February 7, 2024 Regular Meeting
Imperial City Council
Robert Amparano –Mayor
James Tucker -Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez -Council Member
Stacy Mendoza -Council Member
Katherine Burnworth -Council Member
Robert Amparano –Mayor
James Tucker -Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez -Council Member
Stacy Mendoza -Council Member
Katherine Burnworth -Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street,
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
February 7, 2024
Closed Session at 05:00 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 made available for public inspections on the City's website, www.cityofimperial.org seventy-two (72) hours prior to the posted meeting time.
Government Code section 54957.5(b)(2)(B)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact (760) 355-4373. A notification of 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].
5:00 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 Manager | ||||||||
| C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Cases: 1 | ||||||||
| D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).) City of Imperial vs. PCG Mayfield, LP, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU 000568 |
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. 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.
B. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
| B-1. | Appointment of two (2) unscheduled vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. Staff Report: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommended Action: Staff recommends appointment of two Library Board of Trustees to fill unscheduled vacancies. |
| B-2. | Authorization to solicit bids for the Townsite Improvement Project at 7th, 10th and 14th Street. Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Authorize staff to solicit bids for the Townsite Improvement Project. |
| B-3. | Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 authorizing a declaration of emergency at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for force main clean out failure in the vicinity of Aten Road and Legakes Avenue. Staff Report: Public Services – Wastewater Collections Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN RESPONSE THERETO AND RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN TO DATE |
| B-4. | Approve the purchase of two (2) “Welcome to Imperial” signs.
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| B-5. | Approval of amended Sunset Park Improvements.
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| B-6. | Approval and adoption of the City of Imperial 9/80 Work Schedule Policy. Staff Report: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval and adoption of the 9/80 Work Schedule and Policy. |
| B-7. | Approve request for letter of support from the office of U.S. Senator Padilla regarding the Low-Income Water Assistance Program. Staff Report: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter in support of the Low-Income Water Assistance Program. |
| B-8. | Authorize the purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department’s evidence room. Staff Report: Max Sheffield, Police Captain Recommended Action: Authorize and approve the purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department’s evidence room. |
C. REPORTS
| C-1. | Department Reports |
| C-2. | City Manager Report |
| C-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, February 21, 2024 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: February 2, 2024
KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
Agenda Coversheet
CC02-07-24.pdf
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Agenda Minutes
CCM02-07-24.pdf
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