CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
SOLANA 'BEACH CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, & HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Joint REGULAR Meeting
March 11, 20126 * 06:00 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Lesa Heebner
Deputy Mayor Jill MacDonald - Council District 4
David A. Zito - Council District 1
Jewel Edson - Council District 3
Kristi Becher- Council District 2
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney Alyssa Muto, City Manager Angela lvey, City Clerk A. CALL TOORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Heebner called the meeting to order at 6.00 p.m.
Present: Lesa Heebner, Jill MacDonald, David A. Zito, Kristi Becker
Absent: Jewel Edson
Also Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Present: Johanna Canlas, City Attorney
Angela Ivey, City Clerk
Dan King, Assistant City Manager
Orelia DeBraal, Public Works Dir.
Joseph Lim, Community Development Dir,
Rachel Jacobs, Finance Dir.
E. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
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C. FLAG SALUTE:
D. PROCLAMATIONS 1 CERTIFICATES 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Ceremonial.
• Dan King, Assistant City Manager, Goodbye.
Presentations
E. PRESENTATIONS:
• Wild Coast
Presentation
F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Deputy Mayor McDonald to approve.
Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None. Absent: Edson. Motion carried.
G. 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.
Michael Citrin — Mike Levin funds for staircase
J. 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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J.2 Register of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Ratify the register of demands for February 7 - February 20, 2026.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Deputy Mayor McDonald to approve.
Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None. Absent: Edson. Motion carried.
J.3. Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project Bid 2025-05 Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-010:
a. Authorizing the City Council to accept, as complete, the Fletcher Cove Beach Access Improvement Project, Bid 2025-05, performed by A.B.
Hashmi, Inc.
b. Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Deputy Mayor McDonald to approve.
Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None. Absent: Edson. Motion carried.
J.4. Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Maintenance Amendment Recommendation: That the City Council:
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-021:
a. 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.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Deputy Mayor McDonald to approve.
Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None. Absent: Edson. Motion carried.
K. 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 Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 3 of 5
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.
K.1 Public Hearing: 729 Fresca Street; Case: TE25-004; Applicant: Lombrozo, Griffiths; APN: 298-430-18-00
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the public hearing, Report Council disclosures, Receive public testimony, Close the public hearing.
2. 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.
Staff presentation.
Mayor Heebner opened the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Becker to close the public hearing. Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None. Absent:
Edson. Motion carried.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Becker to approve the recommendation. Approved 41011. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes: None.
Absent: Edson. Motion carried.
L. 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.
L.1 Community Grant Program and Potential Program Modifications Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Provide direction and feedback on the following:
a. Timeline of program and awards.
b. Creation of Council Directed Spending account.
c. Budget adjustments for Council Directed Spending, and Community Art.
d. Enhanced criteria for awardees.
2. Authorize the City Manager to update budget and relevant program documents necessary to effectuate City Council's direction on the program.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to initiate of the FY 2026-27 Community Grant Program.
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Staff presentation.
Motion: Moved by Councilmemb,er Zito and second by Councilmember Becker to approve the recommendation and allocate a total of $75,000 ($45,000 from the general fund, $15k from Public Arts fund, and $15k from EDCO). Approved 4/0/1. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Becker. Noes- None. Absent-, Edson. Motion carried.
L.2 City of Solana Beach 40th Anniversary Update
Recommendation- That the City Council
1. Accept the informational update and provide feedback to staff.
Discussion
MI. LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND CORRESPONDENCE: None
City Correspondence on proposed and existing state and federal laws.
N. WORK PLAN COMMENTS: None
Council comments on Work Plan status, needs, edits, etc. that were not discussed on prior items. The Work Plan was last adopted June 18, 2025.
0. COMPENSATION & REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURE: None
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.
P. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Re_qiol7�3l Appointed Committees I Stair dit79 Committees lCitizen Commissions Q.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Heebner adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Approved: April 8, 2026 Angela Ivey, City Clerk Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 5 of 5