City Council Regular Meeting - August 16, 2023
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)
1. SR PROCLAMATION FOR PRIDE INDUSTRIES.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Proclamation 08-16-2023 PRIDE Industries.pdf 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.
1. SR City Council Meeting Minutes 08-16-23.pdf
2. ATT 1 06-21-2023 Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
3. ATT 2 08-02-2023 Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
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)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2023-08-16(1).pdf
2. ATT 1 - Expense Approval Report 07.22.2023-08.04.2023(1).pdf 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)
1. SR TIJUANA RIVER EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 2023-65.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso. 2023-65-TJ-River.pdf
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)
1. SR MF 1560 Chapter 16.12 Water Efficient Landscape Regulations Update 2023-08-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ord. 2023-1234 Adding and Amending IBMC Chapter.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Exhibit A Additions and Amendments to IBMC Chapter 16.12.pdf 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)
1. SR 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ord. 2023-1233 - Firearms.pdf
2. ATT 1- Regular Ord 2023-1233- CHAPTER 4.58 FIREARMS final 8-2.pdf
3. ATT 2 Exhibit A - For Ord. 2023-1233- URGENCY ORDINANCE CHAPTER 4.58 FIREARMS.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Map with Buffer Zones.pdf
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)
1. SR League of California Cities Voting Delegate for 2023 Annual Conference.pdf Recommendation:
That City Council designates Councilmember McKay as the voting delegate for the 2023 League Annual Conference Business Meeting and 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)
1. SR DEL TACO TIME EXTENSION REQUEST .pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2023-67.pdf
3. ATT 2 Applicant Extension Request and Timetable.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Original staff report from August 17, 2022 (attachments availble at the City Clerk).pdf
5. ATT 4 Resolution No. 2022-66.pdf
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)
1. SR RES 2023-62 AND SA-23-86 APPROVING AND ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY 2023.08.16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RES 2023-62 Amending and Adopting the Investment Policy.pdf
3. ATT 2 - RES SA-23-86 Amending and Adopting the Investment Policy.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Investment Policy Imperial Beach 2023-2024 REDLINE.pdf
5. ATT 4 - Investment Policy Imperial Beach 2023-2024 FINAL.pdf 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)
1. SR - Request Budget Amendment for FY 2023 - 2024 and FY 2024 - 2025 Senior Center Shade and Patio Furniture.pdf
2. ATT 1 Reso 2023-70 FY 2023 - 24 and FY 2024 - 25 Budget Amendment .pdf 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)
1. SR HAP GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION 2023-08-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2023-66.pdf
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)
1. SR - CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION BY SAN DIEGO AIR COOLED FOR AIR COOLED FIESTA X.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Air Cooled Fiesta X Appplication.pdf
3. ATT 2 – Air Cooled Fiesta X Layout Map.pdf
4. ATT 3 – Air Cooled Fiesta X Staff Conditions and Comments.pdf 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)
1. SR RESO. 2023-64 - FIRE MOU.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso No. 2023-64 IBFA MOU.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2023 FIRE MOU.pdf
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)
1. SR QJ DEVELOPMENT 981 CALLA AVE 2023-08-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2023-68.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Project Plans, Landscape Plan, Materials Board_Redacted.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Design Review Board Minutes 061523.pdf
5. ATT 4 - Project Renderings.pdf
6. ATT 5 - Applicant Response Letter.pdf
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)
1. SR IMPERIAL BEACH POST OFFICE RESOLUTION.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso. 2023-69.pdf
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)
1. SR INVESTMENT UPDATE PRESENTED BY CHANDLER ASSET MANAGMENT 2023.08.16.pdf 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)
1. SR GRAND JURY RESPONSE - PORT DISTRICT.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso. 2023-71.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Grand Jury Report - Governance of San Diego Bay and its Tidal Lands and Regions.pdf 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)
1. SR FY22-23 FINANCIAL UPDATE AND RES 2023-63 AMENDING FY22-23 BUDGET.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RESOLUTION 2023-63.pdf
3. ATT 2 - GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf
4. ATT 3 - GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf
5. ATT 4 - INTERNAL SERVICE AND SEWER FUND BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf
6. ATT 5 - SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGET AMENDMENTS.pdf
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)
1. SR CODE COMPLIANCE ENFORCENENT DISCUSSION 2023-08-16.pdf 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