October 7, 2020
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF IMPERIAL
200 WEST 9TH STREET
IMPERIAL, CA 92251-1637
OCTOBER 7, 2020
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
7:00 PM OPEN SESSION
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
To protect our constituents, City officials and City staff, the City requests all members of the public to follow the California Department of Health Services’ guidance and the County of Imperial Public Health Office Order for the control of COVID-19 restricting group events and gatherings and maintaining physical distancing. Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the City’s website at www.cityofimperial.org
- If you choose to attend the Council meeting in person, you will be required to maintain appropriate physical, i.e. maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other individuals. Please note, seating is limited.
- You are strongly encouraged to observe the City Council meetings via Livestream at the City of Imperial Facebook page.
- Email public comments to cityclerk@cityofimperial.org by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Comments received by 4:00 pm will be read into the record.
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020 and to the extent applicable Government Code Section 54953(b), this City Council Meeting may include teleconference participation by the City Council Members and City staff. Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20 teleconference locations utilized by City Council Members shall not be accessible to the public and are not subject to special posting requirements.
The City of Imperial thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
A. CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
This is a CLOSED SESSION in which the COUNCIL discusses matters in closed as opposed to open session. Only those matters authorized by the Brown Act as permissible CLOSED SESSION subjects will be discussed. They are as follows:
A-1. | SUBJECT: | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. |
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 One Case (No. 18-2) | ||
A-2. | SUBJECT: | CONFERENCEWITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. (Section 54956.9 (c)) |
One Potential Case | ||
A-3. | SUBJECT: | PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. 54957 (b) (1) |
Title: City Attorney |
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS CLOSED SESSION
B. CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO OPEN SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
C. PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
C-1. Matters not appearing on the agenda. If you wish to address the COUNCIL concerning any item within the COUNCIL’S jurisdiction, please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the MAYOR, and at that time state your name and address for the record. The MAYOR reserves the right to place a time limit on each person’s presentation of three (3) minutes. It is requested that longer presentations be submitted to the Council in writing.
C-2. Matters appearing on the agenda. If you wish to address the COUNCIL concerning any item appearing on the agenda, please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the MAYOR, and at that time state your name and address for the record. The MAYOR reserves the right to place a time limit on each person’s presentation of three (3) minutes.
D. CONSENT AGENDA:
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
E-1. | SUBJECT: | PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION/ACTION: EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 809 AUTHORIZING RESTAURANTS OUTDOOR DINING. |
1. | APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 809 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ADDITIONAL SPACE OR OUTDOOR DINING. |
F. ACTION ITEMS: (DISCUSSION/ACTION – APPROVE-DISAPPROVE)
F-1. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BUSINESSES THE USE OF OUTDOOR SPACES. |
1. | ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 810, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR OUTDOOR BUSINESS SERVICES. | |
F-2. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: STREET CLOSURES. |
1. | AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE IMPERIAL AVENUE AND BARIONI BLVD. ON FRIDAY NIGHTS BETWEEN THE HOURS 5PM TO 10PM TO FACILITATE OPEN AIR DINING FOR RESTAURANTS. | |
F-3. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: MARCH AND ASH MEDICAL CANNABIS PERMIT REVIEW. |
1. | RE-AWARD OF MEDICINAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS PERMIT TO MARCH AND ASH. | |
F-4. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: PARKS AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. |
1. | APPROVAL TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR PARKS AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. | |
F-5. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: AWARD OF COMMERCIAL APPRAISAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. |
1. | AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES TO MICHAEL FRAUENTHAL & ASSOCIATES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,500.00. | |
F-6. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR HIGHWAY 86. |
1. | PROVIDE DIRECTION AND CONSIDER SOLICITING SPONSORS TO COVER THE COST OF THE PROJECT. | |
F-7. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND – BUSINESS ASSISTANCE MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM. |
1. | AWARD OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND MICRO GRANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $11,395.00. | |
F-8. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: RESOLUTIONS TO BE PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 7 – 9, 2020 (VIRTUAL). |
1. | TAKE NECESSARY ACTION/GIVE DIRECTION TO VOTING DELEGATE REGARDING THE CITY’S POSITION ON THE PROPOSED 2020 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS. | |
F-9. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: UPDATE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC. |
G. REPORTS:
G-1. | SUBJECT: | MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS. |
G-2. | SUBJECT: | CITY MANAGER REPORT. |
G-3. | SUBJECT: | DEPARTMENT REPORTS. |
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 AT 7:00 PM.
NOTE: Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council/Agency Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the front counter at City Hall, located at 420 S. Imperial Avenue, during normal business hours.