Council Meetings REGULAR - July 15, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
C.
FLAG SALUTE
D.
PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ceremonial. None at the posting date of this agenda.
E.
PRESENTATIONS
None at the posted date of this agenda.
F.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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 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.
J.1
Minutes of the City Council
1. 06-24-26 MINUTES.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings held on June 24, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
J.2
Register of Demands
1. Staff Report - Register of Demands 7-15 Mtg.pdf
2. Att 1 - Register of Demands 07-15-26 SR.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Ratify the register of demands
for June 6 - June 26, 2026.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
J.3
Parking Citation Processing Services
1. Staff Report - Data Ticket, Inc. PSA .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-094.pdf
3. Att 2 - PSA and Fees for Data Ticket.pdf
4. J.3. Staff Report Update #1.pdf
5. J.3. Staff Report Update #2.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-094
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
J.4
SB1205 Fire Inspections Report Accepting State-Mandated Annual Fire Inspections Report in Compliance with SB 1205
1. Staff Report - SB1205 Fire inspections report.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-099 SB1205 Compliance.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-099
accepting a report on the status of all state-mandated annual fire inspections in the City of Solana Beach in conjunction with SB 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
J.5
Federal Advocacy and Consulting Services - Warwick Professional Services
1. Staff Report - Warwick PSA .pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-098 Warwick PSA.pdf
3. Att 2 - PSA and Scope of Services.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-098
authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Professional Service Agreement, with two one-year optional extensions, with Warwick Group Consultants.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
J.6
Solana Beach Firefighters Association (SBFA) FY 27-29 Memorandum of Understanding
1. Staff Report - Solana Beach Firefighters Associations MOU FY27 - FY29.pdf
2. Att 1 - MOU SBFA - FY 2026-2029.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-092 SBFA MOU.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-092
approving the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City and the Solana Beach Fire Association.
Approve a FY 2026/27 appropriation of $72,303 to the General Fund allocated
between salary and benefits as
determined
by the Finance Department.
Authorize the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2026/2027 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Amend the Salary and Compensation Schedule to reflect the terms of the MOU as may be needed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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Quarterly Budget Report
1. Staff Report - Quarterly Budget Report.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Receive the quarterly report listing changes made to the FY 2027 General Fund Adopted Budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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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.
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Streetlight Assessment District
1. Staff Report - Streetlight District PH 2.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-083 Approve Eng Report.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-084 Approve Levy.pdf
4. Att 3 - Solana-Beach_SLD_Engineers-Report_FY2026-2027_DRAFT_2026-05-18.pdf Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-083
confirming the diagram and assessment and approving the City of Solana Beach Lighting Maintenance District Engineer’s Report.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-084
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for FY 2026/27 and ordering the transmission of charges to the County Auditor for collection.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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Coastal Rail Trail Assessment District
1. Staff Report - CRT District PH 2.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-081 Final Approval Engr Report CRT.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-082 Levy Assessment CRT.pdf
4. Att 3 - CRT Engineer's Report FY26-27.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-081
, approving the Engineer's Report regarding the Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-082
, ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments regarding
the Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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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
Underground Utilities District Update - Pacific Ave Phase II UUD and Glenmont / Mar Vista / Marview
1. Staff Report - UUD Updates and Assessment Engineering Services.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-080 - PSA for NV5 Assessment Engineering Services.pdf
3. L.1. Presentation.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
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dopt
Resolution 2026-080
:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for a three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $83,200, with NV5, Inc. for assessment engineering services for the Pacific Ave Phase II UUD and Glenmont/Mar Vista/ Marview
UUD to be charged to Account 4596510-66600
.
Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY2026/27 Adopted Budget accordingly.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 3/0/1/1 (Recused/Absent: Heebner; Absent: MacDonald)
L.2
Five-Year Pavement Management Program Update, and Roadway-Related Asset Management Services
1. Staff Report - PCI Contract award.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-091- 2026 PMP.pdf
3. Att 2 - RES 2026-095 SB-1 Project List -.pdf
4. L.2. Presentation.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council
Adopt
Resolution 2026-091
:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) for a Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment, Five-Year Pavement Management Program Update, and Roadway-Related Asset Management Services, in a not to exceed amount of $100,000.
Approving a Budget Appropriations increase in the amount of $60,000 to Gas Tax-Engineering Professional Services Fund Account (2026510.65300.L) Authorizing the City Treasurer to amend the FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Adopt
Resolution 2026-095
amending Resolution 2026-063 to include the estimated useful life of improvements and estimated completion schedule for the FY 2026/27 SB-1 funded pavement resurfacing projects as required by the California Transportation Commission, and authorize the City Engineer to submit the updated resolution.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
L.3
Submission of a Ballot Measure Updating the Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax to the Voters
1. Staff Report - Measure to a Ballot.pdf
2. Att 1 - RES 2026-100 - Submitting the TOT Measure_20260710.pdf
3. Att 2 - Exhibit A TOT Update and Increase Ordinance REVISED 6-15-2026_20260710.pdf
4. L.3. Supplmental Docs (Upd. 7-15, 400pm) -O.pdf
5. L.3. Presentation.pdf
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Adopt
Resolution 2026-100
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ubmitting
a ballot measure concerning the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) update
and increase ordinance to the voters.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 4/0/1 (Absent: MacDonald)
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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.
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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
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ADJOURN