IMPERIAL Imperial City Council
Robert Amparano - Mayor
James Tucker - Mayor Pro Tem
CITY Ida Obeso-Martinez - Council Member
Stacy Mendoza - Council Member
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
• 1904 MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
February 7, 2024
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the Meeting to Order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Tucker, Mayor Amparano and City Attorney Turner
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: None
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 B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - G.C § 54956.7 (b)(1) Title of Position: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Cases: 1 D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LITIGATION
(Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).)
City of Imperial vs. PCG Mayfield, LP, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU 000568
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the Meeting to Order at 7:10 p.m.
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ROLL CALL: Council Members Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Tucker and Mayor Amparano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Jeff Dail.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Turner reported that the City Council discussed Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Employee Performance wit in Counsel Migion, Direction i real out i nicated Litigation and Conference PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment by Jeff Dail regarding graffiti in the neighborhood.
Matters not appearing on the agenda: None
A. CONSENT AGENDA:
A-1. Approval of Claims and. Warrants Report
A-2. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2023 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for January 17, 2024
A-3. Continuation of Emergency of Variable Frequency Drive at the Water Treatment Plant A-4. Cease of Emergency at Aten Road and Highway 86 Intersection Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth to approve the consent agenda.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
B-1. Appointment of two (2) unscheduled vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees.
Staff Report: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Recommended Action: Staff recommends appointment of two Library Board of Trustees to fill unscheduled vacancies.
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Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve Ivonne Sotomayor and Alejandra Banda to the Library Board of Trustees.
Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-2. Authorization to solicit bids for the Townsite Improvement Project at 7'h, 10th and 14th Street.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to solicit bids for the Townsite Improvement Project.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Tucker to approve the authorization to solicit bids for the Townsite Improvement Project at 7th, 10th and 14"h Street.
AYES: Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Burnworth and Mendoza
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0-2
B-3. Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 authorizing a declaration of emergency at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for force main clean out failure in the vicinity of Aten Road and Legakes Avenue.
Staff Report: Public Services - Wastewater Collections
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, A RESOLUTION DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH
ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN RESPONSE THERETO AND RATIFYING
ACTION TAKEN TO DATE
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Tucker to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 authorizing a declaration of emergency at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for force main clean out failure in the vicinity of Aten Road and Legakes Avenue.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
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B-4. Approve the purchase of two (2) "Welcome to Imperial" signs.
Staff Report: Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation Director Recommended Action:
1. Approve the purchase of two (2) "Welcome to Imperial" signs not to exceed $25,000.00 with ARPA funding.
2. Provide staff with direction on the design.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to have item come back with corrected quote.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-5. Approval of amended Sunset Park Improvements.
Staff Report: Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation Director Recommended Action:
1. Approve the amended Sunset Park improvements.
2. Authorize staff to solicit bids for the Playground Shade Installation project.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Tucker to approve the amended Sunset Park improvements.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve and authorize staff to solicit bids for the Playground Shade Installation project.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-6. Approval and adoption of the City of Imperial 9/80 Work Schedule Policy.
Staff Report: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval and adoption of the 9/80 Work Schedule and Policy.
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Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza to approve the adoption of the 9/80 Work Schedule and Policy.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-7. Approve request for letter of support from the office of U.S. Senator Padilla regarding the Low-Income Water Assistance Program.
Staff Report: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter in support of the Low- Income Water Assistance Program.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter in support of the Low-Income Water Assistance Program.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-8. Authorize the purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department's evidence room.
Staff Report: Max Sheffield, Police Captain
Recommended Action: Authorize and approve the purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department's evidence room.
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Mendoza to approve the purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department's evidence room.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C. REPORTS:
C-1. Department Reports: Staff reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
C-2. City Manager Report: None
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C-3. Mayor and Councilmember Reports: Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT:
Seeing no further business before the council, Mayor Amparano adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Imperial, California, this 3rd day of April, 2024.
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KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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