Imperial City Council
James Tucker - Mayor
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor Pro-Tem
Stacy Mendoza - Council Member
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
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Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
May 21, 2025
COped Session at 06-00 pm
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Called the meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Mendoza, Mayor Tucker, City Manager Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and Attorney Turner.
Council Member Burnworth and Mayor Pro Tem Obeso-Martinez arrived at 6:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (SECTION 54956.8) Property: APN 063-010-083; 063-010-084; 063-010-085; 063-010-086; 063-010-087; 063-010-088
Agency Negotiator: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Instructions to Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Cases: 2
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - G.C. 54957.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager
Employee Organization: Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542 & Employee Organization Management Supervisory,
Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented
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May 21, 2025
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso- Martinez, and Mayor Tucker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Garcia.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Andrew Ravch from Novalk, LLC, was present to talk about the properties of LA Fuente, Mayfield, and Gazette Ranch.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A-1. Jenell Guerrero, Public Works Manager, received the proclamation for Public Works Week.
A-2. Budget presentation by Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
B-1. Approval of Warrants Report.
B-2. Approve City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting of May 7, 2025.
Approve an agreement with the Imperial Unified School District for one (1) full-time and one (1) part-time school resource officer for fiscal years 2025-2028.
Award RFP #2025-07 for Labor Compliance Services for the Anthony Redondo Memorial Park Approve hange Order Co tol an Labor Come Serica griment for the 7i, 10%, and 14th Street Rehabilitation project (RFP 2024-02, CIP 815).
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Amparano, to approve the Consent Agenda AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza and Obeso-Martinez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Tucker
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0-1
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C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
C-1. Award a construction contract for the Anthony Redondo Park Improvement project. (Bid 2025- 02, CIP 861).
Presenter: Tony Lopez, Parks and Recreation Director
Recommendation: Award the Anthony Redondo Park Improvement project Bid 2025-02 to Zazueta Contracting in the amount of $396,730.00 and approve a 15% contingency.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve and award the Anthony Redondo Park Improvement project Bid 2025-02 to Zazueta Contracting in the amount of $396,730.00 and approve a 15% contingency.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
Award a construction contract for the Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Phase 1 Project (Bid No. 2025-05) and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 declaring Total Industries Inc. a non-responsive bidder.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommendation:
1. Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, A RESOLUTION DECLARING TOTAL INDUSTRIES INC. A NON-RESPONSIVE BIDDER REGARDING BID NO. 2025-05 ATEN BLVD. SIDEWALK INSTALLATION (PHASE 1) BETWEEN PROGRESS TRAIL & OLD SR-86 CML-5134(031).
2. Award the contract to Rove Engineering for $154,698.00 and authorize a 20% contingency.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Amparano, to approve Resolution No. 2025-14 and award the contract to Rove Engineering for $154,698.00 and authorize a 20% contingency.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-3. Authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion for the Aten Blvd Class II Bike Lane project (Bid 2024-02).
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommendation: Accept the Aten Blvd Class II Bike Lane from Vilore Way to Austin Road Bid 2024-02 as completed and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion.
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Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth, to approve and accept the Aten Bld Class II Bike Lane from Vilore Way to Austin Road Bid 2024-02 as completed and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-4. Award a services contract for Phase 1 of the EV Charging Station Installation Project.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommendation: Award a services contract to JE Electrical Engineering LLC in the amount of $7,800 for the EV Charging Station Installation Project Phase 1.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Amparano, to approve and award a services contract to JE Electrical Engineering LLC in the amount of $7,800 for the EV Charging Station Installation Project Phase 1.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
D. REPORTS:
D-1. Departments reported on their activities since the last city council meeting.
D-2. City Manager Report: None
D-3. The mayor and council members have reported on their activities since the last city council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT:
Seeing no further business before the Council, Mayor Tucker ended this meeting at 8:19 p.m. and adjourned until the next council meeting on June 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the city of Imperial, California, this 18th day of June 2025.
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KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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