June 18, 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

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street,
Imperial, CA 92251-1637

June 18, 2025
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 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 4:00 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

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (SECTION 54956.8)

Property:	APN 063-010-083; 063-010-084; 063-010-085; 063-010-086; 063-010-087; 063-010-088
Agency Negotiator:	Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Under Negotiation:	Instructions to Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – G.C. 54957.6

Agency Representatives:
Employee Organization:

City Manager
Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542 & Employee Organization Management Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION G.C §54956.9 (d)(2)
Name of Cases: Gutierrez v. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court ECU 003168; Haller v. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003506; Paola Menjivar-Karty et al vs. City of Imperial et al, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003524; Arreola et al vs. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU002355, and Claim CW CJP-3054266 D. Felix.

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. 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.

A-1.	Approval of Warrants Report.
A-2.	Approval of City Council Regular Meeting minutes for May 21, 2025, and June 4, 2025.
A-3.	Ratify the approval of a Support Letter regarding AB 1016 (Gonzalez).
A-4.	Ratify the approval of two (2) data service agreements between the City of Imperial, County of Imperial, and Nobel Systems, Inc. for web hosting services (Geo Viewer).
A-5.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-29, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Victoria Ranch) for FY25- 26.
A-6.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-30, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-02 (Mayfield) for FY25- 26.
A-7.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-31, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-3 (Bratton Development) for FY25- 26.
A-8.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-32, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Springfield) for FY25- 26.
A-9.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-33, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Monterrey Park) for FY25- 26.
A-10.	Approval of Resolution No. 2025-34, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-02 (Savanna Ranch) for FY25- 26.

B. PUBLIC HEARING (PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION):

B-1.	Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, approving the street vacation for portions of 13th Street, 14th Street, 15th Street, and O Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Planning Commission Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PORTIONS OF O STREET BETWEEN 13TH STREET AND 15TH STREET, 13TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET, 14TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET AND 15TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET.
B-2.	Public hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision) Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
B-3.	Public Hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Sky Ranch Subdivisions) Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
B-4.	Public hearing for the Imperial Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision) Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND / OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 (Paseo Del Sol & Wildflower) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):

C-1.	Reject all bids and authorize rebidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03). Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03).
C-2.	Approve the purchase of a Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the purchase of the Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station.
C-3.	Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District. Presenter: Tony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director Recommendation: Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District.
C-4.	Accept and approve updates to the Imperial Police Department Policy Manual through Lexipol. Presenter: Aaron Reel, Police Chief Recommendation: Accept and approve the updates to the Imperial Police Department Policy Manual through Lexipol.
C-5.	Authorize a Letter of Intent to participate in the Imperial County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager and David Lantzer, Imperial County Fire Chief Recommendation: Authorize the mayor to sign the Letter of Intent and authorize the city to participate in the Imperial County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
C-6.	Establish four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approve the establishment of four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions for the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor, Collection System Worker I and II, and the Lunch at the Library Intern Lead.
C-7.	Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker I position with the Parks and Recreation Department. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker I position with the Parks and Recreation Department.
C-8.	Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, adopting the Gann Spending Limit for Appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026. Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, ADOPTING THE GANN SPENDING LIMIT FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.
C-9.	Approve Resolution No. 2025-27, adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026. Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026.

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, July 2, 2025.

Agenda Coversheet

CC06-18-25.pdf (252.78 KB)