Imperial City Council James Tucker Mayor Ida Obesa-Martinez Mayor Pro-Tem Stacy Mendoza Council Member Katherine Burnworth - Council Member RobertAmparano, Council Member 9 - OA MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council City Council Chambers 220 West 9th Street Imperial, CA 92251-1637 June 18, 2025 Closed Session at 06:00 pm Open Session at 07:00 pm 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Tucker, City Manager Morita, Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, and Attorney Turner. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: None CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (SECTION 54956.8) Property: APN 063-010-083; 063-010-084; 063-010-085; 063-010-086; 063-010-087; 063-010-088 Agency Negotiator: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager Under Negotiation: Instructions to Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - G.C. 54957.6 Agency Representatives: City Manager Employee Organization: Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542 & Employee Organization Management Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION G.C $54956.9 (d)(2) Name ofCases: Gutierrez V. City ofImperial, Imperial County Superior Court ECU 003168; Haller V. City ofImperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003506; Paola Menjivar-Karty et al VS. City ofImperial et al, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU003524; Arreola et al VS. City of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU002355, and Claim CW CJP-3054266 D. Felix. Page 1 of7 City ofImperial Council Agenda Minutes June 18, 2025 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALLTO ORDER: Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem Obeso- Martinez, and Mayor Tucker. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Olivia Mejorado. ADJUSTMENTS' TO THE AGENDA: City Manager Dennis H. Morita requested that Item C-4, Police Policy Manual Update, be tabled for a future date. Mayor Tucker added Emergency Item C-10, approving Resolution No. 2025-41 and Proclamation Presentation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, to the Agenda. Council Member Amparano moved Items C-2, C-3, C-5, and C-7 from Action to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Obeso-Martinez, to approve the adjustments to the agenda. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 *Added Item - Proclamation Presentation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. Republic Services was present to receive the proclamation. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: The City Attorney, Turner, stated that the negotiator was provided with an update regarding payment and terms for Real Property Negotiators. Directions were also given to the City Manager on Labor Negotiations. An update was given on existing litigations, but no direction was given. PUBLIC COMMENT: None A. CONSENT AGENDA: A-1. Approval of Warrants Report. A-2. Approval ofCity Council Regular Meeting minutes for May 21, 2025, and June 4, 2025. A-3. Ratify the approval ofa Support Letter regarding AB 1016 (Gonzalez). A-4. Ratify the approval of two (2) data service agreements between the City ofImperial, County of Imperial, and Nobel Systems, Inc. for web hosting services (Geo Viewer). A-5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-29, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Victoria Ranch) for FY25- 26. A-6. Approval ofResolution No. 2025-30, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-02 (Mayfield) for FY25- 26. A-7. Approval ofResolution No. 2025-31, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-3 (Bratton Development) for FY25- 26. Page. 2 of7 Ciry of Imperial Council Agenda. Minutes June 18, 2025 A-8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-32, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Springfield) for FY25- 26. A-9. Approval ofResolution No. 2025-33, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Monterrey Park) for FY25- 26. A-10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-34, Determining and Levying the Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2006-02 (Savanna Ranch) for FY25- 26. *C-2. Approve the purchase ofa Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station. *C-3. Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District. *C-5. Authorize a Letter ofIntent to participate in the Imperial County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. *C-7. Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker I position with the Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the Consent Agenda, including items C-2, C- 3, C-5, and C-7. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 B. PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: B-1. Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, approving the street vacation for portions of 13th Street, 14th Street, 15th Street, and O Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Planning Commission Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PORTIONS OF O STREET BETWEEN 13TH STREET AND 15TH STREET, 13TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET, 14TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET AND 15TH STREET BETWEEN N STREET AND P STREET. The public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. David Dale, Public Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. Mayor Tucker closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-26. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 B-2. Public hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision) Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Page. 3 of7 City ofImperial Council Agenda. Minutes June 18, 2025 Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. The public hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m. Moved by Obeso-Martiner, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-35 and Resolution No. 2025-36. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 B-3. Public Hearing for the Imperial Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Sky Ranch Subdivisions) Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-37 and Resolution No. 2025-38. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 Page 4 of7 City ofImperial Council Agenda Minutes June 18, 2025 B-4. Public hearing for the Imperial Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Paseo del Sol and Wildflower Subdivision) Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, RESOLUTION AMENDING AND / OR APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 (Paseo Del Sol & Wildflower) 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNOAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 The public hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, gave the report. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza, to approve Resolution No. 2025-39 and Resolution No. 2025-40. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 C.ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSIONACTION: C-1. Reject all bids and authorize rebidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03). Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03). Comments were provided by City Attorney Turner and Josh Quintero ofTotal Industries. Moved by Mendoza, seconded by Obeso-Martiner, to reject all bids and authorize staffto rebid for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025- 03). AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 *C-2. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve the purchase ofa Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station. Page 5 of7 City ofImperial Council Agenda Minutes June 18, 2025 *C-3. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve the Public Green Space Grant funding agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District. *C-4. Tabled to a future City Council meeting - Accept and approve updates to the Imperial Police Department Policy Manual through Lexipol. *C-5. Moved to Consent Agenda - Authorize a Letter of Intent to participate in the Imperial County Mu.tyurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. C-6. Establish four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions. Presenter: Kristen Smith, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: Approve the establishment of four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions for the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor, Collection System Worker I and II, and the Lunch at the Library Intern Lead. Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Mendoza, to approve the establishment of four (4) new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions for the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Supervisor, Collection System Worker I and II, and the Lunch at the Library Intern Lead. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 *C-7. Moved to Consent Agenda - Approve one (1) Temporary extra help Park Maintenance Worker Ip position with the Parks and Recreation Department. C-8. Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, adopting the Gann Spending Limit for Appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026. Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, ADOPTING THE GANN SPENDING LIMIT FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Amparano, to approve Resolution No. 2025-28. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 C-9. Approve Resolution No. 2025-27, adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026. Presenter: Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director Page 6 of7 City of Imperial Council Agenda Minutes June 18, 2025 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-27, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. Moved by Burnworth, seconded by Obeso-Martiner, to approve Resolution No. 2025-27. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 C-10. Added Emergency Item - Approve Resolution No. 2025-41, declaring an emergency, and ratifying action taken to address the emergency at the Water Treatment Plant. Presenter: David Dale, Public Services Director Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-41, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE EMERGENCY. Moved by Amparano, seconded by Burnworth, to approve Resolution No. 2025-41. AYES: Amparano, Burnworth, Mendoza, Obeso-Martinez and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIES: 5-0 D. REPORTS: D-1. Departments reported on their activities since the last city council meeting. 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 8:03 p.m. and adjourned until the next council meeting on July 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal ofthe city of Imperial, California, this 2nd day of. July 2025. ds S - KRISTINA SHIELDS City Clerk Page 7 of 7 City of Imperial Council Agenda Minutes June 18, 2025