CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, & HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Joint REGULAR Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Lesa. Heebner
Deputy Mayor Jill MacDonald - Council District
David A. Zito - Council District 1
Jewel Edson - Council District
Kri!sti Becker-Council District 2
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney Alyssa Muto, City Manager Angela Ivey, City Clerk A.. GALL TO'ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Heebner called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m..
Present: Lena Heebner, Jill MacDonald, David A. Zito, Jewel Edson
Absent: Kristi Becker
Also Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Present: Johanna Canlas, City Attorney
Angela Ivey, City Clerk
Joe Goldstone, Interim, Assistant City Manager
Orelia DeBraal, Public Works Dir.
Rachel Jacobs, Finance Dir,
Katie Benson, Senior Planner
B. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
C. FLAG SALUTE.
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D. PROCLAMATIONS I CERTIFICATES I ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: None E. PRESENTATIONS: None
F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to approve. Approved 410I1 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
G. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
H. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMENTARY
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
T 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.
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.
JA Minutes of the City Council
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 28, 2026 and February 25, 2026.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
J.2 Register of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Ratify the register of demands for February 21 - March 6, 2026.
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Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
J.3 Unified Telecommunications Services - Cox Communications Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-029:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cox Communications for Unified Telecommunications Services for an initial three-year term with two (2) optional one-year extensions, in a total contract amount not to exceed $92,351 during the initial term, which includes a one-time implementation and equipment cost of $24,671 and monthly recurring service costs of $1,880 for a total of 36 months.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, if necessary, by increasing the Information Technology Asset Replacement expenditure account (1355450.66400) to support the one-time implementation cost of $24,671, utilizing available fund balance.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
J.4. Reclassification of Positions within Finance,
Recreation, Code Compliance and Building; Fiscal Year
2025/2026 Salary and Compensation Plan Update
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-028 approving the updates listed below to the FY 2025/2026 Salary and Compensation Plan:
a. Reclassify the Accountant position to a Payroll and Fiscal Specialist and update the FY 2025/2026 Confidential Employees' Salary Schedule 2 (pay grade 114-A).
b. Reclassify the budgeted part-time/temporary Parking Enforcement position to a regular full-time Code Compliance Specialist position as listed on the FY 2025/2026 Miscellaneous Employees' Salary Schedule 3 (pay grade MIS-4301).
c. The addition of a new full-time position to the Recreation department to increase the full-time staff from two staff to three staff, and to allow for advancement of the current Recreation Programs Coordinator.
d. The addition of an additional full-time Permit Technician to the Building Division to increase the full-time staff from two staff to three staff.
2. Authorize the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/2026 and FY Solana Beach City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2026 Page 3 of 7
2026/2027 Adopted Budgets accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
J.5 Temporary Staffing Services - KForce, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-030:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with KForce, Inc. for temporary staffing services, increasing the contract by $30,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of$95,000 for Fiscal Years 2025/26 only. b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
J.6 Purchase of Two Pickup Trucks for the Fire Department - National Auto Fleet Group
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-034:
a. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with National Auto Fleet Group utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF for the purchase of:
i. Two (2) model year 2026 Ford F-250, Crew Cab pickups for$227,392.50.
b. Approve $15,000 per vehicle to fund emergency communication radios and associated vehicle graphics, for a total of $30,000. c. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/2026 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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 Solana Beach City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2026 Page 4 of 7
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.
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 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026 Adoption Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-018:
a. Approving revised appropriations in the FY 2026 Adopted Budget.
b. Authorize the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2026 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Staff presentation.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve. Approved 41011 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
L.2 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2024125 Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-024 approving the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and the 2024/25 Housing Successor Annual Report as submitted and directing Staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-026 directing staff to develop a priority processing program and development impact fee deferral program for extremely low-income housing, special needs housing, and deed- restricted low-income accessory dwelling units consistent with the City's 6th cycle housing element programs.
Staff presentation.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to approve. Approved 410/1 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
L.3 Interim Assistant City Manager Appointment
Recommendation: That the City Council
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1. Adopt Resolution 2026-027 appointing Jay Goldstone as the Interim Assistant City Manager and authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment agreement with Mr. Goldstone with an hourly rate of $129.81 and limited to working 960 hours per fiscal year.
2. Approve increasing the FY 2025/26 expenditure budget by $63,212 to the City Manager, Salary & Benefit Accounts 1005200.61020 and 1005200.62100 as necessary.
3. Authorize the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/2026 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Staff introduction.
Motion: Moved by Deputy Mayor MacDonald and second by Councilmember Edson to approve. Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
LA New Fire Station Alerting System Installation - US Designs Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-025:
a. Determining that the purchase of a new fire station alerting system US Designs qualifies for exemption from competitive bidding under SBMC 3.08.130; and
b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with US Digital Design for the purchase and installation of a new fire station alerting system for an amount not to exceed
$195,676.68.
2. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/2026 Budget as necessary.
Staff presentation.
Motion: Moved by Deputy Mayor MacDonald and second by Councilmember Edson to approve. Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: Becker). Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson.
Noes: None Absent: Becker. Motion carried.
M. LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND CORRESPONDENCE:
City Correspondence on proposed and existing state and federal laws. • Regional Beach Sand Project and Nearshore Habitat Studies Letter of Support
N. WORK PLAN COMMENTS:
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.
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0. 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.
P. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
E2gIona/Appointed Committees/Standin q Committees✓Citizen Commissions Q. ADJOURN:
Mayor Heebner adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Approved-. April 22, 2026 Angela Ivey, City Clerk
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