Del Mar — 2026-07-07

City Council

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10. Fire Department Position Reclassification Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) reclassifying a Battalion Chief position to a Management Analyst series position in the Fire Department and authorizing filling the position up to the Associate Management Analyst level. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1101-8
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11. Authorization to Purchase Fire Station Alerting System Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve an Agreement (Attachment A) with US Digital Design by Honeywell International, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a new Fire Station Alerting System in the total amount not to exceed $80,805; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and other necessary purchasing documents. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1101-8
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12. Appointment to the Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee Recommended Action: The City Council Liaisons to the Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee (UPAC) recommend that the City Council appoint Michel Maronde to UPAC as voting member to serve the balance of a vacant term starting July 7, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 401-5
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13. Encroachment Permit 26-056 to Allow a New Vehicle Access Gate and Vegetation Within a Utility Easement Located at 1411 Via Alta Applicant: KFH Properties, LLC APN: 300-040-57-00 Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) conditionally approving Long-term Major Encroachment Permit (EP) 26-056 to allow a new vehicle access gate and vegetation within a utility easement located at 1411 Via Alta. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 802-1 IX. COUNCIL MEETING RECESS X. CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
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14. Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement Right of Way Approvals and Project Update Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive an informational update on the Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project; and 2) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) authorizing the City Manager to sign the Right- of-Way Certifications required for federal funding for the Camino Del Mar Bridge Project. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 803-3
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15. Informational Summary of Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the City’s Capital Improvement Program Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council receive this informational report summarizing the findings of the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR) prepared by the City’s consultant, Michael Baker International (MBI), for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with the City serving as lead agency in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Reference: Clerk’s File No. 803-1
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16. Undergrounding Program Updates Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council receive an update on the Undergrounding Program. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1001-2
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17. Streetlight Policy Considerations for Citywide Undergrounding Program Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) formalizing a City Council Policy (Exhibit A to Attachment A) related to the handling of streetlights mounted on SDG&E utility poles that will be removed as part of the City’s Undergrounding Program. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 1001-2 XI. REGIONAL ORGANIZATION REPORTS A Councilmember assigned as a liaison to a regional organization may make a written or oral report. State law precludes the Council from commenting on, discussing, or acting on a report unless the item of business within the report is described in the agenda. A. Clean Energy Alliance JPA (CEA) Board of Directors (Spelich/Gaasterland) B. CSA-17 Ambulance District Advisory Board (Martinez) C. Fire Governance Board, Solana Beach/Del Mar/Encinitas (Martinez/Spelich) D. League of California Cities – San Diego Chapter (Martinez/Spelich) E. North County Transit District (NCTD) (Martinez/Spelich) Recommended Action: Receive Report F. Regional Solid Waste Association (Spelich/Quirk) G. San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG) (Gaasterland/Martinez/Spelich) H. SANDAG Borders Committee (Gaasterland) I. SANDAG Regional Planning Committee (Martinez) J. SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (Gaasterland/Spelich/Martinez) K. SANDAG LOSSAN Executive Task Force (Gaasterland/Martinez) L. San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Commission/JPA (Worden) M. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park JPA –Executive Committee (Gaasterland/Martinez) N. Other Regional Organization Reports XII. COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY ORG REPORTS A Councilmember assigned as a liaison to a City Committee, Council Subcommittee OR Community Organization may make a written or oral report. State law precludes the Council from commenting on, discussing, or acting on a report, unless the item of business within the report is described in this agenda. A. Civic Center Operations Guide Subcommittee (Spelich/Gaasterland) B. Del Mar Community Connections (Martinez/Spelich) Recommended Action: Receive Report C. Del Mar Village Association (Gaasterland/Martinez) Recommended Action: Receive Report D. Finance Committee (Spelich) E. Housing Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez) F. Human Resources Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez) G. Legislative Subcommittee (Martinez/Spelich) H. Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee (Quirk/Gaasterland) I. Parks and Recreation Committee (Martinez/Quirk) J. Del Mar Railroad Subcommittee (Gaasterland/Martinez) K. Lagoon Committee (Spelich) L. Planning Process Subcommittee (Includes Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Implementation (Gaasterland/Spelich) M. Shores Park Master Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee (Gaasterland/Spelich) N. Sustainability Advisory Committee (Martinez/Gaasterland) O. Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (Quirk/Spelich) P. Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee (Spelich) Q. Other Committee-Subcommittee Reports
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2. Ratification of List of Demands dated July 7, 2026 Recommended Action: Ratify the List of Demands. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 201-3
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4. Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement Metropolitan Sewerage System Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) approving the Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement (SARA), as revised. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
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5. Approval of Encroachment Permit 25-049 – Request to Install Grasscrete Hardscape Material and Other Public Improvements within the Public Right- of-Way at 1612 Stratford Way; Applicant: Paul Rael Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) memorializing prior Council action to approve a Long- term Major Encroachment Permit (EP) 25-049 to install the following encroachments within the public right-of-way at 1612 Stratford Way: Replace decomposed granite (“DG”) with grasscrete hardscape material; Install a mountable concrete curb between the roadway and the grasscrete material; Install a six-inch concrete curb adjacent to the property fence line; Relocate walkway pavers Reference: Clerk’s File No. 802-1
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6. First Amendment to Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for Shores Park Master Plan Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for preparation of the Shores Park Master Plan to adjust the scope of services and compensation, and add a ten percent (10%) project contingency of $17,731 (Attachment A); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment and any additional agreement changes within the project contingency. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 307-8, 406-1
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7. Task Order Amendment with Ardurra and Project Contingency Increase for the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization Project Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve a $38,100 Task Order Amendment (Attachment A) with Ardurra for extended construction management and inspection services; 2) Approve a five-percent (5%) increase ($38,610) to the project contingency; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order Amendment and any subsequent amendments or contract Change Orders within the updated project contingency necessary to complete the work; and 4) Authorize the carryover of unspent FY 2025-2026 project budget to FY 2026-2027. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
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8. Approval of Pump Repairs at the 21st Street Wastewater Pump Station Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve $90,000 in pump repairs at the 21st Street Wastewater Pump Station; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to direct San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) to proceed with the pump repairs. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 406-1
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9. Required Actions to Secure Federal Funding for the San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Project Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Authorize staff to submit the necessary application and take any additional administrative actions as may be necessary to receive $1,031,000 in federal funds that were appropriated in the FY 2026 Federal Budget specifically for the City’s San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Project (Project) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. Reference: Clerk’s File No. 803-3