City Council Regular Meeting - April 15, 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 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. (0410-30)
1. SR Child Abuse Prevention Month.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month_Final Draft 04.08.26.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
7.b
PRESENTATION ON AIR QUALITY IN IMPERIAL BEACH BY SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO.* (0230-10) * No Staff Report.
7.c
70TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST WINNER DESIGN. (0160-40)
1. SR - 70th Anniversary Logo Contest.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council receive and file the report and recognize the winning logo as the 70 th
Anniversary Logo for the City of Imperial Beach.
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 Minutes Approval 2026-04-15.pdf
2. ATT 1 04-01-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 20, 2026 TO APRIL 2, 2026. (0300-25)
1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-04-15.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 03.20.2026-04.02.2026.pdf Recommendation:
Staff is seeking that the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-035 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.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Reso 2026-035.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-035 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
8.d
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1260 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.04 “PURCHASING” OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. (0380-95)
1. 2025-04-15 Ordinance No. 2026-1260 Second Reading and Adoption .pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ordinance No. 2026-1260 Modify Purchasing.pdf Recommendation:
Conduct second reading, waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-1260 by title only.
8.e
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026. (0300-90)
1. SR TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2026.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026.02 Treasurer's Monthly Report.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2026.02 Chandler Statement.pdf
4. ATT 3 - 2026.02 LAIF Statement.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the February 2026 Treasurer's Report.
8.f
NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL: COUNCILMEMBER NAKAWATASE TO ATTEND THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2026 MISSION TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FROM APRIL 25-29, 2026. (0410-60)
1. SR - Nakawatase SD Chamber DC Travel Notification.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize Councilmember Nakawatase to attend the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2026 Mission to Washington, D.C. from April 25 – 29, 2026 and approve the expenditure of necessary funds for such participation.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
9.a
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1261 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15.48.060 OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TIMING FOR PAYMENT OF THE RTCIP FEE. (0680-95)
1. SR ORD 2026-1261 AMENDING SECTION 15.48.060 OF THE IMPERIAL BEACH MUNI CODE REGARDING TIMING FOR PAYMENT OF THE RTCIP FEE.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Ordinance No. 2026-1261.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-1261 by title only, waive further reading, and set the matter for adoption at the City Council meeting on May 6, 2026.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
11.a
CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION INCLUDING A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE 2026 PLANK SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY. (1040-10)
1. PLANK SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY EVENT.pdf
2. ATT 1 Special Event Application - Plank Summer Kick Off Party.pdf
3. ATT 2 Event Map - Plank Summer Kick Off Party.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Alcoholic Beverage Application - Plank Summer Kick Off Party_2026_Redacted.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council consider approval of the request submitted by the Ye Olde Plank Inn to host an event, including a street closure on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
11.b
DRAFT BAYSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY ATLAS REPORT. (0390-05)
1. Draft Bayside Community Atlas.pdf
2. ATT 1-Bayside Community Atlas_DRAFT2_04.08.2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation and provide feedback to staff on the Draft Bayside Neighborhood Community Atlas and how it may serve as a tool to secure grant funding, attract investment, and build partnerships that support improvements in the Bayside area.
11.c
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-039 ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 115 - IMPLEMENTING NEW BROWN ACT AMENDMENTS REGARDING MEETING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707. (0460-50)
1. SR SB 707 Disruption 26-4-15.pdf
2. ATT 1 Resolution 2026-039 SB 707.pdf
3. ATT 2 City Council Policy 115_Technology Disruption SB 707.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-039 to approve the SB 707 Disruption Policy.
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