AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street,
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
August 20, 2025
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
Public Comments: Members of the public who wish to speak are encouraged to fill out a Speaker Slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments may also be submitted by email to CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requests for special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (760) 355-5303 or emailing CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov. Notification of 48 hours before the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II].
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matter(s) will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation - G.C §54956.9 (d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
EXISTING LITIGATION G.C §54959.9(d)(1)
City of Imperial vs. PCG Mayfield, LP, Imperial County Superior Court Case No. ECU000568
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on consent calendar items, and request consent calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the consent calendar before that portion of the agenda. The City Council may address these issues by entertaining a formal motion.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s jurisdiction, please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the Mayor. At that time, state your name and address for the record. The Mayor reserves the right to place a time limit of three (3) minutes on each person's presentation.
A. PRESENTATION:
A-1. Certificate of Recognition for Noah Larios.
A-2. Voter’s Choice Act presentation by the Imperial County Registrar of Voters.
A-3. GIS projects report by Ramiro Ramos, GIS Project Manager.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items appearing under "Consent Agenda" will be acted upon by the City Council in one motion without discussion. Should any Council member or other person request that any item be considered separately, that item will then be taken up at the time as determined by the Mayor.
B-1. Approval of Warrants Report.
B-2. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting minutes for August 6, 2025.
B-3. Approve Support Letter regarding Investments in Climate Safe Infrastructure.
C. ACTION ITEMS (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
C-1. Designation of a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the League of CA Cities Annual Conference and Expo, October 8-10, 2025.
Presenter: Dennis H. Morita, City Manager
Recommendation: Appoint a voting delegate and two alternates for the League of CA Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly on October 8-10, 2025.
C-2. Accept the CA Irving Paving Project as complete and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion.
Presenter: Tony Lopez, Parks & Recreation Director
Recommendation:Accept the CA Irving Paving Project as complete and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion and release payment of 5% retention.
C-3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, approving the 2025 Service Area Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Presenter: Yvonne Cordero, Planner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 SERVICE AREA PLAN PREPARED FOR THE IMPERIAL COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO).
D. REPORTS
D-1. Department Reports
D-2. City Manager Report
D-3. Mayor and Councilmember Reports
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Imperial City Council will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.