Council Meetings REGULAR - May 27, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
C.
FLAG SALUTE
D.
PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ceremonial.
Public Works National Appreciation Week
E.
PRESENTATIONS
New Fire Chief Bret Davidson Introduction
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
Planning, Communications and Engagement Consulting
1. Staff Report - PSA Amendment Lew Edwards Group.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-065 PSA Amendment with Lew Edwards Group.pdf Recommendation: That the City Council
Approve
Resolution 2026-065
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Lew Edwards Group for planning, communications and engagement services, increasing the contract by $40,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $84,375.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.2
Register of Demands
1. Staff Report - List of Demands (05-27-26) .pdf
2. Att 1 - Register of Demands 05-27-26 SR.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Ratify the register of demands for April 18, 2026 - May 01, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.3
Quarterly Investment Report
1. Staff Report - Quarterly Investment Report March 31, 2026.pdf
2. Att 1 Cash and Investment Report 3.31.26.pdf
3. Att 2 Chandler Asset Quarterly Investment Report 3.31.26.pdf
4. Att 3 PARS Investment Performance Review 3.31.26.pdf
5. J.3. Updated Report #1 - 5-27-26.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Accepts and files the attached Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.4
Sewer System Management Plan
1. Staff Report - Sewer System Mgmt Pln - SSMP.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-062 - SSMP Resolution.pdf
3. Att 2 - 2026 SSMP.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-062
approving updates to the Sewer System Management Plan in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board Waste Discharge Requirements.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the approved SSMP to the State Water Resources Control Board and take all actions necessary to maintain compliance with Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.5
Santa Fe Hills HOA Maintenance Improvement District (MID)
1. Staff Report - Santa Hills HOA MID Agreement.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-048.pdf
3. Att 2 - Santa Fe Hills HOA Agreement.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-048
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Improvement District Agreement with Santa Fe Hills Homeowners’ Association, Inc. effective July 1, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
J.6
Audio Visual Services
1. Staff Report - Audio-Visual Maintenance .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-060 Audio-Visual Maintenance.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-060
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Western Audio Visual, Inc.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
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 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: 146 S. Granados Ave., Applicant: Pelly, Application: MOD26-002/MEC26-001, APN: 298-093-90
1. Staff Report - 146 S. Granados - Pelly .pdf
2. Att 1- RES 2026-061.pdf
3. Att 2- Staff Report Attachment from Applicant R_Redacted.pdf
4. Att 3- Opposition from 150 S. Granados Ave._Redacted.pdf
5. Att 4- Response from Applicant R_Redacted.pdf
6. Att 5 - VAC Notice of Decision .pdf
7. Att 6- RES 2003-070 .pdf
8. K.1. Presentations.pdf
The proposed project meets the minimum zoning requirements under the SBMC, may be found to be consistent with the General Plan and may be found, as conditioned, to meet the discretionary findings required as discussed in this report to approve a MEC. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council:
Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the Public Hearing, Report Council Disclosures, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and Find that the circumstances that warranted the conditions of approval in 2003, have changed and therefore, remove conditions of approval B.i and B.ii included in Resolution 2003-070.
Consider the requisite findings to approve a MEC adopt
Resolution 2026-061
for a new fence on the southern property line between 146 and 150 S. Granados Avenue, Solana Beach.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0 only to continue the item to a date certain of June 10, 2026.
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
Coastal Project Status Updates
1. Staff Report - State of the Beach Update.pdf
2. L.1. Presentations.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Receive and file the informational updates provided.
Presentation
L.2
Fire Department Update
1. Staff Report - Fire Department Update.pdf
2. Att 1 - Fire Org Chart.pdf
3. L.2. Presentation .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Receive and file the informational staff report update.
Presentation
L.3
Lomas Santa Fe Corridor East Improvements Project
1. Staff Report- LSFe Corridor East Improvements Contract .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-057 - Award LSFE Project.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-058 - PSA Amd for MBI.pdf
4. Att 3 - RES 2026-059 - PSA Kleinfelder CMI.pdf
5. Att 4 - Project Limits.pdf
6. L.3. Supplemental Docs (5-27-26).pdf
7. L.3. Presentation .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-057
:
Awarding a construction contract to Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc. in the amount of $6,740,708.00, for the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor East Improvements Project, Bid No. 2026-03, CPFCDSL 5445(008).
Approving an amount of $675,000.00 for construction contingency.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract on behalf of the City.
Authorizing the City Manager to approve cumulative change orders up to the construction contingency amount.
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-058
:
Authorizing the City Manager to amend a Professional Services Agreement for an additional two-year term, in an amount not to exceed $183,424.00, with Michael Baker International for additional bid, construction, and council Support for the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor East Improvements Project, Bid No. 2026-03, CPFCDSL 5445(008).
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-059
:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for a two-year term, in an amount not to exceed $979,812.00, with Kleinfelder Construction Services for Construction Management and Inspection for the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor East Improvements Project, Bid No. 2026-03, CPFCDSL 5445(008).
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget accordingly.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
L.4
Climate Action Plan Update
1. Staff Report - Climate Action Plan Update.pdf
2. L.4. Presentation .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Accept the informational update and provide feedback to staff.
Presentation
L.5
Work Plan Review
1. Staff Report - FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Review.pdf
2. Att 1 - DRAFT - Work Plan FY 2026-2027.pdf
3. L.5. Presentation .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Review and discuss the draft FY 2026-2027 Work Plan.
Provide direction on potential projects and goals to modify, eliminate or add in the Plan.
Presentation
L.6
Adopt (2nd Reading) Ordinance 543 - Outdoor Dining Ordinance Update
1. Staff Report - Outdoor Dining Update (Ord Adopt).pdf
2. Att 2 - ORD 543.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Ordinance 543
(2
nd
Reading)
amending Section 17.60.130 Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Eating Areas of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
L.7
Adopt (2nd Reading) Ordinance 544 - Speaker Time Donation
1. Staff Report - Council Mtgs Ord 544 Adoption.pdf
2. Att 1 - Ordinance 544 - Speaker Time Limits.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-056 (05-06-26) Council Mtg Speaker Time Limits.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Ordinance 544
(2
nd
Reading)
amending the Solana Beach Municipal Code
removing reference to specific speaker time limits.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
L.8
Adopt (2nd Reading) Ordinance 542 - Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update
1. PLN (Andrews) - ADU Ordinance Update (Ord Adopt).pdf
2. Att 1 - ORD 542 ADU.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
Adopt
Ordinance 542
(2
nd
Reading)
amending the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 5/0
M.
LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND CORRESPONDENCE
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.
P.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Regional
Appointed Committees /
Standing
Committees /
Citizen
Commissions
Q.
ADJOURN