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Imperial Council adopts SB 1 project list, revises library bylaws and moves forward with city‑attorney contract
Summary
Council approved an SB 1 project list estimating $643,364 in gas‑tax funding, revised library board bylaws, accepted a city‑attorney contract (compensation announced on the record) and appointed a library trustee, all by unanimous votes.
At the same meeting that extended a temporary data‑center moratorium, the Imperial City Council approved a set of routine but consequential administrative actions.
Staff presented a proposed list of transportation projects to submit under the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) for fiscal year 2026‑27 and estimated the city would receive about $643,364. Council adopted the project list by roll call vote.
The council also approved revisions to the Imperial Public Library Board bylaws to clarify procedural matters; staff said the changes are intended to improve board operations. Council moved and approved the bylaws by unanimous vote.
On legal services, staff recommended entering a contract with Alsharon Winder (Allyshire and Winder LLP) to serve as city attorney. The city announced compensation on the record, as required by state law for certain executive appointments: the contract states $18,000 per month for 60 hours (an annual total stated as $216,000) with no fringe benefits; staff noted limited cost‑reimbursement provisions subject to approval. Council moved and seconded the action; the item advanced according to the normal contract approval process.
Finally, the council appointed Jennifer Rodriguez Godoy to an unscheduled vacancy on the library board with a term ending June 30, 2027; an incumbent was reappointed at the same time. Rodriguez introduced herself and thanked the council.
Votes at a glance: Urgency Ordinance No. 835 (data‑center moratorium extension) — approved 5‑0; SB 1 project list (Resolution 2026‑53) — approved (vote recorded on the record); library bylaws revision — approved (5‑0); appointment to library board (Jennifer Rodriguez Godoy) — approved (voice vote).
