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Chief-level staff said the next steps will include practical coordination on apparatus and hose loads, and agreed training exercises. “We need to make sure that the individuals from the different departments ... are very familiar with each other's equipment,” the chief said, noting small differences such as hose-loading patterns that can complicate joint responses. Battalion and deputy chiefs from the participating agencies are preparing a training plan and described the coming year as a pilot to test and refine procedures.

Action: The county’s approval was reported to the council as an informational update; no council action was required. The fire chief said a media release is planned and that the agencies will evaluate procedures, keeping successful practices and discarding approaches that do not work.

Ending: Fire leadership said the current year will serve as a pilot implementation period; the agencies will implement training, adjust procedures and issue updates once initial coordination is complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.","oneSentenceSummary","Fire department leaders reported the Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved an automatic aid agreement among AMR, the City of Imperial, El Centro and the county. The agreement now moves to joint training and a pilot phase to coordinate equipment and mutual response procedures.","taxTitle","Imperial City, Imperial County, California","taxId",71479,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319239,"Lobbyist: Sen. Padilla introduces bill to transfer former CHP building to Imperial for police use; advocates outline legislative timeline",286,1112000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87&start=1112&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87/thumbnail_1112000.jpg","/articles/6319239/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/Lobbyist-Sen-Padilla-introduces-bill-to-transfer-former-CHP-building-to-Imperial-for-police-use-advocates-outline-legislative-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319239-9e411d47590b308e67b6b18cafe2140a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145168&Signature=MdzTTxHBk7ijUG64VGH231Mk8qbCauiorEmxvGD3sQU1I832ii7vJvEV9t4wiiBG-BhPv0Brv2CZ4pBmGy6zfomN5Lu-rlFpgEPyNb9JJtoFfZrm9FdxQhR2eQbjuZpN-1uj4j1b79d7azLe02AmkZlu9WGPh5yBi3TRLe6xoXpyUhPYUjfrG6lUBYfSaVEXCpsVJMAwlebcRljcPQvo6qVgft1AYdA~9OVBGz2zaI3wuPQ40ZazEfoAv6PUiJLTrajy~qaZkSbuUQIvw90SfLqnzK~JXkhGXprJoa1rlfXNvofb9xGHkjuukw7Jza9ciFP20p473~roz5nL4B4qsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative from JCG Government Affairs told the City Council that Senator Alex Padilla introduced a bill on the city’s behalf — cited in the meeting as SB461 — to facilitate transfer of the former California Highway Patrol building to the City of Imperial for use as a police station.

The lobbyist described the early procedural steps: the bill was introduced the same day, must sit in print for 30 days, will likely see its first policy committee hearing in the Senate in mid-to-late March or early April, and then proceed through fiscal review and the Assembly if it advances. The presenter said, if successful, the two houses would send the bill to the governor in late August under the typical legislative calendar.

“This bill's been introduced today. It has to sit in print for 30 days, likely have its first policy committee hearing in the Senate sometime mid to late March, early April,” the lobbyist said. The presenter also encouraged the city to expect opportunities for testimony in Sacramento and noted the narrower bill-introduction caps on legislators this year.

The lobbyist framed the introduction as a positive development and encouraged continued staff coordination for advocacy and testimony if the bill reaches committee hearings. He also discussed broader state budget pressures and policy areas likely to draw legislative attention this year, including fire-related insurance and homelessness, and noted the potential for federal funding shifts to affect state priorities.

Action: No council vote was necessary on the informational update. The lobbyist requested city staff continue coordination for the bill’s legislative process and potential testimony in Sacramento.

Ending: City staff and the lobbying team said they would continue to track SB461’s committee assignments and will notify the council about opportunities for testimony and potential impacts.","A JCG Government Affairs lobbyist told the City Council that Senator Padilla introduced SB461 to facilitate transfer of a former CHP building to the City of Imperial for use as a police station. The lobbyist explained the bill's legislative path and timing, and urged continued coordination with city staff for hearings and testimony.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319244,"Council approves sole-source valve-exerciser with GIS compatibility to modernize water distribution maintenance",626,2796000,3422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87&start=2796&end=3422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87/thumbnail_2796000.jpg","/articles/6319244/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/Council-approves-sole-source-valve-exerciser-with-GIS-compatibility-to-modernize-water-distribution-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319244-191b42c5e91b92e819074ff05c423d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145168&Signature=jYEm5wCyKCZvWwk0bqBOpU9jcZTQJIiIvfB-l1QMgB-21pzajy-PbEOYPJBgl92hBf1SnLxIoyqI0yS1Rc-looxeCxD2au5bQTih2Fo0XJysAhHe0Ffz4Hbm5oBRHsFLL7VXHFadXDoNMNxEhVhEnIBkze8gdxEAMr2yfQJamPwPCC0iF8LZX9kvTwGLLrb1v9gCAE1Uih17Qt3nv5ZpEcwQv~RaTgBJf5MvYgt-S1puDLP2t12qg7avYc74TeaZlEo4Rp~9PWopdKtNkYlmgm6xlUN0eNvmtISuoLCkdc4CWsP2PNom5hM63eF7xTqrgEjJjJNf-b9naVmwZIMtmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Imperial Council voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2025‑O8, authorizing purchase of valve-exercising equipment for the city’s water treatment and distribution system. The machine presented to council includes an integrated computer with GIS/GPS capability designed to link exercised-valve data directly into the city’s Esri-based asset management system.

Public works staff said the city’s existing valve-exerciser is roughly 10–15 years old, has experienced frequent downtime and would require substantial labor to operate without modern automation. The new unit was presented as a sole-source purchase because the Trimble/Unity solution described by staff was represented as compatible with the city’s current GIS. “This has a computer on it, which has a GIS capability and GPS ... it goes directly into our GIS system,” a presenter said.

Council members raised several procurement and budget questions, asking why the old machine could not be repaired, whether the GIS capability could be retrofitted and whether other vendors were available. Staff responded that operators recommended the replacement due to downtime and labor demands, and that the vendor’s Trimble Unity product had the required compatibility with the city’s Esri GIS. Council members sought assurance that the equipment would be used and would yield cost savings by reducing valve-related service interruptions.

Discussion in the meeting cited a purchase price in the range of about $103,000 to $104,000 in councilback-and-forth; staff said the replacement would reduce operator time and allow better tracking of exercised valves and future valve-replacement prioritization. The motion to approve the sole-source purchase passed 4-0.

Action: Adopt Resolution 2025‑O8 approving purchase of valve exercise equipment; motion carried 4-0. Staff will retire the existing unit to surplus and proceed with procurement under the sole-source justification stated at the meeting.

Ending: Council instructed staff to ensure the equipment will be used as intended, to track benefits in staff time and to include valve-replacement planning alongside the new exercising program.","The council approved Resolution 2025‑O8 to buy a wheel-mounted valve-exerciser with GIS/GPS integration to modernize valve-exercising for the city water distribution system. Council questioned sole‑source procurement, the condition of the existing machine and cost justification before approving the purchase 4-0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319248,"Council approves replacement of corroded grit washer at wastewater plant; questions over specs and warranty",359,2361000,2720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87&start=2361&end=2720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87/thumbnail_2361000.jpg","/articles/6319248/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/Council-approves-replacement-of-corroded-grit-washer-at-wastewater-plant-questions-over-specs-and-warranty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319248-37afcd302e67d42ffa5298a53e8a5e96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145168&Signature=FNXHOVAtdngU2-dBQdXbdtih83~KJ~FfacGZa9sgDxo5MTk4aymvxupioEA9RE9igJnTAhvew10ScxsXStscGn~F-uaxJMrZMGwGeVAVj1B2rlvoYAFLHtpbWYQ4DGrO2xYjpDPDKeQaad9E020G-EQBmrPjrSQUQYM2byurDYp8Cg3z2~pHWJ45S99ZH1Vd7cQBP0muJAb~8uYUDAZ7EQnfh4bniT15iLNw1Cn2dCn8kb5ru11agruzvtikyZ3How1PbgAUPZUyvJYFCQyWipcyRBZLXkzUtDV8~5J-p7olXDhTw8KZfwFJbMyxfM2dwAwiM4qJvqzBOXKGzq0DBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Imperial Council adopted Resolution 2025‑O6, authorizing replacement of a corroded grit washer tank at the municipal wastewater treatment plant. Council approved the measure 4-0.

Public works staff and the plant operator told the council the unit installed during the 2021 wastewater project used 304 stainless steel and showed corrosion within months. City engineering staff proposed replacing it with a proprietary unit made from a stronger stainless material (described in the meeting as 316 stainless) that the vendor reports will withstand the strength of the incoming raw sewer. Staff said the replacement protects the city’s $1,500,000 membrane system installed in 2021.

“This unit basically protects the $1,500,000 membrane system that we have at the wastewater treatment plant that was installed as part of the 2021 project,” a staff presenter said. Council members pressed for details: one asked why earlier inspections or warranty remedies did not prevent the failure and noted signs of corrosion within nine months of installation. Staff said the original warranty should have been at least one year and that they would review warranty records and contract responsibilities.

Council discussion also noted that the headworks portion was omitted from the 2021 project and that the city is beginning preliminary engineering for a complete new headworks system, which staff described as a future multimillion‑dollar project. Council members cautioned that small component failures can cascade into far larger costs if not addressed.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025‑O6 to replace the grit washer tank passed 4-0. Staff said the replacement is a proprietary unit from a single manufacturer and recommended purchase to prevent damage to critical membrane equipment.

Ending: Staff said they will follow up on warranty records and continue preliminary engineering for a full headworks replacement; the replacement was authorized so operators would have the grit removal capability while long-term design work proceeds.","The City of Imperial adopted Resolution 2025-O6, approving a proprietary replacement grit washer tank after corrosion of the original 2021 installation. Council members pressed staff on inspection, warranty and plans to replace an omitted headworks component in a broader future project.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319253,"City Council approves MOU with San Diego State University to host college workshops at Imperial Public Library",496,1593000,2089000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87&start=1593&end=2089","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363210-f69d716895db9440ee6758567a8baa87/thumbnail_1593000.jpg","/articles/6319253/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/City-Council-approves-MOU-with-San-Diego-State-University-to-host-college-workshops-at-Imperial-Public-Library","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319253-453e388e51912fdda9ed2567dd3073e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145168&Signature=fJZh1XkZ9n-NoslVQrOjEEnfzFR-FTYcoX83txnr4f7fsD6P19IvflNu-14OhkbT8gn~InLbUIF8YU7zvGNWuqnDZQWoW7UNKD~WnK5F~9Vw4jGN8MlBjbcXAqXDoSgLoVktItQAfmrVLMY~NWQwXZqG7-6xK0ou2ZtkjZV-GxR1p17vtpvRUzAVz3XIuADnrUIfxKEzzls2jceU9Wdq2RzEsJR8RbCoF1UzQ04aXagDOma3xkmxLwvIhkrEfO~IFCJzGYXrPZ7XTwC74vZr2~QhyAvHlj5xVEYFeBeSXJs2fF8i4aIgPWqk6CXNc9OcKkCq6JyioXgtqyKUXzayqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Imperial Council voted 4-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding with San Diego State University and its Imperial Valley campus to provide college workshops and outreach at the Imperial Public Library.

The agreement, presented by Amber Heller, library administrator, directs SDSU to provide workshops on college applications, financial aid and scholarships, to supply library resources and to make university representatives available for questions and guidance. “This partnership does not require additional city funding. SDSU will provide its services and resources at no cost,” Heller said during the presentation.

The MOU is intended to expand access to higher education in Imperial by offering in-person recruitment, Spanish- and English-language support for parents, and direct contact between prospective students and SDSU staff. San Diego State Imperial Valley officials said the campus offers undergraduate and four‑year degree pathways relevant to local needs, including nursing, public health, criminal justice, mathematics and liberal studies.

Dr. Nunez, speaking for SDSU Imperial Valley, described the campus’s outreach work and resources: “Our outreach team has attended many community events, and we’ve shepherded in many of our students to do recruitment in local high schools, sharing with them what it means to have a university education and how it can change their lives and their families and their communities.” He added that SDSU Imperial Valley will use the library’s community room for workshops and provide Spanish-language support for families.

City staff said the partnership leverages existing library space and university staff without creating a new budget obligation for the city. Council members thanked staff and SDSU representatives; a signing of paperwork was arranged following the vote.

Action: Council motion to approve the MOU carried 4-0. No city funding was authorized as part of the agreement; SDSU’s services were described as provided at no cost to the city.

Ending: City staff and SDSU officials planned a signing ceremony after the meeting and said outreach would begin through library programming and community events.","The City of Imperial voted 4-0 to authorize a memorandum of understanding with San Diego State University Imperial Valley to provide free college-access workshops, financial-aid support and outreach at the Imperial Public Library. SDSU will provide services at no additional cost to the city.","actionData","errors"]

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