City Council Regular Meeting - September 16, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITTEES Public Comments:
All City Council assignments are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Each person wishing to address the City Council regarding items not on the posted agenda, and that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City of Imperial Beach, 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
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7.a
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH. (0410-30) Attachments
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1. SR Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation 2026-09-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026 Suicide Prevention Month FINAL.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
7.b
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LATIN HERITAGE MONTH. (0410-30) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SR Latin Heritage Month Proclamation 2026-09-16.pdf
2. 2026 Latin Heritage Month FINAL.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Proclamation.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
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.
Attachments
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1. SR Minutes Approval 2026-09-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 09-02-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes_DRAFT.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approves the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2026.
8.b
RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 21, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2026. (0300-25) Attachments
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1. SR WARRANT REGISTER 2026-09-16.pdf
2. ATT 1- Expense Approval Report 08.21.2026- 09.03.2026.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council ratify and file the Warrant Register Report.
8.c
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-090 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) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SR PUMP STATION 8 EMERGENCY - RESO 2026-090.pdf
2. ATT 1 Emergency Sewer Repair Resolution No. 2026-090.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-090 to continue the existence of the emergency and ratify actions taken in furtherance of the emergency.
8.d
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-091 CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO IMPACTS FROM CROSS-BORDER POLLUTION IN THE TIJUANA RIVER. (0150-40 & 0210-26) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Tijuana River Emergency 2026-091.pdf
2. Att1-Reso-2026-091_TJ-River Emg Reso.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-091 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-092 TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $45,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM. (0390-86) Attachments
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1. SR OTS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT 2026-09-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - RESOLUTION NO 2026-092.pdf
3. ATT 2 - OTS GRANT AGREEMENT PS27021_DRAFT.pdf
4. ATT 3 - SERVICES PROVIDER CONTRACT_DRAFT.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-092 to approve the grant agreement between the City of Imperial Beach and the California Office of Traffic Safety, accept and appropriate $45,000 in grant funds for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, and approve an agreement with WalkSanDiego, doing business as Circulate Planning and Policy, to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.
8.f
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-093 ADOPTING, AFFIRMING, & INCORPORATING THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS OF 2 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 18730 & AFFIRMING NO CHANGES TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO BIENNIAL REVIEW. (0420-95) Attachments
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1. SR Conflict of Interest Code 2026-09-16.pdf
2. ATT 1 - 2026-093 Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
3. ATT 2 - 2026-093 Exhibit A to Conflict of Interest Reso.pdf
4. ATT 3 - Biennial Notice_Redacted.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-093 affirming that there are no changes to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
9. ORDINANCES/INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
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None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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10.a
EL TAPATIO CATERING SEEKS APPROVAL OF A TIME EXTENSION FOR USE PERMIT NO. 23-0045, TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 667 SILVER STRAND BLVD, AND A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION. (0600-20) Attachments
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1. SR USE-23-0045 EL TAPATIO CATERING 2026-09-16.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-089.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Extension Request .pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Staff Report from 09-03-25 CC Meeting.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Architectural Plans from 09-03-25 CC Meeting_Redacted.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Resolution 2025-045.pdf
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, approving a six (6)-month time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-25-0003, Regular Coastal Permit No. CP-23-0001, Design Review Case No. DRC-23-0008, Site Plan Review No. SPR-23-0008, and a categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects) for the construction of a two-story addition to an existing commercial building at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard (APN: 625-024-12-00) in the C/MU-2 zone, subject to the conditions as specified in the resolution (Attachment 1 to the staff report).
11. REPORTS
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11.a
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY EVENT ON VETERANS DAY AND RESERVATION OF DUNES PARK ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026. (1040-10) Attachments
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1. MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY EVENT.pdf
2. ATT 1 - Military Appreciation Permit Application.pdf
3. ATT 2 - Military Appreciation Day Map .pdf
4. ATT 3 - Military Appreciation Day Alcohol Application .pdf
5. ATT 4 - Military Day Fee Waiver Application .pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the special event application, including a request to serve alcohol and activate Dunes Park as a special event venue for the 2026 Military Appreciation Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Staff further recommends that City Council approve the associated fee waiver request.
11.b
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON TIJUANA RIVER. (0150-40 & 0210-26) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Update and Discussion on Tijuana River .pdf
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation from staff and then open for discussion among council.
12. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
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None.
13. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (IF ANY)
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14. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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15. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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