Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 1 of 9
ACTION AGENDA
The Action Agenda of the City Council Meeting is a document provided immediately following the Council Meeting in order for staff and the public to be aware of the business transacted and actions taken by Council. This is a preliminary draft and not a public record. The meeting’s legal record is the Minutes approved by the City Council.
Joint REGULAR Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 * 6:00 p.m.
City Hall / Council Chambers, 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, California City Council meetings are video recorded and archived as a permanent record. The video recording captures the complete proceedings of the meeting and is available for viewing on the City's website. Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time prior to meetings for processing new submittals. Complete records containing meeting handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request.
PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS
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AGENDA MATERIALS
A full City Council agenda packet including relative supporting documentation is available at City Hall, the Solana Beach Branch Library (157 Stevens Ave.), La Colonia Community Ctr., and online www.cityofsolanabeach.org. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to regular meetings and at least 24 hours prior to special meetings. Writings and documents regarding an agenda of an open session meeting, received after the official posting, and distributed to the Council for consideration, will be made available for public viewing at the same time. In addition, items received at least 1 hour 30 minutes prior to the meeting time will be uploaded online with the agenda posting. Materials submitted for consideration should be forwarded to the City Clerk’s department 858-720-2400. The designated location for viewing of hard copies is the City Clerk’s office at City Hall during normal business hours.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Written correspondence (supplemental items) regarding an agenda item at an open session meeting should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] with a) Subject line to include the meeting date b) Include the Agenda Item # as listed on the Agenda. o Correspondence received after the official posting of the agenda, but two hours prior to the meeting start time, on the meeting day, will be distributed to Council and made available online along with the agenda posting. All submittals received before the start of the meeting will be made part of the record. o Written submittals will be added to the record and not read out loud.
And/Or
Verbal Comment Participation:
Please submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk prior to the meeting, or the announcement of the Section/Item, to provide public comment. Allotted times for speaking are outlined on the speaker’s slip
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, & HOUSING AUTHORITY
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 2 of 9 for each agenda section: Oral Communications, Consent, Public Hearings and Staff Reports.
Public speakers have 3 minutes each to speak on each topic. Time may be donated by another individual who is present at the meeting to allow an individual up to 6 minutes to speak. Group: Time may be donated by two individuals who are present at the meeting allowing an individual up to 10 minutes to speak. Group Hearings: For public hearings only, time may be donated by two individuals who are present at the meeting allowing an individual up to 15 minutes to speak.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED
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As a courtesy to all meeting attendees, please set all electronic devices to silent mode and engage in conversations outside the Council Chambers.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Lesa Heebner
Mayor
Jewel Edson
Deputy Mayor / Councilmember District 3
Kristi Becker
Councilmember District 2
Jill MacDonald
Councilmember District 4
David A. Zito
Councilmember District 1
Gregory Wade
City Manager
Johanna Canlas
City Attorney
Angela Ivey
City Clerk
SPEAKERS:
Please submit your speaker slip to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or the announcement of the Item. Allotted times for speaking are outlined on the speaker’s slip for Oral Communications, Consent, Public Hearings and Staff Reports.
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Pursuant to Solana Beach Municipal Code Section 2.04.460, at the time of introduction or adoption of an ordinance or adoption of a resolution, the same shall not be read in full unless after the reading of the title, further reading is requested by a member of the Council. If any Councilmember so requests, the ordinance or resolution shall be read in full. In the absence of such a request, this section shall constitute a waiver by the council of such reading.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
FLAG SALUTE:
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES:
Farewell and Thank You to City Manager Gregory Wade
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 3 of 9 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
Comments relating to items on this evening’s agenda are taken at the time the items are heard. This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items relating to City business and not appearing on today’s agenda by submitting a speaker slip (located on the back table) to the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action shall be taken by the City Council on public comment items. Council may refer items to the City Manager for placement on a future agenda. The maximum time allotted for each presentation is THREE MINUTES. No donations of time are permitted (SBMC 2.04.190). Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENTARY:
An opportunity for City Council to make brief announcements or report on their activities. These items are not agendized for official City business with no action or substantive discussion.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Action Items) (A.1. - A.4.)
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted in a single action of the City Council unless pulled for discussion. Any member of the public may address the City Council on an item of concern by submitting to the City Clerk a speaker slip (located on the back table) before the Consent Calendar is addressed. Those items removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Council will be trailed to the end of the agenda, while Consent Calendar items removed by the public will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar to hear the public speaker.
All speakers should refer to the public comment section at the beginning of the agenda for details.
Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
A.1. Minutes.
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Approved the City Council Meeting’s Minutes of November 29, 2023.
Approved Minutes https://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/en/government/public-meetings/agendas-minutes-videos COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
A.2. Register Of Demands. (File 0300-30)
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Ratify the list of demands for December 16, 2023 – January 05, 2024.
Item A.2. Report (click here)
Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
A.3. General Fund Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Changes. (File 0330-30) Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Receive the report listing changes made to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Adopted Budget.
Item A.3. Report (click here)
Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 4 of 9 A.4. Ocean Ranch Estates Final Subdivision Map. (File 0600-40) Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Resolution 2024-009:
a. Approving the Ocean Ranch Estates final map.
b. Authorizing the City Engineer, City Attorney, City Treasurer and City Clerk to sign the final map.
c. Authorize the recordation of the final map.
Item A.4. Report (click here)
Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Signed Resolution
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (B.1.)
This portion of the agenda provides citizens an opportunity to express their views on a specific issue as required by law after proper noticing by submitting a speaker slip (located on the back table) to the City Clerk. After considering all of the evidence, including written materials and oral testimony, the City Council must make a decision supported by findings and the findings must be supported by substantial evidence in the record. An applicant or designee(s) for a private development/business project, for which the public hearing is being held, is allotted a total of fifteen minutes to speak, as per SBMC 2.04.210. A portion of the fifteen minutes may be saved to respond to those who speak in opposition. All other speakers should refer to the public comment section at the beginning of the agenda for time allotment. Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
B.1. Public Hearing: 1435 Highland Dr., Applicant: Karen and Steven Gray, Case:
DRP23-009, SDP23-011. (File 0600-40)
The proposed project meets the minimum zoning requirements under the SBMC, may be found to be consistent with the General Plan and may be found, as conditioned, to meet the discretionary findings required as discussed in this report to approve a DRP.
Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the Public Hearing, Report Council Disclosures, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
3. If the City Council makes the requisite findings and approves the project, adopt Resolution 2024-003 conditionally approving a DRP and SDP for construction of 1,416 square-foot second-floor addition to an existing one-story, single-family residence with an attached garage at 1435 Highland Dr., Solana Beach.
Item B.1. Report (click here)
Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals. The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
Presentation
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Signed Resolution
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 5 of 9 C. STAFF REPORTS: (C.1. – C.4.)
Submit speaker slips to the City Clerk.
All speakers should refer to the public comment section at the beginning of the agenda for time allotments. Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
C.1. Revised Design for the Marine Safety Center, Review of Photo Simulations, and PSA Design Amendment of the Project. (File 0730-30)
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Receive this report and provide input and direction on the revised Marine Safety Center design and potential view impacts to the public and surrounding residents.
2. Consider adoption of Resolution 2024-014 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Domusstudio Architecture to complete environmental studies, obtain discretionary permits and complete the final design package.
Item C.1. Report (click here)
Item C.1. Updated Report #1 (added 1-22-24)
Item C.1. Supplemental Docs (updated 1-24-24 at 5:15pm) Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
Presentation
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Signed Resolution
C.2. 2024 Annual Citizen Commissions Appointments. (File 0120-06) Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Appoint two (2) members to the Budget and Finance Commission nominated/appointed by individual members (Councilmember Becker and Councilmember MacDonald) for two-year terms.
2. Appoint four (4) members to the Climate Action Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for the following positions:
a. Three (3) Resident appointments for two-year terms. Or consider appointing two residents and reinstate a Councilmember to fill the residents and the Councilmember positions.
b. One (1) Professional appointment for a member of the environmental and/or scientific community (resident or non-resident) for a two-year term.
3. Appoint three (3) members to the Parks and Recreation Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for two-year terms.
4. Appoint three (3) members to the Public Arts Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for two-year terms.
5. Appoint four (4) members to the View Assessment Commission: two (2) positions for two-year terms by individual members (Councilmember MacDonald and Councilmember Zito) and two (2) positions for two-year terms nominated/appointed by Council-at-large.
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 6 of 9 Item C.2. Report (click here) Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0 to appoint:
Budget Finance – Larry Marmon, Scott Hermes
Climate Action (residents) – Heidi Dewar, Lane Sharman, Greg Coleson Parks Rec – Shane Noroozi, Michael Budlesky
Public Arts – Sharon Klein, Shawn Hethcock, Mark Mennie View Assessment – Frank Stribling, Pat Coad, Bob Zajac, Linda Najjar Presentation
C.3. Funding for AT&T Design and District Boundary Map for the Pacific Avenue – Phase II UUD and Providing Updates and Options for Council’s Consideration for the Glenmont/Mar Vista/Marview UUD and the Nardo/Granados/Rios UUD. (File 1010-90) Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2024-005:
a. Authorizing payment of $45,360 from the CIP Fund - Engineering Design Account 4596510.66600 to AT&T for design work for the Pacific Avenue – Phase II Utility Underground District.
b. Approving the District Boundary Map for the Pacific Avenue – Phase II UUD subject to final voting approval from the District property owners as outlined in the “Steps to Forming a Private Residential Utility Underground District” brochure. c. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2023/24 & 2024/25 Adopted Budget accordingly.
2. Adopt Resolution 2024-006:
a. Authorizing payment of $50,000 to $60,000 from the CIP Fund - Engineering Design Account 4596510.66600 to SDG&E for the redesign of the Glenmont/Mar Vista/Marview Utility Underground District.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2023/24 & 2024/25 Adopted Budget accordingly.
3. Adopt Resolution 2024-007:
a. Authorizing payment of $57,861 from the CIP Fund - Engineering Design Account 4596510.66600 to SDG&E for the redesign of the Nardo/Granados/Rios Utility Underground District.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2023/24 & 2024/25 Adopted Budget accordingly.
4. Adopt Resolution 2024-012:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc. for assessment engineering services in the amount of $40,000 for the Glenmont/Mar Vista/Marview Utility Underground District and $48,000 for the Nardo/Granados/Rios Utility Underground District to be charged to CIP Fund - Engineering Design Account 4596510.66600. b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2023/24 & 2024/25 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 7 of 9 Item C.3. Report (click here)
Item C.3. Supplemental Docs (updated 1-22-24)
Posted Reports & Supplemental Docs contain records up to the cut off time, prior to the start of the meeting, for processing new submittals.
The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
Presentation
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Recused-Becker) to approve Resolution 2024-005 and 2024-012.
Signed Resolution 2024-005
Signed Resolution 2024-012
C.4. Interim City Manager Appointment. (File 0560-25)
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2024-016 appointing Daniel King as the Interim City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mr. King with an annual salary of $250,000, monthly automobile allowance of $450.00, deferred compensation contribution of $884.62 per pay period in addition to the employee benefit programs and plans for which the Executive Management Group is eligible, adopt the corresponding salary schedule and authorize the Mayor to execute the Interim City Manager Agreement.
Item C.4. Report (click here)
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The final official record containing handouts, PowerPoints, etc. can be obtained through a Records Request to the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
Signed Resolution
C.5. Army Corps Beach Sand Project Presentation. Added 1-19-2024 No recommendation or report.
Presentation
WORK PLAN COMMENTS:
Adopted June 28, 2023
COMPENSATION & REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURE:
GC: Article 2.3. Compensation: 53232.3. (a) Reimbursable expenses shall include, but not be limited to, meals, lodging, and travel. 53232.3 (d) Members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency “City” at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Council Committees
REGIONAL COMMITTEES: (outside agencies, appointed by this Council) a. City Selection Committee (meets twice a year) Primary-Heebner, Alternate-Edson b. Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) JPA: Primary-Becker, Alternate-Zito c. County Service Area 17: Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Edson d. Escondido Creek Watershed Authority: Becker / Staff (no alternate). e. League of Ca. Cities’ San Diego County Executive Committee: Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Becker. Subcommittees determined by its members. f. League of Ca. Cities’ Local Legislative Committee: Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Becker g. League of Ca. Cities’ Coastal Cities Issues Group (CCIG): Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Becker
Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 8 of 9 h. North County Dispatch JPA: Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Becker i. North County Transit District: Primary-Edson, Alternate-MacDonald j. Regional Solid Waste Association (RSWA): Primary-Zito, Alternate-MacDonald k. SANDAG: Primary-Heebner, 1st Alternate-Zito, 2nd Alternate-Edson. Subcommittees determined by its members.
l. SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee: Primary-Becker, Alternate-Zito m. San Dieguito River Valley JPA: Primary-MacDonald, Alternate-Becker n. San Elijo JPA: Primary-Zito, Primary-Becker, Alternate-City Manager o. 22nd Agricultural District Association Community Relations Committee: Primary-Edson, Primary-Heebner
STANDING COMMITTEES: (All Primary Members) (Permanent Committees) a. Business Liaison Committee – Zito, Edson
b. Fire Dept. Management Governance & Organizational Evaluation – Edson, MacDonald c. Highway 101 / Cedros Ave. Development Committee – Heebner, Edson d. Parks and Recreation Committee – Zito, Edson
e. Public Arts Committee – Edson, Heebner
f. School Relations Committee – Becker, MacDonald
g. Solana Beach-Del Mar Relations Committee – Heebner, Edson
CITIZEN COMMISSION(S)
a. Climate Action Commission – Zito, Becker
ADJOURN:
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting is February 14, 2024
Always refer to the City’s website Event Calendar for an updated schedule or contact City Hall. www.cityofsolanabeach.org 858-720-2400
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
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I, Angela Ivey, City Clerk of the City of Solana Beach, do hereby certify that this Agenda for the January 24, 2024 Council Meeting was called by City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Financing Authority, and the Housing Authority of the City of Solana Beach, California, was provided and posted on January 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. on the City Bulletin Board at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Said meeting is held at 6:00 p.m., January 24, 2024, in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, California.
Angela Ivey, City Clerk
City of Solana Beach, CA
UPCOMING CITIZEN CITY COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Regularly Scheduled, or Special Meetings that have been announced, are posted on each Citizen Commission’s Agenda webpage. See the Citizen Commission’s Agenda webpages or the City’s Events Calendar for updates. o Budget & Finance Commission
o Climate Action Commission
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Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Actions January 24, 2024 Page 9 of 9 o Parks & Recreation Commission
o Public Arts Commission
o View Assessment Commission