City Council Regular Meeting - February 18, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.a
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Gov. Code section 54957
Title: City Manager
3.b
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code section 54957.6.
Agency Negotiator: Mayor/City Attorney
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
3.c
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code section 54957.6.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Human Resources Director, City Attorney Unrepresented employees: Confidential, Mid-Management, and Management
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE ACTION (IF APPROPRIATE)
4. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITTEES All City Council assignments are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF
8. 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.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH. (0410-30)
1. SR Proclamation for American Heart Month 2026-02-18.pdf
2. ATT 1 2026 American Heart Month.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
9.b
PRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CHRISTMAS POW WOW BY THE SEA EVENT. (1040-10)
1. Christmas Pow Wow by the Sea Event Financial Presentation.pdf
2. ATT 1 Christmas Pow Wow by the Sea Event Financial 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.
9.c
PRESENTATION BY ARTIST FOR PIER PLAZA SPLASH PAD MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE.* (0920-20) *No Staff Report.
10. 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. 10.a through 10.f.
10.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
1. SR Approval of Minutes 2026-02-18.pdf
2. ATT 1 11-19-2025 Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
3. ATT 2 12-03-2025 Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
4. ATT 3 01-12-2026 Special Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025 and December 3, 2025 and the Special Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026.
10.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 23, 2026 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2026. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-02-18.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 01.23.2026-02.05.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
10.c
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025. (0300-90)
1. SR TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2025.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2025.12 Treasurer's Report.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2025.12 Chandler Statement.pdf
4. ATT 3 - 2025.12 LAIF Statement.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the December 2025 Treasurer's Report.
10.d
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019 TO APPOINT SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH THE 2026 ELECTION CYCLE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE AS-NEEDED LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. (0430-05)
1. SR Special Elections Counsel 26-2-18.pdf
2. Att 1- 2026-019 Special Counsel- Elections.pdf
3. Att 2 Lounsbery Ferguson Altona Peak LLP_Redacted.pdf Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2026-019.
10.e
RESOLUTION 2026-018 TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE LABEL, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES SERVICE LINE PROGRAM. (0140-20 & 0830-90)
1. SR SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM.pdf
2. ATT 1 Resolution 2026-018.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-018
10.f
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016 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 PUMP STATION EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Reso 2026-016.pdf
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-016 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
11. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
None.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
13. REPORTS
13.a
RESOLUTION 2026-021 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN CITY PORTION OF THE PORT DISTRICT. (0150-70)
1. SR - Port MSA.pdf
2. ATT 1 Resolution 2026-021.pdf
3. ATT 2 Proposed Amend and Restate MSA between City and Port.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Municipal Services Agreement between the City of Imperial Beach and the San Diego Unified Port District.
14. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
None.
15. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)
16. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
17. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING