Solana Beach City Council
April 23, 2025

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DESCRIPTION
Property B. Fletcher
Cove Park
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Edging
Sidewalk, Tot-Lot, &
Ramp Sweeping
Mowing - Turf
Aerification - Turf
Fertilization - Turf
Mulch Entire Site
Renovation - Turf/Sod
Repairs
Plant Replacement
Property B. Fletcher Cove Park
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
0 50.14 72.64 12 $ 871.68

0.3 0 11.81 260 $3,071.64

0.6 0.32 23.95 260 $ 6,226.48

0.6 0 23.63 260 $ 6,143.28

0.25 0 9.85 260 $ 2,559.70

0.25 0 9.85 260 $ 2,559.70

0.75 0 29.54 52 $ 1,535.82
3 181.00 299.14 2 $ 598.28

0.5 57.97 77.66 4 $ 310.94
40 480.00 2,055.20 1 $ 2,055.20
7 135.00 410.66 2 $ 821.32
2 116.00 194.76 6 $1,168.56
TOT AL PROPERTY B $ 27,922.30

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Property C. Seascape
Sur Beach Access
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Clean Electrical
Bollards
Sweep Sidewalk &
Stairs
Fertilization - Shrubs/
Groundcover
Mulch Entire Site
Pruning - Trees
Property C. Seascape Sur Beach Access
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
12 $

0.25 $7.69 $18.94 12 $ 227.28

0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94

0.75 $0.46 $30.00 52 $ 1,559.74

1.21 0 $47.65 52 $ 2,477.79

0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14

0.5 0 $19.69 52 $ 1,023.88

0.75 $26.52 $56.06 4 $ 224.22
3 $224.04 $342.18 1 $ 342.18
2 0 $78.76 1 $ 78.76
TOTAL PROPERTY C $6,563.93

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Property D. La Colonia Park & Stevens Lot Frontage Improvements TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property D. La Hrly
Rate x Colonia Park Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection 2 $3.92 $93.92 12 $ 1,127.04
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 260 $ 2,559.70
Weed Removal 0.25 $0.43 $10.28 260 $ 2,671.50
Pruning - Shrubs/ 12 $ Groundcover 2.25 0 $88.61 1,063.26 Edging 1.5 0 $59.07 12 $ 708.84
Sweep Sidewalks 0.25 0 $9.85 260 $2,559.70
Mowing - Turf 5 0 $196.90 52 $ 10,238.80
Clean & Maintain Bio- 0.75 0
Swale
$29.54 12 $ 354.42
Fertilization - Shrubs / 0.5 $39.75 $59.44 4 $ 237.76 Ground cover Pruning - Trees 1.5 0 $59.07 2 $ 118.14
Aerification - Turf 8 $151.00 $466.04 2 $ 932.08
Turf Replacement 0.75 $158.00 $187.54 4 $ 375.07
Mulch Entire Site 24 $480.00 $1,425.12 1 $1,425.12
Fertilization - Turf 8 $156.00 $471.04 4 $1,884.16

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DESCRIPTION
Property E. The Plaza
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Edging
Sweep Sidewalks
Clean Parking Lots
Maintain Fountain
Wipe Down Kiosk &
Bus Bench
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Pruning - Trees
Fertilization - Trees
Mulch Entire Site
LABOR
COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0.75

0.5 0.5

1.5 1

0.5 0.5

0.5 1

0.75 1.5

0.25 15
TOT AL PROPERTY D I $ $26,255.59
Property E. The Plaza
MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
0 0 12 $ 0.00
$11.92 $45.67 12 $ 548.04
0 $19.69 26 $ 511.94
$1.00 $20.69 26 $ 537.94
0 $59.07 12 $ 708.84
0 $39.38 26 $ 1,023.88
0 $19.69 26 $ 511.94
0 $19.69 26 $ 511.94
$13.82 $33.51 26 $ 871.26
$3.00 $42.38 12 $ 508.56
$39.75 $69.29 4 $ 277.14
$10.00 $69.07 2 $ 138.14
0 $9.85 1 $ 9.85
$159.96 $750.66 1 $ 750.66
TOTAL PROPERTY E $ 6,910.13

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Property F. Hwy 101
Medians North &
South
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning Shrubs/
Groundcover
Sweep Paved Tops of
Medians
Trim Trees Clear of
Travel Way
Mulch Entire Site
Property F. Hwy 101 Medians North & South
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

2.5 $83.33 $195.83 12 $ 2,349.96
2 0 $78.76 12 $ 945.12
2 $6.37 $85.13 12 $ 1,021.56
10 0 $393.80 12 $ 4,725.60

1.25 0 $49.23 12 $ 590.70
45 0 $1,772.10 1 $1,772.10
60 $1,440.00 $3,802.80 1 $3,802.80
TOTAL PROPERTY F $ 15,207.84

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Property G. City Hall
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Sidewalk / Parking Lot
Sweeping
Remove Pine Needles
Clean Atrium
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Pruning - Trees
Fertilization - Trees
Mulch Entire Site
LABOR
COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0.75

0.25 0.5

1.25 0.5

0.25 0.5

0.5 2

0.5 9
Property G. City Hall
MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
0 0 12 $ 0.00
$5.00 $38.75 12 $ 465.00
0 $9.85 104 $ 1,023.88
$0.31 $20.00 104 $ 2,080.00
0 $49.23 12 $ 590.70
0 $19.69 104 $2,047.76
0 $9.85 104 $1,023.88
0 $19.69 104 $2,047.76
$38.93 $58.62 4 $ 234.48
0 $78.76 2 $ 157.52
$10.00 $29.69 1 $ 29.69
$96.00 $450.42 1 $ 450.42
TOTAL PROPERTY G $ 10,151.09

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Property H. Fletcher Cove Community Center & Park Overlook TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property H. Fletcher Hrly
Cove Community Rate x
Center Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Litter Removal 0.75 0 $29.54 156
Weed Removal 0.8 $0.45 $31.95 156
Pruning - Shrubs /
Groundcover/ Agave 4 0 $157.52 12 Leaves that Encroach
onto the Pathway
Sidewalk Sweeping 1 0 $39.38 156
Hand Water 1.75 0 $68.92 52
Fertilization - Shrubs / 1.5 $92.76 $151.83 4 Groundcover Plant Replacement 8 $48.00 $363.04 4
Repair/ Replenish DG
16 $240.00 $870.08 1 Pathway
Replace Cobble Stones 8 $132.00 $447.04 1
Mulch Entire Site 120 $1,280.00 $6,005.60 1

TOTAL PROPERTY H

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 4,607.46
$ 4,984.82
$ 1,890.24
$ 6,143.28
$ 3,583.58
$ 607.32
$1,452.16
$ 870.08
$ 447.04
$ 6,005.60
$ 30,591.58
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Property I. Southwest Corner of Nardo & Stevens Avenue
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property I. Southwest Hrly
Corner of Nardo & Rate x
Stevens Avenue Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Irrigation Repair & 12 Inspection 0.5 $5.00 $27.50
Litter Removal 0.5 0 $19.69 12
Weed Removal 0.75 $3.70 $33.24 12
Pruning - Shrubs / 2.5 0 $98.45 12 Ground cover
Sidewalk 0.25 0 $9.85 12
Fertilization - Shrubs/ 0.5 $22.75 $42.44 4 Groundcover Fertilization - Trees 0.5 $6.37 $26.06 1
Pruning - Trees 0.75 0 $29.54 2

TOTAL PROPERTY I

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 330.00
$ 236.28
$ 398.82
$ 1,181.40
$ 118.14
$ 169.76
$ 26.06
$ 59.07
$ 2,519.53
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Property J. Ivy on Retaining Walls on Stevens/Nardo Ave.

TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property J. Ivy on Hrly
Retaining Walls on Rate x
Stevens/Nardo Ave. Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Irrigation Repair & 12 Inspection 0.5 $7.00 $29.50
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12
Weed Removal 0.5 $0.79 $20.48 12
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 Groundcover 1 0 $39.38
Maintain Concrete 12 Drainage Swale 0.5 0 $19.69
Cut Back/ Manicure 12 Ivy 1 0 $39.38
Mulch Entire Site 15 $160.00 $750.70 1

TOTAL PROPERTY J

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 354.00
$ 511.94
$ 1,064.96
$ 472.56
$ 236.28
$ 2,047.76
$ 750.70
$ 5,438.20
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Property J. Ivy on Retaining Walls on Stevens/Nardo Ave.

TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property J. Ivy on Hrly
Retaining Walls on Rate x
Stevens/Nardo Ave. Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection 1.5 $7.00 $74.50 12
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12
Weed Removal 0.5 $0.79 $20.48 12
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 Ground cover 3 0 $118.14
Maintain Concrete 12 Drainage Swale 0.75 0 $29.54
Cut Back / Manicure 12 Ivy 6.5 0 $255.97
Mulch Entire Site 15 $160.00 $750.70 1

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YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 894.00
$ 511.94
$ 1,064.96
$ 1,417.68
$ 354.42
$ 13,310.44
$ 750.70
$ 18,304.14
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Property K. Coastal Rail Trail from Via De La Valle to North City Boundary Limits TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property K. Coastal
Rail Trail from Via De Hrly
La Valle to North City Rate x
Boundary Limits Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair & 12 $ 600.00 Inspection 1 $5.00 $50.00 Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 208 $ 2,047.76
Weed Removal 1.05 $4.78 $46.13 208 $ 9,594.83
Pruning - Shrubs / 24 $ Groundcover 2 0 $78.76 1,890.24 Sweep Bikeway &

1.25 0 $49.23 208 $10,238.80 Pedestrian Path
Pest Control 1 $75.00 $114.38 12 $1,372.56
Rake Planter 1.25 0 $49.23 208 $10,238.80
Fertilization - Shrubs / 7 $556.00 $831.66 4 $ 3,326.64 Groundcover
Pruning - Trees 8 0 $315.04 2 $ 630.08
Fertilization - Trees 4 $129.00 $286.52 1 $ 286.52
Mulch Entire Trail 64 $9,451.00 $11,971.32 1 $ 11,971.32 Cut Grasses 130 0 $5,119.40 1 $ 5,119.40
Replenish All DG Areas 10 $517.00 $910.80 1 $ 910.80
TOTAL PROPERTY K $ 58,227.75
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Property L. Distillery
Parking Lot
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Edging
Sidewalk Sweeping
Mowing
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Mulch Entire Site
Property L. Distillery Parking Lot
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.5 $5.00 $27.50 12 330.00

0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14

0.25 $2.49 $12.34 12 $ 148.02
1 0 $39.38 12 $ 472.56

0.75 0 $29.54 12 $ 354.42

0.25 0 $9.85 12 $118.14

0.25 0 $9.85 52 511.94

0.75 $25.44 $54.98 4 $ 219.90
10 $96.00 $489.80 1 $ 489.80
TOT AL PROPERTY L $ 2,762.92

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Property M. Landscape Areas Surrounding the Public Works Facility TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property M.

Landscape Areas Hrly
Surrounding the Rate x
Public Works Facility Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection 0.5 $21.67 $44.17 12 $ 530.04
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14
Weed Removal 0.75 $3.29 $32.83 12 $ 393.90
Pruning - Shrubs /
Groundcover 0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14
Edging 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Sidewalk Sweeping 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Fertilization - Shrubs / 1 $101.00 $140.38 4 $ 561.52 Ground cover Mulch Entire Site 25 $255.96 $1,240.46 1 $ 1,240.46
Trim Perimeter Hedge 14.5 0 $571.01 2 $ 1,142.02
TOTAL PROPERTY M $ 4,576.78

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Property N. Lomas Santa Fe Medians Including 14 Queen Palms TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property N. Lomas
Santa Fe Medians Hrly
Including 14 Queen Rate x
Palms Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair & 12 $ Inspection 1 $24.67 $69.67 836.04 Litter Removal 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Weed Removal 0.75 $6.75 $36.29 12 $ 435.42
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 $ Groundcover 1 0 $39.38 472.56
Edging 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Sidewalk Sweeping 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Ground cover

0.5 $47.97 $67.66 4 $ 270.64
Fertilization - Trees 1.5 $64.65 $123.72 4 $ 494.88
• Trim Trees 2 0 $78.76 2 $ 157.52
Mulch Entire Site 4 $32.00 $189.52 1 $ 189.52
TOTAL PROPERTY N $ 3,565.42

Property 0. Del Mar Shores Parking Lots (2)
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property 0. Del Mar Hrly
Shores Parking Lots Rate x
(2) Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair & 12 $ 804.84 Inspection 0.75 $33.32 $67.07 Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14
Weed Removal 1 $4.99 $44.37 12 $ 532.44
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 $ Groundcover 2.5 0 $98.45 1,181.40 Edging 0.75 0 $29.54 12 $ 354.42
Sidewalk Sweeping 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Fertilization - Shrubs / 0.5 $26.52 $46.21 4 $ 184.84 Groundcover Mulch Entire Site 20 $159.96 $947.56 1 $ 947.56
TOTAL PROPERTY 0 $ 4,359.92

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Property P. Solana Beach & Tennis Club Parking Lot/ Overlook Area TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property P. Solana
Beach & Tennis Club Hrly
Parking Lot / Rate x
Overlook Area Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14
Weed Removal 0.5 $2.23 $21.92 12 $ 263.04
Pruning - Shrubs /
2 0 $78.76 12 $ 945.12 Ground cover
Fertilization Shrubs/ 4 $ Ground cover

0.25 $12.72 $22.57 90.26
Fertilization - Trees 0.25 5 $14.85 1 $ 14.85
Pruning - Trees 0.5 0 $19.69 2 $ 39.38
Mulch Entire Site 12 96 $568.56 1 $ 568.56
TOT AL PROPERTY P $ 2,039.35

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Property Q. Del Mar
Shores Beach Access
Supervisory Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Sidewalk Sweeping
Hedge Trimming
Mulch Entire Site
Property Q. Del Mar Shores Beach Access
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Ratex
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94

0.5 0.61 $20.30 52 $ 1,055.60

0.75 0 $29.54 12 $ 354.42

0.5 0 $19.69 52 $ 1,023.88

0.75 0 $29.54 12 $ 354.42
6 $63.96 $300.24 1 $ 300.24
TOTAL PROPERTY Q $ 3,600.50
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Property R. Solana
Beach Fire Station
Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning Shrubs/
Ground cover
Edging
Sidewalk Sweeping
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Plant Replacement
Mulch Entire Site
Property R. Solana Beach Fire Station
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.75 5 $38.75 52 $ 2,015.00

0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94

0.5 $1.18 $20.87 52 $ 1,085.24

1.25 0 $49.23 12 $ 590.70

0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94

0.3 0 $11.81 52 $ 614.33

1.5 $50.48 $109.55 6 $ 657.30

0.5 $13.50 $33.19 12 $ 398.28
10 $96.00 $489.80 1 $ 489.80
TOTAL PROPERTY R $ 6,874.53
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Property S. Marine View Right of Way/ Slope
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property S. Marine Hrly
View Right of Way / Rate x
Slope Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection 0.5 $23.20 $38.60 12 $ 463.20
Litter Removal

0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14
Weed Removal 0.5 $10.40 $30.09 12 $ 361.08
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 $ Groundcover 2.75 0 $108.30 1,299.54 Sweep Sidewalks 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Plant Replacement 2 $58.00 $136.76 12 $1,641.12
Fertilization - Shrubs / 0.5 $151.44 $171.13 4 $ 684.52 Groundcover Mulch Entire Site 10 $96.00 $489.80 1 $ 489.80
TOTAL PROPERTY S $ 5,293.68

Property T. Eden Gardens Pump Station
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property T. Eden Hrly
Gardens Pump Rate x
Station Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair & 12 $ Inspection 0.5 $83.33 $105.83 1,269.96 Litter Removal 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Weed Removal 0.75 $2.64 $32.18 12 $ 386.10
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 $ Groundcover 2.5 0 $98.45 1,181.40 Sweep Sidewalks 0.5 0 $19.69 12 $ 236.28
Fertilization Shrubs/ 0.75 $39.78 $69.32 4 $ 277.26 Ground cover Mulch Entire Site 15 $128.04 $718.74 1 $ 718.74
Pruning Trees 1.5 0 $59.07 2 $ 118.14
TOTAL PROPERTY T $ 4,424.16
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Property U. Pacific
Avenue Overlook
Supervisory Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Sweep Sidewalks
Hedge Trimming
Mulch Entire Site
Property U. Pacific Avenue Overlook
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.2 0 $7.88 12 $ 94.51

0.2 $2.97 $10.85 12 $ 130.15

0.2 0 $7.88 12 $ 94.51

0.75 0 $29.54 12 $ 354.42
2 $33.36 $112.12 1 $ 112.12
TOTAL PROPERTY U $ 785.72

Property V. Sun Valley Pocket Park
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property V. Sun Hrly
Rate x Valley Pocket Park Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Litter Removal

0.12 0 $4.73 52 $ 245.73
Weed Removal 0.25 $0.59 $10.44 52 $ 542.62
Edging 0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94
Sidewalk Sweeping 0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94
Irrigation Repair and 0.75 $7.95 $41.70 12 $ 2,168.40 Inspection Mowing 1.3 0 $51.19 52 $ 2,662.09
Fertilizing Turf 2.25 $108.42 $197.03 2 $ 394.05
Sod Replacement 0.75 $100.00 $129.54 2 $ 259.07
Aerating 2 $181.98 $260.74 2 $ 521.48
TOTAL PROPERTY V $ 7,817.32

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Property W. North City Limits Entrance Sign Area
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property W. North Hrly
City Limits Entrance Rate x
Sian Area Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Irrigations Repair & 12 Inspection 0.25 $33.32 $44.57
Litter Removal 0.2 0 $7.88 12
Weed Removal 0.2 $1.80 $9.68 12
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 Ground cover 0.5 0 $19.69
Fertilization - Shrubs / 4 Ground cover 0.25 $11.51 $21.36 Palm Tree Trimming 0.38 0 $14.96 2
Plant Replacement 2 $300.00 $378.76 2

TOTAL PROPERTY W

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 534.84
$ 94.51
$ 116.11
$ 236.28
$ 85.42
$ 29.93
$ 378.76
$ 1,475.85
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Property X. El Viento / S. Granados Pocket Park
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Property X. El Viento / Hrly
S. Granados Pocket Rate x
Park Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 12
Weed Removal 0.5 $5.93 $25.62 12
Plant Replacement 1 $25.00 $64.38 12
Repair / Replenish DG 2 $256.00 $334.76 1
Mulch Entire Site 21 $244.00 $1,050.98 1

TOT AL PROPERTY X
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YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 118.14
$ 307.44
$ 386.28
$ 334.76
$1,050.98
$ 2,334.12
Property Y. Highway 101 West Side Improvements
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Property Y. Highway Hrly
101 West Side Rate x
Improvements Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection 0.25 $21.67 $32.92 12 $ 395.04
Litter Removal

0.25 0 $9.85 156 $ 1 535.82
Weed Removal 0.25 $1.64 $11.49 156 $ 1,791.66
Pruning - Shrubs / 12 $ Groundcover 1.25 0 $49.23 590.70 Sidewalk Sweeping 0.5 0 $19.69 156 $ 3,071.64
Pest Control 0.5 $15.00 $34.69 12 416.28
Fertilization - Shrubs / 2 $269.00 $347.76 4 $ 1,391.04 Ground cover
Pruning - Trees 6 0 $236.28 2 $ 472.56
Fertilization - Trees 1.5 $15.00 $74.07 1 $ 74.07
Mulch Entire Site 55 $1,280.04 $3,445.94 1 $ 3,445.94
Cut Grasses 32 0 $1,260.16 1 $ 1,260.16
Replenish DG 8 $587.76 $902.80 1 $ 902.80
TOTAL PROPERTY Y $ 15,385.95
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DESCRIPTION
Property Z.

Supervisory Inspection
Irrigation Repair &
Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Edging Behind Curb
Maintain Groundcover
to Prevent Erosion
Fertilization - Shrubs /
Ground cover
Pruning - Trees
Property Z. Solana Hills Court Slope
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.5 0 $22.50 12 $ 270.00

0.25 0 $9.85 12 $ 118.14

0.75 $4.85 $34.39 12 $ 412.62

1.25 0 $49.23 12 $ 590.70

1.25 0 $49.23 12 $ 590.70
2 0 $78.76 12 $ 945.12

2.5 $50.52 $148.97 1 $ 148.97
2 0 $78.76 1 $ 78.76
TOTAL PROPERTY Z $ 3,155.01
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Property AA. South Cedros and Via De La Valle Parkways
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Hrly
Property AA. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Litter Removal 0.27 0 $10.63 52
Weed Removal 0.5 $3.29 $22.98 26
Pruning - Shrubs / 52 Ground cover 1 0 $39.38
Hand Watering 1.05 0 $41.35 52
Fertilization Shrubs/ $50.88 $90.26 2 Groundcover 1

TOTAL PROPERTY AA

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 552.90
$ 597.48
$ 2,047.76
$2,150.15
$ 180.52
$ 5,528.80
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DESCRIPTION
Property BB.

Supervisory Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Pruning - Shrubs /
Groundcover
Hand Watering
Property BB. San Andres Street Medians
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

0.25 0 $9.85 52 $ 511.94

0.5 $3.52 $23.21 52 $ 1,206.92

0.55 0 $21.66 52 $ 1,126.27

1.25 0 $49.23 52 $ 2,559.70
TOTAL PROPERTY BB $ 5,404.83
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Property CC. San Dieguito Park Parking, Median Monument Lomas Santa Fe Dr. and Highland Dr.

TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Hrly
Property CC. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Litter Removal 0.25 0 $9.85 52
Weed Removal 0.5 $1.53 $21.22 52
Pruning - Shrubs /

0.55 0 $21.66 52 Groundcover
DG Areas 52

0.5 $2.30 $21.99
Hand Watering 1 0 $39.38 52

TOTAL PROPERTY CC

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 511.94
$ 1,103.44
$ 1,126.27
$ 1,143.48
$ 2,047.76
$ 5,932.89
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Property DD. Stevens Ave. Median Islands at Genevieve
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Hrly
Property DD. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12
Litter Removal 0.75 0 $29.54 12
Weed Removal 2 $4.15 $82.91 12
Pruning - Shrubs /

1.5 0 $59.07 12 Groundcover

TOTAL PROPERTY DD

YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 354.42
$ 994.92
$ 708.84
$ 2,058.18
Property EE. Solana Hills Trail
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Property EE. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Litter Removal 2 0 $78.76 12 $ 945.12
Weed Removal 2 $7.14 $85.90 12 $ 1,030.80
Plant Replacement 6 $

0.5 $30.00 $49.69 298.14
Edge/Trim/ Weed
Removal 3 $
East Side of Street 8 0 $315.04 945.12
TOTAL PROPERTY EE $ 3,219.18
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DESCRIPTION
Property FF.

Supervisory Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Mulch Entire Site
Property FF. Seascape Lot
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
1 0 $39.38 12 $ 472.56
1 $7.14 $46.52 12 $ 558.24
24 $192.00 $1,137.12 1 $ 1,137.12
TOTAL PROPERTY FF $ 2,167.92

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Property GG. 1-5: On/Off Ramps Four Corners
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY
Hrly
Property GG. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 4
Litter Removal 8 0 $315.04 4
Weed Removal 8 0 $315.04 4
Edging 24 0 $945.12 1

TOTAL PROPERTY
GG
YEARLY
COST
$ 0.00
$ 1,260.16
$ 1,260.16
$ 945.12
$ 3,465A4
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TASK

DESCRIPTION
Property HH.

Supervisory Inspection
Litter Removal
Weed Removal
Edging
Plant Replacement
Property HH. Pinion Sculpture
LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Rate x
Time
0 0 0 12 $ 0.00

1.5 0 $59.07 12 $ 708.84
2 $6.18 $84.94 12 $ 1,019.28
2 0 $78.76 12 $ 945.12

0.5 $46.00 $65.69 4 $ 262.76
TOTAL PROPERTY HH $ 2,936.00

Property II. Santa Helena Median at Sun Valley
TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Property ii. Rate x
Time
Supervisory Inspection 0 0 0 12 $ 0.00
Litter Removal

1.5 0 $59.07 12 $ 708.84
Weed Removal 1.5 $6.13 $65.20 12 $ 782.40
Edging 1.5 0 $59.07 12 $ 708.84
Plant Replacement 0.5 $24.99 $44.68 4 $ 178.72
Mulch Entire Site 1 $
6 $63.96 $300.24 300.24
TOT AL PROPERTY II $ 2,679.04
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Property JJ. Coastal Rail Trail- Part Time Landscape Maintenance Worker TASK LABOR MATERIAL TOTAL (1) YEARLY YEARLY

DESCRIPTION COST COST TIME COST FREQUENCY COST
Hrly
Property JJ: Ratex
Time
20 Hours Per Week 86.6 0 $3,410.31 12 $ 40,923.70
YEARLY TOTAL OF "SCHEDULE OF TASK COSTS": $ 335,880.84
AL TERNA TE BID ITEM # 1.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN $ 2,772.00
(This item will not be used to determine the most qualified bidder) TOTAL PROPOSAL PRICE PER YEAR: $ 338,652.84

■ A - Tide Park Beach Access
■ B - Fletcher Cove Park
■ C - North Seascape Sur Public Beach
Access
■ D - La Colonia Park
■ E - The Plaza
F - Highway 101 Medians, North and South
■ G • City Hall
■ H - Fletcher Cove Community Center
■ I - South Corner of Nardo & Stevens Ave
■ J - Ivy Surrounding Retaining Walls at
Nardo & Stevens
■ K - Coastal Rail Trail from Viaai de la Valle
to North City Boundry
■ L - Distillary Parking Lot (Sierra Ave)
■ M - Landscape Area Surrounding City's
Public Works Yard
■ N - Medians on Lomas Santa Fe at Solana
Hills Including 14 Palms
■ 0 - Del Mar Shores Parking Lots
■ P - Solana Beach & Tenis Club Parking Lot
■ Q - Del Mar Shores Beach Access
R - Solana Beach Fire Station
S - Marine View Right-of-Way
T - Eden Gardens Pump Station
llllll U - Pacific Avenue Overlook
■ V - Sun Valley Pocket Park
■ W - North City Limits Entrance Sign Area
■ X - El Viento's Granados Pocket Park
II Y - Highway 101 West Side Improvements
Z • SOLANA HILLS COURT SLOPE
AA - S Cedros and Via Valle Parkways
■ BB - San Andres Street Medians
■ CC -San Dieg, Park Planters & Monument
■ DD -Stevens Ave Median Island
■ EE - Solana Hills Trail
FF - Seascape Lot
■ GG - I-5 Corners
■ HH • PINION SCULPTURE
■ II ·SANTA HELENA MEDIAN @ SUNVALLEY
lllilJl -Coastal Rail Trail PT Lanscape Maint,
,.-worker

CITY OF BEACH
0 375 750 1,500
Feet
NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
1902 South Santo Fe Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
3

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NISSHO

OF CALIFORNIA FOR CITY-WIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES This Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Nissho of California, Inc. for City-wide Landscape Maintenance Services (“Amendment No. 3”) is entered into and effective as of the 23rd day of April, 2025, by and between the City of Solana Beach, a municipal corporation, ("CITY"), and NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA, INC., a California corporation(“CONTRACTOR") (collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS
A. CITY and CONTRACTOR entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Nissho of California, Inc. for City-wide Landscape Maintenance Services on May 24, 2023 (“Agreement”) under which Contractor furnished professional services for city-wide landscape maintenance services to City; and
B. On August 23, 2023, the Parties executed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Nissho of California, Inc. for City- wide Landscape Maintenance Services (" Amendment No. 1"), which amended the Agreement for a one- time increase to compensation by twenty four thousand one hundred twenty-five dollars and forty-two cents ($24,125.42), at a price not to exceed Four Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight dollars and TwentySix cents ($412,778.26); and C. On July 1, 2024, the Parties executed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Nissho of California, Inc. for City-wide Landscape Maintenance Services ("Amendment No. 2"), which extended the term of the Agreement for a period of one (1) year until June 30, 2025; and D. The CITY now desires to increase the compensation by $17,554.00, for a revised not to exceed amount of Four Hundred and Six Thousand Two Hundred Six dollars and Eighty-four cents ($406,206.84) for fiscal year 2024/2025, and to document a change in the Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:

1. CITY will pay CONTRACTOR for all work associated with the terms of the Agreement, as amended, at an amount not to exceed Four Hundred and Six Thousand Two Hundred Six dollars and Eighty-four cents ($406,206.84) for fiscal year 2024/2025 only.

2. All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to the Agreement, as amended, shall include coverage for this Amendment No. 3. A copy of the CONTRACTOR’s updated insurance requirements is attached. (Attachment 1)

3. All other provisions of the Agreement, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

4. The individuals executing this Amendment No. 3 and the instruments referenced on behalf of CONTRACTOR each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind CONTRACTOR to the terms and conditions hereof of this Amendment No. 3.

Nissho of California, Inc., a a California
corporation
By:
_________________________________
(Sign here)
_________________________________
(Print name/title)
_______________________
(Date)
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
_________________________________
Alyssa Muto, City Manager
____________________
(Date)
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________________
Joe Lim, Community Development
Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Angela Ivey, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ AGENDA ITEM # B.1.

STAFF REPORT

CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Alyssa Muto, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2025
ORIGINATING DEPT: Community Development Department - Katie Benson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing: Request for a DRP to Construct Landscape and Site Improvements at 705 Barbara Avenue
(Applicant: Dale Watkins; Application: DRP23-013; APN:
263-091-07; Resolution 2025-007)
BACKGROUND:

The Applicant, Dale Watkins, is requesting City Council approval of a Development Review Permit (DRP) to legalize unpermitted site improvements including grading, drainage, hardscape, landscaping, fences and walls, a deck, and a swim spa at 705 Barbara Avenue. The DRP is required due to the amount of grading associated with the unpermitted work.

The project was originally considered by the City Council at a noticed public hearing on January 29, 2025. Concerns were raised by members of the City Council and neighbors, Carl and Brandy Bullen, regarding the project’s conformance with the development review criteria set forth in Solana Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 17.68.040.F, specifically with respect to potential view blockage from trees and shrubs at their respective mature heights. After receiving public testimony and evidence concerning the project, the Council continued the public hearing to a date-certain Council meeting on March 12, 2025, to allow the Applicant the opportunity to address the noted concerns.

Following the original meeting, the Applicant and the Bullens informed Staff that they were making progress in their negotiations, but would not be prepared for the March 12, 2025 meeting. At the March 12, 2025 meeting, the City Council voted to continue the public hearing to a date-certain Council meeting on April 23, 2025. The Staff Report and associated documents from the January 29, 2025 meeting are available for review on the City’s website under Item B.3 (https://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/en/city-councilmeetings).

The issue before the Council is whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Applicant’s request for a DRP as contained in Resolution 2025-007 (Attachment 1). The April 23, 2025
DRP24-013
705 Barbara Ave - Watkins

Applicant has provided a revised landscape plan, which is included in the project plans in Attachment 2 and referenced in the Resolution.

DISCUSSION:

At the January 29, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council and the Bullens shared concerns regarding the potential view blockage from various trees and hedges, which are listed with their respective mature height in the table below. Concerns were also shared regarding the enforceability of the maintenance noted with three of the plant types.

Plant Name Qty Mature
Height
Maintenance
Height
“Swan Hill” Fruitless Olive 1 30’ – 35’ 9’
Dwarf Southern Magnolia 2 20’ – 25’ --
Chinese Pistache 3 30’ – 40’ 12’
Long Leaved Yellow-Wood (Podocarpus) 11 25’ – 40’ 6’
Natchez Crape Myrtle 1 20’ --
The Applicant accepted the City Council’s offer to continue the public hearing and the opportunity to negotiate a revised landscape plan and a potential private maintenance agreement with Bullens. The revised plan (dated March 17, 2025, and included in Attachment 2) includes replacement of the olive tree with a smaller variety, preservation of one of the two magnolia trees, removal of the three pistache trees, preservation of the podocarpus hedge with the note for maintenance at six feet, and replacement of the crape myrtle with a smaller variety. The revised proposal does not include a maintenance agreement with the neighbor (Bullens). The changes are outlined in the table below:

Plant Name Qty Mature
Height
Maintenance
Height
“Swan Hill” Fruitless Olive
Little Ollie Dwarf Olive
1 1
30’ – 35’
6’ – 8’
9’
--
Dwarf Southern Magnolia 2 1 20’ – 25’ --
Chinese Pistache 3 30’ – 40’ 12’
Long Leaved Yellow-Wood (Podocarpus) 11 25’ – 40’ 6’
Natchez Crape Myrtle
Zuni Crape Myrtle
1 1
20’
8’ – 10’
--
--
Development Review Permit Compliance (SBMC Section 17.68.40):

A DRP is required because the proposed development includes grading in excess of 100 cubic yards, grading in excess of 50 cubic yards in the HOZ, and grading in excess of 50 cubic yards in the SAOZ. The Council may approve, or conditionally approve, a DRP only if all of the findings can be made, which include additional development review criteria for the HOZ and SAOZ. Resolution 2025-007 provides the full discussion of the findings.

Below is an updated analysis of the findings relative to the proposed changes to the landscape plan.

April 23, 2025
DRP24-013
705 Barbara Ave - Watkins

DRP Finding #1
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance:

The project is subject to the current water efficient landscaping regulations of SBMC Chapter 17.56. A Landscape Documentation Package is required for new development projects with an aggregate landscape equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a building permit, plan check, or development review. The revised landscape plan has been reviewed by the City’s third-party landscape architect, who has recommended approval. The Applicant will be required to submit detailed construction landscape drawings that will be reviewed by the City’s third-party landscape architect for conformance with the approved plan. In addition, the City’s consultant will perform an inspection during the construction phase of the project.

DRP Finding #2
Development Review Criteria #3 – Landscaping: The removal of significant native vegetation shall be minimized. Replacement vegetation and landscaping shall be compatible with the vegetation of the surrounding area. Trees and other large plantings shall not obstruct significant views when installed or at maturity.

The subject landscape plan maintains some of the existing perimeter trees and shrubs along the rear property line and Patty Hill Drive public right-of-way. The Applicant planted various low shrubs, privacy hedges along the northern property line and western half of the southern property line, and various trees. Concerns were raised regarding potential view blockage from various trees and hedges planted without the benefit of the City Council’s approval. The subject landscape plan legalizes various low shrubs, hedges, and trees that are to be maintained, and it specifies removal and replacement of other plant types including: replacement of the “Swan Hill” Fruitless Olive tree with a Little Ollie Dwarf Olive tree; removal of one Dwarf Southern Magnolia trees; removal of the three Chinese Pistache trees; and replacement of the Natchez Crape Myrtle tree with a Zuni Crape Myrtle tree, which have been included in the conditions of approval. Additionally, while not conditioned, the applicant has proposed the maintenance of the Long Leaved YellowWood (Podocarpus) hedge along the northwest property line at a maximum height of six feet;
HOZ Development Review Criteria #5 – Vegetation: Vegetation shall be used to blend structures with the surrounding landscape, soften the impact of development on manufactured slopes, and provide erosion control. Landscaping shall be used to screen views of down slope elevations. Landscaping material shall consist of native or naturalized plant material that blends naturally with the landscape and provides screening. An irrigation system that utilizes water and energy conservation techniques, sufficient to establish, and if required, facilitate revegetation and minimize erosion shall be used. Required rear yard landscape buffer areas shall be planted with land material that is sufficient in size and quantity to adequately buffer and screen views from down slope elevations to minimize impacts within existing adjacent residential development.

Landscaping shall not exceed the height of adjacent rooflines, either when installed or when they reach maturity.

April 23, 2025
DRP24-013
705 Barbara Ave - Watkins

SBMC 17.48.020(H)(3) requires that slopes that exist in an unnatural condition provide a minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer area along the rear property line to provide visual screening for adjacent residents to the west, as well as minimize view blockage for residents to the east. The existing landscaping along the rear slope and the portions of the Patty Hill Drive public right-of-way has been maintained. The remainder of the lot and public right-of-way were replanted with a variety of shrubs, hedges, and trees. The subject landscape plan and conditions of approval legalize the unpermitted planting that would remain and specify the removal, replacement, and maintenance of various trees and hedges to ensure the landscaping would not exceed the height of adjacent rooflines.

Artificial turf was also installed in the yard area. The portion of artificial turf that encroaches into the landscape buffer will be removed as a condition of approval.

SAOZ Development Review Criteria #3 – Landscaping: The removal of native vegetation shall be minimized and the replacement vegetation and landscaping shall be compatible with the vegetation of the designated area. Landscaping and plantings shall be used to the maximum extent practicable to screen those features listed in paragraphs (F)(4), (5) and (6) of this subsection. Landscaping and plantings shall not obstruct significant views, either when installed or when they reach mature growth.

The vegetation under consideration for legalization and replacement is non-invasive and harmonizes with the natural landscape of the designated area. The subject landscaping would screen the yard from adjacent properties and the Patty Hill Drive public right-ofway. As modified and conditioned, the final landscape plan would not obstruct significant views when installed or at maturity.

Public Hearing Notice:

Notice of the City Council Public Hearing for the project was published in the Union Tribune more than 10 days prior to the public hearing. The same public notice was mailed to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the proposed project site on January 16, 2025. The Public Hearing was opened at the January 29, 2025, City Council meeting and continued, date-certain, to March 12, 2025, at which time it was continued, datecertain to April 23, 2025.

CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Class one consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WORK PLAN: N/A
OPTIONS:

April 23, 2025
DRP24-013
705 Barbara Ave - Watkins

∙ Approve Staff recommendation adopting the attached Resolution 2025-007. ∙ Approve Staff recommendation subject to additional specific conditions necessary for the City Council to make all required findings for the approval of a DRP. ∙ Deny the project if all required findings for the DRP cannot be made.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:

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 and supplemental regulations required to approve a DRP in the HOZ and SAOZ. Therefore, should the City Council be able to make the findings to approve the DRP, 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 2025-007 conditionally approving a DRP to legalize unpermitted site improvements including grading, drainage, hardscape, landscaping, fences and walls, a deck, and a swim spa at 705 Barbara Avenue, Solana Beach.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Department Recommendation.
___________________________
Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution 2025-007

2. Revised Landscape Plan dated March 17, 2025
RESOLUTION 2025-007

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SOLANA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY

APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT TO
LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 705
BARBARA AVENUE, SOLANA BEACH, APN: 263-091-07
APPLICANT: DALE WATKINS
APPLICATION: DRP23-013
WHEREAS, Dale Watkins (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”), has submitted an application for a Development Review Permit (DRP) pursuant to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Solana Beach Municipal Code (SBMC); and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was conducted pursuant to the provisions of Solana Beach Municipal Code Section 17.72.030; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing on January 29, 2025, the City Council received and considered evidence concerning the proposed application; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, at the request of the Applicant, continued the project to a date certain, March 12, 2025, so that the Applicant could revise the project to address comments made at the January 29, 2025 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing on March 12, 2025, the City Council continued the project to a date certain, April 23, 2025, to allow additional time for the Applicant to negotiate landscape changes with the neighbor; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing on April 23, 2025, the City Council received and considered evidence concerning revisions to the proposed application; and WHEREAS, the City Council found the application request exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, this decision is based upon the evidence presented at the Hearing, and any information the City Council gathered by viewing the site and the area as disclosed at the Hearing.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California, does resolve as follows:

I. That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.

II. That the request for a DRP to legalize unpermitted site improvements including grading, drainage, hardscape, landscaping, fences and walls, a deck, and a swim spa at 705 Barbara Avenue is conditionally approved based upon the following Resolution 2025- 007
DRP23-013– 705 Barbara Ave

Findings and subject to the following Conditions:

III. FINDINGS
A. In accordance with Section 17.68.040 (Development Review Permit) of the City of Solana Beach Municipal Code, the City Council finds the following:

I. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and all applicable requirements of SBMC Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance), including special regulations, overlay zones and specific plans.

General Plan Consistency: The General Plan designates the property as Low Density Residential and is intended for single-family residential development at a maximum density of three dwelling units per acre. The project proposes to maintain the existing single-family residence located on the property. Therefore, the project is consistent with the intended development in the General Plan. The proposed development is found to be consistent with the objectives of the General Plan as it encourages the development and maintenance of healthy residential neighborhoods, the stability of transitional neighborhoods, and the rehabilitation of deteriorated neighborhoods.

Specific Plans and Special Overlays: The property is located in the Hillside Overlay Zone (HOZ), Scenic Area Overlay Zone (SAOZ), Scaled Residential Overlay Zone (SROZ), and Coastal Zone.

Hillside Overlay Zone (HOZ): The subject property is located in the HOZ and specifically within the Barbara Avenue hillside, where slopes in excess of 25 percent inclination exist in an unnatural condition. The purpose of the HOZ is to restrict the grading and development of natural slopes with an inclination of 25 percent or greater in order to preserve natural topography and scenic qualities of the city, protect native habitat and watersheds, and reduce the potential for environmental hazards.

However, limited grading and other development activity may be permitted in the unnatural Barbara Avenue hillside provided that the activity is in compliance with the supplemental development regulations outlined in SBMC Section 17.48.020(H), which outline specific rear yard setbacks for structures, permitted accessory encroachments, a required rear yard landscape buffer, and grading limitations. Analysis of the project’s consistency with the provisions of the HOZ are provided later in this resolution.

Scenic Area Overlay Zone (SAOZ): The purpose of the SAOZ is to regulate development in areas of high scenic value to preserve and enhance the scenic resources present within and adjacent to such areas and to ensure the exclusion of incompatible uses and structures. It is further recognized that the preservation and enhancement of scenic resources within the City of Solana Beach provides important social, Resolution 2025- 007
DRP23-013– 705 Barbara Ave

recreation, and economic benefits for both residents and visitors alike.

Specific review criterions are required for properties within designated areas of the SAOZ to ensure that proposed development does not interfere with or degrade those visual features of the site or adjacent sites that contribute to its scenic, historic, or recreational resource.

Analysis of the project’s consistency with the provisions of the SAOZ are provided later in this Resolution.

Coastal Zone: The entire City of Solana Beach is located within the Coastal Zone. As a condition of project approval, the Applicant will be required to obtain a Coastal Development Permit, Waiver, or Exemption from the California Coastal Commission prior to the issuance of building or grading permits.

Zoning Ordinance Consistency: SBMC Section 17.20.010(B) specifies that the LR Zone is intended for residential development in areas characterized by detached single-family homes on older subdivided lots.

SBMC Section 17.20.030 outlines property development regulations including setbacks, floor area, building height, parking, fences, and landscape. The development regulations applicable to the proposed project are analyzed below:

Minimum Yards/Setbacks: Minimum yard dimensions (setbacks) for the property are determined by the setback designator indicated on the City of Solana Beach official zoning map. The setback designator for the subject property is “c”, which requires 25-foot front and rear yard setbacks, 10-foot interior side yard setbacks, and 10-foot street side yard setbacks. The Barbara Avenue public right-of-way is greater than 55 feet in width, therefore, the required front yard setback is reduced to 20 feet. Also, alternative rear yard setback requirements apply to properties located in the HOZ with unnatural slopes.

Pursuant to SBMC Section 17.20.030(D)(1)(b), lots that front on a “public right-of-way 55 feet or greater in width, the minimum required front yard shall be reduced to 20 feet.” The public right-of-way of Barbara Avenue is 60 feet wide, therefore, the required front yard setback would be reduced to 20 feet. Additionally, the HOZ includes supplemental development regulations for the western portion of properties located in the Barbara Avenue hillside unnatural slopes (SBMC Section

17.48.020(H)), including increased rear yard setbacks for structures, which the existing residence and attached deck comply with.

The supplemental development regulations also require a 20-foot landscape buffer area along the rear property line, where grading is prohibited, and landscaping is required to provide visual screening for adjacent neighbors to the west. Immediately adjacent to the landscape buffer is an additional 20-foot wide “yard area” where grading is permitted to allow an avenue for the creation of a usable play area.

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Accessory structures less than 42 inches in height as well as play structures are permitted in this area.

The Applicant added fill soil to raise the yard area approximately one foot and constructed an above-grade swim spa and surrounding deck.

The swim spa and deck are less than 42 inches in height measured above the (lower) pre-existing grade of the yard area and comply with the accessory structure regulations. New landscaping was installed throughout the property including in the yard area and landscape buffer.

Artificial turf was installed in the yard area west of the swim spa deck and hardscape. The turf encroaches into the landscape buffer, which has been determined by Staff to be inconsistent with the landscape buffer provisions and, therefore, is required to be removed with the project. As conditioned, the project would be consistent with the applicable setbacks.

Fences, Walls and Retaining Walls:

Within the front yard setback, the SBMC Section 17.20.040(O) allows fences and walls, or any combination thereof, to be no higher than 42 inches in height as measured from existing grade, except for an additional 2 feet that is at least 80% open to light. Fences, walls and retaining walls located within the rear and interior side yards are allowed to be up to 6 feet in height with an additional 2 feet that is 50% open to light and air. Additionally, fences in the Barbara Avenue hillside are limited to 42 inches in height, except for required safety fencing.

Existing fencing along the property lines will remain in place with the project. The Applicant is requesting approval of 5-foot-tall fence that would meet required pool fencing requirements.

Currently, the plans show fences and walls that comply with the requirements of SBMC 17.20.040(O) and 17.60.070(C). If the Applicant decides to modify any of the proposed fences and walls or construct additional fences and walls on the project site, a condition of project approval requires compliance with the Municipal Code.

Landscape:

The project is subject to the current water efficient landscaping regulations of SBMC Chapter 17.56. A Landscape Documentation Package is required for new development projects with an aggregate landscape equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a building permit, plan check, or development review. The revised landscape plan has been reviewed by the City’s third-party landscape architect, who has recommended approval. The Applicant will be required to submit detailed construction landscape drawings that will be reviewed by the City’s third-party landscape architect for conformance with the approved Resolution 2025- 007
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plan. In addition, the City’s consultant will perform an inspection during the construction phase of the project.

II. The proposed development complies with the following development review criteria set forth in Solana Beach Municipal Code Section

17.68.040(F):
a. Relationship with Adjacent Land Uses: The development shall be designed in a manner compatible with and where feasible, complimentary to existing and potential development in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Site planning on the perimeter of the development shall give consideration to the protection of surrounding areas from potential adverse effects, as well as protection of the property from adverse surrounding influences.

The property is located within the LR Zone. Adjacent properties to the north, east, and southwest are also located within the LR Zone and adjacent properties to the northwest are located in the Midori Court Specific Plan. All surrounding properties are developed with one- and two-story single-family residences.

Other properties on the west side of the 700 Block of Barbara Avenue are also located in the Barbara Avenue hillside of the HOZ and subject to the same development regulations as the subject property. The proposed project is, therefore, consistent with the adjacent properties.
b. Building and Structure Placement: Buildings and structures shall be sited and designed in a manner which visually and functionally enhances their intended use.

The subject accessory structures are less than 42 inches in height, located outside of the ten-foot side yard and street side yard setbacks, and comply with the accessory structure
limitations of the HOZ.

The project could be found to be sited and designed to minimize adverse impacts on the surrounding properties by the limited appearance of the accessory structures.
c. Landscaping: The removal of significant native vegetation shall be minimized. Replacement vegetation and landscaping shall be compatible with the vegetation of the surrounding area. Trees and other large plantings shall not obstruct significant views when installed or at maturity.

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right-of-way. The Applicant planted various low shrubs, privacy hedges along the northern property line and western half of the southern property line, and various trees. Concerns were raised regarding potential view blockage from various trees and shrubs planted without the benefit of the City Council’s approval. The subject landscape plan legalizes various low shrubs, hedges, and trees that are to be maintained, and it specifies removal, replacement, and maintenance of other plant types including:
replacement of the “Swan Hill” Fruitless Olive tree with a Little Ollie Dwarf Olive tree; removal of one Dwarf Southern Magnolia trees; removal of the three Chinese Pistache trees; maintenance of the Long Leaved Yellow-Wood (Podocarpus) hedge along the northwest property line at a maximum height of six feet; and replacement of the Natchez Crape Myrtle tree with a Zuni Crape Myrtle tree, which have been included in the conditions of approval.

In compliance with the water efficient landscape regulations, the Applicant is required to submit a landscape construction plan and an inspection will be performed by the City’s third-party landscape consultant to verify consistency on site with the approved plan.
d. Roads, Pedestrian Walkways, Parking and Storage Areas: Any development involving more than one building or structure shall provide common access roads and pedestrian walkways.

Parking and outside storage areas, where permitted, shall be screened from view to the extent feasible, by existing
topography, by the placement of buildings and structures, or by landscaping and plantings.

The two required off-street parking spaces for the single-family residence are provided in the existing three-car garage. A new entry walkway was constructed from Barbara Avenue to the front door and a secondary walkway steps down from the front yard to the driveway. The Applicant also constructed a walkway from the driveway to the rear yard.
e. Grading: To the extent feasible, natural topography and scenic features of the site shall be retained and incorporated into the proposed development. Any grading or earth-moving operations in connection with the proposed development shall be planned and executed so as to blend with the existing terrain both on and adjacent to the site. Existing exposed or disturbed slopes shall be landscaped with native or naturalized non-native vegetation and existing erosion problems shall be corrected.

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Site grading has been completed to construct new walkways and a raised, level yard area. The approximate grading quantities consist of 28.5 cubic yards of cut, 92.5 cubic yards of fill, 10 cubic yards of excavation for footings, and 64 cubic yards of import.

The grading results in an aggregate grading quantity of 131 cubic yards. The existing retaining walls and rear slopes have been maintained with the completed work.
f. Lighting: Light fixtures for walkways, parking areas, driveways, and other facilities shall be provided in sufficient number and at proper locations to assure safe and convenient nighttime use.

All light fixtures shall be appropriately shielded so that no light or glare is transmitted or reflected in such concentrated quantities or intensities as to be detrimental to the surrounding areas per SBMC 17.60.060 (Exterior Lighting Regulations).

A condition of project approval requires that all new exterior lighting fixtures comply with the City-Wide Lighting Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance (SBMC 17.60.060). All light fixtures shall be shielded so that no light or glare is transmitted or reflected in such concentrated quantities or intensities as to be detrimental to the surrounding area.
g. Usable Open Space: Recreational facilities proposed within required usable open space shall be located and designed to maintain essential open space values.

The project consists of yard improvements to a developed single-family lot. Usable open space and recreational facilities are not required according to SBMC Section 17.20.040.

III. All required permits and approvals including variances, conditional use permits, comprehensive sign plans, and coastal development permits have been obtained prior to or concurrently with the development review permit.

All required permits, including a Structure Development Permit, are being processed concurrently with the Development Review Permit.

IV. If the development project also requires a permit or approval to be issued by a state or federal agency, the city council may conditionally approve the development review permit upon the Applicant obtaining the required permit or approval from the other agency.

The Applicant is required to obtain approval from the California Coastal Commission prior to issuance of Building and Grading Permits.

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B. In accordance with Section 17.48.020 (Hillside Overlay Zone) of the Solana Beach Municipal Code, the City Council finds the following:

I. The development activity meets the intent of all performance standards set forth herein for slopes the exist in a unnatural condition:
a. Site Design. The site design should incorporate the existing natural features and terrain taking into consideration the contours of the land. The building form should follow the natural contours of the land. The site design and structure should take into consideration the impacts on privacy and views of
neighboring properties. Window placement, landscaping, deck and other accessory structure placement should be carefully planned to ensure adjacent properties are not compromised.

The completed grading work is found to blend with the existing features and terrain, while creating a usable yard area between the existing residence and the lower protected slope located in the landscape buffer.
b. Building Form. The slopes of the roof should follow the natural contours (i.e., oriented in the same direction as the slope). The bulk of the building should be broken up by incorporating varied roof heights rather than having just one or two massive roof planes. Expansive facades shall be avoided by offsetting walls and architectural elements to produce patterns of light and shade. Second stories shall be set back from the first floor as specified herein to step with the slope so that bulk is minimized.

The existing residence will be maintained with the subject project.
c. Fences and Retaining Walls. Solid fencing should be avoided where visible to the public. Retaining walls should be landscaped so that they blend with surroundings and reduce visual impacts.

The existing retaining walls and fences along the rear and side property lines have been maintained. A new fence was added through the yard area to enclose the swim spa and private rear yard.
d. Color and Materials. Exterior colors of all structures shall use natural dark, or earth tones. Light, bright and reflective materials are to be avoided.

The existing residence will be maintained with the subject project.

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e. Vegetation. Vegetation shall be used to blend structures with the surrounding landscape, soften the impact of development on manufactured slopes, and provide erosion control. Landscaping shall be used to screen views of down slope elevations.

Landscaping material shall consist of native or naturalized plant material that blends naturally with the landscape and provides screening. An irrigation system that utilizes water and energy conservation techniques, sufficient to establish, and if required, facilitate revegetation and minimize erosion shall be used.

Required rear yard landscape buffer areas shall be planted with land material that is sufficient in size and quantity to adequately buffer and screen views from down slope elevations to minimize impacts within existing adjacent residential development.

Landscaping shall not exceed the height of adjacent rooflines, either when installed or when they reach maturity.

SBMC 17.48.020(H)(3) requires that slopes that exist in an unnatural condition provide a minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer area along the rear property line to provide visual screening for adjacent residents to the west, as well as minimize view blockage for residents to the east. The existing landscaping along the rear slope and portions of the Patty Hill Drive public right-of-way has been maintained. The remainder of the lot and public right-of-way were replanted with a variety of shrubs, hedges, and trees. The subject landscape plan and conditions of approval legalize the unpermitted planting that will remain and specify the removal, replacement, and maintenance of various trees and hedges to ensure the landscaping would not exceed the height of adjacent rooflines. Artificial turf was also installed in the yard area. The portion of artificial turf that encroaches into the landscape buffer will be removed as a condition of approval. f. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be designed pursuant to SBMC 17.48.010(F)(8).

A condition of project approval includes that all new exterior lighting fixtures comply with the City-Wide Lighting Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance (SBMC 17.60.060). All light fixtures shall be shielded so that no light or glare is transmitted or reflected in such concentrated quantities or intensities as to be detrimental to the surrounding area.
g. Noise. Noise levels shall not exceed the dBA levels set forth in the city of Solana Beach noise ordinance. Intervening structures may be required to be incorporated into the site design to minimize noise impacts.

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A condition of project approval includes that the Applicant will be required to comply with the regulations of the noise ordinance of SMBC 7.34.

II. The development has been designed so that its visibility has been effectively minimized and integrated in the natural surroundings to the extent feasible;
III. Soil erosion and site disturbance has been effectively minimized; IV. Drainage patterns have been preserved;
V. Potential impacts upon existing adjacent residential development have been minimized to the extent feasible;
VI. Development has been sited so that it is compatible with existing surrounding development in terms of height, bulk and scale; VII. Adequate drainage and utility facilities are available to serve the subject property, while maintaining sufficient levels of services for existing development;
VIII. Potential lighting and noise impacts upon existing adjacent residential development has been effectively minimized;
IX. The cumulative visual impact of the development activity, as viewed from west to east, has been effectively mitigated.

C. In accordance with Section 17.48.010 (Scenic Area Overlay Zone) of the Solana Beach Municipal Code, the City Council finds the proposed development complies with the following development review criteria:

I. Building Characteristics. All development shall be compatible with the topography, vegetation and colors of the natural environment and with the scenic, historic and recreation resources of the designated areas.

The subject yard improvements are consistent with those found on other properties located in the Barbara Avenue hillside, which include pools and other outdoor amenities, minor grading for a usable yard area, and landscaping.

II. Building and Structure Placement. The placement of buildings and structures shall not detract from the visual setting or obstruct significant views, and shall be compatible with the topography of the site and adjacent areas. In prime viewshed areas designated in the general plan, building and structures should not be placed along bluff-top silhouette lines or on the adjacent slopes within view from a lagoon area, but should be clustered along the bases of the bluffs and on the mesa tops Resolution 2025- 007
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set back from the bluff-top silhouette lines. Buildings and structures should be sited to provide unobstructed view corridors from the nearest scenic highway, or view corridor road. These criteria may be modified when necessary to mitigate other overriding environmental considerations such as protection of habitat or wildlife corridors.

The existing residence will be maintained with the subject project.

III. Landscaping. The removal of native vegetation shall be minimized and the replacement vegetation and landscaping shall be compatible with the vegetation of the designated area. Landscaping and plantings shall be used to the maximum extent practicable to screen those features listed in paragraphs (F)(4), (5) and (6) of this subsection. Landscaping and plantings shall not obstruct significant views, either when installed or when they reach mature growth.

The vegetation under consideration for legalization and replacement is non-invasive and harmonizes with the natural landscape of the designated area. The subject landscaping would screen the yard from adjacent properties and the Patty Hill Drive public right-of-way. As modified and conditioned, the final landscape plan would not obstruct significant views when installed or at maturity.

IV. Roads, Pedestrian Walkways, Parking and Storage Areas. Any development involving more than one building or structure shall provide common access roads and pedestrian walkways. Parking and outside storage areas shall be screened from view, to the maximum extent feasible, from either the scenic highway or the adjacent scenic, historic, or recreational resource. Acceptable screening methods shall include, but are not limited to, the use of existing topography, the strategic placement of buildings and structures, or landscaping and plantings which harmonize with the natural landscape of the designated area.

The project includes yard improvements on a lot developed with a single-family residence. Therefore, this finding is not relative.

V. Aboveground Utilities. Utilities shall be constructed and routed underground except in those situations where natural features prevent undergrounding or where safety considerations necessitate aboveground construction and routing.

The existing utility services are undergrounded.

VI. Grading. The alteration of the natural topography of the site shall be minimized and shall avoid detrimental effects to the visual setting of the designated area and the existing natural drainage system. Alterations of the natural topography shall be screened from view from either the scenic highway or the adjacent scenic, historic, or recreational resource Resolution 2025- 007
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by landscaping and plantings which harmonize with the natural landscape of the designated area, except when such alterations add variety to or otherwise enhance the visual setting of the designated area.

However, design emphasis shall be placed on preserving the existing quality of scenic resources rather than concealment of disturbances or replacement in kind. In portions of the scenic area overlay zone containing sensitive lands, grading may be severely restricted or prohibited.

The existing retaining walls step the grade from east to west and preserve the steep slopes in the rear yard and planting area. The subject grading work includes raising the yard area by approximately one foot to create a relatively flat outdoor area adjacent to the swim spa and surrounding deck. Additional grading was performed in the front yard to reconfigure the secondary walkway from the front yard to the driveway.

VII. Signs. Off-site signs shall be prohibited in areas subject to the scenic area overlay zone, except temporary real estate signs pursuant to SBMC 17.64.060. The number, size, location, and design of all other signs shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance (Chapter 17.64 SBMC) and shall not detract from the visual setting of the designated area or obstruct significant views.

The project consists of site improvements to a developed lot; therefore, signs are not proposed as part of the development.

VIII. Lighting. The interior and exterior lighting of the buildings and structures and the lighting of signs, roads and parking areas shall be compatible with the lighting permitted in the designated area. All exterior lighting, including lighting in designated “dark sky” areas, shall be in conformance with SBMC 17.60.060 (Exterior Lighting Regulations).

A condition of project approval includes that all new exterior lighting fixtures comply with the City-Wide Lighting Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance (SBMC 17.60.060). All light fixtures shall be shielded so that no light or glare is transmitted or reflected in such concentrated quantities or intensities as to be detrimental to the surrounding area.

IV. CONDITIONS
Prior to use or development of the property in reliance on this permit, the Applicant shall provide for and adhere to the following conditions:

A. Community Development Department Conditions:

I. The Applicant shall pay the required Public Facilities Impact Fee.

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II. Building and grading construction plans shall be in substantial conformance with the project plans presented to the City Council on January 29, 2025 and located in the project file with a submittal date of January 22, 2025. The landscape construction plan shall be in substantial conformance with the modified plan presented to the City Council on April 23, 2025, and located in the project file with a submittal date of March 17, 2025.

III. Any proposed onsite fences, walls and retaining walls and any proposed railing located on top, or any combination thereof, shall comply with applicable regulations of SBMC Section 17.20.040 and

17.60.070 (Fences and Walls).

IV. The Applicant shall obtain required California Coastal Commission (CCC) approval of a Coastal Development Permit, Waiver or Exemption as determined necessary by the CCC, prior to the issuance of Building and Grading Permits.

V. The Applicant shall provide a full Landscape Documentation Package in compliance with SBMC Chapter 17.56 and in substantial conformance with the conceptual landscape plan included in the project plans presented to the City Council on April 23, 2025, prior to Building Permit issuance and consistent with the building construction and grading plans. The Applicant shall obtain and submit landscape security in a form prescribed by the City Engineer in addition to the grading security. The landscape plan and installation will be reviewed and inspected by the City’s third-party landscape professional. The landscape security deposit shall be released when applicable regulations have been satisfied, and the installation has passed inspection by the City’s third-party landscape professional.

VI. Native or drought tolerant and non-invasive plant materials and water conserving irrigation systems shall be incorporated into any proposed landscaping and compatible with the surrounding area to the extent feasible.

VII. The Applicant shall implement the approved landscape changes including: replacement of the “Swan Hill” Fruitless Olive tree with a Little Ollie Dwarf Olive tree; removal of one Dwarf Southern Magnolia trees; removal of the three Chinese Pistache trees; and replacement of the Natchez Crape Myrtle tree with a Zuni Crape Myrtle tree, as identified in the modified landscape plan presented to the City Council on April 23, 2025 and located in the project file with a submittal date of March 17, 2025
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foot landscape buffer.

IX. The Applicant shall comply with the regulations of the noise ordinance of SMBC Section 7.34.

X. The Applicant shall diligently pursue the issuance of permits and completion of inspections or Code Enforcement action will continue.

XI. Pursuant to SBMC 17.68.040 subsection K, the signed final development plan shall be the official site layout for the property and shall be attached to any application for a building permit for the subject property. Any subsequent revisions or changes to the final development plan as approved by the Council will require an amendment to the approved DRP.

XII. The Applicant shall resolve code related violations within one year or further code compliance action will be resumed which may include, but is not limited to, citation and or doubling of permit fees.

B. Fire Department Conditions:

I. OBSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION: All
roadways shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width during construction and maintained free and clear, including the parking of vehicles, in accordance with the California Fire Code and the Solana Beach Fire Department.

II. ADDRESS NUMBERS: STREET NUMBERS: Approved numbers
and/or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property from either direction of approach. Said numbers shall contrast with their background and shall meet the following minimum standards as to size: 4” high with a ½” inch stroke width for residential buildings, 8” high with a ½” stroke for commercial and multi-family residential buildings, 12” high with a 1” stroke for industrial buildings. Additional numbers shall be required where deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal, such as rear access doors, building corners, and entrances to commercial centers.

C. Engineering Department Conditions:

I. The Applicant is required to obtain an Encroachment Permit in accordance with SBMC Section 11.20 for the frontage improvements in the public right-of-way listed below. The frontage improvements shall be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the occupancy of the proposed project:

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a. Proposed 18”x18” PCC Brook’s Box or approved equal with removable steel cover.
b. Three-inch sidewalk underdrain pipe per SDRSD D-27.
c. Demolition of a portion of the concrete sidewalk to the nearest joint and reconstruction with four-inch PCC sidewalk per SDRSD G-7.
d. Removal of the two Chinese Pistache trees located in the public right-of-way along Patty Hill Drive.

All proposed improvements within the public right-of-way shall comply with City standards including, but not limited to, the Off-Street Parking Design Manual.

II. Best management practices shall be developed and implemented to manage storm water and non-storm water discharges from the site at all times during excavation and grading activities. Erosion prevention shall be emphasized as the most important measure for keeping sediment on site during excavation and grading activities. Sediment controls shall be used as a supplement to erosion prevention for keeping sediment on site.

III. The Applicant shall record the Encroachment Maintenance Removal Agreement (EMRA) with the County of San Diego prior to the release of the Grading Bond and Security Deposit/Final Inspection of the Building Permit. The EMRA shall be recorded against this property for all private improvements in the public right-of-way including, but not limited to:
a. Proposed 18”x18” Brooks Box.
b. Existing retaining walls on Patty Hill frontage.
c. 5.5’ high picket fence.
d. 6’ wide decorative paving area.
e. Existing 6” storm drain pipe.
f. Proposed 3” sidewalk underdrain pipe per SDRSD D-27. g. Concrete steps in Public ROW on Barbara Avenue frontage. h. Landscaping and irrigation lines.

IV. The Applicant shall complete to the satisfaction of the City Engineer all grading, paving, public improvements, landscaping, and drainage improvements.

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V. All construction demolition materials shall be recycled according to the City’s Construction and Demolition recycling program and an approved Waste Management Plan shall be submitted.

VI. Construction fencing shall be located on the subject property unless the Applicant has obtained an Encroachment Permit in accordance with chapter 11.20 of the SBMC which allows otherwise.

Grading Conditions
VII. The Applicant shall obtain a Grading Permit in accordance with Chapter 15.40 of the Solana Beach Municipal Code. Conditions prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. The Applicant shall obtain a grading plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer.

On-site grading design and construction shall be in accordance with Chapter 15.40 of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
b. The Applicant shall provide a Drainage Report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer. The report shall provide a drainage discharge design which would represent the pre-existing condition to the maximum extent feasible. All recommendations of this report shall be incorporated into the Preliminary Grading Plan.
c. The Applicant shall show all retaining walls and drainage structures. Retaining walls shown on the grading plan shall conform to the San Diego Regional Standards or be designed by a licensed civil engineer. Engineering calculations for all designed walls with a surcharge and nonstandard walls shall be submitted at grading plan check. Retaining walls may not exceed the allowable height within the property line setback as determined by the City of Solana Beach Municipal Code.

Contact the Community Development department for further information.
d. The Applicant is responsible to protect the adjacent properties during construction. If any grading, construction activity, access or potential construction-related impacts are anticipated beyond the property lines, as determined by the City Engineer, the Applicant shall obtain a letter of permission from the adjoining property owners. All required letters of permission shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the grading permit.

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e. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from site boundaries and buildings in accordance with SBMC 15.40.140 and to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
f. The Applicant shall pay a grading plan check fee in accordance with the current Engineering Fee Schedule at initial grading plan submittal. Inspection fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the grading permit.
g. The Applicant shall obtain and submit grading security in a form prescribed by the City Engineer.
h. The Applicant shall obtain haul permit for import / export of soil.

The Applicant shall transport all excavated material to a legal disposal site.
i. The Applicant shall submit certification from the Engineer of Record and the Soils Engineer that all public or private drainage facilities and finished grades are functioning and are installed in accordance with the approved plans. This shall be accomplished by the Engineer of Record incorporating as-built conditions on the Mylar grading plans and obtaining signatures of the Engineer of Record and the Soils Engineer certifying the as-built conditions.
j. An Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan shall be prepared by the Applicant. Best management practices shall be developed and implemented to manage storm water and nonstorm water discharges from the site at all times during excavation and grading activities. Erosion prevention shall be emphasized as the most important measure for keeping
sediment on site during excavation and grading activities.

Sediment controls shall be used as a supplement to erosion prevention for keeping sediment on site.
k. The Applicant shall show all proposed on-site private drainage facilities intended to discharge water run-off. Elements of this design shall include a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis verifying the adequacy of the facilities and identify any easements or structures required to properly convey the drainage. The construction of drainage structures shall comply with the standards set forth by the San Diego Regional Standard
Drawings.
l. Post Construction Best Management Practices meeting City and RWQCB Order No. R9-2013-001 requirements shall be
implemented in the drainage design.
m. No increased cross lot drainage shall be allowed.

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D. City Council Conditions:

I. N/A
I. ENFORCEMENT
Pursuant to SBMC 17.72.120(B) failure to satisfy any and all of the abovementioned conditions of approval is subject to the imposition of penalties as set forth in SBMC Chapters 1.16 and 1.18 in addition to any applicable revocation proceedings.

II. EXPIRATION
The Development Review Permit for the project will expire 24 months from the date of this Resolution, unless the Applicant has obtained building permits and has commenced construction prior to that date, and diligently pursued construction to completion. An extension of the application may be granted by the City Council according to SBMC 17.72.110.

III. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages, judgments, or costs, including attorney’s fees, against the City or its agents, officers, or employees, relating to the issuance of this permit including, but not limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this development approval and any environmental document or decision. The City will promptly notify the Applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding. The City may elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification.

In the event of such election, the Applicant shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event of a disagreement between the City and Applicant regarding litigation issues, the City shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter.

However, the Applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless such settlement is approved by the Applicant.

NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, you are hereby notified that the 90-day period to protest the imposition of the fees, dedications, reservations or other exactions described in this resolution commences on the effective date of this resolution. To protest the imposition of any fee, dedications, reservations or other exactions described in this resolution you must comply with the provisions of Government Code Section 66020. Generally the resolution is effective upon expiration of the tenth day following the date of adoption of this resolution, unless the resolution is appealed or called for review as provided in the Solana Beach Zoning Ordinance.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of April 2025, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers –
NOES: Councilmembers –
ABSENT: Councilmembers –
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers –
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LESA HEEBNER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ _______________________________ JOHANNA N. CANLAS, City Attorney ANGELA IVEY, City Clerk THIS DRAWING IS SUBJECT TO ACTUAL ON-SITE FIELD CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE DESIGN INTENT OF THIS DRAWING OR TO CONFORM TO LOCAL BUILDING CODES. All DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS ARE TO BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR. ANY DISCREPANCIES ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ DESIGNER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL 'DIG-ALERr TO LOCATE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OR STRUCTURES PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

NON•PLANTEO LANDSCAPE
AREA jPERVIOUS) W/
MULCH. NO IRRIGATION

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ARTIFlCIAl TURF
NOTE: NO IRRIGATION

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AREA [PERVIOUS) W/

MULCH, NO IRRIGATION
EXISTING FRUIT TREE !LEMON)
-TO REMAIN

EXISTING CORAL TREE TO
REMAIN

EXISTING CHINESE PISIACHE
TREE · TO BE REMOVED

PLANT PLAN

NON-PLANTED LANDSCAPE AREA
fPERVIOU.S) W/MULCH, NO IRRIGATION
EXISTING SAPOIE jMEXICAN APPLE) TREE •

TO REMAIN
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Plant List

EXISTING CHINESE PISTACHE
TREE . ro SE REMOVED
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SIDEYARO LANDSCAPE AREA [PERVIOUS],
EXISTING AR11FICIAL TURF & PAYERS TO REMAIN
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Qty Lalin Nome Common Name Size (unless noted) WUCOLS Plant factor / Overall Size / Notes 3 AQave 'Blue Flame
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2 Phormium 'Block Adder'
1 Phormun 'Dvskv Chier
3 Pnoonl\JfTI 'Dork DeWQhl'
11 Podocorpus henkelil
31 Rosox 1ceber •
57 Seneclo serpeN
75 Lomondro long,follo'LM300' P.P t 1.5420
0 Rabbit's Foot Fem Moderate IH z-~. W 2'-3')
Dusky Chef New Zealand Flax Modemle IH .t'-8', W A'-5'] Dari:. DellghT New Zeolor.d Aox Moderate IH 3'-4'. w 3'-5') LonQ Leaved Yenow-Wood Moderole fH. 25'-40'. w 15'-25' -Mon1 as 6' H. 31:fW hedge) lceb e1g Roie Moderole fH 4'·6'. w 3'·5')
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ALL PLANT MATERIAL SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE EXISTING !ALREADY PLANTED) UNLESS NOTED, THE TREES

IDENTIFIED WI DASHED GREEN CIRCULAR SYMBOLS HAVE EXISTED FOR MANY YEARS NOTE:

FOR SOILS REPORT INFORMATION & SOIL PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS- SEE NOTES !THIS SHEET! NOTES:

1. CONSTRUCTION PER CITY OF SOLANA BEACH APPROVED STANDARDS.

2. FOOTINGS. REINFORCEMENT, AND GROUT PER CITY OF SOLANA BEACH APPROVED STANDARDS.

W.A.YPOINT ANALYTICAL. LAB NO: 22-076-0Xl3-W A.TKINS RBIDENCE IDAIEO APRIL 21, 2022) ANA! YTICAL RESULTS AND COMMENlS
THE SA UNITY jEC@) ANO SOLUBLE SODIUM LEVELS ARE SAFELY LOW. THE SMALL AMOUt-11 Of SOLUBLE SODIUM PRESENT IS PROPERLY BALANCED BY CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM. AS INDICATED BY THE LOW SODIUM ABSORPllON RATIO (SARI OF I. I. THIS BALANCE IS IMPORTANT FOR SOIL STRUCTURE AND WATER INFILT RATION.

BORON IS SAFELY LOW FOR GENERAL ORN,a.MENT,a.L PLANTS MID Ml\ Y BE BfLOW OPTIMUM FOR PL.A.I'll NUTRITIONAL PURPOSES. IRRIGATION WATER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFTEN SUPPLIES SUFFICIENT BORON TO MEET PLANT NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THAT NUTRIENT. HOW EYER. If BORON IS LOW IN THE IRRIGATION WATER AND/OR PLANTS SHOW SYMPTOMS OF BORON DEFICIENCY AFTER THEY ARE WELL ES1A BU5HED.

CONSIDER AN APPLICATION OF A PRODUCT CONTAINING BORON Al THE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL RA TE.

BORON DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS OFTEN INCLUDE STUNTED OR DEFORMED YOUNGER GR:OWIH AND 'l!GHI"

INTERNODES
THE REACTION 0F THE SOIL IS MODERATELY ALKALINE Al 8.00N THE pH SCALE. W HICH COULD CAUSE MANY

PLANTS TO SHOW YELLOWING OF FOLIAGE BEGINNING WITH THE YOUNGER GROWTH QUALITATIVE LIME IS FAVORABLY LOW INDICATING THAT THE pH IS WEAKLY BUFFERED A UOWtNG FOR DOWNWARD pH ADJUSTMENT. INCORPORATING SOtt SULFUR ANO IRON SULFATE Will ADJUST THE pH DOWNWARD. THAT

CHANGE WILL HAPPEN SLOWLY AND PLANTS THAI ARE SELECTED FOR THIS PROJECT SHOULD BE TOLERANT OF ALKALINE SOIL CONDITIONS.

LOW NITROGEN RETRACTS FROM OTHERWISE FAVORABLE FERTIUTY. PHOSPHORUS IS SLIGHTLY BELOW OPIIMUM WHILE REMAINING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY NUTRIENTS ARE WELL SUPPLIED. IN THE MINOR ELEMENT GROUP, COPPER IS WELL SUPPLIED WHILE ZINC, MANGANESE. AND IRON ARE LOW THE TEXTURE OF THE SOIL REPRESENTED BY THIS SAMPLE IS VERY GRAVELLY LOAMY SAND' Wf!H GRAVEL IN THE 2-12MM RANGE COMPRISING OVER 35~ OF THE SOIL BY DRY WEIGHT. THIS. IN COMBINATION WITH WIDE DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICLE SIZES IN THE SAND CATEGORY, lNDICATES THAT THE SOIL AT THIS SITE WILL HAVE

STRONG TENDENCY TO CONSOLIDATE AND COMPACT THIS CAN IMPEDE DRAINAGE, AERATION, ANO ROOT DEVELOPMENT. ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT THE GRAVEL Will DECREASE ROOTING SPACE. SOD.. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CAN BE IMPROVED BY INCORPORATING ORGANIC AMENDMENT Al THE PROVIDED RATE AND DEPTH BUT ONLY TO A POINT. THE ESTIMATED WATER INFILTRATION RATE. WHICH MAY VARY WITH THE DEGREE OF SOIL COMPACTION, 15 A MODERATE0.23JNCHESPER HOUR ORGANIC CONTENT IS LOW AT 1.01% ON A

DRY WEIGHT BASIS
TRff AND SHRUB PIANIING GUIDE! JNfS
EXCAVATE PLANTING PITS Al LEAST TWICE THE DIAMETER Of THE ROOTBALL !HE TOP OF !HE ROOIBALL SHOULD BE AT OR SLIGHTY ABOVE FINAL GRADE TO IMPROVE SOIL CHEMISTRY. UNIFORMLY BLEND 1/2 LB OF SOIL SULFUR AND l LB OF IRON SULFATE PER CUBIC YARD OF BACKFILL LIMIT THE SOIL SULFUR 10 THE UPPER 12 INCHFS OF BACKFILL ONLY HANDLE IRON SULPHATE WITH CAUTION SINCE IT WILL SEVERELY STAIN MOJSl CONCRETE A SOIL BLEND CONSISTING OF NO MORE THAN 25~ BY VOLUME BY ORGANIC MATTER SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE UPPER ]2 INCHfS Of BACKFILL ONLY. SOIL BELOW THIS DEPTH SHOULD NOT CON'IAIN ANY ADDED ORGANIC MATTER BECAUSE Of THE THREAT OF PLANT DISEASE ANO/OR ANAEROBIC SOIL

CONDITIONS DEVELOPING
PLACE SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER TABLETS IN THF UPPER ]2 INCHES OF SACKFllLAT MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED RAlES

DO NOT COVER THE ORIGINAL ROOT BALL WITH OTHER SOIL IDEAU Y, A TEMPORARY SOIL BERM IS OFlEN CONSTRUCTED AROUND THE OUTER EDGE Of THE ROOTBALL TO HELP CHANNEL WATER INTO THE ROOT BALL AND THEN INTO SURROUNDING SOtl UNTIL ROOTS ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE BACKFU

AND THE ROOTBALL IS NO LONGER THE SOLE SOURCE OF WATER FOR THE PLANT IDEALLY, A WEED AND TURF FREE ZONE. PREFERASL.Y 2·3 Fl IN DIAMETER. SHOULD BE MA1NlAINED JUST BEYOND THE DIAMETER OF THE PLANTING HOLE A 2•4 INCH OEEP LAYER OF COARSE MULCH CAN BE PLACED AROUND THE !REE' OR SHRUB; MULCH SHOULD BEt:::EPl A MINIMUM OF 4-6 INCHESAWAY

FROM THE TRUNK
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UNIFORMLY BROADCAST AMMONIUM SULFATE (21-0-0) AT A RATE OF 5 LBS PER 100050 Fl THE FIRST APPLICATION SHOULD OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS AFTER PLANTING. WITH REPEAT APPUCAIIONS EVERY 60 OAYS OR AS GROWTH AND COLOR DICTATE IN EARLY FALL AND SPR ING, SUSSTnUIE A COMPLETE FERTILIZER SUCH AS 16·6-8, OR EQUAL, FOR THE AMMONIUM SULFATE 121-0-0) AT A RATE OF 6LBS PER ICXX) SQ Fl. TO ENSURE CONTINUING SUPPLIES OF PHOSPHORUS AND POIASSIUM FOLLOW EACH FERTILIZATION WITH A THOROUGH IRRIGATK)N WHEN PLANTS HAVE BECOME WELL ESTABLISHED, FERilllZER APPLICATIONS CAN BE

LESS FREQUENT
AS NOTED ABOVE. SOME OF !HE MICRONUTRJENTS ARE BELOW OPTIMUM WHEN THESE NUTRIENTS ARE LOW.

ESPECIALLY IN AN ALKALINE SOIL. DEFICIENCIES CAN SOMETIMES SHOW IN THE PLANTS f OEFICIENCES SHOW ONCE PLANTS HAVE BECOME ESTA.BUSHED, THEY MAY BE ADDRESSED UPON THE FIRST StGN OF DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS OF MAGANESE DEFICIENCY MAY BE SEEN AS A GENERAL LOSS OF COLOR IN THE YOUNG LEAi/ES.

FOltOWED BY YELLOWING BETWEEN VEINS AND BR0WN1SH-8LACK SPOTS APPEARING IRON AND ZINC DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS ARE OFTEN CHARACTERIZED BY YEUOW. ALMOST WHITE. INTERVEINAL CHLOROSIS ON THE YOUNGEST GROWTH IF THESE SYMPTOMS ARE APPARENT ONCE PLANTS ARE ESlABUSHED. !HEN APPLICATION OF IRON. ZINC, AND/OR MANGANESE CHELATE Al THE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL RATE MAY IMPROVE APPEARANCE CHELA.TES ARE GENERALLY MORE EFFECTIVE ON Al.KAUNE SOILS THAN SOME OF THE

OTHER FORMS OF TRACE ELEMENTS
THE ABOVE INFORMATION rs A SUMMARY OF THE CRITICAL INFORMATION. FOR FULL REPOR'l/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE REPORT FOR fUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT WAYPOINI ANALYTICAL (1-'11 4-282-8'1'17] NOTE:

THIS PROJECT SHALL CONFORM TO THE LA TEST
EDITIONS 120191 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE. UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE. AND CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE I BASED ON THE 2017 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE!, AND CITY &
COUNTY LAWS AND ORDINANCES.

NOTE:

FINISHED GRADE- ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS SHALL

BE FINISH GRADED TO REMOVE ROCKS AND TO

ENSURE SURFACE DRAINAGE AWA Y FROM

BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT STATEMENT

I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS CONTAINED IN THE CITY'S WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS. I HAVE

PREPARED THIS PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE REGULATIONS AND THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL. I CERTIFYTHATTHE PLAN IMPLEMENTS THOSE REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
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IRRIGATION LEGEND

SYMBOL MFR MODEL COMMENTS DEJAIL
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HYDROZONE NO 8 fLOW USE, DRIP IRRIGATION}
WATER USE CALCU LATIONS TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA !IRRIGATED) 3192.050 ft MAWA::: jE!o)(062Jl!ETAF x LA) .,.[11-ETAF) x SLAJJ
MAWA::: 25 42 [10.55 X 31920).,. [!1-0 5.5) x 180JI • 44,627.3.5 GALLONS PER YEAR ETWU = ET ox 0.62xEl,._F xHYDROZONE AREA '
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1" BACKFtOW 12.0 PSI
PIPE /MAINLINE) 2.0 PSI
1" CONTROL VALVE 2.5 PSI
Plf'E !LATERAL) 3.5 P51
MISC.LOSSES 2.3 P51
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TOTAL PRESSURE LOSS 24.8 P51
PRESSURE AT HEAD 40.2 PSI
MINIMUM PRESSURE 10 OPERATE 21.8 P51
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KING BROS LINE SIZE SPRING/SWING INLINE CHECK VAL VE AS REQUIRED APPROVED DOMESTIC WATER MElER BY OWNER - PER LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR HUNTER WIRELESS SOLAR SYNC .. WCC-SEN IMOUNT TO FENCE/WALL UNOBSTRUCTED BY D6/4 OVERHEAD BLOCKAGE) - INSTALL PER MFG. INSTRUCTIONS RAINBIRD AIR VAC !INSTALL ,._THIGH POINl IN EACH ZONE) D1/5 RAINB!RO FLUSH VALVE flNSTALLAT LOW POINT IN EACH ZONE) D2/5 WATTS 70 SERIES PRESSURE REGULATOR 1N A GREEN 6"ROUNO VALVE BOX D7/4 MODEL 3.5XL - ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAl:ER - AS REQUIRED [ZONES WHERE ZURN WILKINS CONTROL VALVE IS LOCATED ,._1 LOWER ELEV ... llON TH,._N !RRIG ... lED SYS'TEMI - (OR 021, mu,
INSTALL DRIP TUBE Gi SURFACE W/ LINES tll 1 'Z"O.C. (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER OR SOllS REPORIJ • COVERED W/ MULCH IN SHRUB AREAS, STAPLE TO GROUND Al 36" 0 C CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY HIGH ANO LOW POINTS FOR LOCATK)N OF AIR/I/ACS & FLUSH VAL I/ES jAS REQUIRED} PROVIDE TWO EXTRA 3/4" DRIP VALVES FOR POT IRRIGATION (ONE FRONT. ONE REAR) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONNECT EXISTNG SLOPE VALi/ES TO NEW CONTROLLER & MAINLINE (AS REQUIRED)

CONTROLLER RUN TIMES SHRUB- DRIP
MODERATE WATER USE SANDY LOAM - DRIP .50 GAL./HR
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MONTH I JAN I FEB I MAR. I APR I MAY I JUN I JUL. I AUG. I SEP. I OCT. I NOV I DEC MAXIMUM MINUTES PER SlART TIME I "I " I " I "I 44 1 44 I " I "I u I 44 I 44 I " SIART TIMES PER WEEK• I 3 I 3 I ' I 5 I • I 7 I a I 7 I 5 I ' I 3 I 3 '" - TOTAL MINUTES PER WEEK I 132 I 132 I 176 I 220 I 264 I JOB [ 352 I 308 I 220 I 176 l 132 I 132 • SlART TIMES PER WEEK MAY NOi EQUAL DAVS PER WEEK. MULTIPLE START "TIMES PER DAY MAY BE NEEDED TO AVOID RUNOFF
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CONTRACTOR SHALL ADJUST THE ABOVE SCHEDULE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD AS FOLLOWS RUN ALL STATIONS USING THE ABOVE RUN TIME EACH DAY TO KEEP THE SOIL OPTIMALLY MOIST AT All TIMES DURING THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF ESTABLISHMENT
AOJUSl EACH STATION AS NECESSARY FOR ACTUAL srrE CONDITIONS Al NO TIME SHALL RUN-Off BE PERMITTED. ADJUST START TIMES "TO ACCOMOOATE LOCAL SOIL PROFILES SMART CQNlRQUfll NOJfS
THE ABOVE SCHEDULE tS A GUIDE ONLY
DO NOT OVERRIDE SMARl CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
CONTRACTOR SH ... LL FOLLOW MFR. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INPUT OF ALL IRRIGATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHEDULING. INCLUDING PRECIPITATION RATES, PLANT lYPES, SOIL PROFILE. SLOPE. ETC

IRRIGATION NOTES
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THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN, COORDINATE ANO PAY FOR ANY ANO ALL PERMITS AND ALL INSPECTIONS AS

REQUIRED
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONS!aLE ANO UAat.E FOR ANY ENCROACHMENT INTO ADJAC~T PROPERTY.

RIGHI-Of-WAYS. EASEMENTS. SETBACKS. OR ANY OTHER LEGAL PROPERTY RESTRICHONS Ef1HER MARKED OR

UNMARKED
IT SHALL 8E THE RESPONSIB1Lf1Y OF THE CONTRACTOR TO FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF/HERSELF WITH All UNDERGROUND UTLITIES CONTRACTOR SH,._ll REPA!R/REPlACE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. ANY DAMAGE TO

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES THAT MAY OCCUR
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE ANO LIABLE FOR ANY ANO All DAMAGES TO OPERATIONS OR WORI: OF OTHER CONTR ... CTORS CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF ACTll/f11ES WITH ALL

AGENCIES AND OTHER TRADES
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL CONOIJIONS ANO DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON PLANS Al THE SITE PRIOR 10 COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK All DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ANO Cf1Y INSPECTOR FOR DIRECTION ANY CONHNUATION Of WORK IS AT THE CONTRACTOR'S RISK. ... NO

EXPENSE
THE CONTR ... CTOR SH ... LLONLY APPLY SUFFICIENT WATER TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY GROWTH OF THE PLANT MATERIAL. ,._T NO TIME WILL THE CONTRACTOR APPLY WATER AT A RATE Of FREQUENCY WHICH CAUSES RUNOFF OR

SOIL SATURATION

REFER TO DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF ALL COMPONENTS THE WORK SHOWN ON THESE PLANS IS DIAGRAMATIC, All ITEMS /1.E CONTROLLERS. VALVES. M,._!NLINES, SLEEVES.

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CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ AGENDA ITEM # C.1.

STAFF REPORT

CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Alyssa Muto, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2025
ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Department
SUBJECT: City Council Review of Draft Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025/26
BACKGROUND:

The FY 2025/26 Work Plan, when approved, will be a guiding document that includes all of the City Council’s priority projects. New to this Work Plan, is the incorporation of the five main local legislative priorities as outlined in the City’s recently adopted Legislative Policy. These priorities are Affordable Housing and Livable Communities; Transportation and Mobility; Environmental Sustainability and Energy; Youth, Senior and Community Well-Being; and General Governance and Fiscal Responsibility. While presented under the four key concepts previously used to organize the Work Plan, the FY 2025/26 Work Plan will be revised prior to adoption to group all projects and programs under the five legislative priorities.

This item is before City Council to provide an update on the completion of deliverables, milestones, projects, and programs as approved in the FY 2024/25 Work Plan, as well as initiate public input, discussion and direction on the development and content of the FY 2025/26 Work Plan. Staff will revise the Work Plan, and return to Council for additional review and refinement in May. The final version of the FY 2025/26 Work Plan will be brought back to Council for adoption along with the FY 2025/26 Budget Update at the June 18, 2025, Council meeting.

DISCUSSION:

Over the last year, the City Council and City Staff have progressed and completed a number of items within the City’s FY 2024/25 Work Plan, adopted in June 2024. This item is being brought before City Council to provide an update on the work completed on the numerous City priorities, and to receive input and feedback from the Council and public on the draft FY 2025/26 Work Plan. Where available, Staff has included the estimated costs and timeframes associated with various priority items. In addition to including the estimated costs, certain items were separated into phases, pending funding. All prioritized items in the FY 2025/26 Work Plan have been updated by Staff based on the progress April 23, 2025
FY 2025/2026 Draft Work Plan

made throughout FY 2024/25. A redlined, track changes draft Work Plan has been included as Attachment 1 for this initial review and discussion.

As mentioned in the Background section, the final Work Plan document will look different than in years past. Staff is still developing the framework of the new version to coincide with, and support, the newly adopted Legislative Policy. The attached draft Work Plan is simply intended to provide an update to the existing Priority Items, incorporate those items added during Council meetings throughout the last year, and the addition of new Priority Items identified by Staff for discussion and direction. Once Staff receives feedback from the Council on this document, those revisions will be made and incorporated into the new format under the five Legislative Priorities for review for the next time Council reviews in May.

CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

Not a project as defined by CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for the projects contained in the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan vary from project to project. Some of the potential projects will have cost implications and estimates have been provided for consideration.

WORK PLAN:

This item is an update to the current Work Plan and recommendations for next year’s Work Plan.

OPTIONS:
• Receive the update on the FY 2024/25 Work Plan and review and discuss potential modifications to the draft FY 2025/26 Work Plan and provide direction to Staff.

CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive the update on the FY 2024/25 Work Plan and initiate discussion and public input on the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan. _________________________
Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Draft FY 2025/26 Work Plan (red-lined)

2. Public Comment Correspondence

COUNCIL WORK PLAN

FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025-2026
Table of Contents
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT………………………………………………………………..3
MISSION STATEMENT………………………………………………………………………4
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES……………………………………………………………….…..4
COMMUNITY CHARACTER……………………………………………………………….. 5
A. Land Use & Planning.......................................................................................5 B. Capital Projects .............................................................................................12 ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS…………………………………………………..2925
A. STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL.............................................................2925 B. City Initiatives ..........................................................................................3529 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY……………………………………………………4033
A. Policy Development ................................................................................4033 FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY……………………………………………………………….. 4336
A. Economic Development..........................................................................4336 B. Facility Asset Management.....................................................................4437 C. CalPERS Future Liability.........................................................................4538 D. OPEB Future Liability..............................................................................4639 ONGOING PRIORITIES & MONITORING………………………………………………..4740

1. Affordable Housing and Livable Communities

2. Transportation and Mobility

3. Environmental Sustainability and Energy

4. Youth, Senior, and Community Well-being

5. General Governance and Fiscal Responsibility
3 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1 ---- TBD – Will be included with Final Work Plan
4 MISSION STATEMENT
To have an efficient and effective City Government that works to balance fiscal sustainability while maintaining environmental sustainability, quality of life and community character.

STRATEGIC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
To be updated in final Work Plan with the following legislative priority sections.

1. Affordable Housing and Livable Communities

2. Transportation and Mobility

3. Environmental Sustainability and Energy

4. Youth, Senior, and Community Well-being

5. General Governance and Fiscal Responsibility
Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
5 COMMUNITY CHARACTER
A. Land Use & Planning

1. General Plan Updates
Summary: The City’s first General Plan was originally adopted in 1988. Individual elements of the General Plan, including Land Use, Circulation, Noise, and Housing have been reviewed and revised over time. The Circulation and Land Use Elements were updated and adopted by the City Council on November 19, 2014, and the Environmental Impact Report was certified at that same meeting. The Housing Element was last updated in 2021, and covers the time period of April 15, 2021, to April 14, 2029. Annual reporting is conducted for the City’s Housing Element implementation. The next component of the General Plan is a required update to the Safety Element to ensure consistency with the recent San Diego County Hazard Mitigation Plan update, State legislation, and the SANDAG’s Regional Plan.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Update Density Bonus Ordinance. Completed
A. Issue RFP for 1
st City Housing site Completed..

B. Issue RFI for 1st City housing site and 2
nd RFP for City housing site.

C. Develop permit ready ADU program and plans.

D. Update Zoning Ordinance related to first floor commercial uses.

E. Upon the release of the local Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones VHFHS maps by the State, the City will bring forward Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for adoption.Will be completed before July 1.

F. Conduct public meeting to review Highway 101 Specific Plan for any regulatory, policy or program updates.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The implementation of the policies and programs contained in the City’s Housing Element is a multi-year project. The costs are predominantly Staff time to draft and implement policies and programs. Where possible Staff will seek additional grant funding to assist with the implementation of this project. With respect to the ADU Permit Ready Program, the City projects an approximate cost of $100,000 for the purchase of plan sets for use by residents for standard studio and one-bedroom ADU designs. No additional funding is expected to be needed for FY 20242025/2526.

2. South Sierra Mixed Use Affordable Housing Project
Summary: In 2014, the City Council approved the Hitzke Development Corporation mixed use affordable housing project on South Sierra Avenue on a City-owned parking lot. The - - -
Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
6 project as adopted includes commercial space and parking, ten (10) affordable housing units and associated parking, and 31 replacement public parking spaces. Following approval of the project, significant delays were encountered including a legal challenge against the City and Hitzke Development Corporation, where the City prevailed at both the lower court and the Court of Appeals. During this delay, construction costs increased and the inability of the Applicant to obtain required affordable housing funding, including State and County grants, resulted in Hitzke providing notice to the City in November 2020, that the project was no longer going forward for construction.

On February 24, 2021, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Applicant provided to the City electronic copies of all plans prepared for the project. The City’s objective is to pursue development of the project pursuant to the prepared plans and approvals through issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP). This project would provide needed affordable housing adjacent to neighborhood services, including transit and commercial uses, and would further implement the goals of the Solana Beach Housing Element and the General Plan. Additionally, this project if built, could also satisfy obligations from a settlement agreement from the 1990s related to provision of deed-restricted affordable housing units in the City.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Update building permit plans for review/approval and construction.

B. Prepare and issue an RFP for solicitation of affordable housing developers. Completed B. Issue RFI for RFP of this affordable housing site.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Development of RFI for RFP and solicitation affordable housing site can be completed with City Staff time. Additional costs may be incurred through the bid review process; any additional budget allocations will be brought before the Council for authorization.

3. Customer Assistance Program Improvements
Summary: A number of City technology and process improvements have been geared toward greater customer service, flexibility for commercial uses, and permit streamlining.

Among those recent improvements the Community Development Department has budgeted a full-time planner position to develop and support an Applicant Assistance Program (AAP).

This program and assigned Staff is focused on assisting the community in navigating the sometimes-complex process for permit applications, plan transmittals, code compliance complaints, etc. The program will be expanded to include the creation ofcontinue to refine DRP Guidelines and Toolkit that will include a development checklist and cost estimate worksheet to help property owners navigate the development review process based on the type of project that is being proposed.

In an effort to help streamline the permit process and online payments for a variety of services including business certificates, building permits, parking citations, and allow for online payments and tracking, Staff researched various online permit tracking systems. In June of 2017, the City Council authorized the purchase of TRAKiT software and Staff has Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
7 been working with a contractor to customize the tracking program for the City. The City went live with the TRAKiT program in July 2019. Subsequently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has implemented digital submittals and TRAKiT went live for improved intake and routing while navigating remote work and social distancing. The City has implemented online credit card payments for Summer Day Camp and Junior Guard registration, as well as business certificate renewals and new photovoltaic/solar permit issuance. and are working on expanding this service to TOT payments and business licenses. Staff continues to work on additional online permit application, issuance and payment processing The next phase series of TRAKiT will be expandinged the online application and permitting will include tracking system to be outward facing to integrate the electronic filing and processing of permits for reroofing, water heaters and electrical panel upgrade and plans for furtherto further improve customer service and permit streamlining.

As part of the TRAKiT program, the City also purchased “My Community”, a stand-alone smart phone app that works with the City’s website to include relevant information for residents including City contacts, calendar of events and information regarding City government departments and services. In addition, it allows for the community to report location-specific issues such as graffiti, potholes, trash accumulation and broken sidewalks instantaneously to Staff. Since going live in November 2018, this program has resulted in a more efficient and effective way to report issues to the correct city departments.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Develop a citizen Guidelines and Toolkit Completed a fee calculator to assistthat applicants in navigating City permitting processmay use to estimate building permit fees for a project prior to submitting an application.

B. Implement an additional on-line application and payment process for business certificates and permits.

C. Prepare an annual report to Council on the My Community app including such things as usage, response time and highest reported issues.

C.D. Analyze Hhiringe an in- house Building Inspector/Official.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: A The new planner Building position has been allocated and assigned towould implementing the AAP and developing the DRP Guidelines and Toolkit can be completed with City Staff timebe tasked to further implement and update building processes in an effort to improve customer service response times. The new staff position would result in more office hours available to the public than currently contracted. The position would be paid for by reducing professional service expenditures to the City’s 3rd party building services consultant. Initial cost of software purchase was approximately $196,000 with annual maintenance costs of $38,000-$40,000.

4. Outdoor Dining Regulations
Summary: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain restrictions were modified to assist the business community during the difficult economic times, and to allow residents and visitors to continue to safely utilize certain services such as restaurants, bars, beauty salons, and I - _ _ _ - _- _ -__ _
Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
8 exercise/wellness businesses outdoors and with appropriate social distancing. These specific businesses were allowed to temporarily expand into outdoor areas including sidewalks and parking lots (public and private) to provide additional space, especially during the times when indoor operations were not allowed. Due to the popularity of certain businesses, mainly restaurants, the City Council has directed the City Manager to prepare draft requirements and regulations to permanently allow these outdoor operations, including ways to mitigate potential issues to parking, noise, safety, aesthetics and other foreseeable areas. In Spring 2024 staff worked with the City Council subcommittee to refine and update Temporary Use Permit (TUP) development standards and regulations related to Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Cafés. The new provisions were implemented in July 2024 and staff has been working with each of the existing dining establishments to update the respective permits that would be in conformance with the new TUP regulations.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Bring forward draft regulations to City Council for consideration.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: Development of draft regulations can be completed with City Staff time. Additional consultant services for parking counts, noise monitoring or other potential areas of impacts listed above could require additional budget allocations.

5. Local Coastal Program/Land Use Plan Adoption and Preparation of the Local Implementation Plan
Summary: The City prepared a Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan (LUP) which was certified by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) on March 7, 2012, and subsequently adopted by the City Council in February 2013. At the time of adoption, the City Council also directed City Staff to prepare a Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) to modify some of the provisions in the LUP relating primarily to bluff top development, shoreline protection and private beach access ways. The CCC approved the City’s LUPA in January 2014, and incorporated 12 additional CCC-initiated modifications. The City then prepared at the direction of the CCC, a update to the 2010 Draft Mitigation Fee Study The certified LUP includes a requirement to update the 2010 Draft Mitigation Fee Study prepared by the City. In January 2014, the CCC awarded the City a grant in the amount of $120,000 for use by the City in updating the draft fee study to reflect the policies in the Certified LUP. An updated public recreation impact fee study and draft LUPA was submitted to the CCC on April 29, 2016, and approved by the CCC with modifications. The City Council adopted the modification on November 13, 2018; CCC Executive Director concurrence was received on December 13, 2018. City Staff continues to work on the draft LIP that would geographically segment the bluff top properties from the rest of the City and Title 19 has been reserved for the “Coastal Zone” provisions associated with the LCP/LIP.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Conduct engagement and prepare a draft LIP and Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) to correct zoning information within the approved LUP.

Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
9 Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: The estimated budget proposed for FY 20242025/25 26 to continue the LCP Local Implementation Plan efforts is approximately $90,000 programmed for consultant services for adjunct planning services and document assistance.

6. Eden Gardens Specific Plan/Overlay
Summary: The Eden Gardens Master Streetscape Plan was adopted April 17, 1995, and is a document that provides guidance on the public improvements desired in the area. The scope of the Specific Plan or creation of a zoning overlay could contain design guidelines and development standards specific to the La Colonia de Eden Gardens neighborhood. The planning process would involve community input and could include engaging a qualified design professional. In November 2019, Staff conducted a community meeting and received input regarding concerns and issues the community had been facing that can be used to identify and prepare a comprehensive guiding plan for the Eden Gardens community.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Initiate a planning process to explore a comprehensive guiding plan for the community that can provide further design and setback regulations to maintain the historic and cultural history of the neighborhood.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: Public engagement and development of planning overlay regulations can be completed with City Staff time.

7. Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Ordinance Update
Summary: The City’s current Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit regulations allow for the rental of any residentially zoned dwelling unit, other than Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including detached single-family residences, condominiums, duplexes, twinplexes, townhomes and multi-family dwellings. Since adoption of the City’s STVR regulations, the soaring popularity of vacation rental hosting websites has resulted in a proliferation of STVRs throughout the San Diego region. On an annual basis, Staff handles a variety of complaints regarding STVRs and their impacts to local neighborhoods including noise, parking and unruly guests. In order to maintain an appropriate balance of housing stock dedicated to residents and also to visitor accommodations, the City will evaluate the City’s Short Term Vacation Rental Permit regulations for potential amendments. A key focus should be on maintaining long-term rental stock in the community.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Evaluate existing STVR Permit regulations for modifications.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: Development of draft regulations can be completed with City Staff time.

Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
10 8. Electric Bicycle (E-Bike) Safety and Education Program Summary: The proliferation of E-Bikes in the city has resulted in both positive and negative impacts on the community. E-Bikes reduce daily miles traveled in vehicles, promote a healthy lifestyle and provide a convenient and clean mode of transportation around the community. E-Bikes can help riders of all ages, skills and physical abilities live more active lives. However, there are significant safety concerns that have arisen as the popularity of EBikes has exploded. The City would like to continue to promote the use of E-Bikes in the community but also create a safe environment for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The continued education of both E-Bike riders and the public is paramount to a harmonious community that can both foster clean alternative modes of transportation while protecting the health and safety of the residents.

FY 20245/265 Actions:

A. Continue the partnership with the San Diego County Bike Coalition and BikeWalkSolana to provide E-Bike safety educational workshops and practical exercises throughout the community. These trainings should incorporate driver education related to bikes and EBikes safety as laws are constantly changing. Completed and On-Going B. Collaborate with the local schools to provide educational opportunities and potentially a permit program for E-Bike riders. Completed and On-Going C. Partner with the local bicycle shops on educational opportunities when E-Bikes are purchased. Coordinate/communicate ongoing educational workshops/seminars to bike shops to distribute when e-bikes are sold.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: There are costs associated with partnering with the San Diego County Bike Coalition for the education and training programs.

These costs are estimated at approximately $610,000 per year.

9. Charter City Analysis
Summary: The City is a General Law City under California Constitution and state statutes.

When incorporated as a City in 1986, the governance was constructed as a General Law, relying on the State legislative structures, and when delegated, the City developed regulations and policies, such as with land use and other municipal code regulations. While reliant on the state constitutional framework, since becoming a city, there have been an increasingly strong legislative trend at the State level to address systemic, and statewide issues from everything such as public health, commercial operations, land use, housing, and homelessness. While there are many benefits, some of these legislative actions can conflict with the needs or priorities of local municipalities. The City Council has directed the City Manager to further review the opportunities, limitations, benefits and timelines for consideration of initiating a ballot measure for a vote of the public to consider changing the City from a General Law City to a Charter City.

Community Character Priorities
Land Use & Planning
11 FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Analyze and report to the Council on the opportunities, limitations, benefits and timelines for consideration of becoming a Charter City.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Analysis of the process and potential outcomes can be completed with City Staff time.

10. Synthetic Drug Substance Prohibition
Summary: Synthetic substances, commonly referred to as Bath Salts or Spice, are documented that when consumed to cause hallucinations, agitation, psychosis, aggression, suicidal tendencies, among other things. While newly created drugs often go unregulated in California due to testing and other regulatory requirements, many of these substances are given emergency scheduling under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The City Council has directed the City Manager to develop appropriate regulatory language to be considered by the Council to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, distribution and/or possession of Federal Schedule I drugs, including novel synthetic drugs.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Develop proposed regulatory language to be considered for adoption by the Council.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Development of draft regulations can be completed with Staff time.

11. Legislative Platform and Lobbying
Summary: Legislative priorities for the City are generally reflected throughout this Work Plan. The following is a list of actions that should be conducted on an annual basis and with regular review to ensure new and pending legislation is being responded to in a manner consistent with the City’s priorities and regulations.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Update Legislative Priority List for Council Consideration. Completed and On-Going B. Develop policy on priority topic areas to support/advocate. Completed and On-Going C. Continue to work with lobbyists to promote City agenda. Completed and On-Going D. Engage representatives and submit letters to further City and regional priorities.

Completed and On-Going
E. Adopt City ordinances and policies to respond to and remain compliant with changes in law. Completed and On-Going
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: The City’s lobbyists are is engaged at an amount not to exceed $ 35,421.44 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and a total estimated an amount not to exceed approximately $107,00036,089.87 for Fiscal Year 2025/- 2026.

Community Character Priorities
Capital Projects
12 B. Capital Projects

1. Marine Safety Center
Summary: The existing Marine Safety Center is inadequate to continue to serve the community and beach visitors into the future. The current facility is dilapidated with design deficiencies that don’t meet the current needs of our lifeguards with respect to storage, operations, and technology, as well as facilities for persons of different genders/identities and ADA compliant improvements. A needs assessment study was completed in June 2017, which determined that the best alternative was to demolish the existing building and construct a new building.

A Professional Services Agreement with an architectural consultant was approved in October 2018, to develop a preliminary site and building design for a new Marine Safety Center. Following a community meeting in February 2019, to kick off the project, the City consultant prepared three design options that were presented to the Council during a public hearing in November 2019. During this meeting, the Council directed Staff to pursue an above-ground design option. In October 2020, the City Manager returned to Council to present a revised conceptual above-ground design incorporating feedback and input received at the previous City Council meeting. This design was further refined to include a lifeguard observation tower at the bottom of the ramp per the direction of the Council.

In April 2022, the City worked with the consultant to have story poles installed for the threedimensional footprint of the proposed building. During this period, City Staff met with impacted residents to assess potential view impairments. Photo simulations were also prepared and presented to the City Council on February 2023. After receiving testimony from the public, City Council provided further direction to the City Manager to modify the proposed design to minimize view impacts without jeopardizing the operational needs for the Lifeguard Station. Several iterations of the proposed design have been presented to the City Council, including in November 2023 and January 2024. During each public hearing, comments were received from the Council, general public, including the nearby property owners, to further refine the design in order to minimize the potential view impacts. Council directed Staff in January 2024 to erect Following Council direction, a second set of story poles based on the most recent design presented to Council were installed in October 2024.

The City intends to install the story poles following the peak summer season to minimize impact to both summer Lifeguard operations and park activities. During the interim, the City will begin the work to obtain necessary City Development Review Permit (DRP)/Structure Development Permit (SDP), and will initiate discussions with the Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit. As part of thea public hearing during the December 11, 2024, City Council meeting, Council found the project exempt from CEQA and approved a Development Review Permit (DRP)/Site Development Permit (SDP) for the replacement of the Marine Safety Center.

The next step for the project is to submit a Coastal Development Permit application to the California Coastal Commission. Upon receipt of the necessary permits and environmental Community Character Priorities
Capital Projects
13 compliance, the City will prepare final engineering and construction design documents to be released for bid for construction. While allocation of funding for construction of the Marine Safety Facility is still pending, throughout the next phases, the City will be exploring the availability of grant funding and/or alternative approaches for this significant public capital investment to ensure construction of this project can start at the earliest possible time given the remaining regulatory and financial requirements for this important City facility project.

There are several actions for future years that are unscheduled at this time. Once construction funding is identified, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) can be submitted to the California Coastal Commission. Since the CDP is only valid for three years (a two-year initial term and a one-year extension), Staff doesn’t want to obtain the CDP until there is some certainty that construction can start before the CDP expires. Environmental studies and clearance will be performed during the final design stage. Throughout all phases of the project, Staff will continue to look for grant funding for construction of the new Marine Safety Center.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Install new story poles based on updated design from January 2024. COMPLETED B. Provide revised photo simulations of potential view claims for Council’s consideration.COMPLETED
C. Initiate coordination with the Coastal Commission Staff on the proposed project design.

D. Prepare environmental documentation and any additional technical studies.

E. Submit Coastal Development Permit application to the California Coastal Commission.Prepare final engineering and construction design documents F. Prepare construction drawings for permitting. COMPLETED D.G. Seek grant funding for the construction of the new Marine Safety Center.Research and apply for grant funding opportunities
E. Obtain City Development Review Permit (DRP)/Structure Development Permit (SDP).

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: As part of the update in January 2024, the City Council authorized an increase to the PSA with the Consultant (domusstudio) in the amount of $500,000. This budget allocation will carry forward into FY 2024/25 2025/26 to allow the project to progress through the entitlement and permitting process, including receipt of an engineering cost estimate for a construction bid solicitation.

It is anticipated that additional funding will be necessary in future fiscal years to complete the state permitting and go out to a competitive bid for construction. At this time, construction funding has not been identified. Council authorized a transfer of $1,000,000 in surplus Measure S funds at the end of FY2023/24 to the CIP fund towards future construction costs for the Marine Safety Building.

An additional $700,000 in design services and an additional $1,000,000 in future construction costs are expected to be appropriated in the FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget from Measure S funds.

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14 2. Highland Drive Median Project (Complete)
Summary: This project will provide drought-tolerant landscape improvements to the medians on Highland Drive, south of Lomas Santa Fe in front of the Country Club, that were constructed in 2023. CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2025.

FY 2024/25 Actions:

A. Develop landscaping plans using a palette of drought-tolerant non-invasive plants with a cost estimate.

B. Conduct bid and implement landscaping and associated irrigation.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/25: Preliminary tasks will be performed by in-house Staff; construction costs are estimated at $80,000.

3. La Colonia Park Improvements
Summary: In 2006, a community-based La Colonia Park Needs Assessment Advisory Committee developed recommendations for improvements throughout La Colonia Park, which included among other improvements, ADA-compliant ramps and access through the park and facilities. The City completed the conceptual design for the park improvements in December 2009 and preliminary design of the park in September 2010.

Over the last year, the City has worked on a complete renovation of the Tot Lot at La Colonia Park. On May 22, 2024, the City had the grand re-opening of the newly renovated playground. The playground was designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring children of all abilities can enjoy all of the play features. Wheelchair-accessible equipment, groundlevel activities, and inclusive play elements were integrated into this diverse and inclusive City facility. Since the original La Colonia Master Plan (LCMP) was completed, three components of the LCMP were built as separate projects. Construction of the Veteran’s Honor Courtyard was completed in May 2016, construction of the La Colonia Skate Park was completed in April 2019 and the new tot lot playground was completed in May 2024 With the City’s purchase of the property immediately north of the skate park, there was a need to re-evaluate the property and existing park, and the needs and priorities. The Council approved a PSA for updating the La Colonia Master Plan in February 2022, and a public workshop was held in February 2023 to gather community input on priorities and needs for design, operations, and facilities onsite. An update was Updates were provided to the City Council in March 2024 and February 2025. While work continues on the larger Master plan document, Staff has prepared a conceptual drawing of potential interim improvements that could be implemented before the full LCMP is completed and construction funding is identified. These interim improvements include passive uses of the the vacant lot north of the La Colonia Skate Park and may include features such as minor grading to facilitate pedestrian access from the existing park, decomposed granite walkways, seating, grass Community Character Priorities
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15 area, maintaining existing mature trees and landscape and irrigation improvements, at which Council authorized an additional $70,000 for architectural services to refine the conceptual design alternatives based on the public and Council feedback and to receive additional input from key stakeholders.

While ongoing maintenance and smaller facility and park improvements are programmed, the City continues to seek additional funding for expansion, park improvements, including ADA-compliant renovations in compliance with the City’s ADA Transition Plan.

FY 2024/25 2025/26 Actions:

A. Explore potential opportunities and conceptual design to integrate the City-owned vacant property to the north of the park. Completed
B. Update the La Colonia Park Master Plan to incorporate the additional property and to reflect any adjustments to the adopted plan. Will be completed C. Explore potential to grade and sod the vacant property for interim use while long-term plans are finalized. Will be completed
D. Conduct routine maintenance and improvements to existing buildings (recreation center, offices, Heritage Museum) and grounds (skate park, basketball court, tot lot) as needed. Completed
A. Outreach and design for the new City building to include youth and senior center.

B. Heritage Museum: Prepare a construction bid package (RFB) for roof repairs, fascia repairs, and various other building improvements at the museum. Conduct bid process and complete construction
C. Determine feasibility of interim building solutions to open community center main entrance and install new windows. This would include the relocation of the “Tress of Life” that celebrates the founding families of the La Colonia neighborhood.

D. Identify interim outdoor improvements around trellis and courtyard area.

E. Install Eecho/noise control in the Hall Room
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The incorporation of the vacant property north of La Colonia Park into the overall Master Plan has been allocated, in the amount of approximately $125,000 to date. The additional $70,000 authorized by Council in March 2024, is expected to be sufficient for the continued outreach and engagement, as well as conceptual design plans. The La Colonia Park Master Plan update can be completed with City Staff time. The total Capital Improvement Plan costs for La Colonia Park Improvements is estimated to cost $913,000, with $500,000 from Measure S Funds, $300,0000 from Public Development Impact Fees Fund, $66,000 from Facilities Replacement Fund; expected to be appropriated in the FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 Adopted and $47,000 Facilities Replacement Fund available in FY 2024/25 Budget that will be rolled over as well. The interim improvements to the vacant lot, community center entrance, and outdoor courtyard are anticipated to cost approximately $55800,000. This amount is expected to be appropriated in the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Adopted Budget. With respect to the existing park maintenance and improvements, the replacement of the A/C for the Community Center is estimated to cost $3015,000, the purchase of an HVAC Control System is estimated to cost $6,000; the echo/noise control for the Hall room is estimated to Community Character Priorities
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16 cost $30,000; and the roof and fascia repairs is estimated to cost $47,000; this funding is already identified in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.

4. Traffic Calming Projects
Summary: A number of locations for traffic calming improvements, including signage, speed reduction installations (humps, pillows, tables, etc.), have been identified throughout the City. These projects include the monitoring and analysis of publicly-initiated traffic calming requests and proposal of measures and installations that can be implemented to within the public rights-of-way to enhance the user’s experience for all modes of transportation.

FY 2024/25 FY2025/26 Actions:

A. Monitor and assess traffic calming requests on Highland Drive south of Lomas Santa Fe, on San Mario Drive, and on Palmitas Street. at North Granados between Cliff Street and Lynwood Dr, as well as a request for second speed cushion on Highland drive between San Lucas Dr. and San Andres Dr.

B. Review City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (Traffic calming).

C. Present alternatives pursuant to AB 43 (Friedman, Citywide speed reduction) for Council consideration.

A.D. Present framework options for implementation of AB 413 “Daylighting”.

B.E. Prior to occupancy of the Solana Highlands project, implement the traffic calming measures included in the conditions.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: No budgetary requests are proposed at this time; Staff will bring forward project-specific requests as needed. $75,000 for miscellaneous traffic calming projects are expected to be appropriated in the FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 Adopted Budgets.

5. Implementation of the Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) Study Projects
Summary: The CATS study approved by Council in 2015, identifies approximately 20 bicycle and pedestrian projects along various City streets that improve the bikeability and walkability of streets and neighborhoods in the City in alignment with the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Vision Zero principles. There are a variety of CATS projects along key corridors within the City: Cedros Avenue, Sierra Avenue, Cliff Street, the Academy/Ida/Genevieve/Valley Corridor, Nardo Avenue, and key corridors surrounding the City’s schools under the Safe Routes to Schools Program. The Lomas Santa Fe Drive Corridor project and the Santa Helena Neighborhood Trail have been included into separate Work Plan Priority Items due to the scope and/or funding.

A next step for the CATS is to create a 5-year implementation plan, with proposed projects organized based on specific criteria of need, effectiveness, and preliminary cost. Also Community Character Priorities
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17 included should be key grant opportunities and preliminary review of grant competitiveness and scope.

To build off of the City’s CATS, and upon completion of the SANDAG Vision Zero toolbox, the City should move forward with the preparation of a Vision Zero strategy. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero is a policy adopted by municipalities to work toward the elimination of all traffic fatalities and sever injuries. The City already is greatly aligned with Vision Zero through our roadway design, active transportation prioritization, Safe Routes to Schools initiatives, and traffic calming projects. These planning efforts and capital project implementation prioritize more safe and efficient mobility options in our neighborhoods and for our residents. A Vision Zero strategy addresses the five E’s:

Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Evaluation and Enforcement. The City is actively participating in the regional “Vision Zero” task force developed that is being led by SANDAG.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Create a five-year implementation plan for the projects listed in the CATS study, focusing on the initiation of one or two projects annually. Priority projects are incorporated into annual CIP list.

B.A. Initiate aReview SANDAG’s Vision Zero Strategy and implement any pertinent policies.for the City building off the SANDAG toolbox and template.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: Development of draft 5-year implementation plan and initiation of a Vision Zero Strategy can be completed with City Staff time. Additional budget allocations for technical consultant support may be necessary for preliminary cost estimates and other grant assistance. Any future requests will be brought before the Council for authorization.

6. Lomas Santa Fe Corridor Project
Summary: The Lomas Santa Fe Corridor project is a top priority of the CATS project above.

Due to the significance of this project and the multiple benefits it could provide to the community, it has been separated into its own Work Plan Priority Item. The project study area for the Lomas Santa Fe (LSF) Drive Corridor Project extends from Cedros Avenue on the East side of Highway 101 to Highland Drive at the City’s eastern boundary. The City’s goal for the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor Project is to construct physical improvements to improve the community character, safety, walkability, bikeability and circulation along this key east-west arterial through the City of Solana Beach.

Some of the elements included in Phase III (final design) are a multi-use path on the north side of LSF, striping and signal improvements, added parking, landscaping and other items intended to slow down traffic and increase use of the corridor by pedestrians and bicycles.

The final design for the project was approved by the City Council on May 26, 2021. Partial funding for construction of the easterly segment of the project (from Santa Helena to Highland Drive) was secured from Congressman Levin’s office. Staff is working with Caltrans to obligate the $7,000,000 in federal funding. Since the project initially started using non-federal funds, NEPA clearance (the federal version of CEQA) was not performed initially Community Character Priorities
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18 but was completed in FY 2024/25. Staff is currently working on NEPA clearance with the help of the Caltrans Local assistance team. Additionally, further engineering work has been completed to adjust alignment to comply with federal funding obligations and avoid impact to private property. Staff is currently working through the federal procurement process that is required before the east side corridor improvements can be advertised for construction bids. The construction package was submitted to Caltrans for approval in April 2025, since Caltrans was delegated authority from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to approve projects using federal funds. Based on the current project schedule, it is anticipated that a construction contract can be awarded in late Fall Summer of 20242025 and, construction can begin at the beginning end of calendar year 2025.

Under the present design, construction of the west side corridor improvements, from the west side of Interstate 5 to Cedros Avenue, are projected at approximately $8 Million.

Presently the City has received approximately $850,000 for the west side construction project, and the City Staff is working to secure additional funding through budgetary earmarks and grant funding. Staff has applied for construction grants through SANDAG, Congressman Levin’s office. As an interim improvement on Lomas Santa Fe west of Interstate 5, a project has been included in the annual roadway repair project to overlay and restripe Lomas Santa Fe. This work would include narrowing the travel lanes so that bike lane buffers can be provided in each direction.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Develop Construction Manager Request For Proposal (RFP) and select the most qualified consultants for the City Council’s consideration during the construction award process.

B. Continue toEvaluate and apply for potential construction grant funding for the west section of the project.

C. Execute amendment to the PSA with City’s consultant to Prepare Construction Plans, Specifications, Estimate for the west side for competitive bidding purposes.

C.D. Add westside plans for next year.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: A grant from SANDAG, in the amount of approximately $616,000, was obtained for Phase III design. With a 10% match committed by the City, the total amount of funding secured for Phase III design was approximately $684,000. Construction of the entire length of the corridor is estimated to cost approximately $15 million. The project was separated into two segments for construction purposes. The first phase consisting of the easterly segment of the project (from Santa Helena to Highland Drive) was estimated at $7 Million, which has been secured from Congressman Levin’s office. The second phase is the west side (from I-5 to Cedros Avenue) is projected to cost approximately $8 Million. To date, the City has received $850,000 from Congressman Levin’s office. The City has $1.4M allocated in the Transportation Impact Fee Fund and $7M in the Federal Grant Fun in the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget, which will be rolled over to FY 2025/26. The City is expecting to budget and expend the funding received for the east side in FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27; the $850,000 of funding expected to be received for the west side is still being programmed and further funding is being sought to complete this important corridor project. City Council authorized a transfer Community Character Priorities
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19 of $1,000,000 of surplus Measure S funds at the end of FY 2023/24 to the CIP fund towards the west side. No additional funding is requested for FY 2025/2624/25 at this time.

7. Santa Helena Neighborhood Trail
Summary: The paved area on Santa Helena, north of Sun Valley Road, is approximately 64 feet wide. At least 20 feet of the paved area could be converted into a roadside linear park. The proposed project would reduce the pavement width on Santa Helena, from Sun Valley Road to the trail head at the San Elijo Lagoon and use the additional space for traffic calming improvements and a neighborhood trail. A focus group meeting was held with representatives from several local HOAs, community members and BikeWalkSolana to discuss the proposed project design and receive feedback. The Conceptual Design was presented to City Council in March 2020, and a consultant contract was awarded in July 2021. In October 2021, Staff conducted a community meeting to present the design and seek additional community input.

To expedite traffic calming at the Santa Helena/Santa Victoria intersection (east of Solana Vista School) and implement Safe Routes to School recommendations sooner the project implementation was broken in phases. The first phase of construction will exclude all landscaping, irrigation and work north of Santa Victoria, and implement the recommendations contained in the CATS and Safe Routes to School studies. Staff is completing a striping plan that would reduce the amount of pavement for vehicle traffic and reallocate the additional space for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Since the existing median was not constructed to carry vehicle traffic, the median area would need to be removed and reconstructed with full structural section in order to implement the reduced width roadway concept. The second phase which will be started in FY 2024/25, will include continued outreach to adjacent neighborhoods and completion of the construction level plans and pursuit of additional funding opportunities.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Conduct Community Engagement.

B. Perform final engineering for Phase 1 improvements.

A. Perform Environmental Clearance.

B. Prepare construction drawings and bid documents for the stripping project.

C. Advertise for construction bids, award construction contract and construct project.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: The Phase 1 construction is estimated at $450,000 for FY 2024/25 which would reduce the roadway width of Santa Helena, from Sun Valley Road to Santa Victoria (east) by the placement of concrete curb and gutter approximately 40 feet east of the existing westerly curb. Other improvements include the creation of an asphalt path on the east side by utilizing the existing asphalt pavement and curb/gutter and curb popouts and crosswalks at the Santa Helena/Santa Victoria (east) intersection. The FY 2024/25 Budget Update allocated a $450,000 transfer from the Measure S Fund to the CIP Fund for construction of this project.

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Summary: During FY 2024/25, two HVAC units at City Hall were replaced, including resealing the roof ducts and replacing associated duct insulation. This project was completed in April 2025. Also in FY 2024/25, the elevator modernization project began and is expected to be completed by June 2025.

For FY 2025/26, planned projects include replacing two additional HVAC units along with associated ductwork.

During FY 2023/24, significant improvements were made to City Council Chambers and the City Hall was repaired and repainted. During this work it was determined that further weather sealant work was necessary to address leaking that had been ongoing during significant rain events. This project was completed in May 2024. The projects identified for FY 2024/25 would include replacement of the floor drains in all restrooms, repairs to the parking lot, replacement of two (2) A/C units and associated duct work, and mechanical upgrades to elevator equipment.

FY 2024/25 2025/26 Actions:

A. Replace the floor drains/floor tiles for the men’s and women’s public restroom near Council Chambers and the women’s employee restroom near the back door.

B. Upgrades to the elevator mechanical room.

C. Parking lot repairs.

D. Replace two A/C HVAC units and corresponding duct work to provide for interior energy efficiency as part of window retrofit work that could allow for windows that could be opened for natural ventilation.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The $100,000 allocated in FY 2023/24 for the upgrades to the elevator were not utilized and need to be reallocated to FY 2024/25. $60,000 for City Hall AC and duct work are expected to be appropriated in FY 2025/26and FY 2026/27 Adopted Budgets. There is $30,000 available in FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget for An additional $100,000 is required for FY 2024/25 for the restroom improvements ($35,000), the parking lot repairs, that can be rolled over to FY 2025/26. ($30,000), and the A/C and duct work replacement ($35,000).

9. Fletcher Cove Improvements
Summary: The proposed Fletcher Cove Improvements consist of the replacement of the beach access ramp, the dissipater grate at the bottom of the ramp, and improvements to the shower area, including the drainage and expansion of number of shower heads. The ramp replacement includes replacing the concrete ramp, the asphalt concrete walkway immediately south of the ramp, the concrete curb and the metal handrailing. As part of that Community Character Priorities
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21 project, the dissipator grate would be also replaced. The existing dissipator grate was installed in approximately 1998, as part of the NCTD train station project and associated drainage work. Due to the ocean weather and salt water, the dissipator grate is corroding and needs to be replaced. A Coastal Development Permit waiver from the California Coastal Commission was obtained in November 2023 for replacement of the dissipator grate and associated beach access ramp improvements. Council has also directed the City Manager to work with the City Engineer to install additional shower heads if possible (as part of the shower drainage system repairs) to address the back-up of users that often occurs from rinsing off at the top of the ramp. A project to replace the Fletcher Cove Beach Access Ramp, the dissipator grate and install a shower tower at the bottom of the ramp was advertised for construction bids in April 2025. It is anticipated that a construction contract will be awarded in the summer of 2025 so that construction can start after Labor Day (September 1, 2025). It should be noted that the Coastal Development Permit for this project does not allow for construction to occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Engage the Public and Public Arts Commission (PAC) to solicit design ideas for the replacement dissipator grate. Completed
B. Identify costs for grate replacement for incorporation into the construction project of the beach access ramp. Completed
C.A. Repair outdoor shower plumbing and include the installation of additional foot showers adjacent to the existing outdoor shower.

B. Construct the comprehensive Fletcher Cove Improvement Project to include the above components as determined to be appropriate and feasible.

D.C. Repair Lithocrete.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: The repairs to the access ramp and replacement of the dissipator and additional shower improvements are estimated to cost $250,000. There is $190,000 allocated in the Sand Retention Fund’s FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget and $60,000 in the Coastal/Visitors Fund’s FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget, which will be rolled to FY 2025/26 for project completion. The City is expecting to $140,000 to be appropriated in FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget for the Lithocrete repairs from the Measure S Funds.There is $190,000 available which was included in FY 2023/24 CIP budget.

10. Replacement of Emergency Generator at Fire Station
Summary: The existing generator at the fire station is approximately 28 years old and was installed when the fire station was constructed in 1991. Due to the age of the existing generator, the permit with the Air Pollution Control Board only allows for the operation of the generator up to 20 hours per year in non-emergency situations during testing and maintenance. As part of the design study, the operational needs of the building were evaluated to determine the size of the generator required. The electrical switchgear was also evaluated to determine if upgrades were necessary. The project was advertised for construction bids during FY 2024/25 and the City Council awarded a construction contract I -_ _ _
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22 in April 2025. (Note the award part is anticipated since the award staff report will be considered at the April 23 City Council meeting).

FY 2024/25 2025/26 Actions:

A. Obtain Contractor to obtain permits from Air Pollution Control District (APCD).

B. Research public safety grant opportunities and evaluate funding options for purchase of emergency generator.

B. Advertise and construct project. COMPLETED (only advertisement, construction moved to item below)
C. Complete construction of project
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The cost to complete the design of the generator replacement is approximately $40,000. The purchase and installation of a new generator is estimated to cost approximately $250,000. The actual cost for this project will be determined after the project is advertised for bids. There is $250,000 available which was included in FY 2023/24 CIP budget. Complete construction funding is estimated to cost $243,000 plus $30,000 in contingency was (is anticipated to be) appropriated as part of the award of a construction contract in April 23, 2025, with $209,000 current appropriated as part of the FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget in CIP fund. The shortfall of $41,000 is requested to come from the CIP unserved fund balance.

11. Highway 101 Pedestrian Crossing (San Elijo Lagoon Trail Connection) – Moved to CRT Extension Priority Item
Summary: With the installation of the pedestrian tunnel underneath the railroad track near the north end of the City, Staff has been investigating the installation of a pedestrian crossing across Highway 101 in the vicinity of the pedestrian tunnel and Cardiff/Seaside State Beach.

Since a tunnel under Highway 101 or a bridge over Highway 101 were determined to be economically infeasible, Staff continues to work with a traffic engineering firm and Staff at the City of Encinitas to develop an at grade crossing option. A conceptual design was presented to the City Council in March 2024, and Staff was directed to continue to work on the design to integrate input received.

This project will likely require several actions to obtain funding and implement construction that may not all be completed within this fiscal year due to the complexity and multijurisdictional nature of the project. This includes environmental and engineering studies, municipal permits, and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP).

The City of Encinitas received a grant from the State for the installation of a pedestrian crossing of Highway 101 near Harbaugh Seaside Trails. Staff is meeting with Encinitas staff to discuss the project. The extension of the Coastal Rail Trail that would connect the Highway 101 crosswalk with the existing end of the CRT is included below as a separate section project in this Work Plan.

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23 FY 2024/25 2025/26Actions:

A. Continue to work with Encinitas on traffic calming measures and good transitions leading into and exiting City limits.

B. Continue to explore the extension of the CRT north to the City limits in conjunction with the proposed pedestrian crossing.

C. Develop design and construction plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) for project applications and grant funding opportunities.

D. Pursue cost-sharing agreement with City of Encinitas.

E. Obtain CEQA clearance.

F. Obtain Coastal Development Permit/Exemption from the Coastal Commission.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Construction costs are unknown and would be determined once an at-grade crossing option is selected. The cost for preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for the at grade crossing is estimated at $45,00075,000 and is included in the CIP section of the budget for FY 2026/27..

12. Glenmont Pocket Park
Summary: The City has been working with Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) to explore the possibility of the development of a park along Glenmont Avenue adjacent to the SFID reservoir. The City has initiated discussions with SFID to create an agreement and a timeline for the development of a future park at this location. The site is presently used by SFID as a construction staging and laydown yard for the recently completed water pipeline upgrade project. The City has been informed that it will also be needed for a near-term project to repair and/or replace the existing tank roof, and conduct other seismic and system retrofits.

The SFID is currently conducting a study of the scope and timeline for that reservoir repair work, which is anticipated to be completedcompleted in early 2025. At that time, the City will be able to create a timeline for design, funding, bid, and construction. In the meantime, the City has already begun doing some conceptual design work to create a harmonious, functional, and aesthetic park environment that integrates into the surrounding community character and fosters community engagement. Future fiscal year work will include city and CCC permitting, construction RFP and bid process, and construction.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Work with the community to receive project feedback on design and prepare a preliminary project timeline and conceptual design.

B. Enter into an agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: It is estimated that the conceptual design and public outreach would cost approximately $10,000, and the estimated cost for preparation of construction plans including landscaping and irrigation plans is $65,000. Additional funding will be required for future fiscal years for construction; a construction cost estimate will be provided after the project is designed. There is $350,000 available which was included in FY 2023/24 2024/25 CIP budget. The City is expecting an Community Character Priorities
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24 additional $75,000 to be appropriated in the FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget from Public Use Facilities Impact Fee Fund. Staff has also included a placeholder amount of $1,000,000 in the FY 2027/28 CIP budget for construction of the project.

13. Traffic Signal Upgrades
Summary: The City has 16 signalized intersections, that are maintained by Yunex. The City’s traffic engineering consultant, STC Traffic, performed a citywide traffic signal assessment and made recommendations to maintain and improve the efficient and effective operation of the traffic signal systems. The first phase of improvements is was to replace obsolete, damaged, and worn equipment, with a future phase to comprehensively upgrade and modernize the City’s system and equipment. The final component in the Phase I improvements was to install Battery Backup Systems for two intersections (1) Stevens/San Rodolfo (2) Stevens/Valley Ave. is to replace a traffic signal controller cabinet at the Lomas Santa Fe/Solana Hills intersection. Additional smaller improvements and enhancements, including lead pedestrian intervals and bike signals, are completed based on public input, traffic enforcement, and other relevant safety data. The Phase II comprehensive system improvement will require significant costs and a master plan based on priority components and upgrades.

FY 2024/25 2025/26 Actions:

A. Replace the signal control cabinet at Lomas Santa Fe/Solana Hills intersection.

B. Explore alternate signalization for turning movements along Lomas Santa Fe.

C. Research installation of leading walk signals on all traffic signals along Steven’s Avenue.

D.A. Prepare a master plan for comprehensive system improvements as recommended in the citywide assessment.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The completion of the Phase I and additional ancillary signal improvements as needed to improve circulation FY 2023/2024 appropriated $114,000. Most of phase one improvements have been completed.

Approximately $45,000 is left in the budget which should be enough to complete phase one during FY 2024/25. Phase II, it is much more comprehensive, and Staff will be evaluating various elements of improvements and will provide priority projects and corresponding cost estimates consistent with the City’s traffic signal master plan. The City is expecting an approrpriation of Approximately $230,000 for FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget from Gas Tax Funds. has been budgeted for phase II.

14. Fletcher Cove Community Park and El Viento Pocket Park Trail Upgrade.

Summary: The existing trail system in both locations are subject to significant erosion during storm events. This project would convert the existing D.G trail pathways into a more stable semi-pervious surfacing that can withstand high-precipitation storm events, and is ADA Community Character Priorities
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25 compliant. Staff has done research on GraniteCrete and Organic-Lock alternative products, which are products that can be used in lieu of bonded/stabilized DG.

FY 2024/25 2025/26 Actions:

A. Develop a set of design plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E) for both sites.

B. Conduct bid process and complete construction.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The preliminary cost for both sites is estimated at $200,000, which is currently appropriated in the FY 2024/25 CIP Fund and will be rolled over to FY 2025/26.was included in the FY 2023/24 2024/25 CIP Budget.

15. South Sierra/South Acacia Parkway Improvements
Completed
Summary: This project will enhance the existing parkway along South Sierra/South Acacia adjacent to the Distillery Parking Lot by widening the sidewalk and installing street trees and grates. CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT WITH THE PLANTING OF THE STREET TREES WAS COMPLETED IN MARCH 2025.

FY 2024/25 Actions:

A. Complete design and develop a set of design plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E).

B.A. Conduct bid process and complete construction and installation.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/25: The project is estimated to cost $80,000.

16. Highway 101 Tree Grate Replacement
Summary: The decorative tree grates were installed as part of the Highway 101 Westside Improvement Project back in 2011. Because of normal wear and tear, the tree grates are starting to deteriorate. This project will replace the existing, deteriorating tree grates along the west side of Highway 101. During FY 2024/25, a total of eight tree grates were purchased at a cost of approximately $25,000.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Replace tree grates along Highway 101, with Cast Iron Grey anti skid tree grates. considering new materials to extend the lifespan and bulk purchase for greater cost efficiency; however, ongoing replacement should continue to take place to address damaged grates as necessary.

B. The number of tree grates to be replaced in future years will be determined based on an as-needed basis. on the success of the initial project.

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26 Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: The estimated cost to replace an additional eight tree grates is $25,000. Project is estimated to cost $25,000 for the replacement of the initial 5 grates.The City is expecting an appropriation of $25,000 annually for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Adopted Budgets from Coastal Business/Visitors Fund.

17. Glencrest Sidewalk Improvements
Summary: This project will construct concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks along both sides of Glencrest Drive from Lomas Santa Fe to Dell Street. This project is identified as a high priority project in both the Safe Routes to School and CATS programs.

The City will develop concept plans is preparing construction drawings and bid documents that minimize impacts to the private improvements that are encroaching into the public right of way. The intent of this project is to provide safe pedestrian facilities while respecting private improvements and residential parking to the extent feasible without acquiring additional right of way.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Develop concept plans based on feedback received at the May 22, 2024 City Council meeting. Completed
B. Update City Council. Completed
C. Conduct community outreach. Completed
D.A. Develop Complete PS&E package.

E.B. Advertise for bids.

F.C. Complete construction
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Preliminary tasks will be Construction drawings and bid documents are performedbeing performed by in-house Staff.

Construction costs will be developed during the final design phase. There is $75,000 available which was included in the FY 2023/24 TrasNet Budget that was rolled over to FY 2024/25. These funds will be rolled over to FY 2025/26. CIP Budget. Staff has applied for construction grants through SANDAG, Congressman Levin’s office and State Assemblymember Boerner’s office .

18. Major Storm Drain System Improvement Projects
Summary: There are a number of storm drain systems throughout the City that are in need of improvements/upgrades. This project provides ongoing priority ranking, design and construction of city-wide storm drain system improvements based on available funding A project was completed in FY 2023/24 to line and replace several Corrugated Metal Pipes that were in the worst condition. The FY 2024/25 project will consist of open trench replacement of deteriorated corrugated metal pipes (CMP) throughout the City. A construction contract was awarded at the March 12, 2025, City Council meeting. It is Community Character Priorities
Capital Projects
27 expected that this project will be under construction before the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year. There is also a separate pipelining project that was identified in the FY 2024/25 CIP budget. This project is currently under development and should be advertised for construction bids before the end of FY 2024/25.

The CIP for the FY 2025/26 budget is expected to appropriate $500,000 for storm drain improvements in various parts of the City.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Identify priority projects to continue to improve storm drain infrastructure throughout the City.

B. Complete design and conduct public bidding process for major projects.

C. Construct improvements.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Estimated total cost of $450,000$500,000 for storm drain improvements in Fiscal Year 2024/252025/26, which is expected to be appropriated in the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget from Measure S Funds. identified in the CIP for the FY 2025/26 the Adopted Budget.

19. Cliff Street Comprehensive Improvements
Summary: Cliff Street runs generally east to west assending steeply from its starting point , with a steep grade trending up, starting at N. Cedros Avenue. Presently, Cliff Street is paved with asphalt/concrete (a/c), and has no sidewalk, intermittent a/c berms, and a variety of materials along the shoulder used primarily for parking. There is presently Currently, there nois no underground drainage system in place, and precipitation and other runoff flow occurs from east to west, carrying sedimentation during storm events. City Council has requested that the City Engineer look into possible designs for improved pedestrian access along Cliff Street. As part of this review, it is considered a good Engineering practice to review possible evaluate potential drainage improvements to mitigate address runoff and erosion along this street. City Staff will evaluate the limitations and challenges with respect to existing private improvements encroaching into the right of way, co-alignment for drainage improvement, and possible design solutions for consideration by the City Council. A continuous walkway would also be implemented along the east and south sides of the road to accommodate pedestrians.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Develop an opportunitiesopportunities and constraints analysis for Cliff Street for both pedestrian access, such as a walkway, and drainage.

B. Conduct engagement with residents and nearby businesses and schools on use and possible design ideas.

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28 D. Develop a construction-level cost estimate for the proposed drainage and walkway improvement
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Preliminary tasks will be performed by in-house Staff. A field survey and development of an opportunities and constraints memo will be performed by the City’s on-call consultants for approximately $15,000.

20. CRT Extension at North City Limits
Summary: This would be a continuation of the City’s existing Coastal Rail Trail (CRT) from its current terminus near Ocean Street northerly to the City’s jurisdictional boundary with the City of Encinitas. The project would end at a proposed pedestrian crosswalk that would link the Harbaugh Seaside Trails to the Seaside State Beach in Encinitas. The project would include an extension of the concrete path, decomposed granite (DG) shoulders, landscaping, irrigation and minor concrete repairs to the existing concrete path.

FY 2025/26 Actions:

A. Prepare plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) package.

B. Advertise for construction once funding has been identified.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Estimated total cost for this project is $37500,000. The City is expecting to appropriate $375,000 in Public Recreation Impact Fees for FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 Adopted Budgets for design ($75,000) and construction ($300,000). Staff has applied for construction grants through Congressman Levin’s office and State Assemblymember Boerner’s office.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
29 ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
A. STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL

20.21. Staff Engagement and Effectiveness
Summary: The Staff in the City of Solana Beach are the backbone of operations and essential for delivering vital services to our residents. Recognizing their expertise, individualism and role fosters a strong, Staff-focused workplace. The cornerstone to the success of our city lies in prioritizing their well-being, growth, and recognition as key drivers of community success. Creating a highly supportive municipal work environment should include Staff engagement aimed at empowering employees, supporting professional growth, and maximizing skills that contribute to organizational success. This can be realized through a consistent and fair approach to hiring that ensures inclusiveness, transparency and internal promotional opportunities.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Create programs that implement an “open-door policy” where employees can share their ideas, concerns, and suggestions for continuous improvement of the City as a workplace and a community.

B. Identify opportunities as part of the annual review process for Staff to pursue certifications, attend workshops, and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.

C. Conduct mandatory training for all (100%) permanent City employees focused on promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical standards.

D. Conduct annual performance reviews and regular feedback sessions to provide employees with opportunities for growth and improvement.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: These actions can be completed with City Staff time.

21.22. Promote a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment Summary: Recognizing the evolving social and political landscape, organizations are actively working towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within their ranks.

Research indicates that beyond legal and moral imperatives, diversity and inclusion offer substantial competitive advantages. The City is committed to nurturing an inclusive workplace culture, emphasizing employee engagement to bolster professional advancement, development, and retention. These objectives are communicated

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
30 transparently to Staff and the Council, with progress assessed through key performance indicators that track trends within the City and across the broader region. By incorporating these actions, the City can actively promote and cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace environment.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Implement regular diversity training sessions and workshops for all Staff members to raise awareness and promote understanding of diverse perspectives, cultures, and identities.

B. Review and update City policies and procedures to ensure they are inclusive and supportive of all employees, regardless of their background or identity.

C. Collaborate with local community organizations and advocacy groups to foster partnerships and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion both within the City workforce and the broader community.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: These actions can be completed with City Staff time; additional funding may be necessary to bring in outside speakers or forms of DEI workshops for City Staff.

22.23. Implement Performance Measurement Program
Summary: Implementing a performance measurement program involves establishing a systematic approach to evaluate and track the effectiveness and efficiency of the City. By measuring the current activities areas for improvement can be identified. The City can work with the employees to make adjustments in programs, policies and practices that can result in a better workplace environment, with improved organizational productivity and with optimal customer service.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions: Initiated
A. Complete analysis of FY 20243/20254 performance measures and report results and action plan to City Council in the FY 20254/20265 Budget.

B. Identify relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with City Council goals and ensure both customer service and a positive workplace experience are maintained.

C. Identify appropriate community survey tool(s) to evaluate customer satisfaction that match with the performance measurement goals.

D. Recognize/Evaluate existing Committees/Commissions and un-official Committees/Commissions and develop performance measures and/or guidelines for these designees.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526: These actions can be completed with City Staff time.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
31 23. Social Media Digital Communications
Summary: The City continues to effectively successfully utilize social mediadigital communications to engage keep the community engaged, informed, and connected.

Regular updates to the City’s website, email alerts, the weekly e-newsletter (Solana Beach Weekly Update), and active use of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X & LinkedIn) allow the City to promptly share important by sending information regarding City services, programs, activities, news, and events. through Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. In the coming year, Tthere will be a concentrated effort to increaseexpand the City’s social media presence and maximize the use of digital platforms to better promote and grow of City community forward programs, events and initiatives, specifically withsuch as the City of Kindness Initiative. Social media accounts are used to better will focus on key news updates, and special events, and important information that the community should be aware of such as specific programs like the Junior Lifeguard Program, Summer Day Camp Program, and various sSpecial eEvents to ensure residents stay informed about important updates and opportunities. hosted by the City. By incorporating the following actions, the City can effectively leverage its digital outreachsocial media as a tool for engaging the community engagement and promoting promotion of City programs, events, and initiatives.

FY 20242025/25 26 Actions:

A. Continue to increase community engagement by growing the City’s social media accounts and providing useful and community focused information and posts.

B. Provide training for City Staff to ensure social media accounts are managed responsibly and content is appropriate and reflective of the City.

C. Regularly monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions to ensure information is consistent with City-driven information.

D. Create partnerships with local businesses and organizations to amplify the reach of City messages and events on social media.

E. If possible, track key metrics such as reach and engagement to measure the effectiveness of social media efforts and to inform future communication to residents and businesses.

F. Evaluate the effectiveness of current social media strategies and make adjustments as necessary to better align with community interests and engagement goals.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Most of the social media tasks are completed by City Staff. The City does pay approximately $9080 a month for the Constant Contact notification system.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
32 24. Cyber Security Expansion- Awareness Training, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Summary:

In the past fiscal year, the City made significant strides in strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and operational readiness. A full deployment of a Cybersecurity Operations System was completed, providing enhanced visibility and threat detection across the network. Staff refined the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan by improving network redundancy through the installation of UPS battery backups and rewiring of the switch stack and patch panel infrastructure for greater efficiency and reliability.

In parallel, the City launched a comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Program, which included four quarterly phishing campaigns, remediation training for participants, one citywide cybersecurity awareness survey, and a third-party cybersecurity assessment to evaluate current practices and identify risks. Additionally, the city has partnered with local cybersecurity groups such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for external penetration testing done bi-weekly to the network.

The City’s current Cyber Security Awareness Initiative is in need of growth to increase protection across the City’s technology infrastructure. With the deployment of new technologies in place, it is recommended the City continue ongoing tasks related to information security awareness, along with continued reinforcement of information systems processes and procedures. Staff will continue to implement enhanced cybersecurity training tactics in the form of fake malicious e-mails and set up necessary training to increase Staff awareness.

FY 2025/26 2024/25 Actions:
• Implement cybersecurity incident response protocols based on NIST guidelines, including reporting and escalation procedures.
• Expand cybersecurity training offerings with role-specific modules for staff handling sensitive data.
• Conduct an annual tabletop exercise to test Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery readiness.
• Establish a recurring schedule for backup system audits and validation tests. • Review and update the City's Information Security Policies to reflect evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.

A. Budget for software and infrastructure costs for cybersecurity operations system.

Completed and On-Going
B. Continually refine Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan as systems develop.

Completed and On-Going
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/262024/25:

Core cybersecurity infrastructure is in place; current efforts will focus on training, policy development, and testing. All anticipated costs are included within the existing IT budget allocations.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
33 Direct cost related to Cybersecurity is estimated at $25,000. These costs are included within the budget of other asset acquisitions in the IT budget: Security Operations Center deployment, Firewall hardware and licensing, local and cloud data system backups, Staff training software, Network Operations Center monitoring and reporting for servers, intrusion detection software for servers, and server network hardware upgrades.

25. Unified Communications
Summary:

The City continued its initiative to modernize and unify its communication platforms during FY 2024/25. Staff completed an internal audit to remove unused phone lines, and public WiFi was successfully expanded to La Colonia Park and Fletcher Cove. Council approved a new vendor for the City’s phone system, and deployment is scheduled for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition, Council Chambers technology was upgraded to improve hybrid meeting capabilities, including the installation of voting PC monitors, kiosk displays, enhanced sound with hard-wired microphones, and streamlined AV switching infrastructure.

Internally, the City launched a centralized knowledge base for staff, improving information access and support across departments.

The City’s current communications infrastructure is in need of unification and continued growth to increase productivity for Staff and accessibility from both Staff and the public.

Currently, all City buildings are in the process of obtaining fiber optic connection points, allowing us to put in place necessary unified communication infrastructure.

FY 20254/265 Actions:
• Complete migration to the Council-approved cloud-based phone system. • Integrate Microsoft Teams with the new phone system for unified communications across devices and locations.
• Monitor and evaluate public Wi-Fi performance; consider expansion to additional parks and facilities as needed.
• Continue refinement of Council Chambers broadcasting to enhance the hybrid meeting experience.
• Maintain and update the internal knowledge base to ensure timely access to support documentation and FAQs.

A. Migrate the phone lines to an internet system.

B. Integrate Office 365 application Teams with Staff phone system to increase accessibility for Staff.

C. Continue to deploy public Wi-Fi expansion at City facilities, parks and beaches.

Completed and On-Going
Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20242025/2526:

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Staffing and Operational
34 Budget will support phased implementation of the new phone system and Teams integration.

All other tasks, including Wi-Fi monitoring and knowledge base maintenance, will be managed with existing IT resources and staff time.

Staff are currently researching potential costs dependent on which upgrade path is chosen for the Council Chambers. A phased approach will be brought to Council for consideration and funding.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
City Initiatives
35 B. City Initiatives

1. City of Kindness Coalition
Summary: The City of Kindness is a coalition of organizations dedicated to inspiring and promoting kindness worldwide. This initiative aims to effect meaningful change among schools, professionals, young people, elected officials, and companies. It is a project of the Social Impact Fund, a non-profit public charity that supports efforts to advance social good and make a positive difference globally.

Mayors across the country have united to encourage the nation to adopt a culture of kindness in our cities, businesses, and schools through acts of kindness. Solana Beach is officially a part of this coalition, and our Staff will continue to collaborate with the community group to promote the program and assist with events regularly. We will integrate these activities into City events and programming to foster a kinder and more inclusive community.

By working together, we can create an environment where kindness thrives, benefiting everyone in our city.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Conduct an RFP for Install banners with themes to implement the City of Kindness programs.

B. Encourage acts of kindness throughout the community and submittal of observed acts of kindness to the Kindness Counter link on the City’s website.

C. Host monthly outreach events efforts concurrently with existing City events for residents of all ages to come together and create and decorate rocks with positive messages of kindness and encouragement.

D. Continue annual World Kindness Day celebration event in November to bring the community together with fun and interactive kindness activities at Fletcher Cove Park.

C.E. Initiate quarterly “Solana Beach Cares – Seasonal Kindness Drives” to collect and distribute community donations of essential food and other necessities to those in need.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: These actions can be completed with City Staff time.

2. Age Friendly Communities Action Plan
Summary: The City acknowledges the importance of addressing the needs of its aging population, which is one of the oldest in San Diego County. In partnership with the San Diego Foundation, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and San Diego State University, the City has embraced the Age-Friendly Communities Program. This initiative seeks to create more livable environments for residents of all ages and abilities by promoting programs and system-level changes.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
City Initiatives
36 The Age-Friendly Solana Beach Action Plan, adopted by the City Council on March 22, 2023, outlines strategies to address various needs of older adults, including transportation, housing, outdoor spaces and buildings, community support and health services, respect and social inclusion, communication and information, social participation, and civic participation and enjoyment.

Moving forward, City Staff will continue to implement programs and policies outlined in the adopted Age-Friendly Action Plan. Solana Beach remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community where residents of all ages can thrive.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Implement circulator or shuttle services specifically tailored to meet the transportation needs of seniors, providing convenient access to essential services and amenities.

B. Continue to coordinate with other local service providers, including Solana Beach Community Connections, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, the County Library, etc. to maximize programs and services for the senior community.

C. Work with youth organizations such as the Solana Beach Unified School District and San Dieguito Boys & Girls Club, to develop a program that pairs youth with senior residents to provide companionship, friendship, and mentoring/tutoring opportunities that reflect both the City of Kindness initiative and the Age-Friendly Action Plan D. Increase community-based senior health and wellness programs and activities, including exercise classes, health screenings, and support groups tailored to the needs of older adults.

E. Within capital projects or facility improvement, include designs that promote accessibility and walkability for persons of all abilities.

F. Identify funding for fixed- and low-income senior homeowners to retrofit their properties with age-friendly features such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and non-slip flooring.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Costs for implementing a circulator service will becontinue to be developed through further engagement and funding opportunities, and will be brought before the Council for consideration mid-year. Staff has recommended $100,000 be allocated in the next fiscal year budget for this purpose. City Staff will continue to explore partnerships to maximize senior programs and services including utilizing City facilities. Staff will continue to work with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church Senior Center and Solana Beach Community Connections to provide programming for the senior community. However, increased programs and services may require more investment from the City, which will be brought to Council for consideration before implementation.

3. The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge
Summary: The monarch butterfly, an iconic species, has seen a dramatic decline in its populations, with eastern populations decreasing by 90% and western populations by 99%

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
City Initiatives
37 in recent years. To combat this decline, the City of Solana Beach has joined the National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) Mayors' Monarch Pledge. This initiative encourages U.S. cities, municipalities, and communities to create habitats for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, and to educate residents on how they can contribute to these efforts at home and within their communities.

By taking the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, mayors must commit to implementing at least three of the 30 action items listed on the NWF website (nwf.org/MayorsMonarchPledge) each year they participate. At least one of these actions must come from the “Program & Demonstration Gardens” section. Mayors who complete eight or more actions are recognized as part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Leadership Circle, and those who complete 24 or more actions are honored as Monarch Champions.

The City of Solana Beach first committed to the pledge for the 2021 program year and has renewed its pledge for the 2022, 2023, and 2024, and 2025 program years. The City is actively involved in this initiative by implementing various action items, such as establishing demonstration gardens, hosting educational events, and planting milkweed and pollinatorfriendly native nectar plants. Furthermore, the City reports its progress annually, detailing the engagement activities, the number of participants, and the specifics of the planted areas to track and promote the success of these conservation efforts.

FY 20245/265 Actions:

A. Continue to engage with the SeaWeeders and other partners to support monarch butterfly conservation and plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants in locations like the Coastal Rail Trail, at the La Colonia Community Center, and other City-owned properties.

B. Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar producing plants in community gardens and at the El Jardin de los Ninos at the La Colonia Community Center.

C. Add native milkweed and nectar producing plans at new City projects, including the future Glenmont Park.

D. Prepare annual report about progress on the above three actions including statistics on numbers of plants purchased or planted per the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge guidelines.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20245/265: Staff time, mMaintenance costs for plants, and any costs for new plants to replenish existing monarch gardens purchased by the City (around $1,000/annually)is aapproximately $1,000 annually (included within Public Works budget). To expand to other City-owned properties, Staff anticipates another $10,000 in plant, irrigation, and labor costs (to be included within the Climate Action Plan budget).

4. San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
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ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
City Initiatives
38 Summary: The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is a network of public agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and academia working together to advance climate change solutions and promote sustainability across the San Diego region. By fostering collaboration and information sharing, the Collaborative aims to enhance regional efforts in climate protection, resilience, and sustainability.

The City of Solana Beach has been an active participant in the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, engaging in various initiatives to advance sustainability and climate resilience.

Over the years, the City has collaborated with other member jurisdictions to share best practices, develop and implement climate action plans, and participate in regional projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate resilience. Notable achievements include the successful implementation of waste minimization programs, efforts to protect and restore healthy ecosystems, and initiatives to improve water quality and efficiency. Through its ongoing participation, the City continues to demonstrate leadership in promoting sustainability and addressing climate change at the regional level.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Renew the City membership and attend the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative meetings and sponsored events.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Participation in SDRCC meetings and events will be limited to Staff time. If sponsorship or other opportunities are presented, additional budget authorizations will be consistent with City policy.

5. Healthy and Livable Communities
Summary: The City of Solana Beach has always been a leader in initiating programs and policies to encourage healthy, safe and thriving community. Throughout the years, the City has adopted progressive policies to ensure the health of all residents, especially the youth and seniors. While these policies are sprinkled throughout this Work Plan in various Priority Items, we felt it was important to add a dedicated item to include any programs or projects that were not specifically included in other sections of the Work Plan.

FY 2025/26 Actions:

A. Continue to develop and implement programs that encourage active participation for the youth and seniors in the community.

B. Research the potential for a multifamily smoking ban ordinance.

C. Implement a quarterly donation drive to collect food and other necessities for needy residents.

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
City Initiatives
39 D. Continue to work with our Public Safety Departments to ensure a safe and welcoming community. This includes fire safety, law enforcement participation and Marine Safety involvement to ensure residents and visitors feel safe, businesses have access to resources and feel secure, and residents have tools to ensure the protection of their property.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/26: Staff time will be needed to develop and implement additional programs to promote community well-being. Any significant new programs will be brought to City Council for consideration, which may include dedication of new funding.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Policy Development
40 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
A. Policy Development

1. Climate Action Plan Update
Summary: The City has made considerable progress on many measures identified in the Climate Action Plan (CAP) which was adopted in July 2017. Major highlights include the establishment of a regional Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program; the adoption of a reach code ordinance to increase Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure; and implementation of Senate Bill 1383 which will curtail methane emissions from landfills.

According to the latest GHG Inventory completed for 2018 by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in conjunction with the Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), emissions in the City have dropped approximately 40% below the levels first measured in 2010.

In 2022, the City began a CAP Update process, which is anticipated to be adopted by Council by Fall 2024. The CAP Update will build on the 2017 adopted CAP and incorporate new technologies and trends that have come on the market since 2017, gather the latest best scientific practices, and capitalize on regional knowledge and coalition groups to implement the CAP Update (once adopted, anticipated Fall 2024).

In October 2024, the City adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update. The CAP Update builds upon the 2017 adopted CAP and incorporated new technologies and trends that have come on the market since 2017, gathered the latest best scientific practices, and capitalized on regional knowledge and coalitions groups to implement the CAP Update.

According to the latest GHG Inventory completed for 2018 by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in conjunction with the Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), emissions in the City have dropped approximately 40% below the levels first measured in 2010.

Implementation of the policies, strategies, and actions within the Climate Action Plan Update should be prioritized for continued reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and resiliency projects to address and/or mitigate the effects of climate change. Among those actions to be prioritized in the CAP Update for the next fiscal year are a Building High Performance Standard (Reach Code), publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a heat pump water heater incentive program, and conduct a GHG inventory public facility decarbonization plan (solar and micro-grid projects). Please refer to the Climate Action Plan for more details on specific policies and key implementation actions.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Bring forward an update to the Climate Action Plan for consideration by the City Council.

Completed

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Policy Development
41 B.A. Upon adoption of the CAP Update, Implement priority actions as outlined in the CAP Update Implementation Matrix.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: The contract with EPIC/Ascent is for $100,000 to complete the CAP update. This funding is currently allocated in the FY 2023/24 Adopted Budget. Staff estimates $100,000 annually to implement various actions, as identified in the CAP Update Implementation Matrix. As projects are identified and costs are finalized, projects will be brought to City Council. In addition, $230,000 is estimated for public EV parking infrastructure and $100,000 for a senior, microtransit pilot program.

Additional cost analysis will be conducted on the CAP Update actions for implementation, as needed of the CAP Update in FY 2024/25. Currently $56,000 is budgeted for actions adopted in the previous CAP. Additional funding will be considered by the City Council along with the adoption of the CAP Update in FY 2024/25.

2. Continued Participation in Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Summary: The City of Solana Beach has been at the forefront of promoting and establishing a local Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. In February 2018, the City Council gave final approval to launch Solana Energy Alliance (SEA), and SEA officially began operations in June 2018, becoming the first CCA in San Diego County. SEA transitioned to the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) in collaboration with the cities of Carlsbad and Del Mar.

CEA currently includes the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, and Vista.

For the fiscal year 20254/265, the focus will be on continuing the necessary tasks to wind down SEA and ensure a smooth complete transition to CEA. This includes meeting compliance requirements mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and working closely with the CEA Board to support the ongoing implementation and success of CEA.

The City of Solana Beach remains proud of its leadership role in launching the first CCA in San Diego County and looks forward to continuing its efforts in promoting sustainable energy solutions through the Clean Energy Alliance.

FY 20254/265 Actions:

A. Continue working with the selected consultant team (The Energy Authority and Calpine Energy Solutions) to manage the ongoing compliance requirements of SEA that will extend into 2024. Completed
B.A. Advocate the potential to increase the baseline RPS of CEA to eventually reach the 100% RPS goal as soon as possible but no later than 2035. CEA has incorporated incremental (~2%) annual increases to the RPS in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), as well as the pro forma, to achieve 100% by 2035.

C.B. Continue to work with the CEA Board and consultant team to accomplish the necessary tasks to implement and expand CEA in 20254/265.

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Policy Development
42 Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 20254/265: Participation in CEA meetings and events will be limited to Staff time.

3. City Facility Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Upgrades Summary: There is an opportunity for City facilities to lower energy usage through the installation of more energy efficient lighting, HVAC systems, new windows and potentially installing photovoltaics and/or battery storage systems. There are also potentially some funding mechanisms available to fund these sorts of projects.

In consultation with Energy Efficiency consultants, Staff will evaluate energy efficiency upgrade options for City facilities and their initial costs and potential future cost savings.

Research funding options for any cost-efficient and energy saving projects. Based on the results of this work, energy efficiency measures could be identified and included in the CAP update.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Draft and issue an RFP for an Energy Efficiency Consultant to evaluate potential energy projects for City facilities.

B. Select an Energy Efficiency Consultant to develop a plan for projects at City facilities.

C. Research opportunities for the City to enter into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and obtain funding for Microgrids at City facilities.

D. Pursue the design and installation of operable windows at City Hall.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Total costs unknown and would be determined after identifying the scope of the project.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Economic Development
43 FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
A. Economic Development

1. North County Transit District (NCTD) Property Planning & Related Issues
Summary: The North County Transit District (NCTD) is the landowner for the property that includes the Solana Beach Train Station. This property has been explored for development over the last couple decades with a number of initiated solicitations for proposal. In December 2014, NCTD issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and received four development proposals. The responses to this RFP were evaluated by a NCTD Selection Committee with local representation and a selected Development Team was recommended to the NCTD Board. In 2017, NCTD entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the selected developer and a pre-application review was completed by Community Development Staff on December 21, 2017. Due to several factors, NCTD terminated the ENA in 2018.

The City continues to meet with NCTD as-needed on the planning and public agency use and/or development of the NCTD site and related public parking. The City has presented interest to develop all or a portion of the property to NCTD.

FY 2024/252025/26 Actions:

A. Continue to work with NCTD to explore future development of the property for public agency use and/or development, including land and development cost appraisals.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2024/252025/26: Future costs for planning and development are unknown at this time.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Facility Asset Management
44 B. Facility Asset Management

1. Facilities/Asset Replacement Master Plan
Summary: The purpose of the facilities/asset replacement master plan was to identify costs and funding for the replacement and/or renovation of City facilities and existing assets, including buildings, parks, beach stairs, and the Lomas Santa Fe bridge, and other things such as equipment, vehicles, computers, and furnishings and equipment.

The City completed a condition assessment and associated costs for all City facilities.

Starting in FY 2014/15 through FY 2024/25, Council hads authorized a total of $2,371,000 for this Master Plan. The FY 2025/2624/25 objective is to keep funding this Master Plan and completing necessary maintenance projects at City facilities.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Update City facility/asset inventory list on an annual basis. Will be completed by July 1 B. Prioritize maintenance and replacement costs. Will be completed by July 1 C. Continue funding this item on an annual basis. Funding will be based on a formula applied to the Internal Service Fund Charge equal to 50% of the annual depreciation value of vehicles & equipment and building & improvement assets for the prior fiscal year end.
a. FY 2025/26 Transfer to Asset Replacement will be $392,316, which is approximately $165k higher than formula
D. Skip additional funding to Asset Replacement Fund for FY 2025/26 due to large built up fund balance reserve over $2.9M but continue to monitor and return to this annual basis approach below in future when appropriate
a. Continue funding this item on an annual basis. Funding will be based on a formula applied to the Internal Service Fund Charge equal to 50% of the annual depreciation value of vehicles & equipment assets for the prior fiscal year end i. FY 2025/26 formula based transfer would be approximately $305k Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: The costs to fund facility and asset replacement are significant. For the Asset Replacement Fund the expenditure budget allocation for FY2025/2624/25 is $556,782298,550 and for the Facilities Replacement Fund it is $246,573100,600.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
CalPERS Future Liability
45 C. CalPERS Future Liability

1. Proactively Pursue Measures to Reduce CalPERS Future Liabilities
Summary: Council established a PARS Pension Trust Fund in FY 2015/16 to fund Pension liabilities and has appropriated a total of $5,629,488.204,430,559 for unfunded pension liabilities through FY 2023/24. Including contributions and investment earnings, the pension liabilities fund had an account balance of $6,987,430.885,318,450.38 as of March 31,2025December 31, 2023. The purpose of the establishment of this Trust would be to pay down the CalPERS unfunded future liability quicker and provide less volatility which would lower the overall costs to the City.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Continue funding the PARS Trust Fund in FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26.

B. Consider the development of a Council Pension Funding Policy to address the City’s long-term pension obligations.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: Staff will request 35% of the fiscal year end surplus be deposited into the PARS Pension Trust Fund.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
OPEB Future Liability
46 D. OPEB Future Liability

1. Proactively Pursue Measures to Reduce Other PostEmployment Benefits (OPEB) Future Liabilities Summary: Council established and is funding a PARS Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund in FY 2015/16 to fund Other Post-Employment (Health) Benefits (OPEB) liabilities and has appropriated a total of $1,473,6811,358,681 for unfunded OPEB liabilities through FY 2024/2523/24. Including contributions and investment earnings, the OPEB liabilities funds had an account balance of $1,993,200.021,510,123.17 as of March 31, 2025December 31, 2023. The purpose of the establishment of this Trust would be to establish a long-term reserve to pay down the OPEB unfunded future liability quicker and provide less volatility which would lower the overall costs to the City.

Council approved as part of the FY’s, 2018/19 through 2024/25 adopted budgets an amount for the City’s OPEB obligation. These amounts were equal to the actuarially determined contribution (ADC) for the fiscal years as determined by Foster & Foster, Inc.Bartel Associates, LLC. The ADC includes annual pay-as-you-go benefit payments for retirees and PEMCHA administrative costs with the balance of the ADC being sent to the PARS Trust Fund for OPEB.

Establishing this funding mechanism in the adopted budgets resulted in a reduction in the City’s OPEB net liability by $2,750,870214,197 from $4,454,874 in FY 2017/18, to $1,704,0042,240,677 on June 30th, 20234 . Staff will continue to fund an on-going budget line item equal to the ADC as determined by the OPEB actuarial valuation to address the City’s OPEB liability obligation.

FY 2025/2624/25 Actions:

A. Continue funding the PARS Trust Fund in future Fiscal Years pursuant to Council direction.

Summary of Budgetary Projections for FY 2025/2624/25: $139,300115,000 is included in the FY 2025/2624/25 budget.

ONGOING PRIORITIES
& MONITORING
47 ONGOING PRIORITIES & MONITORING
The City has completed a number of integral capital projects and programs over the last fiscal year that are of priority to the City and require monitoring and/or reporting on a regular basis.

Additionally, there are a number of areas that as funding arises, or new programs, policies, or legislation are proposed, the City Council has identified a need to prioritize action and responsiveness. The following is a list of ongoing priorities for the City:

Housing and Homelessness:

A. Identify/pursue outside funding opportunities for development of lower and moderateincome housing.

B. Evaluate potential to convert existing buildings to affordable housing.

C. Explore partnerships with developers to fund units within City-initiated housing projects, when feasible.

D. Support regional efforts and outreach to address opioid crisis, drug overdose (including prescription drugs) and homelessness problems.

Coastal and Environmental:

A. Coordinate with the City of Encinitas, USACE, and State Parks on Sand Replenishment Post-Construction Monitoring and Reporting.

B. Coordinate with SANDAG on regional shoreline monitoring, other coastal projects and Regional Beach Sand Project III.

C. Continued coordination of efforts with key parties including local, regional, State and federal regulatory and governing agencies for beach sand replenishment and retention projects as a key local sea level rise/climate change adaptation strategy.

D. Continue to identify and implement other SCOUP compatible projects in the City.

E. Monitor parking and access for Annie’s Canyon trail and update social media and other information sources to direct users to the Manchester Avenue Park and Ride.

F. Continue to reach out and educate all food generators who must comply with the requirements of SB 1383.

F.G. Continue to reach out and educate all businesses who must comply with the City’s Single-Use Plastics Ordinance.

G.H. Continue to use the latest available organic and nonchemical pesticides and eliminate any use of rodenticides in City’s Parks, rights of ways and public facilities.

H.I. Budget for ongoing infrastructure costs after project completion for such things as the replacement of sprinkler heads and other assorted needs.

ONGOING PRIORITIES
& MONITORING
48 I.J. Support and promote SEJPA and its efforts to develop a potable reuse program.

Circulation and Parking:

A. Monitor traffic and parking issues in neighborhoods related to beach and trail usage, and fairgrounds activities, as needed.

B. Explore the implementation of a circulator or alternative solution to expand mobility options for residents and visitors to move throughout the City, thereby reducing congestion and promoting sustainable solutions.

C. Prepare an annual Pavement Repair program to address City roadways requiring maintenance and repair.

D. Explore increased funding for maintenance of the Coastal Rail Trail.

E. Evaluate the development of a sidewalk installation policy.

Land Use and Planning:

A. Monitor the regional circulation and land use plans, and any specific rail projects that could impact the City residents and businesses either directly or indirectly.

B. Monitor the development proposal for the North Bluff property on Border Avenue in Del Mar.

C. Monitor Fairgrounds plans and projects.

D. Research ADU and affordable ADU incentive programs.

E. Conduct Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Monitoring and Compliance Review.

F. Continue to work with SDGE to advance remaining Utilities Undergrounding Projects (UUP) toward construction.

G. Continue to seek out opportunities for a community dog park.

City Organizational Effectiveness
A. Conduct a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) local hotel audit.

B. Sustain and improve the City’s records management plan to ensure efficient and effective access and retention of City records for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and preserving the official history of City actions. Not sure what this is intended for? – Angela – we continue to reconcile, digitize, and maintain records in the City’s content services platform for searchability and preservation.

C. Development of City Donation, Dedication and Memorial Policies.

ONGOING PRIORITIES
& MONITORING
49 D. Identify and prioritize Cybersecurity training modules and implement phishing campaigns with Staff to test and correct, if needed, response to cyber threats.

From: Kristin Brinner
Date: April 16, 2025 at 12:46:48 PM PDT
To: Clerk Office <[email protected]>
Cc: David Zito <[email protected]>
Subject: for consideration for the 2025/26 workplan, 4/23 city council meeting
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Honorable Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmembers,
It is my understanding the 2025/26 workplan will be discussed at the 4/23 meeting. Although the agenda and draft workplan have not yet been posted ahead of this meeting, I respectfully submit the following ideas for your consideration:

Enforcement of existing noise ordinances to cut down on the motorcycles and modified trucks/sports cars who roar thru Solana Beach, especially on the weekends. From discussions with neighbors on Cedros (N), they can't even have the windows on the west side of their house open because it's just too loud. I'm amazed how loud it is at my house, blocks off of 101. These offenders have clearly modified their vehicles to maximize noise. Most exhaust systems on vehicles coming off of a production line are at no more than 75 decibels. Therefore, excluding motorcycles, the legal noise limit for cars in California is 95 decibels Per CA Vehicle Code - VEH
DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28244]
CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment [27000 - 28160]
ARTICLE 2. Exhaust Systems [27150 - 27159]
27151:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml? lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=27151
(a) A person shall not modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of the vehicle so that the vehicle is not in compliance with the •
provisions of Section 27150 or exceeds the noise limits established for the type of vehicle in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 27200). A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with an exhaust system so modified.
(b) For the purposes of exhaust systems installed on motor vehicles with a manufacturer s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 pounds, other than motorcycles, a sound level of 95 dbA or less, when tested in accordance with the most current SAE International standard, complies with this section. Motor vehicle exhaust systems or parts thereof include, but are not limited to, nonoriginal exhaust equipment.

Loosening the requirements for backyard chickens. While there may be an informal acceptance of the fact that many people have chickens where it's not legally permitted, I respectfully suggest that the requirements be officially loosened for smaller lots. Some nearby neighbors had chickens (illegally) and someone complained to the city, so they no longer have chickens. These are neighbors with what I thought would consider a huge backyard - definitely plenty of space to humanely house chickens. What with food insecurity more generally, and specifically the cost of eggs, this seems a reasonable step to take. It also seems to me that if the only limit on dogs is that you can't have more than 4 (and you can have them in all zones) we could relax the chicken rules. Dogs can be much louder than chickens - anyone with a neighbor whose dog barks constantly will attest to this.

Per SBMC117.20.040 Specific requirements. H.1. Table 17.20.040-A Animal Regulations, Residential Zones, chickens are limited to zones ER-1, ER-2, and LR, with a minimum lot size of 20,000 ft2 and minimum of 2000 ft2 per chicken.

Some informal internet research suggests that this VASTLY overestimates the amount of space needed to humanely house chickens. Most websites suggest 4-8 ft2 of coop space and 10-20 ft2 of free-run space is sufficient.

This is 100x less than what the current ordinance requires.

Thanks again for all you do for our city,
-Kristin
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Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:31 PM
To: David Zito <[email protected]>
Cc: Clerk Office <[email protected]>
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Dear Solana Beach Councilmembers,
I understand that the workplan for 2025/26 will be reviewed during the meeting on April 23rd. While I await the publication of the agenda and draft workplan, I would like to present a couple of ideas for your consideration:

1. Enforcement of Noise Ordinances: I propose that we enhance the enforcement of existing noise regulations to address issues caused by loud motorcycles and modified vehicles that frequently disrupt the peace in Solana Beach, particularly on weekends. Conversations with residents on Cedros reveal that the noise levels are so intense they can’t open their west-facing windows. Even from my home, several blocks off of Highway 101, the noise is startling. Many offenders have clearly modified their vehicles to produce excessive noise, often exceeding the legal limits outlined in the California Vehicle Code. For reference, the standard legal noise limit for most vehicles is capped at 95 decibels, and current modifications frequently violate this standard.

2. Relaxation of Backyard Chicken Regulations: I also suggest reconsidering the existing regulations surrounding backyard chickens, especially for smaller lots. Although there appears to be an unofficial acceptance of chicken keeping in areas where it's currently not permitted, it would be beneficial to officially relax the requirements. I noted that neighbors with sizeable backyards had to relinquish their chickens due to a complaint, despite having ample space to house them humanely. In light of rising food costs, this adjustment seems warranted. Additionally, considering that the limit on dogs is four, with no restrictions based on zoning, it could be reasonable to extend similar leniency to chickens, which tend to be quieter than barking dogs.

According to SBMC 117.20.040 regulations, chickens are only allowed in specific zones with significant space requirements that appear to vastly exceed actual needs.

Current recommendations for humane chicken housing suggest far less space— approximately 4-8 square feet per coop and 10-20 square feet for free range—which is considerably lower than our existing regulations.

Thank you for your dedication to our community.

Sincerely, Oanh
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Legislative Policy
and
Correspondence
April 15, 2025
The Honorable Scott Wiener
Senator, California State Senate
1021 O St, Suite 8620
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 79 (Wiener) Transit-oriented Development
Notice of Opposition
Dear Senator Wiener,
The City of Solana Beach writes to express our strong opposition to your SB 79 (Wiener), which would not only disregard the City’s compliance with and completion of statecertified housing elements, but also bestow land use authority to transit agencies and other private property owners without any coordination with the City.

SB 79 significantly extends housing streamlining in a manner that is harmful to the public – both current residents and future residents – by forcing cities to approve transit-oriented development projects near specified transit stops — up to seven stories high and a density of 120 homes per acre — without regard to the community's needs, environmental review, or public input.

While the station meets the requirements for Tier 3, the City of Solana Beach transit station is a limited use station that does not reflect a high commuter population and use. This station more typically supports visitor-serving Amtrak access, specifically for those visiting the coastal areas on the weekends and for holidays, and the Del Mar fairgrounds for seasonal events and programs. Further, this station is located within close proximity to the City’s beaches and is not in a centralized location as is typically found in large cities and urbanized, commuter communities.

Additionally, upon close review of the proposed legislation, this legislation would create a significant disconnect between the housing and the necessary public services, public facilities and infrastructure necessary to support current and future residents. Specifically, limited water and sewer facilities within our City could be significantly impacted by development at greater intensity and density as would be permitted under this legislation. Further, requirements such as a water supply assessment or educational facility planning would be foregone if this legislation moves forward as proposed.

Most alarmingly, SB 79 defies cities’ general plans and provides transit agencies and properties adjacent to transit properties land use authority. Further, it would permit transit agencies on property they own or have a permanent easement over, regardless of the CITY OF SOLANA BEACH www.cityofsolanabeach.org
635 SOUTH H IGHWAY 101 • SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 • (858) 720-2400 • Fax (858) 720-2455 distance from a transit stop, land use authority and an exemption under CEQA for projects not transit related. This independent land use authority for housing would not be coordinated with essential public services and infrastructure that is provided for concurrent with development when processed via discretionary permits by cities.

This broad new authority applies to both residential and commercial development.

Transit agencies could develop 100% commercial projects — even at transit stops — and not provide a single new home, while simultaneously making the argument that more housing must be constructed around transit stops.

The City of Solana Beach is a partner in the development of new housing for our current and future residents as shown in our over 300 units presently under construction. However, as currently drafted, SB 79 will not spur much-needed housing construction in a manner that supports local flexibility, decision-making, and community input. State-driven ministerial or by-right housing approval processes fail to recognize the extensive public engagement associated with developing and adopting zoning ordinances and housing elements, as well as consideration of the necessary public facilities, public services, and infrastructure. For these reasons, the City of Solana Beach strongly opposes SB 79.

Sincerely,
Lesa Heebner
Mayor
City of Solana Beach
cc. Senator Catherine Blakespear
Assembly Member Tasha Boerner
Catherine Hill, League Regional Public Affairs Manager
League of California Cities, [email protected]