Clem Brown

The document contains public correspondence submitted for the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting. Key discussion topics include concerns regarding the SANDAG Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase 5 project, specifically regarding the proposed fencing, extended closure of beach access trails at 11th Street, and transparency regarding Coastal Commission mitigation requirements. Additionally, the correspondence includes support for an appeal regarding Encroachment Permit 25-049 for property improvements at 1612 Stratford Way, with proponents advocating for aesthetic alternatives to asphalt, such as grasscrete and decomposed granite, and calling for a modernization of the city's encroachment policy framework.

This document contains public correspondence submitted for the City Council meeting. Key topics include feedback on the SANDAG Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase 5 project, specifically raising concerns regarding the aesthetics of manufactured slopes, the construction timeline for a pedestrian underpass, and the loss of beach access at 11th Street. Additionally, the correspondence details an appeal regarding an Encroachment Permit for right-of-way improvements at 1612 Stratford Way, requesting Council consideration of a revised design utilizing grasscrete instead of the staff-recommended asphalt.

This document presents the Water and Wastewater Rate Cost-of-Service Study for the City of Del Mar, proposing new rates for fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029. The study's objectives are to ensure revenue sufficiency, maintain financial stability by meeting reserve targets, and achieve ratepayer equity by aligning charges with the cost of service. It details adjustments to water fixed service charges, commodity charges, and introduces drought rate factors. For wastewater, the study recommends simplifying volumetric rates to reflect current service agreements and flow-based costs, moving away from distinctions based on wastewater strength.

The committee reviewed the updated long-term cash flow analysis for the Undergrounding Program, noting significant reductions in base cost estimates and exploring two new cash flow scenarios that incorporate inflation and project phasing. Recommendations were made for the City Council to proceed with a specific cash flow scenario that advances the design of the Beach Colony and 25th Street projects while utilizing phased construction for District 2. Additionally, the committee advised updating the cash flow analysis to evaluate future financing opportunities and project timing. The meeting concluded with a discussion on future agenda items, including status updates, property owner communication procedures, and project efficiency.

The board reviewed several development applications, including requests for demolition and new construction at 157 26th Street, which involved discussions on building bulk, massing, and design articulations. Additionally, the board considered proposals for a deck extension at 462 15th Street, a new detached garage with a covered porch at 1335 Crest Road, and exterior renovations at 495 Ocean View Avenue. The meeting also included staff reports and briefings on consent calendar eligibility and project modifications.