Megan Bavin

The Joint Special Meeting focused on closed session items related to labor negotiations and public employee performance evaluations. Following the closed session, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Solana Beach Employee Association-Miscellaneous Unit. Key terms of the agreement include a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective July 1, 2010, a salary freeze for fiscal year 2010-2011 with reopeners for subsequent years, and the addition of one floating holiday for association members. Furthermore, members agreed to incrementally pay the entire employee portion of the CalPERS retirement contribution, reaching 8% by July 1, 2012, and a second tier pension formula (2% @ 60) was established for new hires starting July 1, 2010. Management and Unrepresented employees were noted to receive similar CalPERS and floating holiday provisions.

The joint regular meeting included the approval of the agenda and a ceremonial proclamation for the Sheriff's Spanish Academy. Key discussions during the consent calendar involved ratifying the Register of Demands for March 22 to April 4, 2025, receiving the Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2025, awarding a construction contract for the Fire Station Emergency Generator Replacement, authorizing a lease agreement with Xerox Corp. for new multi-functional copier/printer/scanner machines, awarding a contract for ADA Pedestrian Ramps, and amending the agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Nissho of California, Inc. A public hearing was conducted regarding case DRP24-013 at 705 Barbara Avenue, which involved conditionally approving improvements including grading, hardscape, and a swim spa. Staff also provided an update on the FY 2024/25 Work Plan and initiated discussion on the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan, receiving public input on topics such as safety issues at the I-5 interchange, environmental efforts, the Local Implementation Plan, and housing concerns.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and ratification of the Register of Demands for the period of October 18, 2025, through October 31, 2025. Council action included adopting a resolution to accept the 2025 Sewer and Storm Drain Project as complete and authorizing the purchase of a new trailer mounted water pump for $71,387.61. Two public hearings were scheduled: one concerning an application (DRP25-001, SDP25-001, DUP25-002) for constructing a second-story Live/Work Unit at 121 West Plaza St., which was continued to January 14, 2026, and another concerning an application (DRP25-003) for interior remodel and addition at 453 Canyon Dr. Staff reports covered a Public Safety End of Year Status Report and a State Legislative Update, providing policy direction to staff.

The meeting commenced with ceremonial recognitions, including Proclamations for Red Ribbon Week and Domestic Violence Awareness. Following the approval of the agenda, the Council received a presentation from SDG&E regarding Wildfire Safety and PSPS Preparedness. Key actions taken under the Consent Calendar included approving the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting, ratifying the Register of Demands for the period of September 06, 2025, through October 03, 2025, and receiving the Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2026. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase and installation of five HVAC units and an HVAC control system, and authorized an amendment to an agreement for installing water refill stations. Public Hearings addressed the first reading of Ordinance 540 for Building and Fire Code Updates, the adoption of a resolution approving an amendment to the SANDAG 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to adjust TransNet funding for Pavement Resurfacing, and the conditional approval of a DRP/SDP application for a new residence at 730 Ramona Place, subject to specific conditions regarding construction parking and future pickleball courts. A subsequent public hearing conditionally approved a DRP, SDP, and Minor SUB for constructing multi-family condominium dwelling units at 0 Ida Ave., with conditions mandating garage use for parking only and obscuring a specific bathroom window. Staff Reports included accepting the unaudited General Fund Update for Fiscal Year 2025 and providing direction on utilizing the projected surplus for the PARS Irrevocable Trust for Pensions and funding the Asset Replacement and Facilities Replacement Funds. A resolution authorizing an amendment for design-related construction support services for the Lomas Santa Fe-East Improvement Project was also approved.

The closed session meeting included discussions concerning a conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case. Additionally, the session covered a public employee performance evaluation for both the City Manager and the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken during this session.