LAST MINUTE AGENDA INFORMATION
PACKET NO. 2
03-04-2026 Regular City Council Meeting
(Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the Agenda Packet for the March 4, 2026, meeting.) ITEM
NO. SUBJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION
7.a PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH. (0410-30)
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
8.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES.
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
11.a
DISCUSSION OF REPORT ON SEWER
SERVICE RATE OPTIONS,
RECOMMEND AN OPTION FOR THE
PROPOSED SEWER RATE
ADJUSTMENTS, AND ESTABLISH THE
DATE FOR A FUTURE PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER ANY
ADJUSTMENTS. (0830-37)
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
11.b CONSIDER ACCEPTING AND FILING
THE 13TH STREET CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT PLAN. (0720-55)
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
11.c
PRESENTATION ON AUTOMATED
LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR)
CAMERAS AND THE SAFESTREETS
PROGRAM AND DIRECTION TO STAFF.
(0260-05)
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
b. Correspondence from Concerned
Resident
11.d
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION 2026-024 TO APPROVE
THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT. (0530-60)
a. Correspondence from Sandra Brillhart
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From: Sandra Brillhart
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 1:33 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 7a
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I appreciate that this Proclamation goes beyond celebration and acknowledges the challenges and discrimination that women continue to face.
This makes it more meaningful than our recent Black History Month Proclamation, which highlighted past accomplishments but did not fully recognize the inequities that still exist.
Symbolic proclamations are nice, but not enough on their own. At a time when so many people feel their rights and protections are being threatened by the federal government, local government has a greater responsibility to ensure that all local policies, not just proclamations, promote equity and dignity for all members of the community.
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No. 7.a
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From: Sandra Brillhart
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 2:03 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 8a
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The word truth, when used as a proper noun, should be enclosed by quotation marks.
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No. 8.a
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From: Sandra Brillhart
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:45 AM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 11A
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Though I’m not entirely clear on how all of the numbers in the charts were derived, based on my understanding Option 1 is the best choice and Option 3 is the worst.
I prefer Option 1 because it fully funds the infrastructure improvements in three years without impacting the reserves. It appears to be the most fiscally responsible approach, and also appears to result in lower long term costs to SFR customers than Option 2.
Option 2 is not as good Option 1 in my opinion because it temporarily impacts the reserves and takes longer to recover costs. Over a five-year period, it appears that SFR customers would pay more with Option 2 than they would with Option 1, although it may be easier for customers to accept lower, gradual rate increases.
Option 3 should not be considered because of its impacts on the reserves.
Option 4 may be problematic and unpopular because it will likely cause unpredictable large monthly rate increases.
In addition to recommending an option, Council should consider asking staff to explore ways to incentivize property owners to repair faulty lateral connections to the City's infrastructure, as the report indicates that this is a significant source of I&I.
We have serious infrastructure needs and the sooner we can address them and recover the associated costs, the better it will be for the City. Option 1 looks like the best way to accomplish that.
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No.11.a
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From: Sandra Brillhart
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 2:16 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 11b
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The 13th St. Corridor Improvement Plan is one of the most comprehensive and detailed planning documents I have seen. It contains useful information and ideas that Council should not only accept and file, but direct staff to begin pursing funding to strategically implement.
At its last meeting on this matter, Council focused too much on the public outreach component and was too dismissive of the concepts introduced and the effort that went into this useful planning document. I hope there is a more substantive discussion at Wednesday’s meeting.
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No.11.b
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From: Sandra Brillhart >
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:12 AM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 11C
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I am not opposed to ALPRs and acknowledge their effectiveness in preventing and investigating crimes. However, I am concerned about the potential for misuse and infringement on individual privacy and civil liberties, especially in the current political environment.
While the Staff Report clearly states how the data collected will be used, the draft MOU does not contain the same limitations. At a minimum, the MOU should contain the verbiage in the staff report pertaining to the use of data.
In addition, to ensure transparency and accountability, the City should consider adopting an ordinance or official policy, similar to Chula Vista’s, that explicitly states how long data will be retained; that data will not be shared with agencies outside California or with federal agencies; and will not be used for immigration enforcement as per State law.
Council should use accident and crime data to determine where to locate the readers to ensure that they will be installed where they can most benefit public safety.
For the same reasons , the MOU for the Safe Streets voluntary video sharing program and camera installations should also clearly articulate the restrictions and limits on how the data will be used.
Transparency in these areas is critical to balancing public safety objectives with the protection of residents’ privacy rights.
Thank you for considering these recommendations.
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No. 11.c
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From:
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:54 AM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Flock Camera concerns - meeting tonight
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to express my fierce opposition to Item 11.c, the proposal for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and the SafeStreets Program. While the program is presented as a tool for public safety, I am deeply concerned that it will be weaponized against our immigrant community and used for federal surveillance.
My opposition is based on the following:
• Risk of Federal Abuse: Despite California’s Values Act (SB 54), there is a documented history of federal agencies like ICE and DHS accessing ALPR data through "side-door" agreements or misconfigured sharing settings in neighboring cities. I am concerned that this technology will facilitate the targeting and harassment of immigrant families in Imperial Beach and any visitors that might be coming here to spend money/engage in tourism
• Privacy and Surveillance Overreach: ALPR technology creates a massive database of the movements of innocent residents. Without strict, transparent, and third-party audited protections, this system is ripe for abuse and creates a "dragnet" surveillance state that undermines our civil liberties. IB is not equipped to deal with this, it's too small of a city with very little budget and personnel for oversight. • Lack of Meaningful Safeguards: Before considering this technology, the City must be able to guarantee— with 100% transparency—that no federal immigration agency has direct or indirect access to this data, and that retention periods are kept to the absolute minimum (24–72 hours).
Imperial Beach should be a place where all residents feel safe, regardless of their immigration status. Bringing this level of surveillance into our streets threatens that safety and breaks the trust between the community and local government.
I urge the Council to reject the SafeStreets Program and the deployment of ALPR cameras or at the very least create restrictive safeguards it can realistically monitor. There's been so much ICE harassment in IB in the last month for no reason.
Thanks,
-Concerned resident
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b.1 03/04/2026 Item No. 11.c
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From: Sandra Brillhart
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:00 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item 11d
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City Manager Foltz has served the City and its residents well.
The proposed amendments to his Employment Agreement are well deserved and reasonable, as they would bring his compensation in line with other comparably sized cities in the region.
Here's to 20 more years!
Sincerely,
Sandy Brillhart
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a.1 03/04/2026 Item No. 11.d
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