LAST MINUTE AGENDA INFORMATION 09/18/2024 Regular City Council Meeting (Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the Agenda Packet for the September 18, 2024, meeting.) ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
a) Public Comment from Eric
Syverson
b) Public Comment from Joe
Brady
c) Public Comment from Peter W.
Carlseen
d) Public Comment from Sierra
Toney
e) Public Comment from Jan
Farley
f) Public Comment from Melanie
Woods
g) Public Comment from Molly
Kirkland
7.a CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION
CELEBRATING LATINO HERITAGE. (0410-30)
a) Correspondence from Sandra
Brillhart
7.c CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING THE AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROBOTICS EMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT TEAM.
(0410-30)
a) Correspondence from Sandra
Brillhart
11.cRECEIVE PICKLEBALL UPDATE. (1020-10)
a) Correspondence from Shirley
Soth
b) Correspondence from Anne
Pilgrim
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From: Eric Syverson
To: Public Comments
Subject: sewage blocking success
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:12:24 AM
Attachments: IB City Coucil written comments 91824.docx Attached our written comments for tonights meeting for public comment Eric Syverson
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a.1 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 6
Sewage Blocking Success
I have been a sewage activist for 7 years fighting for very specific ideas and goals based upon the idea that Mexico must take responsibility and end its dumping of sewage into US or put best by Baron Partlow “Stop the Poop”. It has always been that simple to me.
I have also focused primarily on the Tijuana River channel and the Valley. After years of experience, I know there are short term, near term and even immediate solutions possible within existing infrastructure. I have always called for the establishment of a “dry season” every summer from June 1 – Sept 30th using diversion infrastructure in Mexico and earthen berms. In the rainy season success will only be found through channelization and annual cleaning and preparation. In June 2023, I provided written comments to the Council based on my ideas and current infrastructure. I called for specific actions in Mexico and the activation of very specific infrastructure including pumps and pipelines. On September 19, 2023 myself, Baron Partlow and the Stop the Poop Collective of IB residents, Coral Gate residents, TRV residents and fellow activists ALL calling for the end of the current sewage dump by Mexico into the US and the activation of river diversion in Mexico. This was in front of the SouthBay International Wastewater Treatment plant and covered by every news station. This protest was followed by comments at CA Coastal Commission, IBWC, IB City Council, more protests etc…
To ALL OF YOU who lent your voice, your time and your energy to these efforts— YOU HAVE BEEN HEARD, The Diversion infrastructure in Mexico that came on last week (during one of our worst times) and is still diverting sewage this week is a direct result of your voice. A Direct result of YOUR VOICES. Thank You. Thank You. I am so proud of our efforts and our advocacy for real world solutions that can provide real relief now. This is just a small victory but it does validate going forward our ideas and a foundation that can built on and a positive path forward. There are not words to describe the effort of Baron Partlow.
Thank You.
ONE DROP IS TOO MANY!!
Eric Syverson
a.2 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 6
From: Molly Kirkland
To: Public Comments
Subject: Council Agenda Public Comment - Rent Control/Tenant Protections Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:48:22 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Aguirre and Councilmembers,
I am writing on behalf of the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) and its thousands of members who provide quality rental housing throughout the region. It has come to our attention there is a push for rent control and/or additional tenant protections in Imperial Beach. As the leading industry stakeholder in the region, we are very concerned about the unintended consequences of pursuing such policies. Our organization prides itself for being a community partner and to date, we have not heard from any city officials about concerns as it relates to rental housing. If there are concerns, we stand ready to collaborate on actual solutions. However, rent control and additional tenant protections are not the solution.
Firstly, rent control does more harm than good to renters and communities. Mayors, councilmembers, and elected officials across the state have openly stated their opposition to rent control as it harms housing supply and leads to other numerous unintended consequences.
Also, recent reports have signaled that rents are decreasing and/or stabilizing throughout San Diego County. Statewide rent stabilization is already in place and provides rent caps for Imperial Beach residents. As for additional tenant protections, there is no need or requirement for a local jurisdiction to have its own ordinance. Moreover, the so-called loopholes that some advocates decry have been tightened through recent state legislation (SB 567). Terminating tenancy for a substantial remodel or owner move-in since the implementation of new state law on April 1, 2024, is far more restrictive and not easily abused as some would have you think. Existing laws provide ample protections and any restrictions that go beyond state law should be carefully considered so there are not unintended consequences. Already we have seen one local jurisdiction reevaluating regulation they passed just a few years ago.
Thank you for your attention to this vital issue. SCRHA respectfully requests that no action be taken on Rent Control or Tenant Protections, especially without first consulting all stakeholders.
We stand ready to collaborate on solutions for the betterment of all Imperial Beach residents and property owners.
Best regards,
Molly Kirkland, Director of Public Affairs
Southern California Rental Housing Association
9655 Granite Ridge Drive #200, San Diego, CA 92123
Office: 858.278.8070 | Direct:
[email protected] | www.socalrha.org
g.1 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 6
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g.2 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 6
From: Sandra Brillhart
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 7a Support
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:33:07 PM
The contributions and experiences of Latinos are an essential part of our history and culture and it is important to recognize and celebrate that.
Voten si, por favor!
Respectfully,
art
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a.1 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 7.a
From: Sandra Brillhart
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 7c - Support
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:43:05 PM
This Proclamation is an excellent way to express the community's gratitude to the Austin Fire Department for their expertise and efforts to protect our health and safety.
I'm sure they will appreciate it.
Respectfully,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 7.c
From: Anne Pilgrim
To: Public Comments
Subject: Pickleball Courts
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:47:46 AM
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I would like to express my opinion on where the pickleball courts should be built in our community.
I prefer the Sports Park Option 1 for the following reasons:
The proposed area is unutilized at the moment.
It is not safe for young children due to its proximity to the busy street.
It is further from the majority of homes so as not to bother neighbors with the noise.
It includes two courts rather than one.
Its use can be managed by Sports Park Employees.
Anne Pilgrim
Imperial Beach
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b.1 Last Minute Agenda Information
Date: 09-18-2024 Item No. 11.c