Imperial City Council James Tucker Mayor Ida Obeso-Martiner - Mayor Pro-Tem Stacy Mendoza - Council Member Katherine Burnworth Council Member RobertAmparano Council Member 90A MINUTES Regular Meeting ofthe Imperial City Council City Council Chambers 220 West 9th Street Imperial, CA 92251-1637 February 19, 2025 Closed Session at 06:00 pm Open Session at 07:00 pm 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mayor Tucker, City Manager Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and City Attorney Turner. Mayor Pro-Tem Obeso-Martinez arrived at 6:20 p.m., and Council Member Mendoza arrived at 6:43 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: Flavio Grijalva, Jr., was present for public comment regarding Teamsters 542-Labor Negotiations. CITY COUNCIL. ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth to adjourn into closed session. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation oflitigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: 1 Significant exposure to litigation - G.C $54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Cases: 1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - G.C.5957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Employee Organization: Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local No. 542 and Employee Organization Management Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented Page 1 of5 City of Imperial Council Agenda Minutes February 19, 2025 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Mendoza, Mayor Pro-Tem Obeso-Martinez and Mayor Tucker. ABSENT: Council Member Burnworth. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Amparano. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Manager noted that item A-4 will be moved to a future date. Council Member Amparano noted that action items C-2, C-4, C-6, and C-7 will be moved to the consent agenda. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve action items C-2, C-4, C-6, and C-7 be moved to the consent agenda. AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Burnworth MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Turner stated that direction was given for one item of anticipated litigation, which has significant exposure to litigation and labor negotiators. PUBLIC COMMENT: None A. PRESENTATIONS: A-1. Certificate ofRecognition for Dakar 2025 Champions. A-2. Presentation of National FFA Week Proclamation. A-3. Legislative updates from JCG Government Affairs. A-4. Friends of Imperial Parks presentation by Tony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director B. CONSENT AGENDA: B-1. Approval of Warrants Report. B-2. Approval ofCity Council meeting minutes for the Regular Meeting ofJanuary 15, 2025, and February 5, 2025. B-3. Receive and file the Q2 Quarterly Budget Report ending December 31, 2024. B-4. Authorize the donation or disposal of surplus Library items/furniture as recommended by the Library Board ofTrustees. Page 2 of5 City ofImperial Council Agenda Minutes February 19, 2025 Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve the Consent Agenda, including action items C-2, C-4, C-6, and C-7. AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Burnworth MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 C.ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION): C-1. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Imperial, San Diego State University (SDSU) and SDSU Imperial Valley Campus. Presenter: Ember Haller, Library Administrator Recommendation: Approve the MOU with SDSU and SDSU Imperial Valley Campus and authorize the Mayor to sign. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve the MOU with SDSU and SDSU Imperial Valley Campus and authorize the Mayor to Sign. AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Burnworth MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 C-2. Declare a 1999 Ford F350 crane truck as surplus and authorize the Public Services Department to sell or auction the vehicle. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the declaration of a 1999 Ford F350 Crane Truck vehicle as surplus and authorize the Public Services Department to sell or auction. Action item C-2 was moved to the consent agenda per Council Member Amparano. C-3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, authorizing the replacement of the Grit Washer Tank for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, FINDING THAT SOLE SOURCE IS NECESSARY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE GRIT WASHER TANK RoSF4 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HEADWORKS Moved by Obeso-Martiner, seconded by Amparano to approve Resolution No. 2025-06. AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Page. 3 of5 CityofImperia Council Agenda Minutes February 19, 2025 ABSENT: Burnworth MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 C-4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, authorizing the repair of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Fine Screen. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, FINDING THAT SOLE SOURCE IS NECESSARY FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HEADWORKS FINE SCREEN. Action Item C-4 was moved to the consent agenda per Council Member Amparano. C-5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, approving the purchase ofvalve exercise equipment for the Water Treatment Plant. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, FINDING THAT SOLE SOURCE IS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF WACHS VALVE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2025-08. AYES: Amparano, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Burnworth MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 C-6. Approve the property transfer and accept ownership of parcels 063-064-001 and 063-064-022 through Grant Deeds for retention basin purposes. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the property transfer and accept ownership of parcels 063-064-001 and 063-064-022 through Grant Deeds for retention basin purposes. Action item C-6 was moved to the consent agenda per Council Member Amparano. C-7. Approve the property transfer and accept ownership of parcel number 044-602-018 through a Grant Deed for retention basin purposes. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve the property transfer and accept ownership of parcel number 044-602-018 through a Grant Deed for retention purposes. Action item C-7 was moved to the consent agenda per Council Member Amparano. Page 4 of5 City of Imperial Council Agenda. Minutes February 19, 2025 D. REPORTS: D-1. Departments reported on their activities since the last city council meeting. D-2. City Manager Report: None D-3. The mayor and council members have reported on their activities since the last city council meeting and upcoming events. ADJOURNMENT: Seeing no further business before the Council, Mayor Tucker ended this meeting at 8:20 p.m. and adjourned until the next council meeting on March 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal oft the city of Imperial, California, this 5th day of March 2025. K S h KRISTINA SHIELDS City Clerk Page 5 of 5 City of Imperial Council Agenda Minutes February 19, 2025