AGENDA
ITEM
4 CITY COUNCIL
CALEXICO
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 21, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, 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 Meeting of December 7, 2022
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of December 7, 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 December 7, 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 4 Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority for Meeting December 7, 2022.
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022 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 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moreno called the closed session portion of the agenda to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gloria Romo
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña arrived at 5:37 p.m.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association, Fire Fighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association, Calexico Management Association, Calexico Supervisors Association, CPOA Dispatchers, Unrepresented Employees
City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:05 p.m.
City Council Minutes Page 2 December 7, 2022
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 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Javier Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gloria Romo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Moreno led those present in reciting the City's Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Romo led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assistant City Attorney Seth Merewitz reported direction was given, no reportable action taken.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, Seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
City Council Minutes Page 3 December 7, 2022
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF MAYORAL RECOGNITION TO MR. SERGIO OJEDA.
Mayor Moreno presented Mr. Sergio Ojeda with a Mayoral Recognition for the Arts. Mr. Ojeda provided an arts presentation regarding the education of art and science.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Coach Enrique Ruiz thanked the City Council and Carmen Estrada for support and encouragement of the Valley Centenials Football team and requested the City to provide a regular field close to a regulation field for practicing.
Carmen Estrada spoke in favor of the football team and in favor of having fields for both football and soccer teams. She reported on the Pre-Binational Soccer Tournament event and thanked the City for their support of the event. She advised the Binational Event is coming up at the end of February 2023.
Tony Garcia spoke in favor of the football team and congratulated and expressed his pride for the team and advised Calexico Parents Athletic League will assist the team. He thanked the City for the support.
Sylvia Bernal thanked Carmen Estrada for allowing her to be part of the Binational Soccer Tournament committee and thanked the City, City Manager and the School District for their support. She commended the teams for their commitment to the football team.
Rebecca Lemon asked about the donations of a shade to the Animal Control. She spoke about Calexico's standing in the State due to the City's financing. She commented on the use of Spanish at Council meetings and asked Council to follow the laws.
Alex Perrone addressed the Council regarding the closing of Rockwood Street and congratulated the council on the dynamics of the change in the downtown. He spoke in favor of the funding for the repairing of the lights in the downtown. He spoke about obtaining a business license in the City of El Centro in comparison to Calexico and stated their process is more streamlined and their fees are lower.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren and Council Member Romo provided a presentation regarding the Rockwood Avenue Asphalt Art Initiative Program. It was informed that young artists participated in the painting of the street art. All those who participated in this event were thanked for helping to paint. Council Member Romo provided a description and explanation of the meaning of the street art.
City Manager Colio Warren invited everyone to the City's Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm on December 8, 2022.
City Council Minutes Page 4 December 7, 2022
COMMISSIONER REPORTS - No reports.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña requested the barriers and signs at Rockwood Avenue Promenade be changed to more inviting signage. He spoke about the linguistic diversity of Calexico and his identity as a person.
Council Member Romo spoke about the upcoming 115t Anniversary of the City of Calexico and requested the City Manager's support to form a committee for the event.
Council Member Garcia congratulated all persons who ran for public office in Calexico, to Mayor Pro Tem Ureña on his re-election and Mr. Manzanarez for being elected and to all elected Valley wide. He attended the League of Cities Leadership Conference which dealt with advocacy, best practices stated he met local, state and national level legislators. He informed the agenda set reflected Calexico Issues and presented the 2023 Advocacy priorities as follows:
1. Protect and Expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness.
2. Increase the supply and affordability of housing while retaining local decision.
3. Improve public safety in California Communities.
4. Safeguard essential local revenues and support fiscal sustainability.
Mayor Moreno stated he was reappointed to the California Legal Cities Public Safety Commission.
He attended Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia's swearing in ceremony in Sacramento, California and expressed his gratitude for his support throughout many years. He reported he was invited to speak on behalf of the City of Calexico at the Binational Cross-Border Collaboration Award celebration on December 12, 2022, at San Diego State University.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: Warrants from October 22, 2022 to November 4, 2022 and City Salaries from October 22, 2022 to November 4, 2022; Warrants from November 5, 2022 to November 18, 2022 and City Salaries from November 5, 2022 to November 18, 2022. Motion passed by the following votge to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
City Council Minutes Page 5 December 7, 2022
ADOPTION OF THE REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE
POSITION
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adopt the Revised Salary Schedule for the Chief of Police Position. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVAL TO REPAIR AND REPLACE LIGHTING IN DOWNTOWN CALEXICO Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Romo for Approval to Repair and Replace Lighting in Downtown Calexico consisting staff recommendation to authorize Staff to go Out for Bid for the Downtown Lighting Project; Recommendation by the Business Improvement District to Utilize $35,000 from ARPA Funding and $15,000 from BID Fund No. 712 to Repair and Replace Lighting in the Downtown and Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Amount of $35,000 to Repair and Replace Lighting in the Downtown. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT CYCLE 1:
1. ADOPT THE GUIDELINES AND FORMS TO COMMERCE THE UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT CYCLE 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND/OR ANY DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT.
2. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 223 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FOR THE UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT CYCLE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,950.00.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Romo to table the item to the meeting of December 21, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
City Council Minutes Page 6 December 7, 2022
COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT CYCLE 8:
1. ADOPT THE GUIDELINES AND FORMS FOR THE COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT CYCLE 8 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND/OR ANY DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT.
2. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 223 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FOR COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT CYCLE 8 EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $6,000.00.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña to table the item to the meeting of December 21, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT $40,000.00 FROM THE IMPERIAL COUNTY
LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION CENTER (IVLECC) / HIGH-INTENSITY
DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) IN SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT AND ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FROM FUND 255 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,952.06 AS MATCHING FUNDS TO START A NARCOTIC DETECTION PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña, seconded by Council Member Romo to table the item to the meeting of December 21, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ureña invited everyone to the City's Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 8, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Romo requested City Manager Colio Warren Colio present a schedule for 2023 for all Parks and Water Retention sites for the future City Council meeting on December 21, 2022.
Council Member Garcia requested to begin the schedule of streets that need to be worked on.
City Council Minutes Page 7 December 7, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. on a motion by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ureña. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Arreola-Fernandez
ABSTAIN: None
Javier Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
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