City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 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 TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITTEES

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

5.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF

6.

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.

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.a

RECOGNITION OF 2024 FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST WINNERS. (0410-30)*

7.b

PRESENTATION ON PORT DISTRICT ACTIVITIES BY PORT COMMISSIONER MALCOLM. (0150-70)*

*No staff report.

8.

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. 8.a through 8.h.

8.a

RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 22, 2024. (0300-25)

• Recommendation:

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

8.b

RESOLUTION 2024-089 TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $73,100 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CIRCULATE SAN DIEGO TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. (0390-86)

• Recommendation:

  Adopt Resolution No. 2024-089 to approve the grant agreement between the City of Imperial Beach and the California Office of Traffic Safety, accept and appropriate $73,100 in grant funds for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, and approve an agreement with WalkSanDiego, doing business as Circulate San Diego, to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

8.c

RESOLUTION 2024-090 APPROVING THE CALENDAR AND SETTING THE TIME FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 6:00 P.M. FOR THE YEAR 2025. (0410-95)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-90 (Attachment 1) approving the calendar (Exhibit A) and setting the time for Regular City Council meetings for 6:00 p.m. for the year 2025. The calendar will also include scheduled Special City Council Workshops with a start time to be determined.

8.d

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST. (0460-45)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approves the Local Appointments List in compliance with California Government Code §54972 and directs staff to post a copy of the list on the City’s Internet Website in compliance with California Government Code §54973.

8.e

RESOLUTION 2024-091 TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE CITY. (0750-05)

• Recommendation:

  City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-091 awarding a professional service agreement for as-needed engineering services to Michael Baker International for an initial three (3) year term with an option to renew the agreement for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods for a maximum agreement total of five (5) years.

8.f

RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024. (0300-90)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the October 2024 Treasurer's Report.

8.g

RESOLUTION NOS. SA-24-90 & SA-24-91 OF THE IB RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET & THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 25-26) FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD 07-01-2025 THROUGH 06-30-2026 AND APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS. (0418-50)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA-24-90 approving the Administrative Budget for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and adopt Resolution No. SA-24-91 approving the ROPS 25-26 for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and approve related actions.

8.h

NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL: MAYOR AGUIRRE WILL TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 17-19, 2024 TO ADVOCATE FOR FEDERAL STATE OF EMERGENCY. (0410-60)*

The estimated cost for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals is $1,015.

*No staff report.

9.

ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

None.

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a

1337 HOLLY DEV. (APPLICANT); CONSTRUCT A NEW 4-STORY, 46-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 48 PARKING SPACES, DETACHED ADU, & A 5,244 SF PARK AT 1368-1376 HOLLY AVE. & 1368 14TH ST. (APN 633-161-14-00, 633-161-13-00, 633-161-12-00) USE-23-0066. (0600-20)

• Recommendation:
• Recommendation:

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-087 approving Site Plan Review (SPR-23-0015), Design Review Case (DRC-23-0015), and categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects).

11.

REPORTS

11.a

DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR TENANT PROTECTIONS. (0660-95)

• Recommendation:

  Consider the topic and provide direction to staff, if applicable.

11.b

PRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT BY THE IMPERIAL BEACH ATHLETIC CLUB (IBAC) FOR THE 2024 SUMMER SERIES EVENTS. (1040-10)

• Recommendation:

  The recommendation is that the City Council accepts and files the presentation and financial report from the event organizer and provides further direction to staff.

11.c

RESOLUTION 2024-086 AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF HOUSING ACCELERATION PROGRAM FUNDS, BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CITYTHINKERS, INC. FOR THE 13th STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND 4LEAF, INC. FOR PLANNING SERVICES. (0720-25)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-086 authorizing the City to accept the grant funds, make necessary budget adjustments, and enter into a Professional Services agreement with Citythinkers, Inc. to develop the Imperial Beach 13^th Street Corridor Improvement Plan and expand pre-existing contract services with 4Leaf, Inc. for professional planning services.

11.d

DESIGNATION OF MAYORAL AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING ELECTED OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION FOR 2025 (0410-50).

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends that the City Council consider the proposal of the Mayor for City Council assignments for 2025.

12.

I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS

See Consent Calendar Item No. 8.g.

13.

ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)

14.

CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

15.

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING