Del Mar public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider applications for a commercial wall sign and residential exterior upgrades. The board will also select its Chair, Vice Chair, and DSC Officer for 2026.

• DRBS25-003: Request for a 21.25 square-foot commercial business wall sign at 1201 Camino Del Mar
• DRB25-006: Request for exterior improvements including fencing, retaining walls, and a firepit at 555 Amphitheatre Drive
• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and DSC Officer for 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit expanded polystyrene and non-compostable disposable food service ware citywide. The body is also deciding on emergency road repairs and the selection of the 2026 Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

• Ordinance to prohibit expanded polystyrene and single-use non-compostable food service ware
• $131,000 in emergency funding for storm drain and roadway repair along San Dieguito Drive
• $75,000 construction contract with Portillo Concrete, Inc. for FY 2025-26 asphalt roadway repairs
• Three-year extension request for the 'La Atalaya' eight-lot subdivision at 690 Serpentine
• SaaS Agreement with Tyler Technologies for a new Enterprise Resource Planning system

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session focused on closed-session items. The body will discuss legal counsel regarding existing litigation and personnel matters.

• Conference regarding Lazier v. City of Del Mar (Case No. 25CU058363C)
• Conference regarding Seiber v. City of Del Mar (Case No. 25CU013097C)
• Conference regarding Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee Assignments
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Del Mar City Council met in closed session on Dec 15, 2025. They reviewed two pending lawsuits (Lazier v. City of Del Mar and Seiber v. City of Del Mar) and discussed a potential litigation exposure concerning the Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee. No reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will discuss Item 9, which proposes repealing and replacing DMMC Chapter 11.40. The ordinance would prohibit expanded polystyrene and other non‑compostable single‑use food service ware, ban the sale of EPS coolers and ice chests, and restrict single‑use plastic beverage bottles at city facilities and city‑sponsored events. Several community members and organizations have submitted letters of support for the measure.

• Repeal and replace DMMC Chapter 11.40
• Prohibit expanded polystyrene and non‑compostable single‑use food service ware
• Ban sale of expanded polystyrene coolers and ice chests
• Restrict single‑use plastic beverage bottles at city facilities and events
• Public comment letters from residents, health professionals, and environmental groups

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will vote on several contracts and permits, including a $75,000 asphalt repair contract with Portillo Concrete and a $131,000 emergency storm‑drain repair fund for San Dieguito Drive. Staff will recommend a software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies for a new ERP system and a reclassification of a Finance Division accounting position. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance to prohibit expanded polystyrene, single‑use non‑compostable food service ware, and single‑use plastic beverage bottles at city facilities and events. The council will also receive mayor comments and select the 2026 mayor and deputy mayor.

• $75,000 construction contract with Portillo Concrete, Inc. for FY 2025‑26 asphalt roadway repairs
• $131,000 emergency funding for storm‑drain and roadway repair along San Dieguito Drive
• Software‑as‑a‑Service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a new ERP system
• Ordinance to ban expanded polystyrene, single‑use non‑compostable food service ware, and single‑use plastic beverage bottles citywide
• Reclassification of a Finance Division Accounting Technician I/II to Accountant I/II position

The City Council introduced and adopted a new ordinance repealing Chapter 11.40 to prohibit expanded polystyrene and single‑use non‑compostable plastic food service ware, voting 4‑0. It also approved a $75,000 contract with Portillo Concrete for asphalt road repairs, $131,000 emergency funding for storm‑drain work on San Dieguito Drive, and a SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for a new ERP system, each by unanimous consent. Additionally, the council granted a three‑year extension for the La Atalaya subdivision tract map, reclassified a finance‑division accounting position, and appointed Tracy Martinez as mayor and John Spelich as deputy mayor for 2026.

• Adopted ordinance repealing Chapter 11.40 to ban expanded polystyrene and single‑use non‑compostable plastic food service ware (4‑0)
• Approved $75,000 Portillo Concrete contract for FY 2025‑26 asphalt roadway repairs (4‑0)
• Approved $131,000 emergency funding for storm‑drain and roadway repair on San Dieguito Drive (4‑0)
• Approved SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for new ERP system (4‑0)
• Approved three‑year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map TTM18‑004 for “La Atalaya” subdivision (4‑0)
• Reclassified one Finance Division accounting position to Accountant I/II (4‑0)
• Appointed Tracy Martinez as Mayor and John Spelich as Deputy Mayor for 2026 (4‑0)

Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee

The Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee will consider approval of the September 3 and 11, 2025 minutes and elect officers for the 2026 calendar year. Staff will provide project updates for Utility Undergrounding Districts 1A (Stratford Court South), X1A (Crest Canyon) and 1B (Stratford Court North). The committee will hear a presentation from SDG&E on cable poles and receive updates from the Project Efficiency and Property Owner Communication Procedures subcommittees. Future agenda topics, including financing and additional subcommittee updates, will also be discussed.

• Approve minutes for September 3 and 11, 2025 meetings
• Select Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026
• Utility Undergrounding District updates: 1A (Stratford Court South), X1A (Crest Canyon), 1B (Stratford Court North)
• SDG&E cable pole presentation
• Project Efficiency and Property Owner Communication Procedures subcommittee updates

The committee approved the September 3 and 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members also unanimously reappointed Shirli Weiss as chair, Amy Cheshire as vice chair, and Tom McGreal as secretary for 2026. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 3 & 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Shirli Weiss as Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Amy Cheshire as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tom McGreal as Secretary (unanimous)

Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee meeting on December 10, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Members will vote to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss and appoint officers for calendar year 2026. It will also update the Measure Q risk assessment and assign members to roles for the FY 2024‑25 revenue and expenditure review.

• Approve minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting
• Select Committee officers for 2026
• Update Measure Q risk assessment
• Assign members to roles for FY 2024‑25 Measure Q revenue and expenditure review
• Discuss future agenda items

The Measure Q Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Members unanimously reappointed Alan Lonbom as Chair, Steven McDowell as Vice Chair, and Tom McGreal as Secretary for an additional year. The committee reviewed and adopted an updated Adopted Process for FY 2025 reporting, setting the distribution schedule and assigning tasks. The next meeting is set for January 21, 2026.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed officers for an additional year (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Measure Q Adopted Process (unanimous)
• Agreed on timing for FY 2025 reporting and support documents (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 21, 2026

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Del Mar Parks and Recreation Committee will consider approving the September 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss and vote on appointing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the 2026 term. The committee will receive updates on the annual survey of parks, paths, and trails and hear reports from the website, parks survey checklist, and Adopt‑a‑Spots subcommittees. Members will also discuss potential future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from September 5 2025 meeting
• Select Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026 term
• Update on annual survey of parks, paths, and trails
• Report from website subcommittee
• Report from Adopt‑a‑Spots subcommittee

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the September 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members also elected Arlene Prater as Chair and Susan Maronde as Vice Chair and Secretary for the 2026 term, each vote unanimous. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Arlene Prater as Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Maronde as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Maronde as Secretary for 2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Del Mar Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 because no items were scheduled to be heard. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular Planning Commission hearing is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Shores Park Master Plan Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Shores Park Master Plan Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee will receive a staff overview of the master planning effort, including recent council reports, guiding principles, and the scope of work with Schmidt Design Group. The committee will then elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. Additional items include a Brown Act presentation and discussion of future agenda topics.

• Staff presentation on the Brown Act as it relates to the committee
• Review of recent Shores Park Master Plan council reports (June‑Oct 2025)
• Discussion of guiding principles and preferred park amenities
• Overview of the scope of work with Schmidt Design Group for the master plan
• Election of a chair, vice chair, and secretary for the committee

The Shores Park Master Plan Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee appointed Joe Sullivan as Chair, Judd Halenza as Vice Chair, and Will Holliday as Secretary. Each motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously by all members present. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Appointed Joe Sullivan as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Judd Halenza as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Will Holliday as Secretary (unanimous)

Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee will consider several items, including appointing officers for 2026, receiving a data update from the Sheriff’s Department for 2024‑2025, and discussing resident parking concerns on Stratford Court between 12th and 13th Streets. The committee will also get an informational update on FY 2025‑26 speed surveys and approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes for August 19, 2025
• Select committee officers for calendar year 2026
• Presentation of Sheriff’s Department data for 2024 and 2025 by Captain Shane Watts
• Review parking concerns on Stratford Court between 12th and 13th Street
• Discuss FY 2025‑26 speed surveys and provide feedback

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from August 19, 2025 and kept the current officers for 2026. It approved a request for a traffic and safety analysis of the area west of Camino del Mar between 12th and 15th Streets and rescheduled the March 9, 2026 TPAC meeting to align with the draft report. The members also unanimously extended two speed‑survey segments expiring in 2026 and directed speed surveys on all segments after the Jimmy Durante Boulevard project.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Retained current officers for 2026, Zach Groban as Chair and JP McDermott as Vice Chair/Secretary (unanimous)
• Requested traffic, emergency response, and parking analysis for west of Camino del Mar 12th‑15th St to be included in MBI Citywide Curbside Management Report (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March 9, 2026 TPAC meeting to align with draft MBI report (unanimous)
• Extended two speed‑survey segments expiring in 2026 via memo (unanimous)
• Directed completion of speed surveys on all segments after Jimmy Durante Boulevard pavement project (unanimous)

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider approving two task orders—$67,000 with Stephen Dalton Architects and $175,000 with Keyser Marston Associates—to study three potential affordable‑housing sites on the 22nd District Agricultural Association property. The Council will also appoint two members to the Sustainability Advisory Committee and reappoint a member to the Finance Committee for three‑year terms. Additional items include an update on pavement and striping work on Jimmy Durante Boulevard and a report on pending California Coastal Commission action on post‑certification maps for the city's Local Coastal Program.

• Approve $67,000 task order with Stephen Dalton Architects and $175,000 task order with Keyser Marston Associates for feasibility studies of three affordable‑housing sites on 22nd District Agricultural Association property
• Appoint Chelsea Nelson and Susan Leckband as voting members of the Sustainability Advisory Committee for three‑year terms (Dec 1 2025‑Dec 31 2028)
• Reappoint Michael Minter to the Finance Committee for a second three‑year term (Dec 1 2025‑Dec 31 2028)
• Receive update on pavement and traffic striping improvements for Jimmy Durante Boulevard
• Receive informational report on pending California Coastal Commission action to approve post‑certification maps for the City’s Certified Local Coastal Program

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will review Red Dot Item 5, which corrects the applications for Finance Committee reappointment. The corrected applications from Michael Minter, Marcelo Penha, and Caitlin Laipeneiks are attached as Attachment A. The Council will decide whether to reappoint these individuals to the Finance Committee.

• Red Dot Item 5 – Finance Committee Reappointment
• Corrected Finance Committee applications from Michael Minter
• Corrected Finance Committee applications from Marcelo Penha
• Corrected Finance Committee applications from Caitlin Laipeneiks
• Attachment A containing the revised applications

City Council

The City Council will review task orders for affordable housing site designs and receive updates on road improvements and coastal program maps. The body is also appointing members to the Sustainability Advisory and Finance committees.

• Proposed $67,000 Task Order with Stephen Dalton Architects for affordable housing feasibility studies
• Proposed $175,000 Task Order with Keyser Marston Associates Inc. for affordable housing feasibility studies
• Update on Pavement and Traffic Striping Improvements for Jimmy Durante Boulevard
• Report on pending California Coastal Commission action regarding Local Coastal Program maps
• Appointments of Chelsea Nelson and Susan Leckband to the Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Del Mar City Council approved the consent‑calendar items 1 through 6 by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the November 17 minutes, ratified a list of demands, waived ordinance reading, appointed two members to the Sustainability Advisory Committee, reappointed a Finance Committee member, and authorized $67,000 and $175,000 task orders for affordable‑housing feasibility studies. All actions were taken on consent except the consent‑calendar vote.

• Approved consent‑calendar items 1‑6 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes (on consent)
• Ratified list of demands dated December 1, 2025 (on consent)
• Waived reading of ordinances on agenda (on consent)
• Appointed Chelsea Nelson and Susan Leckband to Sustainability Advisory Committee (on consent)
• Reappointed Michael Minter to Finance Committee (on consent)
• Authorized $67,000 task order with Stephen Dalton Architects for affordable‑housing studies (on consent)
• Authorized $175,000 task order with Keyser Marston Associates for affordable‑housing studies (on consent)

Lagoon Committee

The Lagoon Committee will vote to appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026. It will discuss possible recommendations to the City Council about fishing signage at San Dieguito Lagoon. The committee will also hear a presentation on Assemblymember Boerner’s Blue Carbon legislation and approve a new lagoon‑focused newsletter. Finally, it will review pending actions and deliverables before adjourning.

• Presentation from Assemblymember Boerner’s office on legislative priorities and AB 399 Blue Carbon bill
• Selection of Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026
• Discussion and possible recommendation on fishing signage at San Dieguito Lagoon
• Approval of “Did You Know…About the Lagoon” newsletter series
• Review of actions and deliverables before the next meeting

The Lagoon Committee approved several non‑budgetary actions. It appointed Udo Wahn as Chair, Frederique Duranton as Vice Chair, and Jeffrey Barnouw as Secretary. It moved a motion to elevate fishing‑area signage to the City Council, and it urged the Council to consider preserving open space at the San Diego polo fields. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved officer appointments for 2026: Chair Udo Wahn, Vice Chair Frederique Duranton, Secretary Jeffrey Barnouw (unanimous)
• Elevated fishing signage proposal to City Council goal‑setting process (unanimous)
• Encouraged City Council to consider preservation of open space at the polo fields (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several applications for residential exterior improvements and additions. The meeting includes one continued application and three new requests for design review permits.

• 1862 Seaview Avenue: 743 square-foot one-story addition and exterior remodel
• 339 Hidden Pines Road: New deck with spa, shallow pool, fire feature, and pergolas
• 561 Van Dyke Ave: Demolition of guest house and deck to build a 227 square-foot addition
• 963 Klish Way: Remodel including additional floor area, an elevator, and deck extension

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the appointment of 2026 officers and members for a Reserves Subcommittee. The body will also receive updates on the preliminary financial report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and financing for specific undergrounding districts.

• Financing update for Undergrounding Districts X1A (Crest Canyon) and B (Stratford Court) through IBank
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Financial Report
• Appointment of Committee officers for calendar year 2026
• Appointment of up to two members to the Reserves Subcommittee

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and amendments, including bluff stabilization and bridge replacement. The body will also consider updating regulations regarding trees, scenic views, and sunlight.

• Award of $772,192 construction contract to New Century Construction Inc. for Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization
• Adoption of an ordinance to repeal and replace Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight (TSVS) regulations
• Public hearing regarding a request to retain unpermitted planter walls and brick columns at 1639 Luneta Drive
• Approval of as-needed agreements for civil, traffic, and seawall engineering with multiple firms
• Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to update regulations regarding trees, scenic views, and sunlight (TSVS). The body is also discussing a cost increase for the Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project and an encroachment permit for 1639 Luneta Drive.

• Adoption of an ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 23.50 and replace Chapter 23.51 (TSVS Regulations)
• Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project estimated total cost increase to $85,625,000
• Encroachment Permit EP25-075 for 1639 Luneta Drive
• Award of construction contract for the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization Project
• Agreements for as-needed civil, traffic, dry utility, architectural, and seawall engineering services

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar approvals and then vote on a $772,192 construction contract and related task orders for the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization Project. The council will also adopt an ordinance revising tree, scenic‑view and sunlight regulations and consider several service‑agreement amendments and a bridge‑project update.

• Award a $772,192 construction contract to New Century Construction Inc. for the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization Project
• Award an $81,960 task order to Ardurra for construction management and inspection services
• Adopt an ordinance to repeal and replace Tree, Scenic Views, and Sunlight regulations in Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51
• Approve a first amendment to the NOVA Services, Inc. geotechnical services agreement extending the term and amending the fee schedule
• Approve the eighth amendment to the professional services agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for engineering design of the Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement

The council approved the consent calendar items (1‑8) unanimously. It awarded a $772,192 construction contract for the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bluff Stabilization Project and approved several engineering service agreements and amendments. The council also adopted a tree‑code ordinance, approved an encroachment permit with conditions, and authorized an amendment to the Camino del Mar Bridge design services agreement.

• Approved consent calendar items 1‑8 (vote 4‑0)
• Awarded $772,192 construction contract to New Century Construction Inc. for Jimmy Durante Blvd Bluff Stabilization (vote 4‑0)
• Approved as‑needed engineering and architectural service agreements with multiple vendors (vote 4‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to NOVA Services geotechnical services agreement (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Utility Specialists Southwest electrical engineering services agreement (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1024 amending tree, scenic view, and sunlight regulations (vote 4‑0)
• Approved encroachment permit EP25‑075 with design, covenant, and CEQA requirements (vote 4‑0)
• Approved eighth amendment to professional services agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Camino del Mar Bridge design (vote 4‑0)

CPP - Citizens' Participation Program

Mazi and Hannah Arzanpouli will hold an introductory Citizens’ Participation Program meeting to discuss a proposed project. The meeting is intended to gather neighbor feedback on design ideas before a formal development application is submitted to the City of Del Mar.

• Proposed removal of existing residence and construction of a new residence over a basement and patios at 213 Ocean View Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering application V24-003 for a dimensional variance at 0 Oribia Road, adjacent to 1439 Oribia Road. The proposal involves the construction of structures, including manufactured units, on a vacant lot near the Crest Canyon Preserve.

• Variance application V24-003 for 0 Oribia Road

Planning Commission

The Del Mar Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and place a residential remodel project on the consent calendar. It will then discuss and decide on a variance (V24-003) to reduce front and rear yard setbacks for a proposed home and garage on a vacant lot at 0 Oribia Road. The meeting also includes a consent‑calendar approval of a conditional use and coastal development permit for a remodel at 2998 Sandy Lane.

• Variance V24-003: request to reduce front and rear yard setbacks for a residential unit and detached garage on 0 Oribia Road (APN 299-200-74).
• Consent Calendar Item CUP25-001 & CDP24-029: conditional use and coastal development permits to remodel a two‑story residence at 2998 Sandy Lane (APN 299-020-44-00).
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1).

The commission approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. It denied variance V24-003 for the vacant lot at 0 Oribia Road by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Leonard opposing. No other items were decided at the meeting.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Denied variance V24-003 for 0 Oribia Road (4-1)

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider a public hearing to re‑introduce an ordinance that would repeal and replace Chapter 23.51 and amend Chapter 23.50 of the municipal code governing trees, scenic views and sunlight. The council will also act on routine items such as approving the October 20 minutes, adopting the 2026 council and advisory‑committee meeting schedules, and reappointing a member to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee. Staff will seek approval to issue a request for qualifications for new city‑attorney services.

• Re‑introduction of ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapters 23.50/23.51 (TSVS regulations) – Item 10
• Adopt 2026 City Council meeting schedule – Item 5
• Adopt 2026 Advisory Committee meeting schedule – Item 6
• Reappoint Tom McGreal to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee for a three‑year term – Item 7
• Authorize issuance of RFQ for City Attorney services and confirm HR subcommittee process – Item 11

City Council

The Del Mar City Council meeting on November 3, 2025 includes routine consent‑calendar approvals and several committee appointments. Staff will present a legislative update from Townsend Public Affairs. The council will hold a public hearing to re‑introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51 that govern trees, scenic views, and sunlight.

• Public hearing: Re‑introduction of ordinance to amend Code Chapters 23.50 & 23.51 (trees, scenic views, sunlight) – Item 10
• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular and special meeting – Item 2
• Adopt the 2026 City Council meeting schedule – Item 5
• Reappoint Tom McGreal to the Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee for a three‑year term – Item 7
• Authorize issuance of an RFQ for City Attorney services – Item 11

The council moved to introduce a new ordinance that would repeal and replace the city's tree, scenic views, and sunlight regulations, adding restorative action provisions and a CEQA exemption, and set its adoption for the November 17 meeting. The motion passed with a 3‑0‑1 vote (Councilmember Quirk absent). The council also approved the consent calendar items, adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, and authorized several committee appointments and a city‑attorney RFQ.

• Approved consent calendar items 2‑9 and 11 (vote 3‑0‑1)
• Adopted 2026 City Council meeting schedule (Resolution 2025‑34) on consent
• Approved 2026 Advisory Committee meeting schedule on consent
• Reappointed Tom McGreal to Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee on consent
• Amended Shores Park Master Plan Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee charter and appointed members on consent
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Report for Q3 2025 on consent
• Introduced ordinance to amend tree, scenic view, and sunlight regulations; set adoption for Nov 17 (vote 3‑0‑1)
• Authorized issuance of RFQ for city attorney services on consent

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will meet in closed session with legal counsel to review a case involving the Trees Scenic Views and Sunlight Ordinance, which presents significant exposure to litigation. The council will also consider a potential case related to a threat concerning City Hall and whether to initiate litigation. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on significant litigation exposure for the Trees Scenic Views and Sunlight Ordinance (Gov’t Code §54956.9(d)(2))
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on potential litigation response to a threat concerning City Hall (Gov’t Code §54956.9(d)(4))

The Del Mar City Council met in a closed session on November 3, 2025. Council members discussed two legal matters: potential exposure to litigation over the Trees Scenic Views and Sunlight Ordinance, and a possible lawsuit related to a threat to City Hall. Both items were reported as having no actionable steps. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will discuss Item 10, which contains proposed amendments to the Trees, Scenic Views and Sunlight (TSVS) ordinance. The changes include reducing the sunlight blockage radius to 30 ft, keeping a 10‑year look‑back period, and requiring an ISA‑certified arborist for tree trimming or removal. Residents have submitted comments urging simplification of the TSVS application process, maintaining site visits by the Planning Commission, and keeping decisions running with the land.

• Reduce sunlight blockage radius to 30 ft from a window with 50%+ blockage
• Maintain a 10‑year look‑back period for TSVS decisions
• Require ISA‑certified arborist supervision for tree trimming or removal
• Public comments request simplifying TSVS application requirements and preserving site visits
• Debate over whether TSVS decisions should run with the land

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will appoint its 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and will create or reaffirm subcommittees and member appointments. Staff will present a draft ordinance that would prohibit expanded polystyrene and single‑use non‑compostable plastic food service ware, and the committee will provide feedback and recommendations. The committee will also plan a special meeting on November 5, 2025, to view a plastics documentary and hear experts. Finally, the committee will review agreed‑upon actions and deliverables before adjourning.

• Selection of Committee Officers for 2026 (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Creation or reaffirmation of subcommittees and member appointments
• Presentation of Draft Plastics Ordinance prohibiting expanded polystyrene and single‑use non‑compostable plastic food service ware
• Planning for November 5, 2025 special meeting with plastics documentary and expert Q&A
• Review of meeting actions and deliverables

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members re‑elected Jennifer Anderson as Chair, Dolores Davies Jamison as Vice Chair, and appointed Ann Feeney as interim Secretary for 2026, with the motion passing unanimously. Subcommittees and their member assignments were reaffirmed, also unanimously. The group decided to postpone the planned November 5 plastics documentary screening until January or February.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 officers: Anderson Chair, Davies Jamison Vice Chair, Feeney Secretary (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed subcommittees and member appointments (unanimous)
• Postponed plastics documentary screening coordination to Jan/Feb

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider application DRB25-002 for a remodel of the single‑family home at 1862 Seaview Avenue. The proposal converts the existing pitched roof to a flat roof, adds one bedroom and two baths, and stays within the existing footprint. Neighbors have submitted comments about the height of story poles, the impact on ocean and white‑water views, and a large garage window. The board will also hear a request to include planter boxes to screen a cement wall and electric meter.

• Conversion of the pitched roof to a flat roof (roof‑line change)
• Addition of one bedroom and two baths within the existing footprint
• Neighbor objections to story‑pole heights that may block ocean views
• Request to add planter boxes along the fence to soften hardscape and screen an electric meter
• Question about a 12‑foot‑by‑4‑foot garage window and its visual impact

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will approve minutes from its July 23 and September 17, 2025 meetings. It will address a sign permit that was continued to the November agenda. The board will review two development applications: a 743‑square‑foot addition with exterior remodel at 1862 Seaview Avenue, and a conversion of garage space into a second primary unit at 126 6th Street, both requiring Design Review and Coastal Development permits.

• Approval of Design Review Board hearing minutes from July 23, 2025 and September 17, 2025
• Continuation of sign permit application DRBS25-003 to the November agenda
• Item 2 – DRB25-002 / CDP25-001: 743‑sq‑ft addition and exterior remodel at 1862 Seaview Avenue (R1-10 zone, Coastal Appeals overlay)
• Item 3 – DRB25-013 / CDP25-013 / LC25-004: conversion of garage space to a second primary unit at 126 6th Street (R2 zone, Coastal Appeals overlay)
• All three projects are classified as environmentally exempt but require staff review and public comment

Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider approval of several professional services agreements, including a three‑year short‑term rental monitoring contract with Deckard Technologies, an amendment to the business license tax services agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates, and a visual‑concept illustration agreement for affordable housing sites with Ascent Environmental. Additional items include amendments to economic‑impact analysis agreements, a master‑plan contract for Shores Park with Schmidt Design Group (up to $171,405), and an AT&T aerial‑to‑underground conversion agreement costing $78,100.50, as well as a public hearing on a tree, scenic‑view and sunlight ordinance amendment and a review of a seawall permit appeal.

• Agreement for Short‑Term Rental Monitoring Services with Deckard Technologies (3‑year term)
• First Amendment to Business License Tax and Fee Administrative Services Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates (2‑year extension)
• Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental for affordable‑housing visual concepts
• Amendments to As‑Needed Economic Impact and Fiscal Analysis Services Agreements with KMA and DTA (fee adjustment, 2‑year extension)
• Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for Shores Park Master Plan, up to $171,405

City Council

The Del Mar City Council convenes a special meeting on October 20, 2025. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be submitted in writing by noon on the meeting day. The council will enter closed session for a conference with legal counsel concerning the existing Pond v. Del Mar lawsuit (San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-343507-CU-PO-CTL). No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Pond v. Del Mar litigation (Case No. 37-2020-343507-CU-PO-CTL)

The Del Mar City Council met in closed session on Oct. 20, 2025. Council members discussed the Pond v. Del Mar litigation with legal counsel. No reportable actions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a Professional Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group to complete Phases Two and Three of the Shores Park Master Plan. Residents have submitted Red Dot requests to pull the item from the Consent Calendar for discussion, citing the lack of input from the newly formed Shores Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee and the need to update data collected over a decade ago.

• Professional Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for Shores Park Master Plan
• Red Dot request to discuss Item 11 regarding Shores Park Master Plan
• Red Dot request to discuss Item 7 regarding proposed contract
• Discussion on moving Alvarado House to Shores Park
• Shores Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee not yet appointed

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider approving several contracts for park planning, housing visualizations, and utility undergrounding, as well as amendments to existing service agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on tree and sunlight regulations and a presentation on fairgrounds planning.

• Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for Shores Park Master Plan (up to $171,405)
• Agreement for Short-Term Rental Monitoring Services with Deckard Technologies (3 years)
• AT&T Aerial to Underground Conversion Agreement for Stratford Court North (1B) ($78,100.50)
• First Amendment to Business License Tax and Fee Administrative Services Agreement (2-year extension)
• Public hearing to re-introduce an ordinance amending tree and sunlight regulations

The council approved the consent calendar items, including minutes, a list of demands, and a waiver of ordinance readings. It also approved a short‑term rental monitoring services agreement, a visual‑concept contract for affordable‑housing sites, a one‑year Shores Park master‑plan design contract, and an AT&T aerial‑to‑underground conversion agreement. All votes were unanimous or recorded as consent.

• Consent calendar items 4‑6, 8, and 10 approved on consent (4‑0 vote for consent items)
• Short‑term rental monitoring services agreement with Deckard Technologies approved (3‑0‑1, Mayor recused)
• Ascent Environmental contract for affordable‑housing visual concepts approved (4‑0)
• Schmidt Design Group contract for Shores Park master plan approved up to $171,405 (4‑0)
• AT&T aerial‑to‑underground conversion agreement for Stratford Court North approved at $78,100.50 (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The City of Del Mar Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice states there were no items scheduled to be heard. The next regular Planning Commission hearing is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider amending local tree and scenic view regulations and approve contracts for park planning and economic analysis services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Fairgrounds Master Plan and the approval of meeting schedules and holiday closures.

• Re-introduction of ordinance to amend tree, scenic view, and sunlight regulations
• Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for Shores Park Master Plan up to $171,405
• Amendments to economic impact analysis service agreements with Keyser Marston Associates and David Taussig and Associates
• Adoption of the 2026 City Council meeting schedule and proposed holiday closures
• Approval of minutes for September 22, 2025

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will vote on several agenda items, including adopting the 2026 council meeting schedule and holiday closures. It will consider amendments to agreements with Keyser Marston Associates and DTA Public Finance extending services to October 16 2027 and adjusting fees. The council will also approve a professional services agreement with Schmidt Design Group for up to $171,405 to complete the Shores Park Master Plan. A public hearing will re‑introduce an ordinance to amend tree, scenic view and sunlight regulations in the municipal code.

• Adopt 2026 City Council meeting schedule and holiday closures
• Amend As‑Needed Economic Impact and Fiscal Analysis Services agreements with KMA and DTA, extending terms to Oct 16 2027 and adjusting fees
• Approve Schmidt Design Group agreement up to $171,405 for a one‑year Shores Park Master Plan
• Re‑introduce ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51 (trees, scenic views, sunlight)
• Fairgrounds Master Plan presentation by Chief Executive Officer Carlene Moore

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will meet in closed session to discuss two legal matters. First, a conference with legal counsel about the existing Pond v. Del Mar case (San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37‑2020‑343507‑CU‑PO‑CTL). Second, a conference to consider initiating an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the City of Huntington Beach v. Newsom petition (No. 23‑3694, Ninth Circuit). No decisions are indicated; the meetings are for legal review.

• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Pond v. Del Mar (Case No. 37‑2020‑343507‑CU‑PO‑CTL)
• Conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation: Amicus request to U.S. Supreme Court in City of Huntington Beach v. Newsom (No. 23‑3694, Ninth Circuit)

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special closed session and a regular open session for October 6, 2025, but staff cancelled both meetings because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular City Council meeting is set for October 20, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is discussing an ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51 regarding trees, scenic views, and sunlight regulations (A25-001). The provided text consists of public comments and objections regarding evidentiary standards for view restoration and the impact of the proposed changes on city vegetation.

• Proposed ordinance A25-001 to amend Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51
• Discussion of new requirements for photographic evidence to establish prior scenic views
• Proposed use of a table to codify permissible amounts of view obstruction
• Proposed requirement for applicants to pay for Tree Surveys and public noticing
• Debate over whether maintenance orders for trees should run with the land

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider several updates, including adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes and a resolution for an encroachment permit at 610 Hoska Drive. Staff will recommend approving a $57,300 task order with Michael Baker International for Jimmy Durante Boulevard striping improvements and a $2,776,128 cost agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for the Crest Canyon utility undergrounding district. The Council will also receive updates on undergrounding program financing and fire‑management cooperative agreements.

• Second reading and adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments
• Second reading and adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code and local amendments
• Resolution EP25-068 to retain existing unpermitted retaining walls and extend a wall at 610 Hoska Drive
• $57,300 task order with Michael Baker International for Jimmy Durante Boulevard paving and traffic striping design services
• $2,776,128 SDG&E Cost Agreement for the Crest Canyon (X1A) utility undergrounding district

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to receive legal counsel on the Seaside Ridge Project. One agenda item addresses significant exposure to litigation, and another addresses the initiation of litigation. Both items reference Government Code Section 54956.9. No other public business is scheduled.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on significant exposure to litigation for Seaside Ridge Project (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2))
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation for Seaside Ridge Project (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4))

The Del Mar City Council held a closed‑session meeting on September 22, 2025. Council members discussed two legal‑counsel conferences concerning the Seaside Ridge Project, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or other decisions.

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider the Seaside Ridge housing project, which includes a request for a public hearing and a red dot submission regarding the project's environmental and zoning status. The meeting agenda also includes a discussion on undergrounding projects and district financing.

• Seaside Ridge housing project (Item 7)
• 25th St and Beach Colony undergrounding projects (Item 10)
• Crest Canyon and Stanford Court North district financing (Item 10)

City Council

The Del Mar City Council will consider several ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes, a resolution for an encroachment permit at 610 Hoska Drive, and a $57,300 design task order for Jimmy Durante Boulevard improvements. Council members will also receive an update on undergrounding program financing and will vote on a $2,776,128 cost agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for the Crest Canyon utility undergrounding district.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related local amendments
• Second reading and adoption of ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland‑Urban Interface Code
• Resolution to approve Encroachment Permit 25‑068 for retaining walls near 610 Hoska Drive
• Approval of a $57,300 task order with Michael Baker International for Jimmy Durante Boulevard pavement design
• Approval of a $2,776,128 SDG&E Cost Agreement for the Crest Canyon (X1A) utility undergrounding district

The City Council approved a $5 million loan to fund the Crest Canyon and Stratford Court undergrounding projects (4‑0). It also approved a $2,776,128 cost agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for the Crest Canyon undergrounding district (4‑0). In addition, the council adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code amendments, approved a $57,300 design task order for Jimmy Durante Boulevard, and authorized an encroachment permit at 610 Hoska Drive and a notice to exit the fire‑management cooperative agreement.

• Approved $5 M loan for undergrounding projects (vote 4-0)
• Approved SDG&E cost agreement $2,776,128 for Crest Canyon (vote 4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1022 to amend 2025 California Building Standards Code (consent)
• Adopted Ordinance 1023 to amend 2025 California Fire Code (consent)
• Approved $57,300 task order with Michael Baker International for design services (consent)
• Approved encroachment permit 25-068 for retaining wall at 610 Hoska Drive (consent)
• Authorized notice to exit fire‑management cooperative agreement (consent)
• Moved to return cash‑flow analysis to council sooner (vote 1-3 opposed)

Design Review Board

The Del Mar Design Review Board voted 4-0 to approve a sign permit (DRBS25-001) for Surf MD LLC, requiring the logo lighting to remain at 2700 Kelvin. The board also continued Item #2 (DRB25-004) to the September 17 meeting because of a lack of quorum. An update announced that the September DRB meeting will be held one week earlier, on September 17, 2025. No other agenda items were discussed.

• Approval of DRBS25-001: design review sign permit for two partial illuminated wall signs at 1431 Camino Del Mar, condition lighting 2700 K.
• Continuation of Item #2 (DRB25-004) to the September 17, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum.
• Schedule change: September DRB meeting moved to September 17, 2025 (one week earlier).
• No non‑application items were presented.
• Public comments received on DRB25-003 (462 15th Street) but the item was not heard.

Design Review Board

The Del Mar Design Review Board will review two design‑review permit applications. Item 1 (DRB25‑003) seeks to enlarge an existing rear deck by 75 sq ft at 462 15th St, adding a 42‑inch glass railing. Item 2 (DRB25‑004) requests a new front entryway covering and retroactive approval for two air‑conditioning units at 328 El Amigo Rd. The board will vote on these items after staff briefings.

• DRB25‑003 – 75 sq ft rear deck expansion with 42‑inch glass railing, 462 15th St
• DRB25‑004 – New front entryway covering and retroactive approval for two AC units, 328 El Amigo Rd

Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee

The Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee will receive updates on utility undergrounding districts, including project status and financing for the Crest Canyon and Stratford Court projects. The committee will also discuss the formation of a Project Efficiency Subcommittee.

• Utility Undergrounding District (UUD) Project Updates
• Undergrounding Program Financing Update
• Project Efficiency Subcommittee Update
• Property Owner Communication Procedures Subcommittee Update
• Upcoming City Council Items

The committee unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. They unanimously passed a motion to delegate review of pending cash‑flow models to the UPAC Finance Subcommittee. They also unanimously approved a motion supporting borrowing sufficient to fund Underground District projects X1A and 1B.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Delegated cash‑flow model review to UPAC Finance Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Supported borrowing sufficient to fund UUD X1A and 1B (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Finance Committee are meeting for mandatory sexual harassment training. This is a training-only session and no legislative action will be taken.

• Municipal anti-harassment training provided by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris

Finance Committee

The City of Del Mar convened a joint special meeting on September 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for anti‑harassment training. The session, required by Senate Bill 1343, was presented by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris of Devaney, Pate, Morris, & Cameron Law, LLP. It covered sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and abusive conduct for City Council members, the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Finance Committee and city staff. No legislative action will be taken at this meeting.

• Municipal anti‑harassment training for City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Finance Committee and staff
• Training delivered by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris (Devaney, Pate, Morris, & Cameron Law, LLP)
• Content includes sexual harassment elements, remedies, hostile work environment, and response strategies
• Meeting designated as training only; no action will be taken by any legislative body

Planning Commission

The City of Del Mar is holding a joint special meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Finance Committee on September 9, 2025. The purpose is to deliver municipal anti‑harassment training required by Senate Bill 1343. The training will be presented by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris of Devaney, Pate, Morris, & Cameron Law, LLP. No legislative action or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Municipal anti‑harassment training for Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Finance Committee, and city staff
• Training delivered by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris (Devaney, Pate, Morris, & Cameron Law, LLP)
• Compliance with Senate Bill 1343 requirements
• Meeting designated as training only; no policy or ordinance action will be considered

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 was cancelled. No items were scheduled to be heard. The next regular hearing is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

City Council

The joint special meeting will provide anti‑harassment training to City Council members, the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Finance Committee, and city staff, as required by Senate Bill 1343. The training is presented by Assistant City Attorney Wendy House and Attorney Jeffery Morris of Devaney, Pate, Morris, & Cameron Law, LLP. No legislative action or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Municipal anti‑harassment training for council, commissions, board, committee, and staff (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding construction contracts for the Utility Undergrounding District X1A (Crest Canyon) project. The body will also consider adopting 2025 California building and fire codes and discuss incentives for low-income housing units.

• Construction contract award of $7,128,769.96 to TC Construction Company, Inc. for Utility Undergrounding District X1A (Crest Canyon)
• Task orders for Crest Canyon project: $663,280 (Utility Specialists Southwest, Inc.), $119,633 (NOVA Services, Inc.), and $123,400 (Helix Environmental Planning, Inc.)
• Public hearing on Encroachment Permit 25-068 for retaining walls at 610 Hoska Drive
• Introduction of ordinances to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2025 California Fire Code
• Discussion on incentives to create 15 low-income ADUs by April 2029

The council approved the consent calendar items (1‑5, 7‑8) unanimously. Staff was directed to return with required CEQA documents for the 610 Hoska Drive encroachment permit, with a condition limiting plantings to grass level. Ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, along with related local amendments, were approved on consent. The council also approved the award of a $7,128,769.96 construction contract to TC Construction Company for the Utility Undergrounding District X1A project.

• Approved consent calendar items 1‑5, 7‑8 (vote 4‑0)
• Directed staff to provide CEQA analysis for encroachment permit at 610 Hoska Drive, with grass‑level planting limit (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted 2025 California Fire Code and local amendments (vote 4‑0)
• Reaffirmed guiding principles for Shores Park Master Plan (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted resolution establishing Shores Park Master Plan advisory committee (vote 4‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Gaasterland and Councilmember Spelich as liaisons to the advisory committee (vote 4‑0)
• Awarded $7,128,769.96 construction contract to TC Construction Company for Utility Undergrounding District X1A (vote 4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel regarding a case involving the bid process and contract award for Utility Undergrounding District X1A (Crest Canyon).

• Closed session regarding significant exposure to litigation for Utility Undergrounding District X1A (Crest Canyon)

The Del Mar City Council met in closed session on September 8, 2025 to discuss a legal counsel briefing on potential litigation related to the bid process and contract award for Utility Undergrounding District X1A (Crest Canyon). The briefing noted one pending case but identified no reportable action. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will receive an update on Shores Park master planning and assign members to conduct the annual survey of paths and trails. The body will also select a secretary for the remainder of the 2025 term.

• Shores Park master planning update
• Selection of secretary for remaining 2025 term
• Assignment of paths and trails for annual survey
• Discussion on survey options for parks and preserves
• Subcommittee updates on website, park survey checklist, and Adopt-a-Spots

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It appointed Susan Maronde as secretary for the remainder of 2025, also by a 4‑0 vote. The committee expressed support for Lynn Gaylord’s future application to serve as the Parks & Recreation representative on the Shores Park Master Plan advisory committee. Path and trail review responsibilities were assigned to individual members.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Susan Maronde as secretary for remainder of 2025 (vote 4-0)
• Supported Lynn Gaylord’s future application to serve on Shores Park Master Plan advisory committee (no vote)
• Vice Chair Ann Feeney volunteered to join website subcommittee (no vote)
• Assigned Thousand Steps path to Ann Feeney (no vote)
• Assigned Gunther's Alley path to Susan Maronde (no vote)
• Assigned David Way path to Mary Friestedt (no vote)
• Assigned Riverpath Del Mar Phases 1 & 2 trail to Susan Maronde and Mac McLoughlin (no vote)

Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee

The Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee reviewed six bids for the Crest Canyon X1A project, noting that Tri‑Group withdrew and TC Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid of $7,128,770. The committee unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council award the contract to TC Construction and to move forward with finalizing the IBank loan amount. The committee also expressed support for the Council to complete the loan process promptly.

• Unanimously recommended awarding Crest Canyon X1A contract to TC Construction
• Unanimously supported timely finalization of the IBank loan amount for Crest Canyon and Stratford Court North

CPP - Citizens' Participation Program

Applicant Alan Gross will hold a Citizens’ Participation Program meeting to discuss a proposed project. The proposal involves demolishing an existing residence to build a new single dwelling unit.

• Proposed demolition of existing residence at 1546 Luneta Drive
• Proposed construction of a new single dwelling unit at 1546 Luneta Drive

Design Review Board

The board approved the design review sign permit DRBS25-001 for Surf MD LLC, requiring the logo lighting to remain at 2700 Kelvin. The vote was 4‑aye, 0‑no, with three members absent. The meeting also continued Item #2 to the September 17 meeting and noted the September meeting will be held a week earlier than scheduled.

• Approved DRBS25-001 sign permit with condition logo lighting at 2700 K (vote 4‑0, 3 absent)
• Continued Item #2 to September 17, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum
• Continued July 23, 2025 hearing minutes to September meeting
• Adjusted September Design Review Board meeting date to September 17, 2025

City Council

The Del Mar City Council held a closed‑session on August 25, 2025. Council members discussed two potential litigation exposures (the Seaside Ridge Project and the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project) and one pending litigation request (an amicus petition to the U.S. Supreme Court). The legal counsel reported that no reportable actions were required. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the edited minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Ann Feeney, seconded by Dolores Davies Jamison, and passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Lagoon Committee

The Lagoon Committee approved subcommittee placements, adopted a recommendation for the City Council to update lagoon signage and explore fines, and added a monthly newsletter item to the next agenda. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, one absent, two abstained)
• Approved subcommittee placements (unanimous, 6‑0)
• Recommended City Council update lagoon signage and consider fines (unanimous, 6‑0)
• Added monthly newsletter and "Did You Know…About the Lagoon" to next agenda (unanimous, 6‑0)

Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its Jan 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The City Manager announced that Principal Engineer Karen Falk will serve as the staff liaison for the committee. The City also announced a reduction of committee seats from seven to five and a change to meet twice a year instead of four. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items, including a citywide inventory of red curbs and parking. The body is also considering a lease extension for the Del Mar Fire Station and updates to the Public Furniture Donation Program.

• Approval of $135,500 Task Order with Michael Baker International for curbside management inventory
• 12-month extension of the Del Mar Fire Station lease through June 30, 2026
• Dissolution of the Shores Park Master Plan Advisory Committee
• Second Amendment to the Civic Solutions, Inc. agreement for contract planning services
• Compensation adjustment for the Water Utility Specialist II position

City Council

The Del Mar City Council approved all ten consent‑calendar items by a 4‑0 vote. Highlights include a $135,500 task order with Michael Baker International for a citywide curbside management inventory, the dissolution of the Shores Park Master Plan Advisory Committee, and a one‑year extension of the fire‑station lease. The council also reappointed a finance‑committee member, amended a planning‑services contract, adjusted Water Utility Specialist II compensation, and updated the public‑furniture donation program.

• Approved $135,500 task order with Michael Baker International for curbside inventory (4‑0)
• Dissolved the Shores Park Master Plan Advisory Committee (4‑0)
• Reappointed Steven McDowell to the Finance Committee for a three‑year term (4‑0)
• Extended the Del Mar Fire Station lease through June 30 2026 (4‑0)
• Amended Civic Solutions contract, extending term six months to Feb 3 2026 (4‑0)
• Adjusted compensation for the Water Utility Specialist II position (4‑0)
• Approved updates to the City’s public‑furniture donation program (4‑0)
• Waived reading of ordinances on the agenda (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Del Mar Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a home remodel at 2998 Sandy Lane, and a Setback Seawall Permit to remove a revetment and construct a new seawall at 2936 Camino del Mar.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP25-001 and Coastal Development Permit CDP24-029 for home remodel at 2998 Sandy Lane
• Setback Seawall Permit SSP25-002 to remove revetment and construct seawall at 2936 Camino del Mar
• Certification of Addendum to 1989 Beach Preservation Initiative Program EIR
• Approval of June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public participation in-person only, limited to three minutes per speaker

The commission approved Item 1 on the consent calendar—a conditional use and coastal development permit for a remodel at 2998 Sandy Lane—by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Setback Seawall Permit (SSP25‑002) for 2936 Camino del Mar, including certification of an addendum to the 1989 BPI EIR, by a 4‑0‑1 vote with Vice Chair Grewal absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Item 1 (CUP25‑001 & CDP24‑029) for 2998 Sandy Lane (5‑0)
• Approved SSP25‑002 Setback Seawall Permit for 2936 Camino del Mar (4‑0‑1, Grewal absent)

City Council

The council held a closed‑session meeting to receive legal counsel on two matters: potential litigation exposure from the Seaside Ridge Development Project and code‑enforcement fines for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit. No reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 1020, adding Chapter 14.54 to the municipal code to regulate bicycles and electric bicycles. It also approved the consent calendar items, a three‑year tree‑management contract with West Coast Arborists, and Community Support Program funding agreements for FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027. Additional actions included reappointing committee members, extending the Southwest Traffic Signal Service agreement, and confirming a design‑review permit for a residential remodel. All votes were unanimous or approved on consent.

• Approved consent calendar items 2‑14 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with West Coast Arborists (consent)
• Adopted Ordinance 1020 regulating bicycles, including electric bicycles (consent)
• Approved Community Support Program funding agreements for FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 (consent)
• Reappointed Ajit Venkatraman to Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (consent)
• Approved amendment to Southwest Traffic Signal Service agreement, extending term to June 30, 2027 (consent)
• Appointed Adam Wallace to Design Review Board for a four‑year term (unanimous)
• Upheld DRB decision on design review permit DRB24‑006, adopting Resolution 2025‑27 (vote 4‑0)

Design Review Board

The board approved the administrative design review permit ADR23-066 for a new fence at 675 Rimini Road with a 5-0-0-2 vote. It also approved the hearing minutes from April 23, 2025 and May 28, 2025, each with a 4-0-2-1 vote. No other items were decided.

• Approved ADR23-066 fence permit (5-0-0-2)
• Approved April 23, 2025 hearing minutes (4-0-2-1)
• Approved May 28, 2025 hearing minutes (4-0-2-1)

City Council

The Council approved the FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets and related resolutions. It also adopted an ordinance updating the fire‑hazard severity zone map, approved an encroachment permit for 218 12th Street, introduced a bicycle regulation ordinance, and referred a potential mayoral conflict of interest to the FPPC.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 & FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budget (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1019 updating fire‑hazard severity zone map (consent)
• Approved Encroachment Permit 25‑050 for 218 12th Street (vote 4‑0)
• Introduced bicycle and e‑bike regulation ordinance (vote 4‑0)
• Introduced ordinance to eliminate Design Review Board ex‑officio membership (consent)
• Referred mayoral short‑term rental conflict‑of‑interest analysis to FPPC (vote 2‑1‑1, mayor recused)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑5 & 7 (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted resolutions reclassifying facilities supervisor position and fee schedule (consent)

Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes, adding Bob Preston as present. The members voted to create a Project Efficiency Subcommittee composed of Adam Wallace, Tom McGreal, and Bob Preston. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2025 UPAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved formation of Project Efficiency Subcommittee (no vote tally provided)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Commission then voted 5‑0 to recommend to the City Council that the CEQA determination be approved. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the ordinance amendments, but did not recommend the hedge‑height chapters (30.04 and 30.86).

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve CEQA determination (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amendments, except Chapters 30.04 and 30.86 (5-0)

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 24 and March 18 meetings by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0‑0 to maintain the existing five subcommittees and postpone assigning subcommittee members until the August 25 regular meeting. Staff reported a $164,000 application to SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program for the Climate Action Plan update, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved February 24 and March 18 minutes (3-0-0)
• Maintained five subcommittees and postponed member assignments to Aug 25 meeting (3-0-0)

City Council

The council could not achieve a quorum because the mayor and one councilmember were absent. Consequently, no closed‑session meeting was held and only a legal briefing with two councilmembers took place. No actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council voted 4-0 to authorize an application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for financing up to $11 million for the undergrounding program. It also adopted an ordinance updating the fire‑hazard severity zone map, also by a 4-0 vote. Additional actions included awarding a $60,000 road repair contract, adopting the SB‑1 road‑project list, and approving several service agreements and policy changes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-14 authorizing iBank financing up to $11 M (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating fire hazard severity zone map (4-0)
• Awarded $60,000 contract to Portillo Concrete for 2025 asphalt repairs (consent)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 SB‑1 funded road‑project list (consent)
• Approved First Amendment to True North Compliance Services building‑safety agreement (consent)
• Approved audit services agreement with Davis Farr, LLP (consent)
• Restructured reclaimed water sale and adopted related agreements (consent)
• Directed staff to implement Sidewalk Option 2 and trail bike allowances (consensus)

Design Review Board

The board approved moving Items 1, 3, and 4 to the consent calendar. It voted to continue the new application (Item 2) for further review. Approval of the April minutes was deferred to the June meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Moved Item 1 (DRB23-002) to consent calendar (4-0-1-2)
• Moved Items 3 (DRB25-001) and 4 (DRB25-005) to consent calendar (5-0-0-2)
• Continued Item 2 (DRB24-011) application for further review (5-0-0-2)
• Deferred approval of April minutes to the June meeting

City Council

The council approved adding the Design Review Guidelines to the work plan as a Tier 2 priority and the City Appeals Procedure amendment as a Tier 3 priority. They agreed to continue discussions on LOSSAN Rail Realignment lobbying and to pursue lower speed limits with signage evaluations and speed surveys. Staff was directed to proceed with the smoke‑free signage plan and to keep seeking incentives for electrification of new construction and major remodels. No consensus was reached to add resident input on the undergrounding program to the work plan.

• Add Design Review Guidelines to work plan – Tier 2 priority (consensus)
• Add City Appeals Procedure amendment to work plan – Tier 3 priority (consensus)
• Proceed with staff discussion on LOSSAN Rail Realignment lobbying (consensus)
• Continue pursuing lower speed limits and evaluate speed signage; staff to conduct speed surveys for TPAC (consensus)
• Proceed with smoke‑free signage plan for public right‑of‑way (consensus)
• Continue seeking incentives for electrification of new construction and major remodels (consensus)
• Do not add resident input on undergrounding program to work plan (no consensus)

Lagoon Committee

The committee approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. It also approved three subcommittees for fiscal year 2025‑2026—Restoration and Blue Carbon, Fishing, and Water Quality and Sand Replenishment—by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 subcommittees: Restoration and Blue Carbon, Fishing, Water Quality and Sand Replenishment (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved a motion to amend the city’s investment policy by removing the reference to the investment advisor from the indemnification language (5‑1 vote). It also unanimously approved the staff‑recommended FY 2025‑2027 budget, adding a pension reserve transfer increase from $250,000 to $1,000,000, raising the General Fund contingency to 20‑25%, and adjusting property‑tax revenue projections upward. No action was taken on the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Amended investment policy to remove advisor reference from indemnification language (approved 5‑1)
• Accepted staff‑recommended budget with higher pension reserve transfer, higher General Fund contingency, and increased property‑tax revenue projections (unanimously approved)
• March 25, 2025 minutes not approved (no action taken)

City Council

The special council meeting could not convene a closed session because Mayor Gaasterland and Councilmember Quirk were absent, leaving no quorum. Only a legal briefing with Deputy Mayor Martinez and Councilmember Spelich was held, and no actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the consent calendar items (2‑4 and 6‑9) with a 3‑0 vote. It authorized a $267,028 task order with Michael Baker International (3‑0‑1) and adopted Ordinance 1017 to amend ADU and coastal permit rules on consent. Additional actions included reappointing a sustainability advisory member, adopting the Title VI civil‑rights plan, accepting a $5,851 homeland‑security grant, and adopting a SB 9 amendment ordinance with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar items 2‑4 and 6‑9 (3‑0, Mayor absent)
• Approved $267,028 task order with Michael Baker International (3‑0‑1, Mayor absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 1017 amending ADU and coastal development regulations (consent)
• Reappointed Valerie Dufort‑Roy to Sustainability Advisory Committee (consent)
• Adopted Title VI of the Civil Rights Act implementation plan (consent)
• Accepted $5,851 State Homeland Security grant for fire department equipment (consent)
• Reappointed Tina Thomas to Design Review Board (unanimous)
• Adopted SB 9 amendment ordinance to align with CCC conditional certification (4‑0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members assigned staff and committee members to four subcommittees to advance the FY2025‑2026 work plan, covering the website, a short‑term park survey checklist, Adopt‑a‑Spot projects, and ongoing items. The committee also requested Deputy Mayor Tracy Martinez advocate for committee involvement in the upcoming Shores Park Master Plan.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Susan Maronde and Marco Bruderer‑Schwab to website subcommittee (items 1‑2)
• Assigned Arlene Prater and Lynn Gaylord to short‑term park survey checklist subcommittee (item 4)
• Assigned Mary Friestedt and Ann Feeney to Adopt‑a‑Spot subcommittee (items 5‑7)
• Designated all members to ongoing item 8 (Shores Park Master Plan involvement)
• Requested Deputy Mayor Tracy Martinez advocate for committee representation in Shores Park Master Plan

Planning Commission

The commission approved the February 11 and April 8 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It recommended that the City Council approve the existing non‑conforming encroachments in the scenic easement amendment while denying the remainder, and adopt the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. The TVS24‑001 scenic view restoration update was continued to the next meeting. The ordinance amendment items were postponed to the June 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Feb 11 and Apr 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of existing non‑conforming encroachments in scenic easement amendment (5-0)
• Recommended denial of the remainder of the scenic easement amendment (5-0)
• Adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the scenic easement application (5-0)
• Continued TVS24‑001 scenic view restoration update to next meeting
• Continued tree and hedge ordinance amendment items to June 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Del Mar City Council met in a closed session on May 13, 2025. The meeting included a conference with labor negotiators and a discussion with legal counsel about potential litigation exposure. No reportable actions or decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:38 P.M.

City Council

The council met in closed session to discuss two legal matters—a Weber parcel map amendment and a possible violation of the City Manager’s employment contract. Both items were recorded as having no reportable action. No votes or approvals were made.

City Council

The City Council approved a San Diego Gas & Electric cost agreement for Utility Undergrounding District 1A (Stratford Court South) totaling $1,592,881, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and amending the FY 2024‑25 operating and capital budget. The vote was 3‑0‑1, with Mayor Gaasterland recused. In the same meeting, the council adopted Ordinance 1016 to amend coastal zone chapters 30.22 and 30.31, approved grant funds of $6,500 for scuba equipment and $17,500 for defibrillators, and approved the consent calendar items including minutes and zoning updates. The council also confirmed a CEQA exemption for a proposed accessory‑dwelling‑unit ordinance and moved that item forward.

• Approved SDG&E cost agreement for Utility Undergrounding District 1A ($1,592,881) (3-0-1, Mayor recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 1016 amending coastal zone chapters 30.22 and 30.31 (consent)
• Approved grant agreements with Del Mar Foundation: $6,500 for scuba equipment and $17,500 for AEDs (consent)
• Approved consent calendar items 3‑6 and 10 (4-0)
• Confirmed CEQA exemption and introduced proposed ADU ordinance (4-0)
• Continued appointment to Sustainability Advisory Committee to future date (consent)
• Continued mitigation negative declaration for 1201 Cuchara Drive to May 19, 2025 (consent)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (consent)

City Council

The special meeting could not convene a closed session due to the absence of a quorum. Only briefings with legal counsel were held, and no direction, vote, or action was recorded.

Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee

The City Council approved a motion directing staff to submit a pre‑application to IBank for a $17 million loan over ten years and to obtain the required Borrower’s Resolution. Staff was also instructed to evaluate a $15 million loan over fifteen years to keep the Stratford Court North project on schedule. The committee unanimously approved the 2025 work plan and the minutes from previous meetings.

• Council directed staff to submit $17 M IBank loan pre‑application (motion passed)
• Council directed staff to evaluate $15 M loan over 15 years (staff directive)
• Approved December 12 2024 UPAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 14 2025 joint Finance Committee/UPAC minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved 2025 Work Plan

Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure Q Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. Members discussed the FY 2024 Measure Q revenue and expense procedures and prepared a report to present to the City Council on April 21, 2025. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved the meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0‑0‑1 vote, Commissioner Spieker abstaining. A motion to adjourn and carry the pending application item to the next meeting on May 13, 2025 was approved unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 4-0-0-0-1, Spieker abstained)
• Approved motion to adjourn and continue pending item to May 13, 2025 (vote 5-0)

City Council

The Del Mar City Council met in closed session to discuss two potential litigation cases involving SANDAG projects. No decisions or actions were taken on any matter. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council approved the consent calendar items 1‑7 and 9 by a 3‑0‑1 vote. It also voted 3‑1 to delegate decision authority for SANDAG Encroachment Permit EP‑25‑019, the associated utility agreement, a $2,085 fee waiver, and affirmed the CEQA determination. Additional resolutions were adopted for grant applications, compensation plan amendments, and project inclusion in the TRANSNET street program.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑7 and 9 (vote 3‑0‑1, Quirk absent)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Smart Growth Incentive grant (Resolution 2025‑05, consent)
• Amended compensation plans for Public Works and Lifeguard positions (Resolution 2025‑06, consent)
• Accepted $10,000 donation for inflatable rescue boat (consent)
• Accepted $1,997.30 donation for rope rescue equipment (consent)
• Delegated authority to City Manager for Encroachment Permit EP‑25‑019, utility agreement, $2,085 fee waiver, and affirmed CEQA (vote 3‑1, Quirk absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑07 adding Del Mar projects to TRANSNET Local Street Improvement Program (consent)
• Approved introduction of bicycle ordinance amendment and directed staff to research sidewalk riding rules (vote 3‑1, Quirk absent)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the January 14, 2025 minutes after correcting Kenneth Barrett's committee assignment. Staff presented the FY 2025‑26 Finance Committee Work Plan and a majority of members supported it with an added item on undergrounding program financing. The meeting also included presentations on the new investment advisor, quarterly investment report, and financial reports, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 minutes with revision (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Finance Committee Work Plan with undergrounding financing item (majority support)