lmperial CitY Council
Robert Anpurano - Muyor
Jumes Tucker - Mayor Pro-Tem
lda Oheso-Maninez - Couttcil Member
Stucl' Mendoza - Couttcil Member
Kutherhrc Rurnworth - Council Member
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West gth Srreet
Imperial. CA 9225 l- 1637
June 5,2024
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro-Tan Tucker, Mayor Amparano and City Attomey Tumer
PUBLIC CONI\IE\T FOR CLOSED SESSION ITENIS ONLY: None
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: I
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) ofsection 54956.1 Number of Potential Cases: I
2. CONFERENCE wrrH LEGAL COUNSEL - G.C $ s49s6.9(dx2)
City of Imperial vs. PCG Mayfreld, LP, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU 000568
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M. REGULAR NIEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amparano called the meeting to order at 7:l I p.m ROLL CALL: Council Member Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Tucker and Mayor Amparano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA\CE: The PIedge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Stacy Mendoza.
ADJUSTNIENTS TO THE AGENDA:
None
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
CITY ATTORNEY RTPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
City Attomey Tumer stated that direction was given to council on all topics.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
A-2. Presentation by Isabel- Solis, President ofLos Amigos de la Comunidad regarding Imperial County Lithium.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
B-2. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of May 1,2024 and llay 15,2024 B-3. 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice
Ratifo Letter of Opposition regarding proposed 50% budget cut to Small Business Technical Assistance Program and Capital Infusion Program at GO-Biz.
Authorization to reject claim CW File No. CJP-3051590 CBV, Maria E. Gomez, as recommended by Carl Warren & Co.
8-6. Authorization to reject claim CW File No. CJP-3051542 WRV, Andrew Bauelos, as recommended by Carl Wanen & Co.
B-7. Approval of three (3) Resolutions for lmpeial Lighring Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivisions)
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-25,INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LE\ry
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-26, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-27,INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER THE LE\ry OF ASSESSMENTS
B-8. Approval of three (3) Resolutions for Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del So1 and Wildflower Subdivisions)
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-28, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNUAL LEVY
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A. PRESENTATIONS:
A-1. The Mayor presented Certificates of Recognition to the Imperial High School Girls Varsity Softball team.
2. Adopt Resolution No.2024-29, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
B-9. Approval of three (3) Resolutions for Imperial la ndscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Sky Ranch Subdivisions, Zone 2005-03)
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-31, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNUAL LEVY
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-32, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-33, INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER THE LE\ry OF ASSESSMENTS
4. Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza to approve the consent agenda.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES:5-0
C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION. APPROVE-DISAPPROVE):
C-1, City emollment in the Access Perks employee discount program.
Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager
Recommended Action: Authorize the City of lmperial to enroll in the Access Perks anployee discount program for a one-year term for Fiscal Year 2O24-2025.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza to approve and authorize the City of Imperial to enroll in the Access Perks employee discount program for a one-year term for Fiscal Y eat 2024-2025.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-2. Discussion of funding and implernentation for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software as a service (SaaS) with Tyler Technologies.
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3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-30, INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC
HEARING AND ORDER THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
Presenter: Alejandro Estrada, Director of Information Technology Recommended Action: Item is for discussion on1y.
Alejandro Estrada, Director of Information Technology presented a slideshow and will be placing this item for approval at the next regular council meeting.
C-3. Purchase ofa new 55' Reach Haulotte Tow Behind Lift.
Presenter: Tony Lopez, Director ofParks and Recreation
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase ofa new 55' Reach Haulotte Tow Behind Lift in the amount of $57,297.50 for the Parks Maintenance division.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve the purchase of a new 55' Reach Haulotte Tow Behind Lift in the amount of $57 ,297 .50 for the Parks Maintenance division.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-4. Rule 310 Grant Funding Agreement with the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) for the Irving Park Paving Project.
Presenter: Tony Lopez, Director of Parks and Recreation Recommended Action:
1 . Approve the ICAPCD Rule 310 funding agreement and accept the grant award of$149,625.00 for the Irving Park Paving Project.
2. Authorize staffto solicit bids for the project
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth to approve the ICAPCD Rule 310 funding agreement and accept the grant award of $149,625.00 for the Irving Park Paving Project and authorize staff to solicit bids for the project.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-5. Purchase of two (2) tank mixers for the Aten Tank and Shop Tank.
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Presenter: David Dale, Director of Public Services
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase two (2) tank mixers in the amount not to exceed $40,542.76 for the Aten Tank and Shop Tank.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve the purchase two (2) tank mixers in the amount not to exceed $40,542.76 for the Aten Tank and Shop Tank.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-6. Purchase of one (1) HUBER perforated plate screen for the Wastewater Treatment Plant headworks.
Presenter: David Dale, Director of Public Services
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase ofone (1) HUBER perforated plate screen for the Water Treatment Plant headworks in the budgeted amount not to exceed $217 ,623.
Moved by Tucker, seconded by Burnworth to approve the purchase ofone (1) HUBER perforated plate screen for the Water Treatment Plant headworks in the budgeted amount not to exceed $217,623.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-7. MOU between the City of Imperial, County of Imperial and the 45th District Agricultural Association regarding the City's improvements of the fairground fence along SR86.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize staff to execute an MOU between the City, County and the 45th District Agricultural Association regarding the maintenance and ownership of the fence improvements.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Tucker to approve and authorize staff to execute an MOU between the City, County and the 45th District Agricultural Association regarding the maintenance and ownership of the fence improvements.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
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C-8. Bid Solicitation for the Highway 86 Beautification Phase i Project.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to solicit bids for construction of the Highway 86 Beautification Phase 'l project.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza to authorize staff to solicit bids for construction of the Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 project.
AYES: Bumworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker and Amparano NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES:5-0
D. REPORTS:
D-1. Departments reported on their activities since the last city council meeting.
D-2- City Manager Reports: None
D-3. Mayor and Councilmembers reported on their activities since the last city council meeting and upcoming evants.
ADJOURNMENTI
Seeing no further business before the Council, Mayor Amparano adjoumed the meeting at 8:43 p.m IN WITNESS WIIEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the city of Imperial, Califomia, this 3rd day of Jluly,2024.
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STINA SHIELDS
Clerk
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