City Council Regular Meeting - December 06, 2023
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 2023 FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST WINNERS. (0410-30)*
7.b
CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING KIWANIS LITERACY PROGRAM AND PRESENTING CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE TO THE TOP READERS. (0410-30)
1. SR 2023-12-06 PROCLAMATION FOR KIWANIS LITERACY PROGRAM.pdf
2. ATT -1 Proclamation Kiwanis Literacy Programs.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider the proclamation.
7.c
CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING ERIC GUTIERREZ. (0410-30)
1. SR 2023-12-06 PROCLAMATION ERIC GUTIERREZ.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Proclamation Honoring Eric Gutierrez .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider the proclamation.
7.d
CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CONTROL UPDATE. (0200-60)*
7.e
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER UPDATE. (0150-68 & 0820-70)*
* 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.n.
8.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
1. SR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 12-06-23.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 11-01-23 CC Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2023.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2023, TO NOVEMBER 24, 2023. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2023-12-06.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 11.04.2023-11.24.2023.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105 APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BROKER OF RECORD SERVICES. (0520-50)
1. SR RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105 APPROVING AND ADOPTING A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEENAN AND ASSOCIATES .pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution NO. 2023-105_FINAL.pdf
3. ATT 2 - City of Imperial Beach Keenan Renewal Amendment.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-105 that would authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three (3) year Professional Services Agreement with Keenan & Associates for Employee Benefits Broker of Record services and waive the bid requirements under section 3.04.10, sections f and g, contracts for professional services under the Imperial Beach Municipal Code.
8.d
RESOLUTION 2023-107 APPROVING THE CALENDAR AND SETTING THE TIME FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 6:00 P.M. FOR THE YEAR 2024. (0410-95)
1. SR CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR 2024.pdf
2. ATT 1 Resolution 2023-107 City Council Meeting Calendar 2024.pdf
3. Exhibit A - 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-107 approving the calendar and setting the time for Regular City Council meetings for 6:00 p.m. for the year 2024. The calendar will also include scheduled Special City Council Workshops with a start time to be determined.
8.e
EXTENSION OF TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE WITH TERMS EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (0120-80)
1. SR Extension of PRC Member Terms 12-06-2023.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council, by majority vote, takes action to extend the terms of office for PRC Members Veronica Archer and Karl Bradley to June 30, 2024.
8.f
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST. (0460-45)
1. SR LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST12-06-2023.pdf
2. ATT 1 Local Appointments List 2024.pdf
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 Web site in compliance with California Government Code §54973.
8.g
RESOLUTION 2023-108 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 2023-108.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso 2023-108-TJ-River.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-108 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 Councilmembers to work with local, State, Federal, and Mexican authorities to advance binational projects to improve conditions in the Tijuana River.
8.h
RESOLUTION NO.S SA-23-87 & SA-23-88 OF THE IB RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVING THE ADMIN. BUDGET AND THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 24-25) FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD 07-01-2024 THROUGH 06-30-2025 AND APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS. (0418-50)
1. SR SA-23-87 AND SA-23-88 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 24-25) 2023.12.6.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution SA-23-87 Administrative Budget (ROPS 24-25).pdf
3. ATT 2 - Administrative Budget - ROPS 24-25.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Resolution SA-23-88 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 24-25.pdf
5. ATT 4 - Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 24-25.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA-23-87 approving the Administrative Budget for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and adopt Resolution No. SA-23-88 approving the ROPS 24-25 for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and approve related actions.
8.i
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023. (0300-90)
1. SR TREASURER'S REPORT OCTOBER 2023 2023.12.06.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2023.10 Treasurer's Report.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2023.10 Chandler Statement.pdf
4. ATT 3 - 2023.10 LAIF Statement.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the October 2023 Treasurer's Report.
8.j
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2023-110 TO AUTHORIZE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH OF IMPERIAL BEACH FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,000 SQFT OF LAND TO BE USED FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN. (0940-17)
1. SR AUTHORIZATION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Map location of leased property.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Resolution No 2023-110 Community Garden.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Community Garden Lease.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve Resolution 2023-110 to authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement between the City of Imperial Beach and Saint James Lutheran Church of Imperial Beach.
8.k
RESOLUTION 2023-104 APPROVING THE CITY’S FILING OF A COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR TRUNK OR TREAT, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, DIA DE LOS NINOS, AND MOVIE NIGHT EVENTS (0390-82 & 0900-10)
1. SR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT 12-06-2023.pdf
2. ATT 1 2023-104 Community Enhancement Program Grant.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2023-104 approving the City’s filing of an application for a $15,000 Community Enhancement Grant from the County of San Diego for Trunk or Treat, Dia de los Muertos, Dia de los Niños, and Movie Night events; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement between the City and County of San Diego and related documents for the grant; and appropriating any grant funds that may be received.
8.l
RESOLUTION 2023-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC. (0710-05)
1. SR RESOLUTION 2023-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUE NORTH.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2023-113.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-113 authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Agreement for Professional Services with True North Compliance Services, Inc.
8.m
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-111 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE OUTDOOR EQUITY GRANTS PROGRAM. (0390-86)
1. SR RESOLUTION 2023-11 TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE OUTDOOR EQUITY GRANTS PROGRAM. .pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2023-111.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-111 authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an application for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, sign all required grant application forms and execute any agreements necessary for the use of grant funds if awarded.
8.n
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-114 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY. (0390-86)
1. SR CALRECYCLE GRANT RESOLUTION 2023-114.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Reso-2023-114.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2023-114.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
9.a
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1240 ADDING CHAPTER 2.26 TO THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING THE IMPERIAL BEACH VETERANS & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (0120-95)
1. SR VETERANS COMMITTEE ORDINANCE.pdf
2. ATT 1 Ordinance 2023-1240.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2023-1240 creating the Imperial Beach Veterans & Military Affairs Committee and establish Committee duties and responsibilities, by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
9.b
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.04, 12.56, AND 12.33 OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO ALCOHOL PERMITS AT SPECIAL EVENTS AND FACILITY RENTALS. (0920-95)
1. SR ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.04, 12.56, AND 12.33 OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ordinance 2023-1241 .pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce ordinance by title only waiving the full reading of the ordinance and set adoption for the next regular meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
11.a
REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 2023-109 AMENDING THE FY24-25 EXPENDITURE BUDGET FOR PENSION UAL PAYMENT. (0412-50 & 0310-90)
1. SR FY2022-23 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 2023-109 AMENDING FY24-25 EXPENDITURE BUDGET.pdf
2. ATT 1 - FY23 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
3. ATT 2 - FY23 Housing Asset Audit Report.pdf
4. ATT 3 - FY23 Housing Successor Specified Activity Report.pdf
5. ATT 4 - Resolution 2023-109 Amending FY24-25 Expenditure Budget for Pension UAL Payment.pdf Recommendation:
City Council and Board(s) receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City of Imperial Beach Audited Financial Statements and related documents.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-109 authorizing a budget amendment to the increase the annual payment on City’s pension unfunded actuarial liability (UAL) for FY24-25.
11.b
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) UPDATE. (0210-11)
1. SR INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON CERT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) update.
11.c
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-106 TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE FY24 GENERAL FUND BUDGET. (2023-106)
1. SR RESCUE VESSEL BUDGET AMENDMENT.pdf
2. ATT 1 Resolution No. 2023-106_Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2023-106, authorizing amendments to the FY24 Budget.
11.d
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLAN. (0600-20)
1. SR IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLAN 2023-12-06.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Draft Potential Coastal Adaptation Strategies.pdf
3. ATT 2 - IB CRP Work Plan.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Marketing Materials.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive the report and provide staff with feedback on the potential coastal flooding adaptation strategies and direct the project team to develop concept design plans to be presented to the public for input.
11.e
DISCUSSION OF 2024 SUN AND SEA EVENT. (1040-10)
1. SR SUN AND SEA EVENT DISCUSSION.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Form Submission_Sun and Sea 2024_Redacted.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Sun and Sea Activitation Map 24.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the Sun and Sea event proposed to be held in August 2024.
11.f
DESIGNATION OF MAYORAL AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING ELECTED OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION FOR 2024 (0410-50).
1. SR CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS 12-06-2023.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2024 City Council Representation Assignments_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the proposal of the Mayor for City Council assignments for 2024.
11.g
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-112 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL POLICIES. (0410-95)
1. SR CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AMENDMENT.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution No 2023-112 City Council Policies.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Ex. A to Reso. 2023-112 - City Council Policies - 12-6-23 DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2023-112, approving amendments to the City of Imperial Beach City Council Policies.
12. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
Refer to Consent Calendar item 8.h.
13. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)
14. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
15. ADJOURN MEETING