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

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 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

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ANDY YUEN. (0410-30)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approve the Proclamation.

7.b

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BLACK HISTORY MONTH. (0410-30)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approve the Proclamation.

7.c

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH. (0410-30)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approve the Proclamation.

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.d.

8.a

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council approves the Special Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024 and January 30, 2025.

8.b

RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2025. (0300-25)

• Recommendation:

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

8.c

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

• Recommendation:

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

8.d

EXTENSION OF TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND TIDELANDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH TERMS EXPIRING ON MARCH 31, 2025. (0120-30 & 0120-90)

• Recommendation:

  Staff recommends the City Council, by majority vote, takes action to extend the terms of office for DRB Members: Miguel Beltran, Chelsea Grace, and Lance Rogers and TAC Members: Joe Ellis and Tiffany Lavan to June 30, 2025.

9.

ORDINANCES/SECOND READING & ADOPTION

9.a

ADOPTION OF REGULAR ORDINANCE TO ENACT A LOCAL JUST CAUSE ORDINANCE FOR TERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES. (0660-95)

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the regular ordinance to implement a local just cause ordinance for termination of residential tenancies.

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a

RC COMMERCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC (APPLICANT); CONSIDERATION OF REGULAR COASTAL PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON THE ROOF DECK AREA LOCATED AT 951 SEACOAST DRIVE. (0600-20)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution 2025-007, approving Regular Coastal Permit (CP-24-0003), and Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-0002), and categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) at 951 Seacoast Drive (APN 625-352-23-00) in the C/MU-2 (Seacoast Commercial & Mixed Use) Zone, subject to the conditions as specified in the attached resolution.

11.

REPORTS

11.a

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2025-008 TO SUPPORT SB 10 OTAY MESA EAST TOLL FACILITY ACT. (0460-20)

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 (Attachment 1) to support the passage of Senate Bill 10 – Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act; direct staff to submit a position letter to the relevant state legislative committees; and authorize the Mayor sign a letter of support on behalf of the City Council supporting this legislation on behalf of the City.

11.b

RESOLUTION 2025-006 ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE 10TH STREET POCKET PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (P25101). (0920-15)

• Recommendation:

  Receive a presentation from city staff and 4Walls on proposed enhancements to the park and provide direction for improvements, including options to name and dedicate the park for Steven Wright. Authorize Resolution 2025-006 to allocate $47,000 to Project P25101 and to name the park after Steven Wright.

12.

I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS

None.

13.

ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)

14.

CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

15.

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING