Council Meetings REGULAR - January 28, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
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FLAG SALUTE:
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PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Ceremonial. None at the posting date of this agenda.
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PRESENTATIONS:
None at the posted date of this agenda.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Comments relating to items on this evening’s agenda are taken at the time the items are heard. This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items relating to City business and not appearing on today’s agenda by submitting a speaker slip (located on the back table) to the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action shall be taken by the City Council on public comment items. Council may refer items to the City Manager for placement on a future agenda. The maximum time allotted for each presentation is THREE MINUTES. No donations of time are permitted (SBMC 2.04.190). Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
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CONSENT
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted in a single action of the City Council unless pulled for discussion. Any member of the public may address the City Council on an item of concern by submitting to the City Clerk a speaker slip (located on the back table) before the Consent Calendar is addressed. Those items removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Council will be trailed to the end of the agenda, while Consent Calendar items removed by the public will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar to hear the public speaker.
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Register of Demands.
1. Staff Report - Register of Demands .pdf
2. Att 1 - Register of Demands 01-28-26.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Ratify the above register of demands for December 13, 2025 through January 9, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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Geotechnical Engineering Plan Review and Inspection Services.
1. Staff Report - Geotechnical Consulting.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-007 PSA for Geotech.pdf
3. Att 2 - UES Scope of Services.pdf
4. Att 3 - PSA Template.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Adopt
Resolution 2026-007
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with UES.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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FY2024/25 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Ramps Project Bid 2025-03.
1. Staff Report - Ped ADA Ramps NOC - Engin-Pwks-2026-007.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-001 ADA Ramps NOC 2025.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Adopt
Resolution 2026-001
:
a. Authorizing the City Council to accept as complete the ADA Pedestrian Ramps, Bid No. 2025-03, constructed by PAL General Engineering. b. Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to comment on a specific item, as required by law and following proper notice. Individuals wishing to speak must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk (available at the back table). After considering all evidence presented, including written materials and oral testimony, the City Council will render a decision supported by written findings based on substantial evidence in the record. An applicant or the applicant’s designee(s) for a private development or business project subject to a public hearing is allotted a total of fifteen (15) minutes to speak, in accordance with SBMC 2.04.210. A portion of this time may be reserved to respond to comments made in opposition. All other speakers should refer to the public comment section at the beginning of the agenda for applicable time limits. Speakers are asked to observe the timer light on the Council Dais.
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Public Hearing: 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive (Case # MOD25-007/SDP25-015; Applicant: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club; APN: 263-293-55-00.
1. Staff Report - 1505 Lomas Santa Fe - County Club MOD25-007 - .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-006 - LSFCC .pdf
3. Att 2 - Project Plans.pdf
4. Att 3 -View Analysis Renderings.pdf
5. Att 4 - Project Narrative.pdf
6. Att 5 - Parking Justification.pdf
7. K.1. Staff Report Update #1.pdf
8. K.1. Presentations.pdf
The proposed project meets the minimum objective requirements under the SBMC, is consistent with the General Plan and may be found, as conditioned, to meet the discretionary findings to approve a Modification to the approved DRP and CUP and new SDP. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council:
Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the public hearing, Report Council disclosures, Receive public testimony, Close the public hearing.
Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
If the City Council makes the requisite findings and approves the project, adopt Resolution 2026-006
conditionally approving a Modification to the approved DRP, CUP and new SDP for an expansion to an existing dining area deck at 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0 with modifications.
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Public Hearing Continued: 121 West Plaza Street; Applicant: David Urich; APN: 298-010-44.
1. Staff Report - 121 W. Plaza - Urich Live-Work - cont'd fm 1-14 .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-113 - Urich Live-Work.pdf
3. Att 2 - Project Plans.pdf
4. Att 3 - SDP Waiver Request.pdf
5. Att 4 - Structural and Construction Details.pdf
6. K.2. Presentations.pdf
The proposed project meets the minimum objective requirements under the SBMC, could be found to be consistent with the General Plan and could be found, as conditioned, to meet the discretionary findings required as discussed in this report to approve a DRP, a DUP and administratively issue an SDP. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council:
Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the Public Hearing, Report Council Disclosures, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and If the City Council makes the requisite findings and approves the project, adopt Resolution 2026-113
conditionally approving a DRP, SDP, and DUP to construct a second-story Live/Work Unit located above a single-story commercial building currently occupied by a dental office at 121 West Plaza Street, Solana Beach.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0 with modifications.
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STAFF REPORTS:
Submit speaker slips to the City Clerk. All speakers should refer to the public comment section at the beginning of the agenda for time allotments. Please be aware of the timer light on the Council Dais.
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2026 Annual Citizen Commission Appointments.
1. Staff Report - Citizen Commission Appointments (16).pdf
2. Att 1 - Council Policy No. 5 .pdf
3. Att 2 - Maddy Act Apptmt. List Nov 2025 .pdf
4. Att 3 - Comm Vacancies Notice Flyer .pdf
5. Att 4 - 2025 Attendance.pdf
6. Att 5 - Appointment Worksheet 3.pdf
7. Att 6 - List of Applicants (1-28-26).pdf
8. Att 7 - Applications Received .pdf
9. L.1. Staff Report Update 1.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Appoint two (2) members to the Budget and Finance Commission nominated/appointed by individual Councilmembers (MacDonald, Becker) for two-year terms.
Appoint four (4) members to the Climate & Resiliency Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for the following positions:
Three (3) Resident appointments for a two-year term.
One (1) Professional appointment for a member of the environmental and/or scientific community (resident or non-resident) for a two-year term.
Appoint three (3) members to the Parks and Recreation Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for two-year terms.
Appoint three (3) members to the Public Arts Commission nominated/appointed by Council-at-large for two-year terms.
Appoint four (4) members to the View Assessment Commission: nominated/appointed by individual Councilmembers (MacDonald, Zito) and two positions by Council-at-large, all for two-year terms.
This item was not heard and will return to a future meeting.
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Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
1. Staff Report - ACFR FY 2025 .pdf
2. Att 1 - FY 2025 ACFR.pdf
3. Att 2 - Communication of Internal Control FY25.pdf
4. Att 3 - Auditor's Communication Governance Ltr.pdf
5. L.2. Presentations.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Accept and file the City of Solana Beach Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Accept and file The Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance letter.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND CORRESPONDENCE:
City Correspondence on proposed and existing state and federal laws.
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WORK PLAN COMMENTS:
Council comments on Work Plan status, needs, edits, etc. that were not discusssed on prior items. The Work Plan was last adopted June 18, 2025.
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COMPENSATION & REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURE:
GC: Article 2.3. Compensation: 53232.3. (a) Reimbursable expenses shall include, but not be limited to, meals, lodging, and travel. 53232.3 (d) Members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency “City” at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Regional
Appointed Committees /
Standing
Committees /
Citizen
Commissions
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ADJOURN: