AGENDA
ITEM
9 CITY COUNCIL
BElE
CALEXICO
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 18, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Diego Favila, Interim 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 July 15, 2020 and December 1, 2021
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Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of July 15, 2020 and December 1, 2021.
Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of November 10, 2021 the proceedings of each City Council Meeting.
Discussion & Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of July 15, 2020 and December 1, 2021 have been prepared for City Council review and approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Minutes for City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency AGENDA Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of July ITEM 15, 2020 and December 1, 2021.
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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, 2020 AT 5:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEIXCO, CALIFORNIA.
THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-30.
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Arreola-Fernandez called closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
Mayor Pro Tem: Morris Reisin
Council Member: Lewis Pacheco
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Bill Hodge
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No Public Comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:37 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS:
Property - APN 058-535-001.
Agency Negotiator - David B. Dale, City Manager.
Negotiating Parties - SBA Site Management LLC; Towerpoint; AT&T Mobility II, LLC; Anthem Telecom; Everest Infrastructure Partners.
Under Negotiation - Price and Terms.
July 15, 2020 Council Meeting
Council reconvened from closed session at 6:26 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Arreola-Fernandez called the regular session to order 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
Mayor Pro Tem: Morris Reisin
Council Member: Lewis Pacheco
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Bill Hodge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Dale led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Assistant City Manager Figueroa led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Zazueta, Christo Community Church, Calexico led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported direction was given, no reportable action was taken.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney requested to table Item No. 12 on the agenda and made a correction to Item 18 which lists the conference date as 2019 and should be 2020. Motion was made by Council Member Hodge to approve the agenda with the following changes: Table Item No. 12 and make correction to Item No. 18 from 2019 to 2020. Motion seconded by Council Member Garcia and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY OF CALEXICO TO THE HONORABLE MARINA DEL PILAR ÁVILA OLMEDO, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MÉXICO
Mayor Arreola-Fernandez presented the Key to the City to the Honorable Marina del Pilar Avila Olmedo, Mayor of the City of Mexicali. Mayor recognizes the partnership between Mexicali and Calexico and urges the city of Calexico and Mexicali to work together through the hardships of DRAFT
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Covid-19. Mayor Arreola-Fernandez and Mayor Marina del Pilar exchanged gifts and flowers.
Mayor Marina del Pilar spoke about her joy of being in Calexico, Mexicali's Sister City and express the honor of receiving the Key to the city of Calexico.
Council took a break at 6:47 p.m.
Council returned from break at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Olympia expressed her hope that Mayor Arreola-Fernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Reisin be removed due to blatant corruption going on in Calexico.
Gilberto Manzanares questioned why the Chief of Police personally turned in Mayor Arreola- Fernandez's insurance documents to the resident she crashed and asked if this was standard procedure. He stated the community demands background checks for council members and to not elect people with disgusting background like Mayor Pro Tem Reisin.
Eric P requested information on Mayor Arreola-Fernandez's DUI school and questioned why Mayor does not retire.
Mirna Valenzuela addressed the council concerning why animal control animal control does not pick up stray dogs or respond to call regarding animal abuse. She reported she had called and was informed the department does not stray dogs.
Angel Cortez shared his discontent over Mayor Fernandez' legal trouble. He demanded Mayor steps down as mayor and council member.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED:
Council Member Pacheco expressed concerns of citizens putting up posters attacking Council Members or the Mayor and asked that if citizens are not satisfied, he implored them to go through the correct methods to remove or express themselves.
Council Member Garcia stated he was made aware of concerns from citizens. He reassured them he is here for citizens of Calexico. He reported attending zoom meeting with Imperial Valley Equity and Justice Group and discussed what our normal will look like after Covid-19.
Council Member Hodge stated the citizens of Calexico have a right to hold their representatives accountable and stated it is important for City Council to counter the constant unreflective naysayers. He further stated the City is in a steady goal of progressive accomplishments, it has not tolerated corruption and have weeded it out quickly. He implored the public not to make the mistake of assuming corruption. Council Member Hodge listed the City's accomplishments.
Mayor Arreola-Fernandez discussed her meeting in El Centro with Mexicali, Imperial, Brawley, and El Centro where mayors discussed Covid-19 measures. She stated the City is working on shades for the Bank of America in downtown.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Hodge, seconded by Council Member Pacheco and passed unanimously to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Warrants from June 20, 2020, to July 3, 2020, and City Salaries June 20, 2020, to July 3, 2020; Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Davalos, Jennifer Nieblas, Los Cebeches, 1074 E. Cole Blvd., Calexico, CA 92231.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIGUEL FIGUEROA AND
APPOINTING HIM AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
Motion made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Reisin and passed unanimously to adopt a Resolution approving the employment agreement with Miguel Figueroa and appointing him as City Manager of the City of Calexico.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE ARTS AND HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
Motion made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Reisin and passed unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading by title only an ordinance of amending the Calexico Municipal Code to establish the Library Board of Trustees and Historical Commission.
City Attorney Campos read the tile of the Ordinance and explained the need to split this combined commissions because the departments were also split.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AMENDMENT #3 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND 10 OVER STUDIOS TO
PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION
HEADQUARTERS
Motioned by Council Member Hodge, seconded by Council Member Pacheco and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment #3 for Professional Services between the City of Calexico and 10 Over Studios to Provide Project Management Services for the New Fire Station Headquarters.
APPROVAL OF EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT
FOR PURCHASE OF EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND SBA TOWERS X, LLC FOR THE CALEXICO WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 352 EAST
FIRST STREET, CALEXICO, CA
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Motioned was Mayor Pro Tem Reisen and seconded by Council Member Bill Hodge on approval of Easement and Assignment Agreement and agreement for Purchase of Easement between the City of Calexico and SBA Towers X, LLC for the Calexico Water Tower located at 352 East First Street, Calexico, CA. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Arreola-Fernandez, Reisen, Pacheco, Hodge
NOES: Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVE OR DENY A REQUEST BY LOUIS WONG THROUGH CONTRACTOR J.
BAILON CONSTRUCTION TO WAIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES FOR
REPLACEMENT OF CITY SIDEWALK
Item Tabled.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT
RELINQUISHMENT OF SR 111 SOUTH OF SECOND STREET/AVENUE AS DEPICTED ON RELINQUISHMENT MAP NO. R34635 FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE ANY CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE,
RELINQUISHMENTS, GRANT DEEDS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE
NECESSARY TO FULLY EXECUTE THE RELINQUISHMENT AND TO TAKE ANY
OTHER ACTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE
RELINQUISHMENT
Motion made by Council Member Hodge, seconded by Council Member Pacheco and passed unanimously to approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to Accept relinquishment of SR 111 South of Second Street/Avenue as depicted on relinquishment map No.
R34635 from the State of California Department of Transportation and authorize the City Manager to accept and execute any Certificates of Acceptance, Relinquishments, Grant Deeds and any other documents as may be necessary to fully execute the relinquishment and to take any other actions that may be necessary in furtherance of the relinquishment AWARD THE BID PROPOSAL FROM TOM WATSON INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $755,501.00 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SPORT LIGHTING AT ADRIAN C. CORDOVA MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT NO. 2020-400.
Motion made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Council Member Hodge, passed unanimously to award the Bid Proposal from Tom Watson Inc. in the amount of $755,501.00 and authorize City Manager to sign construction agreement for Sport Lighting at Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park Project No. 2020-400.
REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CALEXICO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY A REHABILITATION FAA AIP NO.: 3-06-0034-018-2020 DRART
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Motion made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Council Member Reisin and passed unanimously to reject all bids received for the Calexico International Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation FAA AIP No.: 3-06-0034-018-2020.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CESAR CHAVEZ BLVD. IMPROVEMENTS FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HPLUL-5168(017) Motion made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Council Member Hodge and passed unanimously to authorize City Manager to file Notice of Completion for Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Improvements Federal-Aid Project No. HPLUL-5168(017),
APPROVE THE CITY OF CALEXICO FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAM PROJECTS 2020- 2025 FOR ROAD PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY IMPERIAL COUNTY LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LTA) SALES TAX REVENUE BOND
Motion was made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Council Member Hodge and passed unanimously to approve the City of Calexico Five (5) Year Program Projects 2020-2025 for Road Projects to be funded by Imperial County Local Transportation Authority (LTA) Sales Tax Revenue Bond.
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2020
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO - OCTOBER 7-9, 2019.
Motioned made by Council Member Pacheco, seconded by Council Member Hodge and passed unanimously to designate Mayor Arreola-Fernandez as the Delegate Member and Mayor Pro Tem Reisin and Council Member Hodge as Alternate Voting Delegates.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Garcia requested an item to create a Covid-19 task force. He requested an item on permit fees, closing of parks/non-essential stores. He requested information on clean up of abandoned home at 933 Rockwood Street.
Mayor Arreola-Fernandez announced City Council will be going dark for the month of August and the next meeting of the City Council will be on September 2, 2020.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, Mayor
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 IST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021 AT 5:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, 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 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Romo led those present in prayer.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: Ureña, Romo
ABSENT: None
At 6:40 p.m. Council Member Ureña and Council Member Romo left the meeting.
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PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION BY LISA TYLENDA, PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR REGARDING THE "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES" UPDATE AND
THE PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES PERMITTING FEES CONTINUOUS UPDATE.
Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director provided a detailed presentation on Development Impact Fees Update. She stated the public is being informed how the department is formulating the fees being updated by the City, the proposed fees and the uses for the fees. She also addressed the Planning and Building Services permitting fees being updated and presented the proposed draft fees. Ms. Tylenda informed that the presentation would be made available on the City's website and on the City's social media pages.
BI-WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE PRESENTATION
Chief Favila provided an update on Covid-19 with the following statistics for the City of Calexico:
Total cases 8,965, Active Cases 169, Total Recovered 8,555 and 241 deaths. He stated there has been a slight decline in active cases in the City. He addressed the new variant Omicron which is in the San Francisco area. Omicron is fairly new and explained the signs and symptoms are like a mild cold, itchy throat, fatigue, cough and persons do not lose taste or smell.
He stated mask requirements are active and persons are still obligated to wear them.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Ben Horton stated that at one of the last commission meetings he suggested the need for an impact fee and permits report. He commented on City Manager Figueroa's explanation for the Christmas parade which would not be happening. He further offered to put together a lesson plan on proper protocol as a training for commissioners.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Figueroa extended an invitation to the community and general public to attend the 2021 Christmas Tree Lighting on December 7" at 5:00 p.m. He discussed action taken at the Planning Commission Meeting which approved tentative parcel map and a planned unit development for a subdivision that will bring in 113 single family homes to Calexico. He also addressed another Tentative map/zone change for another affordable housing project and highlighted the city is tackling all types of housing needs. City Manager Figueroa requested Chief Gerardo provide brief presentation regarding fire incidents in Calexico.
Police Chief Gerardo spoke about the arsons situation which has hit the city just west of Imperial Avenue. The Department has arrested four individuals through the reports by citizens. He stated explained the propositions passed years back regarding the arrests and handling of criminals arrested and how it is affecting the community.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Areola-Fernandez reported attending ICTC where they discussed the progress on Highway 98.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reported attending the Development Fee Update workshop and stated he looked forward to the way things are going and believes transparency is great and the presentation should be ongoing and the citizens should be receiving weekly reports so they can be more informed. He discusses tree lighting and is glad it will continue, He reported the Recreation Department held the Santa Express event and expressed his content with the idea.
Mayor Moreno reported attending Plaza Califia's 40t anniversary event in Mexicali and met with City Council Woman Victoria Guerrero and contemplated creating a Binational Health Coalition at a local level.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez 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 November 17, 2021; Warrants from November 6, 2021, to November 19, 2021 and City Salaries from November 6, 2021 to November 19, 2021; Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Ignite Bros, Inc., 5 Brothers Fuel Stop, 105 W. Cole Blvd., Calexico, CA 92231-9753. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF 2021-2023 CALWORKS PREP PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Mayor Moreno for the approval of 2021-2023 CalWORKs PREP program agreement with the County of Imperial and authorizing the City Manager to sign agreement. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
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AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS RELATED TO
CITY'S USE OF IMPERIAL COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM ("ICGIS")
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez to thorize City Manager to Enter into Agreements Related to City's Use of Imperial Coun eographic Information System (ICGIS"). Motion passed by the following vote to w AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) NEW CHASSIS AND BUCKET TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,067.78 FROM PB LOADER
CORPORATION UNDER SOURCE WELL (FORMERLY NJPA) COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- STREETS
DIVISION
Motion was made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to authorize the City Manager to Purchase One (1) New Chassis and Bucket Truck in the amount of $199,067.78 from PB Loader Corporation under Source well (Formerly NJPA) Cooperative Purchase Agreement for the Public Works Department- Streets Division. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT FOR FUNDING FOR
ALLEYWAY PAVING PROJECT
Motion was made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to authorize City Manager to enter into a Funding Agreement with Imperial County Air Pollution Control District for Funding for Alleyway Paving Project. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1009-01B
REGARDING THE CALEXICO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY Motion by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia for approval of Resolution amending Resolution No. 1009-01B regarding the Calexico Business Improvement District Advisory Board. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 SECTIONS 17.05.120 AND
17.05.130
Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director provided a brief presentation on the General Plan. She explained the General Plan is the blueprint for the City that guides future development by establishing goals and policies related to a multitude of aspects of community life.
Ms. Tylenda explained the proposed changes to the General Plan and stated they would incentivize economic development in the City of Calexico. Ms. Tylenda answered questions and addressed comments from Council Members regarding needs to carry out the changes and the need for competitiveness with other cities.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Ben Horton spoke in favor of the project and stated there is a need for training of the staff to carry out the new ideas being proposed.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.
City Attorney Campos read the title of the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Council Member Arreola Fernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve the Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of the Ordinance adopting amendments to Chapter 17 Sections 17.05.120 and 17.05.130. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE II - HOME OCCUPATIONS - SECTION 17.11.200 OF THE CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director provided a presentation on the ordinance and stated the proposed amendments are meant to alleviate the operational impacts that the current zoning ordinance for home occupations creates in terms of performance and development standards. She stated the proposed ordinance will apply to any commercial mixed uses and any residential uses in zones other than residential (legal non-conforming uses). She further stated the safeguards and the City would still have the ability to impose rules and regulations. Ms. Tylenda answered questions and provided options to the Council regarding sign parameters, competition with the established businesses and the process for approval of home occupancies.
City Manager Figueroa provided an option to consider the ordinance as presented with a commitment to return with specific changes as requested.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing 8:05 p.m.
No speakers in favor or opposition to the Ordinance.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing 8:05 p.m.
City Attorney Campos read the title of the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia with revision and improvements, seconded by Mayor Moreno to approve the Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting Amendment to Chapter 17, Article II - Home Occupations - Section 17.11.200 of the Calexico Municipal Code. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 17.20 TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE; CREATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE PERMITTING
PROCESS
Lisa Tylenda, Planning and Building Services Director stated the new ordinance being presented will alleviate impacts that the current zoning ordinance performance and development standards impose on mostly residential projects. The proposed ordinance will also apply to commercial and industrial development projects. The main vision in the formulation of the administrative variance DRART
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for residential developments. Ms. Tylenda provided a detail of the variance and its uses such as fence heights, setbacks, lot coverage, height in any district and carports.
Mayor Moreno opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
No speakers in favor or opposition to the Ordinance.
Mayor Moreno closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
City Attorney Campos read the title of the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Mayor Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve the Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding Section 17.20 to Chapter 17 of the Calexico Municipal Code; Creating an Administrative Variance Permitting Process. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia, Arreola-Fernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Romo
ABSTAIN: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia expresses the need to continue to foster the city of Calexico and to train and prepare the workforce and create future leaders for the city of Calexico and would like to see how we could use interns from SDSU, Imperial Valley College, and Calexico High School to create these opportunities for them and the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
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