Solana Beach council agendas outline raises, grants, rail trail hearing; minutes not yet published
Solana Beach City Council agendas from late June lay out a packed set of proposed actions — employee raises, a new department head position, $62,000 in community grants, and a November election call — but minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes below reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed decisions.
Employee compensation and reorganization
On the June 24 regular meeting agenda, the council was set to vote on consent items including a 3% salary adjustment and a 6% health care increase for management, confidential, SBEA, and marine safety employees. The same agenda proposed creating a new Administrative Services Director position and renaming the Community Development Director to Planning Director. Because minutes are not yet available, the city's record does not confirm whether these items passed.
November 2026 election and fiscal items
Also on the June 24 agenda: calling a November 3, 2026 general municipal election for Council Districts 2 and 4; establishing the FY 2026/27 appropriations limit under California Constitution Article XIIIB; adopting an investment policy; and updating the conflict of interest code. The agenda further listed initiation of proceedings for Coastal Rail Trail maintenance district assessments, with a $3,460 transfer from Measure S and a public hearing set for July 15, 2026.
Community grants and environmental contracts
The July 1 regular meeting agenda proposed awarding $62,000 total in Community Grant Program funds to 14 nonprofit organizations for FY 2026-27, including the Boys & Girls Club, North Coast Rep, and Solana Beach Backpacks for Kids. The council also was scheduled to consider selecting EPIC for the Regional GHG Emissions Inventory Project consultant services (Resolution 2026-078) and authorizing a one-year professional services agreement with Summit Environmental for specialty planning (Resolution 2026-087). A proclamation recognizing Solana Beach's 40th anniversary (1986-2026) was also on the agenda. Again, minutes are not yet published, so these outcomes are not confirmed in the record.
Closed session
A June 24 closed session was listed on the calendar with no public agenda items, consistent with confidential personnel or litigation matters. No details were disclosed.
Coming up
- **July 15, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting:** The posted agenda currently lists only procedural boilerplate with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings noted. The Coastal Rail Trail maintenance district assessment public hearing was previously scheduled for this date per the June 24 agenda; residents interested in that item should verify with the city clerk whether it remains on the calendar.
Note: This roundup is based on posted agendas only. Once meeting minutes are published, confirmed votes and dollar figures may differ from what was scheduled.