Imperial County public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Imperial City Council meeting will address routine consent agenda items such as warrants, minutes, and project approvals. Council members will recognize the outgoing mayor and then vote to appoint a new mayor and mayor pro‑tem for 2026. Additional reports from departments, the city manager, and council members will be presented.

• Approve Warrants Report (Consent Item A‑1)
• Accept completion of Clearwell Pump Station Replacement project (A‑3)
• Award engineering contract for Influent Pump Station WWTP Upgrade to Webb & Associates (A‑4)
• Recognize outgoing Mayor James Tucker (B‑1)
• Select new Mayor and Mayor Pro‑Tem for 2026 (B‑2)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Imperial v. Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing LLC, et al (Case No ECU004457)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to recommend the abandonment of O Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The request was made by Raul Parra of Imperial Truss & Lumber to allow for the expansion of operations and a future lumber storage facility.

• Public hearing for the right-of-way vacation of O Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street
• Proposed Resolution No. PC2025-16 regarding General Plan conformance for the street abandonment
• Project is categorized as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15305

City Council

The City Council approved its consent agenda, which included adopting the 2025 building code ordinance, rejecting a claim, and adopting a PPE policy and records retention schedule. It also adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 to vacate a portion of O Street. The Council approved special event applications for the 40th Annual Carne Asada Run and the 2nd annual Festival of Lights. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with one council member absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (warrants report, minutes, ordinance waiver, claim rejection, PPE policy, labor consultant contract, records retention resolution) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 to vacate O Street right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved Special Event Application for 40th Annual Carne Asada Run (Sunrunners Car Club) (4-0)
• Approved Special Event Application for 2nd annual Festival of Lights (Imperial Irrigation District) (4-0)

City Council

The council voted to appoint Mayor James Tucker as the representative and Council Member Robert Amparano as the alternate for the Air Pollution Control District’s Advisory Board Committee. The motion passed with a 3-1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Mayor Tucker as representative and Council Member Amparano as alternate to Air Pollution Control District Advisory Board (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution No. PC2025-15, which proposes a Conditional Use Permit (25-06) and a Variance (25-03) for Steve Cochran’s accessory structure at 221 West 12th Street. Staff recommends approval of both the permit and the variance. The meeting also includes consent‑calendar items to approve the minutes from the August 13 and September 24, 2025 Planning Commission meetings.

• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for August 13, 2025 (Consent Calendar C‑1)
• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for September 24, 2025 (Consent Calendar C‑2)
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25‑06 and Variance 25‑03 for 221 W. 12th St (Agenda item D‑1)
• Staff recommendation to approve the permit and variance (Staff Report dated November 6, 2025)
• Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303, Class 3(e)

City Council

The Imperial City Council met for a work‑study session on November 6, 2024. The meeting included a strategic planning discussion with consultant Jeff Bills. No public comments were received and no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Imperial City Council will meet to discuss and vote on items including the adoption of 2025 California Building Codes, a public hearing to vacate a street right-of-way, and the approval of affordable housing agreements and various infrastructure contracts.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 831 for 2025 California Building Codes
• Public hearing to vacate O Street right-of-way between 1st and 2nd Street
• Approval of regulatory agreement for 6th & H Street Apartments affordable housing
• Award of $49,932.00 contract for 6th and H Street Apartments Window Replacement
• Award of $48,587.79 contract for Website Redesign and ADA Compliance

The Imperial City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts and projects, including an affordable‑housing regulatory agreement for the 6 & H Street Apartments. Other approvals covered window replacement, website redesign, a CCTV inspection subscription, infrastructure modernization, wastewater plant demolition, a police vehicle purchase, and an electric‑vehicle charger station.

• Approved regulatory agreement for 6 & H Street Apartments affordable housing (4-0)
• Approved $49,932.00 window replacement contract with 15% contingency (4-0)
• Approved $48,587.79 website redesign and agenda management contracts to CivicPlus (4-0)
• Approved SewerAI annual CCTV inspection subscription (4-0)
• Approved Climatec Energy Services contract for Infrastructure Modernization & Utility Savings (4-0)
• Approved plans and bidding for Waste Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project (4-0)
• Approved purchase of one GMC Sierra Pickup for Police Department (4-0)
• Approved plans and bidding for Electric Vehicle Charger Station Phase I (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work-study session for discussion and direction. The meeting focuses on a strategic planning session with consultant Jeff Bills.

• Strategic planning session with consultant Jeff Bills

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (25-06) and a Variance (25-03) requested by Steve Cochran for an accessory structure that exceeds residential zone height and setback limits at 221 West 12th Street (APN 063-215-006). Staff will present a report and the public may comment before the commission discusses and recommends approval or denial in Resolution No. PC2025-15. The meeting also includes approval of the consent calendar minutes from August 13, September 10, and September 24, 2025.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes for August 13, 2025
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for September 10, 2025
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for September 24, 2025
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-06 and Variance 25-03 for Steve Cochran at 221 West 12th Street (APN 063-215-006)
• Consider Resolution No. PC2025-15 to approve the permit and variance, which are CEQA‑exempt

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed‑session legal counsel conference and then an open session covering presentations, consent agenda items, and several action items. Action items include appointing library board members and an airport commission representative, discussing the 2026 summer recreation schedule, and adopting a new Code of Conduct and Ethics policy. The council will also vote on implementing a classification‑study recommendation affecting Teamsters employee titles and salaries, approve a side‑letter agreement with Teamsters Local Union 542, and adopt a resolution to accept grant funding from the Office of Traffic Safety. Additional consent agenda items are the approval of a three‑year Microsoft Enterprise agreement renewal and other routine approvals.

• Approve implementation of classification‑study recommendations for Teamsters employee reclassifications and new job descriptions
• Approve Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 542
• Adopt Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy for the City of Imperial
• Approve three‑year renewal of Microsoft Enterprise agreement
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑52 to accept grant funding from the Office of Traffic Safety

The Imperial City Council approved and adopted the Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (4‑0). It also approved the classification study recommendations for Teamsters employees, the Side Letter with Teamsters Local Union 542, and Resolution 2025‑50 for employee benefits (each 3‑0‑1). Council members appointed a city representative and alternate to the Imperial Airport Land Use Commission (4‑0) and tabled the appointment of Library Board trustees to a future meeting.

• Adopt Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (4-0)
• Approve classification study recommendations for Teamsters (3-0-1)
• Approve Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 542 (3-0-1)
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-50 establishing benefits for MSPC unrepresented employees (3-0-1)
• Appoint Yvonne Cordero as city representative and Tommy Garcia as alternate to Airport Land Use Commission (4-0)
• Table appointment of two Library Board of Trustees vacancies to a future meeting
• Approve Consent Agenda items including warrants and September 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider several action items, including selecting a student to serve as Mayor for the Day, approving a street closure for Faith Assembly Church's Annual Harvest Festival, and initiating an annexation application for APN 063‑010‑059 at Neckel Road and La Brucherie Road. The council will also vote on a five‑year citation processing and collections agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for the Police Department and a five‑year property tax consulting and audit services agreement with HDL Coren & Cone. Additional routine consent agenda items will be approved with a single motion.

• Approve a five‑year citation processing and collections agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for the Police Department
• Approve a five‑year property tax consulting and audit services agreement with HDL Coren & Cone
• Approve street closure and special event request for Faith Assembly Church's Annual Harvest Festival
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑48 to initiate annexation application for APN 063‑010‑059 at Neckel Road and La Brucherie Road
• Select a student from Imperial Unified School District to serve as Mayor for the Day

The Imperial City Council approved an annexation application for APN 063-010-059 at the Neckel Road and La Brucherie Road intersection. It also adopted several contracts and policy revisions, including a five‑year police citation processing agreement, a property‑tax consulting agreement, a street‑closure for the Annual Harvest Festival, and amendments to the fire‑engine finance agreement and vehicle‑use policy. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-48 annexation application for APN 063-010-059 (5‑0)
• Approved five‑year citation processing agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for Police Department (5‑0)
• Approved rate adjustment and five‑year property‑tax consulting agreement with HDL Coren & Cone (5‑0)
• Approved street‑closure request for Faith Assembly Church Annual Harvest Festival (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-46B amending finance agreement with PNC Bank for fire engine (5‑0)
• Adopted revisions to the City’s Vehicle Use Policy (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-51 establishing a ticket policy (5‑0)
• Moved items B‑6, B‑7, B‑8 and C‑6 to future meetings (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve Resolution PC2025-12, which vacates a portion of O Street between 1st and 2nd Street. Commissioners will also consider Resolution PC2025-13, a conditional use permit for Deen Enterprises to place a PET/CT mobile imaging system at 435 W. Aten Road. The consent calendar includes approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on O Street vacation (Resolution PC2025-12) between 1st and 2nd Street
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-05 for PET/CT mobile imaging at 435 W. Aten Road (Resolution PC2025-13)
• Consent calendar: approve Planning Commission minutes for September 10, 2025

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider several contract awards and policy actions. Major items include awarding a $1,038,536.99 contract to Total Industries, Inc. for shop tank and ventilation system upgrades, and a $272,603.00 contract to Downstream Services Inc. for sewer CCTV inspections. The council will also act on classification study recommendations and appoint members to the County Airport Land Use Commission.

• Award $1,038,536.99 contract to Total Industries, Inc. for Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation (Bid 2025-03)
• Award $272,603.00 contract to Downstream Services Inc. for Manhole and Gravity Sewer Collections System CCTV Inspection and Inventory (Project No. 2025-08) with 25% contingency
• Approve implementation of classification study recommendations for unrepresented, MSPC, seasonal, and part‑time positions
• Approve Resolution No. 2025‑49 to amend MSPC unrepresented employee benefits
• Appointment of a primary and alternate council member to the County of Imperial Airport Land Use Commission

The council approved the consent agenda and awarded two major contracts: a $1,038,536.99 tank modification project to Total Industries and a $272,603 CCTV inspection project to Downstream Services. They also approved the classification study recommendations for contract, MSPC, seasonal and part‑time positions and adopted Resolution 2025‑49 for MSPC unrepresented employees. The appointment to the County of Imperial Airport Land Use Commission was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0-1)
• Awarded Downstream Services CCTV inspection contract for $272,603 (5-0)
• Awarded Total Industries tank modification contract for $1,038,536.99 (5-0)
• Approved classification study recommendations for contract, MSPC, seasonal, part‑time positions (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑49 for MSPC unrepresented employees (4-0-1)
• Appointment to County of Imperial Airport Land Use Commission tabled

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on two projects. Item D-1 proposes vacating a portion of O Street between 1st and 2nd Street, with staff recommending approval under Resolution PC2025-12. Item D-2 proposes a conditional use permit for a PET/CT mobile imaging system at 435 W. Aten Road, with staff recommending approval under Resolution PC2025-13. The meeting also includes consent‑calendar approval of minutes from July 23 and August 27, 2025.

• Approve/deny Resolution PC2025-12 to vacate O Street between 1st and 2nd St.
• Approve/deny Resolution PC2025-13 for Conditional Use Permit 25-05 for DEEN Enterprises PET/CT mobile imaging at 435 W. Aten Road
• Consent calendar: approve Planning Commission minutes from July 23, 2025
• Consent calendar: approve Planning Commission minutes from August 27, 2025
• Public appearances: residents may address the commission on non‑agenda items (3‑minute limit)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider a resolution to finance the purchase of a new Pierce fire engine for $962,721, with a budget adjustment for the first payment. The Council will also accept a sewer and water easement for APN 063-121-006 on O Street. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals, a police officer recognition, and a canceled public hearing on a subdivision map revision.

• Approve Resolution 2025-46A to finance a new fire engine ($962,721) and adjust FY25-26 budget
• Accept easement for sewer and water on APN 063-121-006, O Street between 12th and 13th
• Award task order to Dynamic Consulting Engineers for record of survey and right‑of‑way dedication (APN 064-020-025)
• Award task order to Desert Surveying and Engineering for record of survey and right‑of‑way dedication (APN 064-180-006)
• Recognition of Police Officer of the Year, Carmen Fierro

The council approved financing of $962,721 with PNC Bank to purchase a new fire engine for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. They also approved a sewer and water easement for APN 063-121-006 and adopted several consent‑agenda items, including a warrants report, August 20 meeting minutes, letters of support, wastewater treatment parts purchase, and two land‑survey task orders. All motions carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved financing of $962,721 for new fire engine (Resolution 2025-46A) – vote 3-0
• Approved sewer and water easement for APN 063-121-006 – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – Warrants Report – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – August 20, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – Letter of Support for SB 346 Transient Occupancy Taxes – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – Letter of Support for I.V. Fairgrounds 2™ Street Landscaping Project – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – Annual purchase of wastewater treatment plant UV system parts – vote 3-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – Task Order to Dynamic Consulting Engineers for record of survey and right‑of‑way dedication (APN 064-020-025) – vote 3-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially recommend the abandonment of a portion of O Street. This action is requested by Raul Parra to provide parking for 12 new office suites in the Rail-Served Industrial Zone.

• Public hearing for the right-of-way vacation of O Street between 1st Street and 2nd Street
• Resolution No. PC2025-12 regarding General Plan conformance for the O Street vacation

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider three action items: appointing a voting delegate and two alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, accepting the CA Irving Paving Project as complete and releasing the 5% retention payment, and adopting Resolution No. 2025-45 to approve the 2025 Service Area Plan for the Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission. The council will also approve routine consent‑agenda items including the warrants report, the minutes from the August 6 meeting, and a support letter for climate‑safe infrastructure investments. Presentations on a certificate of recognition, the Voter’s Choice Act, and GIS projects will be given, followed by department and manager reports.

• C-1: Appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the League of CA Cities Annual Conference (Oct 8‑10, 2025).
• C-2: Accept the CA Irving Paving Project as complete and authorize release of the 5% retention payment.
• C-3: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45 approving the 2025 Service Area Plan for the Imperial County LAFCO.
• B-1: Approve the Warrants Report.
• B-3: Approve a support letter regarding investments in climate‑safe infrastructure.

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑45, approving the 2025 Service Area Plan recommended by the Planning Commission. It also accepted the CA Irving Paving Project as complete and recorded the Notice of Completion. Mayor Pro Tem Obeso‑Martinez was appointed as the delegate with Councilmembers Mendoza and Amparano as alternates for the League of CA Cities Annual Conference. All motions passed unanimously.

• Moved Item C‑2 to the Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including warrants report, meeting minutes, support letter, and acceptance of Irving Paving Project (5‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Obeso‑Martinez as delegate and Councilmembers Mendoza and Amparano as alternates for the League of CA Cities conference (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑45 approving the 2025 Service Area Plan (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine and the acceptance of state COPS program funding. The body is also reviewing several job description revisions and staff allocations for community development and animal control.

• Purchase of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine (Resolution No. 2025-46)
• Acceptance of 2023-2024 State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding
• Contract award to Southstar Engineering & Consulting Inc. for Aten Blvd Sidewalk Installation labor compliance
• Professional services agreements with 2K Tower Services, LLC and Code Exxperts
• Budget amendment to add a full-time Community Development Project Manager and an Animal Control Officer

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Variance 25-02, which seeks to deviate from the residential front‑yard setback standards for an accessory structure at 642 Costa Azul Street. Staff recommends denying the variance. The commission will also receive an Environmental Justice Element presentation and approve minutes from the May 28 and July 23 meetings.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes for May 28, 2025
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for July 23, 2025
• Environmental Justice Element presentation by Hanna Stelmakhovych
• Public hearing on Variance 25-02 for 642 Costa Azul Street (front‑yard setback deviation)
• Adjournment of the meeting

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will discuss the City of Imperial Service Area Plan, which is categorically exempt from CEQA. Commissioners will vote on Resolution No. PC2025-10 to adopt the 2025 Service Area Plan. The meeting includes a public comment period and will adjourn until the next regular meeting on August 13, 2025.

• Discussion and action on the City of Imperial Service Area Plan (CEQA exempt)
• Vote on Resolution No. PC2025-10 to adopt the 2025 Service Area Plan
• Public comment period for residents
• Adjournment of the meeting until August 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Documents related to agenda items available at City Hall front counter

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider authorizing the acquisition of a Tymco Model 600 street sweeper and shifting street‑cleaning from a contracted service to city operation. The council will also vote on designating two parcels as surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and labor‑compliance contract awards.

• Approve purchase of Tymco Model 600 street sweeper for in‑house street sweeping
• Approve Resolution No. 2025‑42 designating two parcels as surplus land
• Award Labor Compliance Contract RFP 2025‑13 for manhole and lift‑station work
• Award Labor Compliance Contract RFP 2025‑14 for Aten Rd Sewer Line Phase II

The Imperial City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several administrative actions. It also approved the purchase of a Tymco Model 600 street sweeper and a resolution designating two parcels as surplus land. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (warrants report, July 2 & 7 meeting minutes, personnel file destruction, FY2024 Operation Stonegarden MOU, two labor compliance contracts) – 4-0
• Authorized destruction of personnel files from 1959‑2017 per record retention policy – 4-0
• Approved FY2024 Operation Stonegarden Memorandum of Understanding – 4-0
• Awarded Labor Compliance Contract RFP 2025-13 to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California for manhole and lift station rehabilitation – 4-0
• Awarded Labor Compliance Contract RFP 2025-14 to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California for Aten Rd Sewer Line Replacement Phase II – 4-0
• Approved purchase of Tymco Model 600 street sweeper and transition to in‑house street sweeping – 4-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-42 designating two parcels as surplus land under the Surplus Land Act – 4-0
• Approved warrants report – 4-0

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider and vote on the proposed schedule for the city's Signature Special Event Series for the 2025-2026 season. The Parks & Recreation Department presented the schedule and recommended approval. The agenda notes no fiscal impact. Council members will vote after discussion.

• Approve proposed Special Event Series schedule for 2025-2026 season (Parks & Recreation)
• Public comment limited to agenda items with a three‑minute time limit per speaker

The Imperial City Council voted 4-0 to approve the Special Event Series schedule for the 2025‑2026 season, removing the proposed July event. The motion was moved by Councilmember Burnworth and seconded by Councilmember Amparano. No public comments were received.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Special Event Series schedule without proposed July event (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025-2026 budget for the Department of Innovation and Technology and a change order for the Highway 86 Beautification project. The body will also consider appointments to the Library Board of Trustees and updates to the police department policy manual.

• Change Order No. 1 for AHSC-ARPA Highway 86 Beautification Ph. 1 Project (Bid 2024-07)
• Budget outline of projects and recurring fees for Department of Innovation and Technology FY 2025-2026
• Two appointments to the Library Board of Trustees
• Updates to the Imperial Police Department Policy Manual through Lexipol
• Ratification of IID Green Lighting for Outdoor Wellness (GLOW) grant funding agreement

The council approved the consent agenda, including warrants, meeting minutes, a grant funding agreement, and a letter of support. It authorized Change Order No. 1 for the AHSC‑ARPA Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 project (5‑0). The council also approved the Department of Innovation and Technology’s FY 2025‑2026 budget outline and accepted updates to the Imperial Police Department policy manual, each by a 5‑0 vote. Library board appointments were tabled and the special event schedule was pulled for a separate meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (warrants, minutes, grant agreement, letter of support) (5-0)
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 for Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 project (5-0)
• Approved Department of Innovation and Technology budget outline FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Accepted updates to Imperial Police Department Policy Manual via Lexipol (5-0)
• Tabled Library Board of Trustees appointments to fill two vacancies
• Pulled Special Event Series schedule for a stand‑alone council meeting

City Council

The Imperial City Council voted 5‑0 to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 2025. It also approved an emergency resolution ratifying actions taken at the water‑treatment plant. Additional unanimous actions included a street‑vacation approval, special‑tax levies for several community‑facility districts, and staffing and procurement measures.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-27, adopting the FY 2025‑26 annual budget (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-41, declaring an emergency and ratifying water‑treatment plant actions (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-26, vacating portions of 13", 14", 15" and O Streets (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-29, levying special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Victoria Ranch) FY25‑26 (5‑0)
• Approved establishment of four new classification titles, salary ranges, and job descriptions (5‑0)
• Rejected all bids and authorized rebidding for Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications project (Bid 2025-03) (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of a Gorman Rupp Package System for the Claypool Lift Station (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-28, adopting the GANN spending limit for FY ending June 30 2026 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the annual budget and Gann spending limit for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The body will also hold public hearings regarding street vacations and landscape and lighting maintenance assessments.

• Adoption of annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
• Public hearing to vacate portions of 13th, 14th, 15th, and O Street
• Public hearings for landscape and lighting maintenance assessments for Paseo del Sol, Wildflower, and Sky Ranch subdivisions
• Approval of special taxes for six Community Facilities Districts for FY25-26
• Rejection of bids and authorization to rebid Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications project

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a special meeting for a City Budget Workshop. Council members will hear a presentation by Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, on the draft budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and provide direction. No other agenda items are listed.

• Work‑study session on FY 2025‑2026 draft budget
• Presentation by Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director
• Public comment limited to agenda items

The council convened a special meeting to review the draft budget for FY 2025‑2026. Victor Manriquez, Administrative Services Director, presented an overview of the city’s budget, excluding capital improvement projects. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Imperial City Council will adopt a consent agenda covering routine items such as warrants, a labor compliance contract, surplus vehicle sales, and several landscape and lighting district resolutions. A public hearing will address employee vacancy levels under AB 2561. Action items include awarding the CA Irving Parking Lot construction contract, rejecting and re‑bidding a tank modification project, and approving water service extension and other infrastructure contracts.

• Award construction contract for the CA Irving Parking Lot Project (Bid 2025-04) for $106,969.17 with a 20% contingency
• Authorize rejection and re‑bidding of the Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation Project (Bid 2025-03)
• Declare five Public Services vehicles surplus and authorize their sale
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-15 to extend domestic water service for 604 W. Murphy Rd (APN 063-020-010)
• Public hearing on local public employee vacancy levels, recruitment and retention (AB 2561)

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It rejected all bids for the Shop Tank & Ventilation System project and ordered a rebid. It approved several infrastructure contracts, such as a $106,969.17 CA Irving Parking Lot contract with a 20% contingency, an Aten Road Sewer Line Replacement Phase II contract with a 10% contingency, a sidewalk survey agreement, a CCTV sewer inspection bidding, and the purchase of two wastewater screen retrofit sets. Additional resolutions were adopted for landscape districts, water service extension, and the SB 1‑funded project list.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Shop Tank & Ventilation System project; scheduled rebid (4-0-1)
• Awarded CA Irving Parking Lot construction contract $106,969.17 with 20% contingency (4-0-1)
• Awarded Aten Road Sewer Line Replacement Phase II contract with 10% contingency (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk survey proposal via Master Services Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted plans and authorized public bidding for CCTV sewer inspection project (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of two screen retrofit sets for wastewater plant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 for SB 1‑funded FY 2025‑2026 project list (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on vacating several city-owned street segments to support municipal operations. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a convenience store to sell alcohol and dispense gasoline.

• Proposed right-of-way vacation of O Street (between 13th and 15th), 13th Street (between N and P), 14th Street (between N and P), and 15th Street (between N and P)
• Conditional Use Permit 25-02 for Imperial Hotel Acquisition, LLC for alcohol sales and gasoline dispensing at a Circle K at 1400 N. Imperial Avenue
• Resolution No. PC2025-09 regarding street vacations for the City Shop and Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution No. PC2025-06 regarding the Circle K conditional use permit

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved a right‑of‑way vacation for O Street and adjacent streets. Additionally, the commission approved a conditional use permit for Imperial Hotel Acquisition, LLC to operate a Circle K convenience store with off‑sale alcoholic beverages and gasoline dispensing at 1400 N. Imperial Avenue. All three actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar) (3-0)
• Approved right‑of‑way vacation of O Street and adjacent streets (Resolution PC2025-09) (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25‑02 for Circle K at 1400 N. Imperial Ave (Resolution PC2025-06) (3-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council adopted Resolutions No. 2025-12 (APN 063-054-038) and No. 2025-13 (APN 063-121-004) to designate two parcels as surplus land. The council also approved the consent agenda, adopted procedures for a public hearing on AB 2561 concerning city vacancies, and authorized electronic support letters for AB 762 and SB 45. Additional actions included declaring Mitel phone system equipment surplus.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 (APN 063-054-038) and Resolution No. 2025-13 (APN 063-121-004) to declare two parcels surplus land
• Approve and adopt procedures for the public hearing on AB 2561 (city vacancies, recruitment, retention)
• Approve consent agenda items and related resolutions
• Authorize electronic submittal of support letters for AB 762 and SB 45
• Declare Mitel phone system equipment as surplus

City Council

The Imperial City Council will adopt two resolutions designating parcels (APN 063-054-038 and APN 063-121-004) as surplus land. It will adopt procedures for a public hearing on AB 2561 concerning city vacancies, recruitment, and retention. The council will approve a new Public Services Supervisor job description, delete one vacant foreman allocation, and add funded full‑time Engineering Technician and Supervisor positions. It will also approve a contract with Rove Engineering for manhole and lift station rehabilitation and new manhole installation, including a 10% contingency, and adopt an emergency resolution for foundation repairs at City Hall.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 and 2025-13 to declare parcels APN 063-054-038 and APN 063-121-004 surplus land
• Adopt procedures for AB 2561 public hearing on city vacancies, recruitment and retention
• Approve Public Services Supervisor job description and budget changes (delete one foreman vacancy, add Engineering Technician and Supervisor positions)
• Approve contract award to Rove Engineering for manhole and lift station rehabilitation and new manhole installation, Bid No. 2025-01, with 10% contingency
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 declaring an emergency for foundation repairs at City Hall

The council approved a contract with Rove Engineering (Bid No. 2025‑01) to rehabilitate manholes and lift stations, authorizing a 10% contingency. It also declared an emergency to fund foundation repairs at City Hall. Additionally, the council adopted two parcels as surplus land and approved staffing and budget changes for Public Services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved contract award to Rove Engineering for Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation (Bid No. 2025‑01) – 5-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑11 declaring emergency for City Hall foundation repairs – 5-0
• Approved Resolutions No. 2025‑12 and 2025‑13 designating two parcels as surplus land – 5-0
• Adopted procedures for public hearing on AB 2561 vacancies, recruitment, and retention – 5-0
• Approved Public Services Supervisor description and related staffing allocations – 5-0
• Approved Consent Agenda items (warrants report, April 16 minutes, electronic support letters, surplus phone equipment) – 3-0-2

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a residential subdivision and a commercial use permit. The body will also appoint members to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee.

• Tentative Tract Map 24-02 for Monterrey Park to create 11 single-family residential lots (APNs 064-295-084 and 064-281-068)
• Conditional Use Permit 25-03 for a drive-thru at Jack in the Box located at 304 S. Imperial Avenue
• Appointment of a non-voting Planning Commissioner and an alternate to the Friends of Imperial Parks Committee
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 26, 2025

The Imperial Planning Commission approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It appointed Francisco Curiel as a non‑voting commissioner and Rebecca Terrazas‑Baxter as an alternate to the Friends of Imperial Parks Committee for 2025. The commission also approved Tentative Tract Map 24‑02 for Monterrey Park and a Conditional Use Permit for a Jack in the Box drive‑thru at 304 S. Imperial Avenue. All actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Francisco Curiel as non‑voting Planning Commissioner to Friends of Imperial Parks Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Terrazas‑Baxter as alternate to Friends of Imperial Parks Committee (3-0)
• Approved Tentative Tract Map 24‑02 for Monterrey Park (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25‑03 for Jack in the Box drive‑thru at 304 S. Imperial Ave (3-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider approving funding for water and sewer infrastructure projects, including a $35,000 match for an Environmental Justice General Plan element, and will vote on the Q3 budget report and a resolution amending municipal funds.

• Authorize $35,000 match for Environmental Justice General Plan element
• Approve Aten Blvd. Sidewalk Installation Phase 1 project
• Approve Aten Rd. Sewer Line Replacement Project Phase II
• Approve purchase of Caterpillar D400GC Genset for Water Treatment Plant
• Approve Q3 Budget Report and amend CIP project funds

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted Resolution No. 2025-09 to execute a REAP grant agreement. It approved a $35,000 partnership for an Environmental Justice Element and authorized public bidding for sidewalk, sewer and water treatment projects. The council also approved the Q3 Budget Report and adopted Resolution No. 2025-10 to amend CIP funds. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-09 for REAP grant execution (4-0)
• Approved $35,000 partnership for Environmental Justice Element (4-0)
• Authorized public bidding for CMAQ Aten Blvd. Sidewalk Phase 1 (Bid 2025-05) (4-0)
• Authorized public bidding for Aten Rd Sewer Line Replacement Phase II (Bid 2025-06) (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion and 5% retention release for Pavement Rehabilitation project (Bid 2024-08) (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar D400GC genset and transfer switch for Water Treatment Plant (4-0)
• Approved Q3 Budget Report and adopted Resolution No. 2025-10 amending CIP funds (4-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider several action items, including appointing a non‑voting member to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee and approving public bidding for the Shop Tank and Aten Tank modifications with a new ventilation system. The council will also approve reimbursement of development park impact fees for the Monterrey Subdivision Park, adopt a Body Worn Cameras policy for Community Development staff, and approve a third amendment to the Imperial Police Officers Association memorandum of understanding.

• Appointment of a non‑voting primary and alternate council member to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee (2025 calendar year)
• Adopt plans, specifications, and authorize public bidding for the Shop Tank & Aten Tank modifications and new ventilation system (Bid No. 2025-03)
• Approve reimbursement of development park impact fees for the Monterrey Subdivision Park
• Approve and adopt the Body Worn Cameras Policy for Community Development staff
• Approve a third amendment to the Imperial Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding

The council approved seven substantive actions and a consent agenda, each passing unanimously. Key actions included authorizing public bidding for the Shop Tank and Aten Tank modifications (Bid No. 2025-03), adopting a Body Worn Cameras policy for Community Development staff, and approving a third amendment to the police officers’ union memorandum. The council also appointed non‑voting members to the Friends of Imperial Parks committee and adopted policies on sidewalks, outside employment, and reimbursement of park impact fees.

• Approved consent agenda items (warrants report, March 19 minutes, claim rejection CJP-3053766, surplus DoIT equipment) – 5-0
• Appointed Ida Obeso-Martinez (primary) and Katie Burnworth (alternate) to Friends of Imperial Parks committee – 5-0
• Authorized public bidding for Shop Tank & Aten Tank Modifications and New Ventilation System Installation (Bid No. 2025-03) – 5-0
• Approved reimbursement of development park impact fees for the Monterrey Subdivision Park – 5-0
• Adopted Body Worn Cameras Policy for Community Development staff – 5-0
• Approved third amendment to the Imperial Police Officer’s Association Memorandum of Understanding – 5-0
• Adopted Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Program – 5-0
• Adopted Outside Employment Policy – 5-0

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, consider staff recommendations, and vote on Resolution No. PC2025-05 to approve Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for Joshua Quintero’s storage facility at 611 E. 12th Street (APN 063-12-003). The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15332. The meeting also includes approval of the March 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes.

• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for March 12, 2025 (Consent Calendar).
• Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for a 57,000‑sq‑ft storage facility at 611 E. 12th St (APN 063-12-003).

The Imperial Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 25-01, allowing Joshua Quintero to operate a storage facility at 611 E. 12th Street, with a 4-0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for storage facility at 611 E. 12th St (4-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will vote on a new lactation accommodation policy and several contract and project items. Action items include extending an auditing contract, authorizing public bidding for a manhole and lift‑station rehabilitation project, and approving a change order for street rehabilitation. The council will also authorize disposal of two fleet vehicles and create a loading zone for paratransit at the Imperial Village Apartments.

• Adopt City of Imperial Lactation Policy (C‑1)
• Approve one‑year contract extension with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP for auditing services (C‑2)
• Adopt plans and authorize public bidding for Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, Bid 2025‑01 (C‑3)
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 7th, 10th & 14th St. Rehabilitation Project, Bid 2024‑01 (C‑5)
• Authorize installation of a loading zone for paratransit at Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street (C‑6)

The Imperial City Council adopted a lactation accommodation policy and extended the city’s audit contract with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP. It approved plans, specifications and public bidding for the Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation and New Manhole Installation Project (Bid 2025-01). The council also approved a change order for the 7", 10" & 14" St. Rehabilitation Project, a loading zone at Imperial Village Apartments, and the disposal of two non‑operational park vehicles. All items were approved by vote, with the consent agenda passing 4‑0‑1.

• Adopted Lactation Accommodation Policy (5-0)
• Approved one‑year audit contract extension with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP (5-0)
• Authorized public bidding for Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 7", 10" & 14" St. Rehabilitation Project (3-0-2)
• Authorized loading zone for paratransit at Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street (5-0)
• Authorized surplus and disposal of two non‑operational park fleet vehicles (approved via consent agenda)
• Approved Warrants Report, SB 461 support letter, and March 5, 2025 council minutes (consent agenda 4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve Variance 25-01, allowing a deviation from rear‑yard setback requirements for a room addition at 183 Ana Street (APN 044‑733‑027). Staff recommends approval of the variance. The agenda also includes consent‑calendar items to approve the minutes from the January 24, 2024 and February 26, 2025 meetings.

• Public hearing and decision on Variance 25-01 for Eric Chung’s room addition at 183 Ana Street (APN 044‑733‑027)
• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for January 24, 2024
• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for February 26, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchasing two 2024 Ford F250 service trucks for the Water Treatment Plant and adopting a new Vacancy, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts Policy. The body will also consider an agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District for a pole attachment program.

• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F250 service trucks for the Water Treatment Plant
• Agreement with Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for an IID Pole Attachment Program
• Adoption of the Vacancy, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts Policy
• Sale and disposal of surplus Public Services equipment
• Review of the independent city audit report for fiscal year 2023

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve Variance 24-03 and Conditional Use Permit 24-09 for Mark Gaddis' accessory structure at 121 North F Street (APN 064-042-0001). Staff recommends approval of both items. The meeting also includes approval of the January 22, 2025 commission minutes and routine commissioner reports.

• Public hearing on Variance 24-03 to allow rear‑yard setback deviation at 121 N. F St.
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 24-09 for a 13‑ft‑6‑in accessory structure at the same site.
• Resolution No. PC2025-02 (variance) and Resolution No. PC2025-04 (CUP) to be approved or denied.
• Consent calendar item: approve Planning Commission minutes for January 22, 2025.
• Commissioners’ reports and adjournment.

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider several action items, including approving a Memorandum of Understanding with San Diego State University and its Imperial Valley Campus. Council members will also declare a 1999 Ford F350 crane truck surplus and authorize its sale, adopt resolutions for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and approve grant deeds for parcels to be used as retention basins. These items will be discussed and voted on during the regular open session.

• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Imperial, San Diego State University and SDSU Imperial Valley Campus
• Declare 1999 Ford F350 crane truck surplus and authorize its sale or auction
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 to replace the grit washer tank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (sole source)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07 to repair the Wastewater Treatment Plant headworks fine screen (sole source)
• Approve transfer of parcels 063-064-001 and 063-064-022 via grant deeds for retention basin purposes

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider several actions, including adopting a resolution to amend police citation fines, approving the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, authorizing a temporary street closure for a kindergarten tour, and accepting a scholarship membership from TeamCalifornia. The council will also consider a resolution for property abatement at 407 W. Barioni and will vote on mayor‑appointed committee assignments. All items are on the agenda for the February 5, 2025 regular meeting.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑03 to amend the administrative citation schedule for Police Department fines.
• Approve purchase of one 2025 Ford Police Interceptor to replace Unit #204.
• Authorize closure of Imperial Avenue from 4th Street to 5th Street on Feb 27 2025 for a Police Department Kindergarten Tour.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑04 accepting a one‑year scholarship membership from TeamCalifornia.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑05 authorizing abatement of property at 407 W. Barioni and collection of abatement costs.

City Council

The Imperial City Council convened a closed‑session special meeting. The agenda includes a conference with the City Attorney to discuss matters that could be prejudiced by open discussion, and a conference with labor negotiators representing the Imperial Police Officers Association and Teamsters Local No. 542. No votes or actions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Conference with legal counsel – discussion limited to avoid prejudice in negotiations
• Conference with labor negotiators (G.C.5957.6) – City Manager and representatives of Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local No. 542
• Public comment on closed‑session items (3‑minute limit per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Traffic Commission will discuss a staff‑recommended loading zone for paratransit vehicles at the Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street. The proposal includes a 45‑foot zone and $500 for signage, and staff recommends approval with conditions. The commission will also approve the September 25, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes on the consent calendar.

• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes for September 25, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Discuss and vote on Loading Zone for Paratransit Services at Imperial Village Apartments on 11th Street
• Staff recommends $500 for signs and striping for the loading zone

City Council

The Imperial City Council convened a closed‑session special meeting. Council members will meet with the City Attorney to discuss matters that could be prejudiced if spoken about in open session. They will also hold a conference with labor negotiators, including the Imperial Police Officers Association and Teamsters Local No. 542, regarding collective bargaining issues. Public comment on closed‑session items is allowed for up to three minutes per speaker.

• Conference with legal counsel – discussion of matters that could be prejudiced if aired publicly
• Conference with labor negotiators (G.C.5957.6) – Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local No. 542, and other employee groups
• Public comment on closed‑session items (3‑minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider authorizing a special tax for the Morningstar Subdivision Community Facilities District No. 2024‑1. It will also act on several administrative items, including street closures for a car show, a staff stipend, and the purchase of two Dell servers. Additional resolutions cover appointments, health‑related policies, and inter‑agency agreements.

• Authorize levy of a Special Tax for Morningstar Subdivision Community Facilities District No. 2024‑1 (Ordinance No. 830)
• Approve street closures at G & H Streets with 10th and 9th Streets for the Sunrunner’s Car Club event at Eager Park
• Authorize purchase of two Dell PowerEdge servers for GIS services, total cost $47,731.19
• Adopt a 5% stipend for the Cross‑Connection Control Program Coordinator (Resolution No. 2025‑01)
• Adopt Naloxone policies and procedures for eligible employees