City Council Regular Meeting - April 01, 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
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH. (0410-30)
1. SR Autism Awareness Month.pdf
2. ATT 1- 2026 Autism Awareness Month_DRAFT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
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.f
8.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
1. SR 2026-04-01 Minutes Approval.pdf
2. ATT 1 03-18-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 6, 2026 TO MARCH 19, 2026. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-04-01.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 03.06.2026-03.19.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031 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 8 EMERGENCY REPAIR - RESOLUTION 2026-031.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Reso 2026-031.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-031 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
8.d
RESOLUTION 2026-030 DECLARING APRIL AS “EARTH MONTH” IN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH. (0230-15 & 0230-60)
1. April Earth Month.pdf
2. Att1-Reso-2026-030_Earth-Month.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-030 to declare the month of April as “Earth Month” in the City of Imperial Beach.
8.e
EXTENSION OF PROJECT APPROVALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A VERTICAL MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL AND TEN RESIDENTIAL UNITS (ONE LOW INCOME) AT 645 FLORENCE ST. (APN: 626-24-22-2-00). (0600-20)
1. SR 645 FLORENCE STREET ENTITLEMENT EXTENSION REQUEST 2026-04-01.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Resolution No. 2023-13.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Applicant Extension Request_.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Resolution No. 2026-034.pdf
5. ATT 4 - City Council SR Bayfront Apartments - March 1, 2023.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-034, extending for one year, Regular Coastal Permit (CP-21-0003), Conditional Use Permit (CUP-22-0006), Design Review Case (DRC-21-0015), Site Plan Review (SPR-21-0016), and Tentative Parcel Map (PM-21-0016) for the Project located at 645 Florence Street (APN 626-242-22-00), subject to the conditions as specified in the attached resolution. (Attachment 3)
8.f
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-033 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL TREE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (0940-60)
1. SR AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS.pdf
2. ATT 1 Amendment No. 2 for WCA Reso 2026-033.pdf
3. ATT 2 West Coast Arborists, Inc. letter dated March 25, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-033 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $200,000 and authorizes the second of the two (2) renewal options for three (3) years.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
9.a
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.04 “PURCHASING” OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. (0380-95)
1. SR Purchasing Ordinance 26-4-1.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ordinance No. 2026-1260 Modify Purchasing.pdf Recommendation:
Introduce ordinance and perform first reading by title only, waiving full reading, and set for adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032 OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027. (0680-95)
1. SR RTCIP FEE ADJUSTMENT RESO 2026-032.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-032 approving the increase in the RTCIP mitigation fee charged for each new residential dwelling unit constructed in Imperial Beach in Fiscal Year 2027 from $3,047.57 to $3,109.88.
11. REPORTS
11.a
WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. PROGRESS UPDATE PRESENTATION ON SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 455 PALM AVE. (0600-20)
1. SR WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. PROGRESS UPDATE PRESENTATION ON SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT - 455 PALM AVE. 4-1-2026.pdf Recommendation:
The Imperial Beach City Council accept and file the presentation from Wakeland and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
11.b
DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF PATRIOTIC AND COMMEMORATIVE STREET BANNERS FOR SEACOAST DRIVE. (0900-95)
1. SR - Patriotic Banners.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the installation of both United States flag banners and commemorative anniversary banners. Staff further recommends that the Council select banner designs that best represent patriotic spirit and the significance of the anniversary, ensuring a welcoming and festive streetscape for residents and visitors alike.
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