Imperial City Council
October 21, 2026

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
October 21, 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 must 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.

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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. Supplemental writings 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: Anyone wishing to comment on Closed Session items must submit a Speaker Slip to the City Clerk. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.

CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2) – 1 Potential Case CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Representatives: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542, Management Supervisory Professional Confidential and Police Captain/Unrepresented

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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 COMMENTS: Members of the public who wish to speak on an item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council but not on the agenda, or on any action item on the agenda, must fill out a Speaker Slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is called. Public comments on consent calendar items will be taken prior to the adoption of the entire consent calendar. Public comments on Action Items will be taken before each item.

There are no Public Comments available on non-action items. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments may also be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

A. PRESENTATIONS:

A.1. Recognition of the 2026 Brawley Cattle Call Queens and Little Miss.

A.2. Asset Management Project Report by GIS Project Manager Ramiro Ramos.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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. Approve City Council Minutes for the October 2, 2026 Special Meeting.

B.3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 837, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL ADDING ARTICLE XIII TO CHAPTER 15

OF THE IMPERIAL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ("DRONES"). Waive full reading of the ordinance; adopt by title only.

B.4. Ratify Letter of Support and Co-Applicant Commitment — Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program.

C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):

C.1. Award a construction contract for the EV Charging Station Installation and EV Purchase Phase II & III project Bid No. 2026-06 CIP No. 837 to Pramira, Inc.

Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Award a construction contract to PRAMIRA, Inc in the amount of $297,978.73 and authorize a 10% contingency.

C.2. Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 838 to pause the acceptance, processing, and approval of any Adult-Oriented Business applications for an initial period of 45 days.

Presenter: Othon Mora, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 838, AN URGENCY

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE

ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR

ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858.

C.3. Award a construction contract for the Eager Park Improvement Project Bid 2026-10.

Presenter: Anthony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director
Recommended Action: Award a contract to Western State Builders in the amount of $328,698.00 and approve a 10% contingency.

C.4. Award proposal for labor compliance services for the Eager Park Improvement Project RFP 2026-11.

Presenter: Anthony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director
Recommended Action: Award proposal for labor compliance services to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California, LLC RFP 2026-11.

C.5. Approval of Change orders #1, #2 & #3 of the City Apartment Remodel project.

Presenter: Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager Recommended Action: Approve complete funding of the project at an additional cost of $115,442.08.

D. REPORTS:
• Department Reports
• City Manager Report
• Mayor and Councilmember Reports
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be held on November 4, 2026.

CITY OF IMPERIAL
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135636 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 7065 2K TOWER SERVICES LLC 619 90117 675.00 135637 09/30/26 Printed 8105 ADAM CARPENTER TUITION REIMB- 965741 89915 246.25 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION 17,080.96

SYSTEMS
135638 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9208 20656 90165
135641 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 5956 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1RKL-Q9YC-RGRF 90312 4,822.82 AMERICAN FIDELITY 6,606.82

ASSURANCE
135642 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 6306 E016103 SEPT 2026 90159 135643 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 656 AQUA METRIC INV0116387 90122 54,409.05 135644 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 9204 ARELY SANCHEZ 9914-1548/254 TAMPICO 67.63 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, 9,562.00
INC.
135647 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 4400 CI60118-8203 89419 135648 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 3869 BASE HILL INC. 27442 SEPT 2026 90028 9,812.00 135649 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 250 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA 262570044222 OCT 2026 90162 74,789.29 135651 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 7158 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC. A33689 89953 254.24 135652 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 7808 BOOT BARN INC. INV00658056 C. COLE 88854 730.64 135653 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 8296 BRAWLEY ANALYTICAL, INC. 002336 90268 603.50 135654 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 8287 BRAX COMPANY INC. 64810 90255 7,143.49 135655 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 674 BRENNTAG BPI632536 89422 17,972.34 BURKE, WILLIAMS & 9,580.00

SORENSEN, LL
135656 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 6286 376337 89920
CALIFORNIA ICE COMPANY 8,148.59
INC
135657 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9195 00-603005 DEPOSIT 89870 CALIFORNIA STATE 1,368.90

DISBURSEMENT
135658 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 455 10/2/26
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 3,299.45
INC
135659 09/30/26 Printed 8991 43873596 90161
135660 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/02/26 1053 CITY OF IMPERIAL PETTY CASH-SPECIAL EVENTS 90300 500.00 135661 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 3029 CLAIREMONT EQUIPMENT RA49376-011 88374 926.94 COMPLETE PAPERLESS 4,650.00

SOLUTIONS
135662 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 3860 4985 90121
135663 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 514 CORE & MAIN LP Z746001 89400 2,955.52 135664 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 132 COSTCO WHOLESALE 49355 90126 114.26 135665 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 1573 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 070135 89748 240.00 DESERT AUTOMOTIVE 325.00

SERVICES INC
135666 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 9207 RO#1158 90204
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, 1,135.49
LLC
135667 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 019 6967400 89954
135668 09/30/26 Printed 314 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 10/2/26 184.85 135669 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 8812 GIDDY UP RANCH 32027 DEPOSIT 89894 200.00 135670 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 6545 GISSELL FRAZIER 10/5/26 - 10/8/26 POLICE BUDGET 301.00

ACADEMY
135671 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 4456 GRAFFIK SCREEN PRINTING 2341 90303 90.51 135672 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 710 GRAINGER 9090621369 90269 2,830.28 GREEN DIAMOND SERVICES 308.60
LLC
135673 09/30/26 Printed 9209 001 90304
GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY 433.97
AG
135674 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 7720 I-111690 90251 135675 09/30/26 Printed 9205 GUILLERMO CASTILLO III 052 89913 1,551.60 135676 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 264 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & SIN067636 90160 1,439.07 135677 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/02/26 3039 HOLTVILLE TRIBUNE 0102391 90074 1,732.50 HOME DEPOT CREDIT 1,298.81

SERVICES
135678 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 2096 7902285 89960
IMPERIAL COUNTY 16,500.00

SHERIFF'S
135679 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 8021 09152026-4 90118 IMPERIAL COUNTY 2,669.42

TRANSPORTATION
135680 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 2914 27-06 90164
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION 11,989.07

DISTRICT
135681 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 028 SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 IMPERIAL POLICE OFFICERS 1,380.00
ASSN.
135682 09/30/26 Printed 102 10/2/26
IMPERIAL TRUSS & LUMBER 1,355.07
CO.
135685 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 3187 B86664 88386
IMPERIAL VALLEY CHRYSLER 930.57
DODGE
135686 09/30/26 Printed 7147 545377 89965

CITY OF IMPERIAL
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IMPERIAL VALLEY 90.00

OCCUPATIONAL M
135687 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 2099 5791 89914
135689 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 6472 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 98261425 89182 250.59 135690 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9178 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 1101427045 90103 4,669.00 135691 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 8644 JESSICA HURTADO 10/2/26 394.62 135692 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9198 JON EDNEY 9996-1230/416 W BARIONI 16.76 135693 09/30/26 Printed 9203 JUAN PABLO VALDIVIA-VERA 9978-3098/498 TRESHILL #129 270.23 135694 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 9213 JUNG SONG 9825-0287/617 HORIZONTE 22.64 K-C WELDING & RENTALS, 162.15
INC.
135695 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 868 232288 88383
135696 09/30/26 Printed 9211 KAREN ANN SR-2026-1017 BALANCE 90309 675.00 135697 09/30/26 Printed 9211 KAREN ANN SR-2026-1017-1 DEPOSIT 90308 675.00 135698 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 2901 KIMBALL MIDWEST 104872557 89967 444.76 135699 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 6632 KORALEEN ENTERPRISES 7560 89413 913.34 LA BRUCHERIE IRRIGATION 3,285.88
SUPPLY
135701 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 1647 339997 90301
LABOR COMPLIANCE 2,032.50

CONSULTANTS
135702 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 5230 4399 90013
135704 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 1996 LEE TIRE CO. 414598 89963 741.27 135705 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 101 LINCOLN LIFE 10/2/26 510.00 135706 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 9202 MARIEL MEZA 9988-0360/537 W BANTA 186.87 135707 09/30/26 Printed 6499 MARIO ROACHO FIESTA 10/17/26 BALANCE 89897 4,750.00 135708 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/02/26 6499 MARIO ROACHO FIESTA 10/17/26 DEPOSIT 89896 4,750.00 135709 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/02/26 6499 MARIO ROACHO TRUNK-TREAT 10/30/26 DEPOSIT 2,250.00 89896
135710 09/30/26 Printed 6499 MARIO ROACHO TRUNK-TREAT 10/30/29 BALANCE 2,250.00 89897
135711 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 2689 MAX SHEFFIELD 10/5/26 - 10/8/26 POLICE MEDIA 301.00

RELATIONS
MEXICAYOTL INDIO 1,400.00

CULTURAL
135712 09/30/26 Printed 9210 206 90305
135713 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9212 MICHAEL DANIEL LYTLE II 9973-0386/116 W 7TH ST#1 55.18 135715 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 8669 NAPA AUTO PARTS 576863 90263 943.00 NC CHILD SUPPORT 264.00

CENTRALIZED
135716 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 8633 10/2/26
135717 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 2295 NEW BORDER TACTICAL, INC A227457 89745 499.99 135718 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 2295 NEW BORDER TACTICAL, INC A227953 90205 32.31 135719 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 4481 O'REILLY 2687-240025 90131 32.17 135720 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9080 OLGA CONTRERAS 9992-0961/218 W 3RD #101 102.49 135721 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9200 OSCAR HINOJOSA LOPEZ 9914-1528/249 PLAYA DEL CARMEN 89.38 135722 09/30/26 Reconciled 09/30/26 3444 OTHON MORA 10/2/26 - 10/6/26 APA CONFERENCE 364.00 135723 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 4562 PET WASTE ELIMINATOR 43535807 90311 387.90 135724 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 7495 POLYDYNE INC. 2069505 90261 14,646.46 PRESTIGE CHEMICAL 723.77

PRODUCTS LLC
135725 09/30/26 Printed 8840 03-01085 88377
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE 6,563.85
COMP
135726 09/30/26 Printed 2782 1044724-10001 OCT 2026 90166 135727 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 2642 R & K AIR CONDITIONING 54716 90030 10,500.00 RETURN TO WORK 420.00

PARTNERS INC
135728 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 3843 31239 89917
135729 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 694 REXEL OF AMERICA, LLC S146331688.001 90114 788.55 135730 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 3786 RINGCENTRAL INC CD_001561864 90130 1,444.06 RISK MANAGEMENT 5,010.00

PROFESSIONALS,
135731 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 7558 260333 89410
135733 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 3526 RSD 3358251-00 90132 282.39 135734 09/30/26 Printed 9199 RUTH PERRY 9819-0295/612 KITTY HAWK 66.93 135735 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 957 SC FUELS IN-0000441825 90022 5,324.49 135736 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 3262 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 154392 OCT 2026 90158 14,692.93 135737 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 135 SOCALGAS 420 S IMPERIAL 8/13-9/14/26 90019 71.39 SOUTHERN COMPUTER 5,325.16

WAREHOUSE
135738 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 9201 INV00878885 90116 135739 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 8721 SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & 1082 90024 745.00

CITY OF IMPERIAL
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135740 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 2365 SPARKLETTS 24671719 091226 878.75 135741 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 3700 SPRINGSHARE LLC 26-R5511 90123 942.00 135742 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 104 TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 542 9/18/26 2,528.50 135743 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 024 THE HOLT GROUP, INC. 26-05-014 90023 88,653.00 135744 09/30/26 Printed 4136 THE RENTAL SHOP 203284 89919 414.00 135745 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 1239 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 72112102990826 89957 125.65 135746 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/02/26 8681 THOMAS GARCIA 9/22/26 - 9/25/26 CAL CITIES 212.50

CONFERENCE
135747 09/30/26 Printed 5774 TOTAL INDUSTRIES INC. PAY APP #6-R1 90050 13,561.25 135748 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 9206 TRI-TECH FORENSICS INC 01394964 89034 1,415.31 135749 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/14/26 058 TROJAN UV 200-50019121 90252 1,298.86 135750 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/08/26 7708 TUCKER MINI STORAGE OCTOBER 2026-UNIT425 89895 270.00 135751 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 8965 TURBO DATA SYSTEMS INC 49627 89749 333.10 135752 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 1934 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 045-579226 90133 2,100.00 135753 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9040 TYPSA INC 24110102 90068 52,731.27 135754 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 6883 ULINE 212647445 89956 412.39 135755 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 8874 URBAN SDK INC. 2316 89712 11,025.00 135756 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 1100 USA BLUEBOOK INV01141889 89408 1,510.32 135757 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 9097 USALCO LLC 910248533 89416 24,614.22 135760 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 615 VALLEY PEST SERVICES, INC 14365995 1,365.00 135761 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/05/26 5674 WAGEWORKS, INC INV9445022 89916 167.20 WESTAIR GASES & 113.75

EQUIPMENT
135762 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 1968 0003058567-00 90264 WHILLOCK CONTRACTING 99,053.56
INC
135763 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/06/26 9197 1818-3 90029
135764 09/30/26 Printed 487 XPRESS LUBE 230776 90265 242.64 135765 09/30/26 Reconciled 09/30/26 7942 YVONNE CORDERO 10/2/26 - 10/6/26 APA CONFERENCE 650.00 ZENON ENVIRONMENTAL 5,561.19
CORP
135766 09/30/26 Reconciled 10/07/26 8559 903986228 90262 135909 10/15/26 Printed 8324 ACCUSOURCEHR, INC 11234989923 271.86 AGGREGATE PRODUCTS, 529.03
INC.
135910 10/15/26 Printed 1021 62688 88391
135911 10/15/26 Printed 9230 ALBERTO TORRES 9813-0099/150 BRANDING IRON 112.45 135912 10/15/26 Printed 8924 ALENE TABER LAW 00126 89147 10,126.67 135913 10/15/26 Printed 9173 ALESHIRE & WYNDER LLP 109667 89149 74,879.58 135914 10/15/26 Printed 9232 ALICE BUSTOS 9926-0030/504 MEADOW 55.51 ALL VALLEY FENCE AND 554.91

MATERIALS
135915 10/15/26 Printed 2357 26-3346 90327
135916 10/15/26 Printed 195 ALLIED WASTE TRASH- SEPTEMBER 2026 90173 186,633.59 135918 10/15/26 Printed 5956 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1MKV-T3D4-791P 90352 10,420.30 135919 10/15/26 Printed 656 AQUA METRIC INV0116478 89438 173.94 135920 10/15/26 Printed 8279 AT&T MOBILITY 287326019818X10042026 7,667.55 135921 10/15/26 Printed 9233 AUTOPRIME COLLISION 1 90044 4,913.00 135922 10/15/26 Printed 7197 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC INUS487739 90225 31,587.91 135923 10/15/26 Printed 9225 BIG BIG POOLS & SPA INC REIMB- PERMIT B26-000505 90077 500.00 135924 10/15/26 Printed 7158 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC. A36998 89437 82.16 135925 10/15/26 Printed 8747 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC. 06J8730277992 118.91 135926 10/15/26 Printed 8296 BRAWLEY ANALYTICAL, INC. 002349 90284 124.50 135927 10/15/26 Printed 674 BRENNTAG BPI635282 89427 5,970.22 CALIFORNIA STATE 1,368.90

DISBURSEMENT
135928 10/15/26 Printed 455 10/16/26
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 357.63
INC
135929 10/15/26 Printed 8991 43981821 900174
135930 10/15/26 Printed 9218 CECILIA E VASQUEZ 9919-8025/286 CANON 80.30 135931 10/15/26 Printed 9028 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 265101301100126 90141 230.00 135932 10/15/26 Printed 7803 CIVICPLUS, LLC 389766 90144 8,348.13 135933 10/15/26 Printed 4338 CODY COLE 10/25/26 - 10/29/26 2026 CALBO 300.75 135934 10/15/26 Printed 8844 COTA'S TACOS 2026-20 90329 900.00 135935 10/15/26 Printed 3135 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, RCS 27IMPCPDN03 90221 1,760.00 135936 10/15/26 Printed 7442 DEANNA CALDWELL 10/19/26 -10/20/26 DUI CHECKPOINT 129.00

CITY OF IMPERIAL
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135937 10/15/26 Printed 9219 DEBRA SELLERS 9310-0613/680 SEQUOIA 128.85 135938 10/15/26 Printed 9220 DEF DOG MUSIC 10302026-1- DEPOSIT 90331 1,912.50 135939 10/15/26 Printed 9220 DEF DOG MUSIC 10302026-1-1 BALANCE 90332 1,912.50 135940 10/15/26 Printed 7257 DENNIS MORITA 10/17/26 - 10/21/26 2026 ICMA 314.00

CONFERENCE
135941 10/15/26 Printed 1084 DISPLAY SALES SO12432 90322 4,111.00 135942 10/15/26 Printed 4049 DIVISION OF THE STATE 3RD QTR JULY-SEP 2026 90169 26.40 135943 10/15/26 Printed 4203 DUDLEYS 14482 90320 405.75 135944 10/15/26 Printed 9228 DULCE MAYORAL 9925-0330/640 LAS DUNAS 293.71 135945 10/15/26 Printed 207 EL CENTRO MOTORS 5257408 90228 494.89 135946 10/15/26 Printed 2191 EMBER HALLER 10/20/26 - 10/24/26 ANNUAL PLDF & 297.00

CLA CONF
ENTERPRISE FLEET 16,789.43

MANAGEMENT,
135947 10/15/26 Printed 8064 575205A-100326 90172
135948 10/15/26 Printed 7629 ERIK CORONA REIMB- HOTEL 9/20-9/24/26 90211 507.12 135949 10/15/26 Printed 7269 ERNESTO ZEPEDA 9419-0101/2425 STAPLETON 91.97 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, 2,759.53
LLC
135950 10/15/26 Printed 019 0916367 90037
135951 10/15/26 Printed 8740 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 175423 90031 1,050.00 FORENSIC DRUG TESTING 99.00

SERVICES
135952 10/15/26 Printed 5134 2026-1990 89926
135953 10/15/26 Printed 314 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 10/16/26 257.85 135954 10/15/26 Printed 7758 G4 CONSTRUCTION REIMB-PERMIT B25-000192 90076 500.00 135955 10/15/26 Printed 5312 GABRIEL VILLAGOMEZ 9321-0008/1641 RODEO 131.24 135956 10/15/26 Printed 710 GRAINGER 9100519116 90277 423.67 135957 10/15/26 Printed 4894 GRANITE DATA SOLUTIONS IN107997-1 90128 7,186.00 GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY 638.57
AG
135958 10/15/26 Printed 7720 I-111699 89451
HEALTH AND HUMAN 184.00

RESOURCE
135959 10/15/26 Printed 8224 E0378609 NOV 2026 89922
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SERVICES
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DEPT.
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HEALTH
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DEPT.
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ACQUISITIONS LL
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DISTRICT
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DISTRICT
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ASSN.
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CO.
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CHEVROLET
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OCCUPATIONAL M
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CENTER
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CITY OF IMPERIAL
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FINANCE
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SUPPLY
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LANDMARK CONSULTANTS, 15,450.00
INC
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CONFERENCE
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CARLSON&RAUTH,
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USA
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COMPANY
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THE REINALT-THOMAS 642.33

CORPORATION
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136041 10/15/26 Printed 8681 THOMAS GARCIA REIMB-NAVY BALL 90400 150.00 136042 10/15/26 Printed 1934 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 045-581064 90142 2,800.00 136050 10/15/26 Printed 5837 U.S. BANK WALMART 9/17/26 90351 18,752.90 136051 10/15/26 Printed 6883 ULINE 213428279 90042 796.63 UNDERGROUND SERVICE 312.97

ALERT OF
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CORP
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MINUTES
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
October 2, 2026
Closed Session
12:30 pm
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Obeso-Martinez at 12:35 p.m.

Present: Council members Burnworth, Tucker, Mayor Pro-Tem Mendoza, Mayor ObesoMartinez, City Manager Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and Human Resources Director Smith.

Council member Amparano and Assistant City Attorney Cuschieri attended the closed session portion of the meeting via Zoom.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: There were none.

Seeing no public comments, the City Council convened in closed session at 12:35 p.m.

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 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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Direction was given to staff.

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Obeso-Martinez adjourned the closed session at 2:00 p.m.

B.3.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-600
Category: Action Item
Department: Police
Department Head: Aaron Reel, Police Chief
Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 837, ESTABLISHING

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION AND USE OF UNMANNED

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS), COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS DRONES, WITHIN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL.

BACKGROUND:

The use of unmanned aircraft systems has increased significantly for recreational, commercial, and public safety purposes. While drone operations are primarily regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), local governments may establish certain regulations addressing activities that affect public safety, privacy, and the use of Cityowned property, provided those regulations do not conflict with federal or state law.

The proposed ordinance would establish a local framework for drone operations within the City of Imperial. The ordinance is intended to promote the safe and responsible use of drones while protecting the privacy, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors.The ordinance may include provisions addressing the takeoff, landing, or operation of drones on or from City-owned property; interference with emergency response and public safety operations; unsafe or reckless drone activity; protection of privacy; operation near City facilities, public events, or other sensitive locations where legally permissible; and appropriate exemptions for law enforcement, fire, emergency services, governmental operations, and other authorized activities.The ordinance would supplement, rather than replace, applicable federal and state regulations governing unmanned aircraft systems. Nothing in the ordinance would authorize the City to regulate matters that are exclusively within the jurisdiction of the FAA or otherwise preempted by federal or state law.

The ordinance was introduced and given its first reading at the City Council meeting of September 16, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

B.3.

REQUESTED ACTION:

Conduct the second reading, waive full reading of the ordinance by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 837, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL ADDING ARTICLE XIII TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE IMPERIAL

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ("DRONES").

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. 2026-19 DRONE REGULATIONS ordinance clean chaptered (2199781.2)

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ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL ADDING ARTICLE XIII TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE IMPERIAL MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ("DRONES")

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Imperial is authorized under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the use of unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), commonly referred to as drones, has increased substantially for recreational, commercial, governmental, and educational purposes; and
WHEREAS, while drones provide significant benefits for photography, surveying, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and other lawful activities, their operation may also present risks to persons, property, public infrastructure, emergency operations, and individual privacy when operated irresponsibly; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that drone operations occurring near public gatherings, critical infrastructure, emergency response activities, parks, public facilities, schools, and other sensitive locations may create unnecessary safety hazards, interfere with governmental operations, or adversely affect the peaceful enjoyment of public spaces; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this Ordinance is not intended to regulate matters exclusively reserved to the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), federal law, or state law, but instead intends to regulate matters within the City's policing powers; and WHEREAS, FAA acknowledges state and local government rights to retain authority in areas such as zoning, land use, privacy, trespass, law enforcement operations, and the management of public property, provided such regulations do not conflict with applicable federal law; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that protecting emergency responders, police and fire operations, public utilities, water and wastewater facilities, civic buildings, parks, recreational facilities, schools, and special events from unsafe drone activity serves an important governmental interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish clear and enforceable local regulations which encourage responsible use while minimizing risks to the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information presented regarding this Ordinance and finds that adoption of this Ordinance is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Imperial.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.

Article XIII is hereby added to Chapter 15 of the Imperial Municipal Code to read as follows:
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ARTICLE XIII - DRONE REGULATIONS
Section 15-100. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of this Article is to effectively regulate unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as “Drones”, operated within the City to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of City residents. The City seeks to implement appropriate regulations of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) pursuant to the City’s police powers and its authority to issue regulations related to zoning, land use, privacy, trespass, and law enforcement operations. All regulations herein are intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and address specific areas of local municipal concern where the operation of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems could cause harm and injury.

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This Article is not intended to restrict persons operating commercial unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems in compliance with all applicable FAA rules and other applicable laws, outside of protected sites. This Article is not intended to restrict persons operating unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems flown strictly for recreational purposes in compliance with all applicable FAA rules and other applicable laws, outside of protected sites.

Federal laws, state laws, and FAA rules and regulations are subject to change. Compliance with this Article may not constitute compliance with current, pending or future, federal laws, state laws or FAA rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of all persons operating, or involved in the operation of, unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems to ensure they follow all the legal duties that may be applicable to their involvement in the operation of any unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems.

This Article is not intended to preempt federal laws, state laws or FAA rules and regulations, but to operate in conjunction with those rules to promote the safe and lawful operation of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems within the City.

SECTION 15-101. Definitions.

For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, or if there is a conflict between a definition of this section and federal or state law, the definition set under federal or state law is controlling:
(A) CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE - Means the City Manager or any agent of the City as designated by the City Manager.
(B) EMERGENCY RESPONDER - Means any person engaged in providing emergency services who is an agent of the City, the County of Imperial, a public agency, a law enforcement agency, the fire department, or a public safety organization. (C) FAA - Means the Federal Aviation Administration.
(D) PERSON - Means and includes any natural person, corporation, company, firm, association, organization, co-partnership, joint venture, trust, business trust, syndicate, estate, receiver,

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society, club, fraternal organization, any group or combination thereof acting as a unit, and any officer, agent, employee, or servant of any of the foregoing. (E) SPECIAL EVENT - Means any event, assembly, or gathering held on public land or openair facility, private property, or commercial or industrial facility, open to the public and intended to attract people. This includes, but is not limited to, sporting events, concerts, festivals, farmer’s markets, and other similar events.
(F) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Means any person authorized under federal, state, or local laws to enforce the laws and regulations of the City of Imperial, the State of California, or the United States of America.
(G) DRONE - Means an unmanned aircraft.
(H) UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - Means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft, as defined by California Government Code § 853.5.
(I) UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM - Means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system, as defined under California Government Code § 853.5. (J) SMALL, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - Means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds at takeoff. This weight includes everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft before and after takeoff, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. (K) SMALL, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM - Means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system, as defined under 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. (L) FOREIGN CIVIL AIRCRAFT - Means any aircraft of foreign registry that is not part of the armed forces of a foreign nation, or a U.S. registered aircraft owned, controlled, or operated by persons who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 375.1.

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(M) DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE - Means a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small, unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under 14 C.F.R. § 107.160, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107. (N) REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATE - Means a certificate issued pursuant to subpart C of 14 C.F.R. § 107 that satisfies all the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 107.65 (See 14 C.F.R. § 107.52 through § 107.59).
(O) REMOTE PILOT - Means a person who holds a remote pilot certificate with a small, unmanned aircraft system rating and has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of a small, unmanned aircraft operation conducted in compliance with all provisions of 14 C.F.R. § 107 and all other federal, state, county, city or other regulations applicable to the date, time, location, and conditions of the small, unmanned aircraft operation.
(P) PERSON MANIPULATING CONTROLS - Means a person other than the remote pilot who is controlling or manipulating the flight or flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.12.
(Q) VISUAL OBSERVER - Means a person who is designated by the remote pilot to assist the remote pilot and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small, unmanned aircraft to see and avoid other air traffic or objects in flight or on the ground, as defined under 14 C.F.R. § 107.3.
(R) VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT - Means the remote pilot, the visual observer (if one is used), and the person manipulating the flight controls (if one is used) of the small, unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight with vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as defined under 14 C.F.R. § 107.31. (S) OPERATION WAIVER - Means the required official documentation, issued by the FAA under 14 C.F.R. § 11, 14 C.F.R. § 107.200, 14 C.F.R. § 107.205, 49 U.S.C.A. § 44807, or other applicable FAA provision, authorizing the operation of an unmanned aircraft in a way that falls outside the permissible operation limitations of federal regulations. An operation waiver is required to operate any unmanned aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more at takeoff, or during flight.

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(T) SPECIAL FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION FOR FOREIGN CIVIL AIRCRAFT - Means the required official documentation, issued by the FAA in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 170.12(c), 14 C.F.R. § 170.13, 14 C.F.R. § 91.715, 14 C.F.R. § 357.11, or other applicable FAA provision, authorizing the operation of a foreign civil aircraft or a U.S. registered aircraft owned, controlled, or operated by persons who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

SECTION 15-102. Operating requirements and restrictions.

No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in a manner that is prohibited by any applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations. In addition to all other applicable laws and regulations, the following shall apply to the operation of drones, unmanned aircrafts, and small, unmanned aircraft within the City of Imperial:
(A) Preflight designation of remote pilot. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.19, a remote pilot must be designated before any flight of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft.
(1) Requirements to qualify as a remote pilot. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.12 and California Public Utilities Code § 21409, no person may act as a remote pilot unless:
(a) That person has a remote pilot certificate with a small, unmanned aircraft rating issued pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 107.52 through § 107.79 and satisfies the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 107.65; or
(b) The person is in possession of a valid FAA-issued operation waiver, or a special flight authorization for foreign civil aircraft, consistent with international standards, authorizing an airman to operate a civil foreign-registered small, unmanned aircraft without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate with a small, unmanned aircraft system rating.
(2) Inspection of remote pilot certificate. A remote pilot, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system must have their remote pilot certificate, with a small UAS rating and identification containing the information listed at

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14 C.F.R. § 107.67(b)(1) - (3), in that person's physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, and authorized representative of the agencies identified in 14 C.F.R. § 107.7, California Public Utilities Codes § 21410, § 21252, and all other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
(3) Inspection of operation waiver. A remote pilot, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system under an operation waiver, or a special flight authorization for foreign civil aircraft, must have the operation waiver in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107, California Public Utilities Codes § 21410, § 21252, and all other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
(4) General duties of a remote pilot. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.19, a remote pilot has the following duties:
(a) The remote pilot is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of the small, unmanned aircraft system.
(b) The remote pilot must ensure that the small, unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other people, other aircraft, or other property in the event of a loss of control of the small, unmanned aircraft for any reason.
(c) The remote pilot must ensure that the drone or small, unmanned operation complies with all applicable regulations of this chapter and all applicable FAA regulations. (d) The remote pilot must have the ability to direct the small, unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this chapter. (B) Inspection, testing and demonstration before operation. The remote pilot, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system must, upon request of law enforcement, allow any test or inspection of the small, unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot , the person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system, and, if applicable, the visual observer to

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determine compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.7.
(C) Preflight remote pilot procedure. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.49, before any flight of a small, unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot must do each of the following:
(1) The remote pilot must assess the operating environment, considering risks to persons and property in the immediate vicinity both on the surface and in the air. This assessment must include:
(a) Local weather conditions; and
(b) Local airspace and any flight restrictions; and
(c) The location of persons and property on the surface; and (d) Other ground hazards.
(2) The remote pilot must ensure that all persons directly participating in the small, unmanned aircraft operation are informed about the operating conditions, emergency procedures, contingency procedures, roles and responsibilities, and potential hazards; and (3) The remote pilot must ensure that all control links between the ground control station and the small, unmanned aircraft are working properly; and
(4) If the small, unmanned aircraft is powered, the remote pilot must ensure that there is enough available power for the small, unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time; and
(5) The remote pilot must ensure that any object attached or carried by the small, unmanned aircraft is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft; and
(6) If the operation is conducted over human beings, the remote pilot must ensure that the aircraft meets the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 107.110, § 107.120(a), § 107.130(a), or § 107.140, as applicable; and
(7) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.15, no person may operate a civil small, unmanned aircraft system unless it is in a condition for safe operation. Before each flight, the remote

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pilot must check the small, unmanned aircraft system to determine whether it is in a condition for safe operation.
(D) Person manipulating controls. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.12, no person may manipulate the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system unless:
(1) That person has a remote pilot certificate with a small, unmanned aircraft rating issued pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 107.52 through § 107.79 and satisfies the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 107.65; or
(2) That person is under the direct supervision of a remote pilot and the remote pilot can immediately take direct control of the flight of the small, unmanned aircraft. (E) Use of a visual observer. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.33, if a visual observer is used during the aircraft operation, all the following requirements must be met:
(1) The remote pilot, the person manipulating the flight controls of the small, unmanned aircraft system, and the visual observer must always maintain effective communication with each other.
(2) The remote pilot must ensure that the visual observer is able to maintain a continuous visual line of sight of the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight with vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.31. (3) The remote pilot, the person manipulating the flight controls of the small, unmanned aircraft system, and the visual observer must coordinate to do the following:
(a) Scan the airspace where the small, unmanned aircraft is operating for any potential collision hazard; and
(b) Maintain awareness of the position of the small, unmanned aircraft through direct visual observation.
(F) General operation requirements during flight. The remote pilot, and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small, unmanned aircraft system, must comply with the operating regulations under 14 C.F.R. § 107 et seq., and all other applicable FAA regulations when operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft, including:

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(1) Required certification and registration. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.13, a person operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft , for purposes of flight, must ensure the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft complies with all applicable FAA certification and registration requirements, including but not limited to the provisions of 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(2) and California Public Utilities Code § 21411. (2) Operation limitations during flight. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.51 and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, a remote pilot, and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small, unmanned aircraft system, must comply with the following operating limitations when operating a small, unmanned aircraft system:
(a) The groundspeed of the small, unmanned aircraft may not exceed 87 knots (100 miles per hour).
(b) The altitude of the small, unmanned aircraft cannot be higher than 400 feet above ground level, unless the small, unmanned aircraft is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure; and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit.
(c) The minimum flight visibility, as observed from the location of the control station, must be no less than three statute miles. For purposes of this section, “flight visibility” means the average slant distance from the control station at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.
(d) The minimum distance of the small, unmanned aircraft from clouds must be no less than 400 feet below the cloud and 2,000 feet horizontally from the cloud. (3) Medical condition. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.17, no person may manipulate the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system or act as a remote pilot, visual observer, or direct participant in the operation of the small, unmanned aircraft if they have a physical or mental condition which would interfere with the safe operation. (4) Alcohol or drugs. No person may manipulate the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system, or act as a remote pilot , or a visual observer within eight hours after the

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consumption of any alcoholic beverage; while under the influence of alcohol; while using any drug that affects the person's faculties in a way contrary to safety; or while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.27, 14 C.F.R. § 91.17 and California Public Utilities Codes § 21407.1, § 21415.
(a) Submission to testing related to alcohol or drugs. A person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system or acting as a remote pilot or visual observer shall, upon request of a law enforcement officer, submit to a test to indicate the alcohol concentration in the blood or breath, or the presence of any drug in the blood, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.59, 14 C.F.R. § 91.17, and California Public Utilities Codes § 21407.2 and § 21252.
(b) Refusal of testing. The law enforcement officer requesting a person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system or acting as a remote pilot or visual observer to submit to a chemical test of the blood, breath, or urine in accordance with this section, shall report the information to Federal Aviation Administration for appropriate administrative action in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.57, 14 C.F.R. § 107.59, 14 C.F.R. § 91.17, and California Public Utilities Codes § 21407.2. (5) Operation of multiple unmanned aircraft. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.35, a person may not manipulate flight controls or act as a remote pilot or visual observer in the operation of more than one drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft at the same time, unless the operation is in accordance with a valid operation waiver. (6) Operation near aircraft. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.37, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard. Each aircraft must yield the right of way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles. Yielding the right of way means that the aircraft must give way to the aircraft or vehicle and may not pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear.
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small, unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport or heliport. This is inclusive of any and all areas identified as belonging to the Imperial County Airport, which is a county-owned public-use airport within the boundaries of the City of Imperial, and is mostly used for general aviation, military, and passenger services.
(8) Operation in certain airspace. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.41, and all other applicable FAA regulations, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport (which includes the Imperial County Airport) unless that person has prior authorization. (a) Class B, C, D, and E airspace are defined under 14 C.F.R. § 71. (9) Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen. A person acting as a remote pilot must comply with the provisions of 14 C.F.R. § 91.137 through § 91.145 and 14 C.F.R. § 99.7.
(10) Carriage of hazardous materials. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.36, a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft may not carry hazardous material as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 171.8.
(11) Operation from a moving aircraft or vehicle. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.25, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft from a moving aircraft. Additionally, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft from a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless:
(a) The small, unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire; or (b) The operation is done in compliance with a valid operation waiver. (G) Operations over human beings. Except as provided in 14 C.F.R. § 107.39(a), § 107.39(b) and § 107.145, a remote pilot may conduct operations over human beings only in accordance with the following, as applicable: 14 C.F.R. § 107.110 for Category 1 operations; 14 C.F.R. § 107.115 and 14 C.F.R. § 107.120 for Category 2 operations; 14 C.F.R. §. 107.125 and 14

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C.F.R. § 107.130 for Category 3 operations; or 14 C.F.R. § 107.140 for Category 4 operations.
(1) Operation over human beings. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 107.39, no person may operate a small, unmanned aircraft over a human being unless:
(a) The human being is directly participating in operations of small, unmanned aircraft; or (b) That human being is located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small, unmanned aircraft; or (c) The operation meets the requirements of at least one of the operational categories specified in 14 C.F.R. § 107.100-165; or
(d) The operation is done in compliance with a valid operation waiver. (2) Operation over human beings in moving vehicles. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 107.145, no person may operate a small, unmanned aircraft over a human being located inside a moving vehicle unless the following conditions are met:
(a) The operation occurs in accordance with § 107.110 for Category 1 operations; § 107.115 for Category 2 operations; § 107.125 for Category 3 operations; or § 107.140 for Category 4 operations.
(b) For an operation under Category 1, Category 2, or Category 3, the small, unmanned aircraft, throughout the operation must remain within or over a closed-or restricted access site, and all human beings located inside a moving vehicle within the closed-or restricted-access site must be on notice that a small, unmanned aircraft may fly over them; or must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles. (c) For a Category 4 operation, the small, unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA and be operated in accordance with the operating limitations approved by the FAA.
(3) Category 1 operations - 14 C.F.R. § 107.110.
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everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft, and does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin upon impact with a human being.
(b) No remote pilot may operate a small, unmanned aircraft in sustained flight over openair assemblies of human beings unless the operation meets the requirements of either 14 C.F.R. § 89.110 or 14 C.F.R. § 89.115(a).
(4) Category 2 operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.120, to be eligible for use in Category 2 operations, the small, unmanned aircraft must be designed, produced, or modified such that it meets all the following requirements:
(a) Characteristics. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(a), the small, unmanned aircraft will not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of injury caused by a transfer of 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object; does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin upon impact with a human being; and does not contain any safety defects. (b) Labeling. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(b)(1), the small, unmanned aircraft must display a label on the small, unmanned aircraft indicating eligibility to conduct Category 2 operations. The label must be in English and be legible, prominent, and permanently affixed to the small, unmanned aircraft.
(c) Compliance. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(b)(2) and (3), the small, unmanned aircraft must meet the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(b) and have the necessary declaration of compliance.
(d) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.115, A remote pilot must use a small, unmanned aircraft that is eligible for Category 2 operations pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(a); and is listed on an FAA accepted declaration of compliance as eligible for Category 2 operations in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.160; and is labeled as eligible to conduct Category 2 operations in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.120(b)(1).

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(e) Operation requirements. No remote pilot may operate a small, unmanned aircraft in sustained flight over open-air assemblies of human beings unless the operation meets the requirements of either 14 C.F.R. § 89.110 or 14 C.F.R. § 89.115(a). (5) Category 3 operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.130, to be eligible for use in Category 3 operations, the small, unmanned aircraft must be designed, produced, or modified such that it meets the following requirements:
(a) Characteristics. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.130(a), the small, unmanned aircraft will not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of the injury caused by a transfer of 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object; does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin upon impact with a human being; and does not contain any safety defects.
(b) Labeling. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.130(b)(1), the small, unmanned aircraft must display a label on the small, unmanned aircraft indicating eligibility to conduct Category 3 operations. The label must be in English and be legible, prominent, and permanently affixed to the small, unmanned aircraft.
(c) Compliance. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.130(b)(2) and (3), the small, unmanned aircraft must meet the requirements of 14 C.F.R. 107.130(b) and have the necessary declaration of compliance.
(d) Operation requirements. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.125, to conduct Category 3 operations, a remote pilot must use a small, unmanned aircraft that is eligible for Category 3 operations pursuant to § 107.130(a); is listed on an FAAaccepted declaration of compliance as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.160; and is labeled as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.130(b)(1).
(e) Operation limitations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.125, to conduct Category 3 operations, a remote pilot must not operate the small unmanned aircraft over open-air assemblies of human beings; and may only operate above any human being if the operation is within or over a closed-or restricted-access site and all human beings

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located within the closed-or restricted-access site must be on notice that a small, unmanned aircraft may fly over them; or the small, unmanned aircraft does not maintain sustained flight over any human being unless that human being is directly participating in the operation of the small, unmanned aircraft ; or is located under a covered structure, or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small, unmanned aircraft.
(6) Labeling by remote pilot for Category 2 and Category 3 operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.135, if a Category 2 or Category 3 label affixed to a small, unmanned aircraft is damaged, destroyed, or missing, a remote pilot must label the aircraft in English such that the label is legible, prominent, and will remain on the small, unmanned aircraft for the duration of the operation before conducting operations over human beings.

The label must correctly identify the category or categories of operation over human beings that the small, unmanned aircraft is qualified to conduct in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.100 through 14 C.F.R. § 107.165.
(7) Category 4 operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.140, to be eligible for use in Category 4 operations over human beings, the small, unmanned aircraft must meet the following requirements:
(a) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(b), the small, unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA and be operated in accordance with the operating limitations approved by the FAA.
(b) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(b)(3) and 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(b)(c), the owner of the small, unmanned aircraft must have maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, or inspections performed on the small, unmanned aircraft in compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.140, and the owner must maintain all records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed on the aircraft. (c) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(d), compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 43 and part 14 C.F.R. § 91.401 through 14 C.F.R. § 91.421, fulfills the requirements in paragraphs 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(b)(3) and 14 C.F.R. § 107.140(c).

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(8) Operating in multiple categories. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.150, a small, unmanned aircraft system may be eligible for one or more categories of operation over human beings under this subpart, if a remote pilot cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations.
(H) Night operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.29, no person may operate a small, unmanned aircraft at night unless:
(1) The remote pilot of the small, unmanned aircraft has completed an initial knowledge test or training, as applicable, under 14 C.F.R. § 107.65 after April 6, 2021; and (2) The small, unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least three statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if they determine that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so; or (3) The person is operating under a valid operation waiver issued after May 17, 2021. (I) Twilight operations. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.29, no person may operate a small, unmanned aircraft during civil twilight unless:
(1) The small, unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least three statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if they determine that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so. (2) For purposes of this section, civil twilight is 30 minutes before official sunrise and 30 minutes after official sunset.
(J) Hazardous operation. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.15 and California Public Utilities Code § 21407, no person may:
(1) Operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in a careless or reckless manner to endanger the life or property of another.
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(3) Hazardous operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft includes any operation in violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft without the required certification, registration, operation waiver, permit, written authorization, records, or other necessary documentation for the operation of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft under the circumstances. (4) In any proceeding charging operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless, may consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.
(5) No person may continue flight of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft when they know or have reason to know that the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft is no longer in a condition for safe operation. (K) Invasion of privacy. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in a manner that violates an individual's reasonable expectation of privacy, as set forth by all applicable state laws, or record or transmit any visual image, sound recording, or other physical impression of any person or private real property located in the City of Imperial under circumstances in which the subject person or owner of the subject real property has a reasonable expectation of privacy, including, but not limited to, inside the premises or curtilage of a private residence, office, or hotel room, or inside an enclosed yard or exterior deck. (See California Civil Code § 1708.8.) (L) Interference with personnel at the scene of an emergency. In accordance with California Penal Code § 402, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft, within the City of Imperial, in a manner that impedes the activities of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical, or other emergency personnel, or military personnel coping with an emergency in the course of their duties during the time it is necessary for emergency vehicles or those personnel to be at the scene of the emergency or to be moving to or from the scene of the emergency for the purpose of protecting lives or property, unless it is part of the duties of that person's employment to operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft to view that scene or those activities.

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(M) Weapons. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft, within the City of Imperial, that contains, or has affixed or attached to it, hazardous materials, a weapon, a firearm, a bb device, an explosive, a device, or container assembled for the purpose of causing an explosion, or any other item that may be used as a weapon. (N) Public areas. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft, within the City of Imperial, over any public street, park, sidewalk, hiking trail, railway, parking lots or any other public areas in the City of Imperial where people or vehicles travel or gather, unless the operation is in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
(O) Private property. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above any private property unless:
(1) The operation is conducted in compliance with the express written consent of the property owner, or if the property is being rented, with the express written consent of the current tenant of the property.
(2) Any operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft over private property must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. (P) Commercial property. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above any commercial property unless:
(1) The operation is conducted with the express written consent of the property owner, or if the property is being rented, with the express written consent of the current tenant of the property.
(2) Any operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft over commercial property must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. (Q) Injury. Any person who causes injury to another person while operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following:
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(2) The operator shall give the operator's name and current residential address to the City's Police Department and shall also present a valid and unexpired form of identification issued by the United States federal government, a state government, or foreign government.
(3) The operator shall render to any person injured during the incident reasonable assistance, including transporting, or planning for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person. (4) Each failure to report injury to another person as required by this section shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter.
(5) Compliance with this section does not constitute compliance with any other reporting requirements or mandatory duties required under federal, state, or local laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of all persons involved in any operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft to ensure they follow all applicable legal duties that may be applicable to their role in the operation of any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft.
(R) Property damage. Any person who causes damage to the property of another person while operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following:
(1) The operator of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall immediately locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the damaged property; and (2) Provide the owner or person in charge of the damaged property with the full name and address of the operator and owner of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft involved; and
(3) Upon request, the operator of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall also present the owner or person in charge of the damaged property with all the following applicable information:

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(a) The operator's remote pilot certificate; or
(b) Proof the operator has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test described in subsection 49 U.S.C. § 44809(g); or
(c) A valid operation waiver; or
(d) Other documentation authorizing the operation of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft involved; and
(e) The registration and identification information of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft involved; and
(f) A valid and unexpired form of identification issued by the United States federal government, a state government, or foreign government.
(g) The information presented shall include the current residence address of the operator and owner of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft involved. (4) If the operator of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft is unable to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the damaged property they shall leave in a conspicuous place on the property damaged a written notice giving the name and address of the operator and of the owner of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft involved and a statement of the circumstances thereof. The operator must also provide this information to the City's Police Department within 24 hours of the incident. (5) The operator of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall take reasonable steps to determine the value of the damage and if the value of the damage to the property involved exceeds $1,000, the operator shall notify the City's Police Department within 24 hours of determining, or being informed of, the value of the damage. (6) Each failure to report an incident of property damage as required by this section shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter.
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unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft to ensure they follow all applicable legal duties that may be applicable to their role in the operation of any operation of a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft.
(S) No Fly proclamations. The City Manager, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, or their respective designees may issue "No Fly" proclamations prohibiting drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operations in the City of Imperial as necessary to protect public safety. No Fly proclamations shall specify the locations, dates, and times that drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operations are prohibited and shall be posted on the City's website, social media accounts, at City Hall, at the Police Department, or any combination thereof. Operators of drones, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft are required to verify whether a No-Fly proclamation is in effect prior to initiating drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operations. No-Fly proclamations may be imposed citywide or limited to certain areas and may be in effect for certain times or for certain dates in their entirety, as necessary to protect public safety. It is a violation to operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft during No-Fly hours, or to fail to immediately cease drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operations after being notified by law enforcement or an agent of a public safety agency that a No-Fly restriction is in effect.

SECTION 15-103. Protected sites.
(A) Operations in protected sites. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.45, no person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the use or controlling agency, as appropriate. (1) City government buildings. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any city government building, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the city manager or primary administrator of the building.

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(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer, the chief administrator of the building, City Manager, or other designated representative of the City of Imperial.
(2) City hall. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of City Hall, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the City Manager or other designated representative of the City of Imperial.
(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer, the chief administrator of the building, the City Manager or the designated representative of the City of Imperial.
(3) Courts. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any courthouse or courthouse facilities that are operated, controlled, owned, operated, or managed by the State of California, the Judicial Council of California, or United States Government unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the designated representative of the State of California or the Judicial Council of California. (c) The remote pilot must have the written authorization of the designated representative of the State of California or the Judicial Council of California in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer, judge or commissioner of the courthouse, or the designated representative of the State of California or the Judicial Council of California.

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(4) Police station(s). No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any Imperial police station, structure, or facility, unless:
(a) The operation is following all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and
(b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the Police Chief or the designated representative of the Imperial Police Department. (c) The remote pilot must have the written authorization of the Police Chief, or the designated representative of the Imperial Police Department, in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the Imperial Police Department. (5) Fire station(s). No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any fire station, structure, or facility, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the Fire Department. (c) The remote pilot must have the written authorization of the Fire Department in their physical possession and be readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the Fire Department. (6) Schools. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any school building, property, or facility unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the principal or superintendent of the school.
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upon the request of any law enforcement officer, school staff, or representative of the school or school district.
(7) Public utility facilities. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any public utility facility, including, but not limited to, any water, sewage, or electric generating facility, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the public utility facility. (c) The remote pilot must have written authorization of the public utility facility in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the public utility facility. (8) Communication and utility lines. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any cell tower, overhead wire, cable, conveyor, or similar equipment for the transmission of sounds, signal, heat, light, power, utility, or data, within the city, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the chief administrator of the equipment.
(c) The remote pilot must have the written authorization of the chief administrator of the equipment in their physical possession and be readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer, or chief administrator of the equipment.
(9) Religious institutions. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any place of worship, building, facility, or property owned, rented or operated by a religious institution, unless:
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(b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the designated representative of the religious institution.
(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization of the designated representative of the religious institution in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the religious institution.
(10) County buildings. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any building, property, or facilities that are operated, controlled, owned, or managed by the County of Imperial, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the designated representative of the County of Imperial.
(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization of the designated representative of the County of Imperial in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or employee of the County of Imperial.
(11) State buildings. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any building, property, or facilities that are operated, controlled, owned, or managed by the State of California, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the designated representative of the State of California.
(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization of the State of California in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the State of California.

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(12) Federal buildings. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any building, property, or facilities that are operated, controlled, owned, or managed by the United States of America, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the designated representative of the United States of America.
(c) The remote pilot must have the written authorization of the designated representative of the United States of America in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer or representative of the United States of America.
(13) Special events. No person may operate a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft above or within a 400-foot horizontal distance of any special event held in the city, unless:
(a) The operation follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and (b) Is operating in compliance with the written authorization of the City Manager or their designee.
(c) The remote pilot must have written authorization of the city Manager or their designee in their physical possession and readily accessible to present for inspection, upon the request of any law enforcement officer, the City Manager or their designee.

SECTION 15-104. Exemptions.
(A) In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 48.15 and 49 U.S.C.A. § 44809, a person may operate a drone or unmanned aircraft in the City of Imperial without specific certification or operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration if the operation adheres to the following limitations:
(1) The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes.

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(2) The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a communitybased organization's set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.
(3) The aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator. (4) The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft.
(5) In Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport, the operator obtains prior authorization from the Administrator or designee before operating and complies with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions.
(6) In Class G airspace, the aircraft is flown from the surface to not more than 400 feet above ground level and complies with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions. (7) The operator has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test described in subsection 49 U.S.C. § 44809(g) and maintains proof of test passage to be made available to the Administrator or law enforcement upon request.
(B) Drone or unmanned aircraft operations that do not comply with all requirements in this section must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations generally applicable to drones, unmanned aircraft, and small, unmanned aircraft, including but not limited to registration requirements, and obtaining operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration.
(C) The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft that is used or operated on behalf of the City or any law enforcement, public safety, emergency service or government agency in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
(D) The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any aircraft that is used or operated on behalf of the Armed Forces of the United States.

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SECTION 15-105. Commercial operations.
(A) In addition to the other requirements of this Article, commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operators must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations while operating within the City.
(B) A business license must be obtained from the city before commencing any commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft activities within the city. If commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft activities involve operating in, or passing through, multiple jurisdictions, the commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operator is responsible for paying the proportionate business license fees and taxes due to the city for the proportion of operations occurring within the limits of the city and its airspace.
(C) Commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operators must submit a request for approval for at least ten business days to the City before commencing any commercial drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operations. The request for approval must include each of the following:
(1) The intended flight plan; and
(2) The date of the operation; and
(3) If the operation is done during the day or night; and (4) If the operation is done over human beings; and
(5) If the operation is done over vehicles; and
(6) Any FAA approved operation waiver; and
(7) Number of drones, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft; and (8) All required registration, identification and certification numbers for all drones, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft being used during the operation; and (9) The full names of all remote pilots, visual observers (if used), or persons manipulating controls (if used); and

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(10) A copy of all remote pilot certificates for all remote pilots participating in the operation.
(D) Before approval the remote pilot, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system must, upon request of the City, allow any test or inspection of the small, unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot , the person manipulating the flight controls of a small, unmanned aircraft system, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and this Article, in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 107.7 and 14 C.F.R. § 107.45.

SECTION 15-106. Enforcement.
(A) Any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft operated in violation of any provision of this Article is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. (B) Any unmanned aircraft system, or small, unmanned aircraft system operated in violation of any provision of this Article is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. (C) Any party who engages in a violation of this Article, or who owns, possesses, manages, controls, operates, or has charge of any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft in violation of this Article, shall be subject to the penalties and remedies provided by this Article.
(D) Any violation of this Article shall constitute a separate offense for each day the violation occurs or persists.
(E) Any person in violation of any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and by imprisonment of up to six months in jail. (F) Any person in violation of any provision of this Article shall be punishable by an administrative fine of up to $1,000 per offense per day. (G) Any intentional injury or property damage caused while operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft, that is otherwise in compliance with the applicable

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provisions of this Article and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, shall constitute a violation of this Article.
(H) Any injury or property damage caused while operating a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small unmanned aircraft, that is not in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Article and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, shall constitute a violation of this Article.
(I) Upon any violation of this Article, the City Manager's Designee, any Emergency Responder, or any other law enforcement officer (collectively "Officer") shall be authorized to use reasonable force during the lawful performance of their duties to cause any violating drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft to land on the ground. Neither the City, nor the Officers involved, shall be liable for any damage to a drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft caused by an Officer if such damage was reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this Article. (See California Penal Code § 402, California Government Codes § 820.2, § 853 and § 853.1)
(J) Neither the City, nor any Emergency Responders involved, shall be liable for any damage to any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft caused by an Emergency Responder while performing emergency services if such damage was reasonably necessary to ensure unhindered performance of emergency services. (See California Government Codes § 820.2, § 853 and § 853.1)
(K) Any drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft found to be operated in violation of this Article may be impounded and held as evidence in any enforcement proceeding, including a proceeding brought under this Article. Any impounded drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft will be returned at the conclusion of any enforcement proceeding upon payment to the City of an impound fee as set forth by separate resolution. (L) The expenses of seizing, eradicating, destroying, or taking remedial action with respect to any impounded drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft shall be recoverable from the owner and operator of the drone, unmanned aircraft, or small, unmanned aircraft.

Proof of liability for any forfeiture petition under this Article shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.

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(M) These penalties and remedies are cumulative, and in addition to any other penalties and remedies available to the city.”
SECTION 2. Severability
If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance, or the application to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

SECTION 3. CEQA
The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") due to there being no potential for the resulting in the physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately.

SECTION 4. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be codified in the Imperial Municipal Code.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED
by the City Council of the City of Imperial, California, on the ___ day of ________, 2026

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CITY COUNCIL
lda Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza Mayor Pro-Tem
James'l-ucker Councilmember
Katie Burnrvorth - Councilmember
Robert Amparano - Councilmember
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CI'IY CLERK
Kristina M. Shields
October 9.2026 CITY MANACER
l)ennis H. Morita
Califomia Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Letter of Support and Co-Applicant Commitment - "Stay Cool Imperial Valley:

Working Together for a Cooler Tomorrow"
Dear Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Review Committee On behal,f of the City of lmperiat, I am pteased to express our strong support for The Becoming Project's apptication to the Extreme Heat and Community Resitience Program for the regiona[ "Stay Coo[ lmperiaI Vattey: Working Together for a Cooter Tomorrow" project.

The City of lmperial, is futl.y committed to imptementing heat resitiency improvements through the Extreme Heat Community Resitience Program. ln cotlaboration with our partner cities and Extreme Heat Community Resitience Program, the City of lmperiaI proposes the instaLtation of shade structures and a misting system at the City of lmperial Library and Adjacent Eager Park. With extreme heat events continuing to increase in frequency and severity, these enhancements are essentiatto protecting pubtic heatth, improving outdoor comfort, and ensuring equitabte access to cooting resources for at[ members of our community.

As part of this project, the City wit[ instat[ durabte, strategicatty ptaced shade structures in high-use areas of the park and library. lnctuded with shade structure at the library is an efficient misting system designed to reduce ambient temperatures and provide immediate retief for visitors during hot weather.

The City Library currentty acts as the City's official. cooting center during hot weather days.

The Library provides air-conditioned indoor space, drinking water, and seating for al,t members of the pubtic, inctuding vutnerabte poputations such as seniors, young chitdren, and unhoused residents. The [ibrary's rote as a cooting center is a criticaI component of the 42O SOUrH lMPCitAr AVINU€ . tMprRtAr, CA g2251 . rrr (760) ]55-4371 . fAx (760) ]55-4718 . wwtr.tMplRrAt .c^.6ov

City's overau heat response strategy, and the proposed improvements witl strengthen its capacity to serve the community safety and effectivety.

These added measures to Eager Park and the City Library's exterior gathering spaces wit[ create a more comfortab[e environment for residents who rety on these facitities during periods of etevated temperatures. This inctudes our senior poputation, who frequently use the Library's Senior Garden but are often unabte to enjoy this outdoor area on extremety hot days.

The City of lmperiaI is committed to supporting this project through staff resources, coordination across departments, community outreach, and ongoing maintenance of the shade structures and misting systems. We recognize the importance of long-term resilience and wit[ ensure that these improvements remain functiona[, accessibte, and beneficiat for years to come.

We appreciate your consideration of our apptication and look forward to the opportunity to partner with your organization to advance heat resiliency efforts in our community. .Jras,M7rrfi,alda Obeso-Martinez,
Mayor, City of lmperia[

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-592
Category: Action Item
Department: Community Development
Department Head: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

1. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PRAMIRA, INC.

2. AUTHORIZE 10% CONTINGENCY
BACKGROUND:

On May 20, 2026, the Community Development Department was directed by City Council per Agenda Item C-3 to seek Bids for the EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE PHASE II & III Project, so our department conducted a competitive BID process for the above-referenced project. The scope of the work includes the installation of two (2) EV charging stations located at the City of Imperial Transit Center (APN 063-130-008).

See attached Exhibit 1 (“Project Scope”) for detail.

Staff released a BID published in the City Website, Holtville Tribune, Calexico Chronicle, Imperial Valley Weekly and several planrooms.

The following three (3) Bids were received during the formal bidding process:

1. Pramira, Inc. _______________ $297,978.73

2. Valor Construction____________$319,366.00

3. Rove Engineering, Inc._________$505,314.00
See attached Exhibit 2 (“BID Opening Act”) for details.

After carefully reviewing said Bids, it was determined that Pramira, Inc., was the lowest responsive bidder. Staff is recommending the contract be awarded to Pramira, Inc.

A 10% contingency ($29,797.88) is recommended to cover unforeseen conditions and minor cost adjustments, including potential unexpected underground conditions. This will provide financial flexibility to help ensure the project is completed on time and reduce the likelihood of project delays.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

CIP No. 837
$616,841 from Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Funds
$79,997.00 from Local Funds
REQUESTED ACTION:

Award a construction contract to PRAMIRA, Inc in the amount of $297,978.73 and authorize a 10% contingency.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. CRP_Phase II_III_Plans_Exhibit 1

2. Bid Opening Form Exhibit 2

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ELECTRICAL WORK KEYNOTES - PHASE II
A INSTALL ONE (1) BTC POWER 180KW AIO DC FAST CHARGER (500A-CCS1/500A-CCS1, LIQUID-COOLED, RFID, PAYTER P68) PER DETAIL # 1. BTC CHARGER TO BE MOUNTED ON 60"L x 40"W x 6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB.

CONCRETE SHALL BE 4,500 PSI. SEE DETAIL 1 ON SHEET C-4.

B UNDERGROUND FEEDER: INSTALL TWO (2) 3" DIA. PVC SCHEDULE 40, 90-DEGREE C RATED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.

SEE DETAIL 2 ON SHEET C-4 FOR INSTALLATION DETAILS.

C SAWCUT AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT FOR THE FULL DEPTH OF THE ASPHALT.

REPLACE PAVEMENT PER DETAIL 4 ON SHEET C-4.

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OVER INFORMATION ILLUSTRATED ON CIVIL PLANS C-1 THRU C-5.

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ELECTRICAL WORK KEYNOTES - EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
E1 EXISTING BTC POWER 180KW AIO DC FAST CHARGER (500A-CCS1/500A-CCS1, LIQUID-COOLED, RFID, PAYTER P68) TO REMAIN BTC CHARGER MOUNTED ON 60"L x 40"W x 6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB.

E2 EXISTING UNDERGROUND FEEDER TO REMAIN: THREE (3) 3" DIA. PVC SCHEDULE 40, 90-DEGREE C RATED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.

E3 EXISTING SPARE UNDERGROUND FEEDER TO REMAIN: THREE (3) 3" DIA. PVC SCHEDULE 40, 90-DEGREE C RATED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT WITH CAPPED STUB-OUT WERE INSTALLED FOR FUTURE EV CHARGERS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REFER TO DETAIL 2 ON SHEET C-4.

E4 EXISTING RESA BRAND SWITCHGEAR WITH RECERTIFIED EATON CIRCUIT BREAKERS; 1200A UTILITY SERVICE, UGPS, CT/METER COMPARTMENT, MAIN BREAKER WITH GFI, 480/277, 3P 4W, 30KAIC MIN, NEMA3R; FREE STANDING; 2 SECTION WITH FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION BREAKERS 4) 300/3 TO REMAIN.

SWITCHGEAR MOUNTED ON 60"L x 40"W x 6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB.

E5 EXISTING E5-T (13” X 24”) TRAFFIC-RATED PULL BOX BY J&R CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC TO REMAIN.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REFER TO DETAIL 3 ON SHEET C-4.

E6 EXISTING PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO REMAIN.

E7 EXISTING IID UNDERGROUND PRIMARY CONDUCTORS TO REMAIN. SEE IID DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DETAILS.

ELECTRICAL WORK KEYNOTES - PHASE III
D INSTALL ONE (1) BTC POWER 180KW AIO DC FAST CHARGER (500A-CCS1/500A-CCS1, LIQUID-COOLED, RFID, PAYTER P68) PER DETAIL # 1. BTC CHARGER TO BE MOUNTED ON 60"L x 40"W x 6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB.

CONCRETE SHALL BE 4,500 PSI. SEE DETAIL 1 ON SHEET C-4.

E UNDERGROUND FEEDER: INSTALL ONE (1) 3" DIA. PVC SCHEDULE 40, 90-DEGREE C RATED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.

SEE DETAIL 2 ON SHEET C-4 FOR INSTALLATION DETAILS.

F SAWCUT AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT FOR THE FULL DEPTH OF THE ASPHALT.

REPLACE PAVEMENT PER DETAIL 4 ON SHEET C-4.

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1 SAWCUT AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT FOR THE FULL DEPTH OF THE ASPHALT. REPLACE PAVEMENT PER DETAIL 4 ON SHEET C-4 2 EXCAVATE TRENCH 30" DEEP x 24" WIDE TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND FEEDERS. INCLUDES BACKFILLING TRENCH PER DETAIL 2 ON SHEET C-4.
3 REMOVE ANY/ALL CONFLICTING STRIPING. CONTRACTOR MUST REMOVE OLD MARKINGS BEFORE NEW ONES ARE INSTALLED. 4 INSTALL THERMOPLASTIC ROAD MARKING/STRIPING.
5 SAWCUT CONCRETE AND REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING CURB & GUTTER AND SIDEWALK. REPLACE WITH AND CONSTRUCT NEW CASE C ADA RAMP PER CALTRANS STANDARD A88A.
6 INSTALL NEW ACCESSIBLE EVCS VEHICLE SPACE SIGN PER DETAIL ON THIS SHEET.

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VAN ACCESSIBLE EV CHARGING STALL PER CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, TITLE 24, PART 2, CHAPTER 11B. EVCS SIGN PER SIGN DETAIL.

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UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES & USES: The engineer preparing these plans will not be responsible for, or liable for, unauthorized changes to or uses of these plans.

All changes to the plans must be in writing and must be approved by the preparer of these plans.

CITY OF IMPERIAL
420 South Imperial Avenue
Imperial, CA 92251
Ph: (760) 355-3840 • Fax: (760)355-4718

APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
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C.2.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-594
Category: Action Item
Department: Community Development
Department Head: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

ADOPT INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 838 UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TO PAUSE THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL

OF ANY ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS APPLICATIONS FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF 45 DAYS.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this report is to request City Council consideration of a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for Adult-Oriented Businesses within the City of Imperial. This recommendation is based on the City’s existing regulatory framework for adult businesses, and the need for additional legal, zoning, and compatibility analysis, especially considering recent State housing laws requiring cities to allow certain affordable housing developments in commercial zones.

Adult-Oriented Business Definitions
Section 24.01.180 of the Zoning Code contains detailed definitions of Adult Businesses, including Adult Cabaret, Adult Theater, Adult Bookstore, Sexual Encounter Establishment, Specified Anatomical Areas, and Specified Sexual Activities. These definitions guide the City in determining whether a proposed use qualifies as an adult-oriented business.

Zoning Placement and Permit Requirements
Under Section 24.05, Adult Businesses are permitted only in the C-2 (Commercial General) Zone and only with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. They are prohibited in the C-1 and VC zones.

Separation and Operating Standards
Section 24.11.800 through 24.11.830 establishes additional requirements for Adult Businesses, including minimum distance buffers from sensitive uses. These include 500 feet from educational or religious institutions, parks, recreation facilities, and other Adult Businesses, and 200 feet from residential zones. Hours of operation are restricted between 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

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A potential applicant has indicated interest in operating such a business in C-2, which triggers review of these zoning provisions.

Discussion:

Processing a Conditional Use Permit for an Adult-Oriented Business requires careful legal compliance. Adult entertainment is considered protected expressive activity, and therefore, CUP decisions must rely strictly on land-use impacts and objective criteria.

They must avoid content-based or moral grounds for denial. To ensure defensibility, the City Attorney must review whether the CUP process includes adequate findings, timelines, and standards.

The City has not yet completed mapping or parcel analysis to determine whether any parcels in C-2 remain eligible for an Adult-Oriented Business once the required buffers are applied. This includes distances from schools, parks, recreation facilities, religious institutions, and nearby residential zones. Failure to evaluate these distances could result in approving a use in conflict with code requirements or unintentionally creating a de facto prohibition by offering no feasible locations.

Recent State housing legislation permits, and in some cases requires, affordable housing developments in commercial zones, including C-2. Because Adult Businesses must be separated by 200 feet from residential zones or residential uses, new affordable housing developments could immediately affect the availability of compliant sites for Adult Businesses. Conversely, the approval of an Adult-Oriented Business could conflict with the City’s obligation to accommodate affordable housing.

A moratorium would allow staff and the City Attorney to evaluate how State housing mandates intersect with Adult-Use regulations, ensure that zoning remains legally consistent, and avoid unintended land-use conflicts.

Adult entertainment uses attract significant community attention and objection. Although public opposition cannot be used as a legal basis to deny a CUP, it underscores the importance of ensuring the City’s regulatory framework is clear, up-to-date, and defensible before processing an application.

CEQA Analysis
The moratorium maintains the status quo and does not directly or indirectly cause physical environmental impacts. Therefore, it is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3). The activity qualifies for the statutory exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 because the moratorium allows time for planning studies, legal review, and regulatory updates without committing the City to any specific project.

The common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) also applies because there is no possibility that a temporary pause on Adult-Oriented Business approvals could result in a physical effect on the environment.

Any future zoning amendments arising from this study will undergo independent CEQA review at that time.

C.2.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
REQUESTED ACTION:

Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 838, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE,

PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. Ordinance 838 Urgency Ordinance - Adult Business Moratorium OM

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ORDINANCE NO. 838

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL

ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE,

PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 The City Council of the City of Imperial does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. AUTHORITY AND EFFECT
The State Planning and Zoning Law (Cal. Gov’t Code Sections 65000, et seq.) broadly empowers the City of Imperial (the “City”) to plan for and regulate the use of land in order to provide for orderly development, the public safety, health, and welfare, and a balancing of property rights and the desires of the community and how its citizens envision their city.

This interim urgency Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City Council of the City of Imperial (the “City Council”) by Government Code Sections 65858 and 36937 and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, for a period of 45 days.

Prior to hearing on this Ordinance, the City provided public notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65090.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, subd. (c), the City Council of the City of Imperial hereby finds, determines, and declares that:

A. The City may adopt and enforce all laws and regulations not in conflict with the general laws and the City holds all rights and powers established by California law.

B. The City of Imperial regulates Adult-Oriented Businesses through Section 24.11.800 et seq of the Zoning Code and Section 24.01.180, which contains definitions for Adult Oriented Businesses including Adult Cabaret, Adult Theater, Adult Bookstore, Sexual Encounter Establishment, Specified Anatomical Areas, and Specified Sexual Activities.

These definitions guide the City in determining whether a proposed use qualifies as an Adult-Oriented Business.

B. Pursuant to Section 24.05 of the Zoning Code, Adult-Oriented Businesses are permitted only within the C-2 (Commercial General) Zone and only upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). They are prohibited within the C-1 and VC Zones.

C. Additional requirements for Adult-Oriented Businesses, including separation distances and operating standards, are set forth in Sections 24.11.800 through 24.11.830. These

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include minimum buffer distances of 500 feet from schools, parks, recreation facilities, religious institutions, and other Adult-Oriented Businesses, and 200 feet from residential zones. Hours of operation are restricted between 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

D. Processing a CUP for an Adult-Oriented Business requires careful legal compliance because such uses constitute protected expressive activity under the First Amendment.

CUP decisions must therefore rely exclusively on objective land-use standards and cannot be based on content-related or moral considerations. The City must review whether current CUP findings, timelines, and standards are sufficient to ensure defensibility.

E. The City has not yet completed parcel-level mapping to determine whether parcels in the C-2 Zone remain eligible locations once all required buffers are applied. An absence of this analysis could result in:

1. Approving a use in conflict with zoning requirements; or

2. Creating an unintended de facto prohibition by failing to provide any feasible locations.

F. Recent State housing laws require or allow affordable housing developments in commercial zones, including C-2. Because Adult-Oriented Businesses must maintain a 200-foot separation from residential zones or residential uses, new housing projects in commercial zones could alter or eliminate previously compliant sites. Conversely, an Adult-Oriented Business approval could conflict with the City’s obligations to accommodate affordable housing.

G. A temporary moratorium is necessary to allow time for:

1. Zoning and compatibility analysis;

2. Legal review to ensure the CUP process and standards meet constitutional requirements;

3. Mapping and parcel-level evaluation of distance buffers; and

4. Review of how State housing mandates intersect with Adult-Use regulation.

H. Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds that approval of additional Adult-Oriented Business applications prior to completion of these studies would pose a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.

I. Adoption of this urgency ordinance is necessary to maintain the status quo and to prevent land-use conflicts while the City conducts the required studies and regulatory updates. No application for any Adult-Oriented Business shall be accepted, processed, approved, or conditionally approved within the City of Imperial during the term of this Ordinance.

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J. The City Council further finds that this moratorium is a matter of local and City-wide importance and is not directed towards any business that currently seeks build or operate an Adult Oriented Business.

K. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is authorized by the City’s police powers.

The City Council further finds that the length of the moratorium imposed by this Ordinance will not in any way deprive any person of rights granted by state or federal laws, because the moratorium is short in duration and essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

L. This moratorium applies to all applications including but not limited to:
• Conditional Use Permits;
• Site Plan Review;
• Variances;
• Building Permits;
• Business Licenses;
• Administrative Permits;
• Any discretionary or ministerial permit required for establishment, expansion, or operation of an Adult-Oriented Business.
• Any application received on or after the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be accepted or processed. Any pending application that has not received final approval shall be stayed.

SECTION 3. MORATORIUM.

During the effective period of this Ordinance, including any extension period, no application for the use or development of an Adult Oriented Business shall be processed or approved, no consideration of any application for an Adult Oriented Business shall be made, and no replacement or conversion of an existing Adult Oriented Business shall be made.

SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT
The City Manager and or the Community Development Director, and any authorized City official, are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

Any application submitted in violation of this Ordinance shall be denied, suspended, or deemed incomplete.

SECTION 5. URGENCY MEASURE
Based on the findings set forth in Section 2 above and incorporated herein, the City Council declares that this Ordinance is necessary as an urgency measure to preserve and address existing and immediate threats to the public safety, health, and welfare. To enact the Ordinance after giving notice, holding a public hearing, and two (2) readings thereof, and thereafter wait thirty

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(30) days for said Ordinance to become effective, will be detrimental to the public safety, health, and welfare, in that during the interim period new applications for Adult Oriented Businesses may be processed, approved, or established without the benefit of conducting studies and the subsequent implementation of proper use regulations and, as a result, such a development will continue or intensify impacts to the community.

It is therefore necessary that this Ordinance go into effect immediately upon adoption. This Ordinance, therefore, is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 36934, 36937, and 65858 of the California Government Code, shall be adopted by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, shall take effect immediately upon its adoption pursuant to Section 36937, subd. (b) of the California Government Code.

The City further reserves, and gives notice of, its right to extend the effects of this Urgency Ordinance by an additional 22 months and 15 days in the future, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, subd. (b).

SECTION 6. CEQA COMPLIANCE.

Pursuant to Section 15001 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, this interim urgency Ordinance is exempt from CEQA based on the following:

A. This Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly.

B. Alternatively, this Ordinance is also exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, since the proposed ordinance involves a temporary moratorium on the processing of applications or approvals for any and all Adult Oriented Businesses and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant impact on the environment.

Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Imperial County Clerk’s office within five (5) working days of the adoption of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. REVIEW, STUDY, AND REPORT
During the period of this Ordinance, including any extension period, the City shall study the effects of Adult Oriented Businesses in each Zone and develop as necessary City regulations, rules, procedures and fees relating to the amelioration of any such effects, if deemed possible to ameliorate.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, subd. (d), 10 days prior to the expiration of this Ordinance, the City will issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate, if possible, the conditions which led to the adoption of the ordinance.

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SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY
The City Council hereby declares, if any provision, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this Ordinance is rendered or declared invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, then the City Council would have independently adopted the remaining provisions, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases or words of this Ordinance and as such they shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage and adoption of this Urgency Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in a manner prescribed by law.

SECTION 10. TERMINATION OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately, pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City Council by Government Code sections 36934, 36937(b), and 65858. This Ordinance shall be of no further force and effect 45 days following the date of its adoption unless extended in accordance with the provisions set forth in Government Code Section 65858.

SECTION 11. MODIFICATIONS
The City Attorney is authorized to make minor typographical changes to this Ordinance that do not change the substance of this Ordinance.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Imperial at a _______________________ meeting thereof, held on the - _______day of ______________, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

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City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance is hereby approved this _______ day of ______________, 2026.

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Mayor

ATTEST:

City
Clerk

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-602
Category: Action Item
Department: Parks & Recreation
Department Head: Anthony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

1. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE EAGER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO WESTERN STATE BUILDERS FOR $328,698.00

2. APPROVE 10% CONTINGENCY
BACKGROUND:

In July 2025, CPRS, on behalf of GameTime, awarded the City of Imperial funding toward a brand-new inclusive playground and outdoor fitness center. On May 6, 2026, City Council approved the purchase of equipment. On September 17, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Department conducted a competitive bidding process. Staff released Bid #2026-10 for the Eager Park Improvement Project. As part of the bidding process, a mandatory job walk was required of any potential bidders. On October 13, 2026, three (3) bids were received. Below are the vendor names and amounts that were submitted:
• Western State Builders $328,698.00
• Zasueta Contracting $420,953.57
• R. E. Schultz $494,813.51
It is staff’s recommendation to award Western State Builders in the amount of $328,698.00. A 10% contingency ($32,869.80) is also recommended to cover any unforeseen conditions and minor cost adjustments.

Please see attached Bid Opening sheet and Project Rendering.

FISCAL IMPACT:
361,567.80 Park Impact Fees (Developer Fees)
REQUESTED ACTION:

Award a contract to Western State Builders in the amount of $328,698.00 and approve a 10% contingency.

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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. Bid Openings Results

2. Renderings to Post on Construction Fence

3. Concept Art of Fitness Center

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-603
Category: Action Item
Department: Parks & Recreation
Department Head: Anthony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

1. AWARD PROPOSAL FOR LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 TO LABOR COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC.

BACKGROUND:

On September 17, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Department released RFP #2026- 11, a competitive Request for Proposal for Labor Compliance on the Eager Park Improvement Project. On October 13, 2026, only one proposal was received by Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California, LLC. in the amount of $6,000.00.

Please see attached proposal.

FISCAL IMPACT:
6,000.00
Park Impact Fees (Developer Fees)
REQUESTED ACTION:

Award proposal for labor compliance services to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California, LLC RFP 2026-11.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. 20261014110829

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-604
Category: Action Item
Department: City Manager's Office
Department Head: Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THREE (3) CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CITY APARTMENT REMODEL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,267.10.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Imperial was previously awarded funds through the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) for improvements to the 6th Street/H Street apartments. On June 3, 2026, the City of Imperial awarded Busted Knucklez a contract for the remodeling of 6th/H St apartments. The remodeling project included remodel of the Kitchen and bathrooms to all ten units, at the proposal amount of $302,568.20 and contingency total of $332,825.02.

On September 8, 2026, work on the first 2 units began with arrangements for temporary relocation of the residents. As work progressed, several significant issues were identified that could not be observed prior to beginning construction which resulted in additional work and substantial change order increases. These issues included the deterioration of drainage system within the concrete foundation, old/outdated electrical wiring, ventilation system replacement, current code compliance matters and other items. Prior to the start of the project, asbestos and led testing were conducted throughout apartments. Although asbestos was identified in some of the apartments, it was identified in areas that would not be disturbed by the original plan. However, the additional work required compromising those areas and requires proper removal of all asbestos identified material.

Change order Amounts:

Change Order #1 – $55,698.10
Change Order #2 - $78.000.80
Change Order #3 – $12,000.00
The proposed change orders increased total is $145,698.90 for a total project amount of
$448,267.10. To date the City has $423,877.00 of PLAH grant funds available, with a shortfall of $24,390.10. The City has various options to include completing the project,

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funding the remainder of the cost from the general fund. The utilized general funds could be recouped over time by rental receipts. The City could also authorize completion of the apartment units up to current available PLHA funds, addressing the remainder of units once additional funds are identified. It should be further noted that the cost of temporary relocation is being funded through collected rental receipts, and if expended the item would come back to Council with recommendations and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Change order amount above contingency $115,442.08
$91,051.98 (Remaining PLHA Funding)
$24,390.10 (TBD)
REQUESTED ACTION:

Approve complete funding of the project at an additional cost of $115,442.08.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments:

1. Change Order #1

2. Change Order #2

3. Change Order #3