Del Mar, City of

The key discussion topic pertains to Item 11, the introduction of an ordinance to amend Del Mar Municipal Code Section 8.04 to regulate the digging of hazardous holes on the public beach. Supporting correspondence highlights resident concerns regarding deep, dangerous holes on the beach. Staff distributed a memorandum noting an administrative numbering error in the published agenda report, recommending that the ordinance be introduced to add Chapter 8.04.100 instead of 8.04.095 to the Municipal Code.

The Finance Committee meeting agenda included several key items for discussion and action. These topics involved the selection of Committee officers for 2026 and the appointment of members to the Financial Policies and Reserves Subcommittee. Discussions were scheduled for the Proposed FY 2026-27 Finance Committee Work Plan and an update on the City's financing for Undergrounding Districts X1A and B. The committee planned to review the Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025, and receive presentations summarizing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Final Financial Report and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Report.

The closed session portion of the special meeting included discussions pertaining to Public Employment regarding the City Attorney position, Conference with Legal Counsel concerning existing litigation (Lazier v. City of Del Mar), and a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken during these closed session items.

The agenda for the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting includes city announcements, discussion items, and subcommittee reports. Key discussion items involve the recognition of a committee member completing their second term, updates on the annual survey of parks, paths, and trails, and the discussion and potential approval of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Committee Work Plan for Council consideration. Subcommittee reports cover the website and Adopt-a-Spots programs. Future agenda items include a potential update on plaque policy and a notice about a Kumeyaay panel installation event.

The Planning Commission meeting addressed several agenda items, including a public hearing and staff report regarding Variance application V25-002 for Christian and Rosee Voigtlander concerning fence/gate heights and an entryway structure at 355 14th Street; a public hearing and staff report on proposed amendments to the Del Mar Community Plan to adopt the City's Environmental Justice Element (GPA24-002); and a public hearing and staff report concerning Conditional Use Permit CUP25-003 and Coastal Development Permit CDP25-023 for remodeling at 3004 Sandy Lane, which included a wetland buffer reduction request. Staff recommended denial for Variance V25-002 based on self-induced need and lack of special circumstances.