Imperial County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Imperial City Council will conduct a public hearing and a landowner special election to establish Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for the Morningside Subdivision. It will consider three resolutions: creating the district, proposing a special tax levy to fund district services, and setting an appropriations limit. The council will also act on routine consent‑agenda items, including a budget amendment for the first quarter of FY 2025 and completion of the Sunset Park Playground Shade Project.

• Public hearing and special election to establish Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for Morningside Subdivision (B‑1, B‑2, B‑3)
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-63 amending the municipal budget for Q1 FY ending June 30, 2025 (A‑3)
• Accept Sunset Park Playground Shade Project (Bid No. 2024-05) as complete (A‑4)
• Award RFP No. 2024-12 for labor‑compliance consulting on the AHSC‑ARPA/HWY 86 Beautification Phase 1 project to Labor Compliance Consultants of Southern California (A‑5)
• Award RFP No. 2024-10 for labor‑compliance consulting on the Aten Boulevard Rehabilitation Project between Vilore Way and Old SR‑86 to Southstar DCCM (A‑6)

City Council

The Imperial City Council will adopt the five‑year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY2025‑2029, authorizing $29,317,900 for 26 projects in the first year. Council members will also consider change orders for road rehabilitation projects, a 4% CPI adjustment for Republic Services waste and recycling, and a resolution adding body cameras to community‑development safety standards. Additional items include a water and sewer service connection outside city limits and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑52, the five‑year CIP budget FY2025‑2029 with $29,317,900 spending authorization for year‑one projects
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads – $510,000
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Aten Blvd Rehabilitation (Vilore Way to Old SR‑86) – $1,225,000
• Approve Republic Services CPI adjustment of 4% for waste and recycling services effective Jan 1 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑60 amending Community Development Safety Standards to require body cameras

City Council

The City Council will discuss the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 for the Morningstar Subdivision and the adoption of a Generative AI Policy. The body will also review the Q4 budget report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

• Proposed formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-01 for the Morningstar Subdivision
• Adoption of the City of Imperial Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Contract for Air Quality Engineering, Inc. to conduct emissions testing on four diesel generators not to exceed $40,000
• Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads project (Bid No. 2024-08)
• Proposed parking lot improvements for additional spaces at City Hall

City Council

The Imperial City Council will discuss and vote on three action items: two operational agreements between the Imperial Police Department and community partners (Sure Helpline and WomanHaven), and the acceptance of a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant of $6,012.64. A consent agenda item to approve the Claims and Warrants Report will also be considered. The meeting includes proclamation presentations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approve operational agreement between Sure Helpline and Imperial Police Department
• Approve operational agreement between WomanHaven and Imperial Police Department
• Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $6,012.64
• Approve Claims and Warrants Report (consent agenda)
• Proclamation presentation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

City Council

The Imperial City Council will discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program budget and several infrastructure contracts. The body will also consider property acquisition and funding for public safety.

• Proposed $22,974,600 spending authorization for year one of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Construction contract for Aten Boulevard Rehabilitation (Vilore Way to old SR-86) for $1,878,883.11
• Construction contract for Aten Boulevard Class II Bike Lane (Vilore Way to Austin Road) for $678,459.76
• Purchase of property located at 116 N. Imperial Avenue
• Acceptance of 2022-2023 State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Conditional Use Permit applications: one for Imperial Electric Tattoo Studio at 116 S. Imperial Ave and another for a drive‑thru coffee shop at 431 W. Aten Road. The commission will also vote to approve meeting minutes from August 28, May 8, and April 24, 2024. Staff recommendations are to approve both permits subject to conditions.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes for August 28, 2024
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for May 8, 2024
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for April 24, 2024
• Conditional Use Permit 24-08 for Imperial Electric Tattoo Studio, 116 S. Imperial Ave
• Conditional Use Permit 24-06 for drive‑thru coffee shop, 431 W. Aten Road

City Council

The Imperial City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including road rehabilitation and highway beautification. The body will also discuss parking and traffic signal modifications and a contract renewal for police equipment.

• Award construction contract to Rove Engineering Inc. for Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 for $6,611,467.84
• Award contract to Rove Engineering for Rehabilitation of Various Roads in the City of Imperial for $3,999,999.00
• Contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body worn cameras and tasers
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 829 regarding food establishments and mobile food facilities
• CFD fund disbursements of $81,000 to Jupiter Ventures, L.P. and $50,000 to Imperial Bratton, L.P.

The Imperial City Council approved a $6,611,467.84 construction contract with Rove Engineering Inc. for the Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 project, including a 10% contingency. The council also approved a $3,399,999.00 contract for road rehabilitation, a five-year Axon contract for police body cameras and tasers, and several other items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $6,611,467.84 contract to Rove Engineering for Highway 86 Beautification (5-0)
• Approved $3,399,999.00 contract to Rove Engineering for road rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved 5-year contract renewal with Axon Enterprise for body cameras and tasers (5-0)
• Approved parking modifications on South Imperial Avenue between 4th and 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved traffic signal modification at Highway 86 and 15th Street to split phase (5-0)
• Approved janitorial services contract to Base Hill, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, claims, and ordinance for mobile food facilities (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider several action items, including approving a $90,249 purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, adopting new drug‑and‑alcohol‑free workplace and violence‑prevention policies, and approving technology contracts for GIS software maintenance ($29,300/yr), implementation ($17,500) and Nearmap aerial imagery ($11,000/yr). It will also approve a $14,720 grant from the Imperial Irrigation District for public green space, extend a professional services agreement with 2K Tower Services, LLC up to $20,000 for one year, and hold a public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 829 on mobile food facilities. Additionally, the council will adopt the consent agenda items such as claims, warrants, and meeting minutes.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, up to $90,249.45
• Approve GIS contracts: ESRI maintenance $29,300/yr, implementation $17,500, Nearmap imagery $11,000/yr
• Approve $14,720 public green space grant from Imperial Irrigation District
• Extend Professional Services Agreement with 2K Tower Services, LLC, up to $20,000 for one year
• Public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 829 on mobile food facilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. The body will also appoint a Chairperson and administer an oath of office to a new commissioner.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-07 for off-sale beer and wine at 390 W. Aten Road
• Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson
• Administration of Oath of Office for Commissioner Francisco Curiel
• City Hall parking lot improvements
• Split phase highway 86 and 15th Street

City Council

The Imperial City Council will consider authorizing the rejection of all bids for Bid No. 2024-06, Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads, and approve staff to rebid the project. The council will also consider granting permission to excuse Mayor Robert Amparano’s absence from the regular council meetings on July 17, 2024 and August 7, 2024. This agenda is for a special meeting called by the mayor, with public comment limited to items on the agenda.

• Reject all submitted bids for Bid No. 2024-06: Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads
• Authorize staff to rebid the Pavement Rehabilitation project after rejecting the bids
• Grant permission to excuse Mayor Amparano’s absence from the July 17 and August 7 regular council meetings

City Council

The Imperial City Council will discuss adopting a strategic technology plan and awarding a weed abatement contract. The body is also considering canceling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and appointing nominees to office to save up to $12,500.

• Proposed cancellation of November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election via Resolution No. 2024-51
• One-year contract with Code Exxperts for web development and online payments for $22,800
• Awarding of Weed Abatement Services contract (RFP No. 2024-06) to DeAngelo Contracting Services
• Adoption of the 2024-2025 Strategic Technology Plan and associated budget
• Closed session lease negotiations for property at 307 N. Imperial Avenue

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed‑session briefing on legal and labor matters, then move to an open session. Council members will consider a series of purchases and contracts, including water‑treatment equipment, park improvements, and a street rehabilitation project. Action items include approving a raw water flow meter, UV disinfection parts, a manhole rehabilitation budget amendment, and several park‑related contracts. The meeting will also include routine consent‑agenda approvals and departmental reports.

• Award $275,100.86 contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. for 7 St Rehabilitation & Pedestrian Improvements (South D St to South E St)
• Award $125,500.00 contract to USA Shade Inc. for Sunset Park Playground Shade Project (10% contingency)
• Approve purchase of raw water flow meter for Water Treatment Plant – $22,856.43
• Approve purchase of UV disinfection parts for Wastewater Treatment plant – $41,399.92 (Trojan Technologies)
• Approve purchase of two Polaris Side‑by‑Sides for Parks & Recreation – $72,926.52

Planning Commission

The Imperial Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance and an amendment to Section 24.11.120 of the Imperial Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends that the Commission adopt Resolution No. PC2024-06, which advises the City Council to approve the ordinance. The ordinance would establish categories, permitted zones, temporary use permits, and operational restrictions for mobile food vendors.

• Public hearing on Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance and amendment of Section 24.11.120
• Resolution No. PC2024-06 recommending City Council approval of the ordinance
• Ordinance creates two vendor categories (processing and non‑processing) with specific zone allowances
• Temporary Use Permit required annually for processing mobile food facilities
• Vending permitted in Joshua Park, Anthony Redondo Park, Eager Park and CA Irvin Park with park rotation

City Council

The Imperial City Council will hold a closed session before a regular meeting to discuss negotiations with AT&T and labor representatives. The open session includes a public hearing on a Vehicle Miles Traveled study and action items to approve a School Resource Officer agreement and a road rehabilitation project.

• Public hearing to adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled and CEQA Thresholds Study
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers
• Adoption of plans for Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Roads
• Negotiations with AT&T regarding Old Post Office property
• Approval of claims and warrants report

City Council

The Imperial City Council will meet to adopt the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and establish spending limits. The agenda includes several infrastructure items, such as street rehabilitation contracts and a water pipeline change order. The council will also consider establishing four new job classifications.

• Adoption of the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (Resolution No. 2024-47)
• Construction contract award of $275,100.86 for 7th Street Rehabilitation Pedestrian Improvements
• Removal of crosswalk on South Imperial Avenue between 4th and 5th Street
• Change order to install 3,072 feet of new water pipeline along 14th Street
• Establishment of four new job classifications including Cybersecurity Administrator

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work-study session to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Administrative Services Director Victor Manriquez will present departmental budget details. This meeting is intended for discussion and direction only.

• Review of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request for a variance and conditional use permit at 121 North F Street. The application seeks to allow an accessory structure to exceed maximum height and setback requirements. City staff recommends denying the request.

• Variance 23-04 and Conditional Use Permit 23-07 for 121 North F Street
• Recognition of service for former Commissioner Mark Hammerness
• Approval of March 27, 2024, and June 12, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will discuss several resolutions for special taxes in various community facilities districts. Agenda items also include a $300,000 agreement for enterprise software and a $96,000 purchase of filter media. Public hearings are scheduled regarding maintenance district assessments.

• $300,000 agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP software implementation
• $96,000 purchase of Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) filter media
• Resolutions to levy special taxes for multiple Community Facilities Districts
• Public hearings for Imperial Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District assessments
• New job classifications and salary ranges for several city positions

Planning Commission

The Planning and Traffic Commission will review the implementation of a Vehicle Miles Traveled methodology for evaluating transportation impacts. The commission will also consider a property variance at 121 North F Street, which staff recommends denying due to safety and utility clearance concerns. Additionally, the removal of a pedestrian crosswalk on South Imperial Avenue is on the agenda.

• Variance and permit request for an accessory structure at 121 North F Street
• Implementation of Vehicle Miles Traveled methodology study
• Removal of a pedestrian crosswalk at 400 South Imperial Avenue

City Council

The council will consider several equipment purchases and a grant for the Irving Park Paving Project. They will also discuss funding for new enterprise software and maintenance district resolutions. Additionally, the meeting includes presentations on local lithium updates and high school athletics.

• $149,625 grant award for Irving Park Paving Project
• Purchase of a 55’ Reach Haulotte Tow Behind Lift for $57,297.50
• Purchase of a HUBER perforated plate screen for up to $217,623
• Bid solicitation for Highway 86 Beautification Phase 1 Project
• MOU regarding fairground fence improvements along SR86

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2024 general municipal election and road improvement projects. The body is also considering a service agreement with the Imperial Valley Food Bank and the sale of a surplus police vehicle.

• Resolutions to hold a general municipal election on November 5, 2024
• Adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 project list funded by SB1
• Solicitation of bids for 7th Street Rehabilitation & Pedestrian Improvements from South “D” Street to South “E” Street
• Service agreement with Imperial Valley Food Bank for a delivery truck liftgate installation
• Declaration of a Police Department Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Miguel Meza to operate B’s Storage. The project involves installing twenty forty-foot storage containers, fencing, solar lighting, and security cameras on three industrial parcels.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-04 for a storage facility at APN 063-143-007, APN 063-143-010, and APN 063-143-011
• Proposed installation of twenty 40-foot storage containers near 10th Street and O Street

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the 7", 10" & 14" Street Rehabilitation Project and a contract for a Pavement Management System. The body will also discuss facility use agreements with the Imperial Unified School District and budget amendments.

• Construction contract for 7", 10" & 14" Street Rehabilitation Project to Rove Engineering, Inc. for $4,230,912.10
• Pavement Management System contract to IMS Infrastructure Management Services for $34,725.00
• Facility use agreements with Imperial Unified School District for a swimming pool and Frank M. Wright Middle School gymnasium
• Resolution No. 2024-20 regarding FY2022-2023 State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding
• Resolution No. 2024-19 to amend the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request by Mark Gaddis to legalize an existing accessory structure. Staff recommends denying the variance and conditional use permit because the structure violates city height and setback standards and encroaches on an Imperial Irrigation District easement.

• Variance 23-04 and Conditional Use Permit 23-07 for an accessory structure at 121 North F Street
• Proposed Resolution No. PC2024-01 to deny the variance and permit

City Council

The Imperial City Council will discuss a commercial agreement for police vehicle car wash services and a memorandum of understanding for police officer holiday pay. The body will also consider the completion of a fence replacement project on Highway 86.

• Project completion of Highway 86 Fence Replacement Project from 2nd Street to Marshall Avenue
• Commercial agreement between Quick Quack Car Wash and the Imperial City Police Department
• Amendment to the Imperial Police Officers Association (IPOA) Memorandum of Understanding regarding holiday pay
• Special event application from the Department of Homeland Security for the Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run
• Closed session negotiations with AT&T regarding the Old Post Office property (APN# 064-055-005)

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding applications for infrastructure projects, including sidewalk installations on Aten Boulevard and rehabilitation of P Street. The body will also discuss purchasing and installing EV charging stations and the removal of a red curb on East Barioni Boulevard.

• Funding applications for Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation (Phases 1, 2, and 3)
• Funding applications for EV Charging Station Purchase and Installation (Phases 1, 2, and 3)
• Funding applications for P Street Rehabilitation (Phases 1, 2, and 3)
• Removal of red curb on south side of East Barioni Boulevard between K Street and L Street
• Declaration of Imperial Police Department canine as surplus

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code regarding palm tree maintenance and public nuisances. The body will also hold public hearings on two property variance requests involving setback and height requirements.

• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 14, Section 14-5 regarding dead or decayed palm fronds
• Variance 24-01 for Quentin Tucker: front yard and street-side setbacks for a 2,400 sf laundromat at 300 E. Barioni Blvd
• Variance 23-04 and Conditional Use Permit 23-07 for Mark Gaddis: height and side yard setbacks for an accessory structure at 121 North F Street

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing bids for rehabilitation and bike lane projects on Aten Boulevard. The body will also review a public safety expenditure plan and update the city's records retention policy.

• Aten Boulevard Rehabilitation Project between Vilore Way and SR-86
• Aten Boulevard Class II Bike Lane project from Vilore Way to Austin Rd.
• Resolution No. 2024-08 for State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding
• Updated Records Retention Policy and Resolution No. 2024-09 for destruction of obsolete records
• Acceptance of five Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Projects as complete

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on a new voting and microphone system for city chambers. The body is also considering a stipend for the Public Services Director and approvals for the Monterrey Park Subdivision.

• Purchase of a new voting system from DeForest Tech Solutions for $38,756.00
• Resolution No. 2024-07 to provide a 10% stipend for the incoming Public Services Director
• Approval of the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3C Final Map
• Approval and acceptance of the Monterrey Park Subdivision No. 2 Unit 3B 0.5 AC 3 Pocket Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit for a 14-foot accessory structure at 685 W. Worthington Road. The Traffic Commission will also discuss removing red curbs from former bus stations on East Barioni Boulevard.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-03 for a 14-foot accessory structure at 685 W. Worthington Road
• Proposed removal of red curbs on East Barioni Boulevard between K Street and L Street
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from December 13, 2023

City Council

The City Council is reviewing and amending the municipal budget for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The proposed changes include adjustments to expenditure budgets and a decrease in projected sales tax revenue.

• Increase of $101,600 in the General Fund expenditure budget (01-110-5210)
• Increase of $50,000 in the CFD Funds expenditure budget
• Decrease of $225,700 in the Sales Tax revenue budget (01-000-4120)

City Council

The City Council will consider declaring an emergency for a force main clean out failure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure bids, park improvements, and city policy updates.

• Declaration of emergency for Wastewater Treatment Plant failure near Aten Road and Legakes Avenue
• Purchase of two 'Welcome to Imperial' signs not to exceed $25,000 using ARPA funding
• Authorization to solicit bids for Townsite Improvement Project at 7th, 10th, and 14th Street
• Approval of amended Sunset Park improvements and Playground Shade Installation bids
• Purchase of an 18-door pass-thru locker system for the police department evidence room

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing to recommend approval of a General Plan Amendment and zone change for the Fonzie Apartments. The proposal seeks to change the land use from Low Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow for a 64-unit apartment complex.

• Proposed zone change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to RA (Residential Apartment) for APN 044-200-098
• Proposed 64-unit apartment complex at the corner of Fonzie Avenue and Cross Road
• Project site consists of 2.38 acres
• CEQA exemption 21159.23 for Affordable Housing
• Resolution No. PC2023-12 regarding the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change 21-02

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager and Community Development Director to sign transportation funding agreements with Caltrans. The body will also discuss continuing emergency declarations for a water treatment plant pump and a damaged signal pole.

• Resolution 2024-03 to authorize signees for Caltrans master and supplemental agreements
• Continuation of emergency for Variable Frequency Drive failure at the Water Treatment Plant
• Continuation of emergency for damaged signal pole at Aten Road and Highway 86 intersection ($32,000 spent to date)
• Approval of Claims and Warrants Report totaling $510,934.90
• Appointments of primary and alternate representatives to 11 committees and agencies for 2024

City Council

The City Council will vote on an emergency declaration regarding a variable frequency drive at the water treatment plant. The body is also reviewing several fund disbursements and park improvements.

• Resolution No. 2024-01 declaring an emergency for the Water Treatment Plant variable frequency drive
• Payment of $70,000 to Jupiter Ventures, LP from Monterrey CFD 2006-1
• Payment of $40,000 to Imperial Bratton, LP from Bratton CFD 2004-3
• Up to $120,000 in ARP A funding for decorative gravel at Sunset Park
• Proposal to remove a crosswalk on North Imperial Avenue