Imperial City Council
James Tucker - Mayor
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor Pro-Tem
Stacy Mendoza - Council Member
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
CALTE 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
June 18, 2025
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso-Martinez., Mayor Tucker, City Manager Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and Attorney Turner.
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 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Name of Cases: Gutierrez v. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court ECU 003168; Haller v.
City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003506; Paola Menjivar-Karty et al vs.
City of Imperial et al, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003524; Arreola et al vs. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU002355, and Claim CW CJP-3054266 D. Felix.
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Olivia Mejorado.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
City Manager Dennis H. Morita requested that Item C-4, Police Policy Manual Update, be tabled for a future date. Mayor Tucker added Emergency Item C-10, approving Resolution No. 2025-41 and Proclamation Presentation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, to the Agenda. Council Member Amparano moved Items C-2, C-3, C-5, and C-7 from Action to the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve the adjustments to the agenda.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
*Added Item - Proclamation Presentation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. Republic Services was present to receive the proclamation.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: The City Attorney, Turner, stated that the negotiator was provided with an update regarding payment and terms for Real Property Negotiators.
Directions were also given to the City Manager on Labor Negotiations. An update was given on existing litigations, but no direction was given.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A. CONSENT AGENDA:
A-1. Approval of Warrants Report.
A-2. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting minutes for May 21, 2025, and June 4, 2025.
A-3. Ratify the approval of a Support Letter regarding AB 1016 (Gonzalez).
A-4. Ratify the approval of two (2) data service agreements between the City of Imperial, County of Imperial, and Nobel Systems, Inc. for web hosting services (Geo Viewer).
A-5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-29, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Victoria Ranch) for FY25- 26.
A-б. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-30, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-02 (Mayfield) for FY25- 26.
A-7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-31, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-3 (Bratton Development) for FY25- 26.
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A-8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-32, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Springfield) for FY25- 26.
A-9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-33, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Monterrey Park) for FY25 - 26.
A-10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-34, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-02 (Savanna Ranch) for FY25- 26. *C-2. Approve the purchase of a Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station. *C-3. Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District. *C-5. Authorize a Letter of Intent to participate in the Imperial County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
*C-7. Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker I position with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the Consent Agenda, including items C-2, C- 3, C-5, and C-7.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B. PUBLIC HEARING (PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION):
B-1. Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, approving the street vacation for portions of 13"h Street, 14"h Street, 15'h Street, and O Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Planning Commission Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PORTIONS OF O STREET BETWEEN 13TH STREET AND 15™H STREET, 13TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET, 14™H STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET AND 15TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET.
The public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. David Dale, Public Services Director, gave the report.
There were no public comments. Mayor Tucker closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-26.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-2. Public hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision)
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director
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Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
The public hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-35 and Resolution No. 2025-36.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
B-3. Public Hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Sky Ranch Subdivisions)
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-37 and Resolution No. 2025-38.
Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
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B-4. Public hearing for the Imperial Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision)
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND / OR APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 (Paseo Del Sol & Wildflower)
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 The public hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza, to approve Resolution No. 2025-39 and Resolution No. 2025-40.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez., and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
C-1. Reject all bids and authorize rebidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03).
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03).
Comments were provided by City Attorney Turner and Josh Quintero of Total Industries.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025- 03).
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
*C-2. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve the purchase of a Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station.
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*C-3. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District.
*C-4. Tabled to a future City Council meeting - Accept and approve updates to the Imperial Police Department Policy Manual through Lexipol.
*C-5. Moved to Consent Agenda - Authorize a Letter of Intent to participate in the Imperial County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
C-6. Establish four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions.
Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager
System Worker I and II, and the Lunch at the Library Intern Lead.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the establishment of four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions for the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor, Collection System Worker I and II, and the Lunch at the Library Intern Lead.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
*C-7. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker I position with the Parks and Recreation Department.
C-8. Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, adopting the Gann Spending Limit for Appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, ADOPTING THE GANN SPENDING LIMIT FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Amparano, to approve Resolution No. 2025-28.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
Approve Resolution No. 2025-27, adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026.
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director
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Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-27, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026.
Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve Resolution No. 2025-27.
Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIES: 5-0
C-10. Added Emergency Item - Approve Resolution No. 2025-41, declaring an emergency, and ratifying action taken to address the emergency at the Water Treatment Plant.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-41, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE EMERGENCY.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-41.
AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker 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.
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.
Sering Rier business before the Council, Mayor Tucker ended this meeting at 8.03 p.m. and adjourned until the next council meeting on July 2, 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 2nd day of July 2025.
Kit Slut
KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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