March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

Imperial City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez -Mayor
Stacy Mendoza -Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth -Council Member
Robert Amparano -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

March 18, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm

The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial by remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be recorded.

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 no later than 5:00 p.m., the day of the meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Requests for special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (760) 355-5303 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].

All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting https://www.cityofimperial.org/cc-agendaarchive. Supplemental writings distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting will also be posted online. Written materials shared during the meeting will be available there if prepared by the City or afterward if prepared by others. These materials can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office.

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: 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 COUNCIL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1).)

City of Imperial vs. Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing LLC, et al, Imperial County Superior Court Case No ECU004457
Imperial Valley Manufacturing, LLC vs. City of Imperial, United States District Court for the Southern District of California Case No 26CV128 JLS BJW.
Novalk, LLC v. City of Imperial et. al, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, 25CV2307 BAS DDL

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)) – 1 Potential Case

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS G.C. §54957.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager
Employee Organization: Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542 & Employee Organization Management Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT G.C.§54957
Title: City Attorney

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: 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.

San Diego State University Update presentation by Dr. Guillermina Gina Nunez-Mchiri.

B. CONSENT AGENDA: All items appearing under the “Consent Agenda” will be acted upon by the City Council with 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-1.	Approval of Warrants Report.
B-2.	Receive and acknowledge the 2026 total compensation study conducted by Gallagher as the final report for City review.
B-3.	Approve and adopt the revised job description for Police Recruit and replace the current job description.
B-4.	Approve a Service-Learning Agreement between San Diego State University and the City of Imperial.
B-5.	Approve Resolution No. 2026-06, approving a water and sewer agreement for 2680 Nance Road APN 064-020-046.
B-6.	Approve and accept the off-site street improvements for Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 4C, Phases 58-61, and authorize partial reconveyance to Jupiter Ventures I, LP.

C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):

C-1.	Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommendation: Reappoint Board Member Estes and Board Member Hernandez and appoint one new member to fill the unexpired vacancy term ending June 30, 2027.
C-2.	Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Public Re-Bidding for the City of Imperial Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition Project: (Bid-2025-19, CIP #849). Presenter: Jenell Guerrero, Interim Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Public Re-Bidding for the City of Imperial Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition Project: (Bid-2025-19, CIP #849).
C-3.	Approve payment to SoCal Gas for gas line services associated with the Aten sewer line-Claypool Pump Station project (Bid 2025-06, CIP #848). Presenter: Jenell Guerrero, Interim Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve payment in the amount of $46,834.40 to SoCal Gas for gas line services associated with the Aten sewer line- Claypool Pump Station project (Bid 2025-06, CIP #848).
C-4.	Authorize staff to seek proposals for the Imperial Regional Park Development Project (RFP 2026-02) Presenter: Anthony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director Recommendation: Approve the RFP and authorize staff to seek proposals for the Imperial Regional Park Development Project (RFP 2026-02)
C-5.	Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 to 2030 Improvement Plan LTA Measure D. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 to 2030 Improvement Plan LTA Measure D as presented.
C-6.	Approve Resolution No. 2026-09, authorizing the sale of APN 063-112-009. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-09, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 063-112-009 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
C-7.	Approve Resolution No. 2026-10, authorizing the sale of APN 063-121-004. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 063-121-004 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

D. REPORTS

Department Reports
City Manager Report
Mayor and Councilmember Reports

ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Agenda Coversheet

CC03-18-26.pdf (100.85 KB)