CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 3, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard Imperial Beach, CA 91932  Present: Staff:  Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, Councilmember Leyba-Gonzalez City Manager Foltz, Chief Administrative Officer Cortez-Martinez, City Attorney Lyon, City Clerk Kelly, Fire Chief French, Parks and  Recreation Director Shannon 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. 4.  CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL City Clerk Kelly took roll. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Aguirre called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  Fire Chief French led the Pledge of Allegiance.  REIMBURSEMENT DISCLOSURES/REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENTS AND  COMMITTEES  Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez Councilmembers Councimember Fisher  Special City Council Workshop Meeting on the Sewage Issue, along with the other  Easter Egg drive through distribution (due to rain) event  SANDAG Board of Directors meeting Played pickle ball for the first time  Councimember Seabury  San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce event Special City Council Meeting Workshop ont the Sewage Issue Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting South County Economic Development Council meeting  1    Kiwanis of Imperial Beach/South Bay meeting  Mayor Pro Tem McKay  Special City Council Workshop Meeting on the Sewage Issue SANDAG Board of Directors Special meeting regarding SR125  Beach Rally in Coronado in support of additional funding and advocacy on the  sewage situation  Mayor Aguirre crisis  Coronado Roundtable where she presented the regional impacts from the sewage  SANDAG Borders Committee meeting South Bay Mayors and City Managers meeting Special City Council Workshop Meeting on the Sewage Issue Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting Coronado Clean Water Rally San Diego Community Power Board of Directors Meeting Southern Indian Health Tribal Council Port of San Diego Board of Directors meeting  Announced applications are now being accepted for the Veterans & Military Affairs  Committee  5.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF meetings on the declining trend on enrollment.  City Manager Foltz announced the South Bay Union School District is holding town hall  6.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Juliana Gonzalez spoke about the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. June Frost announced the upcoming Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast event.  Agustine Rojas expressed concern about how every rain event causes sewage, debris, Jarrod Casswell complained about a homeless person that broke into his property and Ron Schwab was opposed to the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. Julie Schwab was opposed to the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. Teah Caine was opposed to the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. Danielle Richardson was opposed to the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. Lauren Gaw was opposed tot the closure oft the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. She asked Josie Hamada questioned why there were no more flags near the Dempsey Center and suggested flying first responder flags. She asked IB to look into the $1B that CalTrans will have for road projects. She asked for information on the final design of the IB Pier. She mentioned that students at the South Bay School District sent a letter to the White House.  and flooding to enter the Hollister area.  stole an item.  City Council to adopt a resolution to stop genocide in Gaza.  2    Daniel Johnson was opposed to the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit. Mayor Aguirre, as Chair of the City Council, directed staff to agendize the closure of the Scripps Labor and Delivery Unit for the April 17, 2024 City Council meeting.  7.  PRESENTATIONS  7.a PROCLAMATION REÇOGNIZING: NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION  MONTH- - APRIL 2024. (0410-30) Motion by Councimember Seabury Seconded by Councimember Fisher To approve the Proclamation.  AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  Motion Carried (5 to 0)  Councimember Seabury read the proclamation. abusive situation to seek help and report it.  William Perno, a victim and survivor of sexual child abuse, encouraged those in an Councimember Seabury thanked Mr. Perno for telling his story. He has shown strength and putting light on this will help victims become survivors such as Mayor Aguirre thanked Mr. Perno for his bravery. She said that no child should go through what he went through, and she announced resources are now available  himself.  on the City's website. 2024. (0410-30)  7.b PROCLAMATION REÇOGNIZING: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL  Motion by Councimember Fisher Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKay That the City Council approve the Proclamation.  AYES (4): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, and  Councimember Fisher  ABSENT (1): Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez  Motion Carried (4 too 0)  Councilmember LeyDa-Gonzalez left Council Chambers at 6:50 p.m. and returned  at 6:53 p.m. No public comments.  Councimember Fisher read the proclamation.  3    Councimembers shared personal experiences with autism and there was encouragement to accept, uplift, and support those with autism. The Mayor and Councilmembers presented the Proclamation to Engineer  Paramedic Daniel Holian.  7.c IMPERIAL BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE. (0130-10)  Marty Mattes, President of Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, gave a  PowerPoint presentation. No public comments.  The Mayor and City Council expressed appreciation for Mr. Mattes' efforts on the Chamber of Commerce and for getting businesses involved. There was support for the Chamber of Commerce and the City finding opportunities to partner up and encourage people to buy local, stay local and enjoy what is in Imperial Beach. Mayor Aguirre commented that although the sewage crisis is impacting businesses, she reminded everyone that this has been the wettest winter ever. She spoke about the importance of surveying businesses in all areas of the City and to not rely only on conversations. She further stated there are sophisticated tools out there for tracking data. Lessons can be learned from other chamber  groups. CONSENT CALENDAR No public comments.  8.  Motion by Councimember Seabury Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKay  To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8.a through 8.e. AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez  Motion Carried (5 to0)  8.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.  City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2024 and the 8.b RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH  Special Workshop Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2024. 9, 2024, TO MARCH 22, 2024. (0300-25)  City Council ratified and filed the Warrant Register Report.  8.c RECEIVE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024 (0300-90). City Council received and filed the February 2024 Treasurer's Report. 8.d RESOLUTION NO. 2024-016 AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO ACE EXCAVATING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. TO CONSTRUCT  4    THE SPORTS PARK RESTROOM PROJECT AND ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL Adopted Resolution No. 2024-016 awarding the construction contract to Ace Excavating & Environmental Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of 8.e NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL: MAYOR AGUIRRE WILL ATTEND THE SAN DIEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON D.C. APRIL 14-17,2024. THE ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL,  FUNDS TO THE PROJECT (P23101) (0330-35 & 0920-40). $368,000.00 for the Sports Park Restroom Project (P23101).  ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS IS $1,860. (0410-60)  9.  ORDINANCES/ANTODUCTION & FIRST READING  None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 11. REPORTS  11.a DISCUSSION OF 2024 SUN AND SEA EVENT. (1040-10) City Manager Foltz gave a PowerPoint on the item. Written public comments were received from:  Yvonne Vasquez: Opposed to the City's money going to any group that Sandra Brillhart: Stated the breakdown of activities and funding sources lacks important details that should be provided before Council agrees to  does not provide all plans and receipts.  appropriate resources to support this event. Jarrod Caswell spoke in support of having the event. Martin Mattes spoke in support of having the event. Leonard Gonzales spoke in support of having a larger event.  Shirley Nakawatase, Chair of the Sun & Sea Committee, spoke in support of having the event. She spoke about a lack of vendors and sponsors due to the sewage issue and requested the City assist with funding the shortfall. The Mayor and City Council discussed options to make the event happen yet be fiscally responsible. There was support to approve the event conditionally sO the Sun and Sea Committee can work on obtaining sponsors and vendors for the  event.  Motion by Councilmember Fisher Seconded by Councimember Seabury  To approve the 2024 Sun and Sea Event under the required condition that the Sun and Sea Committee secure at least half of the vendors (7 to 10) by the deadline of  5    the end of May; by the 4th of July at least 15 vendors must be secured to move forward with a road closure; and the City's logo is required on all promotional AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember Leyba-Gonzalez  materials.  Motion Carried (5 to 0)  11.b CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-018 OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND SEND AI LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO CALCITIES. (0460-20)  CAO Cortez-Martinez gave a PowerPoint.  No Public comments.  Councimember Fisher asked that the resolution be posted on the City's website and let voters make their own decisions about the matter. He spoke in support of  the resolution.  Mayor Pro Tem McKay spoke in support of the item.  Mayor Aguirre spoke in support of the item and was hopeful that other cities follow  IB's lead.  Motion by Councimember Fisher Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKay  To adopt Resolution No. 2024-018 opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (Initiative No. 21-0042A1) and request that the Mayor send a letter on behalf of the City Council tot the League of California Cities AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councimember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1.  Motion Carried (5 to 0)  6    11.c CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-017 TO APPROVETHE FIRSTAMENDMENTTOTHE CITYMANAGEREMPLOYMENT  AGREEMENT (0530-60). Mayor Aguirre reported on the item. No public comments.  City Council expressed appreciation for the leadership, progress and growth City Mayor Aguirre announced that pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 Resolution No. 2024-017 authorizes an increase to the benefits of the City  Manager Foltz has made over the past year.  Manager.  Motion by Mayor Aguirre Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKay  To approve Resolution No. 2024-017 approving the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the First AYES (5): Mayor Aguirre, Mayor Pro Tem McKay, Councilmember Seabury, Councimember Fisher, and Councimember LeyDa-Gonzalez  Amendment.  Motion Carried (5 to 0)  12. I.B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS  None. None.  13. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 14. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS  Mayor Aguirre requested an Economic Development Plan which hasn't been updated  since 2004.  15. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING  Mayor Aguirre adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:47 p.m.  Jacqyéline M. Kelly, MMC City Clerk  Paloma Aguirre Mayor  7