Imperial City Council
TAPERIAL
Robert Amparano - Mayor
James Tucker - Mayor Pro-Tem
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
March 6, 2024
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Burnworth, Obeso-Martinez and Mayor Amparano Council Member Mendoza arrived at 6:04 p.m.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Tucker
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - G.C § 54956.7 (b)(1) Title of Position: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: 1
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Mayor Amparano ABSENT: Council Member Burnworth and Mayor Pro Tem Tucker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Mendoza.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Turner reported that the City Council discussed an Employee Performance Evaluation, Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Direction was given to staff on both items.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comment by Leonard Barra regarding security cameras in the neighborhood.
Public comment by Guillermo Hernandez regarding Re-introduction of himself representing Senator Padilla's office.
Matters not appearing on the agenda: None
A. CONSENT AGENDA: All items appearing under "Consent Agenda" will be acted upon by the City Council with 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 Claims and Warrants Report
A-2. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2024 A-3. Continuation of Emergency of Variable Frequency Drive at the Water Treatment Plant A-4. Continuation of Emergency of Force Main in area of Aten Rd. and Legakes Ave.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth and Tucker
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
B. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
B-1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07 approving a 10% stipend for the incoming Public Services Director in recognition of dual expertise and added responsibility.
Staff Report: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING A 10%
STIPEND FOR THE INCOMING PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2024 07, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING A 10% STIPEND FOR THE INCOMING PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth and Tucker
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
B-2. Approval of the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3C Final Map.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action:
1. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Guarantee for Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3C
2. Authorize the recordation of final map and related documents Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza to approve the Final Map and Subdivision Guarantee for Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3C and Authorize the recordation of final map and related documents.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth and Tucker
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
B-3. Approval and acceptance of the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3B 0.5 AC 3 Pocket Park.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Approve and accept the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3B 0.5 AC 3 Pocket Park
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza to approve and accept the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3B 0.5 AC 3 Pocket Park.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth and Tucker
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
B-4. Approval of New Voting System from DeForest Tech Solutions Staff Report: Alejandro Estrada, IT Director
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase and configuration of a new voting system from DeForest Tech Solution in the amount of $38,756.00
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Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza to approve the purchase and configuration of a new voting system from DeForest Tech Solution in the amount of $38,756.00.
AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Amparano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth and Tucker
MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
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
C-3. Mayor and Councilmember Reports: Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
Seeing no further business before the Council, Mayor Amparano Adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Imperial, California, this 3th day of April, 2024.
Ki tisht
KRISTINA M. SHIELDS
City Clerk
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