Imperial Beach public meetings in 2022

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council approved the 2023 meeting calendar and confirmed Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term. The Council also approved the Mayor's proposed 2023 assignments with a modification to name Councilmember Mitch McKay as the first alternate to the SANDAG Board.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-112 setting 2023 City Council meetings for 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Council assignments with Councilmember Mitch McKay as SANDAG first alternate (3-2)
• Confirmed Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results and adopted an ordinance to increase the transient occupancy tax. The council also approved a health allotment increase for certain city employees. New officials were sworn into office during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-110 certifying November 8, 2022 election results (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-1216 increasing transient occupancy tax from 10% to 14% effective Jan 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-111 increasing employee health allotment from $1,900 to $1,966.15 per month (4-0)
• Received and filed October 2022 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Ratified and filed Warrant Register Report for Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2022 (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several resolutions to maintain emergency statuses for COVID-19 and cross-border pollution. The council also ratified a warrant register and rescheduled the December 14 meeting. The session included presentations recognizing departing officials.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-107 continuing the state of local emergency for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-108 continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution (5-0)
• Ratified and filed the Warrant Register Report for Nov 4 to Nov 24, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-109 changing the Dec 14 meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. at Novo Brazil (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the construction of a 50-unit affordable senior housing and neighborhood center at 455 Palm Avenue. The council also adopted several resolutions regarding city finances, employee stipends, and emergency proclamations.

• Approved 50-unit affordable senior housing and neighborhood center at 455 Palm Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-1221 to expedite permit processing for EV charging systems (5-0)
• Approved $700 stipend for full-time and $350 for part-time employees (5-0)
• Decided to hold a fireworks show on July 4th instead of a drone show (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-104 maintaining local emergency for Tijuana River pollution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-97 continuing COVID-19 local emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-101 to allocate Fund Balance (5-0)
• Authorized $1 million transfer to PARS for post-employment benefit trust (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of Mar Vista High School aquatic facilities and a lease-purchase agreement for a new fire engine. Council also adopted a new policy for murals on public property and updated the building code. A proposed safety improvement project for 9th Street was delayed for further community outreach.

• Approved MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for Mar Vista High School pool use (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-88 for a lease-purchase agreement with PNC Bank for a new fire engine (4-0)
• Approved $90,112.72 for a new trailer-mounted high pressure jetting unit (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-94 'The Bigger Picture' strategy document (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-84 establishing Policy No. 618 for murals on public property (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-1219 updating the Building Code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-95 amending the American Rescue Plan Act Mitigation Plan (3-1)
• Tabled 9th Street Safety Improvement Project for additional community outreach

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet via teleconference to receive information, reports, and updates on parks and recreation matters. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Receive information, reports, and/or updates on Parks and Recreation matters