City Council Regular Meeting - March 18, 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
VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO RECOGNIZE STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AND VFW PATRIOT'S PEN ESSAY COMPETITION. (0120-85) No Staff Report.
7.b
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL READING MONTH. (0410-30)
1. SR National Reading Month .pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026 National Reading Month_ Final.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
7.c
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH. (0410-30)
1. SR National Disabilities Awareness Month .pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026 National Disabilities Awareness Month.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
7.d
PRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PLANK WINTER COMES TO THE BEACH EVENT. (1040-10)
1. Plank Winter Comes to the Beach Event Financial Presentation .pdf
2. ATT 1 Plank Winter Comes to the Beach 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.
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.h
8.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
1. SR Approval of Minutes 2026-03-18-2026.pdf
2. ATT1 02-04-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
3. ATT2 02-18-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
4. ATT3 03-04-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2026, February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2026 TO MARCH 5, 2026. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-03-18.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 02.20.2026-03.05.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026. (0300-90)
1. SR TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2026.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026.01 Treasurer's Report.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2026.01 Chandler Statement.pdf
4. ATT 3 - 2026.01 LAIF Statement.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the January 2026 Treasurer's Report.
8.d
RESOLUTION 2026-026 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 2026-026.pdf
2. Att1-Reso-2026-026_TJ-River Emg Reso.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-026 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.e
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-025 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 2026-025.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Reso 2026-025.pdf
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
8.f
APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE TIDELANDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (0120-90)
1. SR Appointment TAC 2026 03-18-2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive Mayor McKay’s recommendation for Cassie Hero-Campos as the candidate to be appointed for the opening on the Tidelands Advisory Committee with a term expiring on March 31, 2027; and Approve appointment with the advice and consent of the City Council.
8.g
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2026-029 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR SPLASH PAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDING. (0150-70)
1. SR - MOU Splash Funding City and Port.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution 2026-029.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 2026-029 authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement between the City of Imperial Beach and the San Diego Unified Port District for the reimbursement of $500,000 in grant funding toward the construction of the Splash Pad at Portwood Pier Plaza.
8.h
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW SPOIL VACUUM RECOVERY SYSTEM. (0380-30)
1. SR SPOIL VACUUM RECOVERY SYSTEM.pdf
2. ATT 1 SPOIL VACUUM RECOVERY EQUIP Reso 2026-027.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-027 authorizing a Purchase Order in the amount of $49,706.79 to Plumbers Depot Inc. for the procurement of one new spoil vacuum recovery unit.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
11.a
PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF AS NECESSARY. (0200-60)
1. SR - SDHS Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the presentation for San Diego Humane Society and provide direction to the City Manager as necessary.
11.b
DISCUSSION REGARDING ICONIC ART OR LANDMARK FOR IMPERIAL BEACH. (1000-10)
1. SR ICONIC ART-LANDMARK DISCUSSION.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file this report and provide direction to City staff regarding potential locations, themes, and types of an iconic public art piece or landmark for the City of Imperial Beach.
12. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
None.
13. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)
14. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
15. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING