Imperial City Council
Robert Amparano - Mayor
James Tucker - Mayor Pro-Tem
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Council Member
CITY Stacy Mendoza - Council Member
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
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Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
April 3, 2024
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro- Tem Tucker, Mayor Amparano and City Attorney Tucker
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Motion unanimously carried to adjourn into closed session for:
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - G.C § 54956.7 (b)(1) Title of Position: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation - G.C 554956.9 (d)(2) Number of 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 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro-Tem Tucker, Mayor Amparano, City Attorney Tucker and City Manager Morita
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Public Services Director, David Dale.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: City Manager Morita requested to add Letter of Support SB1105 (Padilla) as action item C-11 to the agenda.
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Burnworth to add Letter of Support as action item C-11.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney Turner stated that City Council discussed the Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager and anticipated litigation with direction given to Council on both matters.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A-1. Proclamation presentation for Autism Acceptance Month received by Autism Support of Imperial County (ASIC).
A-2. Proclamation presentation for National Library Week received by Ember Haller, Library Services Administrator.
A-3. Presentation by David Lantzer, Imperial County Fire Chief, Community Risk Analysis and Standards of Cover Development update.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
B-1. Approval of Claims and Warrants Report
Approval of Regular City Council Minutes of February 7, 2024, February 21, 2024, March 6, 2024 and March 20, 2024.
B-3. Authorize declaration of Imperial Police Department canine as surplus and authorize adoption.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve consent agenda items B-1 through B-3.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
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C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION- APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
C-1. Authorize removal of the existing red curb on the south side of East Barioni Boulevard.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director ecommended Action: Authorize removal of the existing red curb dedicated to the forme is station on the south side of East Barioni Boulevard between K Street and L Stre Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve the removal of red curb on East Barioni Boulevard.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Phase 1.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FOR ATEN BOULEVARD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PHASE 1 Moved by Tucker, seconded by Burnworth to approve Resolution No. 2024-10.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-3. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Phase 2
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024, FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FOR ATEN
BOULEVARD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PHASE 2
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2024-11.
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AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-4. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for Aten Boulevard Side Installation Phase 3.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FOR ATEN BOULEVARD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PHASE 3 Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Tucker to approve Resolution No. 2024-12.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-5. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for EV Charging Station Purchase and Installation Phase 1.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-13, A RESOLUTION OF CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM (CRP) EV
CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE PHASE I
Mr. Mora clarified that the proposed area for EV charging stations is the north side of the transit park. This approval will authorize funding only and location can still be changed in the future.
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Mendoza to approve Resolution No. 2024-13.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
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C-6. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for EV Charging Station Purchase and Installation Phase 2
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM (CRP) EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE PHASE 2
Moved by Tucker, seconded Mendoza to approve Resolution No. 2024-14.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-7. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for EV Charging Station Purchase and Installation Phase 3.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM (CRP) FOR EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE PHASE 3
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Burnworth to approve Resolution No. 2024-15.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-8. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for P Street Rehabilitation Phase 1.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-16, A RESOLUTION OF CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING APPLICATION
SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) FOR P STREET REHABILITATION PHASE 1
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2024-16.
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AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-9. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for P Street Rehabilitation Phase 2.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17, A RESOLUTION OF CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) FOR P STREET REHABILITATION PHASE 2
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth to approve Resolution No. 2024-17.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-10. Authorize application submittal to obtain funding for P Street Rehabilitation Phase 3.
Staff Report: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2023-2024,
FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) FOR ATEN BOULEVARD REHABILITATION PHASE 3
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Burnworth to approve Resolution No. 2024-18.
AYES: Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-11. *ADDED ITEM
Letter of Support SB1105 (Padilla) would require paid sick leave to agriculture employees that may be exposed to extreme weather events including extremely high temperatures.
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Mendoza to approve letter of support for SB1105 (Padilla).
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AYES: Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker, Amparano
NOES: Burnworth
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 4-1
D. REPORTS:
D-1. Department Reports - Staff reported on their activities since the last city council meeting.
Public Services Director, David Dale, informed Council that the intersection of B Street and Barioni (La Brucherie and Worthington) will be closed April 4, 2024 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to street overlay work being conducted by the County at no cost to the City as long as the City provides traffic control. A detour plan has been put in place.
D-2. City Manager Morita welcomed new hires.
D-3. Mayor and Councilmembers reported on their activities since the last city council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT:
Seeing no further business before the Council, Mayor Amparano adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Imperial, California, this 17" day of April, 2024.
Kinti Shit
KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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