Imperial Beach public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board agenda for this meeting contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda is entirely procedural with no listed rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings.

City Council Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Imperial Beach City Council regular meeting on December 17, 2025, consists solely of procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No specific ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee regular meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings. Attachments and details are not provided in the document.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving emergency sewer repairs, a $80,000 budget increase for pump station rehabilitation, and a loan agreement with the redevelopment agency successor. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances regarding local coastal program updates.

• Approval of emergency sewer pump station repairs (Resolution 2025-067)
• Approval of emergency sewer line repairs (Resolution 2025-070)
• Budget allocation of $80,000 for Pump Station #5 and #7 rehabilitation
• Introduction of ordinances for local coastal program amendments
• Approval of loan agreement with Imperial Beach RDA Successor Agency

The council adopted several resolutions, including continuing local emergencies for the Tijuana River and sewer system failures, and authorizing an $80,000 budget addition for pump station rehabilitation. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, a loan agreement with the redevelopment agency successor, and introduced housing ordinances for future readings. Travel funding for Councilmember Nakawatase to attend the 2026 LCC Academy was authorized.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 8.b‑8.n (5‑0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑068 to continue state of local emergency for Tijuana River impacts
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑069 authorizing an additional $80,000 for pump stations #5 and #7 rehabilitation
• Authorized Councilmember Nakawatase to attend 2026 LCC Academy and approved travel funds
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑064 setting 2026 regular council meetings at 6 p.m.
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑066 and SA‑25‑98 approving loan agreement with the redevelopment agency successor
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑1258 (supportive housing) for second reading (5‑0)

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach Veterans and Military Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Imperial Beach Design Review Board meeting on 2025-11-20 contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote to continue the state of local emergency for cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River and ratify actions taken. The council also considers approval of a special event permit for the 2026 Sun & Sea Festival with road closures and potential fireworks. A proposed Eagle Scout project for parkway improvements at Oneonta Elementary School will be presented for direction.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-061 continuing local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
• Adopt Resolution 2025-060 continuing emergency due to sewer pump failure at Pump Station No. 8
• Discuss and possibly approve 2026 Sun & Sea Festival special event permit with city in-kind support
• Proposed Eagle Scout project for parkway improvements in front of Oneonta Elementary School
• Ratify warrant register for Oct 24 – Nov 6, 2025

The November 19, 2025 regular City Council meeting agenda listed two items: a proposed Eagle Scout project and funding for parkway improvements at Oneonta Elementary School, and discussion of the 2026 Sun & Sea Festival special event application with possible city in‑kind support. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other actions on these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions were documented.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Tidelands Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a March 2025 meeting and receive a staff report on the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project. The public may submit written comments prior to the meeting.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 Tidelands Advisory Committee minutes
• Staff report on Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project
• Public comments via email at [email protected]

The committee noted a public comment from Eva Azevedo requesting that the SDSU Healthy Water Healthy Air Survey be shared at the meeting. No action or decision was taken on the request.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider approving a resolution to continue an emergency declaration for sewer pumps at Pump Station No. 8 and ratify related repair actions. The Council will also vote on a six-month extension for a 46-unit affordable housing project at 1368 Holly Avenue.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-057 for sewer pump station emergency
• Six-month extension for 46-unit affordable housing project at 1368 Holly Ave.
• Ratification of warrant register for October 3-23, 2025
• Consideration of Ye Olde Plank Inn 'Winter Comes to the Beach' street closure event
• Consideration of Christmas Pow Wow by the Sea event at Pier Plaza

The council received correspondence from Sandra Brillhart regarding a time extension request for the 1368 Holly Ave. development of 46 residential units (including 6 affordable). The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or postponement of the request. No substantive action was taken on this agenda item during the meeting.

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Special Meeting

The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from the Chamber of Commerce, Fleet Reserve, Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission, Support the Enlisted Project, and Armed Services YMCA about upcoming events and resources. The committee will also consider a proposed meeting schedule for 2026 (January 26, April 27, July 27, October 26). Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Presentation by Chamber of Commerce on Military Appreciation Event (November 11, 2025)
• Presentation by Imperial Beach Fleet Reserve on Pearl Harbor event
• Presentation by City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission
• Presentation by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) on veteran and military family resources
• Consideration of 2026 meeting schedule (Jan 26, Apr 27, Jul 27, Oct 26)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board meeting agenda for October 16, 2025 contains no specific items or proposals. It consists only of standard headings and placeholders, indicating no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider appointing Mariko Nakawatase to fill the vacant District 3 council seat and administer the Oath of Office. They will also vote on a special event permit and fee waiver for Military Appreciation Day on Veterans Day, receive updates on the 13th Street Corridor Improvement Plan and the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project, and consider a resolution approving personnel changes and the FY 2025-27 salary schedule. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, ratification of warrants, and receipt of the August 2025 Treasurer's Report.

• Appointment of Mariko Nakawatase to City Council District 3 (Resolution 2025-053)
• Special event application and fee waiver for Military Appreciation Day at Dunes Park on Nov 11, 2025
• Update on 13th Street Corridor Improvement Plan — discussion on next steps
• Update on Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project — coastal resilience corridor concept designs
• Resolution 2025-052 approving personnel changes and FY 2025-27 salary schedule

The City Council approved Resolution 2025‑053 appointing Mariko Nakawatase to the District 3 vacancy (4‑0 vote). The Council also approved a Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation and ratified the consent calendar items, including the August 20 meeting minutes, the September 19‑October 2 warrant register, and the August 2025 Treasurer’s Report. A special event application for the 2025 Military Appreciation Veterans Day, with a fee waiver, was approved (5‑0 vote).

• Approved appointment of Mariko Nakawatase to District 3 council seat (4‑0)
• Approved Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar item 9.a) (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Ratified warrant register for Sep 19‑Oct 2, 2025 (consent calendar items 9.b‑c) (5‑0)
• Received and filed August 2025 Treasurer’s Report (consent calendar items 9.b‑c) (5‑0)
• Approved Military Appreciation Veterans Day special event application and fee waiver (5‑0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider two resolutions authorizing emergency repairs to Sanitary Pump Station No. 8 after pump failure, including appropriating $335,000 to purchase four new pumps and suspending normal bidding requirements. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funds for a fire engine.

• Resolution 2025-055 appropriating $335,000 from Pump Station 8 Construction Project for four new pumps from Flo-Systems, Inc. and procurement services from MBI
• Resolution 2025-056 declaring emergency due to pump failure, suspending notice and bidding requirements
• Resolution 2025-054 authorizing application for FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds (fire engine funding)
• Consent Calendar item 4.a

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-054 to submit a FY 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant application. It also adopted Resolution 2025-055, appropriating $335,000 from the Pump Station 8 construction project to purchase four new pumps, and Resolution 2025-56, declaring an emergency to waive bidding requirements. All five members voted aye on each item.

• Approved Resolution 2025-054 authorizing CDBG application (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-055 appropriating $335,000 for Pump Station 8 replacement pumps (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 emergency finding to suspend bidding rules for Pump Station 8 repairs (5‑0)

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee regular meeting scheduled for 2025-10-13 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda consists only of generic headings and a video link, with no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing noted. Consequently, no decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider several items, including two proclamations, a consent calendar with routine matters, a $90,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a pedestrian and bicycle safety program administered by Circulate San Diego, a resolution continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River pollution, and a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2025-1256 updating California building standards. The council will also discuss filling the District 3 council vacancy.

• Resolution 2025-050: Accept and appropriate $90,000 grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety program; approve agreement with Circulate San Diego
• Resolution 2025-051: Continue state of local emergency for cross‑border pollution in the Tijuana River
• Ordinance 2025-1256: Adopt California Building Standards (Title 24, 2025 edition) with amendments
• Council vacancy: Interview applicants and consider appointment to District 3 council seat
• Proclamations for Filipino American History Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The council heard public comments, including a resident’s request to restore stop signs at Donax and 9th Street and support for council applicant Mariko Nakawatase. A candidate withdrew from the District 3 council vacancy process, and second‑round interviews for the vacancy were discussed. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will consider final draft design concepts for the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project, a coastal resilience corridor in Imperial Beach, and provide comments to allow staff to proceed with engineering plans. The board will also vote to approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes and August 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of final draft design concepts for the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project – Creation of a Coastal Resilience Corridor

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider several routine Consent Calendar items, including approval of meeting minutes, the warrant register, the July 2025 Treasurer's Report, and a budget amendment resolution. The Council will also adopt Resolution 2025-049, authorizing a not‑to‑exceed $150,000 amendment to the contract with A. Preman Roofing, Inc. for replacement of the Sports Park building roof. Additionally, the Council will interview applicants for the vacant District 3 City Council seat and discuss next steps for the appointment.

• Approve Consent Calendar items: meeting minutes, warrant register, Treasurer's Report, and budget amendment resolution
• Adopt Resolution 2025-049 to increase the Sports Park roof replacement contract to $150,000 with A. Preman Roofing, Inc.
• Adopt Resolution 2025-048 amending the FY 2024‑25 budget and ratifying prior council actions
• Conduct interviews of applicants to fill the District 3 City Council vacancy
• Public comment period for any items not on the agenda

The City Council reviewed the application of John A. Becker for the vacant District 3 seat. The application was accepted for public record and will be considered in future appointment proceedings. No vote or appointment was made at this meeting.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The September 8, 2025 agenda for the Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee is purely procedural boilerplate; no decisions, discussions, or action items are listed. The document includes only embedded system fields and placeholders.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider and vote on a resolution authorizing a regular coastal permit, conditional use permit, site plan review, design review case, and CEQA categorical exemption for a two‑story addition to a commercial building at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items, a new building‑code ordinance introduction, and a resolution to adopt an MOU with SEIU Local 221. Additional presentations and proclamations will be discussed but not voted on.

• Resolution 2025‑045: approve permits and CEQA exemption for 667 Silver Strand Blvd project
• Resolution 2025‑046: adopt two‑year MOU with Service Employees’ International Union Local 221
• Resolution 2025‑047: authorize agreement with San Diego Humane Society for animal control services
• Ordinance 2025‑1256: introduce California Building Standards Code (Title 24) amendment
• Consent Calendar items 8.a‑8.c: ratify warrant register, update council assignments, approve SEIU MOU

The council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the San Diego Humane Society to provide animal control services (4‑0). It also approved a suite of permits and a CEQA categorical exemption for a two‑story addition at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard (4‑0). The consent calendar items, including a two‑year MOU with SEIU Local 221, were adopted (4‑0). Proclamations for Patriot Day and Latino Heritage Month were each approved unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved Resolution 2025-047 authorizing agreement with San Diego Humane Society for animal control services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-045 granting coastal, conditional use, site plan, design review permits and CEQA exemption for 667 Silver Strand Blvd project (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8a‑8c, including warrant register ratification, council assignment updates, and MOU with SEIU Local 221 (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation recognizing Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation celebrating Latino Heritage Month (4-0)

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Regular Meeting

The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a presentation from a congressional liaison. The meeting also includes time for public comment and staff informational reports.

• Approval of April 21, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
• Presentation by James De Loera, Military and Veteran Liaison for Congressman Juan Vargas

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will meet to consider a project at a gas station on Highway 75. Staff recommends approval of a resolution with specific conditions regarding signage size and compliance with city codes.

• Consider approval of signage and landscaping at SR Stars and Stripes Gas Station (681 Highway 75)
• Review Resolution No. DRB-2025-01 for the project
• Review conditions to reduce window signage to 35% and monument sign to 40 sq. ft.

The board voted 4‑1 to conditionally approve Resolution DRB‑2025‑01 for improvements at the gas station on Highway 75. Approval is subject to reducing window signage to 35% and the monument sign to 40 sq ft, and meeting the canopy signage limits in the municipal code. The applicant agreed to incorporate the board’s signage and landscaping recommendations before a second review.

• Conditionally approved the site plan (Resolution DRB‑2025‑01) pending revisions
• Required window signage to be reduced to 35% of the façade
• Required monument sign area to be reduced to 40 sq ft
• Required canopy signage to comply with IBMC Section 19.52.050 Table B limits
• Motion carried with 4 AYES (Chair Bradley, Members Grace, Rogers, Voronchihin) and 1 NO (Vice Chair Beltran)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider appointing Mitchell D. McKay to fill the Mayor's office and discuss options for filling a vacancy in Council District 3. The body will also review several special event permits and personnel salary schedules.

• Resolution 2025-044 to appoint Mitchell D. McKay as Mayor
• Two-year Memorandum of Understanding (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027) with Imperial Beach Firefighters Association, Local 4692
• Resolution 2025-043 adopting the FY 2025-27 Salary Schedule and Appointive Management & Confidential Benefits Summary
• Special event permits for Imperial Beach Athletic Club and San Diego Air Cooled Fiesta En La Playa Car Show
• Public hearing continuation for a two-story addition at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard (El Tapatio)

The council approved Resolution 2025‑043, which adopts the fiscal year 2025‑27 salary schedule, the appointive management and confidential benefits summary, and related personnel changes. The salary schedule will be effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2027. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted FY 2025‑27 salary schedule (Resolution 2025‑043)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special closed session meeting. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss one case involving significant exposure to litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of significant exposure to litigation

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Design Review Board Special Meeting

The Design Review Board will consider a proposal for a mixed-use building with a triplex and ground-floor commercial space at 209 Palm Ave. Staff will provide input on a request to reduce the commercial floor-to-ceiling height from 15 feet to 13 feet 6 inches.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 Design Review Board minutes
• Mixed-use building proposal at 209 Palm Ave
• Request to reduce commercial floor-to-ceiling height to 13'6"
• Ground-floor commercial space with attached residential storage

The council adopted Resolution 2025-040 to maintain the state of local emergency for cross‑border pollution in the Tijuana River and authorized officials to work with multiple agencies. It also approved a National Purple Heart Day proclamation (4‑0) and a consent calendar covering items 8.a‑8.i (4‑0). Additional actions included extending Design Review Board terms, ratifying warrant registers, and approving professional‑services agreements for property‑tax consulting and a datacenter refresh.

• Approved National Purple Heart Day proclamation (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8.a‑8.i (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-040 to continue local emergency for Tijuana River pollution
• Extended terms for Design Review Board and Tidelands Advisory Committee members through Dec 31 2025
• Ratified warrant registers for June 6‑30 2025 and July 1‑24 2025
• Authorized professional‑services agreement with HDL Companies for property‑tax consulting and audit
• Authorized $217,000 professional‑services agreement with Nth Generation Computing, Inc., plus $33,000 contingency for datacenter projects
• Approved tentative agreements with Service Employees International Union Local 221 and IB Firefighters Association Local 4692 (2025‑037)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss options to fill the vacant mayor's seat, including appointment or calling a special election. The consent calendar includes resolutions to continue the local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution, approve a $250,000 datacenter refresh contract, adopt tentative union agreements with SEIU and IBFA, and ratify an animal control services extension with Chula Vista.

• Discussion on filling the mayor vacancy via appointment or special election
• Resolution continuing state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution (Resolution 2025-040)
• Professional services agreement with Nth Generation Computing for datacenter refresh, not to exceed $217,000 plus $33,000 contingency
• Tentative agreements for successor MOUs with SEIU Local 221 and IBFA Local 4692 (July 2025 – June 2027)
• Ratification of First Amendment to animal care and control agreement with Chula Vista, extending term through September 30, 2025

The City Council heard a series of public comments about how to fill the mayoral vacancy, including suggestions for appointment versus election and calls for transparency. No motion, vote, or formal decision was recorded in the minutes. The discussion was limited to gathering input from residents and stakeholders.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 regular meeting. It will then review JR Development, LLC’s proposal for a new mixed‑use building at 209 Palm Ave, which includes a triplex, two‑car garage, roof decks, ground‑floor commercial space and attached residential storage. The board will also consider a staff request to lower the commercial floor‑to‑ceiling height from 15’0" to 13’6".

• Approval of May 15, 2025 Design Review Board meeting minutes
• Review of JR Development mixed‑use building proposal at 209 Palm Ave
• Consideration of administrative adjustment to reduce commercial ceiling height to 13’6"
• Public comment period for agenda items

City Council Regular Meeting

This meeting agenda is procedural and contains no substantive items such as ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

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

City Council Regular Meeting

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

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The meeting agenda contains no listed items and appears to be a procedural placeholder. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will meet in closed session to evaluate the City Attorney and negotiate with labor unions, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The council will consider the second reading and adoption of an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones, adopt a list of road projects funded by SB1, and accept a $10,640 state homeland security grant to reactivate the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Several routine consent items including meeting minutes, warrant register, and treasurer's report are also on the agenda.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1255 designating fire hazard severity zones
• Resolution No. 2025-033 adopting list of FY 2025-2026 projects funded by SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act
• Resolution No. 2025-034 accepting $10,640 State Homeland Security Grant to reactivate CERT program
• Ninth amendment to legal services agreement with McDougal, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon, Mitchell & Erickson

The June 18, 2024 Imperial Beach City Council agenda included a Juneteenth proclamation, adoption of the Transnet Local Streets Improvement Program, award of a public works contract for the 9th Street Enhancement Project, and an update on the 10th and Iris Pocket Park. The minutes contain only the agenda items and public comments submitted by Sandra Brillhart; they do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other actions taken. Consequently, no substantive decisions are documented.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider and vote on the municipal budget for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27, including a two‑year Capital Improvement Program schedule. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as ratifying the warrant register, receiving the April 2025 Treasurer's Report, and adopting a $32,000 sewer repair resolution with $70,000 appropriated for City Hall and the Sheriff’s Department. Additional actions are the second reading of Ordinance 2025‑1254 to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee, extension of terms for Design Review Board and Tidelands Advisory Committee members, and adoption of a resolution maintaining the state of local emergency for Tijuana River pollution.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑030 establishing the FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 municipal budget and two‑year CIP schedule
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑032 ratifying $32,000 of sewer repairs and appropriating $70,000 (including $14,675 contingency) for City Hall and Sheriff’s Department repairs
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025‑1254 to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee and set attendance procedures
• Extend terms of office for Design Review Board members and Tidelands Advisory Committee members to September 30, 2025
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑031 continuing the state of local emergency for cross‑border pollution in the Tijuana River

The council meeting consisted of agenda information and public comments on items such as a Latino Heritage Month proclamation and a conditional use permit for El Tapatio. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session. Consequently, there were no recorded vote tallies or formal decisions.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed EDCO solid waste fee increase with annual inflationary adjustments through 2029, a new splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza, and continued operation of a Verizon telecommunications facility at 911 Seacoast Drive. The Council will also consider resolutions opposing federal tariffs and Senate Bill 79, and approve contracts for landscape maintenance and beach cleanup. Consent calendar items include ratifying warrants, receiving the treasurer's report, and approving an audit services agreement.

• Public hearing on EDCO integrated solid waste management fee increase effective July 1, 2025, with annual inflationary adjustments through 2029
• Public hearing for a regular coastal permit, design review, and site plan review to construct a new splash pad at the Portwood Pier Plaza
• Public hearing to continue operation of a Verizon wireless telecommunications facility on a light pole at 911 Seacoast Drive
• Consent item: up to five-year landscape maintenance services agreement with Aztec Landscaping, Inc.
• Consent item: one-year beach cleanup agreement with Pride Industries not to exceed $50,000

The City Council received last‑minute agenda information for three items: a coastal permit for a splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza (Item 10a), a resolution opposing federal tariffs (Item 11a), and discussion of Senate Bill 79 concerning land use and transit‑oriented development (Item 11b). The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will consider a proposal to add a 1,500-square-foot ground floor and a 1,810-square-foot second story to an existing catering kitchen and coffee shop at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard, and recommend a design approval to the City Council. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions are scheduled; the remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and staff reports.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 19, 2024.
• El Tapatio (Applicant): Design Review Case DRC-23-0008 for a two-story commercial addition at 667 Silver Strand Blvd. (APN 625-024-12-00) in the C/MU-2 zone.
• Proposed addition: 1,500 sq ft ground floor and 1,810 sq ft second story office space.

The board approved the regular meeting minutes from September 19, 2024 (5‑0). It approved forwarding a 1,500‑sq ft ground‑floor addition and a new 1,810‑sq ft second‑story office addition at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard, along with a list of design recommendations, to the City Council (4‑1). The board also approved the parking study presented for the project. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved forwarding 1,500 sf ground‑floor and 1,810 sf second‑story addition at 667 Silver Strand Blvd to City Council (4‑1)
• Approved parking study for the Silver Strand project (vote not recorded)
• Adopted design recommendations: taller trees, cement wheel stops, paint existing structure, mural mock‑up, clarify food‑truck usage, CMU wall at north boundary, evergreen trees, alternative planting, delete off‑site parking note, adjust drainage on site plan

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

This is the regular meeting of the Imperial Beach Tidelands Advisory Committee on May 12, 2025. The provided agenda text contains no substantive items—only system boilerplate with placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the source document.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting budget workshop to review, receive public comment, and make recommendations on the proposed FY 2026 and FY 2027 budgets. The meeting includes public comment limited to budget items.

• Review of draft FY 2026 and FY 2027 budgets

The May 7, 2025 Imperial Beach City Council meeting consisted only of a public comment from Anna Kirsner supporting the SunCoast Market Co‑op. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Imperial Beach Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Items include approving prior meeting minutes, receiving a presentation from Armed Services YMCA, an update on the May 3 Seniors and Veterans Resource Fair, and considering a recommendation to City Council for a National Military Appreciation Month proclamation. No staff reports accompany the latter three items.

• Approval of November 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation by Armed Services YMCA
• Update on Seniors and Veterans Resource Fair on May 3, 2025
• Consideration of a proclamation for National Military Appreciation Month

The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee approved the November 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting featured a presentation by the Armed Services YMCA on its new center for military families in Murphy Canyon. City staff announced a Seniors & Veterans Resource Fair scheduled for May 3, 2025 at Veterans Park and a proclamation for National Military Appreciation Month to be presented at the May 21 City Council meeting.

• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

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

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider continuing a state of local emergency for cross-border Tijuana River pollution and adopt a resolution prioritizing federal/state action. Other items include selecting the 1300 block Elm Avenue for utility undergrounding with $2,197,966 in SDG&E credits, a second reading to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee, and a street closure for a summer kickoff party.

• Resolution 2025-018 extending the local emergency declaration for Tijuana River cross-border pollution
• Resolution 2025-020 prioritizing enhanced federal and state action to mitigate the Tijuana River pollution crisis
• Resolution 2025-019 selecting 1300 block Elm Avenue for undergrounding and allocating $2,197,966 in SDG&E 20A work credits
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-1254 dissolving the Parks and Recreation Committee and adding attendance procedures for city commissions
• Special event application for a street closure on May 31, 2025 for the "Changing of the Guard Summer Kickoff Party" hosted by Ye Olde Plank Inn

The April 16, 2025 regular City Council meeting included last‑minute agenda information for items 8.e and 11.b. Public comments were received from Sandra Brillhart and Winifred Rose Heiskala regarding the climate‑action incentive and the cross‑border pollution resolution. No resolutions were adopted, amended, or voted on during the meeting.

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will hold a public hearing to increase the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan fee for new residential units from $2,875.06 to $3,047.57 per dwelling. Also on the agenda are a proposed ordinance to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee, adoption of a beautification project plan for Bicentennial Triangle Park, and a discussion on Senate Bill 10 regarding the Otay Mesa East Toll Facility. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes, a warrant register, a treasurer's report, and a contract for architectural services for the Sports Park building.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-013 increasing RTCIP fee to $3,047.57 per new residential unit for FY 2026
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-014 approving RTCIP project plan for beautification at Bicentennial Triangle Park
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-1254 to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee and add attendance procedures for city commissions
• Discussion and direction on Senate Bill 10 (Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act)
• Resolution 2025-015 awarding a $? professional services agreement to Coar Design Group for Imperial Beach Sports Park building architectural services

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑013, raising the RTCIP mitigation fee for each new residential dwelling from $2,875.06 to $3,047.57, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a professional services agreement with Coar Design Group for the Imperial Beach Sports Park, and introduced Ordinance 2025‑1254 to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Committee, setting it for adoption at the next meeting. Proclamations for Autism Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month were approved, and the council adopted Resolution 2025‑014 to fund beautification work at Bicentennial Triangle Park.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑013 increasing RTCIP fee to $3,047.57 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑014 approving RTCIP project plan for State Route 75 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑015 awarding PSA to Coar Design Group (adopted)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑1254 to dissolve Parks & Recreation Committee (5‑0, set for next meeting)
• Approved Proclamation recognizing Autism Awareness Month (5‑0)
• Approved Proclamation recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 12.a‑12.d (5‑0)
• Ratified Warrant Register for March 8‑21, 2025 (filed)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special workshop meeting of the Imperial Beach City Council focused on the Tijuana River pollution crisis. Presentations will be given by the County of San Diego, Baja California Governor's Office, San Diego State University, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. The Council will discuss and provide direction to staff but will not take any formal action.

• Presentation by County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency on the CASPER survey
• Presentation by Baja California Governor's Office on San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation
• Presentation by San Diego State University School of Public Health on health research related to the Tijuana River
• Presentation by Scripps Institution of Oceanography on research related to the Tijuana River
• Presentation by San Diego County Air Pollution Control District on air purifiers rollout and air sensor monitoring

The council convened a special workshop meeting on March 26, 2025. Officials and agencies presented information on the Casper survey, a wastewater plant rehabilitation, and research on the Tijuana River. Council members discussed pollution and water‑quality issues but did not vote on any actions. No decisions were recorded.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board meeting agenda for March 20, 2025, consists of empty fields and placeholders with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed. No substantive items are scheduled for consideration.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approving the meeting minutes from December 4, 2025, ratifying the warrant register for February 22 – March 7, 2025, and adopting a resolution to amend the agreement with Coar Design Group to increase the contract limit for design services on the Imperial Beach Sports Park building. The Council will also adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program for the Palm Avenue streetscape and gateway project. In the closed session, labor negotiators will meet with city officials under Government Code sections 54957 and 54957.6.

• Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Coar Design Group to increase the contract limit for Imperial Beach Sports Park design services (Resolution 2025‑011).
• Authorization for the City Manager to apply for SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program for the Palm Avenue streetscape and gateway project (Resolution 2025‑012).
• Approval of City Council regular meeting minutes dated December 4, 2025 (Consent Calendar item 12.a).
• Ratification of the warrant register for the period February 22 – March 7, 2025 (Consent Calendar item 12.b).
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the Imperial Beach Firefighters’ Association, SEIU Local 221, and city management (Government Code §§ 54957, 54957.6).

The council approved the regular meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. No other agenda items resulted in a recorded vote or decision. Items on a state grant application and a community outreach update were presented but no outcomes were noted.

• Approved Dec 4 2024 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Tidelands Advisory Committee will meet to approve the September 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on city projects including the Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project and the 13th Street Corridor Improvement Project.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 Tidelands Advisory Committee minutes
• Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project update
• Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan update
• Climate Action Plan Phase 1 update
• 13th Street Corridor Improvement Project update

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider Resolution 2025-009 continuing the local emergency from cross-border Tijuana River pollution. They will also receive the 2024 Annual Progress Report and discuss a pickleball court update with direction on location. Consent calendar includes ratifying warrants, receiving January 2025 Treasurer's Report, and approving travel for a councilmember.

• Renew emergency proclamation for Tijuana River cross-border pollution (Resolution 2025-009)
• Receive 2024 Annual Progress Report on General Plan and housing
• Consider pickleball court update and preferred location
• Ratify warrant register for Feb 8–21, 2025
• Approve travel for Councilmember McKay to Cal Cities summit (Apr 23-25)

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Regular Meeting

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

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach Design Review Board will meet on February 20, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, so no specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are slated for discussion or decision. No further details are available in the agenda document.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a local just cause ordinance for terminating residential tenancies. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding live entertainment at 951 Seacoast Drive and consider funding for a pocket park.

• Adoption of a local just cause ordinance for termination of residential tenancies
• Public hearing for RC Commercial Holdings, LLC regarding live entertainment at 951 Seacoast Drive
• Allocation of $47,000 for the 10th Street Pocket Park Enhancement Project (P25101)
• Resolution 2025-008 to support SB 10 Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act
• Extension of terms for Design Review Board and Tidelands Advisory Committee members

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

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

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Imperial Beach City Council for the annual State of the City address. The council will not convene formally or take any action. The public is invited to hear Mayor Paloma Aguirre's speech.

• State of the City address by Mayor Paloma Aguirre

Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 15, 2024. The body will also receive updates regarding department personnel, the Intergenerational Community Garden, and the Sports Park.

• Approval of April 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Update on Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department personnel
• Update on the City of Imperial Beach Intergenerational Community Garden
• Update on Sports Park

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

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

City Council Regular Meeting

The Imperial Beach City Council will consider adopting a local just cause ordinance for termination of residential tenancies, with an urgency ordinance and a regular ordinance up for discussion. The consent calendar includes continuing the Tijuana River cross-border pollution emergency, accepting a $65,342 fire safety equipment grant, and approving $110,000 for an IT server room HVAC project. The Council also sits as the Planning Commission, Housing Authority, and other bodies.

• Consideration of urgency/regular just cause ordinance for residential evictions (item 9a)
• Resolution 2025-001 continuing the state of local emergency for Tijuana River cross-border pollution (8.d)
• Resolution 2025-002 accepting $65,342 grant from San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for firefighter and lifeguard safety equipment (8.e)
• Resolution 2025-003 adding $110,000 IT server room HVAC project to capital improvement program and awarding contract to Trane Technologies (8.f)
• Ratification of warrant register for Dec 7, 2024 – Jan 3, 2025 (8.b)

Tidelands Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

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