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City of Imperial Council Agenda
March 1, 2023
Katherine Burnworth- Mayor
Robert Amparano-Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez-Council Member
Stacy Mendoza- Council Member
James Tucker-Council Member
Imperial City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
March 15, 2023
Closed Session at 6:00 pm
Open Session at 7:00 pm
A. City Council Convenes to Closed Session at 6:00 pm
A-1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): Three (3) Potential Cases A-2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8) Property: APN 064-230-015000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: County of Imperial
Under Negotiation: Instructions to Agency Negotiator Regarding Lease, Price and Terms B. City Council Convenes to Open Session at 7:00 pm
MAYOR BURNWORTH CALLED MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call: COUNCIL MEMBERS TUCKER, OBESO-MARTINEZ, MENDOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM
AMPARANO AND MAYOR BURNWORTH
City Staff Present: A. BROWN – ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, D. MORITA (VIA ZOOM) – CITY MANAGER, K. TURNER – CITY ATTORNEY, O. MORA – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, M. CRANKSHAW – CHIEF OF POLICE, K. SHIELDS – CITY CLERK, T. LOPEZ – PARK DIRECTOR, J. LOPER – PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
Pledge of Allegiance Led by MAYOR PRO TEM AMPARANO
Adjustments to the Agenda: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER A. BROWN – PULL TWO WARRANTS FROM CONSENT AGENDA. WARRANT #109963 – JT TOWING AND WARRANT #109975 –
NANCY AMPARANO
Action Taken in Closed Session
C. Public Appearances:
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C-1. Matters not appearing on the agenda: If you wish to address the Council concerning any item within the 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 on each person’s presentation of three (3) minutes. It is requested that longer presentations be submitted to the Council in writing.
DEBORAH MCGARRY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR THE CITY OF IMPERIAL. MCGARRY WAS PRESENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE NATURAL GAS PRICES. GAS BILLS HAVE DROPPED SINCE THE JANUARY’S HIGH BILLS. SOCAL GAS DOSE NOT SET THE PRICES, THE PRICES ARE DETERMINED BY THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MARKETS. THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVED A CREDIT ON CUSTOMERS FEBRUARY OR MARCH BILL. SOCAL GAS ANNOUNCED A TEN MILLION DOLLAR FUND TO HELP CUSTOMERS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS GO TO SOCALGAS.COM ALAN PHILLIPS, 200 EAST 2ND STREET, CEO OF THE FAIRGROUNDS. THE CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER FAIR JUST ENDED THERE 115TH YEAR. THE FAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE HERE. THIS EVENT DOSE TAKE A LOT OF HELP FORM THE CITY AND I THANK, DENNIS, JACKIE, THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WE HAVE SOME POTENTIAL BIG CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR. ONCE WE FINALIZE ITS GOING TO BE IMPORTANT THAT WE WORK WITH THE CITY VERY CLOSELY.
KATHY, RODEO DRIVE, DOSE THE CITY HAVE ANY PLANS TO PUT A TURN ARROW ON THE CORNER OF 15TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 86? A. BROWN, WHEN YOU SAY TURN DO YOU MEAN ADJUSTING THE TURN SIGNAL ARROW? NO, WE NEED A TURN ARROW ONLY. THERE ARE TO MANY ACCIDENTS AT THAT INTERSECTION WITH CARS COMING ACROSS 15TH STREET. MY NEXT QUESTION IS THE CITY WORKING WITH THE SCHOOL TO GET THE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP MOVED FURTHER DOWN THE STREET? WITH THE STARBUCKS AND MCDONALD’S IT’S A NIGHTMARE TRYING TO GET TO THE POST OFFICE. MAYOR BURNWORTH, THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS TIED TO FUNDING BUT WE ARE CONSTANTLY TALKING ABOUT DIFFERENT WAYS WE CAN CHANGE THE AREA.
THE CITY HAS AN TWO ON TWO MEETING SOON WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD AND WE CAN TALK WITH THEM ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IF YOU LEAVE YOUR INFO WITH OUR CITY CLERK I WILL MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOU.
D. Special Presentations
D-1. Recognition of the Imperial High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team
BURNWORTH, I WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. AS AN ALUMNI OF IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL I AM ALWAYS PROUD WHEN OUR STUDENTS WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP. WE ARE EXCITED TO CONGRATULATE ALL OF YOU AND PRESENT YOU WITH CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION.
E. 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.
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E-1. Approval of Claims and Warrants Report.
E-2. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes for February 1, 2023, February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023.
E-3. Continuation of Emergency Action as Declared by Resolution 2023-06 for sink hole repairs at Anthony Redondo Memorial Park
E-4. Acceptance of Municipal Audit for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 E-5. Adoption & 2nd Reading by Title Only of Ordinance 825 Approving Zone Change from R-1 (Residential Single Family) to RA (Residential Apartments) and R-1 to C-2 (Commercial General) within Morningstar Subdivision
E-6. Adoptions of Resolution 2023-08 Authorizing Deposit and Withdrawal from Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) in Accordance with California Government Code Section 16429.1.
E-7.
OBESO-MARTINEZ MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, REMOVING WARRANT #109963 AND #109975. MENDOZA SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES: OBESO-MARTINEZ, BURNWORTH, AMPARANO AND MENDOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: TUCKER
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: 4-1
AMPARANO MOTIONED TO APPROVE WARRANT # 109963 FOR JT TOWING. MENDOZA SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES: OBESO-MARTINEZ, BURNWORTH, AMPARANO AND MENDOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: TUCKER
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: 4-1
MENDOZA MOTIONED TO APPROVE WARRANT #109975. TUCKER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES: OBESO-MARTINEZ, BURNWORTH, TUCKER AND MENDOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: AMPARANO
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: 4-1
F. Action Items: (Discussion/Action– Approve-Disapprove) F-1. Subject: Declaration of Imperial police Department Vehicles as Surplus
1. Declaration of Imperial Police Department Vehicles as Surplus.
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CHIEF CRANKSHAW, PRESENTED THE STAFF REPORT.
AMPARANO MOTIONED TO APPROVE DECLARATION OF IMPERIAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZATION OF SALE AND/OR SALVAGE. TUCKER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES: OBESO-MARTINEZ, BURNWORTH, AMPARANO, TUCKER AND MENDOZA NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
F-2. Subject: Cease Emergency Established by Resolution 2022-60 at Sandalwood Glen, Sky Ranch, Cross & Colonia Pump Stations
1. Cease Emergency Established by Resolution 2022-60 at Sandalwood Glen, Sky Ranch, Cross & Colonia Pump Stations and Authorize Payment to A&R Construction in the amount of $65,596.46.
J. LOPER, PRESENTED THE STAFF REPORT.
AMPARANO MOTIONED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-60 AT SANDALWOOD GLEN, SKY RANCH, CROSS AND COLONIA PUMP STATIONS. TUCKER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES: OBESO-MARTINEZ, BURNWORTH, AMPARANO, TUCKER AND MENDOZA NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
G. Reports
G-1. Department Reports
T. LOPEZ, BLUES BREWS AND BARBECUE EVENT IS TAKING PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DOWNTOWN IMPERIAL. ALSO, APRIL 8TH FROM 12 T0 5 WE WILL HAVE OUR AUTISM AWARENESS FAIR AT EAGER PARK IN IMPERIAL.
G-2. City Manager Report
D. MORITA, NONE
G-3. Mayor and Councilmember Reports
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OBESO-MARTINEZ, FRIENDS OF IMPERIAL PARKS BOARD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN BY GOING TO CITYOFIMPERIAL.ORG AND APPLYING.
MENDOZA, THIS PAST WEEKEND SOME OF US ATTENDED THE NAF AIR SHOW. IT WAS
AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE AND THANK YOU COMMANDING OFFICER FOR WELCOMING US INTO HISTORY. I ALSO ATTENDED THE IMPERIAL VALLEY TRIPLE C MEETING. JUST A HEADS UP THEY WILL BE HAVING A SPRING CAREER EXPO AT IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE, DATE TBD. IV EDC ENERGY SUMMIT WILL BE HAVING A PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS EVENT AT IVC. MAY 12TH IS THE DANCING WITH STARS EVENT.
AMPARANO, LEAGUE OF CITIES MARCH 23RD AT TOWN PUMP. I ATTENDED THE NAF AIR SHOW AND ONCE AGAIN HAD A GREAT TIME WITH GRAT PEOPLE. THIS SATURDAY IS OPENING CEREMONY’S FOR IMPERIAL LITTLE LEAGUE AND SUN RUNNERS CAR SHOW.
BURNWORTH, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL MY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR ALL YOUR AMAZING REPORTS. MARCH 25TH HEBER ELEMENTARY MANA IS PUTTING ON A 7TH AND 8TH GRADE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. THEY WILL HAVE WORKSHOPS FOR STEM COLLEGE PATHWAYS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IF YOU HAVE A JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT THIS WILL SOMETHING INTERESTING FOR THEM TO CHECK OUT. I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO SOUTHWEST VALLEY 4-H KIDS FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK ON THEIR PROJECT FOR THE FAIR.
H. Adjournment
H-1. Subject: Adjournment of this Regular Meeting of the City Council is Until the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm.
MAYOR BURNWORTH ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:37 PM.