00 Voucher: 141748
141749 9/25/2026 div06 DIVERSE DOOR SOLUTIONS 002 9/15/2026 WINDOW RPLCMNT LIB 2,787.00 Voucher: 141749 001 9/15/2026 DOOR REPAIR 500.00 3,287.00 141750 9/25/2026 dre04 DREES, TIM AND HIMNE 09142026 9/14/2026 PHCC EVENT 2026-283 800.00 800.00 Voucher: 141750
141751 9/25/2026 gal02 GALLS LLC 5288621 9/5/2026 UNIFORMS CS 332.90 332.90 Voucher: 141751
141752 9/25/2026 gol16 GOLDFARB & LIPMAN LLP 496017 6/12/2026 LEGAL FEES MAY 1,462.00 Voucher: 141752 497456 8/18/2026 LEGAL FEES JUL 1,012.50 497425 8/18/2026 LEGAL FEES JUL 787.50 3,262.00
141753 9/25/2026 reg02 GOVERNMENT TRAINING AGENCY 18642 8/27/2026 EMP RELATIONS CONSORT FY27 740.00 740.00 Voucher: 141753
141754 9/25/2026 gra02 GRAINGER 9072218366 9/9/2026 MAINT/REP SUPP PW 484.64 Voucher: 141754 9072194005 9/8/2026 MAINT/REP SUPP PW 271.21 755.85 141755 9/25/2026 hin06 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND, ASSOC SIN067774 9/8/2026 SALES TAX SRVCS - Q1 1,329.69 Voucher: 141755 SIN067897 9/8/2026 MQ TAX SRVCS - Q1 396.60 1,726.29 141756 9/25/2026 kim04 KIMBALL MIDWEST 104764649 8/20/2026 TOOLS/EQUIP PW 1,729.57 Voucher: 141756 104837918 9/14/2026 TOOLS/EQUIP PW 1,182.55 104745139 8/13/2026 TOOLS/EQUIP PW 361.54 3,273.66
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 141757 9/25/2026 lau02 LAUTZENHISER'S STATIONERY INC 13554 9/10/2026 RECORD PAPER ADM SRVCS 597.25 597.25 Voucher: 141757
141758 9/25/2026 mar11 MARSHALLS INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE 803755/1 9/9/2026 TOOLS/EQUIP PW 113.71 113.71 Voucher: 141758
141759 9/25/2026 may12 MAYS, SUSAN 09092026 9/9/2026 PHCC EVENT 2026-345 166.00 166.00 Voucher: 141759
141760 9/25/2026 nov05 NOVINZIO DMAR-09112026 9/11/2026 ESIGNATURE SUB 840.00 840.00 Voucher: 141760
141761 9/25/2026 con17 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CTRS, OF CALIFORNIA, A MEDICAL 92325623 9/2/2026 EMPLOYEE TESTING AUG 428.00 428.00 Voucher: 141761
141762 9/25/2026 rec01 RECON ENVIRONMENTAL INC0000073944 8/20/2026 CDM SEAWALL 1,636.75 Voucher: 141762 0000073816 7/23/2026 CDM SEAWALL 1,343.75 2,980.50 141763 9/25/2026 rod11 RODRIGUEZ, BRUNO 09112026 9/11/2026 CITATION REFUND 100.00 100.00 Voucher: 141763
141764 9/25/2026 san136 SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEP, ATTN: F BERHE/FINANCIAL 09032026 9/3/2026 CAL-ID PROJ JUL 257,402.26 257,402.26 Voucher: 141764
141765 9/25/2026 sdg01 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC0042 2198 4063 2 9/16/2026 UTILITIES AUG 5,897.11 5,897.11 Voucher: 141765
141766 9/25/2026 sdg02 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC0066 5392 2766 7 9/4/2026 UTILITIES AUG 1,657.91 Voucher: 141766 0069 0908 1676 1 9/4/2026 UTILITIES AUG 571.38 0092 4576 5583 8 9/14/2026 UTILITIES AUG 170.88
0099 5222 5392 9 9/2/2026 UTILITIES AUG 17.95
2100 0217 4181 6 9/4/2026 UTILITIES AUG 12.86 2,430.98
141767 9/25/2026 sou17 SOUTHLAND PAVING INC 6988P-1 7/15/2026 ROAD REPAIRS 74,920.50 74,920.50 Voucher: 141767
141768 9/25/2026 ste08 STEPHEN DALTON ARCHITECTS INC. 2520-01-10 8/28/2026 DM HOUSING STUDIES 5,600.00 Voucher: 141768 2520-01-09 8/28/2026 DM HOUSING STUDIES 5,125.00 10,725.00 141769 9/25/2026 ter11 TERMINIX COMMERCIAL 475990777 9/4/2026 PEST CONTROL PW SEP 121.00 121.00 Voucher: 141769
141770 9/25/2026 wax02 WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES, LLC.84105030 9/11/2026 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,042.52 Voucher: 141770 84099336 9/8/2026 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 944.29 84104745 9/11/2026 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 60.65 2,047.46
Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 398,798.49
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 8190 7/24/2026 edd01 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L0646074672 7/24/2026 UI BENEFIT Q2 2026 165.00 165.00 Voucher: 8190
Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 165.00
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 4277 9/18/2026 per01 PERS Ben186665 9/18/2026 PERS CONTRIBUTIONS: PAYMENT 63,473.18 63,473.18 Voucher: 4277
Sub total for GENERAL ACCOUNT US BANK: 63,473.18
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Check # Date Vendor Invoice Inv Date Description Amount Paid Check Total 8191 8/25/2026 irs01 IRS, UNITED STATES TREASURY CP220 8/3/2026 941 ADJ - Q125 27.58 27.58 Voucher: 8191
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Karen Falk, Principal Engineer
Joe Bride, Public Works Director
Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Task Order with Dudek for Engineering Services for the Coast Boulevard Stormwater Analysis and Infrastructure Alternatives Study REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a $48,625 Task Order with Dudek for engineering services (Attachment A) for the Coast Boulevard Stormwater Analysis and Infrastructure Alternatives Study; 2) Approve a $6,375 contingency; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order and any amendments within the contingency amount necessary to complete the work.
BACKGROUND:
During and after rainfall events, the Coast Boulevard area is subject to flooding and ponding.
This area extends from 18th Street to 22nd Street, and from the Pacific Ocean east to Camino del Mar, and sometimes to the railroad tracks. This area is characterized by very flat topography, limited stormwater conveyance infrastructure, and localized low points that contribute to standing water. Current drainage conditions require ongoing operational measures, including seasonal sandbag installations and manual dewatering. Although the area has existing stormwater facilities, including infiltration pits and temporary and permanent pumping infrastructure, additional measures could be considered to further improve drainage, enhance preventive maintenance efficiencies, and help protect public and private property.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The City has a multi-year agreement with Dudek for as-needed civil engineering services.
Staff recommends issuing Dudek a $48,625 Task Order (Attachment A) for a study that will reassess drainage patterns and existing infrastructure in the subject area and recommend potential improvements to minimize area flooding based on current regulations and standards.
Following a field visit and review of available records, Dudek will analyze feasible engineered solutions. A technical memorandum will summarize the feasibility, cost, and timeline of each stormwater improvement alternative. The final technical memorandum is scheduled for completion in February 2027, which will be subsequently presented to the City Council. 1 October 6, 2026 Item 5
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with Council approval of this item. Sufficient funds are included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget to cover the proposed $48,625 Task Order with Dudek and $6,375 contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in 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, therefore, not subject to CEQA. Further, should CEQA apply, CEQA Guidelines 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) is applicable because the consultant only involves the preparation of studies for future potential actions by the City. Furthermore, CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 also applies to this City Council action should the consultant need to conduct basic field work to collect information or data gathering because such activities will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. No further action under CEQA is required.
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
The Coast Boulevard Stormwater Analysis and Infrastructure Alternatives Study is a Tier 2 City Council priority item.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Dudek Task Order
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1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 | 858.755.9313 | www.delmar.ca.us October 6, 2026
Dudek SENT VIA EMAIL
Attn: Michael Metts
687 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite 110
Encinitas, CA 92024
[email protected]
RE: TASK ORDER & NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR COAST BOULEVARD STORMWATER ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ALTERNATIVES REPORT (40.7000.7006) This Task Order (TO) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the as-needed Civil Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Del Mar and Dudek (Consultant), the term for which is November 17, 2025, to November 17, 2028.
Consultant shall execute tasks related to the water and sewer model assessment, as described in the Consultant’s proposal included as Exhibit A to this Task Order. The project cost for this Task Order shall not exceed $48,625 unless a task order amendment is authorized by the City Manager for extended consulting services. The project schedule shall commence upon execution of this Task Order/Notice to Proceed, and shall be completed by June 30, 2027, to the satisfaction of the Principal Engineer, in accordance with the proposed Scope of Work included in Exhibit A.
The primary contact for this Task Order and invoicing is Karen Falk, Principal Engineer, who can be reached at [email protected] and 858-375-9533. Please sign and return a copy of this Task Order electronically through OneSpan, the City’s electronic document routing program. Please contact Senior Management Analyst Kseniia Izgarskaia at [email protected] or (858) 375-9560 with any questions about executing this Task Order.
Approved by: Accepted by:
City of Del Mar Michael Metts, PE
_____________________________________ _______________________________________ Ashley Jones Date Michael Metts, PE Date
City Manager Principal Engineer and
Engineering Services Manager
cc: Joe Bride, Public Works Director
Karen Falk, Principal Engineer
Exhibit A: Dudek Services Scope of Work
ATTACHMENT A
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Notice to Proceed
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Amanda Lee, Principal Planner
Nestor Machado, Associate Management Analyst
Karen Brindley, Planning & Community Development Director Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Budget Allocation for 28th Street Affordable Housing (APN 299- 030-12-00)
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget to allocate $100,000 from the Housing Fund to Special Projects Fund 49.8000.8023 for completion of financial feasibility studies, housing-related agreements, and related consultant work for the 28th Street affordable housing special project.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Del Mar (City) owns a vacant, developable property located on 28th Street adjacent to the Beach Colony Apartments in the North Beach neighborhood. The City’s 28th Street property is 0.06 acre (2,614 square feet) and is located in the California Coastal Zone. Any development on the site will be subject to approval of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) issued by the City Council, and the Council decision will be appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC).
The City-owned 28th Street property is relied on in the City’s State-certified 6th Cycle Housing Element as a site for three lower income units to meet a portion of the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). To date, the City has satisfied 10 of the total 113 lower income RHNA units it was assigned. To meet the timeline of Housing Element Program 3B, the site must be development-ready, with building permits issued, by December 2027.
On April 7, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-18 declaring the 28th Street vacant lot exempt surplus land in accordance with the Surplus Land Act, which aligns with the statewide priority to promote affordable housing development on surplus public land.
On April 8, 2026, the City provided notice of its intent to lease the vacant surplus property in accordance with California Government Code Section 54220, which requires the City to offer the surplus property to applicable public agencies for open space purposes. The notice was 1 October 6, 2026 Item 6
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October 6, 2026
provided to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), California Natural Resources Agency, CCC, County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, and San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority. The City did not receive any offers or interest in acquiring the property within the applicable 60-day response period.
In addition to potential development of the 28th Street site, the City has been in discussions with the owners of the Beach Colony Apartments since July 2026, regarding the potential deed-restriction of at least three existing apartments to low-income households for 55 years in exchange for consideration relating to the City-owned 28th Street property. The location of the City’s vacant lot adjacent to the Beach Colony Apartment complex is included as Attachment A to this report.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
This Council action does not approve a specific development proposal. The requested budget allocation would cover preparation of financial feasibility studies, housing-related agreements, and related work by consultants already under contract for affordable housing services (Keyser Marston Associates, Whitaker Real Estate Services, and Goldfarb & Lipman). This work will support next steps in the process to develop the 28th Street site or negotiation of agreements to create at least three deed-restricted lower income rental units for 55 years to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element affordable housing production goals.
City consultants will work with City staff to complete studies/analysis and develop necessary documents and agreements for either of the scenarios described above. Public participation opportunities for a future development project will be available through public hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, and Coastal Commission, as applicable. The request to allocate $100,000 from the Housing Reserve Fund for 28th Street consulting services and financial feasibility studies is similar to what the City anticipates spending for the 10th Street vacant developable property at the Civic Center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Council approval of the recommended action will result in an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget to allocate $100,000 from the Housing Reserve Fund as shown below:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in 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,
PROJECT FUND ACCOUNT AMOUNT
6 th Cycle Housing Element
Program 3B – 28th Street
Affordable Housing
Special Projects Fund 49.8000.8023 $100,000
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therefore, not subject to CEQA. Future processing of a development project will involve analysis and preparation of environmental documentation in accordance with CEQA.
HOUSING IMPACT:
This action is necessary to implement Housing Element Program 3B, which identifies the City-owned 28th Street property as a site for three lower income units to meet a portion of the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). To date, the City has satisfied 10 of the total 113 lower income RHNA units it was assigned.
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
The 28th Street affordable housing special project is a Tier 1 item on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 City work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – 28th Street Vacant Lot Exhibit
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28th Street Vacant Lot: APN 299-030
-1200
LEGEND
APN 299-030-1200
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Kseniia Izgarskaia, Senior Management Analyst
Nestor Machado, Associate Management Analyst
Karen Brindley, Planning & Community Development Director Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: First Amendments to Agreements with 4LEAF and Interwest to Add Supplemental Code Enforcement Services
REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the First Amendments to the Agreements with 4LEAF, Inc. (Attachment A) and Interwest Consulting Group (Attachment B) to add asneeded code enforcement services and update the fee schedules; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendments.
BACKGROUND:
On December 18, 2023, the City entered into agreements with consulting firms 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) and Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) for as-needed planning services for an initial three-year term expiring December 17, 2026, with an option to extend the Agreements through December 2028. These services initially included as-needed assistance with current and long-range planning. The proposed amendments would add code enforcement services to supplement the City’s in-house Code Enforcement division, which consists of one full-time Code Compliance Officer.
The purpose of having multiple firms under on-call, as-needed agreements is to allow the City to select which firm(s) to work with based on their areas of expertise and availability as needs arise. These agreements allow staff to engage one or more of these firms on a case-by-case basis depending on the work required.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Due to unanticipated staff leaves of absence, increasing Department workload, and special projects, the City is experiencing an immediate critical need for additional as-needed code enforcement support. Having contract code enforcement services available on an as-needed basis will allow the City to maintain continuity of services and respond to community complaints promptly.
In accordance with the Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Section 7.04.090(A), emergency procurement for services is exempt from bidding requirements, and interruption of essential code enforcement services is deemed to be an emergency. 1 October 6, 2026 Item 7
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Current City consultants 4LEAF and Interwest submitted proposals to provide these services.
City staff evaluated the proposals based on experience and qualifications and determined that both 4LEAF and Interwest are qualified to provide code enforcement support and the proposed fees are in line with current market rates for these services.
To ensure that critical code enforcement needs and deadlines continue to be met, staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendments to the Agreements with 4LEAF (Attachment A) and Interwest (Attachment B) to add as-needed code enforcement services to the scope of work and update the fee schedules accordingly.
The original agreements with 4LEAF (Attachment C) and Interwest (Attachment D) are attached for reference.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal action to be taken by the City Council as there are sufficient funds in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in 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, therefore, not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
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 – First Amendment to Agreement with 4LEAF
Attachment B – First Amendment to Agreement with Interwest Attachment C – Original Agreement with 4LEAF
Attachment D – Original Agreement with Interwest
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DEL MAR AND 4LEAF, INC.
FOR AS-NEEDED PLANNING SERVICES
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT to the Agreement (First Amendment) is made and entered into effective the 6th day of October, 2026, by and between the City of Del Mar, a Charter City and municipal corporation (“City”), and 4LEAF, Inc. (“Consultant”) (collectively “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the City and Consultant entered into an Agreement (Agreement), by which the City and Consultant established the terms and conditions for providing as-needed contract planning services for a three-year period terminating on December 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the scope of services to include as-needed code enforcement services and to update the fee schedule; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment is necessary in order to amend the scope of services and the fee schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
Section 1. Exhibit A to the Agreement (“Scope pf Services”) is hereby replaced by the new Exhibit A included with this First Amendment to include as-needed code enforcement services.
Section 2. Exhibit B to the Agreement (“Fee Schedule”) is hereby replaced by the new Exhibit B included with this First Amendment to provide for updated fees related to code enforcement services.
Section 3. Except as otherwise provided in this First Amendment, all terms and conditions, and attachments and exhibits thereto, of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to be effective as of the date first written above.
CITY OF DEL MAR,
a municipal corporation
By:
Ashley Jones, City Manager
4LEAF, Inc.
By:
Kevin J. Duggan, President
ATTEST:
By:
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Christina M. Cameron, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services is comprised of but not limited to:
A. Standard Planning Services
1. Provide as-needed review, development, or revision of the various elements of the Community (General) Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Housing Element Updates and Implementation Plan actions, Local Coastal Program (LCP), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination documents, ordinances and other policies and procedures.
2. Provide analysis of planning issues and determine project schedules and priorities.
3. Organize and administer complex research studies, analysis, and prepare reports/recommendations regarding land use, zoning, environmental requirements and issues, coastal resources, housing policy, and other matters.
4. Provide support and perform complex professional planning work related to longrange planning projects, including but not limited to amendments and maintenance of the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Housing Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinances, and municipal code amendments.
5. Process federal, state, and local permits for private development projects and the City’s capital improvement plan projects, such as Design Review Board Permits, Specific Plans, Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and Tentative Parcel/tract Maps.
6. Review drawings for structural conformity, proposed uses and aesthetics; conduct site evaluations and analyses; reviews and analyzes civil engineering, architectural, landscaping, and other development plans for conformance with the City’s Zoning and Community (General) Plan, conditions of approval, and mitigation requirements.
7. Review development proposals for conformance with City’s Community (General) Plan, Design Review Ordinance, and Zoning/development regulations; performs highly technical research related to discretionary planning projects and other planning matters including populations, housing, transportation, land use, and economic studies.
8. Manage the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to CEQA including Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and related documents; reviews the work of consultants responsible for preparation of same.
9. Prepares CEQA pre- and post-Environmental Impact Report (EIR) documentation including Notices of Preparation, Notices of Determination, Requests for Proposal, Request for Qualifications, Scopes of Work, and related documentation.
10. Provide support services at the Planning Division’s front public counter and/or responding to email/telephone inquiries.
B. As-needed Code Enforcement Services
1. Provide Code Enforcement Staff augmentation services during and after business hours when needed.
2. Perform inspections for violations of Building Codes and other Ordinances as adopted by the Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC).
3. Perform project specific assignments.
4. Research properties for prior approvals, permits, and general information relating to violations.
5. Serve as a Hearing Officer for the issuance of fines or granting additional time for compliance for respondents with unusual hardships.
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6. Enforcement of state and local laws pertaining to the maintenance of private property to address blighted conditions such as overgrown weeds, trash, and debris.
7. Investigate, conduct inspections, and take necessary action when a violation of municipal code exists and/or as reported through the code enforcement complaint process.
8. Comply with the City’s procedures for reporting inspection results and deficiencies.
9. Issue notices of violations and/or code enforcement fines.
10. Complete necessary digital entries, case status communications, and any documentation notices provided to responsible parties.
11. Conduct follow-up inspections and/or communications as needed.
12. Maintain records as needed.
13. Interact with members of the public as needed.
14. Assists with compliance with municipal short-term rental ordinances.
15. Review and read current City code, policies and procedures.
16. Conduct review of all administrative citations.
17. Assist with complex code enforcement cases and provide guidance for resolution of cases.
18. Work collaboratively with City staff to further develop and enhance the Code Enforcement program.
19. Review and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).
20. Stormwater enforcement.
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EXHIBIT “B”
FEE PROPOSAL
Planning
Housing Policy Director.................................................................$205/hour Planning Director......................................................................... $205/hour Principal Planner...........................................................................$180/hour Senior Planner..............................................................................$165/hour Associate Planner.........................................................................$140/hour Assistant Planner..........................................................................$120/hour Planning Technician......................................................................$100/hour Environmental Review...................................................................$185/hour Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Director ......................................................... $197/hour Code Enforcement Manager..........................................................$164/hour Senior Code Enforcement Officer .................................................$144/hour Code Enforcement Officer II.......................................................... $124/hour Code Enforcement Officer I............................................................$107/hour Code Enforcement Technician.......................................................$94/hour Housing Inspector......................................................................... $104/hour Remote Hearing Officer................................................................ $297/hour Onsite Hearing Officer................................................................... $397/hour General
Principal-in-Charge ....................................................................... $347/hour 4LEAF Project Manager................................................................ $247/hour Vehicle required for project - 4-wheel drive (monthly) .................. $2500/month Vehicle required for project - 4-wheel drive (daily) ....................... $165/day Vehicle required for project - 2-wheel drive (monthly) .................. $1500/month Vehicle required for project - 2-wheel drive (daily) ....................... $125/day Project site transport, where required (gator) ............................... $1800/month Field Representative requiring special enhancement.................... $274/hour Prevailing Wage filing.................................................................... $274/filing Project Administration specialized billing....................................... $144/hour elas/GoFormz................................................................................ $50/user/month Basis of Charges
• Rates are inclusive of “tools of the trade” such as forms, telephones, and consumables, basic PPE (project specific PPE will be charged at cost plus 20%). • All invoices will be submitted monthly.
• All invoices will be charged a 3% administrative fee. • Approved expenses such as flights/ferry/hotels/etc. as well as subconsultants will be charged at cost plus 20%
• Staff Augmentation work (excluding plan review) is subject to 4-hour minimum charges unless stated otherwise. Services billed in 4-hour increments. • Inspection services canceled less than 24 hours of requested time of service will be subject to a two (2) hour minimum charge.
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• Overtime and Premium time will be charged as follows:
- Regular time (work begun after 5AM or before 4PM) 1 x hourly rate - Nighttime (work begun after 4PM or before 5AM) 1.125 x hourly rate - Overtime (over 8-hour M-F or Saturdays) 1.5 x hourly rate - Overtime (over 8 hours Sat or 1st8-hour Sun) 2 x hourly rate - Overtime (over 8 hours Sun or Holidays) 3 x hourly rate • Overtime will only be billed with prior authorization of the client unless required by governing documents.
• All work with less than 8 hours rest between shifts will be charged the appropriate overtime rate.
• Mileage driven during the course of project work or assignment will be charged at cost plus 20%.
• Payment due on receipt. All payments over 30 days will be assessed a 1.5% interest charge.
• Client shall pay attorneys’ fees, or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent amounts.
• In accordance with California’s Meal Break and Rest Break Law requirements, City will be billed one (1) additional hour per day at the regular rate for each missed meal or rest break due to Client-directed tasks or requirements. Client will allow 4LEAF staff the opportunity to take their entitled rest and meal breaks during each work shift as required by law
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DEL MAR
AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
FOR AS-NEEDED PLANNING SERVICES
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT to the Agreement (First Amendment) is made and entered into effective the 6th day of October, 2026, by and between the City of Del Mar, a Charter City and municipal corporation (“City”), and Interwest Consulting Group (“Consultant”) (collectively “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the City and Consultant entered into an Agreement (Agreement), by which the City and Consultant established the terms and conditions for providing as-needed contract planning services for a three-year period terminating on December 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the scope of services to include as-needed code enforcement services and to update the fee schedule; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment is necessary in order to amend the scope of services and the fee schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
Section 1. Exhibit A to the Agreement (“Scope pf Services”) is hereby replaced by the new Exhibit A included with this First Amendment to include as-needed code enforcement services.
Section 2. Exhibit B to the Agreement (“Fee Schedule”) is hereby replaced by the new Exhibit B included with this First Amendment to provide for updated fees related to code enforcement services.
Section 3. Except as otherwise provided in this First Amendment, all terms and conditions, and attachments and exhibits thereto, of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to be effective as of the date first written above.
CITY OF DEL MAR,
a municipal corporation
By:
Ashley Jones, City Manager
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
By:
Matthew Causley, Vice President
ATTEST:
By:
Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Christina M. Cameron, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services is comprised of but not limited to:
A. Standard Planning Services
1. Provide as-needed review, development, or revision of the various elements of the Community (General) Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Housing Element Updates and Implementation Plan actions, Local Coastal Program (LCP), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination documents, ordinances and other policies and procedures.
2. Provide analysis of planning issues and determine project schedules and priorities.
3. Organize and administer complex research studies, analysis, and prepare reports/recommendations regarding land use, zoning, environmental requirements and issues, coastal resources, housing policy, and other matters.
4. Provide support and perform complex professional planning work related to long-range planning projects, including but not limited to amendments and maintenance of the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Housing Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinances, and municipal code amendments.
5. Process federal, state, and local permits for private development projects and the City’s capital improvement plan projects, such as Design Review Board Permits, Specific Plans, Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and Tentative Parcel/tract Maps.
6. Review drawings for structural conformity, proposed uses and aesthetics; conduct site evaluations and analyses; reviews and analyzes civil engineering, architectural, landscaping, and other development plans for conformance with the City’s Zoning and Community (General) Plan, conditions of approval, and mitigation requirements.
7. Review development proposals for conformance with City’s Community (General) Plan, Design Review Ordinance, and Zoning/development regulations; performs highly technical research related to discretionary planning projects and other planning matters including populations, housing, transportation, land use, and economic studies.
8. Manage the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to CEQA including Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and related documents; reviews the work of consultants responsible for preparation of same.
9. Prepares CEQA pre- and post-Environmental Impact Report (EIR) documentation including Notices of Preparation, Notices of Determination, Requests for Proposal, Request for Qualifications, Scopes of Work, and related documentation.
10. Provide support services at the Planning Division’s front public counter and/or responding to email/telephone inquiries.
B. As-needed Code Enforcement Services
1. Provide Code Enforcement Staff augmentation services during and after business hours when needed.
2. Perform inspections for violations of Building Codes and other Ordinances as adopted by the Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC).
3. Perform project specific assignments
4. Research properties for prior approvals, permits, and general information relating to violations.
5. Serve as a Hearing Officer for the issuance of fines or granting additional time for compliance for respondents with unusual hardships.
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6. Enforcement of state and local laws pertaining to the maintenance of private property to address blighted conditions such as overgrown weeds, trash, and debris.
7. Investigate, conduct inspections, and take necessary action when a violation of municipal code exists and/or as reported through the code enforcement complaint process.
8. Comply with the City’s procedures for reporting inspection results and deficiencies
9. Issue notices of violations and/or code enforcement fines.
10. Complete necessary digital entries, case status communications, and any documentation notices provided to responsible parties.
11. Conduct follow-up inspections and/or communications as needed.
12. Maintain records as needed.
13. Interact with members of the public as needed.
14. Assists with compliance with municipal short-term rental ordinances.
15. Review and read current City code, policies and procedures.
16. Conduct review of all administrative citations.
17. Assist with complex code enforcement cases and provide guidance for resolution of cases.
18. Work collaboratively with City staff to further develop and enhance the Code Enforcement program.
19. Review and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).
20. Stormwater enforcement.
21. Attend Code Enforcement related meetings with City staff as necessary. 10 October 6, 2026 Item 7
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EXHIBIT “B”
FEE SCHEDULE
Planning
Community Development Director .......................................................$200/hour Planning Manager ...............................................................................$185/hour Principal Planner .................................................................................$170/hour Senior Planner......................................................................................$155/hour Associate Planner.................................................................................$125/hour Assistant Planner................................................................................. $100/hour Planning Technician.............................................................................$80/hour Grant Writing
Grant Manager......................................................................................$160/hour Grant Writer...........................................................................................$150/hour Code Enforcement Services
Senior Code Enforcement Officer…………………………………………$145/hour Code Enforcement Officer III………………………………………………$135/hour Code Enforcement Officer II……………………………………………….$125/hour Code Enforcement Officer I………………………………………………. $115/hour Administrative Support………………………………………………….….$95/hour
Trainee (Inspector)................................................................ ……..…..$90/hour Basis of Charges
• Beginning on the 1st anniversary of the Effective Date of the 1st Amendment and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the “CPI”). Such increase shall never exceed 4%. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged. • Services provided more than (8) eight hours per day, outside regular business hours, nights, weekends and holidays, will be invoiced at 150% of the hourly rate of the assigned staff member.
• A minimum of 4 hours will be charged if the person worked four hours or less. Alternate work schedules such as 9/80 or 4/10 will be considered work outside of standard hours and will be charged as overtime for services provided more than (8) hours. • City will be responsible for any applicable taxes in addition to the fees due for Services. 11 October 6, 2026 Item 7
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This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 18 TH day
of December 2023 by and between the City of Del Mar, a Charter City and a municipal corporation (“City”), and Interwest Consulting Group. (“Consultant”) (collectively “Parties”).
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ a consultant to provide as-needed contract planning services (“Consulting Services”). Said work is to be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below and as described in the scope of services, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City has initially determined that Consultant is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by City, and Consultant is willing to perform such services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant will conduct all the work as described and detailed in this Agreement to be provided to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto mutually covenant and agree with each other as follows:
1. CONSULTING SERVICES.
1.1 Scope of Services. The Consultant shall perform the Consulting Services as set forth in the written Scope of Services, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein. Such services shall be provided at the direction of the City.
1.2. Project Coordinator. Karen Brindley, Planning and Community Development Director is hereby designated as the Project Coordinator for City and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for Consultant. Richard Smeaton, AICP is hereby designated as the Project Director for Consultant. City shall provide Consultant access to appropriate staff and resources for the coordination and provision of services.
1.3. City Modification of Scope of Services. City may order changes to the Scope of Services within the general scope of this Agreement consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions. If such changes cause a change in the Consultant’s cost of, or time required for, completion of the Scope of Services, an equitable adjustment to Consultant’s compensation and/or contract time shall be made, subject to the City’s approval. All such changes shall be authorized in writing, executed by Consultant and City. If such a change results in an extension of the term of this Agreement or increases the maximum amount to be paid under this Agreement, no such change shall have any force or effect unless an amendment to this Agreement is approved by the City Council.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DEL MAR AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
FOR AS-NEEDED PLANNING SERVICES
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2. DURATION OF AGREEMENT.
2.1 Term, Time for Performance. This Agreement shall be effective for an initial period of three (3) years from the date first written above. Upon satisfactory performance and written agreement of both parties, the Agreement may be extended for an additional two (2) year period.
Time is of the essence for this Agreement and each provision of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement.
2.2 Delay. Any delay resulting from causes beyond the control of Consultant may merit an extension of time for the completion of the Scope of Services. When such delay occurs, Consultant shall immediately notify the Project Coordinator in writing of the cause and the extent of the delay, whereupon the Project Coordinator shall ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay and grant an extension of time for the completion of the Consulting Services when justified by the circumstances provided that no extension of time shall be granted which would extend the time for performance beyond the date specified in section 2.1 above.
2.3 City’s Right to Terminate for Default. Should Consultant be in default of any covenant or condition hereof, City may immediately terminate this Agreement for cause if Consultant fails to cure the default within ten (10) calendar days of receiving written notice of the default.
2.4 City’s Right to Terminate without Cause. Without limiting its rights in the event of Consultant’s default, City may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving written notice to Consultant. Such termination shall be effective upon receipt of the written notice.
Consultant shall be compensated for all effort and material expended on behalf of City under the terms of this Agreement, up to the effective date of termination. All personal property remaining in City facilities or on City property thirty (30) days after the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall be, at City’s election, considered the property of City.
3. PERFORMANCE AFTER TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Agreement as provided herein, Consultant shall, within such reasonable time period as may be directed by City Manager, complete those items of work which are in various stages of completion and which City Manager determines are necessary to be completed by Consultant to allow the project to be completed in a timely, logical, and orderly manner. Upon termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, models, photographs, reports, and other materials prepared by Consultant shall be delivered to the City Manager, upon his request, as property of City.
4. COMPENSATION.
4.1 Total Amount. Compensation to Consultant shall be provided in accordance with the rates described in the Fee Schedule contained in Exhibit “B” Consultant shall bill the City for work provided and shall present a written request for such payment monthly.
City shall pay all invoices in arrears and shall in no event be required to pay for any services provided by Consultant in advance. Consultant acknowledges that it is not guaranteed any particular amount of work.
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4.2 Additional Services. City may, as the need arises or in the event of an emergency, request additional services of Consultant. Should such additional services be required, Compensation therefore shall be paid to the Consultant in accordance with Scope of Services contained in Exhibit “A.” City and Consultant shall agree to the costs prior to commencement of such work.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is, for all purposes arising out of this Agreement, an independent contractor. The Consultant has and shall retain the right to exercise full control and supervision of all persons assisting the Consultant in the performance of said services hereunder, the City only being concerned with the finished results of the work being performed. Neither Consultant nor Consultant’s employees shall in any event be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including, but not limited to, overtime, any retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, any injury leave or other leave benefits, Consultant being solely responsible for all such matters, as well as, compliance with social security and income tax withholding and all other regulations and laws governing such matters.
6. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. Consultant agrees and represents by executing this Agreement that it has the financial resources, service experience, completion ability, personnel, and experience in dealing with public agencies necessary for performing the Scope of Services and that such performance shall be in accordance with the standards customarily adhered to by an experienced and competent Consultant using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by reputable Consultants practicing in the same field of service in the State of California. Additionally, Consultant and all of Consultant’s employees or agents shall secure and maintain in force such permits and licenses as are required by law in connection with the furnishing of services pursuant to this Agreement.
7. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
7.1 At any time during normal business hours and as often as may be deemed necessary, the Consultant shall make available to a representative of City for examination all of its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement and shall permit City to audit, examine, and/or reproduce such records. Consultant shall retain such financial and program service records for at least four (4) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
7.2 The Consultant shall include the City’s right to audit under this section in any and all of their subcontracts and shall ensure that these sections are binding upon all subcontractors.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY. All Consulting services performed by Consultant, including, but not limited to, all drafts, data, correspondence, proposals, reports, research and estimates compiled or composed by Consultant, pursuant to this Agreement, are for the sole use of the City, its agents and employees. Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior written consent of the City. This provision does not apply to information that (a) was publicly known, or otherwise known to Consultant, at the time that it was disclosed to Consultant by the City, (b) subsequently becomes publicly known through no act or omission of Consultant or (c) otherwise becomes known to Consultant other than through disclosure by the City. Except for any subcontractors that may be allowed upon prior agreement, neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior written consent of the City. The sole purpose of this section is to prevent disclosure of City’s confidential and proprietary information by Consultant or subcontractors. 26 October 6, 2026 Item 7
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9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
9.1 Consultant shall at all times comply with all federal, state and local conflict of interest laws, regulations, and policies applicable to public contracts and procurement practices, including, but not limited to, California Government Code §§ 81000 et seq. (Political Reform Act) and §§ 1090 et seq. Consultant shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the City in which the Consultant has a financial interest as defined in Government Code § 87103. Consultant represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests, which would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the City.
9.2 Consultant shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act. The Consultant shall file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700 (Assuming Office Statement) within thirty (30) calendar days of the City’s determination that the Consultant is subject to a conflict of interest code, if applicable. The Consultant shall also file a Form 700 (Annual Statement) on or before April 1, disclosing any financial interests held during the previous calendar year for which the Consultant was subject to a conflict of interest code.
9.3 If, in performing the Consulting Services set forth in this Agreement, the Consultant makes, or participates in, a “governmental decision” as described in Title 2, section 18701(a)(2) of the California Code of Regulations, or performs the same or substantially all the same duties for the City that would otherwise be performed by a City employee holding a position specified in the department's conflict of interest code, the Consultant shall be subject to a conflict of interest code requiring the completion of one or more statements of economic interests disclosing the Consultant’s relevant financial interests.
10. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by Consultant under this Agreement shall be considered the property of City. Consultant shall be permitted to reference and use said materials for use in future studies, work, and marketing so long as said materials are considered “public documents” and are not subject to attorney-client privilege, or the subject of pending closed or executive session discussions. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement shall be understood to grant City rights to pre-existing intellectual property of Consultant, including Consultant software and licensed software, or to any improvements thereto.
11. INSURANCE
11.1 Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than “A” and “VII” and are admitted to do business in the State of California, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City’s Risk Manager.
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of premium) of cancellation or non-renewal of the policy or policies. Maintenance of specified insurance coverage is a material element of this Agreement.
11.3 Types and Amounts Required. Consultant shall maintain, at minimum, the following insurance coverage for the duration of this Agreement:
11.3.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance written on an ISO Occurrence form CG 00 01 07 98 or equivalent providing coverage at least as broad which shall cover liability arising from any and all personal injury or property damage in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and subject to an annual aggregate of $2,000,000. There shall be no endorsement or modification of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage for either insured vs. insured claims or contractual liability. All defense costs shall be outside the limits of the policy.
11.3.2 Commercial Automobile Liability. For all of the Consultant's automobiles including owned, hired and non-owned automobiles, automobile insurance written on an ISO form CA 00 01 12 90 or a later version of this form or an equivalent form providing coverage at least as broad for bodily injury and property damage for a combined single limit of $300,000 per occurrence. Insurance certificate shall reflect coverage for any automobile (any auto).
11.3.3 Workers' Compensation. For all of the Consultant's employees who are subject to this Agreement and to the extent required by applicable state or federal law, a Workers' Compensation policy providing at minimum $1,000,000 employers' liability coverage.
The Consultant shall provide an endorsement that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the City and its respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives.
11.3.4 Consulting Liability. Consulting liability (errors and omissions) coverage with a limit of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The Consultant shall ensure both that (1) the policy retroactive date is on or before the date of commencement of the Scope of Services; and (2) the policy will be maintained in force for a period of three years after substantial completion of the Scope of Services or termination of this Agreement whichever occurs last. The Consultant agrees that for the time period defined above, there will be no changes or endorsements to the policy that increase the City's exposure to loss. All defense costs shall be outside the limits of the policy.
11.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions are the responsibility of the Consultant and must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, or (2) the Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
11.5 Additional Required Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
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11.5.2 The policies are primary and non-contributory to any insurance that may be carried by the City, as reflected in an endorsement which shall be submitted to the City.
11.6 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section 11. The endorsement should be on forms provided by the City or on other than the City’s forms provided those endorsements conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
12. DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend (with attorneys approved by City), and hold harmless the City, and its officers, officials, agents and employees (the “Indemnified Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability that arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to the Consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant’s duty to indemnify under this section shall not include liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct by the City or its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees. Consultant's indemnification obligations shall not be limited by the insurance provisions of this Agreement. The Parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fees, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered workers' compensation is included as a loss, expense, or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
12.2 This indemnity is in addition to any other rights or remedies which City may have under the law or this Agreement. In the event of any claim or demand made against any party which is entitled to be indemnified hereunder, City may, at its sole discretion, reserve, retain or apply any monies due to Consultant under this Agreement for the purpose of resolving such claims; provided however, that City may release such funds if Consultant provides City with reasonable assurances of protection of the City's interest. The City shall, in its sole discretion determine whether such assurances are reasonable.
12.3 Consultant agrees that its duty to defend arises upon an allegation of liability based upon the performance of services under this Agreement by Consultant, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, sub-consultants, or anyone for whom Consultant is liable and that an adjudication of Consultant’s liability is not a condition precedent to Consultant's duty to defend.
13. SUBCONTRACTORS.
13.1 The Consultant’s hiring or retaining of third parties (i.e. subcontractors) to perform services related to the Project is subject to prior approval by the City.
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The Consultant shall require the subcontractor to obtain all policies described in section 11 of this Agreement in the amounts required by the City, which shall not be greater than the amounts required of the Consultant.
13.3 In any dispute between the Consultant and its subconsultants, the City shall not be made a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding to resolve the dispute. The Consultant agrees to defend and indemnify the City as described in section 12 of this Agreement should the City be made a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding to resolve any such dispute or should the City incur any costs in responding to third-party discovery requests.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other class protected under state, federal, or local law. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to any class or category protected under state, federal, or local law and shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by City setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
15. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party shall be delivered to the persons listed below. Any such written communications by mail shall be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee five (5) calendar days after the deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted below.
If to City: If to Consultant:
City of Del Mar Interwest Consulting Group
City Clerk Attn: Richard Smeaton, AICP
1050 Camino del Mar 9320 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 208
Del Mar, CA 92014 San Diego, CA 92123
16 ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement and any portion thereof shall not be assigned or transferred, nor shall any of the Consultant’s duties be delegated or sub-contracted, without the express written consent of the City.
17. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT. City shall not be responsible nor held liable for any damage to persons or property consequent upon the use, misuse, or failure of any equipment used by Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees or subcontractors, even if such equipment has been furnished, rented, or loaned to Consultant by City. The acceptance or use of any such equipment by Consultant, Consultant’s employees, or subcontractors shall be construed to mean that Consultant accepts full responsibility for and agrees to exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all claims for any damage whatsoever resulting from the use, misuse, or failure of such equipment.
18. CALIFORNIA LAW; VENUE/MISC. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California. Any action brought to enforce or 30 October 6, 2026 Item 7
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Consultant hereby waives any and all rights it might have pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 394.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Consultant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies of the federal, state, and local governments applicable to this Agreement, including California Labor Code section 1720, et seq., relating to payment of prevailing wages for public works projects, if applicable. Consultant shall indemnify and defend the Indemnified Parties from and against any liability incurred due to any failure on the part of Consultant to comply with any applicable Laws.
To the extent Consultant is required to comply with prevailing wage requirements, Consultant does hereby acknowledge that they are aware of, have read, and understand the terms and implications of SB 854 and Consultant and any subconsultants ensure that they are familiar with and comply with its requirements. Such requirements include, but are not limited to, the registration requirement with the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California (DIR), pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. As of March 1, 2015, in compliance with SB 854, the City requires all affected contractors and consultants to be registered with the DIR prior to submitting a bid or proposal on any eligible District project. As of April 1, 2015, failure to comply with the requirements of SB 854 by any contractor or consultant, including registration with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, shall be a material breach of this Agreement which may be terminated by the City in its sole and absolute discretion. Where applicable, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
20. CONSULTANT’S CERTIFICATION OF AWARENESS OF IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986. Consultant certifies that Consultant is aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 USC §§ 1101-1525) and has complied and will comply with these requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors, and consultants that are included in this Agreement.
21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written, except as set forth herein.
22. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
No change, alteration, or modification of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, and no verbal understanding of the Parties, their officers, agents, or employees shall be valid unless agreed to in writing by both Parties.
23. NO WAIVER. No failure of either the City or the Consultant to insist upon the strict performance by the other of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement, nor any failure to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach of any covenant, term, or condition of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any such breach of such covenant, term or condition.
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25. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES. The Parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each Party. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in the drafting of the Agreement.
26. LEGAL FEES. In the event of the bringing of any action or suit by either party hereto against the other party hereunder to enforce or interpret any of the provisions, covenants or conditions of this Agreement, or arising out of any tortious conduct by either party incident to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or suit shall be entitled to recover all costs and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees. In any action or suit brought to enforce this Agreement, the damages available shall be limited to specific performance or other such equitable relief that the court may order.
27. CONFLICTS BETWEEN TERMS. If an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between the main body of this Agreement and the Exhibits, the main body of this Agreement shall control. If a conflict exists between an applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order, or code and this Agreement, the law, rule, regulation, order, or code shall control. Varying degrees of stringency among the main body of this Agreement, the Exhibits, and laws, rules, regulations, orders, or codes are not deemed conflicts, and the most stringent requirement shall control. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon the identification of any apparent conflict or inconsistency concerning this Agreement.
28. EXHIBITS INCORPORATED. All Exhibits referenced in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
29. SIGNING AUTHORITY. The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services is comprised of but not limited to:
1. Provide as-needed review, development, or revision of the various elements of the Community (General) Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Housing Element Updates and Implementation Plan actions, Local Coastal Program (LCP), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination documents, ordinances and other policies and procedures.
2. Provide analysis of planning issues and determine project schedules and priorities.
3. Organize and administer complex research studies, analysis, and prepare reports/recommendations regarding land use, zoning, environmental requirements and issues, coastal resources, housing policy, and other matters.
4. Provide support and perform complex professional planning work related to long-range planning projects, including but not limited to amendments and maintenance of the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Housing Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinances, and municipal code amendments.
5. Process federal, state, and local permits for private development projects and the City’s capital improvement plan projects, such as Design Review Board Permits, Specific Plans, Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and Tentative Parcel/tract Maps.
6. Review drawings for structural conformity, proposed uses and aesthetics; conduct site evaluations and analyses; reviews and analyzes civil engineering, architectural, landscaping, and other development plans for conformance with the City’s Zoning and Community (General) Plan, conditions of approval, and mitigation requirements.
7. Review development proposals for conformance with City’s Community (General) Plan, Design Review Ordinance, and Zoning/development regulations; performs highly technical research related to discretionary planning projects and other planning matters including populations, housing, transportation, land use, and economic studies.
8. Manage the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to CEQA including Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and related documents; reviews the work of consultants responsible for preparation of same.
9. Prepares CEQA pre- and post-Environmental Impact Report (EIR) documentation including Notices of Preparation, Notices of Determination, Requests for Proposal, Request for Qualifications, Scopes of Work, and related documentation.
10. Provide support services at the Planning Division’s front public counter and/or responding to email/telephone inquiries.
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EXHIBIT “B”
FEE PROPOSAL
Hourl y Bil l ing Rat es
Beginning onthe1st anniversaryof the Effective Date of the Agreement and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statisticsor successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the “ CPI” ), unlessa mutually agreed upon rate increase isestablished. Such increase shall not exceed 5% per annum. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged.
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Planning Ser vices
Community Development Director ...................................................................................................................$200 Planning Manager ..............................................................................................................................................$185 Principal Planner..................................................................................................................................................$170 Senior Planner......................................................................................................................................................$155 Associate Planner ................................................................................................................................................$125 Assistant Planner..................................................................................................................................................$100 Planning Technician.............................................................................................................................................$80 Grant Writ ing
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Karen Falk, Principal Engineer
Joe Bride, Public Works Director
Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Engineering and Traffic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning Report and Introduction of the Ordinance Establishing Vehicular Speed Limits REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Accept the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning (Attachment A); and 2) Introduce an Ordinance establishing speed limits on eight (8) selected segments within the City of Del Mar (Attachment B).
BACKGROUND:
To satisfy the requirements of Sections 40802(b) and 40802(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC), engineering and traffic surveys must be updated routinely to enable Sheriff’s deputies to use radar for traffic speed enforcement. A report documenting findings is kept on file at the City. These surveys document that posted speed limits are justified and enforceable.
Speed surveys are conducted to determine the 85th percentile speed, which is the speed at or below which 85% of traffic is moving. The survey establishes the speed that the majority of safe and reasonable drivers are traveling and is the basis for the established speed limit.
The CVC and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) state that posted speed limits shall be set at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed. The City may choose to lower the rounded amount by 5 mph through engineering judgment. In certain conditions where patterns of serious injuries or fatalities exist, an additional 5 mph reduction may be applied.
Speed surveys are typically valid for seven (7) years. However, the results can be recertified and extended another seven (7) years for a total of fourteen (14) years from the original survey date if a registered engineer determines that roadway and traffic conditions have not changed significantly. Two segments were reaching the end of their first seven (7) year validation period in 2026, and the traffic striping modifications constructed on Jimmy Durante Boulevard between Via de la Valle and San Dieguito Drive required that segment to be analyzed. The City’s Traffic and Parking Advisory (TPAC) recommended at its December 2, 1 October 6, 2026 Item 8
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2025, meeting that speed surveys be completed on all sixteen (16) segments to evaluate if speed limits remained accurate or could be reduced based on current data.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
ZONE Traffic Engineering Consulting conducted speed surveys and collected traffic counts on all major arterial street segments in June 2026. The results of the speed surveys and recommended changes to posted speed limits are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1 – Speed Survey Results and Recommendations
No. Roadway From / To 85th Percentile
Speed (mph)
Posted Speed Limit
(mph)
Previous Current Existing Proposed
1 Camino Del Mar Via De La Valle to
Dog Beach Crosswalk 43 33 40 30
2 Camino Del Mar Dog Beach Crosswalk to
San Dieguito Bridge 43 36 40 30
3 Camino Del Mar San Dieguito Bridge to
Coast Blvd 32 30 25 25
4 Camino Del Mar Coast Blvd to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 40 37 35 30
5 Camino Del Mar Jimmy Durante Blvd to
Del Mar Plaza 40 36 35 30
6 Camino Del Mar Del Mar Plaza to
9th Street 29 30 25 25
7 Camino Del Mar 9th St to
La Amatista Road 42 40 35 35
8 Camino Del Mar La Amatista Road to
4th Street 42 39 35 35
9 Camino Del Mar 4th Street to
Carmel Valley Rd 45 44 40 40
10 Coast Blvd Camino Del Mar to
18th Street 28 28 25 25
11 Coast Blvd 18th Street to
15th Street 25 24 25 25
12 Jimmy Durante
Blvd
Via De La Valle to
Fairgrounds Gate 2
(Rideshare Gate)
51 46 45 40
13 Jimmy Durante
Blvd
Fairgrounds Gate 2
(Rideshare Gate) to
San Dieguito Dr
51 37 45 30
14 Jimmy Durante
Blvd
San Dieguito Dr to
Camino Del Mar 39 41 35 30
15 San Dieguito Dr Jimmy Durante Blvd to
East City Limits 36 36 30 30
16 Via De La Valle Camino Del Mar to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 46 39 40 35
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The speed surveys completed support speed limit reductions on seven major arterial road segments. The measured 85% speeds were rounded to the nearest 5 mph increment and some eligible segments were rounded down an additional 5 mph based on proximity to uncontrolled crosswalks, cyclists, and increased presence of pedestrians. Per qualifying conditions in AB 1014, Segment 14 had an additional 5 mph reduction applied based on serious bicycle injury data for that segment. Table 2 summarizes the recommended speed limit changes.
Table 2 – Speed Limit Adjustment Recommendations
No. Roadway From/To Posted Speed Limit (mph)
Existing Proposed
1 Camino Del Mar Via De La Valle to
Dog Beach Crosswalk 40 30
2 Camino Del Mar Dog Beach Crosswalk to
San Dieguito Bridge 40 30
4 Camino Del Mar Coast Blvd to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 35 30
5 Camino Del Mar Jimmy Durante Blvd to
Del Mar Plaza 35 30
12 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Via De La Valle to
Fairgrounds Gate 2
(Rideshare Gate)
45 40
13 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Fairgrounds Gate 2
(Rideshare Gate) to
San Dieguito Dr
45 30
14 Jimmy Durante Blvd San Dieguito Dr to
Camino Del Mar 35 30
16 Via De La Valle Camino Del Mar to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 40 35
Note that the recommended speeds account for the limits on adjacent segments to maintain consistent speed zoning. Speed zones were also consolidated to reduce the number of speed limit changes throughout the city for simplicity and to increase compliance.
TPAC reviewed the proposed changes at its September 14, 2026, meeting and supported the recommended changes to all eight road segments. If adopted, the new speed limit ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption, and speed limit signs will be replaced as shown in Attachment C.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal action to be taken by the City Council related to this agenda item. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget contains sufficient funding for the minimal costs to purchase and install the new speed limit signs required by these changes. 3 October 6, 2026 Item 8
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in 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, therefore, not subject to CEQA. Specifically, the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)). Second, Section 15378 explicitly excludes from its definition of “project” the following: “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)). The Ordinance constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a physical change to the environment and therefore is not subject to CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Engineering and Traffic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning Attachment B – Ordinance Establishing Vehicular Speed Limits Attachment C – Recommended Speed Limit Map
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ZONE TraƯic Engineering Consulting
4803 34th Street
San Diego, CA 92116
Ph: 619-846-6987
September 24, 2026
Karen Falk, Principal Engineer
City of Del Mar
2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Email: [email protected] | Ph: 858-755-3294
Re: Engineering and TraƯic Survey for Citywide Speed Zoning
INTRODUCTION
This Engineering and TraƯic Survey (E&TS) is intended to serve as the basis for the establishment and enforcement of speed limits for selected streets within the City of Del Mar. This survey was authorized by the City and independently conducted by the private consulting firm ZONE TraƯic Engineering Consulting (ZONE).
Since the expiration of speed surveys for certain road segments is approaching, the City has asked for the conduction of a study for all road segments.
Engineering and traƯic surveys for speed limits are regularly conducted once every five (5) years by governing municipalities for the purpose of complying with Section 40802(a). E&TS may remain valid for seven (7) years, or up to fourteen (14) years if a registered engineer evaluates the section of highway and determines that no significant changes in roadway or traƯic conditions have occurred, including but not limited to changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traƯic volume.
The law requires that speed surveys must be performed with the use of radar or other electronic devices at locations where speed limits are to be enforced with the use of radar. The current survey must be completed within five years as specified in Section 40802(a)(2); seven years as specified in Section 40802(ii)(2)(I), or fourteen years as specified in Section 40802(ii)(2)(II), of the date of the preceding survey. A survey allowed to expire after five years (as specified by Section 40802(a)(2)), seven years (as specified by Section 40802(ii)(2)(I)), or 14 years (as specified by Section 40802(ii)(2)(II)), of the previous survey would constitute a speed trap.
METHODOLOGY
Speed zones are primarily established to protect the general public from the unreasonable behavior of reckless, unreliable, or otherwise dangerous drivers. Speed limits are generally established at or near the 85th percentile speed, which is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traƯic is moving. Speed limits established on this basis conform to the consensus of those who drive on the highways as to what speed is reasonable and safe and are not dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals.
The Engineering and TraƯic Survey, as defined in Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code, must consider the prevailing speeds, collision records, pedestrian and bicycle activity, and roadway traƯic and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Speed zones are also established to advice of road conditions or ATTACHMENT A 5 October 6, 2026 Item 8
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hazards, which may not be readily apparent to the driver. For this reason, a field review of related road/traƯic variables is conducted which is considered in combination with the statistical data and collision history of a particular roadway segment to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit. The specific procedures used in the conduct of the Engineering and TraƯic Study are outlined in California MUTCD 2026 Edition. The statistical factors used to analyze the collected speed survey data are defined in the Statistical Analysis Factors section.
It should be noted that the CVC establishes certain prima facie speed limits and also allows local authorities to increase or decrease the prima facie limits by ordinance or resolution to appropriate limits as determined by an engineering and traƯic survey. Posted speed limits not defined in the CVC or established by ordinance are not valid.
According to Section 22352(b) of the CVC, the prima facie speed limit for streets in any business or residence district is twenty-five miles per hour.
REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), which modifies the California Vehicle Code to allow greater flexibility in setting speed limits, was signed by the Governor of California on October 8, 2021, and went into eƯect on January 1, 2022. The bill primarily modifies Section 22358 of the California Vehicle Code to add the following subsections:
Section 22358.7
o This subsection allows for a local agency to reduce a speed limit a further 5 miles per hour from what is required by the 85th percentile speed, if the roadway is designated as a “safety corridor” or if the roadway is adjacent to land uses that generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians.
o The definitions of “safety corridors” and the determination of the land uses that generate high concentrations of bicyclist and pedestrians are defined and listed in the CA MUTCD. Section 22358.8
o This subsection allows a local agency to retain a current speed limit or restore the immediately prior speed limit if that agency finds that the speed limit required by the 85th percentile speed is more than reasonable or safe. A registered engineer must evaluate the roadway to determine that no additional general-purpose lanes have been added since the previous speed limit was established.
o This section does not authorize a speed limit to be reduced by any more than five miles per hour from the current speed limit nor below the immediately prior speed limit. o A local authority shall issue only warning citations for violations of exceeding the speed limit by 10 miles per hour or less for the first 30 days that a lower speed limit is in eƯect as authorized by this section.
Section 22358.9
o This subsection allows a local agency to set a prima facie speed limit of either 20 or 25 miles per hour on roadways contiguous to a “Business Activity District”. Speed limit signs must be posted on these roadways. This applies to roadways that meet the following conditions:
Road has maximum of 4 lanes
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If establishing a 20 mile per hour prima facie speed limit, there must be a maximum 25 mile per hour speed limit immediately prior to and after the roadway section o o Roadways in a “Business Activity District” must meet 3 out of the following 4 requirements:
No less than 50 percent of the contiguous property fronting the highway consists of retail or dining commercial uses, including outdoor dining, that open directly onto sidewalks adjacent to the highway.
Parking, including parallel, diagonal, or perpendicular spaces located alongside the highway. TraƯic control signals or stop signs regulating traƯic flow on the highway, located at intervals of no more than 600 feet.
Marked crosswalks not controlled by a traƯic control device. Section 22358.10
o This subsection allows for the declaration of ‘senior zones’, defined as an “that area approaching or passing a senior center building or other facility primarily used by senior citizens, or the grounds thereof that is contiguous to a highway.
o Lower prima facie speed limits are allowed in ‘senior zones’ where a “SENIOR” warning sign is posted.
CVC Section 40802, defines a “speed trap” is either of the following:
(1) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known distance.
(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by this code or by local ordinance pursuant to Section 22352, 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traƯic survey conducted within five years prior to the date of the alleged violation, and enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. This paragraph does not apply to a local street, road, school zone, senior zone, business activity district, or speed limit adopted under Section 22358.7 or 22358.8.
CVC Section 235, defines a “business district” as:
A “business district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto (a)upon one side of which highway, for a distance of 600 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by buildings in use for business, or (b)upon both sides of which highway, collectively, for a distance of 300 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is so occupied. A business district may be longer than the distances specified in this section if the above ratio of buildings in use for business to the length of the highway exists.
CVC Section 515, defines a “residence district” as:
A “residence district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district, (a)upon one side of which highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures, or (b)upon both sides of which highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses ATTACHMENT A 7 October 6, 2026 Item 8
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or business structures. A residence district may be longer than one-quarter of a mile if the above ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway exists.
With the change to the 2026 California MUTCD by the California Department of Transportation, the guidance for establishing speed limits has been modified and the new requirements indicate:
When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85thpercentile speed of free-flowing traƯic (CVC § 22358.6(a)), except as shown in the two Options described in paragraphs 12aa and 12ab, or if using additional 5 mph speed reduction for safety corridor designation (CVC § 22358.7(a)(1)) or adjacent to land or facility generating high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians (CVC § 22358.7(a)(2)).
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FACTORS
Significant factors used to analyze the collected survey data are summarized below:
1. 85th Percentile Speed – The critical speed, or 85th Percentile Speed, is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of traƯic is moving. This factor is the primary guide in determining what speeds the majority of safe and reasonable drivers are traveling. Therefore, the practice is to set the speed limit to the nearest 5 mph increment from the critical speed unless other factors require a lower limit. Speed limits set on this basis provide law enforcement oƯicials with a means of controlling reckless or unreliable drivers who will not conform to what the majority find reasonable.
2. The 10-mph Pace - The 10-mph Pace is the 10-mph increment range, which contains the largest number of recorded vehicles. The pace is a measure of the dispersion of speeds within the sample surveyed. Speed limits should normally be set to fall within the 10 mph pace. However, conditions not readily apparent to the driver or adhering to State mandated limits such as in Residence Districts may require setting speed limits below the 10 mph pace.
3. 50th Percentile Speed - The Median Speed, or 50th Percentile Speed, represents the mid-point value within the range of recorded speeds for a particular roadway location. In other words, 50 percent of the vehicles travel faster than and 50 percent travel slower than, the median speed. This value is another measure of the central tendency of the vehicle speed distribution. Typically speed limits should not be set below the 50th Percentile Speed, since it would result in greater than 50-percent of the drivers exceeding the speed limit.
4. 15th Percentile - The 15th Percentile is the speed at or below which 15 percent of the vehicles are traveling. This value is important in determining the minimum allowable speed limit, given that the vehicles traveling below this speed tend to obstruct the flow of traƯic, thereby increasing the collision potential.
5. Percent of Vehicles in Pace Speed - The percent of vehicles in the 10-mph pace speed is an indication of the grouping of vehicular speeds. Ideally, if all vehicles were traveling at or about the same speed, there would be a reduced likelihood of vehicular collisions. In speed limit analysis, the higher the percent of vehicles within the pace speed, the more favorable the speed distribution. The percent of vehicles within the 10-mph pace is often between 60 and 90 percent.
FIELD REVIEW
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ZONE TraƯic Engineering Consulting conducted the speed survey and volumes on street segments as requested in June 2026, prior to any events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, to prevent any unintended influences caused by heavier traƯic. One hundred samples for each direction of travel were collected in accordance with CA MUTCD Section 2B.21 (12n)(H). Measured speed and volume data can be found in Appendix ‘A’.
The consultant’s team inspected all street segments for traƯic related concerns, including visibility, driveways, existing land use and road conditions not readily apparent to motorists.
Examples of the field data collected for the purposes of analyzing related roadway characteristics as they pertain to the determination of appropriate speed limits are listed below:
1. Segment length, width and alignment;
2. Level of pedestrian and bicycle activity;
3. TraƯic flow characteristics;
4. Number of lanes and other channelization/striping factors;
5. Frequency of intersections, driveways and on-street parking;
6. Locations of stop signs, traƯic signals, and other regulatory traƯic control devices;
7. Roadway condition, bumps and dips;
8. Obstructions to driver/pedestrian visibility;
9. Land use and proximity of schools;
10. Uniformity with existing speed zones in adjacent jurisdictions; and,
11. Any other unusual conditions or hazards not readily apparent to the driver.
COLLISION HISTORY
The Engineering and TraƯic Survey forms summarize the available collision information for each of the street segments. The summary of collision data was obtained for a period of five years from the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), managed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). All crashes that are not propertyonly are reported to the CHP to be entered into this system. TraƯic Injury Mapping System (TIMS) data managed by the University of California, Berkeley was also referenced and included if accidents in that database were proven to be unique incidents, so duplicate incidents were not double-counted. The data entry process typically lags by approximately 6 months and as a result, the most recent accident data available was to the end of 2025.
All collisions located within the City and adjacent environs were filtered and manually located to detect transposition errors. They were then compiled and summarized for each segment. Based on the number of total collisions gathered over the 5-year period (January 2021 to December 2025) by ZONE. A table showing the number of collisions per segment is available in Table 1.
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Table 1 – Number of Collisions by Segment
Segment
Number Roadway From / To
Number of
Injuries
Number of
Fatalities
Number of
Collisions
by Segment
1 Camino Del
Mar
Via De La Valle to
Dog Beach Cross Walk 7 0 7
2 Camino Del
Mar
Dog Beach Crosswalk to
San Dieguito Bridge 2 0 4
3 Camino Del
Mar
San Dieguito Bridge to
Coast Blvd 1 0 4
4 Camino Del
Mar
Coast Blvd to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 0 0 0
5 Camino Del
Mar
Jimmy Durante Blvd to
Plaza 2 0 2
6 Camino Del
Mar
Plaza to
9th St 12 0 14
7 Camino Del
Mar
9th St to
La Amatista Road 3 0 3
8 Camino Del
Mar
La Amatista to
4th St 3 0 1
9 Camino Del
Mar
4th St to
Carmel Valley Rd 1 0 1
10 Coast Blvd Camino Del Mar to
18th St 5 1 2
11 Coast Blvd 18th St to
15th St 2 0 3
12 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
Via De La Valle to
Rideshare Gate 2 0 6
13 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
Rideshare Gate to
San Dieguito Dr 0 0 4
14 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
San Dieguito Dr to
Camino Del Mar 1 1 3
15 San Dieguito
Dr
Jimmy Durante Blvd to
East City Limits 0 0 0
16 Via De La
Valle
Camino Del Mar to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 14 0 18
TOTAL 55 2 72
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RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Roadway conditions such as width, number of lanes, traƯic control devices, and properly identified schools are readily apparent to the driver and should not influence the results of the Engineering and TraƯic Survey.
The recommendations contained in this report are intended to establish appropriate and enforceable speed limits. These speed limits attempt to advise the motorist and enforcement of the reasonable speed for a particular section of roadway for the prevailing conditions. In many cases, the
recommendations may produce a uniform speed limit along the road. Figure 1 on this page provides a graphic
representation of the recommended speeds for the City of Del Mar.
The Engineering and TraƯic Survey Sheets, presented in
Appendix ‘A’, illustrate the results of a thorough evaluation of the available data and indicate a recommended speed limit for each of the street segments surveyed. Table 2 shows the segment characteristics and recommended speed limit for each street segment surveyed in the City of Del Mar.
Figure 1- Recommended Speed Limits
ATTACHMENT A 11 October 6, 2026 Item 8
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Table 2 – Speed Survey Results
Sincerely,
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE
President | ZONE TraƯic Engineering Consulting, LLP
Appendix ‘A’ – Engineering and TraƯic Surveys
Segment
Number Roadway From / To
Average
Daily
Traffic
Previous
85th % /
Measured
Speed
Current
85th % /
Measured
Speed
Previous
Posted
Speed
Limit
Recommended
Posted
Speed Limits
(MPH) (MPH) (MPH) (MPH)
1 Camino Del
Mar
Via De La Valle to
Dog Beach Cross Walk 19,184 43 33 40 30
2 Camino Del
Mar
Dog Beach Crosswalk to
San Dieguito Bridge 13,486 43 36 40 30
3 Camino Del
Mar
San Dieguito Bridge to
Coast Blvd 15,564 32 30 25 25
4 Camino Del
Mar
Coast Blvd to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 10,175 40 37 35 30
5 Camino Del
Mar
Jimmy Durante Blvd to
Plaza 15,007 40 36 35 30
6 Camino Del
Mar
Plaza to
9th St 20,629 29 30 25 25
7 Camino Del
Mar
9th St to
La Amatista Road 19,681 42 40 35 35
8 Camino Del
Mar
La Amatista to
4th St 22,217 42 39 35 35
9 Camino Del
Mar
4th St to
Carmel Valley Rd 16,674 45 44 40 40
10 Coast Blvd Camino Del Mar to
18th St 3,488 28 28 25 25
11 Coast Blvd 18th St to
15th St 4,313 25 24 25 25
12 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
Via De La Valle to
Fairgrounds Gate 2 11,427 51 46 45 40
13 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
Fairgrounds Gate 2 to
San Dieguito Dr 9,171 51 37 45 30
14 Jimmy
Durante Blvd
San Dieguito Dr to
Camino Del Mar 7,435 39 41 35 30
15 San Dieguito
Dr
Jimmy Durante Blvd to
East City Limits 802 36 36 30 30
16 Via De La
Valle
Camino Del Mar to
Jimmy Durante Blvd 19,154 46 39 40 35
ATTACHMENT A 12 October 6, 2026 Item 8
APPENDIX ‘A’ – Engineering and TraƯic Survey Sheets
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ATTACHMENT A 13 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 1 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Via De La Valle Current Posted Speed Limit 40 MPH
TO Dog Beach Crosswalk
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 12:35 PM - 12:55 PM
50th Percentile Speed 30 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 33 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 25-34 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 97%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 7 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 7 Injuries
Collision Rate 1.25 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 19,184 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.16 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 78'-88' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
Heavy
Low
Yes, both sides
Signalized at Via De La Valle & Camino Del Mar, RRFB at Dog Beach Crosswalk 85th % speed measures 33mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as uncontrolled crosswalks along this segment. Roadway also reduces from 2 to one lanes in the southbound direction in the vicinty of active transportation activity and parking creating more complex conditions safer at lower speeds.
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
TR 2418 (CA)
6/30/2027
Heavy
Buffered bike lanes on both sides of street
No
No
Good
Good
Yes, east side
Recreational
Adjacent to public beach. Speed limit for Highway 101 (segment continuation from the north in Solana Beach) is posted at 40MPH.
One driveway on east of the roadway
Standard sidewalks on both sides of roadway. Uncontrolled crosswalk (with RRFB) at Dog Beach ATTACHMENT A 14 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 1 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Via De La Valle
TO Dog Beach Crosswalk
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of Via De La Valle (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, south of Dog Beach Crosswalk (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 15 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Via De La Valle - Dog Beach Crosswalk 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 12:35
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 12:55
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
36 0 1 36 X 1
35 0 1 35 X 1
34 6 3 34 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
33 6 4 33 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
32 1 9 32 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
31 5 9 31 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 P Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 10 5 30 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 A % Over Pace: 0% 2% 2% 29 8 5 29 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 C
28 5 6 28 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E % In Pace: 100% 94% 97% 27 4 2 27 X X X X X X 6 *
26 2 3 26 X X X X X 5 * % Under Pace: 0% 4% 1%
25 3 1 25 X X X X 4 *
24 0 1 24 X 1 Average Speed: 30 MPH 30 MPH 30 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 25 - 34 MPH 26 - 35 MPH 25 - 34 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 27 MPH 28 MPH 27 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 30 MPH 31 MPH 30 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 33 MPH 33 MPH 33 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 16 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ Via De La Valle - Dog Beach Crosswalk
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR006
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 13 262 8 120
12:15 11 257 6 148
12:30 12 232 6 152
12:45 4 248 40 999 6 166 26 586 66 1585
01:00 10 286 8 154
01:15 2 293 7 148
01:30 2 254 2 148
01:45 2 250 16 1083 2 136 19 586 35 1669
02:00 6 260 8 130
02:15 4 242 0 121
02:30 6 250 6 158
02:45 2 172 18 924 1 124 15 533 33 1457
03:00 2 200 2 128
03:15 0 221 1 118
03:30 0 271 0 106
03:45 3 198 5 890 1 154 4 506 9 1396
04:00 3 232 0 158
04:15 4 197 3 128
04:30 5 269 6 112
04:45 6 282 18 980 2 112 11 510 29 1490
05:00 23 234 3 127
05:15 24 214 20 141
05:30 22 220 12 154
05:45 40 245 109 913 18 133 53 555 162 1468
06:00 30 200 54 128
06:15 64 154 48 138
06:30 50 164 56 110
06:45 70 140 214 658 66 114 224 490 438 1148
07:00 85 135 64 117
07:15 106 118 92 114
07:30 102 127 113 116
07:45 130 96 423 476 96 55 365 402 788 878
08:00 174 122 105 64
08:15 159 98 114 54
08:30 148 97 133 58
08:45 159 72 640 389 147 54 499 230 1139 619
09:00 146 52 149 57
09:15 203 50 108 31
09:30 196 54 118 28
09:45 204 32 749 188 108 27 483 143 1232 331
10:00 197 26 119 20
10:15 214 43 97 14
10:30 222 24 125 9
10:45 273 20 906 113 135 10 476 53 1382 166
11:00 284 27 142 11
11:15 210 10 128 10
11:30 253 10 152 6
11:45 277 14 1024 61 120 10 542 37 1566 98
Total 4162 7674 4162 7674 2717 4631 2717 4631 6879 12305 Combined
Total 11836 11836 7348 7348 19184
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 10:45 - - - - -
Vol. - 1024 - - - 557 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.901 0.916
PM Peak - - 01:00 - - - 00:15 - - - -
Vol. - - 1083 - - - 620 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.924 0.934
Percentag
e
35.2% 64.8% 37.0% 63.0%
ADT/AADT ADT 19,184 AADT 19,184
ATTACHMENT A 17 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 2 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Dog Beach Crosswalk Current Posted Speed Limit 40 MPH TO San Dieguito Bridge
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 12:15 PM -12:35 PM
50th Percentile Speed 33 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 36 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 28-37 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 85%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 4 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 2 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.63 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 13,486 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.26 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 60' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, both sides
Standard sidewalks on both sides up until the bridge, only the west sidewalk continues. Uncontrolled sidewalk at bridge.
Buffered bike lanes on both sides of street
Adjacent to public beach
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
None
RRFB at Dog Beach Crosswalk, RRFB at start of San Dieguito Bridge Moderate
Heavy
Low
No
No
Good
Good
No
Recreational
85th % speed measures 36mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as uncontrolled crosswalks along this segment.
ATTACHMENT A 18 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 2 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Dog Beach Crosswalk
TO San Dieguito Bridge
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of Dog Beach Crosswalk (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, on San Dieguito Bridge (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 19 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Dog Beach Crosswalk - San Dieguito Bridge 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 12:15
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 1 41 X 1 Time
40 1 2 40 X X X 3 To: 12:35
39 0 2 39 X X 2
38 1 0 38 X 1 Existing
37 2 0 37 X X 2 * Speed Limit: 30 MPH
36 5 2 36 X X X X X X X 7 *
35 7 8 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 *
34 8 7 34 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 P
33 5 6 33 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 A
32 5 5 32 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
31 2 5 31 X X X X X X X 7 E Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 5 3 30 X X X X X X X X 8 * % Over Pace: 4% 14% 7%
29 4 3 29 X X X X X X X 7 *
28 2 1 28 X X X 3 * % In Pace: 90% 84% 85%
27 1 1 27 X X 2
26 0 3 26 X X X 3 % Under Pace: 6% 2% 8%
25 1 0 25 X 1
24 1 1 24 X X 2 Average Speed: 33 MPH 33 MPH 33 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 28 - 37 MPH 26 - 35 MPH 28 - 37 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 29 MPH 29 MPH 29 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 33 MPH 33 MPH 33 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 36 MPH 35 MPH 36 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 20 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ Dog Beach Crosswalk - San Dieguito Bridge
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR007
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: 951-268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 11 174 7 92
12:15 7 172 6 129
12:30 8 166 6 115
12:45 2 153 28 665 5 119 24 455 52 1120
01:00 3 182 6 122
01:15 5 184 6 116
01:30 2 177 1 122
01:45 1 167 11 710 2 116 15 476 26 1186
02:00 4 178 4 110
02:15 2 176 2 92
02:30 3 170 2 123
02:45 3 121 12 645 2 100 10 425 22 1070
03:00 1 130 2 104
03:15 0 131 1 92
03:30 0 177 0 94
03:45 0 134 1 572 1 108 4 398 5 970
04:00 4 158 0 124
04:15 2 131 2 99
04:30 4 165 4 91
04:45 3 160 13 614 2 94 8 408 21 1022
05:00 17 138 2 111
05:15 14 138 13 107
05:30 15 127 12 100
05:45 27 145 73 548 13 107 40 425 113 973
06:00 22 100 33 108
06:15 38 106 40 86
06:30 38 94 41 104
06:45 44 79 142 379 50 84 164 382 306 761
07:00 66 92 45 94
07:15 70 78 66 86
07:30 64 77 75 94
07:45 100 66 300 313 86 52 272 326 572 639
08:00 116 78 95 56
08:15 114 63 95 48
08:30 102 66 96 47
08:45 107 50 439 257 95 45 381 196 820 453
09:00 98 32 114 54
09:15 132 28 94 30
09:30 128 36 84 25
09:45 156 21 514 117 88 20 380 129 894 246
10:00 120 17 91 16
10:15 148 25 83 16
10:30 147 23 95 6
10:45 159 15 574 80 100 8 369 46 943 126
11:00 170 18 108 7
11:15 142 10 89 11
11:30 168 4 116 1
11:45 173 7 653 39 114 8 427 27 1080 66
Total 2760 4939 2760 4939 2094 3693 2094 3693 4854 8632 Combined
Total 7699 7699 5787 5787 13486
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 653 - - - 427 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.944 0.920
PM Peak - - 01:00 - - - 00:15 - - - -
Vol. - - 710 - - - 485 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.965 0.940
Percentag
e
35.8% 64.2% 36.2% 63.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 13,486 AADT 13,486
ATTACHMENT A 21 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 3 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM San Dieguito Bridge Current Posted Speed Limit 25 MPH TO Coast Blvd
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
50th Percentile Speed 28 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 30 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 23-32 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 90%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 4 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 1 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.33 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 15,564 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.43 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 70' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
85th % speed measures 30mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 25mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as uncontrolled crosswalks along this segment.
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, both sides
Standard sidewalks on both sides, uncontrolled crosswalks on 29th, 27th, & 25th Standard bike lanes on both sides of roadway
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Low
RRFB crosswalks on both ends of the bridge, uncontrolled crosswalks on 29th, 27th , 25th, all way stop on Coast/Court Moderate
Heavy
Low
No
No
Good
Good
Yes, only at crosswalks & all way stop intersection
Residential
ATTACHMENT A 22 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 3 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM San Dieguito Bridge
TO Coast Blvd
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, north of uncontrolled crosswalk on 29th St (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, south of all way stop at intersection with Coast Blvd & Court St (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 23 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: San Dieguito Bridge - Coast Boulevard 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 11:50
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 12:15
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 0 0 36 0
35 1 1 35 X X 2
34 1 0 34 X 1
33 1 1 33 X X 2
32 2 1 32 X X X 3 *
31 3 3 31 X X X X X X 6 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 3 2 30 X X X X X 5 * % Over Pace: 4% 6% 5%
29 9 7 29 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 P
28 10 8 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 18 A % In Pace: 92% 90% 90% 27 3 4 27 X X X X X X X 7 C
26 2 8 26 X X X X X X X X X X 10 E % Under Pace: 4% 4% 5% 25 4 4 25 X X X X X X X X 8 *
24 9 5 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 * Average Speed: 28 MPH 27 MPH 27 MPH 23 1 2 23 X X X 3 *
22 1 2 22 X X X 3 Pace Speed: 24 - 33 MPH 22 - 31 MPH 23 - 32 MPH 21 0 2 21 X X 2
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 24 MPH 24 MPH 24 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 28 MPH 27 MPH 28 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 31 MPH 30 MPH 30 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 24 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ San Dieguito Bridge - Coast Boulevard
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR008
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 13 265 4 115
12:15 8 242 8 137
12:30 5 202 6 106
12:45 2 233 28 942 5 116 23 474 51 1416
01:00 4 238 3 128
01:15 1 246 4 118
01:30 0 202 4 124
01:45 2 250 7 936 2 131 13 501 20 1437
02:00 4 249 4 128
02:15 2 274 1 100
02:30 4 223 3 135
02:45 1 142 11 888 2 110 10 473 21 1361
03:00 2 140 1 109
03:15 0 180 1 108
03:30 0 212 0 88
03:45 2 172 4 704 0 110 2 415 6 1119
04:00 1 180 0 130
04:15 2 174 0 84
04:30 2 187 5 90
04:45 7 198 12 739 3 80 8 384 20 1123
05:00 17 165 2 109
05:15 19 158 12 122
05:30 20 170 11 111
05:45 34 147 90 640 10 111 35 453 125 1093
06:00 23 98 30 90
06:15 40 107 30 92
06:30 38 102 28 94
06:45 50 96 151 403 42 76 130 352 281 755
07:00 72 83 47 84
07:15 72 83 66 88
07:30 74 94 78 118
07:45 114 74 332 334 88 54 279 344 611 678
08:00 143 70 100 50
08:15 140 70 104 46
08:30 127 52 124 42
08:45 129 43 539 235 106 43 434 181 973 416
09:00 137 30 122 49
09:15 167 31 95 18
09:30 172 32 93 24
09:45 181 22 657 115 88 16 398 107 1055 222
10:00 176 21 129 18
10:15 232 28 92 12
10:30 180 15 94 8
10:45 246 12 834 76 107 8 422 46 1256 122
11:00 210 19 98 5
11:15 174 8 101 10
11:30 220 6 132 4
11:45 272 6 876 39 134 4 465 23 1341 62
Total 3541 6051 3541 6051 2219 3753 2219 3753 5760 9804 Combined
Total 9592 9592 5972 5972 15564
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 876 - - - 465 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.805 0.868
PM Peak - - 01:45 - - - 01:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 996 - - - 501 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.909 0.956
Percentag
e
36.9% 63.1% 37.2% 62.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 15,564 AADT 15,564
ATTACHMENT A 25 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 4 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Coast Blvd Current Posted Speed Limit 35 MPH
TO Jimmy Durante Blvd
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
50th Percentile Speed 33 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 37 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 29-38 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 86%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 0 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 0 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.00 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 10,175 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.25 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 60' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
None
Buffered bike lanes on both sides
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
None
All way stop on intersection with Coast & Court
None
Heavy
Low
No
Yes
Good
Good
Yes, only one on the east side of roadway towards Jimmy Durante Residential
85th % speed measures 37mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of bicyclists and occassional pedestrians on a segment without pedestrian facilities.
ATTACHMENT A 26 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 4 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Coast Blvd
TO Jimmy Durante Blvd
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of all way stop (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, north of split to Jimmy Durante Blvd (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 27 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 4 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Camino Del Mar
TO Coast Blvd
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, north of Jimmy Durante (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 28 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Coast Boulevard - Jimmy Durante Boulevard 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 10:40
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 1 41 X 1 Time
40 1 0 40 X 1 To: 11:00
39 3 2 39 X X X X X 5
38 2 4 38 X X X X X X 6 * Existing
37 3 2 37 X X X X X 5 * Speed Limit: 35 MPH
36 0 4 36 X X X X 4 *
35 1 8 35 X X X X X X X X X 9 P
34 8 6 34 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 A
33 6 3 33 X X X X X X X X X 9 C
32 6 6 32 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 E
31 5 4 31 X X X X X X X X X 9 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 5 2 30 X X X X X X X 7 * % Over Pace: 8% 6% 7%
29 6 5 29 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
28 1 0 28 X 1 % In Pace: 84% 88% 86%
27 3 2 27 X X X X X 5
26 0 1 26 X 1 % Under Pace: 8% 6% 7%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 33 MPH 33 MPH 33 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 29 - 38 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 29 MPH 29 MPH 29 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 32 MPH 34 MPH 33 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 37 MPH 37 MPH 37 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 29 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ Coast Boulevard - Jimmy Durante Boulevard
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR009
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 14 132 7 62
12:15 12 134 8 96
12:30 5 138 4 76
12:45 4 148 35 552 3 85 22 319 57 871
01:00 6 162 2 71
01:15 3 128 1 70
01:30 0 144 3 76
01:45 2 138 11 572 2 86 8 303 19 875
02:00 2 148 1 77
02:15 2 168 2 96
02:30 4 86 1 89
02:45 0 80 8 482 3 82 7 344 15 826
03:00 1 86 1 60
03:15 0 100 1 80
03:30 0 98 0 59
03:45 4 98 5 382 0 81 2 280 7 662
04:00 2 94 0 80
04:15 0 100 0 61
04:30 3 122 1 52
04:45 8 130 13 446 4 62 5 255 18 701
05:00 20 108 2 65
05:15 20 109 9 63
05:30 20 121 7 68
05:45 42 100 102 438 7 56 25 252 127 690
06:00 24 91 14 68
06:15 58 61 18 60
06:30 44 79 18 52
06:45 56 74 182 305 22 52 72 232 254 537
07:00 78 73 29 53
07:15 56 52 40 55
07:30 80 64 36 69
07:45 118 55 332 244 46 39 151 216 483 460
08:00 112 46 52 52
08:15 115 34 47 42
08:30 90 42 58 32
08:45 108 31 425 153 72 44 229 170 654 323
09:00 102 18 49 43
09:15 114 38 48 19
09:30 130 21 50 19
09:45 150 10 496 87 62 17 209 98 705 185
10:00 122 16 60 17
10:15 126 26 54 11
10:30 137 12 59 10
10:45 152 10 537 64 50 7 223 45 760 109
11:00 132 15 60 5
11:15 104 6 55 9
11:30 135 8 64 2
11:45 160 4 531 33 74 4 253 20 784 53
Total 2677 3758 2677 3758 1206 2534 1206 2534 3883 6292 Combined
Total 6435 6435 3740 3740 10175
AM Peak - 10:15 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 547 - - - 253 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.900 0.855
PM Peak - - 01:30 - - - 01:45 - - - -
Vol. - - 598 - - - 348 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.890 0.906
Percentag
e
41.6% 58.4% 32.2% 67.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 10,175 AADT 10,175
ATTACHMENT A 30 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 5 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Jimmy Durante Blvd Current Posted Speed Limit 35 MPH TO Plaza
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
50th Percentile Speed 32 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 36 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 27-36 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 83%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 2 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 2 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.21 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 1.06 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 15,007 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.35 Miles
Total # of Lanes 4 Lanes
Width 62' - 78' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, south of Parking Plaza on east side of the roadway Standard sidewalks on both sides of the street, until north of Plaza Parking where it only continues east of roadway Standard bike lanes on both sides of roadway, with only a portion of buffer on west side of road.
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Only two driveways, one on both sides of the roadway
All way stop on north end & traffic signal at south end Low
Heavy
Moderate
No
No
Good
Good
Yes, east of Camino Del Mar north of Plaza Parking. On both sides south of Plaza Parking Residential & Commercial
85th % speed measures 36mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as complex bicycle crossings/conflicts at vehiicular merge/diverge points along this segment.
ATTACHMENT A 31 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 5 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Jimmy Durante Blvd
TO Plaza
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of Jimmy Durante Blvd (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, south of Plaza (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 32 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Jimmy Durante Boulevard - 15th Street 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 10:20
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 2 40 X X 2 To: 10:40
39 0 0 39 0
38 1 5 38 X X X X X X 6 Existing
37 1 2 37 X X X 3 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 4 5 36 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
35 8 5 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 *
34 7 2 34 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
33 3 5 33 X X X X X X X X 8 P
32 3 4 32 X X X X X X X 7 A
31 7 5 31 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 C Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 2 4 30 X X X X X X 6 E % Over Pace: 4% 4% 11%
29 3 2 29 X X X X X 5 *
28 5 4 28 X X X X X X X X X 9 * % In Pace: 88% 78% 83%
27 2 3 27 X X X X X 5 *
26 1 1 26 X X 2 % Under Pace: 8% 18% 6%
25 2 0 25 X X 2
24 1 1 24 X X 2 Average Speed: 32 MPH 33 MPH 32 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 27 - 36 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 27 - 36 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 28 MPH 28 MPH 28 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 32 MPH 33 MPH 32 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 35 MPH 37 MPH 36 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 33 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ Jimmy Durante Boulevard - 15th Street
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR010
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 8 106 9 118
12:15 6 118 6 179
12:30 4 118 9 150
12:45 3 135 21 477 4 152 28 599 49 1076
01:00 4 122 2 139
01:15 2 116 1 128
01:30 0 114 3 132
01:45 1 128 7 480 2 152 8 551 15 1031
02:00 1 118 2 135
02:15 0 148 2 157
02:30 1 136 1 148
02:45 1 155 3 557 3 140 8 580 11 1137
03:00 0 194 1 122
03:15 0 218 1 142
03:30 0 232 0 126
03:45 2 198 2 842 0 150 2 540 4 1382
04:00 1 220 0 137
04:15 0 218 0 140
04:30 1 244 1 128
04:45 4 238 6 920 4 118 5 523 11 1443
05:00 11 230 6 133
05:15 8 217 20 120
05:30 14 244 17 136
05:45 20 202 53 893 18 127 61 516 114 1409
06:00 19 149 36 140
06:15 32 131 52 112
06:30 21 125 56 125
06:45 34 114 106 519 60 96 204 473 310 992
07:00 47 104 68 90
07:15 38 93 106 82
07:30 36 96 66 117
07:45 63 86 184 379 110 62 350 351 534 730
08:00 68 112 108 78
08:15 71 82 102 65
08:30 60 80 128 60
08:45 84 65 283 339 146 62 484 265 767 604
09:00 71 60 114 75
09:15 81 63 120 39
09:30 82 50 114 31
09:45 105 34 339 207 129 43 477 188 816 395
10:00 89 42 126 17
10:15 102 28 120 26
10:30 104 24 142 16
10:45 127 21 422 115 131 10 519 69 941 184
11:00 106 19 123 11
11:15 84 7 124 14
11:30 119 10 118 3
11:45 146 8 455 44 150 10 515 38 970 82
Total 1881 5772 1881 5772 2661 4693 2661 4693 4542 10465 Combined
Total 7653 7653 7354 7354 15007
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 10:30 - - - - -
Vol. - 455 - - - 520 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.779 0.915
PM Peak - - 04:15 - - - 00:15 - - - -
Vol. - - 930 - - - 620 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.953 0.866
Percentag
e
24.6% 75.4% 36.2% 63.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 15,007 AADT 15,007
ATTACHMENT A 34 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 6 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM Plaza Current Posted Speed Limit 25 MPH
TO 9th St
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
50th Percentile Speed 28 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 30 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 24-33 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 95%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 14 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 12 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.81 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 1.06 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 20,629 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.46 Miles
Total # of Lanes 4 Lanes
Width 80' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, on both sides of roadway
Standard sidewalks on both sides of roadway, RRFB on 14th, 12th, & 10th St.
Standard bike lanes on both sides of roadway
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Low
All way stops on 13th, 11th St. Signalized at 15th & 9th St. Yield lines on 14th, 12th, & 10th St.
Heavy
Heavy
Moderate
No
No
Good
Good
Yes, on both sides of roadway
Commerical
85th % speed measures 30mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 25mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists in this business district, as well as uncontrolled crosswalks along this segment.
ATTACHMENT A 35 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 6 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM Plaza
TO 9th St
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, north of RRFB Crosswalk on 14th St (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, north of intersection with 9th St (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 36 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 15th Street - 9th Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 10:00
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 10:20
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 0 0 36 0
35 0 0 35 0
34 0 1 34 X 1
33 0 1 33 X 1 *
32 4 3 32 X X X X X X X 7 *
31 4 1 31 X X X X X 5 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 5 7 30 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 P % Over Pace: 0% 2% 1% 29 4 10 29 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 A
28 7 5 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 C % In Pace: 98% 92% 95% 27 7 4 27 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E
26 5 7 26 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 * % Under Pace: 2% 6% 4% 25 8 4 25 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 *
24 5 4 24 X X X X X X X X X 9 * Average Speed: 27 MPH 28 MPH 28 MPH 23 0 1 23 X 1
22 0 1 22 X 1 Pace Speed: 24 - 33 MPH 24 - 33 MPH 24 - 33 MPH 21 1 1 21 X X 2
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 25 MPH 25 MPH 25 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 27 MPH 28 MPH 28 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 31 MPH 30 MPH 30 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 37 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ 15th Street - 9th Street
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR011
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 9 188 7 136
12:15 4 186 7 208
12:30 4 194 11 162
12:45 4 293 21 861 4 183 29 689 50 1550
01:00 1 244 6 207
01:15 3 192 2 180
01:30 0 168 4 180
01:45 2 179 6 783 2 205 14 772 20 1555
02:00 0 180 1 200
02:15 1 202 2 192
02:30 4 182 3 206
02:45 0 226 5 790 2 185 8 783 13 1573
03:00 0 221 2 168
03:15 0 290 4 186
03:30 1 235 0 162
03:45 2 242 3 988 1 154 7 670 10 1658
04:00 4 259 2 198
04:15 2 451 3 166
04:30 2 324 2 132
04:45 9 300 17 1334 2 126 9 622 26 1956
05:00 16 308 5 154
05:15 22 339 12 156
05:30 34 410 15 177
05:45 38 322 110 1379 9 152 41 639 151 2018
06:00 34 244 18 171
06:15 58 194 24 160
06:30 48 183 46 148
06:45 102 197 242 818 48 148 136 627 378 1445
07:00 72 181 66 138
07:15 72 148 86 131
07:30 87 137 83 184
07:45 117 100 348 566 102 144 337 597 685 1163
08:00 101 84 111 172
08:15 114 79 108 136
08:30 123 80 116 129
08:45 139 60 477 303 132 140 467 577 944 880
09:00 124 63 122 130
09:15 142 50 140 98
09:30 147 40 120 74
09:45 184 31 597 184 116 55 498 357 1095 541
10:00 148 29 118 41
10:15 181 29 131 50
10:30 174 17 141 18
10:45 150 22 653 97 155 26 545 135 1198 232
11:00 174 12 152 16
11:15 176 11 158 18
11:30 191 20 144 11
11:45 226 6 767 49 162 11 616 56 1383 105
Total 3246 8152 3246 8152 2707 6524 2707 6524 5953 14676 Combined
Total 11398 11398 9231 9231 20629
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 767 - - - 616 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.848 0.951
PM Peak - - 04:15 - - - 01:45 - - - -
Vol. - - 1383 - - - 803 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.767 0.975
Percentag
e
28.5% 71.5% 29.3% 70.7%
ADT/AADT ADT 20,629 AADT 20,629
ATTACHMENT A 38 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 7 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM 9th St Current Posted Speed Limit 35 MPH
TO La Amatista Rd
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
50th Percentile Speed 35 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 40 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 32-41 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 75%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 3 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 3 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.36 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 1.06 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 19,681 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.23 Miles
Total # of Lanes 4 Lanes
Width 80' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
Standard sidewalks on both sides of roadway
Standard bike lanes on both sides of roadway
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Low
Signalized at intersection with 9th St
Moderate
Heavy
Moderate
No
No
Good
Fair
Yes, on both sides of the roadway
Residential / Commercial
85th % speed measures 40mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 35mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists along this segment. This speeds transition to 25mph in the adjacent business district and the recommended speed stays within 10mph of this adjacent speed zone.
ATTACHMENT A 39 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 7 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM 9th St
TO La Amatista Rd
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of 9th St (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, north of La Amatista Rd (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 40 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 9th Street - La Amatista Road
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 2 43 X X 2 From: 9:40
42 2 2 42 X X X X 4
41 4 2 41 X X X X X X 6 * Time
40 4 1 40 X X X X X 5 * To: 10:00
39 2 5 39 X X X X X X X 7 *
38 2 4 38 X X X X X X 6 P Existing
37 6 3 37 X X X X X X X X X 9 A Speed Limit: 35 MPH
36 4 5 36 X X X X X X X X X 9 C
35 4 5 35 X X X X X X X X X 9 E
34 4 5 34 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
33 4 5 33 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
32 2 3 32 X X X X X 5 *
31 2 2 31 X X X X 4 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 3 4 30 X X X X X X X 7 % Over Pace: 0% 14% 6%
29 2 1 29 X X X 3
28 3 0 28 X X X 3 % In Pace: 73% 82% 75%
27 1 1 27 X X 2
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 27% 4% 19%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 33 - 42 MPH 30 - 39 MPH 32 - 41 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 30 MPH 31 MPH 30 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 40 MPH 39 MPH 40 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 49 50 GRAND TOTALS 99
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 41 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ 9th Street - La Amatista Road
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR012
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 9 181 8 189
12:15 6 186 4 214
12:30 6 196 10 148
12:45 5 220 26 783 4 204 26 755 52 1538
01:00 1 173 4 208
01:15 3 180 2 196
01:30 0 163 4 183
01:45 1 156 5 672 3 192 13 779 18 1451
02:00 1 156 1 214
02:15 3 187 2 186
02:30 4 180 4 210
02:45 1 200 9 723 2 204 9 814 18 1537
03:00 0 208 4 182
03:15 0 256 2 178
03:30 1 210 1 151
03:45 2 240 3 914 1 160 8 671 11 1585
04:00 3 197 2 194
04:15 3 298 3 170
04:30 4 266 4 152
04:45 8 302 18 1063 2 156 11 672 29 1735
05:00 16 289 8 176
05:15 20 287 12 162
05:30 38 311 11 185
05:45 35 238 109 1125 10 161 41 684 150 1809
06:00 42 244 17 161
06:15 66 200 23 156
06:30 60 185 22 157
06:45 93 196 261 825 42 145 104 619 365 1444
07:00 94 186 53 133
07:15 90 138 60 136
07:30 106 132 83 158
07:45 122 104 412 560 93 130 289 557 701 1117
08:00 105 62 85 156
08:15 118 64 92 118
08:30 133 72 103 124
08:45 154 52 510 250 110 106 390 504 900 754
09:00 134 46 106 132
09:15 158 41 114 90
09:30 160 36 98 74
09:45 182 28 634 151 107 48 425 344 1059 495
10:00 156 30 117 38
10:15 171 26 111 43
10:30 168 19 128 20
10:45 166 22 661 97 124 25 480 126 1141 223
11:00 162 14 136 23
11:15 192 13 182 14
11:30 186 19 166 16
11:45 238 9 778 55 169 10 653 63 1431 118
Total 3426 7218 3426 7218 2449 6588 2449 6588 5875 13806 Combined
Total 10644 10644 9037 9037 19681
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 778 - - - 653 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.817 0.897
PM Peak - - 04:45 - - - 02:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 1189 - - - 814 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.956 0.951
Percentag
e
32.2% 67.8% 27.1% 72.9%
ADT/AADT ADT 19,681 AADT 19,681
ATTACHMENT A 42 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 8 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM La Amatista Rd Current Posted Speed Limit 35 MPH
TO 4th St
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
50th Percentile Speed 35 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 39 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 30-39 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 82%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 1 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 3 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.16 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 1.06 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 22,217 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.15 Miles
Total # of Lanes 4 Lanes
Width 72' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
Standard sidewalk on west side of roadway
Standard bike lanes on both sides of roadway
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Low
Signalized at intersection with 4th St/Del Mar Heights Rd Moderate
Heavy
Moderate
No
No
Good
Fair
Yes, only at intersection with 4th St/Del Mar Heights Rd Residential
85th % speed measures 39mph, rounding to 40mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 35mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists.
ATTACHMENT A 43 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 8 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM La Amatista Rd
TO 4th St
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of La Amatista Rd (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, at intersection with 4th St / Del Mar Heights Rd (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 44 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: La Amatista Road - 4th Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 1 44 X 1 Time
43 1 0 43 X 1 From: 9:20
42 0 3 42 X X X 3
41 0 3 41 X X X 3 Time
40 2 4 40 X X X X X X 6 To: 9:40
39 2 1 39 X X X 3 *
38 6 3 38 X X X X X X X X X 9 * Existing
37 5 3 37 X X X X X X X X 8 * Speed Limit: 35 MPH
36 3 3 36 X X X X X X 6 P
35 7 9 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 A
34 6 4 34 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
33 3 4 33 X X X X X X X 7 E
32 5 3 32 X X X X X X X X 8 *
31 6 2 31 X X X X X X X X 8 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 2 5 30 X X X X X X X 7 * % Over Pace: 2% 2% 14%
29 2 0 29 X X 2
28 0 2 28 X X 2 % In Pace: 90% 74% 82%
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 8% 24% 4%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 31 - 40 MPH 33 - 42 MPH 30 - 39 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 31 MPH 31 MPH 31 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 38 MPH 40 MPH 39 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 45 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ La Amatista Road - 4th Street
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR013
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 10 219 10 183
12:15 5 206 7 231
12:30 6 238 8 160
12:45 6 236 27 899 5 188 30 762 57 1661
01:00 2 202 8 201
01:15 2 218 3 196
01:30 1 211 6 174
01:45 1 175 6 806 3 185 20 756 26 1562
02:00 1 205 2 216
02:15 2 200 1 190
02:30 5 224 5 196
02:45 1 268 9 897 3 202 11 804 20 1701
03:00 0 242 3 192
03:15 1 304 3 184
03:30 1 258 2 153
03:45 2 285 4 1089 1 173 9 702 13 1791
04:00 2 250 3 190
04:15 6 325 4 176
04:30 4 324 7 142
04:45 8 343 20 1242 3 158 17 666 37 1908
05:00 18 351 6 180
05:15 21 348 11 162
05:30 38 376 14 187
05:45 36 302 113 1377 9 170 40 699 153 2076
06:00 43 293 16 172
06:15 63 252 24 172
06:30 66 224 34 162
06:45 96 235 268 1004 56 160 130 666 398 1670
07:00 116 238 58 159
07:15 94 159 82 156
07:30 110 152 104 180
07:45 124 117 444 666 110 179 354 674 798 1340
08:00 106 88 116 195
08:15 129 68 116 164
08:30 132 82 114 168
08:45 164 62 531 300 116 129 462 656 993 956
09:00 138 56 113 170
09:15 179 48 138 112
09:30 166 48 122 107
09:45 198 35 681 187 119 56 492 445 1173 632
10:00 171 34 130 51
10:15 194 26 132 56
10:30 188 24 140 24
10:45 202 26 755 110 144 32 546 163 1301 273
11:00 208 12 130 26
11:15 225 14 164 18
11:30 234 24 176 18
11:45 249 8 916 58 162 10 632 72 1548 130
Total 3774 8635 3774 8635 2743 7065 2743 7065 6517 15700 Combined
Total 12409 12409 9808 9808 22217
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 916 - - - 632 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.920 0.898
PM Peak - - 04:45 - - - 02:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 1418 - - - 804 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.943 0.931
Percentag
e
30.4% 69.6% 28.0% 72.0%
ADT/AADT ADT 22,217 AADT 22,217
ATTACHMENT A 46 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 9 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 40 MPH
FROM 4th St Current Posted Speed Limit 40 MPH
TO Carmel Valley Rd
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
50th Percentile Speed 39 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 44 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 36-45 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 85%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 1 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 1 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.06 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 16,674 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.55 Miles
Total # of Lanes 3 Lanes
Width 70' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
None
Buffered bike lanes on both sides
Adjacent to Del Mar Canyon Preserve near intersection with Carmel Valley Rd. Speed limit for N Torrey Pines Rd (segment continuation from the south in San Diego) is posted at 45MPH.
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
None
Signalized at intersection with 4th St & Carmel Valley Rd Low
Heavy
Low
No
Yes
Good
Good
Yes, only at intersection with 4th St & Carmel Valley Rd Residential
85th % speed measures 44mph, rounding to 45mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 40mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as an adjacent Class I ped/bike trail near travelling vehicles.
ATTACHMENT A 47 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 9 STREET Camino Del Mar Recommended Speed Limit 40 MPH
FROM 4th St
TO Carmel Valley Rd
PHOTOS
View of Camino Del Mar, south of 4th St (looking south).
View of Camino Del Mar, north of Carmel Valley Rd (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 48 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Camino Del Mar
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 4th Street - Carmel Valley Road
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 1 4 46 X X X X X 5
45 2 5 45 X X X X X X X 7 *
44 1 6 44 X X X X X X X 7 * Time
43 2 2 43 X X X X 4 * From: 9:00
42 6 3 42 X X X X X X X X X 9 P
41 5 4 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 A Time
40 3 5 40 X X X X X X X X 8 C To: 9:20
39 7 6 39 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 E
38 9 3 38 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 * Existing
37 5 4 37 X X X X X X X X X 9 * Speed Limit: 40 MPH
36 5 2 36 X X X X X X X 7 *
35 0 3 35 X X X 3
34 3 1 34 X X X X 4
33 1 1 33 X X 2
32 0 0 32 0
31 0 1 31 X 1 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 0 0 30 0 % Over Pace: 2% 0% 5%
29 0 0 29 0
28 0 0 28 0 % In Pace: 90% 84% 85%
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 8% 16% 10%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 39 MPH 40 MPH 40 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 36 - 45 MPH 37 - 46 MPH 36 - 45 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 36 MPH 36 MPH 36 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 39 MPH 40 MPH 39 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 42 MPH 45 MPH 44 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 49 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Camino Del Mar
B/ 4th Street - Carmel Valley Road
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR014
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 8 177 3 132
12:15 7 187 4 136
12:30 4 206 2 120
12:45 7 200 26 770 5 162 14 550 40 1320
01:00 6 188 6 134
01:15 6 176 2 126
01:30 1 183 2 126
01:45 1 194 14 741 1 152 11 538 25 1279
02:00 2 172 0 136
02:15 1 190 2 136
02:30 2 175 2 142
02:45 0 230 5 767 0 164 4 578 9 1345
03:00 2 251 2 184
03:15 1 238 2 160
03:30 2 222 3 144
03:45 2 194 7 905 2 147 9 635 16 1540
04:00 4 250 3 165
04:15 8 239 5 166
04:30 1 264 5 166
04:45 14 272 27 1025 8 168 21 665 48 1690
05:00 6 283 7 156
05:15 8 272 13 154
05:30 15 230 17 162
05:45 22 190 51 975 18 150 55 622 106 1597
06:00 29 168 31 130
06:15 32 121 40 112
06:30 44 152 60 120
06:45 70 126 175 567 81 96 212 458 387 1025
07:00 53 112 69 94
07:15 66 118 94 102
07:30 78 98 116 100
07:45 90 92 287 420 132 82 411 378 698 798
08:00 79 78 135 79
08:15 69 56 120 58
08:30 78 59 134 64
08:45 80 43 306 236 152 55 541 256 847 492
09:00 84 42 128 59
09:15 104 40 120 45
09:30 112 35 114 31
09:45 110 24 410 141 91 20 453 155 863 296
10:00 102 22 106 16
10:15 110 14 111 18
10:30 113 15 111 6
10:45 118 26 443 77 114 16 442 56 885 133
11:00 108 16 114 12
11:15 180 13 134 8
11:30 202 10 135 10
11:45 164 10 654 49 114 5 497 35 1151 84
Total 2405 6673 2405 6673 2670 4926 2670 4926 5075 11599 Combined
Total 9078 9078 7596 7596 16674
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 08:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 654 - - - 541 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.809 0.890
PM Peak - - 04:30 - - - 04:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 1091 - - - 665 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.964 0.904
Percentag
e
26.5% 73.5% 35.2% 64.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 16,674 AADT 16,674
ATTACHMENT A 50 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 10 STREET Coast Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM Camino Del Mar Current Posted Speed Limit 25 MPH
TO 18th St
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 11:25 AM - 11:50 AM
50th Percentile Speed 25 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 28 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 20-29 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 93%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 2 Collisions
Total Fatalities 1 Fatalities
Total Injuries 5 Injuries
Collision Rate 1.01 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 3,488 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.31 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 55' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, on both sides
Standard side walks on both sides
Standard bike lanes on both sides
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Medium
All way stop on 18th, 19th, & 20th St
Moderate
Moderate
Low
No
No
Good
Good
None
Residential / Commercial
85th % speed measures 28mph, rounding to 30mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 25mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists. This segment has also experienced fatal collisions, justifying precaution.
ATTACHMENT A 51 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 10 STREET Coast Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM Camino Del Mar
TO 18th St
PHOTOS
View of Coast Blvd, south of Camino Del Mar (looking south).
View of Coast Blvd , north of 18th St (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 52 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Coast Boulevard
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Camino Del Mar - 18th Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 11:25
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 11:50
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 0 0 36 0
35 0 0 35 0
34 0 0 34 0
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0
31 1 0 31 X 1 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 0 3 30 X X X 3 % Over Pace: 2% 0% 4%
29 4 5 29 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
28 4 6 28 X X X X X X X X X X 10 * % In Pace: 94% 94% 93% 27 6 6 27 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 *
26 4 5 26 X X X X X X X X X 9 P % Under Pace: 4% 6% 3%
25 11 9 25 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 20 A 24 7 7 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 C Average Speed: 25 MPH 25 MPH 25 MPH 23 3 1 23 X X X X 4 E
22 4 0 22 X X X X 4 * Pace Speed: 20 - 29 MPH 21 - 30 MPH 20 - 29 MPH 21 2 5 21 X X X X X X X 7 *
20 2 2 20 X X X X 4 *
19 1 0 19 X 1 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 22 MPH 21 MPH 22 MPH 18 1 0 18 X 1
17 0 1 17 X 1 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 25 MPH 25 MPH 25 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 28 MPH 29 MPH 28 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 53 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Coast Boulevard
B/ Camino Del Mar - 18th Street
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR004
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 3 32 1 35
12:15 0 46 3 28
12:30 2 28 2 38
12:45 0 46 5 152 0 38 6 139 11 291
01:00 0 46 2 43
01:15 0 42 4 45
01:30 1 31 1 44
01:45 1 41 2 160 0 46 7 178 9 338
02:00 2 45 0 42
02:15 1 44 1 29
02:30 0 40 1 40
02:45 3 34 6 163 2 32 4 143 10 306
03:00 0 33 1 42
03:15 0 44 0 21
03:30 0 39 0 28
03:45 0 39 0 155 1 36 2 127 2 282
04:00 0 38 0 26
04:15 0 40 2 36
04:30 0 30 2 32
04:45 1 28 1 136 1 27 5 121 6 257
05:00 2 22 0 17
05:15 3 24 5 30
05:30 4 37 3 33
05:45 3 34 12 117 4 41 12 121 24 238
06:00 4 34 6 40
06:15 1 34 8 29
06:30 0 22 11 34
06:45 8 26 13 116 10 25 35 128 48 244
07:00 13 28 9 35
07:15 10 34 14 21
07:30 12 22 24 23
07:45 18 22 53 106 22 16 69 95 122 201
08:00 14 31 26 11
08:15 18 34 22 12
08:30 8 32 34 15
08:45 16 23 56 120 17 4 99 42 155 162
09:00 14 18 21 10
09:15 24 12 30 4
09:30 28 12 25 8
09:45 25 8 91 50 22 4 98 26 189 76
10:00 29 5 23 3
10:15 24 5 31 5
10:30 28 11 28 1
10:45 24 0 105 21 32 8 114 17 219 38
11:00 16 5 25 1
11:15 24 2 38 0
11:30 32 1 30 1
11:45 32 2 104 10 49 2 142 4 246 14
Total 448 1306 448 1306 593 1141 593 1141 1041 2447
Combined
Total 1754 1754 1734 1734 3488
AM Peak - 09:15 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 106 - - - 142 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.914 0.724
PM Peak - - 01:45 - - - 01:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 170 - - - 178 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.924 0.967
Percentag
e
25.5% 74.5% 34.2% 65.8%
ADT/AADT ADT 3,488 AADT 3,488
ATTACHMENT A 54 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 11 STREET Coast Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM 18th St Current Posted Speed Limit 25 MPH
TO 15th St
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
50th Percentile Speed 22 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 24 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 17-26 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 92%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 3 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 2 Injuries
Collision Rate 1.23 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 4,313 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.31 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 41' - 55' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes on both sides, theres red curb for a portion on the west side of the roadway Standard sidewalks on both sides with uncontrolled sidewalks approaching recreational site Standard bike lanes on both sides
Rail road crossing adjacent to Powerhouse Park
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Medium
All way stop on 18th & 15th St, uncontrolled sidewalks in commercial / recreational area, & rail road crossing.
Moderate
Moderate
Low
No
Yes
Good
Good
Yes on both sides
Residential / Commercial / Recreational
85th % speed measures 24mph, rounding to 25mph.
ATTACHMENT A 55 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 11 STREET Coast Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM 18th St
TO 15th St
PHOTOS
View of Coast Blvd, south of 18th St (looking south).
View of Coast Blvd , north of railroad crossing (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 56 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 11 STREET Coast Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 25 MPH
FROM 18th St
TO 15th St
PHOTOS
View of Coast Blvd, south of railroad crossing (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 57 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Coast Boulevard
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 18th Street - 15th Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 11:00
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 11:25
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 0 0 36 0
35 0 0 35 0
34 0 0 34 0
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0
31 0 0 31 0 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics
30 1 0 30 X 1 % Over Pace: 8% 0% 4%
29 0 0 29 0
28 1 0 28 X 1 % In Pace: 86% 98% 92%
27 2 0 27 X X 2
26 2 0 26 X X 2 * % Under Pace: 6% 2% 4%
25 3 4 25 X X X X X X X 7 *
24 6 9 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 * Average Speed: 22 MPH 22 MPH 22 MPH 23 5 9 23 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 P
22 6 6 22 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 A Pace Speed: 17 - 26 MPH 18 - 27 MPH 17 - 26 MPH 21 6 7 21 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 C
20 2 7 20 X X X X X X X X X 9 E
19 5 1 19 X X X X X X 6 * 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 18 MPH 19 MPH 18 MPH 18 5 6 18 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
17 3 0 17 X X X 3 * 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 22 MPH 22 MPH 22 MPH 16 1 0 16 X 1
15 1 1 15 X X 2 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 25 MPH 24 MPH 24 MPH 14 1 0 14 X 1
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 58 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Coast Boulevard
B/ 18th Street - 15th Street
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR005
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 4 60 2 43
12:15 0 50 1 36
12:30 1 44 2 36
12:45 0 54 5 208 0 38 5 153 10 361
01:00 0 53 2 44
01:15 1 44 3 40
01:30 1 38 0 42
01:45 3 40 5 175 0 44 5 170 10 345
02:00 0 48 0 37
02:15 1 42 0 32
02:30 0 36 1 47
02:45 1 43 2 169 5 36 6 152 8 321
03:00 0 44 0 36
03:15 0 42 0 34
03:30 0 42 0 30
03:45 0 33 0 161 1 39 1 139 1 300
04:00 2 52 1 39
04:15 0 36 0 38
04:30 1 38 2 35
04:45 1 40 4 166 4 28 7 140 11 306
05:00 3 34 0 25
05:15 4 52 4 39
05:30 8 36 3 36
05:45 7 50 22 172 3 45 10 145 32 317
06:00 4 56 5 64
06:15 8 48 8 48
06:30 6 38 5 40
06:45 13 52 31 194 8 34 26 186 57 380
07:00 23 56 14 45
07:15 28 40 11 42
07:30 21 46 18 34
07:45 26 21 98 163 18 28 61 149 159 312
08:00 25 20 19 25
08:15 29 22 30 36
08:30 17 28 37 23
08:45 38 26 109 96 30 30 116 114 225 210
09:00 30 14 19 22
09:15 29 12 24 19
09:30 32 13 25 8
09:45 32 7 123 46 20 7 88 56 211 102
10:00 26 3 26 6
10:15 34 10 26 16
10:30 39 6 29 3
10:45 31 6 130 25 28 5 109 30 239 55
11:00 38 3 30 2
11:15 42 3 33 1
11:30 40 10 40 4
11:45 42 5 162 21 46 2 149 9 311 30
Total 691 1596 691 1596 583 1443 583 1443 1274 3039
Combined
Total 2287 2287 2026 2026 4313
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 11:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 162 - - - 149 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.964 0.810
PM Peak - - 12:00 - - - 05:45 - - - -
Vol. - - 208 - - - 197 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.867 0.770
Percentag
e
30.2% 69.8% 28.8% 71.2%
ADT/AADT ADT 4,313 AADT 4,313
ATTACHMENT A 59 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 12 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 40 MPH FROM Via De La Valle Current Posted Speed Limit 45 MPH
TO Rideshare Gate
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
50th Percentile Speed 43 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 46 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 38-47 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 82%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 6 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 2 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.50 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 1.06 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 11,427 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.57 Miles
Total # of Lanes 4 Lanes
Width 87' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, on west side
Yes, on both sides
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
None
Low
Signalized at Via De La Valle
Low / High During Event Traffic
Moderate
Moderate
No
Yes
Good
Fair
Yes, only one at main gate
Recreational
85th % speed measures 46mph, rounding to 45mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 40mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, especially during events. This segment transitions to an adjacent 30mph zone and the recommended speed stays within 10mph of this adjacent speed zone..
ATTACHMENT A 60 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 12 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 40 MPH FROM Via De La Valle
TO Rideshare Gate
PHOTOS
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, south of Turf Rd (looking south).
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, north of rideshare gate (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 61 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Jimmy Durante Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Via De La Valle - Fairgrounds Gate 2 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 1:15
52 1 0 52 X 1
51 1 1 51 X X 2 Time
50 0 0 50 0 To: 1:35
49 2 3 49 X X X X X 5
48 1 2 48 X X X 3 Existing
47 1 2 47 X X X 3 * Speed Limit: 45 MPH
46 5 1 46 X X X X X X 6 *
45 5 5 45 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
44 6 3 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 P
43 7 5 43 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 A
42 5 8 42 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 C
41 4 4 41 X X X X X X X X 8 E Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 3 5 40 X X X X X X X X 8 * % Over Pace: 10% 8% 11%
39 2 7 39 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
38 3 1 38 X X X X 4 * % In Pace: 82% 84% 82%
37 1 0 37 X 1
36 1 1 36 X X 2 % Under Pace: 8% 8% 7%
35 0 2 35 X X 2
34 2 0 34 X X 2 Average Speed: 43 MPH 42 MPH 43 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed: 38 - 47 MPH 39 - 48 MPH 38 - 47 MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 39 MPH 39 MPH 39 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 43 MPH 42 MPH 43 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 46 MPH 47 MPH 46 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 62 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Jimmy Durante Boulevard
B/ Via De La Valle - Fairgrounds Gate 2
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR001
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/3/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/3/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Wed Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 9 50 13 89
12:15 8 39 4 104
12:30 1 26 3 104
12:45 0 31 18 146 3 114 23 411 41 557
01:00 1 60 1 107
01:15 2 38 1 104
01:30 2 56 0 87
01:45 0 58 5 212 2 110 4 408 9 620
02:00 1 49 0 89
02:15 1 61 2 101
02:30 0 124 0 94
02:45 4 108 6 342 4 150 6 434 12 776
03:00 4 168 0 126
03:15 0 152 0 108
03:30 3 188 0 94
03:45 0 167 7 675 5 91 5 419 12 1094
04:00 0 204 0 94
04:15 3 201 4 99
04:30 1 188 2 104
04:45 7 192 11 785 8 128 14 425 25 1210
05:00 4 222 16 126
05:15 10 175 16 142
05:30 11 154 22 160
05:45 10 152 35 703 25 130 79 558 114 1261
06:00 10 150 49 88
06:15 14 120 35 82
06:30 17 86 60 78
06:45 24 76 65 432 78 74 222 322 287 754
07:00 29 84 80 46
07:15 16 90 56 41
07:30 6 174 72 50
07:45 26 322 77 670 103 64 311 201 388 871
08:00 17 290 76 44
08:15 24 124 90 43
08:30 32 80 90 38
08:45 26 60 99 554 116 18 372 143 471 697
09:00 18 48 128 21
09:15 24 52 106 24
09:30 20 47 110 17
09:45 44 39 106 186 117 18 461 80 567 266
10:00 35 32 110 20
10:15 39 32 102 8
10:30 23 17 116 7
10:45 36 18 133 99 106 5 434 40 567 139
11:00 54 13 100 12
11:15 40 13 124 2
11:30 38 11 110 8
11:45 30 8 162 45 121 5 455 27 617 72
Total 724 4849 724 4849 2386 3468 2386 3468 3110 8317
Combined
Total 5573 5573 5854 5854 11427
AM Peak - 10:45 - - - 09:00 - - - - -
Vol. - 168 - - - 461 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.778 0.900
PM Peak - - 07:30 - - - 05:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 910 - - - 558 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.707 0.872
Percentag
e
13.0% 87.0% 40.8% 59.2%
ADT/AADT ADT 11,427 AADT 11,427
ATTACHMENT A 63 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 13 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH FROM Rideshare Gate Current Posted Speed Limit 45 MPH
TO San Dieguito Dr
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 1:35 PM - 1:55 PM
50th Percentile Speed 35 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 37 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 29-38 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 89%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 4 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 0 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.80 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 9,171 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.30 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 38' - 80' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
Standard sidewalks on both sides
Standard bike lanes on both sides, with buffered bike lanes on the bridge Fire Department Gate adjacent to roadway
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
None
RRFB crosswalk at fire gate. Yield line, uncontrolled crosswalk at roundabout intersetion with San Dieguito Dr.
Low / High During Event Traffic
Moderate
Moderate
No
Yes
Good
Fair
None
Recreational / Commercial
85th % speed measures 37mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, especially during events. This segment has also has uncontrolled crosswalks.
ATTACHMENT A 64 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 13 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH FROM Rideshare Gate
TO San Dieguito Dr
PHOTOS
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, south of rideshare gate (looking west).
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, south of San Dieguito Rd (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 65 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 13 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 30
MPH
FROM Jimmy Durante Blvd
TO Rideshare Gate
PHOTOS
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, north of RRFB crosswalk at fire gate (looking west).
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, south of RRFB crosswalk (looking south).
ATTACHMENT A 66 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Jimmy Durante Boulevard
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Fairgrounds Gate 2 - San Dieguito Drive 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 1:35
42 1 0 42 X 1
41 1 0 41 X 1 Time
40 2 1 40 X X X 3 To: 1:55
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 5 38 X X X X X 5 * Existing
37 7 8 37 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 * Speed Limit: 45 MPH 36 8 9 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 17 *
35 7 7 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 P
34 8 5 34 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 A
33 4 3 33 X X X X X X X 7 C
32 3 5 32 X X X X X X X X 8 E
31 3 2 31 X X X X X 5 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 1 1 30 X X 2 * % Over Pace: 8% 0% 5%
29 3 0 29 X X X 3 *
28 2 2 28 X X X X 4 % In Pace: 92% 90% 89%
27 0 1 27 X 1
26 0 1 26 X 1 % Under Pace: 0% 10% 6%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 34 MPH 35 MPH 34 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 28 - 37 MPH 31 - 40 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 31 MPH 32 MPH 31 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 37 MPH 37 MPH 37 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 67 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Jimmy Durante Boulevard
B/ Fairgrounds Gate 2 - San Dieguito Drive
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR002
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/9/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/9/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 3 27 4 93
12:15 7 34 3 103
12:30 1 32 4 107
12:45 4 35 15 128 3 78 14 381 29 509
01:00 3 18 0 90
01:15 4 37 2 88
01:30 0 39 1 79
01:45 2 34 9 128 2 91 5 348 14 476
02:00 2 46 2 84
02:15 0 43 1 78
02:30 2 116 0 68
02:45 0 142 4 347 1 80 4 310 8 657
03:00 1 181 3 65
03:15 2 163 1 73
03:30 0 184 1 73
03:45 2 154 5 682 1 78 6 289 11 971
04:00 2 166 4 60
04:15 2 141 2 73
04:30 4 163 2 76
04:45 8 154 16 624 8 78 16 287 32 911
05:00 5 167 10 84
05:15 11 126 10 95
05:30 9 134 25 82
05:45 14 125 39 552 24 91 69 352 108 904
06:00 7 110 34 78
06:15 14 92 52 63
06:30 19 71 46 53
06:45 30 85 70 358 93 43 225 237 295 595
07:00 37 85 53 49
07:15 18 68 57 34
07:30 31 86 61 38
07:45 17 82 103 321 77 27 248 148 351 469
08:00 18 101 80 38
08:15 22 81 80 34
08:30 23 61 90 24
08:45 26 72 89 315 132 27 382 123 471 438
09:00 23 53 112 20
09:15 25 38 98 26
09:30 21 44 92 15
09:45 22 44 91 179 98 13 400 74 491 253
10:00 40 40 75 8
10:15 41 17 80 15
10:30 31 13 88 5
10:45 36 19 148 89 111 7 354 35 502 124
11:00 34 12 84 2
11:15 29 9 81 5
11:30 34 7 97 6
11:45 28 5 125 33 114 5 376 18 501 51
Total 714 3756 714 3756 2099 2602 2099 2602 2813 6358
Combined
Total 4470 4470 4701 4701 9171
AM Peak - 10:00 - - - 08:45 - - - - -
Vol. - 148 - - - 434 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.902 0.822
PM Peak - - 03:00 - - - 12:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 682 - - - 381 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.927 0.890
Percentag
e
16.0% 84.0% 44.7% 55.3%
ADT/AADT ADT 9,171 AADT 9,171
ATTACHMENT A 68 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 14 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH FROM San Dieguito Dr Current Posted Speed Limit 35 MPH
TO Camino Del Mar
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
50th Percentile Speed 36 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 41 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 32-41 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 71%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 3 Collisions
Total Fatalities 1 Fatalities
Total Injuries 1 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.50 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 7,435 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.44 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 54' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
Standard sidewalk only on the east side of the roadway
Buffered bike lanes on both sides
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Medium
Yield line, uncontrolled sidewalk at roundabout with San Dieguito Dr Low / Moderate During Event Traffic
Moderate
Moderate
No
No
Good
Fair
None
Residential / Commercial
85th % speed measures 41mph, rounding to 40mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 35mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists. An additional 5mph reduction is applied due to qualifying conditions for AB 1014. This segment is within 0.25mi from pedestrian generators, including recreational beach and county fairgrounds. This segment is also in the top 20% of severe injury/fatalities of bicyclists within the citywide network.
ATTACHMENT A 69 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 14 STREET Jimmy Durante Blvd Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH FROM San Dieguito Dr
TO Camino Del Mar
PHOTOS
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, south of San Dieguito Rd(looking south).
View of Jimmy Durante Blvd, north of Camino Del Mar (looking north).
ATTACHMENT A 70 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Jimmy Durante Boulevard
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: San Dieguito Drive - Camino Del Mar 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 3 45 X X X 3
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 1 43 X 1 From: 3:15
42 0 4 42 X X X X 4
41 0 3 41 X X X 3 * Time
40 0 1 40 X 1 * To: 4:00
39 1 3 39 X X X X 4 *
38 0 6 38 X X X X X X 6 P Existing
37 0 7 37 X X X X X X X 7 A Speed Limit: 35 MPH
36 1 3 36 X X X X 4 C
35 1 5 35 X X X X X X 6 E
34 2 2 34 X X X X 4 *
33 0 1 33 X 1 *
32 1 5 32 X X X X X X 6 *
31 1 2 31 X X X 3 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 1 0 30 X 1 % Over Pace: 0% 16% 14%
29 1 1 29 X X 2
28 0 1 28 X 1 % In Pace: 89% 72% 71%
27 0 2 27 X X 2
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 11% 12% 15%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 33 MPH 37 MPH 36 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 30 - 39 MPH 32 - 41 MPH 32 - 41 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 30 MPH 32 MPH 31 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 34 MPH 37 MPH 36 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 36 MPH 42 MPH 41 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 9 50 GRAND TOTALS 59
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 71 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Jimmy Duarte Boulevard
B/ San Dieguito - Camino Del Mar
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR003
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/9/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/9/26 Northbound Hour Totals Southbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 1 18 2 81
12:15 3 16 1 78
12:30 4 14 1 83
12:45 4 13 12 61 3 77 7 319 19 380
01:00 3 15 1 59
01:15 1 19 2 77
01:30 0 20 0 53
01:45 2 12 6 66 1 74 4 263 10 329
02:00 2 21 2 65
02:15 0 11 1 58
02:30 2 100 0 63
02:45 0 117 4 249 0 65 3 251 7 500
03:00 0 178 0 61
03:15 0 149 2 44
03:30 1 160 1 84
03:45 2 150 3 637 0 68 3 257 6 894
04:00 2 149 1 54
04:15 1 123 2 65
04:30 0 152 0 70
04:45 8 156 11 580 5 64 8 253 19 833
05:00 3 157 4 66
05:15 3 134 9 71
05:30 8 133 18 84
05:45 9 113 23 537 21 65 52 286 75 823
06:00 2 99 27 61
06:15 13 80 36 68
06:30 21 68 30 25
06:45 24 74 60 321 73 44 166 198 226 519
07:00 35 77 52 33
07:15 7 59 47 37
07:30 8 59 47 36
07:45 7 74 57 269 62 29 208 135 265 404
08:00 6 72 65 29
08:15 13 65 69 34
08:30 7 45 62 19
08:45 7 69 33 251 99 26 295 108 328 359
09:00 3 50 102 17
09:15 9 36 76 19
09:30 13 23 70 18
09:45 6 32 31 141 83 12 331 66 362 207
10:00 22 38 61 5
10:15 20 16 70 12
10:30 16 12 70 6
10:45 19 18 77 84 87 4 288 27 365 111
11:00 16 11 69 3
11:15 15 8 59 2
11:30 12 4 88 4
11:45 16 5 59 28 78 4 294 13 353 41
Total 376 3224 376 3224 1659 2176 1659 2176 2035 5400
Combined
Total 3600 3600 3835 3835 7435
AM Peak - 06:15 - - - 08:45 - - - - -
Vol. - 93 - - - 347 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.664 0.850
PM Peak - - 03:00 - - - 12:00 - - - -
Vol. - - 637 - - - 319 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.895 0.961
Percentag
e
10.4% 89.6% 43.3% 56.7%
ADT/AADT ADT 7,435 AADT 7,435
ATTACHMENT A 72 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 15 STREET San Dieguito Dr Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Jimmy Durante Blvd Current Posted Speed Limit 30 MPH TO East City Limits
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 3:15
50th Percentile Speed 4:00 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 36 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 32-41 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 71%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 0 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 0 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.00 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 802 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.67 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 25' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
None
Portion of trail adjacent to roadway
None
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
Medium
Yield line, uncontrolled crosswalk at roundabout intersetion with Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Low
Low
Low
No
Yes
Fair
Fair
None
Residential / Commercial
85th % speed measures 36mph, rounding to 35mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 30mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists. This segment also has unprotected Class I ped pathways adjacent to vehicular travel.
ATTACHMENT A 73 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 15 STREET San Dieguito Dr Recommended Speed Limit 30 MPH
FROM Jimmy Durante Blvd
TO East City Limits
PHOTOS
View of San Dieguito Dr, east of Jimmy Durante Blvd (looking east).
View of San Dieguito Dr, west of East City Limits (looking west).
ATTACHMENT A 74 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: San Dieguito Drive
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Jimmy Durante Boulevard - East City Limits 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 1:55
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 1 40 X 1 To: 3:15
39 2 0 39 X X 2
38 2 4 38 X X X X X X 6 * Existing
37 1 2 37 X X X 3 * Speed Limit: 30 MPH
36 6 6 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 *
35 8 4 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 P
34 5 2 34 X X X X X X X 7 A
33 1 2 33 X X X 3 C
32 5 2 32 X X X X X X X 7 E
31 5 6 31 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 5 5 30 X X X X X X X X X X 10 * % Over Pace: 4% 2% 3% 29 3 3 29 X X X X X X 6 *
28 1 2 28 X X X 3 % In Pace: 82% 72% 77%
27 2 0 27 X X 2
26 1 4 26 X X X X X 5 % Under Pace: 14% 26% 20%
25 1 2 25 X X X 3
24 1 1 24 X X 2 Average Speed: 32 MPH 31 MPH 32 MPH
23 0 2 23 X X 2
22 1 1 22 X X 2 Pace Speed: 29 - 38 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 29 - 38 MPH 21 0 1 21 X 1
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 29 MPH 26 MPH 26 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 32 MPH 31 MPH 32 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 36 MPH 36 MPH 36 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 75 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
San Dieguito Drive
B/ Jimmy Durante Boulevard - East City Limits
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR016
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 2 6 3 6
12:15 1 10 0 9
12:30 0 10 0 10
12:45 2 7 5 33 0 10 3 35 8 68
01:00 0 4 0 3
01:15 0 4 0 11
01:30 0 5 0 5
01:45 0 8 0 21 0 5 0 24 0 45
02:00 0 7 0 9
02:15 0 5 0 10
02:30 0 4 0 8
02:45 0 8 0 24 0 10 0 37 0 61
03:00 0 8 0 10
03:15 0 2 0 10
03:30 0 11 0 7
03:45 0 7 0 28 0 2 0 29 0 57
04:00 1 2 1 11
04:15 0 3 0 7
04:30 0 15 0 8
04:45 0 13 1 33 0 6 1 32 2 65
05:00 0 15 0 13
05:15 0 10 1 10
05:30 0 10 1 4
05:45 1 6 1 41 3 5 5 32 6 73
06:00 2 16 1 5
06:15 1 9 3 12
06:30 8 10 2 8
06:45 4 12 15 47 1 8 7 33 22 80
07:00 2 3 3 5
07:15 4 6 1 5
07:30 4 6 6 6
07:45 2 1 12 16 6 2 16 18 28 34
08:00 4 3 5 2
08:15 3 8 8 4
08:30 5 1 8 4
08:45 6 1 18 13 10 3 31 13 49 26
09:00 5 0 7 0
09:15 3 3 5 1
09:30 6 2 8 0
09:45 5 0 19 5 4 3 24 4 43 9
10:00 7 2 6 1
10:15 5 1 4 1
10:30 7 3 10 1
10:45 9 2 28 8 10 0 30 3 58 11
11:00 6 0 7 2
11:15 5 2 7 0
11:30 5 0 5 1
11:45 7 2 23 4 8 0 27 3 50 7
Total 122 273 122 273 144 263 144 263 266 536
Combined
Total 395 395 407 407 802
AM Peak - 10:00 - - - 10:30 - - - - -
Vol. - 28 - - - 34 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.778 0.850
PM Peak - - 04:30 - - - 02:15 - - - -
Vol. - - 53 - - - 38 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.883 0.950
Percentag
e
30.9% 69.1% 35.4% 64.6%
ADT/AADT ADT 802 AADT 802
ATTACHMENT A 76 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 16 STREET Via De La Valle Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM Camino Del Mar Current Posted Speed Limit 40 MPH
TO Jimmy Durante Blvd
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 6/2/2026 Speed Justification
Time of Speed Survey 1:55 PM - 3:15 PM
50th Percentile Speed 32 MPH
85th Percentile Speed 39 MPH
10 mph Pace Speed 29-38 MPH
% of Vehicles in Pace 77%
# of Survey Samples 100 Veh
COLLISION HISTORY
# of Years Studied 5 Years
Total Collisions 18 Collisions
Total Fatalities 0 Fatalities
Total Injuries 14 Injuries
Collision Rate 0.72 Collisions/MVM
Expected Collision Rate 0.92 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Date Counted 6/2/2026
Average Daily Traffic 19,154 Veh/Day
Type of Traffic Control
Pedestrian Traffic
Bicycle Traffic
Truck Traffic
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.72 Miles
Total # of Lanes 2 Lanes
Width 57' - 80' Feet
Vertical Curvature
Horizontal Curvature
Visibility
Pavement Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
Driveway Density
On-street Parking
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
Other Features
CERTIFICATION
Certifier / Company
License No.
Expiration
Statement
9/23/26
Signature Date
6/30/2027
I hereby certify this Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete.
Yes, on both sides of roadway
Standard sidewalks on both sides
Standard bike lanes on both sides
Ryan Zellers, PE, TE / ZONE Traffic Engineering
TR 2418 (CA)
High
Signalized at Jimmy Durante Blvd / Valley Ave & at Camino Del Mar Low
Moderate
Moderate
No
Yes
Good
Good
Yes, on both sides of roadway
Residential / Commercial / Recreational
85th % speed measures 39mph, rounding to 40mph. City elects to reduce 5mph to 35mph due to increased presence of pedestrians and bicyclists.
ATTACHMENT A 77 October 6, 2026 Item 8
CITY OF DEL MAR - Engineering and Traffic Survey SEGMENT: 16 STREET Via De La Valle Recommended Speed Limit 35 MPH
FROM Camino Del Mar
TO Jimmy Durante Blvd
PHOTOS
View of Via De La Valle, east of Camino Del Mar (looking east).
View of Camino Del Mar, west of Jimmy Durante Blvd (looking west).
ATTACHMENT A 78 October 6, 2026 Item 8
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Via De La Valle
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Camino Del Mar - Jimmy Durante Boulevard 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 1 0 44 X 1 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 12:55
42 2 1 42 X X X 3
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 4 2 40 X X X X X X 6 * To: 1:15
39 4 3 39 X X X X X X X 7 *
38 7 6 38 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 * Existing
37 7 3 37 X X X X X X X X X X 10 P Speed Limit: 40 MPH
36 7 8 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 A
35 4 6 35 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
34 5 6 34 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E
33 1 2 33 X X X 3 *
32 3 8 32 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
31 3 2 31 X X X X X 5 * Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 30 2 1 30 X X X 3 % Over Pace: 6% 2% 4%
29 0 0 29 0
28 0 1 28 X 1 % In Pace: 90% 92% 91%
27 0 1 27 X 1
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 4% 6% 5%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 36 MPH 35 MPH 36 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 31 - 40 MPH 31 - 40 MPH 31 - 40 MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 32 MPH 32 MPH 32 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 36 MPH 35 MPH 36 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 39 MPH 38 MPH 39 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Del Mar
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
6/2/26
ATTACHMENT A 79 October 6, 2026 Item 8
City of Del Mar
Via De La Valle
B/ Camino Del Mar - Jimmy Durante Boulevard
24 Hour Directional Volume Count
DMR015
Site Code: 251-26558
Date Start: 6/2/26
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
email: [email protected]
Start 6/2/26 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon 12:00 11 157 6 185
12:15 7 126 8 168
12:30 9 138 3 173
12:45 6 194 33 615 7 184 24 710 57 1325
01:00 7 209 6 165
01:15 3 230 5 162
01:30 3 242 1 138
01:45 4 212 17 893 7 161 19 626 36 1519
02:00 2 248 4 148
02:15 2 182 0 148
02:30 7 184 3 154
02:45 8 158 19 772 4 168 11 618 30 1390
03:00 2 180 1 166
03:15 2 153 1 161
03:30 1 197 1 196
03:45 2 144 7 674 4 183 7 706 14 1380
04:00 4 172 2 177
04:15 12 151 6 158
04:30 13 166 10 156
04:45 9 148 38 637 10 181 28 672 66 1309
05:00 20 188 14 147
05:15 19 157 26 184
05:30 22 170 29 177
05:45 42 148 103 663 46 139 115 647 218 1310
06:00 36 180 66 175
06:15 58 171 58 165
06:30 72 142 57 122
06:45 57 153 223 646 90 103 271 565 494 1211
07:00 96 125 91 138
07:15 108 123 111 96
07:30 126 124 119 108
07:45 148 110 478 482 132 70 453 412 931 894
08:00 164 135 140 78
08:15 170 102 150 63
08:30 184 125 175 54
08:45 162 88 680 450 200 46 665 241 1345 691
09:00 153 84 180 48
09:15 141 58 176 60
09:30 181 60 146 36
09:45 186 45 661 247 159 37 661 181 1322 428
10:00 159 30 156 25
10:15 172 30 160 24
10:30 180 33 134 10
10:45 160 22 671 115 178 18 628 77 1299 192
11:00 198 9 178 18
11:15 206 39 171 16
11:30 199 18 177 6
11:45 236 9 839 75 204 9 730 49 1569 124
Total 3769 6269 3769 6269 3612 5504 3612 5504 7381 11773 Combined
Total 10038 10038 9116 9116 19154
AM Peak - 11:00 - - - 08:30 - - - - -
Vol. - 839 - - - 731 - - - - -
P.H.F. 0.889 0.914
PM Peak - - 01:15 - - - 03:15 - - - -
Vol. - - 932 - - - 717 - - - -
P.H.F. 0.940 0.915
Percentag
e
37.5% 62.5% 39.6% 60.4%
ADT/AADT ADT 19,154 AADT 19,154
ATTACHMENT A 80 October 6, 2026 Item 8
ORDINANCE No. 2026-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VEHICULAR SPEED
LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF CAMINO DEL MAR, JIMMY DURANTE
BOULEVARD, AND VIA DE LA VALLE
WHEREAS, ZONE Traffic Engineering Consulting has completed an engineering and traffic survey for speed zoning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 627; and
WHEREAS, City staff and ZONE Traffic Engineering Consulting presented recommendations to the City’s Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) on September 14, 2026, and City Council on October 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, Del Mar Municipal Code Section 14.08.020 provides that the City Council may establish speed limits by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Del Mar has reviewed the consultant’s recommendations, taking into consideration public health and safety issues; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to establish speed limits that are reasonable and safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Del Mar hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION ONE:
The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION TWO:
The speed limits in the City of Del Mar are established as indicated below:
STREET NAME FROM: TO: LIMIT
Camino del Mar Via de la Valle Dog Beach Crosswalk 30
Camino del Mar Dog Beach Crosswalk San Dieguito Bridge 30 Camino del Mar Coast Boulevard Jimmy Durante Blvd 30
Camino del Mar Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar Plaza 30
Jimmy Durante Blvd Via de la Valle Fairgrounds Gate 2 40 Jimmy Durante Blvd Fairgrounds Gate 2 San Dieguito Drive 30 Jimmy Durante Blvd San Dieguito Drive Camino del Mar 30 Via de la Valle Camino del Mar Jimmy Durante Blvd 35
SECTION THREE:
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Del Mar held on the 6th day of October, 2026.
ATTACHMENT B
81 October 6, 2026 Item 8
Ordinance No. 2026-XX
SECTION FOUR:
The City Manager is hereby directed to cause all speed limits to be posted in accordance with this Ordinance.
SECTION FIVE:
The City Clerk is directed to certify the engineering and traffic survey and file it with the Sheriff’s Department and San Diego County Superior Court.
SECTION SIX:
This is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because there is no potential for it to result in a physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly. In the event this Ordinance is found to be subject to CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the exemption contained in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION SEVEN:
If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a decision or order of any court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision or order shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each section, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases is declared invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
SECTION EIGHT:
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days following its adoption, the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published, or the title thereof as a summary, in accordance with the provisions of State law, in a newspaper of general circulation designated for legal notices publication in the City of Del Mar.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California at the Regular Meeting held this 20th day of October, 2026. ____________________________
Tracy Martinez, Mayor
City of Del Mar
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Christina M. Cameron, 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 Ordinance No. XXXX, which has been published pursuant to law, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 20th day of October, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSE:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services
Manager/City Clerk
City of Del Mar
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Karen Falk, Principal Engineer
Joe Bride, Public Works Director
Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of Modifications to Parking on Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) approving proposed modifications to parking on Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street and on Ocean Avenue from 13th Street to Seagrove Park; and 2) Provide direction to staff regarding further evaluation of potential modification of Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets to one-way traffic.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, parking is available on both sides of Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street (Attachment B, Figure 1). This area is frequently used for parking on both sides of the street because of its proximity to Camino del Mar and Del Mar beaches. Due to the narrow street width, there is limited space for two-way traffic. Residents have reported difficulty accessing their driveways, have witnessed confrontations over which vehicle has the right-of-way, and have seen drivers forced to back up or use driveways to turn around when two vehicles meet head-on.
Residents have requested that parking be restricted to one side of the street, similar to the adjacent block of Stratford Court between 13th Street and 15th Street.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
After thoroughly evaluating the concerns raised and potential solutions, staff and the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) recommend implementing no parking on the east side of Stratford Court between 12th and 13th Streets. Eliminating parking on the east side rather than the west side of Stratford is recommended due to the location of driveways and the existing curb extension on the west side of the road at the intersection with 12th Street (Attachment B, Figure 2). Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street is approximately 300 feet long and 28 to 30 feet wide. San Diego County Code (SDCC) §72.113 establishes that parking may be prohibited on one side of a street 30 feet wide or narrower.
If approved by the City Council, this change will address residents’ concerns about access to their homes and two-way traffic on the roadway. However, it will also reduce available public parking by approximately 14 parking spaces and may increase traffic speeds because parked cars will no longer narrow the vehicular travel way.
To offset this loss, staff looked for ways to add parking nearby. Staff recommends switching the side of the street where parking is allowed on Ocean Avenue from 13th Street to Seagrove Park (Attachment B, Figure 3). Currently, parking is available on the west side only. Swapping the City Council Agenda Report
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restriction to allow parking on the east side only will add approximately 6 parking spaces, because the west side has numerous driveways. The change would also improve sight lines for drivers exiting west-side driveways.
Adopting the Resolution (Attachment A) implementing the recommended parking modifications on Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue will reduce the net loss in parking spaces from 14 to approximately 8 spaces. To provide a timely response to the residents, staff recommends implementing the proposed parking changes on Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue this calendar year.
Future Consideration of One-Way Traffic Option
Another potential solution to address resident concerns and potentially increase available parking in the area discussed by staff and TPAC is modifying Stratford Court and Ocean Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets to one-way traffic only, which could add up to 49 parking spaces (27 on Ocean Avenue and 22 on Stratford Court). However, this would be a significant change and before taking any additional action, staff is seeking Council feedback and direction to evaluate broader community impacts, consult the California Coastal Commission, and engage residents. If directed by City Council, staff will continue to evaluate one-way streets and other parking modifications in the Stratford area through the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC).
The Fire Department was consulted and has expressed no objections or concerns about either the existing conditions or the proposed modifications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with Council approval of this item. Installing a sign costs approximately $250 each, and sufficient funds have been included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget to cover the proposed parking changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in 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, therefore, not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
The TPAC Work Plan Item #4 includes evaluating community concerns and recommending improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Resolution 2026-XX
Attachment B – Location Graphics
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO
PARKING ON STRATFORD COURT AND OCEAN AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar is committed to promoting public safety, accessibility, and the efficient use of public streets; and WHEREAS, due to the narrow street width on Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street, there is limited space for two-way traffic; and WHEREAS, on April 20 and September 14, 2026, the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) evaluated the current parking availability on both sides of Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street and recommend limiting parking to the west side of the street; and
WHEREAS, due to the location of driveways on Ocean Avenue between 13th Street and 15th Street, moving parking to the east side of the street increases public parking; and
WHEREAS, on April 20 and September 14, 2026, the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) evaluated the current parking availability on both sides of Ocean Avenue between 13th Street and 15th Street and recommend moving available parking to the east side of the street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on October 6, 2026, and desires to limit parking to the west side of Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street and move available street parking on Ocean Avenue between 13th Street and 15th Street to the east side of the road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council authorizes limiting parking to the west side of Stratford Court between 12th Street and 13th Street.
3. The City Council authorizes moving available street parking on Ocean Avenue between 13th Street and 15th Street to the east side of the road.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at the Regular Meeting held this 6th day of October, 2026. _____________________________________
Tracy Martinez, Mayor
City of Del Mar
Resolution No. 2026-XX
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Christina M. Cameron, 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 No. 2026-XX, adopted by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at a Regular Meeting held the 6th day of October, 2026, 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 Council Action:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Clem Brown, Assistant City Manager
Via Ashley Jones, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: City’s Preparations for the 2026-2027 Winter El Nino Season (Part II) REQUESTED ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this second update on the City’s preparations for the 2026-2027 winter El Nino season, provide feedback and direction to staff as needed, and authorize the City Manager to waive the City’s fee for Emergency Encroachment Permits as described in the report.
BACKGROUND:
On September 8, 2026, the City Council received an update on the City’s preparations for the 2026-2027 rainy season and forecasted El Nino conditions (https://tinyurl.com/ElNino-Part-1). That report described the coordinated storm-readiness work of the Public Works, Community Services, and Fire Departments, the City’s sandbag program, regional resources available through the County of San Diego, and steps residents can take to protect their property. This report is the second in a planned series of El Nino preparation updates and focuses on the City’s coastal preparations.
Forecasters project a strong, or “super,” El Nino for the 2026-2027 winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration places the likelihood of El Nino conditions continuing through the winter at greater than 95%, with roughly a 69% chance of a historic event, and expects conditions to intensify from December 2026 through February 2027.
A strong El Nino raises the seasonal probability of large waves, coastal erosion, heavy rainfall, and some of the highest sea levels recorded on the California coast, and the most damaging storms are typically those that coincide with the highest tides. El Nino shapes seasonal patterns rather than any single storm, so staff monitors forecasts closely and adjusts as conditions develop.
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Conditions today differ in important ways from the major El Nino winters of 1982-83 and 1997-98. Seawalls now protect much of the Beach Colony, the Shoreline Protection Area (SPA) line established by the Beach Preservation Initiative (Measure D) is in place, and the City’s sewer infrastructure, beach pump station, and the restored San Dieguito Lagoon give the City tools and protections that did not exist during those earlier events.
Recent regional sand replenishment has changed conditions on Del Mar’s beaches and in the San Dieguito Lagoon. In 2024, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as part of a joint project with the cities of Solana Beach and Encinitas, placed 340,000 cubic yards and 700,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach of Encinitas and Solana Beach, respectively. This was by far the largest sand placement in San Diego County to date. That sand drifted south, nourishing portions of Del Mar’s beaches but also migrating into the San Dieguito Lagoon and narrowing and shifting the Lagoon inlet south.
With a strong winter forecast, City leadership staff having been meeting internally over the last couple of months to plan for and implement measures to protect City property and to identify opportunities to assist and educate residents on how they can protect their own property. On September 2, 2026, the City received correspondence from a Beach Colony resident writing on behalf of the Del Mar Beach Preservation Coalition, asking about the City’s preventive measures and whether Del Mar should consider a large sand berm. This report responds to those questions.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
This report describes the City’s coastal preparations for the winter: the City’s enhanced beach berm program, its advocacy for additional dredging of the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet, how the City is supporting property owners, additional storm preparations, state support, and coordination on Lake Hodges.
Enhanced Beach Berm Program
Each fall, Public Works and Community Services crews build and maintain sand berms at the beach street ends and access points, using City staff, a City loader, and sand from the beach itself, when available. The berms protect public access, public property, public infrastructure, and limit coastal flooding. Before and during extreme events, barricades can be deployed to limit ocean water from reaching neighborhoods behind the beach.
Berm construction is resource-intensive, and even a well-built berm can be eroded within hours during a major storm.
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While there have been inquiries by some beach front property owners about the possibility of the City constructing a berm along the entire length of the beach, this poses several challenges. Based on the City Attorney’s guidance, the City cannot construct a berm along the entire length of the beach, because a berm of that scope would primarily benefit private property rather than serve a public purpose. A continuous berm along the beach would also exceed the City’s resources to construct, would be unlikely to survive the season it was built for, and would impede public beach access and use of the beach. For these reasons, the City’s berm practice will remain consistent with past practice, directed at public access, public property, and public infrastructure.
This approach is consistent with how other coastal jurisdictions operate. Staff contacted other cities in San Diego County and beyond, and no agency contacted is planning larger or additional berms specifically to protect private property in response to the El Nino forecast; those that build substantial berms generally do so for public access and flood control, or on beaches where homes are not protected by seawalls, unlike Del Mar’s Beach Colony.
Given the severity of this winter’s forecast, however, the City will do more than in past winters. Staff will enhance its berm operations and dedicate additional resources to protecting the beach ends, public access points, and public property. This enhanced effort will include contracting with a private general contractor to supplement City crews and equipment for berm construction. Berms placed for these public purposes carry a secondary benefit: by absorbing wave energy and limiting flooding at the street ends, they also help protect the surrounding neighborhood streets and the private property behind them.
A map showing the City’s planned berm locations is included as Attachment A and will be posted on the City’s El Niño webpage.
Emergency Declaration and Lagoon Inlet Dredging Advocacy An open and adequately flushing San Dieguito Lagoon (Lagoon) inlet is essential during the winter. The inlet carries tidal exchange and storm flows; when it narrows or closes, the Lagoon loses capacity to absorb storm surge and rainfall, which raises the risk of flooding in the low-lying neighborhoods that border it. Sediment from the 2024 replenishment has narrowed the inlet and pushed it southward, and it is now near closure.
On September 22, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-62, declaring a local emergency due to the high volume of sedimentation in the Lagoon (Attachment B). The declaration directs the City Manager to coordinate with and request emergency action 3 October 6, 2026 Item 10
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from Southern California Edison (SCE), USACE, the California Coastal Commission, and other agencies to maintain the inlet before and during the winter.
The declaration also asks USACE to amend the City’s Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Permit (SCOUP) and SCE’s related permit to authorize dredging of up to 50,000 cubic yards per dredge event, well above the 16,000-cubic-yard limit USACE imposed on the City in 2024, consistent with the volume every other resource agency has approved. SCE has provided a plan to dredge up to 20,000 cubic yards from the inlet in October or November 2026. This work is performed under SCE’s own Coastal Commission and Army Corps permits, which are separate from the City’s SCOUP permit.
The City is advocating and pressing USACE for the larger capacity so that more sand can be removed from the Lagoon as soon as possible, and staff has transmitted the emergency declaration to the responsible agencies and the City’s state and federal representatives. The sand to be dredged by SCE will be placed within the authorized sand placement envelope as shown on the Del Mar SCOUP map included as Attachment C.
Even though the two-year, post-project monitoring period ended in April 2026, the USACE has advised that its Lagoon analysis and mitigation decision are not expected until Spring 2027, after this winter’s storm season. The City has emphasized that it cannot wait that long given the conditions in the Lagoon and the forecast and continues to press the USACE for action and for the monitoring data collected to date. Staff is meeting with SCE on October 1, 2026, to discuss the upcoming dredge and the City’s request to increase the permitted dredge volume and is scheduling a related meeting with the USACE and its project partners. At the September 22 meeting, the Council asked whether the City could undertake the dredging itself and pursue reimbursement from the USACE and what it would cost to do so. Staff is evaluating that option, including the permitting, equipment, and cost involved, and will report back as more information becomes available.
Supporting Property Owners
There is a great deal private property owners can do to protect their properties in anticipation of the winter storms. The California Coastal Commission has published preparedness guides for communities, property owners, and shoreline property owners, along with a schedule of predicted winter high tides. Temporary, removable measures such as sandbags, water-filled flood tubes, and, where appropriate, sand or cobble berms can reduce storm damage, and the Commission describes an expedited pathway for temporary protection installed before winter.
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On September 21, 2026, the Governor of California proclaimed a statewide state of emergency for the developing 2026-2027 El Nino (Attachment D). The proclamation directs state agencies to prioritize and expedite permitting, consultation, and technical assistance for local flood-preparedness and sediment-management work.
The proclamation directs the Coastal Commission to expedite its review of coastaldevelopment applications: to notify an applicant of any incomplete items within five days, to schedule complete applications for the next Commission meeting, to accept written or oral emergency permit requests, and, when an urgent need requires it, to act on emergency permit requests within twenty-four hours. These timelines could speed both the City’s request to amend its SCOUP and related permits for larger dredge volumes and any emergency applications from the City or from individual property owners during the season.
Staff will direct residents to these resources, which are available on the Commission’s El Nino webpage (https://www.coastal.ca.gov/climate/extreme-weather/el-nino/). Because Del Mar has a certified Local Coastal Program, the City is the local point of contact for permitting, and the Commission asks that owners who wish to add temporary shoreline protection coordinate with both the City and Commission staff. Emergency permit applications for temporary shoreline protection are submitted to and processed by the Coastal Commission, not the City. Staff will help owners navigate that process, including the emergency permit process if storm damage occurs.
To further support property owners in preparing their property, the City will streamline its review of encroachment permits associated with protective work in and around the public right-of-way. Property owners that obtain an emergency Coastal Commission permit to add temporary shoreline protection will be eligible to apply for an Emergency Encroachment Permit (EP), since it is anticipated that work on the beach associated with a Coastal Commission permit will require beach access from either 18th Street or 23rd Street. The Emergency EP process will provide expedited staff review and standardized application materials, conditions, and a dedicated staff contact to assist residents through the process. Information to be supplied by applicants will include traffic control plans and the identification of proposed staging areas. Staff is also recommending the Encroachment Permit fee be waived. Information about the Emergency Encroachment Permit will be included on the City’s new El Nino webpage discussed below.
A letter from the City to beachfront property owners with this information will be sent out during the week of September 28, 2026.
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Residents who do not live on the beachfront can also take steps to protect their homes from winter storms. The September 8 report (Part I) describes these measures in detail, including clearing gutters, downspouts, and nearby storm drains; trimming dead or overhanging tree limbs; inspecting roofs and windows; directing runoff away from foundations; and placing sandbags where flooding is a concern. The City makes sandbags available to residents, and residents can register for emergency alerts through AlertSanDiego (https://www.alertsandiego.org/en-us.html), check whether their property lies in a mapped flood hazard zone through the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and find additional preparedness resources through the County of San Diego at www.readysandiego.org.
Additional City Storm Preparations
To coordinate its winter preparations and storm response, staff has formed an El Nino Task Force with key personnel from Public Works, City Manager’s Office, Planning and Community Development, Community Services, Fire Department, and the Sheriff’s Office. The Task Force meets weekly to plan and coordinate preparations and response across departments.
Beyond the routine rainy-season readiness described in the September 8 agenda report, and given the severity of this winter’s forecast, the City is taking additional steps this season. Staff will expand the City’s public outreach and communications before, during, and after storm events so that residents receive timely information. To consolidate important information for residents, the City has a new El Nino webpage (https://www.delmar.ca.us/964/El-Nio) that will be updated as more information becomes available.
Public Works has coordinated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds and the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority to ready the wastewater systems for the rainy season. The agencies established after-hours emergency contact protocols and confirmed that the Fairgrounds’ recreational-vehicle and vendor sewer hookups are capped off, with a follow-up verification walkthrough planned before the winter.
Finally, Public Works is pursuing standby contracts with vendors that can supply portable pumps and other equipment to remove water quickly in an emergency and is strategically placing and stockpiling extra geologs (large sand- or gravel-filled geotextile tubes), which are used to control erosion, in areas subject to erosion (Attachment E).
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Lake Hodges, which is operated by the City of San Diego, sits on the San Dieguito River upstream of Del Mar. Water released or spilled from the reservoir travels down the river and through the San Dieguito Lagoon to the ocean at Del Mar. Given the strength of this year’s forecast, and the narrowed Lagoon inlet described in the City’s September 22, emergency declaration, the volume and timing of any releases from Lake Hodges are relevant to flood risk in Del Mar’s low-lying areas. For that reason, and in response to community interest, the City Manager directed staff to obtain the City of San Diego’s winter storm preparations for the reservoir and report them to the City Council.
City of Del Mar staff contacted the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department and requested a written summary of its winter storm preparations for Lake Hodges. San Diego’s Public Utilities Department provided the following response on September 22, 2026, summarized here in its own terms.
• San Diego manages the reservoir to remain below its 280-foot restriction, releasing water before, during, or after storms as needed, and works with the Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District to move that water into their systems for beneficial use where possible.
• The restriction level exists to protect public safety, which San Diego identifies as its top priority alongside its state regulator, the Division of Safety of Dams. To hold that level during heavy rain, the outlet valve below the dam remains open, and the State requires it to stay open until the restricted level is reattained. • San Diego reports that it follows established notification protocols before releasing any water, that it does not anticipate impacts to surrounding and downstream communities, and that the natural drainage below the dam has sufficient capacity for all operational releases.
• San Diego is pursuing interim and long-term projects to address the dam’s known deficiencies and anticipates sharing information on the interim risk-reduction measure later this fall and on the long-term project in early 2027. It uses ForecastInformed Reservoir Operations, drawing on precipitation and atmospheric-river forecasts from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps, in coordination with state and federal partners.
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operate, maintain, and safely manage their dams. This places additional state attention on operators such as the City of San Diego.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City is undertaking winter preparation measures, including contracted work to support its enhanced berm operations, within existing approved department budgets. If any preparation action requires funding beyond the approved budget, staff will bring an item to the City Council seeking authorization.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed City Council action is to receive a report and provide direction to staff. That action does not constitute a “project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it will not cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and it is therefore not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
NEXUS TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This is an operational item not identified on the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Exhibit of Planned Sand Berms
Attachment B – Resolution 2026-62, Declaration of a Local Emergency Attachment C – Del Mar SCOUP Map
Attachment D - Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency, 2026-2027 El Nino Attachment E – Exhibit of City Erosion Control Measures 8 October 6, 2026 Item 10
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL
MAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY DUE TO HIGH VOLUME SEDIMENTATION IN THE
SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON
WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar recognizes the local and regional importance of the San Dieguito Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, in 1974, the Del Mar City Council established the San Dieguito Lagoon Planning Committee to prepare a plan to protect, revitalize, and manage the lagoon ecosystem to prepare for the 1976 Coastal Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar’s Community Plan, adopted in 1976, directs the City through its Environmental Management element to retain and enhance the natural benefits of the San Dieguito River Floodway and Lagoon Habitat, including by establishing a comprehensive management program for the lagoon and prohibiting the placement of sand that would close the river mouth or disturb sensitive habitat in the lagoon, and in December 1979, the City of Del Mar, together with the State Coastal Conservancy, prepared the San Dieguito Lagoon Resource Enhancement Program to restore and enhance the Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission has certified the City’s Local Coastal Program and implementing ordinances, furthering the protection of the San Dieguito Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, the California Coastal Commission approved Southern California Edison’s planned $100 million restoration of the San Dieguito Lagoon to mitigate for the harm caused to marine life by the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, Southern California Edison serves as the lagoon manager for the San Dieguito Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, lagoon restoration projects boast many benefits, including the enhancement of public access to natural recreation resources and the coast, protection of cultural resources, and improvement of climate and sea-level rise resilience; and WHEREAS, Southern California Edison, as part of its restoration project and on a biennial basis, dredges 16,000 – 20,000 cubic yards of sediment from the San Dieguito Lagoon and inlet with dredging most recently completed in October 2024; and WHEREAS, Southern California Edison intends to dredge up to 20,000 cubic yards from the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet in October or November 2026, attributing the need for removal to impacts from the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Sand Replenishment Project; and
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2023, the United States Army Corps of Engineers began the initial construction phase of its San Diego County Sand Attachment B 12 October 6, 2026 Item 10
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Replenishment Project (previously referred to as the Encinitas and Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project); and
WHEREAS, in May 2024, the United States Army Corps of Engineers completed Project construction after placing 340,000 cubic yards of sediment in Encinitas and 700,000 cubic yards of sediment in Solana Beach; and
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has committed to a 50- year monitoring period to measure the effects of the sand replenishment on San Diego County lagoons, including the San Dieguito Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, specifically to the San Dieguito Lagoon, the United States Army Corps of Engineers concluded its two-year post-construction monitoring period at the end of April 2026; and
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers could not conduct mitigation efforts until the conclusion of that post-construction monitoring period, which has now passed; and
WHEREAS, the environmental review for the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Project states that dredging for additional lagoon sedimentation will be conducted should the Project result in closure or restrictions to lagoon entrances; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the conclusion of the post-construction monitoring period, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has not announced a mitigation plan or schedule for the San Dieguito Lagoon as of September 2026; and WHEREAS, in July 2024, the United States Army Corps of Engineers limited dredging under the City’s Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP) permit, and under Southern California Edison’s related permit, to 16,000 cubic yards per dredge event, notwithstanding that every other resource agency approved up to 50,000 cubic yards per event for the City; and
WHEREAS, this dredge-volume limitation prevents the City and Southern California Edison from removing sediment from the San Dieguito Lagoon at the scale that current conditions require; and
WHEREAS, ocean currents push sediment from the replenishment projects in Solana Beach and Encinitas into the San Dieguito Lagoon; and WHEREAS, since the conclusion of the replenishment construction period in May 2024, immense quantities of sediment have encroached on the San Dieguito Lagoon and precipitated an increase in responses by the City’s Lifeguards and Beach Safety personnel; and
WHEREAS, recent hurricanes off the Southern California coastline has exacerbated the infilling of sand into the lagoon; and
WHEREAS, the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet is near closure due to sediment and large swaths of the Lagoon are impacted by the migration of sediment; and Attachment B 13 October 6, 2026 Item 10
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WHEREAS, Lagoons must be reopened promptly after closure, often within days, to prevent a rapid drop in dissolved oxygen levels and consequent species die-off; and WHEREAS, forecasters project that a strong, or “super,” El Niño is highly likely to develop between October and December 2026, bringing large waves, coastal erosion, heavy rainfall, and some of the highest sea levels recorded on the California coast; and WHEREAS, an open and adequately flushing San Dieguito Lagoon inlet is necessary during the coming winter to convey tidal exchange and storm flows to reduce the risk of flooding in the low-lying Del Mar neighborhoods that border the Lagoon; and WHEREAS, the City of Del Mar lacks jurisdictional authority to perform emergency dredging to mitigate sediment encroachment from the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Project and keep the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet open; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.52 of the Del Mar Municipal Code empowers the City Council to proclaim a local emergency when there exist conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons or property within the City; and WHEREAS, examples of such conditions include air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, drought, sudden and severe energy shortage, plant or animal infestation or disease, a Governor’s warning of an earthquake, or other conditions other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City, and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct; and
2. That the proposed action is statutorily exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c), which apply to emergency actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and
3. The condition of the San Dieguito Lagoon has deteriorated due to the migration of large volumes of sediment from the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ San Diego County Sand Replenishment Project; and
4. Sediment has migrated into the Lagoon as far as the Jimmy Durante Boulevard bridge and the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet has been pushed southward and narrowed by sedimentation; and
5. The closure of the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet is imminent; and
6. The biennial dredging performed by Southern California Edison is insufficient to maintain the health of the San Dieguito Lagoon and inlet; and
7. Dangerous conditions affecting marine life, beachgoers, and public and private property will persist without emergency intervention such as dredging; and Attachment B 14 October 6, 2026 Item 10
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8. The approaching winter storm season, and the elevated flood risk it poses to the low-lying neighborhoods that border the Lagoon, make reopening and maintaining the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet a matter of urgency; and
9. The City continues to work with local, state, and federal agencies and elected representatives to compel an appropriate and timely response; and
10. The City Council directs the City Manager to coordinate with, and to request emergency action from, Southern California Edison, United States Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, and other responsible agencies to maintain the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet before and during the winter storm season; and
11. The City Council requests that the United States Army Corps of Engineers take immediate steps to dredge and remove the high volume of accumulated sediment its project deposited in the San Dieguito Lagoon; and
12. The City Council requests that the United States Army Corps of Engineers provide regulatory relief by amending the City’s SCOUP permit, and Southern California Edison’s related permit, to authorize dredging of at least 50,000 cubic yards per dredge event from the approved inlet location, with placement in the approved sand placement envelope; and
13. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Southern California Edison, United States Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, County of San Diego, and the City’s state and federal legislative representatives; and
14. The resolution of this emergency is beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City of Del Mar, and requires the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
15. During the continued existence of this Local Emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be those provided by state law and by the ordinances, resolutions, and orders of this City; and
16. To the extent permitted under state law, the Local Emergency shall continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council, which shall be done at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Del Mar, California, at the Regular Meeting held this 22nd day of September, 2026. ________________________________
Tracy Martinez, Mayor
City of Del Mar
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