April 2, 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 2, 2025
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be recorded.
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 | ||
| PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – G.C § 54956.7 (b)(1) Title of Position: City Attorney | ||
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. | Autism Acceptance Proclamation. |
| A-2. | National Library Week Proclamation. |
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. | Appointment of a non-voting primary and alternate council member to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee for the 2025 calendar year. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommendation: Appoint a non-voting primary and alternate council member to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee for the 2025 calendar year. |
| C-2. | Adopt the plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation project, Bid No. 2025-03. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt the plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation project, Bid No. 2025-03. |
| C-3. | Approve the reimbursement of development park impact fees for the Monterrey Subdivision Park. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Approve reimbursement of development park impact fees for the Monterrey Subdivision Park. |
| C-4. | Approval and adoption of the Body Worn Cameras Policy. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approval and adoption of the Body Worn Cameras Policy for the Community Development staff. |
| C-5. | Approve a third amendment to the Imperial Police Officer’s Association Memorandum of Understanding (IPOA MOU). Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approve a third amendment to the IPOA MOU. |
| C-6. | Approval and adoption of the Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Program. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approval and adoption of the Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Program. |
| C-7. | Approval and adoption of the Outside Employment Policy. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approval and adoption of the Outside Employment Policy. |
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, April 16, 2025.
Agenda Coversheet
CC04-02-25.pdf
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