April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Imperial City Council
James Tucker -Mayor
Ida Obeso-Martinez -Mayor Pro Tem
Stacy Mendoza -Council Member
Katherine Burnworth -Council Member
Robert Amparano –Council Member
James Tucker -Mayor
Ida Obeso-Martinez -Mayor Pro Tem
Stacy Mendoza -Council Member
Katherine Burnworth -Council Member
Robert Amparano –Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street,
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
April 16, 2025
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
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All documents containing an executive summary and staff recommendation associated with open session action items are available for public inspection on the City’s website, www.imperial.ca.gov, seventy-two (72) hours before the posted meeting time.
Public Comments: Members of the public who wish to speak are encouraged to fill out a Speaker Slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments may also be submitted by email to CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov one hour before the start of the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (760) 355-4373 or emailing CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov. Notification of 48 hours before the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II].
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matter(s) will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation.
| CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure of Litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: 1 | ||
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – G.C. 54957.6
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on consent calendar items and request consent calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the consent calendar prior to that portion of the agenda. For purposes of the official city record, the City Council may take care of these issues by entertaining a formal motion.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT: Matters not appearing on the agenda: If you wish to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s jurisdiction, please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the Mayor. At that time, state your name and address for the record. The Mayor reserves the right to place a time limit of three (3) minutes on each person's presentation.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
| A-1. | Proclamation presentation for National Community Development Week |
| A-2. | Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week |
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items appearing under "Consent Agenda" will be acted upon by the City Council in one motion without discussion. Should any Council member or other person request that any item be considered separately, that item will then be taken up at the time as determined by the Mayor.
C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
| C-1. | Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09 authorizing the Community Development Director to execute an agreement for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant Program of 2021. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM OF 2021. |
| C-2. | Approve a partnership and funding match of $35,000 for developing an Environmental Justice Element to the General Plan. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Approve a partnership and funding match of $35,000 for developing an Environmental Justice Element to the General Plan. |
| C-3. | Adopt the Plans and Specifications and authorize public bidding for CMAQ Aten Blvd. Sidewalk Installation Phase 1 project, Bid No. 2025-05. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Adopt the plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for the CMAQ Aten Blvd. Sidewalk Installation Phase 1 project between Progress Trail and old SR-86, Bid No. 2025-05 CML-5134(031). |
| C-4. | Approval of a special event application submitted by the U.S. Border Patrol for their Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run. Presenter: Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation Director Recommendation: Approve the special event application submitted by the U.S. Border Patrol for their Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run. |
| C-5. | Approve the classification, salary range, and job description for the position of Information Technology Analyst and authorize the reclassification of the full-time vacant Management Analyst, Salary Range 80, to Information Technology Analyst, Salary Range 78. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approve the classification, salary range, and job description for the position of Information Technology Analyst and authorize the reclassification of one full-time vacant funded allocation for a Management Analyst, Salary Range 80 to Information Technology Analyst, Salary Range 78. |
| C-6. | Adopt the Plans and Specifications and authorize public bidding for the Aten Rd Sewer Line Replacement Project Phase II from Preble Rd. to the Claypool Pump Station, Bid No. 2025-06. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt the Plans and Specifications and authorize public bidding for the Aten Rd Sewer Line Replacement Project Phase II, project Bid No. 2025-06. |
| C-7. | Approve the Notice of Completion for the Pavement Rehabilitation project Bid. No 2024-08 and authorize release and payment of 5% retention. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the Notice of Completion for the Pavement Rehabilitation project Bid. No 2024-08 and authorize release and payment of 5% retention. |
| C-8. | Approve the purchase of a Caterpillar D400GC Genset and Automatic Transfer Switch for the Water Treatment Plant through Empire Power Systems. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the purchase of a Caterpillar D400GC Genset and Automatic Transfer Switch for the Water Treatment Plant through Empire Power Systems. |
| C-9. | Approve the Q3 Budget Report ending March 31, 2025 and adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 amending the CIP project funds. Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve the Q3 Budget Report ending March 31, 2025 and adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF IMPERIAL, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR 3RD QUARTER (Q3) OF FISCAL YEAR THAT BEGINS JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDS JUNE 30, 2025. |
D. REPORTS
| D-1. | Department Reports |
| D-2. | City Manager Report |
| D-3. | Mayor and Councilmember Reports |
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Agenda Coversheet
CC04-16-25.pdf
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