City Council Agenda
Closed Session Meeting - 4:30 p.m. & Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

825 Imperial Beach Boulevard

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO SITS AS THE IMPERIAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND IMPERIAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY.

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1.

CALL CLOSED SESSION TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

CLOSED SESSION

3.a

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, City Attorney, Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager, City Planner/Management Associate, Fire Chief
Employee Organization: SEIU, Local 221

Reconvene and announce action (if appropriate)

4.

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION

5.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

6.

ROLL CALL

7.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

8.

REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITTEES

All City Council assignments are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.

9.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF

10.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Each person wishing to address the City Council regarding items not on the posted agenda may do so at this time.  In accordance with State law, Council may not take action on an item not scheduled on the agenda.  If appropriate, the item will be referred to the City Manager or placed on a future agenda.

11.

PRESENTATIONS

11.a

CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR PRIDE INDUSTRIES. (0410-30)

• Recommendation:

  Consider proclamation.

11.b

RECOGNITION OF CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS. (0410-30)*

*No Staff Report.

12.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless the item is removed from the Consent Calendar by action of the City Council. A Councilmember or member of the public may make a comment on any item on the Consent Calendar.

• Recommendation:

  To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 12.a through 12.l.

12.a

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2023, and August 2, 2023.

12.b

RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 22, 2023, TO AUGUST 4, 2023. (0300-25)

• Recommendation:

  Staff is requesting that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.

12.c

RESOLUTION 2023-65 CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO IMPACTS FROM CROSS-BORDER POLLUTION IN THE TIJUANA RIVER. (0150-40 & 0210-26)

• Recommendation:

  Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65 to maintain a state of local emergency related to the cross-border pollution impacts from the Tijuana River and authorize the City Manager, Mayor, and Council members to work with local, State, Federal, and Mexican authorities to advance binational projects to improve conditions in the Tijuana River.

12.d

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2023-1234 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.12 OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS. (0620-95)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council conduct the second reading, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1234, amending Chapter 16.12 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code.

12.e

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1233 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF FIREARMS/AMMUNITION; AND A CEQA EXEMPTION. (0260-38)

• Recommendation:

  City Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1233 by title only.

12.f

NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL AND DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO: SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2023. (0140-10 & 0410-60)

• Recommendation:
  1. That City Council designates Councilmember McKay as the voting delegate for the 2023 League Annual Conference Business Meeting and
  2. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to complete and submit a Voting Delegate/Alternate Form to the League's office by Monday, August 28, 2023.

12.g

PROJECT APPROVAL EXTENSION REQUEST FOR DEL TACO; CUP-21-0003; DRC-21-0016; SPR-21-0017; FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DEL TACO RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH AND OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA AT 1333 PALM AVENUE (APN 627-011-19-00). (0600-20)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-67 approving a six (6) month time extension for the Project Approval as set for in Resolution No. 2022-66 which included Conditional Use Permit (CUP-21-0003), Design Review Case (DRC-21-0016), Site Plan Review (SPR-21-0017), & Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15332 (In-fill Development) for a new Del Taco restaurant with a drive-through facility and outdoor patio seating area at 1333 Palm Ave (APN 627-011-19-00) in the C/MU-1 (General Commercial and Mixed Use) Zone on the Zoning Map subject to the conditions as specified in Resolution No. 2022-66 (Attachment 4 of the staff report).

12.h

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-62 AND SA-23-86 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING THE CITY TREASURER THE AUTHORITY TO INVEST AND REINVEST. (0350-95 & 0418-95)

• Recommendation:

  Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-62 by the City Council and SA-23-86 by the Successor Agency authorizing the amendments to the City of Imperial Beach Investment Policy and delegating to the City Treasurer the authority to invest and reinvest the City’s financial assets.

12.i

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-70 REQUESTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2023/24 AND FY 2024/25 FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER SHADE AND PATIO FURNITURE. (0300-20 & 0930-20)

• Recommendation:

  Consideration of Resolution 2023-70 approving a budget amendment from FY 2024/25 to FY 2023/24 for the Senior Community Center shade and patio furniture project.

12.j

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSING ACCELERATION PROGRAM (HAP) CYCLE 2 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT. (0660-05)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council adopt Resolution Number 2023-66 authorizing the City to submit a grant application for the HAP Grant for the Imperial Beach Housing Acceleration and Support Program for $650,000, for the City Manager, or designee thereof, to execute all documents and take any actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution accepting the grant funds awarded by SANDAG and authorizing the City Manager or designee to make required budget adjustments to accommodate the grant funds and project expenditures.

12.k

CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF PIER PLAZA, IMPERIAL BEACH PIER AND SEACOAST DRIVE BY SAN DIEGO AIR COOLED FOR AIR COOLED FIESTA X. (1040-10)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends the City Council consider the request by the San Diego Air Cooled applicant for the Air Cooled Fiesta X on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach Pier and Seacoast Drive.

12.l

RESOLUTION 2023-64 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IMPERIAL BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4692. (0540-50)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2023-64 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Imperial Beach Firefighters’ Association.

13.

ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

None.

14.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

14.a

CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE & 12 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (TWO VERY-LOW INCOME) & CEQA GUIDELINES EXEMPTION SECTION 15332 AT 981 & 983 CALLA AVENUE USE-22-0100. (0600-20)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council hold the public hearing; consider public input, and adopt Resolution 2023-68, approving Regular Coastal Permit (CP-22-0016), Design Review Case (DRC-22-0030), Site Plan Review (SPR-22-0031), and categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines 15332 Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) at 981 & 983 Calla Avenue (APN 626-221-24-00) in the C/MU-1 (General Commercial and Mixed-Use) Zone subject to the conditions as specified in the attached resolution.

15.

REPORTS

15.a

DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2023-69 DENOUNCING ANY MODIFICATIONS OF SERVICE OR OPERATIONS TO THE IMPERIAL BEACH POST OFFICE. (0150-40)

• Recommendation:
• Recommendation:

  City Council discussion and adoption of Resolution No. 2023-69 to denounce any modifications of service or operations to the Imperial Beach Post Office.

15.b

INVESTMENT UPDATE PRESENTED BY CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT. (0350-90)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the investment update report from Chandler Asset Management.

15.c

CONSIDER SAN DIEGO COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT ON GOVERNANCE OF SAN DIEGO BAY AND ITS TIDAL LANDS AND REGIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RESPONSE LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. (0440-25)

• Recommendation:

  Adopt Resolution 2023-71 (Attachment 1 of the staff report) authorizing the Mayor to sign a response letter to the San Diego County Grand Jury Report on behalf of the Mayor and City Council.

15.d

FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FINANCIAL UPDATE, CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-63 RATIFYING PREVIOUS ACTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE FY 2022-23 BUDGET, AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2022-23 BUDGET. (0330-30)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the preliminary financial update report and adopt Resolution 2023-63 ratifying and consolidating previous actions of the City Council related to the City of Imperial Beach Budget and approving additional amendments to the FY 2022-23 Budget.

15.e

CODE COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT DISCUSSION. (0470-95)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council provide guidance and direction regarding implementation of code compliance enforcement.

16.

I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS

See Consent Calendar Item 12.h.

17.

ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)

18.

CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

19.

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING