Imperial County public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar with alcohol service, a cigar lounge, and live entertainment at 2393 Highway 86. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 10 meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-11) for restaurant/bar at 2393 Highway 86, APN 064-352-004
• Proposed Resolution No. PC2021-16 to approve the permit, with CEQA categorical exemption
• Consent calendar: approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation and property negotiations, then reconvene in open session to consider consent items and several action items, including contracts, subdivision acceptances, and a wastewater treatment plant change order. The agenda includes routine approvals and specific project decisions.

• Change Order #5 for Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project in credited amount of $115,468.00
• New agreement with Veritone for Imperial Police Department for 1 year at $1,800.00
• Annual payment for Sensus and Aqua Metric services agreement at $24,383.05
• Award contract for independent assurance services for 2nd Street Rehabilitation Project to Sierra Material Testing
• Approval of warranty and support for Smart Cover System at $20,754.00

The City Council approved the consent agenda as amended, moving items E-5 and E-7 to it, and approved all consent items. They authorized an agreement with Arctic Glacier for the Christmas snow scene, accepted monumentation for Russell Court Subdivision Units 2 and 3, and accepted the Unit 1 Park and Retention Basin. The council awarded a contract to Sierra Material Testing for independent assurance services on the 24th Street project (4-1 vote) and approved change order #5 for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade at $115,468.00.

• Approved consent agenda as amended, including moving E-5 and E-7 to consent (5-0).
• Authorized agreement with Arctic Glacier for the Christmas in a Small Town snow scene (5-0).
• Approved and accepted monumentation of Russell Court Subdivision Unit 2 (5-0).
• Approved and accepted Russell Court Subdivision Unit 1 Park and Retention Basin (5-0).
• Approved and accepted monumentation of Russell Court Subdivision Unit 3 (5-0).
• Awarded contract to Sierra Material Testing for independent assurance services for the 24th Street project (4-1, Amparano dissenting).
• Approved change order #5 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade at $115,468.00 (5-0).

City Council

The City Council approved multiple construction contracts, including a sewer manhole replacement project on 2nd Street and a 2nd Street rehabilitation project, both with contingencies. They also reversed a previous decision to support Southern Airways for Essential Air Service at Imperial County Airport, and appointed five members to the Library Board of Trustees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Awarded sewer manhole replacement contract to A&R Construction (5-0)
• Authorized 25% contingency on sewer manhole project (5-0)
• Awarded 2nd Street rehabilitation contract to Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized 15% contingency on 2nd Street project (5-0)
• Amended previous action to support Southern Airways for Essential Air Service (5-0)
• Approved balancing change order for bike facility on Aten Blvd (5-0)
• Accepted bike facility work as completed and filed Notice of Completion (5-0)
• Appointed five members to Imperial Public Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a 20-year transient occupancy tax sharing agreement with Gafcon, Inc. for the Northpoint Hotel Development, totaling $5.2 million. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Amparano dissenting. The Council also authorized the Mayor to attend a chamber press conference on border delays and support the County and City of Calexico.

• Approved $5.2M transient occupancy tax sharing agreement with Gafcon, Inc. for 20 years (4-1)
• Authorized Mayor to appear at chamber press conference and support County/City of Calexico on border delays (5-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 4-0 to recommend Boutique Airlines to the Department of Transportation for Essential Air Service at Imperial County Airport, after reviewing three proposals. The council also approved the consent agenda (4-0), including a separate 3-1 vote to approve a warrant for Mayor Eugenio, who abstained. A discussion on traffic concerns at 4th and G Streets resulted in a 3-0 motion to revisit the item in February with an enforcement effectiveness report.

• Recommended Boutique Airlines for Essential Air Service at Imperial County Airport (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, withholding warrant #101185 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #101185 for Mayor Eugenio (3-1, Eugenio abstained)
• Motion to revisit traffic concerns at 4th & G Streets in February with enforcement report (3-0)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss the SR 86 Vision Blueprint, a planning project for the corridor. No formal decisions were made; instead, they provided direction on project goals, including creating a destination, improving pedestrian and bicycle connections, reducing vehicle speeds, and adding landscaping and gateway features.

• Gave direction on SR 86 Vision Blueprint goals (no formal vote)
• Directed to build a destination for visitors
• Directed to create walkable areas with active recreation
• Directed to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections across SR 86
• Directed to reduce vehicle speeds and discourage large commercial vehicles
• Directed to add landscaping and gateway features

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session on potential litigation, then an open session to vote on several action items, including a final Dell Financial Services lease payment of $23,344.66, approval of the FY 2020-2021 Development Impact Fee report, a sidewalk MOU for Victoria Ranch School, traffic mitigation at Mirador Street and Brewer Road, and resolutions on state legislation. They will also discuss an ordinance on adult-use cannabis and consider opposing several state bills.

• Approve $23,344.66 final payment to Dell Financial Services for a three-year lease
• Approve Resolution 2021-53 for FY 2020-2021 Development Impact Fee report
• Approve MOU with El Centro Elementary School District for sidewalk at Victoria Ranch School
• Select mitigation for traffic at Mirador Street and Brewer Road
• Oppose state bills SB 9, AB 339, SB 278, AB 48, SB 2

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions authorizing applications to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. Each resolution seeks up to $5,000,000 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Riverwalk Imperial Apartments, for a total of $10,000,000. The council will also authorize the City Manager to execute related documents. The meeting is conducted under teleconference rules due to the COVID-19 executive order.

• Resolution 2021-56: Apply for $5,000,000 PLHA grant for Riverwalk Imperial Apartments Phase 1
• Resolution 2021-57: Apply for $5,000,000 PLHA grant for Riverwalk Imperial Apartments Phase 2
• Authorize City Manager to execute all PLHA application documents
• Public comments accepted by email until 4:00 pm on meeting day

City Council

The Imperial City Council approved the purchase of a forklift for Public Services (not to exceed $50,000) and a contract for design and installation of a workout/circuit feature at Paseo del Sol ($142,639.49) with a 15% contingency. They also approved a consent agenda (with claim #100573 to Rove Engineering approved separately, 3-1), a two-year MOU with the San Diego Integrated Narcotic Task Force, and continued the emergency at the booster pump station. The council also received a proclamation for Enterprise and Commerce Day and heard a request to discuss cannabis ordinance No. 795 at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda, withholding claim #100573 (4-0)
• Approved claim #100573 to Rove Engineering (3-1, Mayor abstained)
• Authorized purchase of forklift from Southern Lift Trucks, not to exceed $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved FY2022 MOU with San Diego Integrated Narcotic Task Force for one officer for two years (4-0)
• Approved contract with Great Western Recreation for Paseo del Sol workout/circuit feature, $142,639.49 (4-0)
• Approved 15% contingency for Paseo del Sol workout/circuit feature (4-0)
• Continued emergency at booster pump station (4-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session on potential litigation, then an open session covering the State of the City address, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting utility billing procedures and fees, purchasing library furnishings, seeking bids for sewer manhole work on 2nd Street, approving a change order for wastewater plant pavement, and amending the SR 86 improvement project agreement.

• Resolution 2021-52: utility billing due dates, delinquency charges, and service disconnection
• Authorization to purchase furnishings for Imperial Public Library
• Seek bids for removal/replacement of 4 sanitary sewer manholes on 2nd Street between SR 86 and 'P' Street
• Change order for pavement east of influent pump station at wastewater treatment plant, not to exceed $21,000
• First amendment to agreement with Chen Ryan Associates for SR 86 improvement project scope

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-52, which adopts procedures and fees for utility billing due dates, delinquency charges, and service discontinuation for non-payment. The council also approved several other items, including library furnishings, sewer manhole replacement bids, a wastewater treatment plant pavement change order, and an amendment to the SR 86 improvement project agreement. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, emergency booster pump repairs, minutes, and claim rejection (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Imperial Public Library furnishings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-52 on utility billing procedures and fees (5-0)
• Authorized seeking bids for replacement of four sanitary sewer manholes on 2nd Street (5-0)
• Approved change order for pavement at wastewater treatment plant, not to exceed $21,000 (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to SR 86 improvement project agreement with CR Associates, contingent on funding (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a conditional use permit for a fast-food drive-through (proposed Starbucks) at 802 N. Imperial Avenue. The commission will also introduce new members, administer oaths, reorganize leadership, and appoint representatives to the Imperial Arts District Advisory Committee.

• Conditional Use Permit 21-04 for a Starbucks drive-through at 802 N. Imperial Ave., with conditions including queue management and 24/7 operation.
• Introduction of new Planning Commission appointees Ruben Rivera and Alice Abatti.
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Planning Commission.
• Appointment of two commissioners to the Imperial Arts District Advisory Committee.
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting.

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session for litigation, performance evaluation, and labor negotiations, then reconvene in open session to consider consent items, public hearings on lighting and landscape maintenance districts, and action items including a special election on the City Clerk, labor agreements with Teamsters and Police Officers Association, and various equipment purchases. The meeting includes several public hearings and appointments.

• Special municipal election on Nov 2, 2021 for City Clerk question (Resolutions 2021-42 to 2021-45)
• MOU with Teamsters Local #542 and Imperial Police Officers Association for 2021-2023 (Resolutions 2021-39, 2021-40)
• Purchase of 4 Ford F350 trucks for Parks Dept, not to exceed $200,000
• Purchase of John Deere commercial mower for $16,585.50
• Zone change and general plan amendment from R-1 to OS on APN 063-250-011 (Ordinance 812)

The Imperial City Council held three meetings in July and August 2021, approving numerous routine items and several notable actions. Key decisions included approving new two-year labor agreements with the Teamsters and the Imperial Police Officers Association, appointing two new Planning Commissioners, and declaring an emergency to repair a booster pump station. The council also approved a zone change for a new recreational facility, opposed state zero-bail legislation, and authorized several infrastructure projects.

• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local #542 for 2021-2023 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Imperial Police Officers Association for 2021-2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Ruben Rivera and Alice Abatti to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Declared emergency to repair Booster Pump Station (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 812, zone change from R-1 to OS for recreational facilities (5-0)
• Opposed SB 262, zero bail legislation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 new F350 work trucks, not to exceed $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved $118,292.29 signal system upgrade (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive-through at 802 N. Imperial Avenue, and a zone change from R-1 (Residential Single Family) to OP (Open Space) for a 4.16-acre parcel to develop a community park. The commission will also consider appointing a member to the Friends of Imperial Parks board. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit 21-04: Starbucks drive-through at 802 N. Imperial Avenue, recommended for approval (Resolution PC 2021-08)
• Zone Change 21-01: 4.16 acres at APN 063-250-011 from R-1 to OP for a community park, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution PC 2021-09)
• Appointment of a Planning Commissioner to the Friends of Imperial Parks 501C3 Board

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 municipal budget and appropriations limit, along with several other routine items. The budget adoption was noted as potentially subject to amendments pending ongoing labor negotiations. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including claims/warrants and emergency repairs at Aten Blvd./Cross Rd. (5-0)
• Approved water service connection for parcel at 544 W. Brewer Road (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2025 Measure D project list (5-0)
• Declared surplus items and authorized sale/disposal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 for destruction of specified records (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 municipal budget via Resolution 2021-24 (5-0)
• Established appropriations limit for FY 2021-2022 via Resolution 2021-25 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened a special workshop to receive public input and staff presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and direction only. The workshop adjourned without any votes or actions.

• No formal decisions were made during the workshop.
• The Council received a staff presentation on the Housing Element Update.
• The Council heard public comments, though none were made during the public appearances portion.
• The workshop was adjourned at 6:25 pm.

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including warrants, reports, and resolutions for maintenance districts, with two warrants pulled for separate votes. They authorized staff to seek bids for the Imperial Apartment Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 and approved the SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2021-2022. The council also approved destruction of specified finance records and appointed Mayor Eugenio to the Friends of Imperial Parks board. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda, withholding warrants 98589 and 98613 (4-0)
• Approved warrant 98589 payable to James Tucker (4-0)
• Approved warrant 98613 payable to Rove Engineering (3-0-1, Eugenio abstained)
• Authorized staff to seek bids for Imperial Apartment Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-21 adopting SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-22 for destruction of specified city records (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Eugenio to Friends of Imperial Parks board as non-voting member (4-0)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to review and discuss the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. A PowerPoint presentation covered each department fund, and staff received direction for further work. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion-only worksession.

• Reviewed draft FY 2021-2022 municipal budget (no vote)
• Provided direction to staff on budget (no formal action)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved all consent agenda items and action items, including awarding a design and engineering contract for the State Route 86 improvement project to Chen Ryan Associates. They also approved seeking bids for a workout circuit at Paseo del Sol Park, donating staff time for senior banners, and purchasing filter media for the water treatment plant. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, treasurer's report, minutes, emergency action, and transit fund applications (5-0)
• Approved seeking proposals for workout circuit station at Paseo del Sol Park (5-0)
• Approved donation of staff time to hang downtown banners for Imperial High School seniors (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Chen Ryan Associates for State Route 86 improvement project design (5-0)
• Approved $84,000 purchase of filter media from Calgon Carbon Corporation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the 2021 Development Impact Fee (DIF) and Service Area Plan update. Staff and a consultant presented the purpose and necessity of the updates, and requested council direction to finalize the documents. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and vision-setting only.

• Held public workshop on 2021 DIF and Service Area Plan update (no vote)
• Received presentation from consultant Patrick Zabrocki
• Staff requested council direction to finalize documents (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council approved a $119,558 change order for a new communications tower at the wastewater treatment plant, with a 3-2 vote. They also approved a consent agenda, a partnership agreement with the Imperial County Office of Education, a pool facility agreement with the school district, acceptance of the filter-to-waste project, and a bid for the Eager Park splash pad shade project. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, emergency repairs, and property reconveyances (5-0)
• Approved partnership agreement with Imperial County Office of Education for library (5-0)
• Approved pool facility agreement with Imperial Unified School District for summer 2021 (5-0)
• Accepted filter-to-waste upgrade project as completed by Cora Constructors, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion for filter-to-waste project (5-0)
• Approved $119,558 change order for communications tower at wastewater plant (3-2)
• Awarded $121,485.24 bid to USA Shade, Inc. for Eager Park splash pad shade project (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss real property negotiations with the Imperial Irrigation District for APN 044-200-012. No public comment was heard, and no reportable action was taken in closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Convened into closed session for real property negotiations with Imperial Irrigation District
• No reportable action taken in closed session

City Council

The City Council approved a traffic mitigation measure at Marshall Avenue and Crown Court, selecting option 'C' with a 100-foot red curb on the southeast location. They also approved several consent agenda items, including a partial reconveyance for Mayfield Ranch Subdivision, and action items such as equipment repairs, a water treatment project acceptance, and multiple memorandums of understanding. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved traffic mitigation option 'C' with 100' red curb at Marshall & Crown Court (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims/warrants, emergency action suspensions/continuations, and partial reconveyance (5-0)
• Approved $12,058.72 quote for Vactor truck pump/hydraulic oil replacement (5-0)
• Accepted Speiss Construction work on Plate Settler Replacement Project (5-0)
• Authorized filing of Notice of Completion for Plate Settler Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved LECC MOU for July 2021-June 2024 (5-0)
• Approved ICLEA MOU for ProPhoenix System cost sharing (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford Explorer Interceptor from Ford of Chula Vista (5-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council approved Resolution 2021-07 declaring an emergency for repairs to a damaged power pedestal and controls at the Cross and Aten Roads traffic signal, authorizing the city manager to act and ratifying prior actions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims and warrants, with two warrants approved separately. Other actions included forgiving $1,301.04 in utility penalty fees, authorizing the Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run, opposing Assembly Bill 1021, and approving library furnishings. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for emergency traffic signal repairs at Cross and Aten Roads (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, withholding warrants 97661 and 97665 for separate action (4-0)
• Approved warrant 97661 to JT Towing (3-0-1, Tucker abstained)
• Approved warrant 97665 to Rove Engineering (3-0-1, Eugenio abstained)
• Approved forgiveness of $1,301.04 in utility penalty fees (4-0)
• Authorized El Centro Sector CBP to hold annual Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run (4-0)
• Opposed Assembly Bill 1021 relating to irrigation districts (4-0)
• Approved purchase of furnishings for Imperial Public Library (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda items E-1 through E-5, and separately approved E-6 for Russell Court Subdivision improvements. Action items included change orders for the La Brucherie Road widening and 11th Street storm drain project, purchase of library children's furnishings, declaring police vehicles surplus, and accepting additional COPS funding. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent items E-1 through E-5 (4-0)
• Approved Russell Court Subdivision Unit 2 off-site improvements and bond reduction (3-0)
• Approved change order for La Brucherie Road widening engineering services (4-0)
• Approved balancing change order for 11th Street storm drain and overlay project (4-0)
• Accepted work completed on 11th Street project and authorized filing of Notice of Completion (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of furnishings for library children's area (4-0)
• Declared police department vehicles as surplus and authorized sale/salvage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 accepting additional COPS funding (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda and several action items, including awarding a $19,345 contract to Sierra Material Testing for independent assurance services on the Aten Boulevard bike facility. They also authorized seeking proposals for State Route 86 improvement design services, adopted a resolution declaring an emergency for the Barioni Boulevard waterline project, and appointed a delegate for the SCAG General Assembly. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, treasurer's report, minutes, and resolutions (5-0)
• Awarded $19,345 contract to Sierra Material Testing for bike facility testing (5-0)
• Authorized seeking proposals for State Route 86 improvement design services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 declaring emergency for Barioni waterline project (5-0)
• Appointed Amparano as delegate and Eugenio as alternate to SCAG General Assembly (5-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council approved a $584,596.50 construction contract for a bike facility on Aten Blvd., introduced an ordinance mandating organic recycling for commercial and multi-family properties, and approved a joint letter to Governor Newsom requesting increased vaccine allocation. The council also appointed Stacy Mendoza to the Planning Commission and approved several other contracts and purchases.

• Approved $584,596.50 construction contract to Rove Engineering for bike facility (3-0-1, Eugenio abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 811 mandating commercial/multi-family organic recycling (3-1, Dale opposed)
• Approved joint letter to Governor Newsom requesting increased vaccine allocation (4-0)
• Appointed Stacy Mendoza to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved $31,995.49 purchase of WWTP UV system parts (consent agenda, 4-0)
• Approved $6,000 labor compliance services contract for bike facility (4-0)
• Approved purchase of library teen space and makerspace furnishings (4-0 each)
• Approved month-to-month extension of park maintenance contract with Executive Landscape (4-0)

City Council

The City Council met in a special meeting and work session on January 16, 2021. No public comments were made, and the council convened in closed session for existing litigation (Case 18-2), taking no action. During the work session, council and staff discussed the current FY budget and considered a strategic plan, highlighting priorities for the FY 21/22 budget. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM with no substantive decisions made.

• No action taken in closed session
• Discussed FY budget and strategic plan priorities (no vote)