Imperial Beach public meetings in 2021
4 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is meeting via teleconference to address several resolutions. The body is considering the continuation of a local emergency regarding cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River and the acceptance of a drainage project report.
- Resolution 2021-91: Continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Resolution 2021-92: Accepting the Local Drainage Evaluation Project Report
- Resolution 2021-93: Authorizing remote teleconference meetings from 12-22-2021 to 01-21-2022
- Confirmation of Councilmember Jack Fisher as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year period
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included accepting a drainage report, extending remote meeting authority for COVID-19, continuing the Tijuana River pollution emergency, and confirming Councilmember Fisher as Mayor Pro Tempore. No items were pulled from the consent calendar, and no public comments were made.
- Approved consent calendar items 6.a-6.d (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-92 accepting local drainage evaluation report
- Approved Resolution 2021-93 allowing remote teleconference meetings through 01-21-2022
- Adopted Resolution 2021-91 continuing Tijuana River pollution emergency
- Confirmed Councilmember Jack Fisher as Mayor Pro Tempore for one year
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is holding public hearings to discuss amendments to the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units and the establishment of a regulatory permit fee for cannabis uses. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and emergency proclamations.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-1204 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Public hearing to establish a regulatory permit fee for cannabis permitted uses (Resolution 2021-83)
- Contract award to Ortiz Corporation for Pump Station #5 and #7 Rehabilitation for $1,338,668.86
- Appropriation of $500,000 grant for Veterans Park upgrades, including a splash pad
- On-call traffic engineering services contract with STC Traffic, Inc. not to exceed $75,000 annually
The City Council introduced Ordinance 2021-1204 to amend ADU development standards and adopted Resolution 2021-90 approving the related General Plan amendment. It also introduced Ordinance 2021-1205 approving a development agreement with March and Ash, a cannabis retailer at 740 Palm Ave. The council adopted Resolution 2021-83 establishing a regulatory permit fee for cannabis uses. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Dedina absent.
- Introduced Ordinance 2021-1204 amending ADU standards (second reading next meeting).
- Adopted Resolution 2021-90 approving General Plan amendment GPA-21-0001 for ADUs.
- Introduced Ordinance 2021-1205 approving development agreement with March and Ash.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-83 establishing cannabis regulatory permit fee.
- Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2021-89 continuing Tijuana River emergency.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-86 accepting $500,000 state grant for Veterans Park splash pad.
- Awarded traffic engineering contract to STC Traffic, Inc. (up to $75,000/year).
- Awarded pump station rehabilitation contract to Ortiz Corporation ($1,338,668.86).
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding two existing litigation cases.
- Closed session regarding Case No. 18CV0457JM
- Closed session regarding Case No. C17-01227; No. 18-15502; No. 17-cv-4934-VC
The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss two existing litigation matters. After the closed session, the City Attorney announced that direction was given but no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned without any public decisions.
- Held closed session to discuss two litigation cases (Case No. 18CV0457JM and a consolidated set of cases).
- Gave direction on litigation matters; no reportable action was taken.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will receive public input on council election district boundaries and discuss efforts to address Tijuana River pollution. The body is also considering resolutions to amend underground utility districts and extend the COVID-19 local emergency declaration.
- Public hearing on existing council election district boundaries
- Proposed amendments to underground utility districts for 1300 block Donax Avenue and 1300 block Elm Avenue
- Professional services agreement with Lew Edwards Group to explore revenue generation
- Resolution 2021-76 to continue the local emergency proclamation for COVID-19
- Discussion on cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River
The City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2021-80, authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to study potential revenue generation, including a possible Transient Occupancy Tax increase and alternative sewer service options. The council also approved consent calendar items 8.a through 8.d and 8.f, and adopted resolutions 2021-77 and 2021-78 to amend underground utility districts on the 1300 blocks of Donax and Elm Avenues. A public hearing on council election district boundaries was held with no changes made, and a third hearing was scheduled for February 16, 2022.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-80 authorizing a professional services agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to explore revenue generation (5-0).
- Approved consent calendar items 8.a through 8.d and 8.f (5-0).
- Adopted Resolution 2021-77 amending the 1300 Block Donax Avenue Underground Utility District (5-0).
- Adopted Resolution 2021-78 amending the 1300 Block Elm Avenue Underground Utility District (5-0).
- Conducted public hearing on existing council election district boundaries; no changes made, third hearing set for February 16, 2022.
- Received a presentation and held discussion on Tijuana River cross-border pollution efforts; no formal action taken.