Imperial Beach public meetings in 2023
64 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will review a progress report on the Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan. The board is asked to provide feedback on potential coastal flooding adaptation strategies.
- Progress report on the Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan
- Review of draft potential coastal adaptation strategies
- Approval of October 19, 2023 and November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
The provided document for the Imperial Beach City Council meeting on December 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including extending the local emergency declaration for Tijuana River pollution. The agenda also includes discussions on a new community garden lease, grant applications, and various city administrative matters.
- Extension of local emergency regarding Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Five-year lease with St James Lutheran Church for a future community garden
- $15,000 Community Enhancement Grant application for local events
- Three-year professional services agreement with Keenan & Associates
- Introduction of ordinance creating the Veterans & Military Affairs Committee
City Council Special Meeting
The provided agenda text contains only placeholder fields and system navigation elements from the city’s scheduling platform. No resolutions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or vote at this November 30, 2023, special session. Residents should refer to official Imperial Beach City Council records for actual meeting materials.
- No agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes were provided in the source text.
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will receive a staff report regarding proposed improvements to the Imperial Beach Sports Park Community Recreation Center. The Board is asked to comment on design options for the exterior of the facility.
- Update and discussion of proposed improvements to the Imperial Beach Sports Park Community Recreation Center
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is considering several items including a contract for the 10th Streetscape Enhancement Project and a local emergency proclamation regarding Tijuana River pollution. Additional discussions involve municipal code amendments for park use and guidelines for rain barrels and cisterns.
- Awarding $1,171,685 contract to Fordyce Construction, Inc. for 10th Streetscape Enhancement Project
- Resolution to continue local emergency proclamation for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Six-month time extension for mixed-use development at 236-238 Palm Avenue
- Amendment to Municipal Code regarding organized use of city parks and beaches
- Approval of the Age-Friendly Imperial Beach 2023 Action Plan
City Council Special Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will hold a special closed session meeting. The session includes a conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented management and mid-management employees.
- Conference with labor negotiators (SEIU, Local 221)
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Tidelands Advisory Committee will review the San Diego Unified Port District's Phase 3 pier improvement project. The committee is tasked with reviewing proposed enhancements and providing comments on the project.
- Review of San Diego Unified Port District Imperial Beach Pier Improvements Phase 3
- Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will consider a six-month time extension for an affordable senior housing project at 455 Palm Avenue. The council will also review a new policy regarding city support for special events. Additionally, the agenda includes updates to park use ordinances and a presentation on rain barrel benefits.
- Six-month time extension for 50 affordable senior units at 455 Palm Avenue
- Adoption of a new policy for city support of special events
- Appointment of Lily Flyte and Erika N. Cortez as City Treasurers
- Introduction of ordinance amending park and beach use rules
- Presentation by SDSU on rain barrel benefits study
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will conduct an overview of landscape design review guidelines and addendum policies. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting.
- Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Overview of landscape design review guidelines and addendum policies
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council is considering a review of cannabis facility regulations and a six-month time extension for the Blue Wave mixed-use development. The agenda also includes approving state grant funds for the Palm Avenue project and adopting a new city salary schedule.
- Review of cannabis facility regulations and potential subcommittee formation
- Six-month time extension for the Blue Wave mixed-use development at 550 Highway 75
- $150,000 state grant for the Palm Avenue Complete Multimodal Corridor Project
- License agreement with DISH Wireless for a cellular site at City Hall
- Adoption of the FY 2023-2025 salary schedule and personnel rules
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
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Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a new master fee schedule and a public hearing regarding the March and Ash development agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis regulations and several public works contracts.
- Public hearing for updated Master Fee Schedule and various city fees
- Review of March and Ash Development Agreement (DA 2021-01)
- Resolution to continue local emergency status for Tijuana River pollution
- $331,000 contract for Fiber Optic Improvements – Phase 2
- $400,300 appropriation for Community Room Improvement Project
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 17, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the MyImperialBeach app and Tyler Enterprise Service Requests.
- Approval of August 17, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation on MyImperialBeach app and Tyler Enterprise Service Requests (ESR)
City Council Regular Meeting
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, motions, or decisions for the Imperial Beach City Council meeting on September 20, 2023.
City Council Special Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will review several public works contracts and proclamations. Items include a major construction project at Veterans Park and a lease agreement for Dunes Park with the Port of San Diego. The council will also hear a presentation on sewer division operations.
- $1,181,879 contract award to Western Rim Constructors, Inc. for Veterans Park Multi-Use Field Improvements Project
- $162,812 contract award to RGC General Engineering, Inc. for the Veterans Park Senior Center Entrance Project
- Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Port of San Diego for Dunes Park
- $93,135 professional services agreement with The Centre for Organization Effectiveness
- Proclamations for Latino Heritage Month and National Preparedness Month
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to lease Dunes Park to the Port of San Diego. It also adopted resolutions awarding public‑works contracts for the Veterans Park Senior Center entrance ($162,812) and the Veterans Park multi‑use field improvements. Several proclamations honoring Latino Heritage, National Preparedness Month, and the retirement of Finance Director Gitmed were approved. The consent calendar items, warrant register, and July 2023 Treasurer’s Report were also approved.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-74 authorizing lease of Dunes Park to Port of San Diego (no vote recorded)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-73 awarding RGC General Engineering contract for Veterans Park Senior Center entrance, up to $162,812 (no vote recorded)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-72 awarding Western Rim Constructors contract for Veterans Park multi‑use field improvements (no vote recorded)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-75 professional services agreement with Centre for Organization Effectiveness (5‑0)
- Approved proclamation honoring Latino Heritage (5‑0)
- Approved proclamation honoring National Preparedness Month (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved proclamation honoring Joann Gitmed retirement (5‑0)
- Approved consent calendar items 12.a‑12.d (5‑0)
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Special Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss several updates regarding local park amenities and facility upgrades. The agenda includes progress reports on the aquatic center and a joint use agreement with South Bay Union School District. No staff reports were provided for these discussion items.
- Approval of April 17, 2023, meeting minutes
- Update on Park Joint Use Agreement with South Bay Union School District
- Update on City Parks acreages and amenities
- Update on Sports Park facilities upgrades
- Update on Aquatic Center
The Committee appointed Member Bradley as interim Chair and approved the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on park joint use agreements, amenity mapping, Sports Park upgrades, and the Aquatic Center's planned September opening.
- Approved Member Bradley as interim Chair (4-0)
- Approved DRB 04-17-2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board meeting consists of procedural items. The Board will review the minutes from the July 20, 2023, meeting, but no staff reports were provided for updates on development projects.
- Approval of July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on several development projects, including 757 Seacoast Drive, a Del Taco development, and the 645 Florence project.
- Approved July 20, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes (3-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several ordinances including water-efficient landscape regulations and firearm sale regulations. The agenda also includes a resolution to continue the state of local emergency regarding Tijuana River pollution.
- Resolution 2023-65: Continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Ordinance 2023-1234: Amending water efficient landscape regulations
- Ordinance 2023-1233: Adopting regulations for retail sale of firearms and ammunition
- Del Taco project extension: Six-month time extension for 1333 Palm Avenue
- HAP Grant application: $650,000 grant for the Imperial Beach Housing Acceleration and Support Program
The City Council considered a response letter to the San Diego County Grand Jury report regarding the governance of San Diego Bay and its tidal lands. The response includes the city's agreement, disagreement, or partial disagreement with specific findings and recommendations.
- Authorized Mayor to sign response letter to San Diego County Grand Jury report
- Agreed with Finding 04 regarding Port Commissioner briefings to City Councils
- Partially disagreed with Finding 05 and Recommendation 23-90 regarding Port Commissioner term limits
- Disagreed with Finding 13 regarding transparency of Port District relationships
- Partially agreed with Finding 14 regarding the complexity of Port Master Plan documents
- Partially disagreed with Finding 15 and Recommendation 23-92 regarding ratification of Port Master Plans
- Declined Recommendation 23-91 to require quarterly updates from appointed Commissioners
- Declined Recommendation 23-93 to implement an alternate form of governance involving the County Board of Supervisors
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Tidelands Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approval of the July 10, 2023 meeting minutes and receive a staff presentation on the coastal zone overview. No other substantive business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural.
- Approval of 07-10-2023 TAC Regular Meeting Minutes
- Coastal zone overview presentation (no staff report provided)
The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023, meeting. Members received a presentation on coastal zone permitting and discussed federal funding for sand replenishment to address cross-border pollution.
- Approved July 10, 2023, TAC Regular Meeting Minutes (3-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will consider adopting regulations for the retail sale of firearms and ammunition, including buffer zones, and introduce an ordinance updating water-efficient landscape requirements. The council will also discuss a city-wide cost allocation plan and user fee study, and provide direction on rain barrel and water conservation procedures. Consent items include ratifying warrant registers, receiving the June 2023 Treasurer's Report, and increasing a tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists to $200,000 annually.
- Resolution 2023-60 and Urgency Ordinance 2023-1232 to regulate firearms/ammunition retail sales with buffer zones
- Ordinance 2023-1234 amending Chapter 16.12 on water-efficient landscape regulations
- Discussion on city-wide cost allocation plan and user fee study (NBS Government Finance Group)
- Resolution 2023-61 increasing West Coast Arborists tree maintenance contract to $200,000/year
- Discussion on rain barrel and water conservation procedures
The Council reviewed proposed ordinances to establish a local permitting program for the retail sale, lease, or transfer of firearms and ammunition. The proposed rules include specific zoning restrictions, security requirements, and applicant background checks. The provided text contains the proposed ordinance language but does not record a final vote or decision.
- Proposed Retail Firearm-Ammunition permit requirements (under consideration)
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach Design Review Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 15, 2023 meeting and to hold a discussion on parking, which has no staff report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment, informational reports, and adjournment.
- Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Parking discussion (no staff report)
The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023, meeting. Members discussed creating standard language regarding parking recommendations for development projects, but no formal policy was adopted.
- Approved June 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
This City Council regular meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions, discussions, or actionable items for residents.
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
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Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Tidelands Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approval of the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes and to discuss the Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan. No staff report is available for the resilience plan item. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and informational reports.
- Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan (no staff report)
The committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023, meeting with one modification. Staff provided a presentation on the Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan and discussed the Tijuana River. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes with modification to remove ADA compliance reference (3-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a placeholder or empty agenda for the Imperial Beach City Council meeting.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on a mixed-use building with eight condos at 757 Seacoast Drive and a live entertainment permit for Novo Brazil at 535 Florence Street. It will also consider an interim moratorium on new firearm and ammunition sales, extend the Tijuana River cross-border pollution emergency, and approve a $113,200 budget amendment for City Hall improvements.
- Public hearing on Buckeye Investments' mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and eight condos at 757 Seacoast Drive
- Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment at Novo Brazil/Otay Lakes Brewery, 535 Florence Street
- Consideration of an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on new retail firearm and ammunition sales
- Resolution 2023-52 continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Resolution 2023-57 appropriating $113,200 for FY23 City Hall improvements
The City Council approved a mixed-use project featuring commercial space and eight residential condominiums. The council also extended a local emergency for Tijuana River pollution and approved a special event at Pier Plaza.
- Approved mixed-use building with 8 residential units at 757 Seacoast Drive (4-1)
- Approved HessFest XIII event at Pier Plaza for August 12, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-52 continuing state of local emergency for Tijuana River pollution
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-1228 amending code enforcement and nuisance abatement laws
- Appropriated $35,000 grant for Senior Community Center courtyard and programming
- Appropriated $113,200 for FY23 City Hall Improvements Project
- Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2023 (3-0)
- Ratified Warrant Register for May 27 to June 9, 2023 (3-0)
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will consider the design of a new three-story mixed-use building. The project includes twelve residential units and a 777 square foot commercial space. Staff recommends the board recommend approval of the design to the City Council.
- New 3-story mixed-use building at 981 & 983 Calla Avenue
- Proposed 12 residential units (including two very-low income units)
- Proposed 777 sq. ft. commercial space
- Approval of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
The Design Review Board recommended approval of a three-story mixed-use project featuring 12 residential units and commercial space to the City Council. The recommendation included 20 specific design conditions regarding landscaping, lighting, and privacy screening. The board also moved to agendize a future discussion on city parking.
- Approved meeting minutes of 05-18-2023 (4-0)
- Recommended approval of 3-story mixed-use building at 981 & 983 Calla Avenue with 20 design recommendations (3-1)
- Motioned to agendize a future discussion on city parking
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and a performance evaluation, then a regular meeting with presentations, consent items, and reports. Key actions include introducing an ordinance amending municipal code chapters on code enforcement, administrative citations, and nuisance abatement, and approving an agreement with Chula Vista for animal care and control services. The agenda also includes a time extension for a mixed-use project on Palm Avenue and several routine approvals.
- Introduce Ordinance 2023-1228 amending code enforcement, administrative citations, and nuisance abatement chapters
- Resolution 2023-46 authorizing animal care and control services agreement with City of Chula Vista
- Resolution 2023-44 granting 6-month time extension for mixed-use project at 236-238 Palm Avenue (14 residential units, 2 affordable)
- Resolution 2023-47 authorizing Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit with Port of San Diego for fitness equipment at Dunes Park
- Ratify warrant register for May 6-26, 2023
The City Council approved an agreement with the City of Chula Vista for animal care and control services. Other actions included approving a Pride Month proclamation and a time extension for a mixed-use development project on Palm Avenue.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-46 for animal care and control services agreement with Chula Vista (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-48 for an annual Pride Month proclamation (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-44 for a 6-month time extension for mixed-use project at 236-238 Palm Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-47 for fitness equipment installation at Dunes Park (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-43 for eighth amendment to agreement with McDougal, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon, Mitchell & Erickson (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2023-1228 regarding code enforcement and nuisance abatement for second reading on June 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17 and Special Meeting Minutes of May 24 and May 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Ratified Warrant Register from May 6 to May 26, 2023 (5-0)
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting with only procedural items and a closed session. The council will discuss a threat to public services with the County Sheriff in closed session under state law. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session: consultation with County of San Diego Sheriff’s Lieutenant regarding threat to public services or facilities (Gov. Code § 54957(a))
The City Council met for a special closed session to consult with the County of San Diego Sheriff's Lieutenant. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: receiving respectful workplace training. Public comments are limited to items on the special meeting agenda notice. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).
- Respectful Workplace Training (item 0410-95) — receive training
The City Council held a special meeting for the purpose of conducting Respectful Workplace Training. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.
- Conducted Respectful Workplace Training led by Jennifer McCain, Esq.
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will consider approving the minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting and receive an update on parking regulations (no staff report provided). The agenda is largely procedural with no major project reviews or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update on parking regulations (no staff report)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the municipal budget for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, including a two-year Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider several consent items, including a $281,000 contract for roof replacement at 170 Palm and acceptance of a $19,684 homeland security grant for portable radios. Other notable items include a $140,000 grant from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness to fund a new staff position, and special event permits for Pow Wow by the Sea and Day at the Beach.
- Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 municipal budget and two-year CIP schedule
- Award $113,000 construction contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc. and $168,000 sole-source contract to The Garland Company for 170 Palm roof replacement
- Accept $19,684 State Homeland Security Grant for purchase of six portable radios
- Accept $140,000 from Regional Task Force on Homelessness to fund a new staff position in a two-year pilot program
- Approve special event applications for Pow Wow by the Sea (June 17-18) and Day at the Beach (July 22 & 29) at Pier Plaza and pier side beach area
The City Council approved the two-year municipal budget and the Capital Improvement Program implementation schedule. Other key actions included awarding a roof replacement contract and accepting grants for public safety and homelessness services.
- Adopted municipal budgets for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 (5-0)
- Awarded $113,000 roof contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc. and $168,000 materials contract to The Garland Company, Inc. (5-0)
- Accepted $140,000 grant from Regional Task Force on Homelessness for a 2-year pilot program staff position (5-0)
- Accepted $19,684 State Homeland Security Grant for portable radios (5-0)
- Approved proposed mural extension at Veterans Park (5-0)
- Adopted 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Approved special event applications for Pow Wow by the Sea and Day at the Beach (5-0)
- Approved proclamations for Latter Rain Ministries (5-0), Public Works Week (5-0), and Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4-0, 1 abstain)
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Tidelands Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with only one business item: approval of the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes. A general staff update is also listed but no staff report is provided. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Approval of February 13, 2023 Tidelands Advisory Committee meeting minutes
The Tidelands Advisory Committee approved the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes with a modification adding that Chair Hill recommended a designated launch point at the south end of Seacoast Drive. The vote was 3-0. Staff also gave a presentation on coastal issues, including sidewalk slope monitoring and potential impacts to Mexican Palms if a project extends beyond the planned boardwalk.
- Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes with modification (3-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a strategy discussion on the Tijuana River emergency and consider continuing a local emergency proclamation related to cross-border pollution. They will also discuss the Sun & Sea/sand sculpture event and consider accepting an Ocean Protection Council grant for the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project. Several proclamations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.
- Strategy discussion on Tijuana River emergency and direction on next steps
- Resolution 2023-32 continuing state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Accepting Ocean Protection Council grant and amending contract with Nexus Planning & Research for Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project
- Discussion of Sun & Sea/sand sculpture event for July or August 2023
- Ratification of Mayor Aguirre's travel expenses ($785) for Housing Committee and AB 1472 witness statement
The City Council approved a special event application for the San Diego Yoga Festival to use Pier Plaza on September 9-10, 2023, with stage setup allowed on September 7. The consent calendar was also approved, including a resolution continuing the local emergency declaration for cross-border pollution from the Tijuana River. No ordinances or public hearings were held.
- Approved San Diego Yoga Festival at Pier Plaza (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-32 continuing Tijuana River pollution emergency (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 8.a-8.d, 8.f, 8.g (5-0)
- Approved Bike Anywhere Day proclamation (5-0)
- Approved Older Americans' Month proclamation (5-0)
- Ratified warrant register for April 8-21, 2023
- Received March 2023 Treasurer's Report
- Accepted Ocean Protection Council grant for Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting dedicated to a budget workshop. The City Council will review, receive public comment, and make recommendations on the proposed budgets for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Public comments are limited to items on this special meeting agenda.
- Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Workshop (item 4.a)
The City Council held a special workshop to review the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025. Staff presented departmental priorities and answered council questions, but no votes or formal decisions were made. The meeting was purely informational.
- No reportable action taken on FY 2024-2025 budget
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
This is a procedural meeting with no substantive business items. The board will consider approving the minutes from its February 16, 2023 regular meeting. No staff reports or development updates are scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on development projects at 757 Seacoast Drive, the hotel at Imperial Beach Blvd. and Seacoast Drive, and the Bodyworks Collision project on 8th Street.
- Approved February 16, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and eight residential condominium units at 757 Seacoast Drive. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a $26,000 appropriation for Reama Park enhancements, a dispatch services agreement with San Diego, and second readings of zoning ordinances related to density bonuses, supportive housing, and SB 9 lot splits. Additionally, the council will discuss local campaign contribution regulations and consider an urgency ordinance extending mobile home park regulations.
- Public hearing on mixed-use building with 8 condos at 757 Seacoast Drive (Resolution 2023-30)
- Appropriate $26,000 for Reama Park hardscape enhancements (Resolution 2023-31)
- Adopt dispatch services agreement with City of San Diego (Resolution 2023-29)
- Second reading of ordinances on density bonus, supportive housing, and SB 9 (Ordinances 2023-1224, 1225, 1226)
- Urgency ordinance to extend mobile home park regulations (Ordinance 2023-1227)
The City Council adopted three zoning ordinances related to density bonuses, supportive housing, and lot splits. Council members also approved funding for park enhancements and a dispatch agreement with the City of San Diego. An urgency ordinance regarding mobile home and RV parks was approved with a modified expiration date.
- Appropriated $26,000 for Reama Park hardscape enhancements (4-0)
- Approved Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of San Diego (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1224 updating Density Bonus Ordinance (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1225 for supportive housing and navigation centers (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1226 for urban lot splits and two-unit developments (4-0)
- Approved Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-1227 for mobile home/RV parks with modification to change 120 days to 90 days (4-0)
- Approved March 15, Feb 16, March 15, and March 29 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Ratified Warrant Register for March 25 to April 7, 2023 (4-0)
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its January 30, 2023 special meeting and to receive updates on park and facility renovations, the upcoming special events calendar, and volunteer opportunities for city events. No staff reports are attached for the update items, so they are likely discussion-only.
- Approval of January 30, 2023 special meeting minutes
- Update on park and facility renovations
- Review of upcoming special events calendar
- Volunteer opportunities for city events
The Committee approved the minutes from the January 30, 2023, special meeting. Director Bullock provided updates on park renovations at Veteran's Park and the upcoming special events calendar. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2023 (5-0)
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda lacks any concrete proposals, reports, or public hearings.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will hold public hearings and consider introducing three zoning ordinance amendments to comply with state law: updating the density bonus ordinance, allowing permanent supportive housing and low-barrier navigation centers, and permitting urban lot splits and two-unit developments under SB 9. The council will also consider consent items, including a $120,000 contract for the Veterans Park playground, and a public hearing on abating a nuisance property at 1025 Oneonta Avenue.
- Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance 2023-1224 updating the density bonus ordinance to meet state law
- Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance 2023-1225 for permanent supportive housing and low-barrier navigation centers
- Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance 2023-1226 for urban lot splits and two-unit residential developments under SB 9
- Resolution 2023-19 awarding $120,000 contract to Anton's Service, Inc. for Veterans Park playground construction
- Resolution 2023-18 increasing the RTCIP fee for new dwellings from $2,688.21 to $2,741.97
The City Council introduced three zoning ordinances to align with state law regarding density bonuses, supportive housing, and lot splits. The Council also awarded a playground construction contract and approved several board appointments.
- Awarded Veterans Park Playground Project contract to Anton’s Service, Inc. for up to $120,000
- Approved increase in RTCIP mitigation fee for new residential units from $2,688.21 to $2,741.97 (3-1)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-1224 to update Density Bonus Ordinance (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-1225 to permit permanent supportive housing and low barrier navigation centers (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-1226 regarding urban lot split subdivisions and two-unit residential developments (4-0)
- Ordered abatement of public nuisance at 1025 Oneonta Avenue by May 5, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved appointments to Design Review Board, Tidelands Advisory Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee (3-1)
- Authorized agreement with GHD Inc. to develop the Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan (4-0)
City Council Special Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
This agenda for the Imperial Beach Parks and Recreation Committee regular meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Imperial Beach City Council, which also serves as the Planning Commission, Public Financing Authority, Housing Authority, and Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The only substantive item is an interview of an applicant to fill a vacancy on the Tidelands Advisory Committee. No staff report is attached. Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda.
- Interview applicant for Tidelands Advisory Committee vacancy (Item 4.a, no staff report)
The City Council held a special meeting to interview an applicant for a vacancy on the Tidelands Advisory Committee. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Interviewed applicant for Tidelands Advisory Committee vacancy
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding infrastructure and mobility enhancements on 9th Street. The body is also deciding on the continuation of a local emergency for Tijuana River pollution and the acceptance of sports grant funds.
- Public hearings for 9th Street safety improvements, including new bike lanes and a Coastal Development Permit
- Resolution 2023-15 to continue the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
- Resolution 2023-14 to accept $20,000 from NRPA Youth Sports Equity Grant Program for Veterans Multipurpose Turf Field
- 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
- Travel reimbursement of $490 for Mayor Aguirre to attend CivicWell’s Policymakers Conference
The City Council approved the 9th Street Safety Improvement Project, including a General Plan amendment for new bike lanes and a Coastal Development Permit. The council also maintained a state of local emergency regarding Tijuana River pollution and accepted $20,000 in grant funds for Veterans Park.
- Approved 9th Street Safety Improvement Project and bike lane redesignation (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-16 to amend General Plan circulation element (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-17 for 9th Street Coastal Development Permit (3-0)
- Directed staff to provide speed humps on south 9th Street south of Holly Avenue (3-0)
- Directed staff to seek funding for roundabouts at 9th Street & Donax Avenue (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 continuing state of local emergency for Tijuana River pollution (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-14 accepting $20,000 NRPA grant and Musco Lighting donation for Veterans Park (5-0)
- Approved proclamations for Mar Vista High School Girls Basketball and Marcos Moreno (5-0)
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
This is the agenda for the Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee regular meeting on March 13, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
City Council Special Meeting
This agenda for the Imperial Beach City Council special meeting on March 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The City Council interviewed candidates to fill vacancies on the Design Review Board, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Tidelands Advisory Committee. Council members also directed staff to develop a clearer policy for the advisory bodies subcommittee selection process.
- Interviewed applicants for Design Review Board, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Tidelands Advisory Committee
- Directed staff to return with a clear policy regarding the advisory bodies subcommittee appointment process
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed vertical mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and ten residential units (one low-income) at 645 Florence Street. The council will also consider consent items including terminating the COVID-19 local emergency, renewing a CDBG cooperation agreement, and approving a special event permit for a sunrise service. Other items include a proclamation for Women's History Month and a discussion on the Imperial Beach Boulevard entry sign.
- Public hearing for mixed-use building at 645 Florence St. (APN 626-24-22-2-00) requiring coastal permit, conditional use permit, design review, site plan review, and tentative parcel map
- Resolution No. 2023-11 terminating COVID-19 local emergency as of March 1, 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-12 authorizing automatic renewal of CDBG cooperation agreement with County of San Diego through June 30, 2027
- Special event permit for St. James Church sunrise service at Pier Plaza on April 9, 2023
- Ratification of warrant register for Feb 4-17, 2023
The provided document contains only last-minute agenda information and design concepts for an Imperial Beach Boulevard entry sign. No votes, decisions, or official actions are recorded in this text.
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
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City Council Special Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss planning efforts, projects and facilities, a financial overview and personnel matters, and council policies and procedures. The agenda lists these as discussion topics only, with no specific action items or details provided. Public comments are limited to items on the special meeting agenda notice.
- Discussion of planning efforts, projects and facilities
- Financial overview and personnel discussion
- Discussion of council policies and procedures
The City Council held a special meeting consisting of staff presentations and general direction. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The meeting record consists of last-minute agenda information. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the provided text.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Imperial Beach City Council will consider appointing Tyler Foltz as City Manager, approving his employment agreement, and recognizing outgoing City Manager Andy Hall. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including adding an $800,000 Sports Park Restroom Project to the capital improvement program, objecting to the sale of a tax-defaulted property at 1126 Iris Avenue to create a new park, and authorizing agreements for fiber optic installation and regional beach sand project planning.
- Appoint Tyler Foltz as City Manager and approve employment agreement
- Appropriate $800,000 for Sports Park Restroom Project
- Object to sale of tax-defaulted property at 1126 Iris Avenue and offer to purchase for park
- Authorize MOU with San Diego Unified Port District for fiber optic installation
- Terminate COVID-19 local emergency proclamation as of February 28, 2023
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-07 to appoint Tyler Foltz as City Manager. This action included approving the City Manager employment agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 appointing Tyler Foltz as City Manager
- Approved the City Manager employment agreement
- Authorized the Mayor to execute the City Manager employment agreement
Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Tidelands Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of the October 10, 2022 minutes, and discussions on January storm impacts along the beachfront and Seacoast Drive lighting improvements. No staff reports are attached for the two discussion items.
- Approval of October 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Discussion of January storm impacts along the beachfront
- Discussion on Seacoast Drive lighting improvements
The committee approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting. Members discussed January storm impacts on the beachfront and potential lighting improvements for Seacoast Drive, but no formal actions were taken on these items.
- Approved October 10, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes (3-0)
Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting
The committee approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding the Sports Park, skate park, and community pool, with no further formal actions taken.
- Approved October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special closed session meeting of the Imperial Beach City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion about the appointment or employment of a City Manager, Interim City Manager, or Acting City Manager. The meeting will reconvene to announce any action if appropriate. Public comment is limited to items on the special meeting agenda.
- Closed session on public employee appointment/employment for City Manager/Interim City Manager/Acting City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957)
The City Council convened a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss the City Manager position. City Attorney Lyon announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
The provided text contains last-minute agenda information and public correspondence but does not include the council's actions or votes. The record consists of resident comments regarding campaign finance reform and a request for a project extension for the Blue Wave project.
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
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