AGENDA
ITEM
5 CITY COUNCIL
CALEXICO
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 19, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza Cold Ware, Gly Manager Sun Cale.
PREPARED BY: Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk a X
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexioo Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of September 21, 2022 and October 12, 2022
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of September 21, 2022 and October 12, 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 Meetings of September 21, 2022 and October 12, 2022 have been prepared for City Council review and approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None. AGENDA
Attachments): ITEM
1. Minutes for City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency 5 Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority for Meetings September 21, 2022 and October 12, 2022.
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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, 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 closed session portion of the agenda to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña arrived at 5:35 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No Public Comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
Council convened in 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: City Manager, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, CPOA Dispatchers, Supervisors Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 058-400-060 and 058-400-061
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Meuchadim of California, L.P
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 058-020-008
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney, and Public Works Manager Negotiating Parties: Mario Vela and Maritza Vela, Trustees under Declaration of Trust, dated June 30, 200
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
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4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 058-020-013
Negacy Ning rainies Can M. Loper Cly Aroney, pd public W, and Vate as joint tnants Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 058-030-099
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney, and Public Works Manager Negotiating Parties: Grace W. Lai, Trustee of the Grace W. Lai Family Trust dated October 23, Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Armando C. Real and Sandra A. Real, Trustees of the Rosas Family Trust Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
Council reconvened from closed session at 6:51 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the open session portion of the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gloria Romo (Via Zoom)
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Victor Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Garcia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Mayor Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Campos reported council met in closed session. Direction was given, no reportable action taken.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION IN CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF MEXICO'S 212
INDEPENDENCE DAY
City Clerk Garcia read the English version of the proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Ureña read the Spanish version of the proclamation in celebration of the Anniversary of Mexico's 212 Independence Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Jody Harrelson requested the Council give priority to the repairs at the Library and reopened as soon as possible. He spoke in favor of the many events held at Library and stated the Staff led by Mrs. Legaspi is wonderful.
Luis Olmedo, Executive Director of Comite Civico del Valle spoke in support of the City with regards to the situation with the roads to the border and the inconveniences due to the traffic and housing in Calexico.
Rebecca Lemon expressed her concerns about Mayor Pro Tem Ureña speaking in Spanish and the lack of equality to her because she does not speak Spanish. She requested to have people speak English at City Hall and also requested mental health services.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren Reported Meeting With Customs, CBP, GSA and County officials regarding the upcoming closure of five lines incoming to Calexico at the West Port of Entry beginning Monday advised there will be delays and they will last up to one year. She advised DRAFT
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there is a proposal to extend the schedule at the East Port of Entry and she is currently working on a plan to alleviate the delays for the persons crossing to Calexico. She also spoke on the issue of the lack of hot water at the community center and stated she is in contact with Imperial Valley EPA and is currently working with the County of Imperial to mitigate the issue and make repairs.
She reported the Public Works Department is conducting an assessment of the seven facilities with roof leaks in order to fix the issues and also working on re-opening the library. She informed that events at the library have been moved and rescheduled and portable restrooms are being obtained for the events. She reported the City is expecting to release the bid for the New River project sometime next week. City Manager Colio Warren responded to questions and concerns from the Council.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Johanna Espinoza, Parks, Recreation, Beautification, Sr. Services Commissioner reported on her attendance and the events taking place at the NRIP Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. She informed Calexico Needs Change will hold a clean-up on Saturday, in honor of National Lands Day. She requested assistance from the City with picking up trash bins and commented on future events she is working on to bring to Calexico.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña addressed comments by Ms. Rebecca Lemon. He addressed the issue of the traffic controller and expressed his concerns on the matter of funding. He requested a letter be sent to ICTC to request a partial subsidy to assist with the traffic from all the cities. He spoke on upcoming community events in October and stated the organizers have requested lowering business license permits for these types of events. He stated the staffing plan matter is coming in the next meetings and informed he was invited to a meeting with Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) on October 132022 in which the Board will address School Impact Fees.
Council Member Arreola-Fernandez informed that former City Engineer Nick Servin has passed and offered condolences to the Servin Family. Council observed a minute of silence in honor of Mr. Servin.
Council Member Garcia attended the $80 million check presentation to San Diego State University and gave kudos to Assembly member Eduardo Garcia and Senator Ben Hueso who spearheaded obtaining the funding. He asked Chief to announce the "Raspado with a Cop" event. Chief Serrano informed that on September 29, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. there will be a "Raspado with a Cop" event at the Camarena Memorial Library.
Mayor Moreno reported on the Womanhaven Mariposa Gala Event on October 28, 2022 in support of Domestic Violence Month, the "Ni Una Mas" movie which will be showing on October 1s' at Rodney Auditorium and advised that part of the proceeds will be going to the senior programs.
Mayor attended monthly briefing with CBP with regards to the plans on the closure of port lanes.
Mayor Moreno inquired on a Christmas Parade in Calexico.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of August 17, 2022, December 2, 2020; Warrants from August 27, 2022 to September 9, 2022 and City Salaries from August 27, 2022 to September 9, 2022; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Imperial Valley Resources Management Agency Amended and Restated Joint Powers Formation Agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CALEXICO AND SBA TOWERS X, LLC FOR THE CALEXICO WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 352 EAST FIRST STREET, CALEXICO, CA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia and passed unanimously to approve the Easement and Assignment Transaction between the City of Calexico and SBA Towers X, LLC for the Calexico Water Tower Located at 352 East First Street, Calexico,
APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
A) MAYOR MORENO: CALEXICO POLICE COMMISSION, PARKS, RECREATION,
BEAUTIFICATION AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION, BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND CALEXICO PERSONNEL COMMISSION.
No appointment made.
B) MAYOR PRO TEM RAUL URENA: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
No appointment made.
C) COUNCIL MEMBER ROMO: CALEXICO PERSONNEL COMMISSION.
No appointment made.
D) COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Council Member Garcia appointed Mr. Enrique Ramirez.
E) COUNCIL MEMBER ARREOLA-FERNANDEZ:
Council Member Arreola-Fernandez appointed Joe Montes to the Calexico Planning Commission and Ms. Margarita Montes to the Calexico Personnel Commission.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña requested an item on the Imperial Valley Food Bank and Item on lowering fees for special events.
Council Member Romo requested a presentation and projection from the Police Department on traffic control.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Council Member Arreola-Fernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Javier Moreno, 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 SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 12' DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022 AT 6:00 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, 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 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez (Via Zoom)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Romo proposed adding an additional donation of $200 to agenda Item No. 1 from her discretionary funds.
City Attorney Hargreaves advised that new items can not be added to special meeting agenda.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed by a unanimous roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES - no public comments.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY-
IMPERIAL VALLEY (SDSU-IV) CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Romo for the approval of sponsorship request from San Diego State University-Imperial Valley (SDSU-IV) Cross- Cultural Center in Support of Hispanic Heritage Month Event. Motion passed by a unanimous roll-call vote.
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LETTER TO THE CALEXICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OBJECTING THE ADOPTION OF THE SCHOOL FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS STUDY OF 2022
INCREASING USER FEES
Motion was made by Council Member Romo for approval of letter to the Calexico Unified School District Objecting the adoption of the School Facility Needs Analysis Study of 2022 increasing user fees. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña and passed by a unanimous roll-call vote.
LETTER TO IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (ICTC)
REQUESTING TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FUNDING
Council Member Arreola-Fernandez left the zoom meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña for approval of letter to Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICT) Requesting Traffic Controllers Funding with the addition to the letter of the transcript of Chief Serrano's original report. Motion was seconded by Council Member Romo and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ADJOURNMENT
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
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