March 19, 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
March 19, 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 (Section 54956.9) Claim Number: #CJP-3053047 | ||||||||||||||||
| CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure of Litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: 1 | ||||||||||||||||
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – G.C. 54957.6
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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: 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. | World Water Day Proclamation |
| A-2. | Friends of Imperial Parks Presentation by Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation 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.
| B-1. | Approval of Warrants Report. |
| B-2. | Ratification of Support Letter regarding SB 461 State Surplus Property. |
| B-3. | Approval of City Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2025. |
C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
| C-1. | Approval and adoption of a City of Imperial Lactation Policy. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approval and adoption of a Lactation Accommodation Policy. |
| C-2. | Approve a one-year contract extension with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP for professional auditing services for fiscal year 2024. Presenter: Victor Manriquez Recommendation: Approve a one-year contract extension with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP. for professional auditing services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. |
| C-3. | Adopt plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for the Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation and New Manhole Installation Project; Bid 2025-01. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for the Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation and New Manhole Installation Project; Bid 2025-01. |
| C-4. | Authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to surplus and dispose of two (2) non-operational fleet vehicles. Presenter: Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation Director Recommendation: Authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to surplus and dispose of two (2) non-operational fleet vehicles. |
| C-5. | Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 7th, 10th & 14th St. Rehabilitation Project Bid No. 2024-01. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 7th, 10th & 14th St. Rehabilitation Project Bid No. 2024-01. |
| C-6. | Authorize the installation of a loading zone for paratransit services at the Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street. Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Authorize the installation of a loading zone for paratransit services at the Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street. |
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, April 2, 2025.
Agenda Coversheet
CC03-19-25.pdf
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