Council Meetings REGULAR - March 11, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
C.
FLAG SALUTE:
D.
PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Ceremonial.
Dan King, Assistant City Manager, Goodbye.
Wild Coast
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PRESENTATIONS:
None at the posted date of this agenda.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
H.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
I.
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. Register of Demands .pdf
2. Att 1 - Register of Demands 03-11-26 UPDATED.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Ratify the register of demands for February 7 - February 20, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project Bid 2025-05
1. Staff Report - Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-010 Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project NOC.pdf Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-010
:
Authorizing the City Council to accept, as complete, the Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project, Bid 2025-05, performed by A.B. Hashmi, Inc.
Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Maintenance Amendment
1. Staff Report - Yunex Traffic Signal PSA Amendment.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-021 PSA Amend with Yunex Traffic.pdf
3. J.4. Staff Report Update #1.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Adopt
Resolution 2026-021
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex Traffic, Inc., for as-needed maintenance services during Fiscal Year 2025/26, which would increase the Agreement by $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $52,669.72 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 only.
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget accordingly.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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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: 729 Fresca Street; Case: TE25-004; Applicant: Lombrozo, Griffiths; APN: 298-430-18-00
1. Staff Report - 729 Fresca St - Lombrozo-Griffiths EXT.pdf
2. Att 1 - SR 2022 (10-12-22) 729 Fresca.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2022-119 (10-12-22).pdf
4. Att 3 - Applicant Request for Time Extension.pdf
5. Att 4 - RES 2026-015.pdf
6. K.1. Presentations.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the public hearing, Report Council disclosures, Receive public testimony, Close the public hearing.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-015
, approving the request for a Time Extension for approvals and entitlements in DRP and setting the expiration date to October 12, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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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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Community Grant Program and Potential Program Modifications Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Staff Report - Community Grant Program 2026 - 2027.pdf
2. Att 1 - Community Grant Guidelines.pdf
3. Att 2 - 2026-27 Community Grant Application.pdf
4. L.1. Presentation.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Provide direction and feedback on the following:
Timeline of program and awards.
Creation of Council Directed Spending account.
Budget adjustments for Council Directed Spending, and Community Art.
Enhanced criteria for awardees.
Authorize the City Manager to update budget and relevant program documents necessary to effectuate City Council’s direction on the program.
Authorizing the City Manager to initiate of the FY 2026-27 Community Grant Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Edson)
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City of Solana Beach 40th Anniversary Update
1. Staff Report - 40th Anniversary Update.pdf
2. L.2. Supplemental Docs (added 3-6-26).pdf
3. L.2. Presentation.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Accept the informational update and provide feedback to staff.
Discussion
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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: