December 6, 2023 Regular Meeting
Imperial City Council
Katherine Burnworth-Mayor
Robert Amparano-Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez-Council Member
Stacy Mendoza- Council Member
James Tucker-Council Member
Katherine Burnworth-Mayor
Robert Amparano-Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez-Council Member
Stacy Mendoza- Council Member
James Tucker-Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street,
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
December 6, 2023
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
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Government Code section 54957.5(b)(2)(B)
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6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 760-355-3334. 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.
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.
| A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – G.C § 54956.8 | ||||||||
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| B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – G.C § 54956.7 (b)(1) Title of Position: City Attorney |
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
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: There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
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. It is requested that longer presentations be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in writing 48 hours before the meeting.
A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
| A-1. | Presentation by Miguel Hernandez, Public Information Officer, regarding the Salton Sea Management Program |
| A-2. | Presentation by Yvonne Cordero, Planner, regarding SB 1383 Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection |
| A-3. | Retirement Recognition Presentation for Jackie Loper, Public Services Director |
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- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
| C-1. | Acceptance of Deed and Approval of Water Distribution Line Agreement Staff Report: Katherine Turner, City Attorney Recommended Action: Accept the transfer of deed for water distribution pipeline at Ironwood Acres Estates and authorize staff to record the water distribution line agreement with the County of Imperial |
| C-2. | Introduction of first reading by title only Ordinance No. 828 Restricting Outdoor Smoking in Designated Areas Staff Report: Katherine Turner, City Attorney Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 828, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL ADDING RESTRICTIONS TO OUTDOOR SMOKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS, approve as a first reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption |
| C-3. | Approval of Republic Services Cost Price Index (CPI) Adjustment Staff Report: Diana Quintana, Finance Manager Recommended Action: Approve Republic Services Cost Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of Four Percent (4%) for Waste and Recycling Services in the City of Imperial |
| C-4. | Approval of Resolution Clarifying Terms of At-Will Employment for Executive Management Positions Staff Report: Kristen Smith, Director of Human Resources Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-58, RESOLUTION OF THE IMPERIAL CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING DETAIL REGARDING AT-WILL PERSONNEL POSITIONS AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 1, 2023 |
| C-5. | Appointment to the Imperial Valley Healthcare District Initial Board of Directors Staff Report: Dennis Morita, City Manager Recommended Action: Appoint a City of Imperial member to the initial board of the Imperial Valley Healthcare District |
D. REPORTS
| D-1. | Department Reports |
| D-2. | City Manager Report |
| D-3. | Mayor and Councilmember Reports |
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of this Regular Meeting of the City Council Until the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, KRISTINA M. SHIELDS, City Clerk for the City of Imperial, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing revised notice was posted at the City of Imperial City Hall bulletin board at 420 S. Imperial Avenue, Imperial, CA and on the City of Imperial’s website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2.
Dated: December 1, 2023
KRISTINA M. SHIELDS
City Clerk
Agenda Coversheet
CC12-06-23.pdf
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Agenda Minutes
CCM12-06-23-Regular.pdf
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