Imperial County public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Imperial City Council will conduct a public hearing and a landowner special election to establish Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for the Morningside Subdivision. It will consider three resolutions: creating the district, proposing a special tax levy to fund district services, and setting an appropriations limit. The council will also act on routine consent‑agenda items, including a budget amendment for the first quarter of FY 2025 and completion of the Sunset Park Playground Shade Project.
- Public hearing and special election to establish Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for Morningside Subdivision (B‑1, B‑2, B‑3)
- Approve Resolution No. 2024-63 amending the municipal budget for Q1 FY ending June 30, 2025 (A‑3)
- Accept Sunset Park Playground Shade Project (Bid No. 2024-05) as complete (A‑4)
- Award RFP No. 2024-12 for labor‑compliance consulting on the AHSC‑ARPA/HWY 86 Beautification Phase 1 project to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California (A‑5)
- Award RFP No. 2024-10 for labor‑compliance consulting on the Aten Boulevard Rehabilitation Project between Vilore Way and Old SR‑86 to Southstar DCCM (A‑6)
City Council
The Imperial City Council will adopt the five‑year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY2025‑2029, authorizing $29,317,900 for 26 projects in the first year. Council members will also consider change orders for road rehabilitation projects, a 4% CPI adjustment for Republic Services waste and recycling, and a resolution adding body cameras to community‑development safety standards. Additional items include a water and sewer service connection outside city limits and routine consent agenda approvals.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑52, the five‑year CIP budget FY2025‑2029 with $29,317,900 spending authorization for year‑one projects
- Approve Change Order No. 2 for Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads – $510,000
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for Aten Blvd Rehabilitation (Vilore Way to Old SR‑86) – $1,225,000
- Approve Republic Services CPI adjustment of 4% for waste and recycling services effective Jan 1 2025
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑60 amending Community Development Safety Standards to require body cameras
City Council
The City Council will discuss the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for the Morningstar Subdivision and the adoption of a Generative AI Policy. The body will also review the Q4 budget report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
- Proposed formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-01 for the Morningstar Subdivision
- Adoption of the City of Imperial Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy
- Contract for Air Quality Engineering, Inc. to conduct emissions testing on four diesel generators not to exceed $40,000
- Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads project (Bid No. 2024-08)
- Proposed parking lot improvements for additional spaces at City Hall
City Council
The Imperial City Council will discuss and vote on three action items: two operational agreements between the Imperial Police Department and community partners (Sure Helpline and WomanHaven), and the acceptance of a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant of $6,012.64. A consent agenda item to approve the Claims and Warrants Report will also be considered. The meeting includes proclamation presentations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Approve operational agreement between Sure Helpline and Imperial Police Department
- Approve operational agreement between WomanHaven and Imperial Police Department
- Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $6,012.64
- Approve Claims and Warrants Report (consent agenda)
- Proclamation presentation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
City Council
The Imperial City Council will discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program budget and several infrastructure contracts. The body will also consider property acquisition and funding for public safety.
- Proposed $22,974,600 spending authorization for year one of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
- Construction contract for Aten Boulevard Rehabilitation (Vilore Way to old SR-86) for $1,878,883.11
- Construction contract for Aten Boulevard Class II Bike Lane (Vilore Way to Austin Road) for $678,459.76
- Purchase of property located at 116 N. Imperial Avenue
- Acceptance of 2022-2023 State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding
Planning Commission
The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Conditional Use Permit applications: one for Imperial Electric Tattoo Studio at 116 S. Imperial Ave and another for a drive‑thru coffee shop at 431 W. Aten Road. The commission will also vote to approve meeting minutes from August 28, May 8, and April 24, 2024. Staff recommendations are to approve both permits subject to conditions.
- Approve Planning Commission minutes for August 28, 2024
- Approve Planning Commission minutes for May 8, 2024
- Approve Planning Commission minutes for April 24, 2024
- Conditional Use Permit 24-08 for Imperial Electric Tattoo Studio, 116 S. Imperial Ave
- Conditional Use Permit 24-06 for drive‑thru coffee shop, 431 W. Aten Road
City Council
The Imperial City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including road rehabilitation and highway beautification. The body will also discuss parking and traffic signal modifications and a contract renewal for police equipment.
- Award construction contract to Rove Engineering Inc. for Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 for $6,611,467.84
- Award contract to Rove Engineering for Rehabilitation of Various Roads in the City of Imperial for $3,999,999.00
- Contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body worn cameras and tasers
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 829 regarding food establishments and mobile food facilities
- CFD fund disbursements of $81,000 to Jupiter Ventures, L.P. and $50,000 to Imperial Bratton, L.P.
City Council
The council will consider several action items, including approving a $90,249 purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, adopting new drug‑and‑alcohol‑free workplace and violence‑prevention policies, and approving technology contracts for GIS software maintenance ($29,300/yr), implementation ($17,500) and Nearmap aerial imagery ($11,000/yr). It will also approve a $14,720 grant from the Imperial Irrigation District for public green space, extend a professional services agreement with 2K Tower Services, LLC up to $20,000 for one year, and hold a public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 829 on mobile food facilities. Additionally, the council will adopt the consent agenda items such as claims, warrants, and meeting minutes.
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, up to $90,249.45
- Approve GIS contracts: ESRI maintenance $29,300/yr, implementation $17,500, Nearmap imagery $11,000/yr
- Approve $14,720 public green space grant from Imperial Irrigation District
- Extend Professional Services Agreement with 2K Tower Services, LLC, up to $20,000 for one year
- Public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 829 on mobile food facilities
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. The body will also appoint a Chairperson and administer an oath of office to a new commissioner.
- Conditional Use Permit 24-07 for off-sale beer and wine at 390 W. Aten Road
- Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson
- Administration of Oath of Office for Commissioner Francisco Curiel
- City Hall parking lot improvements
- Split phase highway 86 and 15th Street
City Council
The Imperial City Council will discuss adopting a strategic technology plan and awarding a weed abatement contract. The body is also considering canceling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and appointing nominees to office to save up to $12,500.
- Proposed cancellation of November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election via Resolution No. 2024-51
- One-year contract with Code Exxperts for web development and online payments for $22,800
- Awarding of Weed Abatement Services contract (RFP No. 2024-06) to DeAngelo Contracting Services
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Strategic Technology Plan and associated budget
- Closed session lease negotiations for property at 307 N. Imperial Avenue
City Council
The Imperial City Council will consider authorizing the rejection of all bids for Bid No. 2024-06, Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads, and approve staff to rebid the project. The council will also consider granting permission to excuse Mayor Robert Amparano’s absence from the regular council meetings on July 17, 2024 and August 7, 2024. This agenda is for a special meeting called by the mayor, with public comment limited to items on the agenda.
- Reject all submitted bids for Bid No. 2024-06: Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads
- Authorize staff to rebid the Pavement Rehabilitation project after rejecting the bids
- Grant permission to excuse Mayor Amparano’s absence from the July 17 and August 7 regular council meetings
City Council
The Imperial City Council will hold a closed‑session briefing on legal and labor matters, then move to an open session. Council members will consider a series of purchases and contracts, including water‑treatment equipment, park improvements, and a street rehabilitation project. Action items include approving a raw water flow meter, UV disinfection parts, a manhole rehabilitation budget amendment, and several park‑related contracts. The meeting will also include routine consent‑agenda approvals and departmental reports.
- Award $275,100.86 contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. for 7 St Rehabilitation & Pedestrian Improvements (South D St to South E St)
- Award $125,500.00 contract to USA Shade Inc. for Sunset Park Playground Shade Project (10% contingency)
- Approve purchase of raw water flow meter for Water Treatment Plant – $22,856.43
- Approve purchase of UV disinfection parts for Wastewater Treatment plant – $41,399.92 (Trojan Technologies)
- Approve purchase of two Polaris Side‑by‑Sides for Parks & Recreation – $72,926.52
Planning Commission
The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance and an amendment to Section 24.11.120 of the Imperial Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends that the Commission adopt Resolution No. PC2024-06, which advises the City Council to approve the ordinance. The ordinance would establish categories, permitted zones, temporary use permits, and operational restrictions for mobile food vendors.
- Public hearing on Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance and amendment of Section 24.11.120
- Resolution No. PC2024-06 recommending City Council approval of the ordinance
- Ordinance creates two vendor categories (processing and non‑processing) with specific zone allowances
- Temporary Use Permit required annually for processing mobile food facilities
- Vending permitted in Joshua Park, Anthony Redondo Park, Eager Park and CA Irvin Park with park rotation
City Council
The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session before a regular meeting to discuss negotiations with AT&T and labor representatives. The open session includes a public hearing on a Vehicle Miles Traveled study and action items to approve a School Resource Officer agreement and a road rehabilitation project.
- Public hearing to adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled and CEQA Thresholds Study
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers
- Adoption of plans for Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads
- Negotiations with AT&T regarding Old Post Office property
- Approval of claims and warrants report