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City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 21, 2026
City Council Introduces Ordinance for All-Way Stop Control at Three Intersections
The City Council introduced an ordinance to establish all-way stop control at three intersections: Alicante Road and Galena Avenue, Calle Hidalgo and Camino de Amigos, and Paseo Cerro and Paseo Descano. The City Traffic Engineer, John Kim, presented the item and was available to answer questions. No public speakers addressed this item. The ordinance introduction was passed unanimously by the council. [cite: 128-131, 138-140, 144-147]
City Council Approves 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report, Authorizing Liens for Weed Abatement
The City Council held a public hearing and adopted a resolution approving the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report and directing the City Clerk to file it with the San Diego County Tax Auditor. This program allows the city to recover costs associated with the abatement of flammable vegetation from private properties by placing a lien on parcels cleared by the city contractor. This year, 30 parcels out of 221 identified potential hazards were not cleared by owners by the May 15th deadline, leading to city contractor weed abatement services. Property owners will be billed for these services and an administrative fee. The resolution was passed unanimously. [cite: 150-151, 155-161, 164, 206-207, 211-212]
Annual Assessments for Street Lighting and Landscaping District One Approved for FY 2026-27
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the final engineer's report and establishing the annual assessments for fiscal year 2026-27 for Street Lighting and Landscaping District Number One. The district collects assessments for improvements in three zones: street lighting, street trees, and median landscaping. The assessment for an average single-family parcel has remained $70.44 for the past 30 fiscal years and is proposed to stay the same. The district was formed in 1983 without an allowable rate inflator, and increases require a majority ballot approval from property owners. The city's general fund will provide $50,000 for trees and $1.15 million for median landscaping to cover deficits. The resolution was passed unanimously. [cite: 214-216, 219-220, 223-226, 238-240, 243, 246-248, 251]
Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission Work Plan for FY 2026-27 Adopted
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission's work plan for fiscal year 2026-27. The plan focuses on two primary goals: reviewing staff recommendations on transportation projects (including CIP projects, growth management, signal system updates, and traffic calming) and concentrating on safety and mobility around school locations (safe routes to school planning and police reports). The Commission is committed to data-driven decision-making and a forward-looking approach. Commissioner Tom Shook spoke in support of the Commission's work. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about school prioritization, with staff confirming Jefferson Elementary, Aviara Oaks Elementary and Middle Schools, and Kelly Elementary School as priorities. The resolution was passed unanimously. [cite: 269-273, 276-281, 285-288, 299-305, 309-310, 314-319, 322-333, 336-338, 341-342, 351-355]
City Council Adopts FY 2026-27 Assessments for Street Lighting and Landscape District Two
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the final engineer's report and establishing the annual assessments for fiscal year 2026-27 for Street Lighting and Landscape District Number Two. This district, formed in 2003, covers new developments and includes assessments for street lighting, street trees, and median landscaping. There are 16 benefit zones, each with unique assessments based on improvements. The maximum annual assessment can increase with the Consumer Price Index. The proposed assessment rate for FY 2026-27 was revised, resulting in reduced assessments for certain parcels, while others remained unchanged. No parcel assessments were increased from the previously noticed amounts. The resolution was passed unanimously. [cite: 249-252, 255-256, 259, 262-263, 267]
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