May 7, 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
May 7, 2025
Closed Session at 06:00 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 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION Existing Litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Name of Case: Haller v. City of Imperial; Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003506 | ||
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – G.C. 54957.6
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| PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – GC 54956.7 (b) (1) Title of Position: City Manager |
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council 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 before that portion of the agenda. The City Council may address 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. | Proclamation presentation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week |
| A-2. | Proclamation presentation for National Police Week |
| A-3. | Community Development Department’s Transportation Project: Recent, Past, Under Construction, and Upcoming. |
| A-4. | Budget presentation by Victor Manriquez, Administrative 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):
| C-1. | Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 and Resolution No. 2025-13, designating two (2) parcels as surplus land. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 (APN 063-054-038) and Resolution No. 2025-13 (APN 063-121-004), RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF IMPERIAL DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT. |
| C-2. | Adopt City of Imperial procedures for the public hearing regarding AB 2561 on city vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Adopt procedures for the City of Imperial public hearing regarding AB 2561 on city vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. |
| C-3. | Approval of the Public Services Supervisor description and related allocation changes.
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| C-4. | Approve contract award to Rove Engineering for the Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation and New Manhole Installation project in the City of Imperial; Bid No. 2025-01 and authorize a 10% contingency. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve contract award to Rove Engineering for the Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation and New Manhole Installation project; Bid No. 2025-01 and authorize 10% contingency. |
| C-5. | Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, declaring an emergency for foundation repairs at City Hall. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY MANAGER TO ADDRESS THE EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING REPAIRS ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS. |
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, May 21, 2025.
Agenda Coversheet
CC05-07-25.pdf
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