CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
& HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Joint REGULAR Meeting
May 06, 2026 * 06:00 PM
City Hall / Council Chambers, 635 S. Highway 101 Solana Beach California City Council meetings are video recorded and archived as a permanent record. The video recording captures the complete proceedings of the meeting and is available for viewing on the City's website.
Online posting of Reports & Supplemental Documents consist of items received up to the cut off time prior to meetings for processing new submittals (2 hrs prior to meeting start). Complete records containing meeting handouts,, P,owerPoints, etc. can be obtained from the records archive center, The City Council shall not begin a new agenda item after 10:30 p,m. unless approved by a majority vote of all members present. SBMC 2.04.070
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Ls a Heebner
Deputy Mayor Jill MacDonald - Couincil District 4
David A. Zito - Council District 1
Jewel Edson - Council District 3
Kristi Becker- Council District 2
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney Alyssa Mute, City Manager Angela livey, City Clerk A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Heebner called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Present: Lesa Heebner, Jill MacDonald, David A. Zito, Jewel Edson, Kristi Becker
Absent: None
Also Alyssa. Muto, City Manager
Present: Johanna Canlas, City Attorney
Angela Ivey, City Clerk
Orelia DeBraal, Public Works Dir.
Rachel Jacobs, Finance Dir.
B. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
C. FLAG SALUTE:
D. PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATE'S/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: CeremoniaL Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting May 6, 2026 Page 1 of 6
• Michael Manriquez, IT Director, Goodbye.
Remarks by City Council and Staff.
E. PRESENTATIONS: None
F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Councilmember Zito to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
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.
Alex Jiminez, Thiago Barranco — smoke free multi-housing Diane Kutlow— Senator Blakespear's Legislative updates
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
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings held on April 8, 2026.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
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J.2 List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Ratify the register of demands for April 04, 2026 - April 17, 2026, Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.3 Fire Vehicle Purchase
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. 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.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.4 Building Inspection Services
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. 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.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Zito to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
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 rendera 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 Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting May 6, 2026 Page 3 of 6
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
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Staff recommends that the City Council consider introduction of Ordinance 542 (1st Reading) amending the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
Staff presentation.
Mayor Heebner opened the public hearing. Council disclosures.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to close the public hearing. Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Mayor Heebner to approve. Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
K.2 Outdoor Dining Code Update
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. 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.
Staff presentation.
Mayor Heebner opened the public hearing. Council disclosures.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to close the public hearing. Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to approve including removing the allowance of canopies within public right of ways and public parking areas. Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
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.
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L.1 SB 707 Compliance, Disruption Policy and Code Amendments Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt City Council Policy "Technology Disruption During Public Meetings."
2. Introduce Ordinance 544 (1st Reading) to amend SBMC, refining speaker time limits,.
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-056 to incorporate Council Meeting Speaker Time Limits.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Zito and second by Councilmember Edson to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
L.,2 Cost Participation Agreement - South Nardo Ave. Improvements Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-040 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Participation Agreement with Shea Homes (Ocean Ranch Development).
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-041 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Participation Agreement with FIG Fenton (Solana Highlands Development).
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Councilmember Edson to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
M. LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND, CORRESPONDENCE:
City Correspondence on proposed and existing state and federal laws.
S13 1167 — Clarifying electric bicycles, high-powered electric motorcycles - Support SB, 2264 — District Ag. Assoc: Affordable Housing - Support SIB 936 — Restrict retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide - Support NI. 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.
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.
P. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Q. ADJOURN:
Mayor Heebner adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Approved: June 10, 2026 Angela Ivey, City CIerk
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