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\"I counted five cars in the 60 seconds that it took me to get from that intersection to Brewer,\" Nunez said, describing a short video he recorded that showed repeated vehicle use of the bank. \"...that dust comes into our neighborhoods.\"

City officials said the land west of the canal lies in county jurisdiction and encouraged reporting the problem to Imperial County, including the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District and the Imperial Irrigation District for drainage-bank ownership questions. Council members said they also see the issue regularly but noted the city lacks authority for property beyond the canal bank.

Ending: Councilmembers recommended the resident contact Imperial County agencies and the irrigation district; no formal city action was taken during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told council that motorists are using a dirt access along the Canal Bank to bypass congestion, producing dust that affects nearby homes and exercisers; councilmembers said the corridor lies in the county and suggested reporting to county agencies.","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},6268954,"Imperial City council approves multiple grants, sidewalk and infrastructure projects, generator purchase and budget amendments (votes at a glance)",1855,1557000,3412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048440-d4b533939005f10b746f92b62a36b1f1&start=1557&end=3412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048440-d4b533939005f10b746f92b62a36b1f1/thumbnail_1557000.jpg","/articles/6268954/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/Imperial-City-council-approves-multiple-grants-sidewalk-and-infrastructure-projects-generator-purchase-and-budget-amendments-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268954-dec56d4d553fda7555fb70d8b90e02ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307355&Signature=ZaoSZlwhGC5gzRUOrjFOORRqwsxsgYmLvL9Ywq8Tubeydxun2MRKIUXt9CQGV0peeOgXO5IbzhQ1xkFE7Sg8QNn7HZPGA2WKRoe1NmHWDrhSzWi8mxrmuZDUcf83CNrU71-q2L~vBT2JTFepKlKPI4Atz9R--bceWNj38mma3AbZInnrbajb6Wb3mhA4juHZkNK3Jmc2coNgZ5OIWZ4DhqA2Rx-PSuTKbKTrepymH7s-45LWaKGg0bQGyLIdm8zZjvecLboH2Z3TC6kpF8ehWct1bsFK~5XPNfxTEavj7JuiIVJX9BqB8jVAvx~fw2CW~kbYmM8dwQIMfN~L12AHKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Imperial City Council voted unanimously on a slate of items Wednesday, approving grant agreements, design and bidding steps for sidewalk work, accepting a completed pavement rehab project, approving a genset purchase for the water treatment plant and adopting a quarter-three budget update that amends CIP funding.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025-O9 (C1): Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an agreement for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant programs of 2021. Amount obtained through ICTC: $40,000. Motion carried 4-0.

- C2: Approve partnership funding match of $35,000 for development of an Environmental Justice (EJ) element to the general plan; total estimated project $75,000 with $40,000 grant funding; motion carried 4-0.

- C3: Adopt plans and specifications and authorize public bidding for CMAC Ayton Boulevard sidewalk installation Phase 1 (Bid No. 2025-05). Funding: $132,000 grant from CMAC with $18,000 local match; motion carried 4-0.

- C7: Approve Notice of Completion for the pavement rehabilitation project (Bid No. 2024-08) and authorize release of 5% retention in the amount of $211,990.15; motion carried 4-0.

- C8: Approve purchase of a Caterpillar D400GC generator set and automatic transfer switch for the water treatment plant through Empire Power Systems (Sourcewell/GSA cooperative purchase). Price: $136,409 (excludes tax and installation); 21-week lead time. Staff said the existing generator failed an emissions/opacity test and is out of service; a related administrative penalty is expected. Motion carried 4-0.

- C9: Approve Q3 budget report ending 03/31/2025 and adopt Resolution 2025-10 to amend CIP project funds; staff said the amendment moves roughly $2.6 million of projects from a future fiscal year into the current year to begin bidding sooner; motion carried 4-0.

Context and supporting detail: Community Development Director Moore said the $40,000 REAP award will fund visual graphics to help residents understand land-use entitlement processes and help streamline permit questions. \"We are trying to create visual graphic[s] for land use entitlement processes ... so people will get the answers through those graphics,\" Moore said.

On the environmental-justice element, staff explained the Institute for Local Governments and a boost program provided $40,000 and the city would match $35,000 to meet the estimated $75,000 cost for consultant-led community engagement and drafting.

Regarding the generator, staff reported the unit at the water plant did not pass an emissions test and cannot be used; staff requested approval to purchase a replacement through the Sourcewell cooperative at a price of $136,409 and noted the city may need a temporary rental because of the 21-week lead time.

Ending: The council approved each item without recorded dissent. Staff will proceed with executing grant agreements, preparing bid packages, releasing retention payments, purchasing a genset and implementing the CIP amendments as directed.","Council adopted a REAP grant agreement, approved a $35,000 match for an environmental-justice general-plan element, authorized sidewalk design/bids, accepted a pavement project completion and released retention, approved a generator purchase, and adopted a Q3 budget report and CIP amendments.",{"_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},6268958,"Imperial City advances sewer line and wastewater-plant work, including bid authorization for Phase 2 to Claypool Pump Station",285,1959000,2244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048440-d4b533939005f10b746f92b62a36b1f1&start=1959&end=2244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048440-d4b533939005f10b746f92b62a36b1f1/thumbnail_1959000.jpg","/articles/6268958/Imperial-City/Imperial-County/California/Imperial-City-advances-sewer-line-and-wastewater-plant-work-including-bid-authorization-for-Phase-2-to-Claypool-Pump-Station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268958-675ad50cde09e61f50536a69579f43ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307355&Signature=ORqTuYQtQ3BeZHCU-0b66UpylyMZVeAO1FMiOb-dF66-sjgq1skdPvFA0pBNbTJtSs6AoKmyl3WyiPURCvnU63hELW5rjLZ45-lllysA~nApRpiL1UEn8C6VYVHiZDKmP2s530JNFInI5vzu7yFzpoltSqkd81g5vohLTN-8iIA3AUWjx0V5EjrRTYnw3dKx4OYiO9KpwkPw9NYDgYOIcrSusbBmQyCyRbCr0ky2MHYfCxx-ZDfx6tMrlwaVsatOURROdaZE25J1sV863S1euh8Ccszb5DPZCjC984LcLPrzjCg~ter5CLLx5kwtc8GLlgOvkwgBVj6l2qMiGU6a8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Imperial City Council on Wednesday authorized plans and specifications and directed staff to seek public bids for the Ayton Road shoreline replacement project, Phase 2, which will extend sewer work from Preble Road to the Claypool Pump Station and include a new wet well.

The action was taken after Public Services staff described the project as the next step to replace undersized, aging sewer pipe and to reduce reliance on the Clark Road pump station. \"We found that it was only 6 foot in diameter and too small,\" Public Services Director Dale said when explaining the decision to install a 12-foot-diameter wet well. \"We're going to absolutely replace it and abandon it in place when we're done.\" The council voted to approve the plans and go out to bid; the motion carried 4-0.

Why it matters: officials said Phase 2 will both replace old vitrified-clay pipe and allow the city to almost eliminate the problematic Clark Road pump station, reducing ongoing operational trouble for sewer operators. The project will include night work for certain crossings to keep intersections open during daytime traffic, staff said.

Council members asked about continuity of service. Dale told the council the Clark Road pump station would likely still run occasionally but the new configuration would substantially reduce its use; the project also includes abandoning the older 10-inch vitrified-clay pipeline in place once replaced.

The council also heard department-level updates on wastewater and water infrastructure. Dale reported the wastewater treatment plant's headworks are deteriorating and that the membrane filtration system needs eventual replacement. \"The membranes themselves are about $2,000,000 to replace,\" Dale said, adding that preliminary engineering estimates for the broader headworks replacement push the project north of $5 million. He said the city has started demolition and preliminary engineering and will report back with cost estimates.

On the water side, staff said planning is under way for lining a raw-water pond and preparing plans and specifications for a second storage tank to increase redundancy. \"If one tank goes down, the whole water plant goes down,\" Dale said, arguing for an additional tank to improve reliability.

Ending: Council members moved the sewer Phase 2 plans to public bid and were informed of larger capital needs at the treatment plant that will come back to council as cost estimates and design documents are completed. The motion to authorize bidding for Phase 2 passed unanimously.","Council approved plans and bidding for Ayton Road shoreline/sewer Phase 2 and heard department reports on wastewater treatment headworks, membrane replacement and water storage needs.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges action as drivers use Canal Bank dirt road, raising dust near O'Hare Court

Imperial City council approves multiple grants, sidewalk and infrastructure projects, generator purchase and budget amendments (votes at a glance)

Imperial City advances sewer line and wastewater-plant work, including bid authorization for Phase 2 to Claypool Pump Station