Council Meetings REGULAR - May 06, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
C.
FLAG SALUTE:
D.
PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Ceremonial.
Michael Manriquez, IT Director, Goodbye.
E.
PRESENTATIONS:
None at the posted date of this agenda.
F.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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.
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.
J.1
Minutes of the City Council
1. J.1. Min Combined.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings held on April 8, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.2
List of Demands
1. Staff Report - List of Demands (05-06-26) .pdf
2. Att 1 - Register of Demands 05-06-26 SR.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Ratify the register of demands for April 04, 2026 - April 17, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.3
Fire Vehicle Purchase
1. Staff Report - Fire Department Vehicle Purchase Chief.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-045 Fire Department New Vehicle.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-045
:
a.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with National Auto Fleet Group utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF for the purchase of a model year 2026 Ford F-250, Crew Cab pickups for $151,024.22. b.
Approve $5,000 to fund associated vehicle graphics.
c.
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/2026 Adopted Budget accordingly.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.4
Building Inspection Services
1. Staff Report - Building Services Contract Ext.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-046 PSA extension Interwest.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-046
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement extension with Interwest for the building inspection services for nine (9) months to complete inspection services for the Solana Highlands (RIVA) and Ocean Ranch Estates (Drift) projects.
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.
K.1
Accessory Dwelling Ordinance Update
1. Staff Report - ADU Ordinance Update (Ord Intro).pdf
2. Att 1 - ORD 542 ADU.pdf
3. K.1. Updated Report #1 (5-4-26).pdf
4. K.1 Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Staff recommends that the City Council consider introduction of Ordinance 542
(1
st
Reading)
amending the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
K.2
Outdoor Dining Code Update
1. Staff Report - Outdoor Dining - Public Area Licensing Rate.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-044 Outdoor Dining License Rate.pdf
3. Att 2 - ORD 543 Outdoor Dining Ordinance Update.pdf
4. K.2 Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-044
establishing a license fee for outdoor dining establishments within public spaces and introduce Ordinance 543
(1st Reading) amending Section 17.60.130 Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Eating Areas of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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
SB 707 Compliance Disruption Policy and Code Amendments
1. Staff Report - Council Mtgs 1) Spk time Ord, 2) Disruption.pdf
2. Att 1 - Council Policy - Technology Disruption During Public Meetings.pdf
3. Att 2 - ORD 544 - Speaker Time Limits.pdf
4. Att 3 - RES 2026-056 Speaker time limits.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt City Council Policy “Technology Disruption During Public Meetings.” Introduce
Ordinance 544
(1st Reading) to amend SBMC refining speaker time limits.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-056
to incorporate Council Meeting Speaker Time Limits.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
L.2
Cost Participation Agreement - South Nardo Ave. Improvements
1. Staff Report- Cost Sharing 1) Ocean Ranch 2) Nardo Solana Highlands.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-040 Ocean Ranch Partcipation.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-041 Solana Highlands Partcipation.pdf
4. Att 3 - S Nardo Ave Improvements_Agreement_Final_Ocean Ranch.pdf
5. Att 4 - S Nardo Ave Improvements_Agreement_Final_Solana Highlands.pdf
6. Att 5 - S Nardo Ave Preliminary Estimate.pdf
7. L.2 Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-040
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Participation Agreement with Shea Homes (Ocean Ranch Development).
Adopt
Resolution 2026-041
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Participation Agreement with HG Fenton (Solana Highlands Development).
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND CORRESPONDENCE:
1. SB936 - Restrict retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide - Support.pdf
2. SB1167 - Clarifying electric bicycles, high-powered electric motorcycles.pdf
3. SB2264 - District Ag. Assoc - Affordable Housing - Support.pdf City Correspondence on proposed and existing state and federal laws.
N.
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.
O.
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
Q.
ADJOURN: