November 18, 2020
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF IMPERIAL
200 WEST 9TH STREET
IMPERIAL, CA 92251-1637
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
6:00 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 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Comments received by 5:00 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.
The Imperial City Council meetings, including public comments, are being live streamed on the City’s social media pages. By remaining in the room you are giving your permission to be recorded.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUILDING & SAFETY DIRECTOR, (760) 355-1153. NOTIFICATION FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA TITLE II]
A. CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9) |
| CASE NO. ECU 00568 | ||
| A-2. | SUBJECT: | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9) |
| CASE NO. ECU 00569 | ||
| A-3. | SUBJECT: | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION |
| Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 ONE POTENTIAL CASE |
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:
All items appearing under "Consent Agenda" will be acted upon by the City Council by 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.
E. ACTION ITEMS: (DISCUSSION/ACTION – APPROVE-DISAPPROVE)
| E-1. | SUBJECT: | PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION/ACTION: ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 13TH AND 14TH STREETS. |
| 1. | ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2020-61, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. | |
| E-2. | SUBJECT: | PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION/ACTION: URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING USE OF OUTDOOR SPACE AND PARKING. |
| 1. | APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 810, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR OUTDOOR BUSINESS SERVICES. |
F. REPORTS:
| F-1. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS PROCESS. |
| 1. | APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2020-62 TO ESTABLISH THE PROCESS AND FEE STRUCTURE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL. | |
| F-2. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT – PUBLIC SERVICES. |
| 1. | APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A NEW HOLLAND C345 COMPACT LOADER TIER 4 SKIDSTEER FROM SCOTT EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,563.19. | |
| F-3. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT – PUBLIC SERVICES. |
| 1. | APROVAL TO PURCHASE A BUCKET TRUCK FROM UTILITY CRANE & EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,146.27. | |
| F-4. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT – PUBLIC SERVICES. |
| 1. | APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AN ASPHALT HOTBOX RECLAIMER FROM KM INTERNATIONAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,430.00. | |
| F-5. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: SURPLUS DESKTOP COMPUTERS. |
| 1. | DECLARE DELL COMPUTERS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL. | |
| F-6. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
| 1. | AWARD OF MICRO GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 EACH:
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| 2. | AWARD OF MICRO GRANT FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 EACH:
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| F-7. | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION/ACTION: PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS TREE |
| 1. | AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE A CHRISTMAS TREE AND/OR DECORATIONS FOR CITY HALL. | |
| F-8. | 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, DECEMBER 2, 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.
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