Imperial City Council
Katherine Burnworth- Mayor
Robert Amparano-Mayor Pro Tem
Ida Obeso-Martine=-Council Member
Stacy Mendoza- Council Member
James Tucker-Council Member
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
November 15, 2023
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - G.C § 54956.8 Property Address: Old Post Office
(APN# 064-055-005)
Agency Negotiator: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: AT & T
Under Negotiation: Instructions to Negotiator Regarding Price & Terms
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Amparano called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Mayor Pro Tem Amparano ABSENT: Mayor Burnworth
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Council Member Mendoza ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: City Manager, Dennis H. Morita reported no adjustment to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney, Katherine Turner reported that the City Council had a conference regarding real property negotiations and direction was given to City Manager regarding price and terms.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment by Elizabeth Ansley regarding City Ordinance on dog regulations.
Public Comment by Ernest Paled regarding the Trunk or Treat event Public Comment by Peggy Price regarding her ride along with Imperial PD.
Public Comment by Alyssa Philips regarding speeding cars near T.L. Waggoner Elementary.
Public Comment by David Salgado regarding Sky Ranch Fees and Landscaping.
Matters not appearing on the agenda: None
A. CONSENT AGENDA:
A-1. Approval of Claims and Warrants Report
A-2. Authorize Bid Process for Fence Replacement along Highway 86 A-3. Continuation of Emergency at Aten Road and Highway 86 Intersection Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve the consent agenda.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
B. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
B-1. Selection of Imperial Middle School Mayor for a Day.
Staff Report: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Recommended Action: Select one of three candidates to be Mayor for a Day Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve the selection of Mayor for a Day and two Council Members.
Mayor for the Day: Emi Myers
Council Member for the Day: Belen Rodriguez
Council Member: Shawn Chronister
AYES: Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Mendoza, Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
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Approval of Side Letter Agreement to Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding for Payment of Physical Examinations for Class B License Requirements Staff Report: Kristen Smith, Direct of Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve Side Letter Agreement to Teamsters MOU Moved by Tucker, séconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve side letter agreement to Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding for payment of physical examinations for Class B license requirements.
AYES: Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Mendoza, Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
B-3. Quarterly Budget Update for Quarter Ending September 30, 2023 Staff Report: John Herrera, Interim Finance Director
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FIRST QUARTER (Q1) OF THE FISCAL YEAR THAT BEGINS JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDS JUNE 30, 2024 AND CREATING NEW CITY
FUNDS IN THE GENERAL LEDGER
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2023-57 and approve the quarterly budget update for quarter ending September 30, 2023.
AYES: Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Mendoza, Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
C. REPORTS:
C-1. Department Reports: Staff reported on their activities since the last City council meeting and upcoming events.
C-2. City Manager Report: None
C-3. Mayor and Councilmember Report: Council Member Tucker asked Community Development for an update on the opening of Belford Road. Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since the last City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Imperial, California, this 7th day of February, 2024.
Kinti Shut
KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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