AGENDA
ITEM
4 AGENDA STAFF REPOR
DATE: February 16, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager A 'f-"
PREPARED BY: Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 20, 2021, October 21, 2021 and December 15, 2021
==================================================================== Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 20, 2021, October 26, 2021 and December 15, 2021.
Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of the proceedings of each City Council Meeting.
Discussion & Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 20, 2021, October 26, 2021 and December 15, 2021 have been prepared for City Council review and approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
AGENDA
Attachment(s): ITEM
1. Minutes for City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency 4 Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 20, 2021, October 26, 2021 and December 15, 2021.
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 20Tn DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021 AT 6:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER A VENUE, CALEIXCO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO ORDER N-EXECUTIVE 29-30.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the closed session pmtion of the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urena
Gloria Romo
Rosie Aneola-Fernandez
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Certified Operators Association/SEID Local 221, Calexico Municipal Employees Association (CMEA), Firefighters Association, Calexico Police Officers Association (CPOA), Calexico Management Association, Supervisors Association, Umepresented:
Confidential Employees and At-Will Employees.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code 54957
Title: Police Chief
City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:25 pm.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE J 2 OCTOBER 20, 2021
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSORAGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the regular pmtion of the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urena
Gloria Romo
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Urefia led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
City Manager Figueroa led those present in reciting the City's Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Romo led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Merewitz reported two items were discussed, direction was given and no reportable action was taken.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve the agenda. Council Member AITeola-Fernandez amended her motion to approve the agenda and include emergency item SA - Domestic Violence Month Proclamation. Motion was seconded by Council Member Romo and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION BY IMPERIAL COUNTY DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ESPERANZA COLIO-WARREN REGARDING THE COVID-19 RENT RELIEF
PROGRAM
Esperanza Calio-Warren, Imperial County Deputy Chief Executive Officer provided a detailed presentation on the Covid-19 Rent Relief Program available for all individuals who were impacted by Covid-19 from April 1, 2020 to 2021. She advised there is $13 million for Round 1 of the program and Round 2 for $10,901.435 which will be available when round 1 is expended.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 13 OCTOBER 20, 2021
She provided guidelines for the program and advised the program will pay for past due and future rents and utilities such as water, electric and gas. She stated applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and priority assistance will be given to income eligible households most at-risk of eviction. She also advised that the funds received by the applicants will not be counted as income. Ms. Colio-Warren advised the program will continue receiving applications until March 31, 2022.
MAYORAL RECOGNITION OF MARCO ANTONIO LOPEZ - WINNER OF THE IVLGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER TALENT SEARCH.
Mayor Presented Mr. Marco Antonio Lopez with a Mayor Recognition for winning the IVLGBTQ Resource Center Talent Search. A video was displayed of Mr. Lopez's winning dance.
PROCLAMATION FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2021.
Mayor and Council Members read the proclamation aloud proclaiming October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
PROCLAMATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2021.
Mayor and Council Members read the proclamation aloud proclaiming October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Gina Vargas, Executive Director for Woman Haven in Imperial County provided a brief presentation on the services provided by Woman Haven and thanked the Council for the supp01i and bringing awareness to the community. She invited everyone to the Be Purple for the Change event on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. CARMEN ESTRADA-ZUNIGA, PRESIDENT OF CALEXICO PARENTS ATHLETIC LEAGUE.
Mrs. Carmen Estrada-Zuniga spokexegarding the bad conditions of the parks in Calexico and requested the Council to supp01i ancfjoin the Calexico Parents Athletic League to bring a park to Calexico which can be used for league sports.
PRESENTATION ON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR GREATER CALEXICO AS
PRESENTED BY KATIE LUNA
Ms. Katie Luna, President of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Calexico provided a detailed presentation sharing details of the newly established entity, their overarching principles and their aims to achieve for the business community of Calexico. She shared her experiences with the business community in Calexico and stated she looks forward to working with them.
BI-WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE PRESENTATION
Item tabled to the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
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David Garcias, SEIU Local 221 speaking on behalf of the Operators regarding ARP A one time essential premiums and stated it gives the City Council the oppmtunity to show their appreciation and recognize the sacrifices made by their employees who kept the City working and provided essential critical infrastructure services such as water treatment during the sixteen months of the pandemic. He requested the City look at this funding and provide the employees with something to assist them.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Figueroa requested the Council consider a press conference/special city council meeting to share more on the reopening of the tourist crossing to Calexico. He addressed public transportation being prepared to operate by N ovember8, 2021. He addressed sidewalk permits for downtown businesses and stated the City is preparing for the reopening.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Moreno congratulated Fire and Police for their work with the arsonist. He repmted attending the installment of the Mayor of the City of Mexicali Mayor Pro Tern Garcia thanked the Recreation Depaitment for their work on the exhibit being presented at the Cultural Alts Center.
Council Member AlTeola-Fernandez reported attending the Barrio Frontera Alt Exhibit and the Imperial Wastewater Treatment Plant opening. She thanked the Knights of Columbus for giving a mask and breakfast to the first responders on 911 and she also thanked the employees for their hard work.
Council Member Romo met with local businessmen in Calexico and asked for the suppo1t of all council members with the border reopening. She advised Mr. Gallardo provided a donation of eight signs and request~d City supp01t with the signs. She thanked the Calexico Alts Council for staiting the process on the first book on the history of Calexico. She invited everyone on the First Feria de La Raza on October 28, 2021 at First Street and Heffernan Avenue.
Council Member Urena congratulated the Council on their work with the border reopening. He spoke on the Feria de La Raza event which will be on First Street from Heffernan to Mai-y A venues. He thanked the staff and City leadership for their commitment to making this event possible. He also addressed a second downtown event on November 6, 2021 for the grand opening of a new food business named "Dawgs Hot Dog Stand" with live music, beer garden and many other activities and it will be on First Street by the border from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. He thanked all the officials who sent letters of suppmt for the reopening of Calexico' s border and stated Calexico needs to lead on the border reopening. He also requested an agenda item for the City consider sponsoring an event for Dia de la Revolucion on November 20111 in conjunction with the Mexican Consulate.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Warrants from September 25, 2021 to October 8, 2021 and City Salaries from September 25, 2021 to October 8, 2021; Approval of a Resolution to Continue Fully or Paitially Vi1tual Public Meetings (AB 361). Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
FY 2021-22 lST QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED BUDGET
AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
Kaifa Lobatos, Finance Director provided a year-end update for 2020-21 and 1st quaiter budget status repmt for 2021-2022. Ms. Lobatos informed the City will have an extra million dollars at the end of fiscal year 2020-2021. She repmted that in spite of the border crossing, the sales tax and prope1ty tax and cannabis revenues came in strong for the general fund. She addressed the reimbursement of the one million dollar FEMA grant and stated once the FEMA reimbursements ai·e received, the general fund will be reimbursed for expenditures. Ms. Lobatos presented a list of equipment which City would like to invest in with the surplus funds of $450,000. Ms.
Lobatos stated that with the projected two million dollar ending working capital, it would put the City at a 13% reserve and fmty-four days of operation. Ideally a City would want sixty days.
This would mean the City would be able to continue for forty-four days without cash and still maintain operations.
City Manager Figueroa addressed the proposed budget amendment resolution before the council for consideration based on the needs of the departments. He also pointed out that the funds for the proposed expenditures are funded and the grant reimbursements are expected to be received in the coming months.
Motion was made by Council Member Ure:fia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez to approve Items 11 -15. After a brief discussion, Council Member Ure:fia withdrew his motion.
Motion was made by Council Member Ure:fia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez to approve FY 2021-22 1st Quaiter Budget Status Repmt and Proposed Budget Amendment Resolution. Motion passed unanimously.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
APPROVING A TEMPORARY FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND BUILDING PERMITS UNTIL JULY 1, 2022
Motion was made by Council Member Ure:fia, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico approving a Temporai·y Fee Schedule for Planning Applications and Building Pe1mits until July 1, 2022.
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AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRICTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services with Dynamic Consulting Engineers for Constriction Management Services for New River Improvement Proj ect - Calexico Reach.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE ENCLOSED
TIDRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES.
City Manager Figueroa requested authorization for a two year extension to the Professional Services Agreement with AmeriNational Community Services.
Motion was made by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Urefia and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to Sign a Contract Amendment No. 5 with Ten Over Studio to Provide Additional Project Inspection Services, Additional Project Management Services, and Additional Construction Administration Services for the New Fire Station Headqumters.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5 WITH
TEN OVER STUDIO TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROJECT INSPECTION
SERVICES, ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS.
Candice Wong provided a detailed explanation regarding the delays to the project and the need for Amenament No. 5 to the Ten Over Studio Contract.
Motion was made by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to Sign a Contract Amendment No. 5 with Ten Over Studio to provide additional project inspection services, additional project management services, and additional construction administration services for the New Fire Station Headqumters.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE PROPOSED FARMWORKER SERVICE CENTER IN THE CITY OF CALEXICO.
Motion by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed unanimously to table item to the next meeting.
APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL OF ONE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER TO THE CALEXICO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
Motion by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Urefia and passed unanimously to appoint Mr. Carlos Roldan to the Calexico Housing Authority Board.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Urefia requested consideration for Dia de la Revolucion on November 20, 2021 for the special council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested a report by Code Enforcement on abandoned prope1ties.
Council Member Urena seconded the item.
Council Member Aneola-Femandez requested update on Cordova Park and Banlc of America.
Council Member Romo requested an update on all City Committees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fu1ther business, motion was made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
DRAFT
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021AT12:00 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER A VENUE, CALEIXCO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 APPROVED BY GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2021.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urefia (Via Teleconference)
Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia led those present in reciting the City's Mission Statement Pledge.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Moreno to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo, A1Teola-Fernandez
None
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Robe1i Gronich, Garlan's Depmiment Store, spoke regarding the sidewalk sales permit and stated the excitement for the reopening of the border on November 8111 and stated many of the merchants have a lot of merchandise that they would like to display for the reopening and he expressed his support and stated the suppo1i of the following business owners and managers: Mark Holloway, Jesus Gallardo, Remi Rashid and Rosa Maria, Manager of Melrose Fashions.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
DRAFT
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE I 2 OCTOBER 26, 2021
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALEXICO ADOPTING REGULATIONS REGARDING SIDEWALK VENDORS AND ADOPTING A FEE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK VENDING PERMITS.
Ms. Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director provided a detailed presentation on the regulations and explained the parameters for sidewalk vendors in the downtown for the safety of the public. Pursuant to SB 946 the City has to create standards for the different types of sidewalks and vendors conducting business within the City. She advised the application will cany a fee of $50.00, and the vendor will be required to submit a site plan of operation, a city business license, a sidewalk vendor permit and will be subject to an inspection by the City to make sure all requirements are being met. Ms. Tylenda and City Manager Figueroa answered questions from Council Members regarding safety measures.
Katie Luna, spoke in supp01i of the resolution and commended the City on the thought put f01ih on achieving compliance with SB 946 which states that sidewalk vending provides economic development and entrepreneurship to low income and immigrant communities.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez for approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico adopting regulations regarding sidewalk vendors and adopting a fee for applications for sidewalk vending permits.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo, Arreola-Fernandez
None
None
APPROVAL OF TRAVEL BY MAYOR JAVIER MORENO TO THE CITY OF
MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO TO MEET WITH MAYOR NORMA BUST AMANTE.
Item was tabled to a future meeting due to City Manager Figueroa rep01iing on the rescheduling of the meeting with Mexicali.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fu1ther business, the meeting was adjourned 12:40 p.m.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021AT6:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER A VENUE, CALEIXCO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 APPROVED BY GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2021.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urefia
Gloria Romo( via teleconference)
Rosie Aneola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Urefia led those present in reciting the City's Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Chief Gonzalo Gerardo led those present in prayer and remembered the loss of City Staff German Izaguine and Ponciano Reyes and also for prayed for the families of our lost co-workers.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to approve the agenda with the addition of the two items:
Item No. 13-Approve Republic Services (Allied) request for rate increase of 3. 7% for commercial and residential solid waste collection services as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Item No. 14: Authorize City Manager to request for Changes to 2020/21 -Fixed Charge Assessments to City of Calexico, Community Facilities District No. 2005 - Tax Code: 92110 and renumbering Informational Item to Item No. 15-Local Appointments List 2022 in Conformance with the Maddy Act, California Government Code 54970. Motion seconded by Council Member AlTeola-Fernandez and passed unanimously.
City Council Minutes Page I 2 December 15, 2021
PRESENTATIONS
CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES UPDATE BY LISA TYLENDA, PLANNING AND
BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR
Ms. Lisa Tylenda, Building and Planning Services Director provided a detailed presentation on Code Enforcement Process and an overview of process controls. She explained the purpose of Code Enforcement and explained the processed followed by the City when code enforcement violations exist. She fmiher explained the amount of cunent cases handled by the City and Fire Prevention Services, newly proposed processing/investigating code complaints for the new-year and the next steps for improving the code enforcement process internally including a timeline from January 2022 to May 2022 to begin implementation of newly adopted/active code enforcement policies.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PLANNING/BUILDING PERMIT FEES
UPDATE BY LISA TYLENDA, PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR Ms. Lisa Tylenda, Building and Planning Services Director provided a timeline for Update of Development Impact Fees such as public outreach workshops, presentations to City Council, public workshops for developers and stakeholders, new fees to begin implementation, circulation of draft development impact fees to City Council and for public review and public hearings introducing the development impact fees to City Council for adoption via first and second readings.
BI-WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE PRESENTATION
City Manager Figueroa informed the County of Imperial Health Officer issued an amended health office order in response to the California Department of Public Health's updated requirements for indoor masking. The amended order is effective December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022 or as extended by the State of California Public Health Depaiiment. Imperial County Health Officer also provided every city an update on Covid-19 general case info1mation and will be posted on the City's website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Lydia Maiiinez presented a letter and spoke on behalf of residents on Paulin A venue regarding the repairs being made on Paulin A venue and repmied the dust and debris on the street which are affecting the health of the residents and requested the entire street be repaired not just the potholes.
Eloisa Paez addressed the Council regarding the problems they are having with the semi-trucks and other vehicles that drive by at high speeds. Requested the Council's assistance with these problems and to install traffic signs.
Luis Cota spoke about construction at the intersection of Ollie A venue and Highway 98 and addressed the removal of the three parking spaces in front of the business at the location. He stated this will cut off the life suppmi to the business and he was not infmmed this would be happening.
He requested the City's assistance in speaking with Caltrans about the removal of the parking spaces.
Kenny Parada, UFCW Local 1677 wrote in to express suppmi in allocating funds from the City Council Minutes Page I 3 December 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act to go directly to the residents of Calexico greatly impacted by the ongoing pandemic. He spoke on behalf of the grocery and drug industry workers affected by the pandemic while serving the residents. He fmiher stated they are also in suppmi of investing in Downtown Infrastructure for Essential Workers, Investing in Cooling Station to prevent heat exhaustion, investing in Outreach Capacity to Increase Access to Assistance Program, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team and Investing in a "Housing First" pilot program.
Daniela Flores, Community Health Advocate with Salud Sin Fronteras and Imperial Valley Equity and Justice Coalition wrote in suppo1i of an equitable approach to ARP A allocations and in support of proposals submitted by the Calexico coalition including IV Equity and Justice Coalition, Calexico Needs Change and Calexico Union Against Conuption such as a bonus program for Covid-19 high-risk essential workers (grocery store workers, warehouse workers, healthcare, and farmworkers), downtown infrastructure for essential workers, investing in cooling stations, invest in outreach capacity to increase access to assistance programs, psychiatric emergency response team and investing in a "housing first" pilot program.
Christian Arana, VP of Policy for Latino Community Foundation wrote in suppmi of the allocation of ARP A funding for grocery, warehouse and fa1m workers for a bonus pay program to assist them in the recovery from the pandemic, invest in public education and outreach effo1is led by trusted community-based organizations, affordable housing, Rent Relief Program and urged the Council to implement a transparent, public process to engage Calexico residents that can ensure the equitable allocation and spending of ARP A funds.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Figueroa repo1ied the City of Calexico issued a notice for a public workshop for the Small Business Assistance Loan Workshop on December 29, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Police Chief Gerardo, addressed the fundraising events that led to donations close to eight thousand dollars for the annual Kids & Badges Program. A video prepared by the Calexico Chronicle was played for the public.
Recreation Manager Norma Gerardo spoke on Annual Nmih Pole Express with over 300 children attending the drive through event and the First Presentation of Programs at the Cmmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center. A video of the programs was played for the public.
Library Manager Lizeth Legaspi provided a PowerPoint presentation of the various programs provided by the Camarena Memorial Library throughout the year such as Halloween Family Night, pmiicipation in Kids & Badges, a Christmas tree picture event and a pajama pmiy in the parking lot for the New Year.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member AlTeola-Femandez repo1ied attending the Christmas Tree Lighting event.
City Council Minutes Page I 4 December 15, 2021
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia repo1ied attending the Christmas Tree Lighting event and spoke about events which he hoped would also become tradition for Calexico. He thanked City Staff for their work on these events. He also attended the Farmworker Breakfast event.
Council Member Romo offered the residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022.
Council Member Urena thanked Governor Newsome for recognizing the pandemic and expressed his dissatisfaction with the City Council and its handling of the various aspects of the pandemic.
He also spoke about his collaboration with Council Member Arreola-Fernandez with regards to ICTC, he addressed the promise by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to present a climate action plan, community workshops and community outreach for the fiscally responsible allocation of ARP A funding.
Mayor Moreno congratulated City Staff for the work perfmmed over the past year. He attended the Mexicali Baseball League games and advised that he invited the Councils and Mayors of Imperial County to attend the First Pitch Game on December 18, 2021 in Mexicali.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed unanimously to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of November 3, 2021 ; Approval of a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Viliual Public Meetings (AB 361); Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1220, An Ordinance Adopting Amendments to Chapter 17 Sections 17.05.120 and 17.05.130; Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1221, An Ordinance Adopting Amendment to Chapter 17, Aliicle II - Home Occupations - Section 17 .11.200 of the Calexico Municipal Code; Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1222, An Ordinance Adding Section 17.20 to Chapter 17 of the Calexico Municipal Code; Creating an Administrative Variance Pe1mitting Process; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into the Settlement Agreements with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Phaimaceutica, Inc., Agree to the Te1ms of the State-Subdivision Agreements, and Authorize Entry into the State-Subdivision Agreements with the Attorney General.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #3 FOR THE NEW FIRE
STATION HEADQUARTERS
Candice Wong, Ten Over Studio, spoke on Change Order# 3 and provided a brief overview of the seven items included in the change order and answered questions from City Council regarding date of completion, project expenses, painting of the police department exterior building and landscaping. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member AlTeola-Fernandez and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to sign Change Order #3 for the New Fire Station Headquaiiers.
City Council Minutes Page I 5 December 15, 2021
APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF
THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Moreno to approve Resolution Authorizing the Application and Adoption of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
APPROVING AN INTENT TO COLLABORATE WITH IMPERIAL VALLEY HOUSING
COALITION AND SPREAD THE LOVE FOUNDATION FOR THE POTENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF CALEXICO
City Manager Figueroa introduced the project to the Council. Mr. Ray Roben spoke for the proj ect and provided detailed information on the project concept.
Motion made by Council Member Romo (via teleconference), seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution approving an intent to collaborate with Imperial Valley Housing Coalition and Spread the Love Foundation for the potential development of new residential affordable housing projects within the City of Calexico.
APPROVE REPUBLIC SERVICES (ALLIED) REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE OF 3. 7% FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES AS PER THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)
Motion made by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed unanimously to approve Republic Services (Allied) request for rate increase of 3. 7% for commercial and residential solid waste collection services as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST FOR CHANGES TO 2020/21-FIXED
CHARGE ASSESSMENTS TO CITY OF CALEXICO, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005 - TAX CODE: 92110
Motion was made by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed unanimQusly to authorize City Manager to request for Changes to 2020/21-Fixed Charge Assessments to City of Calexico, Community Facilities District No. 2005 - Tax Code:
92110.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST 2022 IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MADDY ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 54970.
Council acknowledged receipt of the Local Appointments List 2022 in conformance with the Maddy Act.
City Council Minutes Page 16 December 15, 2021
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Urefia requested an item to address the issues presented by Mrs. Paez and also an item on the school district safety plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested a repo1i on the semi-truck parking issues on Imperial Avenue and residential areas.
Mayor Moreno requested a rep01i on the speed humps. City Manager Figueroa advised the contractor is preparing to move forward on the project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fmiher business, Mayor Moreno motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.rn.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Urefia and passed unanimously.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk