Del Mar public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Design Review Board
The Board approved a new home construction at 1130 Crest Road and various home improvements at 1128 Cuchara Drive, though the latter's balcony was denied. A request for a new residence at 931 Stratford Court was continued pending a view analysis.
- Approved trellis construction at 376 Serpentine Drive (6-0-0)
- Approved improvements at 1128 Cuchara Drive, but denied the guest bedroom balcony, with a condition to maintain landscaping at 6-feet high (6-0-0)
- Approved demolition and construction of a two-story dwelling at 1130 Crest Road with a landscape subcommittee condition (5-0-1)
- Continued application for 931 Stratford Court to allow for a full view analysis (6-0-0)
- Elected Tina Thomas as Chair and Greg Rothnem as Vice Chair for 2023
City Council
The City Council met in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation and potential liabilities involving the North County Transit District (NCTD). No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.
City Council
The City Council approved amendments to the General Plan and Local Coastal Program to rezone eight city-owned properties. The Council also appointed Tracy Martinez as Mayor and Dan Quirk as Deputy Mayor for a one-year term. Additionally, the Council updated the salary schedule for hourly employees to meet state minimum wage requirements.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-79 to rezone eight city-owned properties and amend the General Plan (5-0)
- Appointed Tracy Martinez as Mayor and Dan Quirk as Deputy Mayor (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-78 to increase minimum wage for part-time and hourly employees (5-0)
- Appointed Arlene Prater and Linda Judd to the Design Review Board
- Appointed Jas Grewal to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Reappointed Silvia De Dea and appointed Ken Olson to the Sustainability Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Certified the November 2022 General Election results via Resolution 2022-80 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-77 expressing appreciation for outgoing Mayor Dwight Worden (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Del Mar Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2022, has been cancelled. No applications or items were listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled — no business conducted
- No new applications were submitted for review
- No consent calendar items were listed
Finance Committee
The committee approved its 2023 Work Plan with modifications to include investment policy and actuarial modeling. It also accepted the FY 2021-22 Preliminary Financial Report, which showed reserves $1.5 million higher than projections.
- Reappointed Jeff Sturgis as Chair (unanimous)
- Reappointed Tom Tullie as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Reappointed Laura Pierce as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved March 1, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved 2023 Work Plan with changes to Item #4 (Reserve and Investment Policy) and Item #5 (CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Modeling & Reports) (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2021-22 Preliminary Financial Report (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council met in closed session to discuss legal matters. The council voted to join a lawsuit against the state's adoption of Senate Bill 9.
- Approved joining City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. Bonta lawsuit challenging SB 9 for a maximum of $30,000 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council voted to sue the state over SB 9 and authorized the installation of five license plate recognition cameras. The Council also denied an encroachment permit for landscaping at 111 Sea Cliff Way and approved several professional service contracts.
- Voted 5-0 to initiate litigation against the state regarding SB 9
- Authorized installation of 5 license plate recognition cameras and $28,790 reimbursement (5-0)
- Denied encroachment permit EP22-064 for landscaping at 111 Sea Cliff Way (3-1-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-75 regarding view restoration at 225 Torrey Pines Terrace (4-1)
- Approved $23,484 Task Order with NV5 Incorporated for Beach Colony Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with CPS HR Consulting for HR support (5-0)
- Approved $8,500 budget adjustment for hybrid meeting equipment (5-0)
- Approved sending a letter to state legislators regarding state housing legislation (5-0)
Design Review Board
The Board approved a request for entry gates at 510 Stratford Court and modifications to a home design at 1205 Stratford Court. A subcommittee was also formed to draft a memo to the City Council regarding ADU impacts.
- Approved installation of vehicle and pedestrian entry gates at 510 Stratford Court (6-0-1)
- Approved modifications to house design, roof lines, and landscaping at 1205 Stratford Court (6-0-1)
- Elected Board Members Rothnem and Goodkind to a subcommittee to write a memo to City Council on ADU impacts
- Continued approval of October 26, 2022 minutes to December 14, 2022
City Council
The City Council approved an encroachment permit for SANDAG bluff stabilization and resolved a tree removal appeal by approving the Walton Plan. The Council also updated city employee retirement options and extended the use of remote meetings through December 12, 2022.
- Approved Encroachment Permit EP22-082 for SANDAG bluff stabilization (5-0)
- Approved the Walton Plan for removal of Tree #1 and crown reduction of Trees #2-5 (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-74 to continue remote meetings through December 12, 2022 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-69 amending the 2022 meeting schedule and holiday closures (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 2022-70, 2022-71, and 2022-72 regarding employee retirement plan updates (5-0)
- Appointed Michael Minter to the Finance Committee for a three-year term (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-73 establishing fees for electronic payments (5-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes and November 14, 2022 list of demands (5-0)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee approved Mac McLoughlin as Chair for 2023 and granted unanimous approval for resident Brett Crosby to adopt a spot on 24th Street. A subcommittee was formed to coordinate a 40-tree planting proposal from the Del Mar Foundation. The committee also agreed to use a new annual checklist for paths and trails surveys.
- Approved Mac McLoughlin as Committee Chair for 2023
- Approved minutes from Sept 14, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Brett Crosby to officially adopt a spot on 24th Street (unanimous)
- Approved use of a new annual checklist for paths and trails surveys
- Formed subcommittee to plan 40-tree planting with Del Mar Foundation
Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee
The committee unanimously approved maintaining its current leadership positions for 2023. Members reviewed and modified the draft 2023 Work Plan and received the FY2022 Measure Q reporting. The committee will review these reports over the next 30 days.
- Approved Minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved continuing current Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions for 2023 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Del Mar Planning Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss and possibly decide on a single application: a variance request to allow a five-foot fence in front and street side setbacks at 785 Kalamath Drive, where the code allows a maximum of three-and-a-half feet. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.
- Variance request (V22-001) to increase fence height to 5 feet at 785 Kalamath Drive, exceeding the 3.5-foot limit
- Approval of October 11, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public hearing for items not on the agenda
The Planning Commission approved a variance request to increase the allowable fence height at 785 Kalamath Drive. The commission also approved the minutes from the October meeting.
- Approved variance for fence height increase to five feet at 785 Kalamath Drive (4-0)
- Approved October Planning Commission draft minutes (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is deciding on a variance request from Marc and Judy Schuckit to allow a 5-foot pool security fence within front and side yard setbacks at 785 Kalamath Drive. The existing pool, built around 1935, is non-conforming, and a hedge breach led to a code violation. A proposed special condition would allow repairing the existing chain link fence instead of building a new one, subject to Planning Director approval.
- Variance V22-001 for a 5-foot pool security fence at 785 Kalamath Drive
- Pool is legal non-conforming, located within front and street yard setbacks
- Code violation issued after construction vehicle damaged hedge barrier
- Proposed special condition SC-2 allows alternative fence repair along Crest Road
- Fence design uses black vinyl chain link to remain hidden by hedge
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a single new application: a variance request to allow a five-foot fence at 785 Kalamath Drive, where the code allows a maximum of three-and-a-half feet. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff updates on various city projects.
- Variance request (V22-001) to increase fence height to 5 feet at 785 Kalamath Drive
- Approval of October 11, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Staff updates on Housing Element, 941 Camino del Mar project, Watermark development, Hillstone Restaurant, Herold/Bluff Restoration, and Citywide Undergrounding
Design Review Board
The Board denied a request to demolish a duplex unit and construct a new one-story residential unit. Two other residential design permits for deck and awning expansions were approved. The Board also scheduled a future discussion on the impact of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
- Denied residential demolition and construction at 118-120 6th Street (7-0)
- Approved deck and awning expansions at 457 Culebra Street (7-0-0)
- Approved deck, awning, and window modifications at 1090 Klish Way (6-0-1)
- Approved September 28, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a parking fee increase and a one-year status update for the Del Mar Plaza Parking Management Plan. The body will also consider a recommendation for land use and zoning corrections for eight city-owned lots.
- Request to permanently continue a six-month parking fee increase at 1555 Camino del Mar
- Proposed General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Local Coastal Program Amendment for eight city-owned lots, including four water towers and the library
- One-year status update on the Del Mar Plaza Site-Specific Parking Management Plan
- Variance request for 510 Stratford Court to install vehicle and pedestrian gates 7’7” in height
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Local Coastal Program Amendment to correct land use inconsistencies for eight city-owned lots. The body will also review a variance request for a residential gate and parking updates for Del Mar Plaza.
- Proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone for eight city-owned lots including four water towers, the library, and Pine Bluff Preserve
- Variance request for 510 Stratford Court to allow vehicle and pedestrian gates 7’7” in height in side yard setbacks
- One-year status update on the Del Mar Plaza Site-Specific Parking Management Plan at 1555 Camino del Mar
- Request to permanently continue a six-month parking fee increase at 1555 Camino del Mar
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included a continued item regarding a proposed Rezone/Local Coastal Program Amendment for several city-owned sites.
- Proposed Rezone/Local Coastal Program Amendment for four water tower lots, two library sites, a vacant lot on 28th Street, and the Pine Bluff Preserve
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding vegetation causing scenic view blockage at 473 W Ocean View Avenue. These discussions focus on determining appropriate view restoration actions following previous findings of unreasonable obstruction.
- TVS21-002: View restoration action for 473 W Ocean View Avenue
- TVS21-003: View restoration action for 473 W Ocean View Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding vegetation located at 473 W Ocean View Avenue. The discussion focuses on determining appropriate view restoration actions following previous findings of unreasonable scenic view obstruction.
- TVS21-002: View restoration action for 473 W Ocean View Avenue
- TVS21-003: View restoration action for 473 W Ocean View Avenue