City Council Regular Meeting - January 21, 2026
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
UPDATE FROM PORT OF SAN DIEGO COMMISSIONER MALCOLM. (0100-70) *No Staff Report
7.b
UPDATE ON SUNCOAST MARKET CO-OP. (0130-60)
*No Staff Report
7.c
PRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR IBAC SUMMER SERIES EVENTS. (1040-10)
1. IBAC Summer Series Events Financial Presentation.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Summer Sports Series 2025_.pdf
Recommendation:
The recommendation is that the City Council accept and file the presentation and financial report from the event organizer and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
7.d
PRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY BY VFW POST 5477 (1040-10)
1. Military Appreciation Day Event by VFW Post 5477 Financial Presentation(1).pdf
2. ATT 1. MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 2025 PRESENTATION.pdf Recommendation:
The recommendation is that the City Council accept and file the presentation and financial report from the event organizer and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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.i
8.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
1. SR Minutes 2026-01-21.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 11-05-2025 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2025 TO JANUARY 8, 2026. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-01-21.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 11.21.2025-01.08.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025. (0300-90)
1. SR TREASURER'S REPORT NOVEMBER 2025.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2025.11 Treasurer's Report.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2025.11 Chandler Statement.pdf
4. ATT 3 - 2025.11 LAIF Statement.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the November 2025 Treasurer's Report.
8.d
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 2025-1258 AND 2025-1259 TO APPROVE CLERICAL REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT AND RELATED ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATES. (0660-95)
1. SR ORDINANCE NOS. 2023-1225 AND 2024-1251 CLEAN UP 2026-01-21.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ordinance Nos. 2025-1258 and 2025-1259.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Ordinance 2023-1225 and 2024-1251 040925 - Strike-out.pdf
4. ATT 3 - LCP-6-IMB-23-0025-2 Certification Letter.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council conduct the second reading by title only, waiving further reading, and adopt Ordinance Nos. 2025-1258 and 2025-1259 approving the proposed amendment of Title 19 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code for permanent supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, by-right review, state density bonus law and, finding and certifying that the proposed zoning amendment (Ordinance Nos. 2025-1258 and 2025-1259) is consistent with the Coastal Act and finding an exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (the common sense exemption).
8.e
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS CODE SECTION 22050 FINDING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY DUE TO THE FAILURE OF SEWER PUMPS AT PUMP STATION NO. 8. (0830-35)
1. SR Sewer Pump Station Emergency - Resolution No. 2026-001.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Reso 2026-001- 1.21.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-001 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
8.f
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS CODE SECTION 22050 RATIFYING ACTIONS TAKEN AND TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY DUE TO AN EMERGENCY SEWER LINE REPAIR. (0830-30)
1. SR Sewer Line Emergency - Resolution No. 2026-002.pdf
2. Att 1. Termination Emergency Sewer Line Repair Reso 2026-002.pdf Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-002 to ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency and to terminate the emergency declaration as of January 21, 2026.
8.g
RESOLUTION 2026-006 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. Tijuana River Emergency Resolution 2026-006.pdf
2. Att1-Reso-2026-006_TJ-River Emg Reso.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-006 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.
8.h
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES’ INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 221. (0500-20)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 SIDELETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEUI), LOCAL 221.pdf
2. ATT 1_SEIU 221 Imperial Beach Side Letter of Agreement with SEIU.pdf
3. ATT 2_SEIU 221 Imperial Beach Side Letter of Agreement_Final.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommend approval of Resolution No. 2026-08, which would approve a Side Letter of Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 221.
8.i
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011 AMENDING THE SPECIAL EVENT FEE WAIVER AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY. (1040-95)
1. SR - Amending Special Events Fee Waiver.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2026-011.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Revised Special Event Fee Waiver and Sponsorship Policy.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-011 to amend the Special Event Fee Waiver and Sponsorship Policy to modify the seasonal exclusion period.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
None.
10. ORDINANCES/SECOND READING & ADOPTION
10.a
ORDINANCE. NO. 2025-1257 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE RETIREMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) & THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA. (0520-70)
1. SR Ordinance No. 2025-1257 Amendment to Retirement Contract with CalPERS.pdf
2. ATT 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1257 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND CALPERS.pdf
3. ATT 2 - CalPERS Contract Amendment Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1257 by title only, waiving further reading.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
12. REPORTS
12.a
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005 APPROVING SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (SARA) AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. (0830-05)
1. SR SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (SARA).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-004.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution 2026-005.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Understanding the Second Amended and Restated Agreement.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - SARA Final for Metro JPA.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - SARA Exhibits A-H.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Administrative Agreement No. 1.pdf
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-004 approving the Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement and adopt Resolution No. 2026-005 approving Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1 for unified management of industrial waste discharge pretreatment and enhanced source control.
12.b
AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $455,000 TO THE SPORTS PARK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO LOGHMANI & ASSOCIATES DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR THE SPORTS PARK BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (0920-40)
1. AMEND. 1 TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO LOGHMANI AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE SP PROJECT.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RESOLUTION 2026-003 BUDGET ALLOCATION TO INCREASE AMOUNT FOR SPORTS PARK BUDGET.pdf
3. ATT 2 - RESOLUTION 2026-010 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INCREASE AMOUNT FOR SPORTS PARK WITH LOGHMANI.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the appropriation of an additional $455,000 to the Sports Park Project’s overall budget.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with Loghmani & Associates Design Group, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000 for the Sports Park Building Improvements Project.
12.c
REPORT OUT FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR CANNABIS REGULATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DISSOLVE AD HOC COMMITTEE. (0610-95)
1. SR Cannabis Council Ad Hoc 26.1.21.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive report and dissolve the ad hoc committee.
12.d
DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH. (0240-95)
1. SR DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES.pdf
2. ATT 1 - SDSO E-Bike Safety Flyer.pdf.pdf
3. ATT 2 - City of Coronado E-Bike B-Safe Flyer.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Chula Vista Electric Micromobility Vehicle Complete Toolkit.pdf Recommendation:
Receive report, discuss and provide direction to staff on proposed regulations.
12.e
APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND TIDELANDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (0120-30 & 0120-90)
1. SR DRB and TAC Appointments 2026-01-21.pdf
Recommendation:
Mayor McKay to present names of candidates for openings on the:
Design Review Board for three (3) terms expiring March 31, 2029.
Tidelands Advisory Committee for two (2) terms expiring on March 31, 2029 and one (1) term expiring March 31, 2027.
Approve appointments with the advice and consent of the City Council.
12.f
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09 AMENDING THE ADOPTED CITY’S FY25-27 APPOINTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL BENEFIT SUMMARY. (0510-95)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITYS FY 2025-27 APPOINTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL BENEFITS SUMMARY.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RESOLUTION 2026-09 _Management and Confidential Benefit Summary FY 25-27.pdf
3. Attachment 2_Appointive Management Confidential Salary and Benefits Summary_January 21, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommend approval of Resolution 2026-09 which would approve and adopt the City’s Appointive Management & Confidential Benefits Summary.
13. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
None.
14. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)
15. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
16. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING