CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard Imperial Beach, CA91932  Present: Staff:  Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez City Manager Foltz, City Attorney Lyon, City Clerk Kelly, Public Works Director Larios, Parks and Recreation Director Bullock  The City Council also sits as the Imperial Beach Planning Commission, Public Financing Authority, and Imperial Beach Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency.  1. 2. 3.  CALL CLOSED SESSION TO ORDER  Mayor Aguirre called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.  ROLL CALL  All Councilmembers were present. CLOSED SESSION  3.a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 3.b PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Mayor Aguirre called the meeting back to open session at 6:00 p.m.  Reporting out on Closed Session, City Attorney Lyon stated the City Council met in Closed Session on Item 3.a. Direction was given, no reportable action was taken. Additionally, City Council met in Closed Session on item 3.b pursuant to Government Code 54957 and direction  was given, no reportable action was taken. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION  4. 5.  Mayor Aguirre adjourned the Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER  Mayor Aguirre called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  1    6. 7. 8.  ROLL CALL City Clerk Kelly took roll. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Councimember Seabury led the Pledge of Allegiance.  REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITTEES  Mayor Aguirre  Shoreline Preservation Working Group meeting San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce panel Press Conference convened by CA Senator Padilla CA Costal Commission meeting Roundtable Meeting with U.S. Senator Butler IBV Walking Group 6-Month Celebration Board of Directors Meeting  Announced there is a Borders Committee Meeting following the upcoming SANDAG Announced the upcoming Special City Council Workshop meeting on March 27th at the  Burress Auditorium regarding the sewage crisis IB Walking Group 6-Month Celebration Metro Wastewater JPAI meeting SD County CalCites meeting SANDAG Mobility meeting Announced Thursday, May 16 is Bike Anywhere Day Attended the Farmer's Market IBV Walking Group 6-Month Celebration  Mayor Pro Tem McKay  Councimember Seabury  Councimember Fisher  SANDAG Board of Directors Retreat at Salt Drift Point the Regional Housing Needs Allocations SANDAG Subcommittee for selecting a new CEO SANDAG Board of Directors Retreat at Salt Drift Point  Announced the upcoming SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting where they will discuss  Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  MTS Board of Directors meeting Attended the Farmer's Market COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF  9.  None.  2    10. PUBLIC COMMENT  Written public comments were submitted by:  Dadawson regarding new camara on Strand intersection George regarding SB10 Housing int the city of Chula Vista  Alan Mil, Laura Douglas, Lhebert, Sandra Hodge, Lety & Victor, C Lee Sandvick, and Priscilla Mumpower, Assistant Executive Officer for LAFCO, announced the Commission took unanimous action to add the Port of San Diego to their local registry of special districts that are William Perno announced April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and spoke about being a victim Josie Hamada commended the City's landscape crew for their work ont the garden in front of City Hall and the crew that picks up garbage during the weekends. She spoke in support of a business round table involving the City, Chamber of Commerce, and! businesses tot talk about the economic crisis in Imperial Beach and encourage visitors to come to Imperial Beach to help local  subject to LAFCO oversight. and survivor of child sexual abuse.  businesses. 11. PRESENTATIONS  11.a BALLOON POLLUTION ELIMINATION PRESENTATION BY SURFRIDER. (0230-40) Mark O'Connor with Surfrider San Diego County, gave a PowerPoint presentation. He asked City Council to consider an ordinance banning the sale, use and release of alll lighter  than air balloons ini the City of Imperial Beach.  Bethany Case encouraged City Council to consider a ban on balloons. Councimember Seabury spoke in support of a ban of lighter than air balloons.  City Council discussion ensued.  Mayor Aguirre stated there is interest from at least two Councilmembers (Councimember Seabury and Mayor Aguirre) to direct staff to bring this matter back at a future date with  information on:  Which businesses sell helium and balloons Data on how many animals balloons have killed  Economic loss as a result of power outages and how many outages  12. CONSENT CALENDAR No public comments. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem McKay Seconded by Mayor Aguirre  To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 12.a through 12.c.  3    AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember  Fisher, and Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  Motion Carried (5 too)  12.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.  City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2024 and March 6, 12.b RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 24,  2024.  2024, TO MARCH 8, 2024. (0300-25)  City Council ratified and filed the Warrant Register Report. 12.c RECEIVE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024. (0300-90) City Council received and filed the January 2024 Treasurer's Report.  13. ORDINANCESANTRODUCTION & FIRST READING  None.  14. PUBLIC HEARINGS  14.a PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2024-015 OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. (0680-95) Public Works Director Larios gave a PowerPoint presentation. In response to questions of City Council he stated that the fee charged is for each new residential dwelling unit constructed and that the fee does not apply to ADU's. He also responded to questions regarding the use of the funds and the end date of the funding. He also spoke about the City Planner/Management Associate Ayala added that the fee would be charged to brand new dwelling units, but with regard to accessory dwelling units, most of them are not charged the fee. It would only be charged in very special circumstances where more than  Mayor Aguirre declared the public hearing open.  new traffic management center that will help alleviate traffic.  one accessory dwelling unit is being built on a lot.  No public comments.  City Council expressed concern about the impacts the fee would have on housing and a desire to streamline the process, while managing concerns with congestion, traffic and  parking.  Mayor Aguirre closed the public hearing.  4    Motion by Councilmember Fisher Seconded by Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez  Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015 approving the increase in the RTCIP mitigation fee charged for each new residential dwelling unit constructed inl Imperial Beach in Fiscal Year AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  2024-2025 from $2,741.97 to $2,875.06.  Motion Carried (5 to0)  15. REPORTS  15.a UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY SWIM PROGRAM AT MAR VISTA AQUATICS FACILITY PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH. (0930-15  &1010-20)  Parks and Recreation Director Bullock gave a PowerPoint presentation.  Av written comment was submitted by Lorie Bragg.  In response to Councilmember Leypa-Gonzalezs suggestion to negotiate club team usage of the pool, Director Bullock stated club teams cannot use the facility per the MOU. Also, if club teams used the pool, it would cut down on the City's usage of the pool. Councimember Seabury questioned how long the City can bleed money for less than 200 Mayor Pro Tem McKay suggested moving forward with a renegotiation of the MOU. He expressed concern about the cost per swim hour, suggested that the SRO costs be negotiated out, and to look at reducing the per hour rate. He also said that although residents cannot use the beach, this is al lot of money for the pool, and the money can go Councimember Fisher reminded everyone that the SRO is in the MOU because that is something for the community rather than just giving money tot the school district. He noted that for every hour the City adds, the more it will cost the City. He suggested having pool Mayor Aguirre stated there is consensus on the dais that the return on the investment is stretching thin because there are other fiduciary responsibilities that are equally, if not more important. She favored the suggestion to negotiate six hours on Saturday and Sunday for families. She also stated that spending $480,000 on 155 people can be spent in other ways to benefit more people. She noted that they have a responsibility to bring the greatest good to the greatest amount of people, and that tough decisions need to be  people.  to other things that the residents need.  hours only on Saturdays and Sundays and a 50/50 split for the SRO.  made.  5    City Manager Foltz stated staff is meeting with the school district on April 22nd. The Exos costs are borne by the City, SO the school district would not cover those costs, but the  discussion of the percentages for the SRO is worth being had.  16. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS  None. None. None.  17. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 18. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS  19. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING  Mayor Aguirre adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:40 p.m.  Jacqueline M. Kelly, MMC City Clerk  Paloma Aguirre Mayor  6