CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
,Joint REGULAR Meeting
June 24, 2026 * 06:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 635 S. Highway 101 Solana Beach, California Teleconference Location. 7457 Lake Rd E, Madison OH, 44057 —Zito Action Minutes contain formal actions taken at a City Council meeting.
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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
risti Becker- Council District 2
Gena Burns, Assistant City,Attorney Alyssa Mute, City Manager Angela Ivey, City Clerk A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Heebner called the meeting to order at 0:00 p.m.
Present: Lena Heebner, Jill MacDonald David A. Zito, Jewel Edson, Kristi Decker
Absent: done
Also Aly sa Mluto, City Manager
Present: Gena Burns„ Assistant City Attorney
Angela Ivey, City Clerk
Corey Andrews, Interim Community Development Dir.
Austin Frisby, City Engineer
Rachel Jacobs, Finance Dir.
B. CLOSED SESSION REPORT' a""+done
C. FLAG SALUTE
D. PROCLAMATIONS 1 CERTIFICATES 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ceremonial.
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• Shawna Anderson, Executive Director, San Dieguito River Park JPA, Retirement E. PRESENTATIONS None
F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Councilmember Edson to approve moving Item L.2. before L.1. 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.
Lane Sharman — energy
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 Council or a member of the public who would like to make a comment will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar to hear the speakers.
JA Register of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Ratify the register of demands for May 23, 2026 - June 05, 2026.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 5i0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.2 General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-036 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting June 24, 2026 Page 2 of 10
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as required by the Provision of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and determining tie vote provisions.
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-037 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date.
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-038 adopting regulations for Candidates for Elective Office pertaining to Candidate's Statements.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.3 Appropriations Limit - Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-055 establishing the FY 2026/27 Appropriations Limit in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 7910 and choosing the County of San Diego's change in population growth to calculate the Appropriations Limit.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.4 Investment Policy - Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-054 approving the City's Investment Policy for FY 2026/27.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.5 Salary, Classification and Compensation Plans
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-071 approving the FY 2026/2027 Salary and Compensation Plans to include the following:
• Approval of a 3% adjustment to the FY 2026/2027 Management Salary Schedule and 6% increase in health care benefits.
• Approval of a 3% adjustment to the FY 2026/2027 Confidential Salary Schedule , and 6% increase in health care benefits.
• Approval of a 3% adjustment to the FY 2026/2027 SBEA Miscellaneous Salary Schedule and 6% increase in health care benefits. • Approval of a 3% adjustment to the FY 2026/2027 Marine Safety Salary Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting June 24, 2026 Page 3 of 10
Schedule and 5% increase in health care benefits.
• Approval of an increase in health care benefits for SBFA employees based on the median of CalPERS health rates for each Plan Year of the contract.
• Approval of the FY 2026/2027 Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Salary Schedule, and to adjust positions in pay grade PTS 9101, 9121, and 9141 according to the California Minimum Wage effective January 1, 2027.
• Approval 6% increase in health care benefits for the City Manager and Council Members commensurate with SBEA-MISC members.
• Approval of the following new Staff position and creation of the following classification:
Administrative Services Director
• Approval of the following job title change:
From "Community Development Director" to "Planning Director"
2. Authorize the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2026/2027 Adopted Budget accordingly.
City Attorney reported the adjustments to the salary and benefits for Executive Management employees, pursuant to California Government Code § 54953.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.6 Conflict of Interest Code- Update
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-047 adopting an amended Solana Beach Conflict of Interest Code.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.7 Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail (CRT) Maintenance District - Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-072 initiating the proceedings for the annual levy of assessments within the Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026127.
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-073 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for proceedings of the annual levy of assessments within Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District.
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-074 declaring intention to provide for the annual levy and collection of assessments in Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District and Solana Beach City Council Regular Meeting June 24, 2026 Page 4 of 10
setting a time and date for a public hearing for July 15, 2026.
4. Authorize the City Treasurer to amend Fiscal Year 2027 budget by increasing Interfund Transfers from Measure S by $3,460.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.8 Solana Beach Lighting District - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-075 approving the Solana Beach Lighting Maintenance District Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026/27 for proceedings of the annual levy of assessments within a special maintenance district.
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-076 declaring intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments in a special maintenance district and setting a time and date for a public hearing; and scheduling the public hearing for July 15, 2026.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.9 Fire Station Interior Improvements
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-069:
a. Aware and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract to Real Estate Consulting & Service, Inc., for the Fire Station Interior Improvements Project, in a not to exceed amount of$187,000 for FY 2026/2027.
b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Orders within the approved project budget.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.10 Citywide Janitorial Services
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-077:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with California Office Cleaning, Inc., for Citywide Janitorial services, for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and subsequent years, increasing the contract by $10,000 for a total not-to- exceed amount of$137,880.
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b. Approving a Budget Appropriations increase in the amount of $10,000 for FY 2026/27, and subsequent years.
c. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2026/27 Adopted budget accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.11 Work Plan - Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Approve the 2026-27 Work Plan.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.12 Ambulance Services -American Medical Response (AMR) License Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-066:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the License Agreement between the City and AMR generating $11,161.20 per month for the first six months of fiscal year 2027, and then increasing by CPI-U each January 1 st, thereafter.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the fiscal year 2027 budget accordingly.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.13 Fire Apparatus Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-079
a. Authorize an increase to the PSA with North County Emergency Vehicle Services to an amount not to exceed $94,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26. b. Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth potential extension of the PSA with North County Emergency Vehicle Services for Fiscal Year 2026/27 to an amount not to exceed $94,000.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.14 City Attorney Services Contract Amendment
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Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-086 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Solana Beach and the Successor Agency to the Solana Beach Community Development Agency and Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
J.15 City Manager Employment Contract Amendment
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-085:
a. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Solana Beach and Alyssa Noelle Maxson Muto to reflect a base salary increase of 4% to $286,000, a $3,750.00 adjustment in deferred compensation to an annual total of $28,250.00, and an increase in the technology reimbursement to $100 a month, for an annual total of $1,200.00. The amended employment agreement will also provide for severance in amount equal to twelve (12) months of base salary.
b. Amend the Salary and Compensation Plan to reflect the compensation changes contained in the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement.
City Attorney reported the adjustments to the salary and benefits for the City Manager contract, pursuant to California Government Code § 54953.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 510. 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 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 maybe 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.
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KA Public Hearing: Vacancies, Recruitments, and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Approve the Vacancy Status Report for Calendar Year 2025.
Mayor Heebner opened the public hearing. Council disclosures.
Staff presentation.
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker 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 Becker and second by Councilmember Edson to approve.
Approved 510. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
K.2 Public Hearing: 146 S. Granados Ave., Applicant: Pelly, MOD26- 0021MEC26-001, APN: 298-093-90
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:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing: Continue the Public Hearing, Report Council Disclosures, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
3. Consider whether circumstances warrant the conditions of approval in 2003, should be changed and therefore, remove conditions of approval B.i and/or B.ii included in Resolution 2003-070.
4. If the City Council makes 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 as outlined in the agreement.
Mayor Heebner opened the public hearing. Council disclosures.
Staff presentation.
Applicant's representative presentation.
Discussion
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Becker and second by Councilmember Edson to close the public hearing. Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Heebner and second by Councilmember Becker to approve.
Approved 5/0. Ayes: Heebner, MacDonald, Zito, Edson, Becker. Noes: None. Motion carried unanimously.
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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 Rail Trail Extension — Design Options
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Receive the presentation regarding the Coastal Rail Trail Extension project.
2. Provide feedback on the proposed project concepts and preferred configuration.
Staff presentation.
Discussion
L.2 Adopted Budget Updates - Fiscal Year 2027
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-064:
a. Approving revised appropriations to the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget.
b. Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Staff presentation.
Discussion
Motion: Moved by Councilmember Edson and second by Deputy Mayor MacDonald to approve.
Approved 510. 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.
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.
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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Regional Appointed Committees/Standing Committees/Citizen Commissions Q. ADJOURN
Mayor Heebner adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Approved: July 15, 2026, Angela lvey, City Clerk
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