City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
June 17, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
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Public Comments: Members of the public who wish to speak are encouraged to fill out a Speaker Slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments may also be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m., the day of the meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requests for special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (760) 355-5303 or emailing [email protected]. Notification of 48 hours before the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting www.imperial.ca.gov.
Supplemental writing distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting will also be posted online. Written materials shared during the meeting will be available there if prepared by the city or afterward if prepared by others. These materials can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office.
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matter(s) will prejudice the position of the city in existing and anticipated litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matter(s) will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1).) i. City of Imperial vs. Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing LLC, et al, Imperial County Superior Court Case No ECU004457 ii. Imperial Valley Manufacturing, LLC vs. City of Imperial, United States District Court for the Southern District of California Case No 26CV128 JLS BJW. iii. Novalk, LLC v. City of Imperial et. al, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, 25CV2307 BAS DDL i.v. Schaffer vs. City of Imperial et al Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU004772
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(c) : 1 Potential Case Significant exposure to litigation G.C §54956.9 (d)(2): 2 Potential Cases PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GC 54954.5(e)) Title: City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT G.C.§54957 Title: City Attorney 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
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or “no” votes on consent calendar items, and request consent calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the consent calendar before that portion of the agenda. The City Council may address these issues by entertaining a formal motion.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s jurisdiction, please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the mayor. At that time, state your name and address for the record. The mayor reserves the right to place a time limit of three (3) minutes on each person’s presentation.
A. PRESENTATIONS
A.1. Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Proclamation presentation.
B. CONSENT AGENDA: All items appearing under the “Consent Agenda” will be acted upon by the City Council with one motion without discussion. Should any council member or other person request that any item be considered separately that item will then be taken up at the time as determined by the mayor.
B.1. Approval of Warrants Report.
B.2. Ratify Sponsor letter regarding SB 675 (Padilla), a measure related to clean air in the Imperial Valley
B.3. Ratify Support letters regarding SB 886: Ratepayer and Technological Innovation Protection Act
B.4. Ratify Support Letter for Reps4Vet in support of its application for the Staff Parker Gordon Fax Suicide Prevention Grant
B.5. Ratify Support letter regarding SB 887: Good Neighbor Data Centers Leadership Project
B.6. 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice
B.7. Authorization to Declare Surplus and Approve Sale and Disposal of Public Services Equipment
B.8. Authorization to reject claim Athens File Number CJP-3056822 as recommended by Athens.
B.9. Establishment of classification, salary range, and job description for Parks and Recreation Manager.
C. PUBLIC HEARING (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
C.1. Authorization to implement the City's Energy Infrastructure Modernization Program and meet the federal incentive deadline.
Presenter: Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-42, AUTHORIZATION FOR
IMPLEMENTING THE CITY OF IMPERIAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10-18, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS and authorize an amendment to the Energy Services Agreement with Climatec (previously approved by Council in November 2025) to now include the detailed scope of work for program implementation.
C.2. Postpone Public Hearing on Levies for Lighting and Landscape Districts to the next regular City Council meeting on July 1, 2026
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Finance Director
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-43, AUTHORIZING
POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LEVIES FOR LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE DISTRICTS (SKY RANCH, WILDFLOWER AND PASEO DEL SOL) TO THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 1, 2026.
D. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
D.1. Approve Resolutions for the 2026 General Municipal Election.
Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 2026-35, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
Resolution No. 2026-36, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Resolution No. 2026-37, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Resolution No. 2026-39, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN
ARGUMENT(S) REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
Resolution No. 2026-40, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS
FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
D.2. Acceptance of Citywide Speed Survey Completed by the Imperial Police Department
Presenter: Aaron Reel, Police Chief
Recommended Action: Accept and approve the citywide speed survey completed by the Imperial Police Department.
D.3. Expenditure Plan and Resolution Accepting the 2024/2025, State Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Allocation Funding
Presenter: Aaron Reel, Police Chief
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF STATE CITIZENS OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IMPERIAL APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF STATE CITIZENS
OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 GROWTH
D.4. Monterrey Park Subdivision No.2 Unit 3C - Phases 68-70 Approval and Acceptance of Off-Site Street Improvements, and authorize Partial Reconveyance to Jupiter Ventures I, LP.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends approval and acceptance of off-site street improvements of Monterrey Park Subdivision No.2 Unit 3C - Phases 68-70.
2. Staff recommends authorization of Partial Reconveyance regarding Lots 1 to 6 per FM 28-70, Lots 475 to 470 per FM 28-70 and Lots 535 to 530 per FM 28-70 to Jupiter Ventures I, LP.
D.5. Monterrey Park Subdivision No.2 Unit 3C - Phase 71 Approval and Acceptance of Off-Site Street Improvements, and authorize Partial Reconveyance to Jupiter Ventures I, LP.
Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends approval and acceptance of off-site street improvements of Monterrey Park Subdivision No.2 Unit 3C - Phase 71.
2. Staff recommends authorization of Partial Reconveyance regarding Lots 476 to 478 per FM 28-70, Lots 527 to 529 per FM 28-70 to Jupiter Ventures I, LP.
D.6. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.
Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Finance Director
Recommended Action: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR THAT BEGINS ON JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDS ON JUNE 30, 2027.
E. REPORTS:
• Department Reports
• City Manager Report
• Mayor and Councilmember Reports
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be held on July 1, 2026.