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
November 5, 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 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso- Marinez, Mayor Tucker, City Manage Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and Attorney Turner.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
Public comment received by Andrew Rauch regarding Property.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters) will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS- G.C. 54956.8 Property APN: 064-433-010
Agency Negotiator: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Paul Dulai, State Department of General Services (DGS) Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator regarding price and terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Novalk, LLC v. City of Imperial et. al, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, 25C V2307 BAS DDL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure of Litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: 1
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso-Martinez, and Mayor Tucker
ABSENT: Council Member Burnworth
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Obeso-Martinez.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: There are none.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: The City Attorney, Turner, stated that the Council was given direction on Existing Litigation and Anticipated Litigation. Price and terms were given to the Negotiators for Real Property.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comment received by Sarina Guerra and Justin Orsino regarding their business Peoples' Press.
Public comment received by Andrew Rauch regarding Mayfield property.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A-1. Friends of Imperial Parks Check Presentation.
A-2. Highway 86 Beautification Project Update by Othon Mora, Community Development Director.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
B-1. Approval of Warrants Report.
B-2. Approve City Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2025, and October 15, 2025.
B-3. Approve and adopt the Acceptable Use Policy
B-4. Approve and adopt Mobile Device Policy
B-5. Approve and adopt the Bring Your Own Device Policy B-6. Accept the Anthony Redondo Park Improvement Project as complete and authorize city staff to file a Notice of Completion
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
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C. PUBLIC HEARING (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
C-1. Introduction and first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 831, adopting the 2025 California Building Codes.
Mayor Tucker opened the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this topic. Seeing no Public comments Mayor Tucker closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Presenter: Cody Cole, Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor Recommendation: Introduction and first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 831, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA, REENACTING CHAPTER 6 RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS, and authorize staff to prepare an ordinance summary for publication purposes.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 831.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
C-2. Public hearing for the purpose of vacating a public right-of-way portion of O Street between 1st Street and 2n° Street and adopting Resolution No. 2025-53.
Mayor Tucker opened the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this topic. Property owner Daniel Ramos and Alba Soliz were present and commented about concerns with their part of the property. Council asked for this Public Hearing to be continued to the next meeting to present more photos and options.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-53, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
D. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
D-1. Approve a regulatory agreement to establish the 6'h & H Street Apartments as affordable housing.
Presenter: Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager Be See Aparments fore the red l try arsement establishing affordable housing for the Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the regulatory agreement establishing affordable housing for the 6th/H Street Apartments for a period of 55 years.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
Award a contract for the 6t' and H Street Apartments Window Replacement Project Bid No. 2025-17.
Presenter: Cody Cole, Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor Recommendation: Award the project to Discount Door and Window in the amount of $49,932.00 with a 15% contingency of $7,489.80.
loved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve and award the project to Discoun Door and Window in the amount of $49,932.00 with a 15% contingency of $7,489.80 AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-3. Accept the combined Request for Proposals for the Website Redesign and Development ADA Title II Compliance, and the Automated Agenda Management, RFP 2025-15 and 2025-16.
Presenter: Alejandro Estrada, Dolt Director
Recommendation: Approve the disbursement of funds for both RFP's and accept both proposals by CivicPlus in the amount of $48,587.79.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve the disbursement of funds for both RFP's and accept both proposals by CivicPlus in the amount of $48,587.79.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-4. Approve an agreement with SewerAl under the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) cooperative purchasing program, CIP #853.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Approve the agreement with SewerAl for an annual subscription of services for the Manhole and Gravity Sewer CCTV Inspection project Bid 2025-08.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the agreement with SewerAl for an annual subscription of services for the Manhole and Gravity Sewer CCTV Inspection project Bid 2025- AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
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MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-S. Award a contract for the Infrastructure Modemization and Vility Savings Program RFP 2025- Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Accept proposal from Climatec Energy Services for Infrastructure Modernization & Utility Savings Program RFP 2025-10.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve and accept proposal from Climatec Energy Services for Infrastructure Modernization & Utility Savings Program RFP 2025-10.
Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
Adopt plans and specifications and authorize bidding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project Bid No. 2025-19, CIP #849.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Adopt plans and specifications and authorize bidding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project Bid No. 2025-19, CIP #849.
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve and adopt plans and specifications and authorize bidding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project Bid No. 2025-19, CIP #849.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-7. Authorize sidewalk repairs for the Grid 1 portion of the City of Imperial with Precision Concrete Cutting.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Authorize Grid 1 sidewalk repairs for the City of Imperial with Precision Concrete Cutting.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Amparano, to approve and authorize Grid 1 sidewalk repairs for the City of Imperial with Precision Concrete Cutting.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
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D-8. Accept the proposal from the Water Treatment Specialists for Cross-Connection Control Program services for a two-month term.
Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director
Recommendation: Accept a proposal from the Water Treatment Specialists for Cross- Connection Control Program services for a two-month term.
Moved by Obeso-Martinez, seconded by Mendoza, to approve and accept a proposal from the Water Treatment Specialists for Cross-Connection Control Program services for a two-month term.
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-9. Approve the purchase of one (1) GMC Sierra Pickup for the Police Department.
Presenter: Aaron Reel, Chief of Police
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of one (1) GMC Sierra Pickup for the Police Department.
Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Amparano, to approve the purchase of one (1) GMC Sierra Pickup for the Police Department.
Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
D-10. Adopt the Plans and Specs and authorize bidding for the Construction of an Electric Vehicle Charger Station Phase I, CRP-5134(030).
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development
Recommendation: Approve the plans and specs and authorize bidding for the Construction of an Electric Vehicle Charger Station Phase I, CRP-5134(030).
Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve the plans and specs and authorize bidding for the Construction of an Electric Vehicle Charger Station Phase I, CRP-5134(030).
AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burnworth
MOTION CARRIES: 4-0
E. REPORTS:
E-1. Departments reported on their activities since the last city council meeting.
E-2. City Manager Report: None
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E-3. The mayor and council members have reported on their activities since the last city council Meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Tucker ended the meeting at 9:21 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2005.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the city of Imperial, California, this 19th day of November 2025.
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KRISTINA SHIELDS
City Clerk
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