AGENDA
ITEM
6 CITY COUNCIL
'------'AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 16, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager
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 January 4, 2022, January 19, 2022 and February 16, 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of January 4, 2022, January 19, 2022 and February 16, 2022.
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 Meeting of of January 4, 2022, January 19, 2022 and February 16, 2022 have been prepared for City Council review and approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachment(s):
1. Minutes for City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of of January 4, 2022, January 19, 2022 and February 16, 2022.
AGENDA
ITEM
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 4rn DAY OF JANUARY, 2022 AT 5:30 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 5 :30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urefia
Gloria Romo
Rosie AlTeola-Femandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance
MISSION STATEMENTPLEDGE
Council Member Urefia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member AITeola-Femandez and passed unanimously to approve the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES - No Public Comments.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
APPOINTMENT OF GONZALO GERARDO AS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21221(H).
Motion made by Council Member AlTeola-Femandez, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed unanimously to appointment of Gonzalo Gerardo as Interim Police Chief Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h).
Joshua Paddock, Calexico Firefighters Association, spoke regarding the appointment of the Interim Chief of Police and expressed his concern about expending funds to create positions while they continue to wait for seven firefighter positions to be filled.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT CITY STAFF AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AS ELIGIBLE WORKERS PERFORMING ESSENTIAL WORK DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PURSUANT TO THE AMERICAN-RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARP A).
Mr. MmTis Reisin and Mr. Bill Hodge, former Council Members, spoke in favor of approving ARP A funding for former Council Members who served during the pandemic.
Ryan McEachen and Monica Silva submitted an email comments expressing their suppo1i and requesting consideration of ARP A funding for employees who served the City during the pandemic and are no longer with the City.
Daniela Flores submitted an email comment respectfully requesting that the Council begin a public discussion on an equitable approach to ARP A allocations as well as an equitable approach to engaging the community, residents, and local groups that have been paii of Calexico's COVID on education about these funds and to collectively develop an equitable plan that meets the community's needs. She submitted the following initiatives on behalf of the stakeholders:
* Bonus Program for COVID-19 High-Risk Essential Workers (grocery store workers, warehouse workers, healthcai·e, and farmworkers);
* Downtown Infrastructure for Essential Workers;
* Invest in Cooling Stations;
* Invest in Outreach Capacity to Increase Access to Assistance Programs; * Psychiatric Emergency Response Team
* Invest in a "Housing First" pilot program
Motion by Council Member Urena, Seconded by Council Member Romo to Direct Legal Counsel to create a resolution designating eligible workers to include cunent City Council Members, foimer City Council Members, former City Employees and Deceased Employees who performed essential work during the pandemic for an amount up to $7,000 based on hours worked; and Receipt of any Premium Pay is Voluntary. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ADJOURNMENT
Moreno, Urena, Romo
Garcia
None
Aneola-Femandez
There being no fuiiher business, Mayor Moreno motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Urena and passed unanimously.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2022 AT 5:30 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member
ABSENT:
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Raul Urefia
Gloria Romo
Rosie Aneola-Femandez
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No Public Comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5 :40 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(l)
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC v. Calexico City Council, the City of Calexico, et al.
USDC, Southern District of California, Case No. 3:21-cv-02097-L-DEB
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIP A. TED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9( d)(2)/( e )(1) One (1) Potential Case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(4) Three (3) Potential Cases
City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:20 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 13 JANUARY 19, 2022
and infmmed the mask mandate went back into effect on January 7, 2022 and asked that everyone continue to practice social distance due to the rise in cases and covid-19 testing. He informed the State of California is providing four free Covid-19 tests per household by going to the State website at covidl9.ca.gov.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT PRESENTATION BY CITY MANAGER MIGUEL FIGUEROA.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Moreno expressed his condolences to the Mufioz Family on the passing of Police Commissioner Sal Munoz, Chief Gerardo also expressed his condolences on the passing of Sal Munoz on December 24, 2021 due to Covid-19. He provided the details on his mass on February 10, 2022 and stated he will be missed.
Council Member Urefia spoke on the current state of the City and stated the Council has improved their ability to work cohesively for the benefit of community. He addressed comments by Firefighters Association to be addressed by the Council. He spoke on the City having a balanced budget and border opening. He spoke on the history of City finances going back to 2015. He discussed ARP A expenses presented by the City Department and e_xpressed his concerns for the condition of the Fire Department and the impacts on the Police Department, and the needs of Recreation. He fmther discussed the creation solutions for ARP A for all persons affected by the pandemic.
Council Member Romo attended a neighborhood meeting at Calexico Mobile Home Park and discussed their problems. She infmmed that she has enrolled and been accepted into the 2020 Imperial County Housing Policy Lea_dership Academy. She stated the impo1tance of the citizens attending the City ARP A workshop. She thanked Mrs. Carmen Estrada and Mr. Jesse Garcia for their work for the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Public comment was received via email from Desiree Botello, Edgar Ramirez, Angelica Gomez, Gilbe1t Manzanarez, Jimmy Vasquez, Ana Paola Cabrera, Andres Hernandez, Ashley Diaz, Salvador Valdivia, Oscar Valles, Stephanie Briseno, Kol Nogales Citlaly Jauregui, Ali Ali, Vanessa Kilps, Monica Urena, Camila Musso, Christie Jimenez, Daniel Mar, Stephanie Alarcon, Marco Antonio Lopez (also spoke via zoom), Maribel Padilla-Leyva, Luis Ruiz Cmtez, Atlas Alvarez, Scarlett Diaz Pedro Garcia, Kimberly Lopez, Maria Coronado, expressing suppmt for the equitable distribution of ARP A recovery funds proposed by Imperial Valley Equity and Justice Coalition, Calexico Needs Change, and Calexico Union against Conuption. The Council was urged to consider the following proposals highlighted by the "Calexico Equitable ARP A Plan" drafted by the previously mentioned groups, and supported by the Latino Community Foundation and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. (UFCW Local 1167) These proposals CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE I 4 JANUARY 19, 2022
include: Bonus Program for COVID-19 High-Risk Essential Workers; Downtown Infrastructure for Essential Workers; Investing in Cooling Stations; Invest in Outreach capacity to increase access to assistance programs; Psychiatric emergency response team; Invest in a Housing First pilot program; Utilize funds to address affordable housing needs Javier Gonzalez, IID Director, announced there was a Maliin Luther King clean-up and thanked all those who patiicipated and provided suppo1i for the event. He also provided an update on the work being perfmmed by the IID in the City of Calexico such as the Beech Canal which will be completed by year-end, over 600 street light replacements, utility box beautification for ati, cleaning of All American Canal, seventeen local entity grants have been awarded and one was awarded to the City of Calexico and invited everyone to the Arbor Day Celebration on April 30, 2022 at Cordova Park and asked the City for waive the fees for the event.
Michael Gonzalez spoke on behalf of the Calexico Police Officers Association and expressed the concerns over the morale of the depatiment officers and requested additional officers in order for the officers to be safe and to prevent injuries.
Luis Casillas, Calexico Police Officers Association, spoke with regards to the need for public safety in the City of Calexico, the need for additional officers and dispatchers ill the depaiimerit and addressed his concerns for recruitment of new officers. Mr. Casillas advised the council that they will launch a full blown public awmeness campaign against the City.
Joshua Paddock spoke on behalf of the Calexico Firefighters Association and expressed their concerns over the la9k of firefighters and addressed the payments due to firefighters on depatimental expenses and requested council consideration on said matters.
Eduardo Rivera, Calexico Firefighters Association ceded his three minutes to Mr. Paddock.
Jesse Garcia a_dclressed his concerns over the conditions of the parks and provided an update on the needs of the parks.
Carmen Estrada spoke on the need for her league to use the City Parks and addressed her concerns with the con~itions of the parks. She fuiiher stated that the league has been working on park clean up however, 1:equested the Council's suppoli for the needs of the parks.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Council Memoer Urena, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Item No. 3. Wairnnts from November 20, 2021 to December 3, 2021 and City Salaries from November 20, 2021 to December 3, 2021; Item No. 4.
Wanants from December 4, 2021 to December 17, 2021 and City Salaries from December 4, 2021 to December 17, 2021 ; Item No. 5. Warrants from December 18, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and City Salaries from December 18, 2021 to December 31, 2021; Item No. 6. Approval of a Resolution to Continue Fully or Paiiially Viliual Public Meetings (AB 361); Item No. 7. Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for 7-Eleven, Inc. - 7 Eleven Store 36027B, 1101 Andrade Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231-1982; Item No. 8. Approve Letter of Suppmi for the Application Prepared by the Center for Employment Training for Funding as a "Backbone CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE I 5 JANUARY 19, 2022
Organization" for the American Rescue Plan Act Good Jobs Challenge; Item No. 9. Approve Letter of Suppmi for the Application Prepared by Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the State of California Depmiment of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program; Item No.
10. Approve Republic Services (Allied) Request for Rate Increase Due to State of California Mandatory Organic Recycling Program (AB 1826); Item No. 11. Acceptance of the Zip Books Grant Project FY 2021-22. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
Aneola-Femandez
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 12. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH GEO-LOGIC ASSOCIATES FOR DEVELOPMENT
AND INSTALLATION OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING NETWORK FOR NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Gm·cia, seconded by Council Member Romo to Authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services with Geo..:Logic Associates for Development and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Network for New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
A.ITeola-F emandez
ITEM NO. 13. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LEE & RO, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 9 AND 11, SEWER COLLECTION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Motion made by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Council Member Romo to Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement of Professional Services with Lee & Ro, Inc. for Engineering Services for Sewer Lift Station No. 9 and 11, Sewer Collection and Water Distribution System Improvement Project. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
~
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
NOES: None -
ABSENT: Aneola-F emandez
ITEM NO. 14. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO ADDRESS COMMENTS RECEIVED ON AND
FINALIZE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
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Motion made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Council Member Urena to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement of Professional Services with Michael Baker International for Engineering Services to Address Comments Received on and Finalize the Plans and Specification for Construction of the New River Improvement Project- Calexico Reach. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urena, Romo
None
Aneola-Femandez
ITEM NO. 15. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BENDER RQSENTHAL, INC. FOR RIGHT-OFW AY ACQUISITION AND APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR WEAKLEY STREET IMPROVEMENT FEDERAL PROJECT NO.: CML-5168(032).
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to Authorize the City Manager to Sign Agreement for Professional Services with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for Rightof-Way Acquisition and Appraisal Services for Weakley Street Improvement Federal Project No.:
CML-5168(032).
Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urena, Romo
None
Alreola-.Femandez
ITEM NO. 16. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH WEST AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO REVIEW ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE .... - -
PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Urena to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement of Professional Services with West and Associates Engineering, Inc., for Engineerillg Services to Review on Behalf of the City the Plans and Specification for New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urena, Romo
None
AlTeola-Femandez
ITEM NO. 17. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ADRIAN C. CORDOVA MEMORIAL PARK RESTROOMS.
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Urena to Authorize the City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park Restrooms.
Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
Aneola-F ernandez
JANUARY 19, 2022
ITEM NO. 18. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR ms DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
GRANT APPLICATION, AGREEMENTS AND/OR ANY DOCUMENTATION
PERTAINING TO CALIFORNIA WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGES PAYMENT PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER BOARD.
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Urefia to Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Grant Application, Agreements and/or Any Documentation Pertaining to California Water and Wastewater AlTearages Payment Program Funded by the State of California Water Board. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
AlTeola-F ernandez
ITEM NO. 19. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF ~PLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CALEXICO IS ELIGIBLE.
Motion made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Council Member Urefia to Adopt Resolution of the City Cpuncil of the _City of Calexico Authorizing the Submittal of Application( s) for All CalRecycle Grants for wliich the City of Calexico is Eligible. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
AlTeola-F ernandez
ITEM NO. 20. APPROVE AND ADOPT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR GRANT COORDINATOR.
Motion made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to Approve and Adopt Job Description for Grant Coordinator. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
AlTeo la-Fernandez
ITEM NO. 21. 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.
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Motion made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving a Temporary Fee Schedule for Planning Applications and Building Pe1mits until July 1, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
AlTeola-Fernandez
City Council separated the two actions in Item No. 22 into two as items 22A and 22B as follows:
ITEM NO. 22A. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY
TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RC (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM) TO RA (RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT) AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN "EXHIBIT A" FOR THE FOLLOWING ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 058-180-080, 058-180-081, 058-180-082, 058-180-084, AND 058-180-085 LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CALEXICO; AND CERTIFICATION OF AN UPDATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE/GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPOSED REMINGTON APARTMENT PROJECT.
Dave Davis, Chelsea Representation provided a presentation on the proposed Remington Apaitment Project.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
No public comments received
Mayor Mor~no closed the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Mayor Moreno to approve the introduction and first reading by title only of an Ordinance Adopting a Zone Change from RC (Residential _Condominium) to RA (Residential Apaitment) and General Plan Amendment with Conditions of Approval in "Exhibit A" for the Following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 058-180-080, 058-180-081, 058-180-082, 058-180-084, And 058-180-085 Located Within the City of Calexico; and Ce1tification of an Updated Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Proposed Zone Change/General Plan Amendment for the Proposed Remington Apartment Project.
City Attorney Campos read the title to the resolution. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia, Romo
None
AlTeola-Fernandez
ITEM 22B - PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CALEXICO APPROVING A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT, UPDATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN "EXHIBIT A" FOR THE REMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE I 9 JANUARY 19, 2022
APARTMENT PROJECT ON THE FOLLOWING ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS:
058-180-080, 058-180-081, 058-180-082, 058-180-084, AND 058-180-085 LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CALEXICO.
Mayor Moreno opened public hearing at 8:31 p.m.
No public comments received.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing at 8:33 pm
Dave Davis provided a timeline for the construction of the project and responded to questions from the council members. Motion made by Council Member Urefia, seconded by Mayor Moreno to Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving a Vesting Tentative Map, Planned Unit Development, Updated Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Conditions of Approval in "Exhibit A" for the Remington Apartment Project on the Following Assessor Parcel Numbers:
058-180-080, 058-180-081, 058-180-082, 058-180-084, And 058-180-085 Located within the City of Calexico. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urena, Romo
None
AlTeola-Fe1nandez
ITEM NO. 23. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO APPROVING A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND -
CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APN: 059-180-025_INTO 113_pARCELS ON AN APPROXIMATELY 18 ACRE SITE LOCATED WITIDN THE CITYOF CALEXICO.
City Council took a recessed at 8:51 p.m.
City Council reconvened from recess at 8:57 p.m.
Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director provided the two changes for the record as follows:
Change No. 1 - The density-maximum units per net acre will be one to seven units.
Change to #5 - Front yard set-back - 20 feet from face of garage.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
No public comments received.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Director Tylenda restated the two changes for the record as follows:
Change No. 1 - The density-maximum units per net acre will be one to seven units.
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Change to #5 - Front yard set-back - 20 feet from face of garage.
Motion made by Mayor Moreno to approve with changes presented, motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving a Vesting Tentative Map, Planned Unit Development and Conditions of Approval and Certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Subdivision of APN: 059-180-025 Into 113 parcels on an Approximately 18 Acre Site Located within the City of Calexico. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Ure:fia, Romo
None
Aneola-F ernandez
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested an updated list of business licenses with account numbers.
Council Member Ure:fia requested an invitation be extended to the Mayor of Mexicali. Mayor Moreno advised a meeting with the Mayor of M~xicali is in the works. He also requested additional information on ARP A.
Council Member Romo requested an update on when the commissions will staii their meetings.
She also requested to know which agency regulates mobile home parks in Calexico and an update on the 01ihopedic Clinic and its usage.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fmiher business, meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Gomez, Deputy Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 161
h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022 AT 5:30 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tern:
Council Member:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
Javier Moreno
Camilo Garcia
Gloria Romo
Rosie Aneola-Femandez
Raul Urena - Anived at 5 :36 p.m. (via teleconference)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
City Attorney Campos requested to add the foliowing two emergency items to the closed session agenda:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) Motion by Mayor Moreno, second by Council Member AITeola-Fernandez to add the two emergency items listed by City Attorney to the closed session agenda. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Garcia, Urefia(Via Teleconference), Romo, AlTeola-Fernandez None
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
Council convened in closed session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Police Chief
PAGE/ 2
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Agency Representatives: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) Council reconvened from closed session at 6:28 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the regular pmiion of 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 (via teleconference)
Gloria Romo
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Aneola-Fernandez led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Campos reported Council met and discussed items on agenda plus the additional two items added to the agenda and direction was given, no repmiable action taken.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Figueroa requested to pull Item No. 11 from the agenda to be set at a future meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve the agenda with the removal of Item 11 - Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement of Professional Services with Lee & Ro, Inc. for Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrading and Expansion Project. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PRESENTATIONS
Moreno, Garcia, Urena (Via Teleconference), Romo, AlTeola-Femandez None
None
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE AS PRESENTED BY
LISA TYLENDA, DIRECTOR
Planning and Building Services Director provided a detailed update on the Depaiiment including building, planning and code enforcement statistics, open grant projects, creation and incentivizing of development, downtown recovery plan and the cunent jobs in progress. Director Tylenda and City Manager Figueroa answered questions from Council Members.
BI-WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE PRESENTATION
Chief Favila provided the latest Covid-19 statistics and mandates after the February 15, 2022 deadline and advised the 87% of Calexico citizens are vaccinated.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Chief Gerardo announced Coffee with a Cop event at Camarena Library on February 17, 2022 from 5 p.ni. to 7 p.m.
IID Director Javier Gonzalez provided a rep01i on the projects being canied out in Calexico such as lights fixed, canal fence repairs and new signs placed on bridges in town. He announced the Arbor Day and Dia del Niiio celebrations on April 30111 at Cordova Park.
Mai·icela Garcia addressed the Council regarding the possible uses for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP A) funds and provided her recommendations for the funding.
Jesse Garcia provided a detailed rep01i on lighting, sidewalk repairs at Rodriguez Park and various ai·eas of the City. He also stated the flags are not being displayed during the holidays as they once were on First, Second and Imperial A venue.
Victor Gonzalez addressed the Council regarding the excessive fees being charged by the City for the accessory dwelling units and stated he hoped the council would considering doing something about the fees.
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Joong Kim stressed to the Council the need to increase the amount of safety officers since there are only eighteen officers. He also spoke on the use of Measure H funds and suggested utilizing ARP A funds for public safety.
Maribel Padilla addressed the Council regarding ARP A funds and suggested building restrooms in the downtown she also suggested asking the community what they would like the funds to be spent on either via the water bills or an online survey.
Alexis Castro implored the Council use the ARP A funds for the Covid-19 inequities and asked the Council make it a priority to use the funding to teach the community and support of the parks.
Ismael Arvizu expressed his concern over ARP A funds and tlieir proper use. He suggested more interaction with the community and encouraged more workshops to inform the community. He stated ARP A funds are for Covid needs. He invited everyone to join Black Lives Matter on February 26, 2022 on the use of ARP A funds.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Figueroa acknowledged the persons who attended the ARP A workshop. He infmmed he and Mayor Moreno m~t with Assemblyman Garcia regarding opportunities for the City. He spoke on the procurement process to clean up the land area on Cesar Chavez Blvd.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Arreola-Fernandez reported she attended the Imperial County Local Transpmiation Committee meeting,
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia attended local baseball team that hosted BF A baseball tournament with a team from Los Angeles. He stated the need to work on parks because this creates oppo1iunities for the community He stated Joe Kelley from the LA Dodgers had visited during the tournament.
He attended the funeral services for Commissioner Sal Munoz and expressed his condolences to the family.
Mayor Moreno reported attending the Customs and Border Protection monthly update meeting.
He also repmied attending the funeral services for Commissioner Sal Munoz and expressed his condolences to the family. He attended the Public Safety policy Committee and stated current issues are being addressed.
Supervisor Jesus Eduardo Escobar commented on the Covid-19 update, ARP A funding and the Lithium company which will bring over $20 million for all cities in the County. He addressed the dilapidated county roads which are cunently under repair and informed he has asked John Gay, County Public Works Director to present on the issues to the City at the next Council meeting and responded to questions from Council Members.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE I 5 FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 20, 2021, October 26, 2021 and December 15, 2021; Wanants from January 15, 2022 to January 28, 2022 and City Salaries from January 15, 2022 to January 28, 2022; Approval of a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Vi1tual Public Meetings (AB 361); Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for S & N fuels, Inc., Calexico Market & Gas, 724 Emerson Avenue, Ste. A, Calexico, CA 92231-3195; Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1223 -An Ordinance Adopting a Zone Change from RC (Residential Condominium) to RA (Residential Apaitment) and General Plan Amendment with Conditions of Approval in "Exhibit A" for the Following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 058-180-080, 058-180-081, 058-180-082, 058-180-084, And 058-180-085 Located Within the City of Calexico; and Ce1tification of an Updated Mitigated Negative Declai·ation for the Proposed Zone Change/General Plan Amendment for the Proposed Remington Apaitment Project.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 9. INTRODUCTION AND WAIVE FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 8.36 AND REPEALING SECTION 8.39 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND ORGANIC WASTE.
Ms. Liliana Falomir presented the ordinance and advised it would update the code to make sure the City is following Cal Recycling Guidelines.
City Clerk Garcia read the title of the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to introduce and waive the first reading by title only of an Ordinance of the City council of the City of Calexico, California Amending Chapter 8.36 and Repealing Section
8.39 of Title 8 of the Calexico Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials and Organic Waste.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON DESIGNATED STREETS.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member Romo and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to authorize city manager to file Notice of Completion for Sewer Main Replacement Project on Designated Streets.
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Private Investment, Revitalization, Job Creation and Tax Sharing Agreement with R.H. Properties, LLC.
Motion was made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Private Investment, Revitalization, Job Creation and Tax Sharing Agreement with R.H. Properties, LLC. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Moreno, Urefia (Via Teleconference), Romo, AlTeola-Fernandez None
None
REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to reject all bids received for Police and Fire Depaitment Vehicles.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2020/2021
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,584,163; AND IF AWARDED, THE EXECUTION OF A .STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE AND COMPLY WITH IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM.
City Manager Figueroa presented the project for tlie Sl1bmission of the 2020/21 HOME Investment Paitnerships Program.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2020/2021 HOME Investment Paitnerships Program application to the California State Depaitment of Housing and Community Development for funding in the amount of $3,584,163; and if awarded, the execution of a standard agreement, any amendments thereto, and other related documents necessary to paiticipate and comply with in the HOME Investment Paitnerships Program.
APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR MORENO AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA OF ONE
COMMISSIONER EACH THE SALES TAX CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MEASURE H).
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia appointed Adriana Armendariz to the Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee (Me_asure H). Mayor Moreno did not make an appointment.
APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY 5, 2022
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to appoint the Mayor as Delegate Member and Mayor Pro Tern as Alternate Member to the SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly May 5, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CALEXICO ADOPTING THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.
Jake Comer, West and Associates provided a detailed presentation prepared for the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Sh01iage Contingency Plan.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing at 9: 17 p.m.
No comments were received in favor or in opposition.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member AITeola-Fernandez and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote to adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Sho1iage Contingency Plan.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Romo requested inf01mation on the future of Teco Momoy Park and requested Public Works Manager Falomir to provide a response to each of Mr. Jesse Garcia's items from his report earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested a meeting with the CEO or Directors from Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District regarding_parks and other relevant issues.
Council Member AlTeola-Fernandez concuned with Council Member Romo on the need for an update repo1i on park repairs.
Mayor Moreno rep01ied meeting with Assemblyman Garcia and with Catholic Charities. He requested an update oh the Catholic Charities project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fu1iher business, on motion by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member AlTeola-Fernandez, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk