Imperial, CA
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ImperialCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $444,401 +4.5% yr/yr · +43% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2001–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (21)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Tucker — Mayor
- Burnworth — Councilmember
- Amparano — Councilmember
- Obeso-Martinez — Councilmember
- Mendoza — Councilmember
- EUGENIO — Mayor
- DALE — Mayor
- Obeso — Mayor Pro Tem
- Bumworth — Councilmember
- Burmworth — Mayor
- Obeso- Marinez — Mayor Pro Tem
- AMPARANDO
- MendozaandObeso-Martinez
- PECHTL
Who’s on the Library Board of Trustees
- Banda
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Terrazas-Baxter — Commissioner
- Abatti — Commissioner
- Curiel — Commissioner
- Rivera — Commissioner
- Winkler — Commissioner
- Harvey
Municipal budget
Total revenue$32.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$12.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$31.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,001 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20254 housing units ($4.4M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2022-11-08
James Tucker ✓ 1,849 · Ida S. Obeso Martinez ✓ 1,756 · Stacy Mendoza ✓ 1,680 · Luis Garcia 1,393 · Elia Valdez 1,030 · David Escobar 879
City Council 2020-11-03
Katie Burnworth ✓ 3,991 · P. Roberto Amparano ✓ 3,081 · Susan Paradis 2,094 · Darrell W. Pechtl 1,800
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure G
2022-11-08 · Passed — 2,137 yes / 1,678 no
Measure V
2022-06-07 · Failed — 1,257 yes / 1,257 no
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Imperial City Council to consider moratorium on adult-oriented business applications
The City Council will discuss a temporary 45-day pause on adult-oriented business applications and a new expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. The body will also consider a grant application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
- Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 838 to pause adult-oriented business applications for 45 days
- Ordinance No. 839 to establish expedited permitting for electric vehicle charging stations
- Resolution 2026-68 for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program grant application
- Professional Services Agreement with West and Associates for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan not to exceed $28,100
- MOU with the City of Brawley for a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor training program
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
November 4, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
Public Comments: Members of the public who wish to speak must 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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting w …
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
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Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
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Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:30
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Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 18:00
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Tue Jan 11, 2028 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider Environmental Justice Element and vehicle storage permit
The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and act on two resolutions. The body will consider recommending a General Plan update and a specific land-use permit.
- Resolution PC2026-08: recommending adoption of the Environmental Justice Element to the General Plan
- Resolution PC2026-09: Conditional Use Permit 26-03 for a vehicle storage facility at APN 063-144-011 (Harry Webb Cady)
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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Planning and Traffic Commission
Lisa Winkler – Chairperson
Francisco Curiel - Vice-Chairperson
Alice Abatti – Commissioner
Viridiana Rosales-Trujillo – Commissioner
Alejandro Duarte - Commissioner
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial Planning Commission
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
October 28, 2026
6:30 P.M.
The Imperial Planning Commission Meetings, including public comments, are being
livestreamed on the City’s social media pages. If attending in person, by remaining in the
room, you are giving your permission to be recorded.
1. You are encouraged to observe the City Council meetings via Livestream at the City of
Imperial Facebook page.
2. If you are unable to participate in-person and wish to address the City Council on matters
within their jurisdiction, please email public comments to cityclerk@imperial.ca.gov
3. All documents containing an executive summary and staff recommendation associated with
open session action items are made available for public inspection on the City’s website,
www.imperial.ca.gov, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the posted meeting time. Government
Code Section 54957.5(b)(2)(B).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact (760) 355-4373. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting [28cfr 35.102 …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider adult business moratorium and park improvements
The City Council will discuss awarding construction contracts for EV charging stations and Eager Park. The body is also considering an urgency ordinance to pause adult-oriented business applications for 45 days.
- Proposed 45-day moratorium on adult-oriented business applications (Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 838)
- Construction contract for Eager Park Improvement Project to Western State Builders for $328,698.00
- Construction contract for EV Charging Station Installation and EV Purchase Phase II & III to Pramira, Inc. for $297,978.73
- Additional $115,442.08 for City Apartment Remodel project change orders
- Adoption of Ordinance 837 regarding the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
October 21, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
Public Comments: Members of the public who wish to speak must 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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
3 yea
James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to discuss SPROUT Play for All project and annual survey
The Imperial City Library Board of Trustees will review the 2025-2026 Public Library Survey and the SPROUT Play for All grant project. The Board will also consider whether to cancel the November regular meeting.
- Discussion of SPROUT Play for All project grant award, requirements, and equipment
- Review of the 2025-2026 Public Library Survey annual report
- Proposed cancellation of the November regular meeting
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
October 13, 2026
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Imperial Library Board of Trustees
Mia Hernandez – President
Magdalena Altamirano – Vice President
Madeline George – Trustee
Susan Zarate-Sandoval – Trustee
Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy – Trustee
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
October 13, 2026
Open Session at 6:00 pm
The Library Board meetings are live-streamed on the City’s social media page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By staying in the room, you give your permission to be recorded.
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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action items are
available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting at https://www.imperial.ca.gov/
Supplemental writings distributed to the Library Board within 72 hours of the meeting will also be
posted online. Written materials shared during the meeting will be available there if prepared by the
ci …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Imperial council to vote on $714,379.40 park design contract and $575,701.50 sewer change order
The Imperial City Council meets October 7, 2026, starting with a 6:00 p.m. closed session on two lawsuits, labor negotiations, and the City Manager's performance evaluation, then a 7:00 p.m. open session. The open agenda includes consent items and several contracts, including design services for the Imperial Regional Park Development Project and a change order for the Aten Sewer Line Replacement Project. The council will also consider a 15 mph school-zone speed limit ordinance, an EV charging station contract, and the Monterrey Park Unit 3D final map.
- Change Order No. 4 with Rove Engineering for $575,701.50 for dewatering and corrective work at Manholes 8–11 on the Aten Sewer Line Replacement Project (Bid No. 2025-06, CIP #848)
- Contract with Schmidt Design Group for Imperial Regional Park Development Project RFP 2026-02 at a base cost of $714,379.40, including a 15% contingency
- Construction contract with Pramira, Inc. for $399,798.27 plus 10% contingency for EV Charging Station Installation and EV Purchase Phase I (Bid No. 2026-09, CIP No. 825)
- Purchase of a P/U Seal Retrofit Kit from Huber Technology for the Wastewater Treatment Plant fine screen unit at $57,765.25
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 836 setting a 15 mph prima facie speed limit in school zones
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
October 7, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of t …
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Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 12:30
City Council
Imperial City Council holds special closed session on litigation and labor talks
The Imperial City Council meets in a special closed session on October 2, 2026, at 12:30 pm at 220 West 9th Street. The agenda lists a conference with legal counsel over existing and anticipated litigation, plus a conference with labor negotiators for the Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542, and management, supervisory, professional, confidential, and Police Captain/unrepresented employees. No open-session decisions or action items are listed; the next regular meeting is October 7, 2026.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing and anticipated litigation
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association and Teamsters Local 542
- Closed session: labor negotiations covering management, supervisory, professional, confidential, and Police Captain/unrepresented employees
- Public comments limited to agenda items only, three minutes per speaker, in person or by email to CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov
- Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
October 2, 2026
Closed Session
12:30 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303 to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
title II].
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City
Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov no later than one hour before the start of the
meeting. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not
on the meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to
address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES 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 …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission meeting canceled; next set for Oct 14
The regular September 23, 2026 meeting of the City of Imperial Planning Commission has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.
- Regular meeting of September 23, 2026 canceled
- Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
- Meetings held at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, CA 92251
- Contact City Clerk's Office at 760-355-3334 for questions
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
FOR CITY OF IMPERIAL PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the City of Imperial
Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to be held at
220 West 9th Street, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on
October 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California 92251.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 760-355-3334.
DATED: September 17, 2026
Othon Mora
Community Development Director
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider bonds for Wall Apartment Project, fire services renewal
The Imperial City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing bonds for the Wall Apartment Project and consider renewing the fire services agreement with the County. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, contract renewals, and purchases. Two ordinances will be introduced for first reading: one setting a 20 mph school zone speed limit and another regulating drones.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-61 for California Municipal Finance Authority bonds for CRP Wall LP (Wall Apartment Project)
- Renewal agreement with County of Imperial for Fire Services
- First reading of Ordinance No. 836: 20 mph prima facie speed limit in school zones
- First reading of Ordinance No. 837: local regulations on drones
- Fourth Amendment to agreement with Allied Waste/Republic Services for street sweeping
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
September 16, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on CivicClerk and the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council w …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
4 yea · 1 abstain
Robert Amparano yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea · Katie Burnworth abstain
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 16:30
City Council
Imperial City Council calls special meeting for closed session discussions
The City Council will hold a special meeting on September 9, 2026, consisting of closed sessions. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding litigation and with labor negotiators regarding various employee organizations.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation
- Labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association
- Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 542
- Labor negotiations with Management Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Police Captain/Unrepresented groups
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
September 9, 2026
Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303 to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
title II].
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City
Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov by 4:00 pm the date of the meeting.
Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the
meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the
City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES 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 …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board discusses upcoming fall and winter programs
The Imperial City Library Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss special library programs for the remainder of 2026. This includes a review of the 3rd Annual Gilmore Girls Day scheduled for September 24, 2026. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new trustee.
- Swearing in of Library Board Trustee Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy
- Scholarship presentation for 2026 Summer Lunch at the Library Teen Interns
- Imperial Public Library Literacy Services presentation
- Discussion of 2026 Fall-Winter Calendar and Gilmore Girls Day event
- Approval of May 12, 2026, meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Library Board approves June meeting minutes
The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026, meeting. The session included the swearing-in of a new board member and presentations on literacy services and teen internships.
- Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
City Council Chambers, Imperial
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Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
September 8, 2026
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Imperial Library Board of Trustees
Mia Hernandez – President
Magdalena Altamirano – Vice President
Madeline George – Trustee
Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy - Trustee
Susan Zarate-Sandoval – Trustee
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
September 8, 2026
Open Session at 6:00 pm
The Library Board meetings are live-streamed on the City’s social media page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By staying in the room, you give your permission to be recorded.
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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action items are
available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting at www.https://cityofimperial.org/lb-
agenda-archive. Supplemental writings distributed to the Library Board within 72 hours of the meeting
will also be posted online. Written materials shared during the meeting will be available there if
prep …
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City of Imperial
Library Board of Trustees Minutes
September 8, 2026
Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
Mia Hernandez – President
Magdalena Altamirano – Vice President
Madeline George – Trustee
Susan Zarate-Sandoval – Trustee
Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy - Trustee
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Library Board of Trustees
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
September 8, 2026
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order by President Hernandez at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Altamirano, George, Hernández,
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, Literacy Coordinator
Samaniego, Grant Coordinator Luevano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Pledge of allegiance led by Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy
ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
A.PRESENTATIONS:
A-1.
Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy was sworn in as a new board member for the Library
Board of Trustees by Assistant to the City Manager, Garcia.
A-2.
Grant Coordinator Elizabeth Luevano recognized 4 teen interns for their service to
the Lunch at the Library and their community. The interns were dedicated to lending
a helping hand to the families of Imperial, including serving lunch, educating our
youth, and assisting with fun summer programs.
A-3.
Literacy Coordinator Julia Samaniego gave a presentation of the Literacy Services
provided at the Library in honor of September being National Literacy Month.
P …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by Altamirano, seconded by George, to approve the minutes for the Regular Library Board Meeting of June 9, 2026
3 yea · 1 abstain
Hernández yea · Altamirano yea · George yea · Rodriguez-Godoy abstain
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Imperial City Council holds special meeting for closed session negotiations
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal matters, labor negotiations, and real property terms. The session includes discussions with labor organizations and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542, and other employee organizations
- Real property negotiations with Vero Broadband LLC regarding APN 064-055-004
- Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
- Conference with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
September 2, 2026
Closed Session at 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303 to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
title II].
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City
Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov by 5:00 pm the date of the meeting.
Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the
meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the
City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES 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 …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Imperial City Council to discuss department merger and City Manager contract
The City Council will consider merging the Community Development and Public Services departments into a new Local Development and Operations Department. Other key items include a three-year contract for City Manager Dennis H. Morita and updates to employee compensation and benefits.
- Departmental reorganization merging Community Development and Public Services
- Three-year employment agreement for City Manager Dennis H. Morita
- Construction contract award for City Apartment Door Replacement (Bid No. 2026-07)
- Resolution to establish a $500 monthly stipend for a Designated Building Official
- Resolution to update compensation and benefits for MSPC Unrepresented Employees
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
September 2, 2026
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting will also be po …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5 yea
Robert Amparano yea · Katie Burnworth yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Imperial Planning Commission meeting canceled for August 26
The regular meeting of the City of Imperial Planning Commission scheduled for August 26, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California.
- Meeting cancellation notice dated August 19, 2026
- Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
FOR CITY OF IMPERIAL PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the City of Imperial
Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to be held at 220
West 9th Street, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on
September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California 92251.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 760-355-3334.
DATED: August 19, 2026
Othon Mora
Community Development Director
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to accept $792,781 state grant for police department
The Imperial City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one action item: adopting a resolution to accept a $792,781 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Prop 64 Grant program for the Imperial Police Department. The resolution also authorizes the administration and expenses of the grant, with flexibility to change the vehicle specified in the grant agreement to an alternative vehicle. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026-60 accepting $792,781 BSCC Prop 64 grant for Imperial Police Department
- Authorizes grant administration and expenses, allows vehicle substitution
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251-1637
August 26, 2026
Open Session at 06:30 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 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].
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City Clerk’s
Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov before the start of the meeting. Pursuant to State Law, the
City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. There is a
time limit of three (3 …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Imperial City Council holds special meeting regarding litigation and negotiations
The City Council will convene a closed session to discuss legal matters, labor negotiations, and real property terms. The session includes discussions on existing and anticipated litigation, as well as an evaluation of the City Manager.
- Litigation: Novalk, LLC v. City of Imperial et al., Case No. 25CV2307 BAS DDL
- Litigation: PERB Unfair Practice Charge No. LA-CE-1874-M
- Labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association and Teamsters Local 542
- Real property negotiations for APN 064-295-020 and APN 064-295-084 with Jupiter Ventures I, LP
- Public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
August 19, 2026
Closed Session at 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303 to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
title II].
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City
Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov by 5:00 pm the date of the meeting.
Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the
meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the
City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES 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 t …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to accept $792,781 state grant for police, decide septic use at Brewer Road
The Imperial City Council will consider accepting a $792,781 Proposition 64 grant for the police department, and decide whether to allow a septic system for a proposed home at 591 Brewer Road. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a vote on a League of California Cities delegate, and presentations.
- Accept $792,781 BSCC Prop 64 grant for Imperial Police Department
- Authorize septic system use for single-family residence at 591 Brewer Road (APN 064-300-021)
- Approve CFD partial disbursement for Monterrey CFD 2006-1
- Approve letter of support for Imperial County Transportation Commission FY2026 Low or No-Emission Grant
- Authorize notice of completion for Manhole and Lift Station Rehabilitation Project Bid No. 2025-01
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
August 19, 2026
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting will also be pos …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5 yea
Robert Amparano yea · Katie Burnworth yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
Imperial Library Board meeting canceled for Aug. 11, 2026
The regular meeting of the Imperial Library Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street.
- Meeting canceled
- Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026
- Location: 220 West 9th Street, Imperial
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF IMPERIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Imperial
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Imperial, scheduled for
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Imperial Library Board
of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
at 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California 92251.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at
760-355-3334.
DATED: July 22, 2026
Ember Haller
Library Manager
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council considers $108,000 water plant filter replacement
The City Council will discuss the purchase of water plant filter media and a Tesla Cybertruck for the police department. The body will also review off-site street improvements for multiple phases of the Monterrey Park Subdivision.
- Purchase and replacement of four Granulated Activated Carbon Filter Media at the Water Plant for $108,000
- Purchase of a fully upfitted 2026 Tesla Cybertruck using Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds
- Approval and acceptance of off-site improvements for Monterrey Park Subdivision No.2 Unit 3C Phases 72, 73, and 74
- Purchase of five Motorola APX 6500 Police Radios
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Development Impact Fee Funding Reports
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
August 5, 2026
Closed Session at 05:30 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the me …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
3 yea · 2 abstain
Robert Amparano yea · Katie Burnworth yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza abstain · Ida Obeso-Martinez abstain
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and city manager evaluation in closed session
The Imperial City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into closed session. The closed session will cover existing and anticipated litigation, a performance evaluation for the City Manager, and labor negotiations with police and other employee organizations. No open-session action items are listed.
- Closed session discussion of three existing lawsuits: City of Imperial vs. Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing LLC, Imperial Valley Manufacturing LLC vs. City of Imperial, and PERB Unfair Practice Charge No. LA-CE-1874-M
- Closed session discussion of one anticipated litigation case
- Closed session performance evaluation for the City Manager
- Closed session labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542, and other employee groups
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Imperial City Council
Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
August 5, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303 to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
title II].
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person, Via Zoom or telephone or by
emailing the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov prior to the start of the meeting.
Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the
meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the
City Council on these matters. To join by Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86075736942?pwd=6MBiNyynwjIrwmQfdRLGTqsUshDxwd.1
Optional dial-in number: +16694449171 Meeting ID: 860 7573 6942 Passcode: 496955
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES INTO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Imperial
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council considers moratorium on high-energy industrial and technology uses
The City Council will discuss extending a temporary moratorium on certain high-energy industrial, technology, and utility-supporting uses. The body is also deciding on a project list for road repairs and legal services for the City Attorney.
- Urgency Ordinance No. 835 to extend a temporary moratorium on high-energy industrial and technology uses
- Resolution 2026-53 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 project list funded by SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
- Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney Legal Services
- Revised by-laws for the Imperial Public Library Board of Trustees
- Acceptance of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
July 15, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting. Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the me …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA: [Approve]
5 yea
Robert Amparano yea · Katie Burnworth yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea
PUBLIC HEARING (DISCUSSION/ACTION):
5 yea
Robert Amparano yea · Katie Burnworth yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea · Ida Obeso-Martinez yea
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
Imperial City Council to hold special closed session on litigation and labor
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, including a case against the County of Imperial and Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, LLC. The body will also conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager and meet with labor negotiators.
- City of Imperial v. County of Imperial and Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, LLC (Case ECU 004457)
- Performance evaluation of the City Manager
- Labor negotiations with Imperial Police Officers Association, Teamsters Local 542, and unrepresented management/supervisory staff
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Imperial City Council
Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial , CA 92251
July 15, 2026
Closed Session 6:15 pm
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Imperial has called a Special Meeting of
the Imperial City Council to consider the items on this agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 355-5303. A notification
of 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II].
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Members of the public may address the
City Council only on items listed on the agenda, either in person or by emailing the City
Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@imperial.ca.gov. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not
discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. There is a time limit of three (3)
minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES 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 …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board meeting canceled for July 14, 2026
The regular meeting of the Imperial Library Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 220 West 9th Street.
- Meeting canceled
- Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026
- Location: 220 West 9th Street, Imperial, CA 92251
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF IMPERIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Imperial
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Imperial, scheduled for
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Imperial Library Board
of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at
220 West 9th Street, Imperial, California 92251.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at
760-355-3334.
DATED: July 7, 2026
Ember Haller
Library Manager
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Kitchen incubator land use determination in Village Commercial Zone
The Imperial Planning Commission will consider a similar land use determination for a kitchen incubator facility within the Village Commercial Zone. The commission also will vote to approve minutes from three prior meetings.
- Approve meeting minutes for April 22, May 13, and May 27, 2026
- Discussion and action on Similar Land Use Determination for a Kitchen Incubator Facility in the Village Commercial Zone
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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Planning and Traffic Commission
Lisa Winkler – Chairperson
Francisco Curiel - Vice-Chairperson
Alice Abatti – Commissioner
Viridiana Rosales-Trujillo – Commissioner
Alejandro Duarte - Commissioner
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial Planning Commission
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
July 8, 2026
6:30 P.M.
The Imperial Planning Commission Meetings, including public comments, are being
livestreamed on the City’s social media pages. If attending in person, by remaining in the
room, you are giving your permission to be recorded.
1. You are encouraged to observe the City Council meetings via Livestream at the City of
Imperial Facebook page.
2. If you are unable to participate in-person and wish to address the City Council on matters
within their jurisdiction, please email public comments to cityclerk@imperial.ca.gov
3. All documents containing an executive summary and staff recommendation associated with
open session action items are made available for public inspection on the City’s website,
www.imperial.ca.gov, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the posted meeting time. Government
Code Section 54957.5(b)(2)(B).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact (760) 355-4373. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts
The City Council will hold public hearings to authorize annual assessments for two landscape maintenance districts and one lighting maintenance district for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also consider levying special taxes for seven community facilities districts.
- Public hearings for annual assessments for Imperial Landscape Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
- Proposed Gann Spending Limit of $25,275,550 for FY 2026-2027
- Special tax levies for CFDs: Victoria Ranch, Mayfield, Bratton, Springfield, Monterrey, Savanna Ranch, and Morningstar
- Acceptance of completed work for the 7th, 10th & 14th Streets Rehabilitation Project
- Agreement with IVRMA for the Regional Mobile CRV Collection Program
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City Council Chambers, Imperial
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City Council
Ida Obeso-Martinez - Mayor
Stacy Mendoza - Mayor Pro-Tem
Katherine Burnworth - Council Member
Robert Amparano - Council Member
James Tucker- Council Member
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council
City Council Chambers
220 West 9th Street
Imperial, CA 92251
July 1, 2026
Closed Session at 06:00 pm
Open Session at 07:00 pm
The City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofimperial. By remaining in the room, you are giving permission to be
recorded.
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 5:00 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].
All documents with executive summaries and staff recommendations for open session action
items are available on the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting.Supplemental writings
distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the meeti …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA:
3 yea
Robert Amparano yea · James Tucker yea · Stacy Mendoza yea
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 56 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.8M | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Department of the Interior · YAO ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE WITH IID |
| $1.6M | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Department of Defense |
| $1.2M | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Department of Health and Human Services · ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR FORT YUMA HEALTH CENTER |
| $1.0M | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Department of Health and Human Services · IGF::OT::IGF ELECTRICAL SERVICES, FT. YUMA, NEW INDIAN CLINIC, WINTERH |
| $963,244 | HALCON LOCO NOCTURNO LLC Department of Homeland Security · KENNELING SERVICES. |
| $914,676 | ALLIED WASTE TRANSPORTATION, INC. Department of Defense · REFUSE SUPPORT SERVICES BASE YEAR |
| $700,386 | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Department of the Interior · ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES WITH IID |
| $655,235 | HALCON LOCO NOCTURNO LLC Department of Homeland Security · CANINE KENNELING |
| $530,083 | HALCON LOCO NOCTURNO LLC Department of Homeland Security · EXECUTION OF TASK ORDER |
| $527,884 | HALCON LOCO NOCTURNO LLC Department of Homeland Security · KENNELING FOR CANINES |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Imperial County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments2,677 (34,323 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,371/mo (200 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy50.0% (low numeracy 60% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
2,615
Recorded votes
$32.4M
Annual budget
$31.7M
Debt outstanding
167
Employees on payroll
4
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$32.4M
Spending$21.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$31.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.98×
Debt-load index40 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
167 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.