AGENDA
ITEM
13 AGENDA STAFF REPORT
CALEXICO
DATE: March 15, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza colo Weren, cly Manager Cung One REVIEWED BY: Sandra L. Fonseca, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Construct a Temporary Local Assessment Center at Border Friendship Park (Genaro
"Teco" Monroy).
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Recommendation:
Authorize City Manager to Construct a Temporary Local Assessment Center at Border Friendship Park (Genaro "Teco" Monroy).
Background:
On December 29,2022, the City Council of the City of Calexico adopted Resolution No. 2022-79, proclaiming the existence of local emergency due to the release of substantial numbers of immigrants seeking asylum into the City through the Calexico West Port-of- Entry by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
On January 18, 2023, the City Council of the City of Calexico adopted Resolution No. 2023-02, which allocated $200,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a Local Assessment Center. The City in conjunction with a nonprofit organization would assist those seeking asylum with temporary housing, meals and/or arranging transportation to their final destination.
Discussion & Analysis:
Originally, the vacant property in front of the Water Tower was considered as the ideal place to construct the Local Assessment Center due to its proximity to the Calexico Pedestrian West Port-of-Entry but the City is AGENDA currently working with SBA Towers X, LLC on the removal and replacement ITEM of the existing tower. Therefore, City staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to construct a temporary Local 13 Assessment Center at Border Friendship Park (Genaro "Teco" Monroy). The project will consist of the installation of two (2) travel trailers, installation of utilities (water, sewer, electrical, etc.), canopy and fencing for security.
Fiscal Impact:
Capital Improvement Program Budgeted Item for FY 2022-2023 ARPA Fund No. 255-91-908-56000-002 (Approved on 01/18/23) $200,000.00 Coordinated With:
City Manager's Office.
Fire Department.
Police Department.
Human Resources Department.
Public Works Department.
Attachment(s):
Draft Site Plan.
2. Resolution No. 2022-79.
Resolution No. 2023-02.
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ATTACHMENT #1
ATTACHMENT #2
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO,
CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8630 and Chapter 2.36 of the Calexico Municipal Code empower the City Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of Calexico is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, the City Fire Chief, who is the Director of Emergency Services, declared an emergency on December 29, 2022 pursuant to the Calexico Municipal Code and is authorized to make certain orders and take certain actions; WHEREAS, the City Council has been requested by the Director of Emergency Services of the City to ratify his declaration and proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Calexico caused by a sudden and substantial influx of immigrants seeking asylum in the United States through the Calexico West Port of Entry, commencing on the 2gth day of December 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does find that the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Calexico that it hereby proclaims that a local emergency now exists throughout the City and have existed since December 23, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Calexico.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the Emergency Organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resolutions of this City and by the City of Calexico Emergency Plan.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Calexico at a special meeting this 29th day of December, 2022.
Resolution No. 2022-79
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JAVIER MOREND, MAYOR
GABRIELA T, GARCIA, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARLOS CAME 68, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL SS.
CITY OF CALEXICO
I, Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Calexico, do hereby certify that the above foregoing Resolution No. 2022-79 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Calexico on this 29th day of December, 2022 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
GABRIELA T. GARCIA, CITY CLERK
2 Resolution No. 2022-79
JAVIER MORENO. MAYOR
ATTEST:
GABRIGA T. GARCIA, CITY CLERK
FORM:
APPROVEPTO
CARLOS CAMPOS, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL SS.
CITY OF CALEXICO
1, Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Calexico, do hereby certify that the above foregoing Resolution No. 2022-79 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Calexico on this 29'h day of December, 2022 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Sicia
GABRIED A T/. GARCIA, CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENT #3
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO APPROVING A 2022-23 MIDYEAR
BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council reaffirmed and updated the 2022-23 Annual Budget on August 10, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received a 1" Quarter budget update and amended the 2022- 23 hudget on November 17. 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared a 2nd Quarter 2022-23 budget update to brief City Council on the City's current budget status, including 2022-23 revenue trends and year-to- WHEREAS, the City Manager has proposed a 2nd Quarter budget adjustment as listed in Exhibit 1 to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution does not constitute a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines § 15378, because this Resolution is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per $ 15378 (b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND
ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The 2022-23 budget is amended as listed in Exhibit 1 to this Resolution.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to allocate (1) the budgeted vacancy savings target between General Fund departments as needed to match the savings realized by various departments.
Section 4. This Resolution is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines § 15378, because this Resolution is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per § 15378 (b)(5) of the Guidelines.
Resolution No. 2023-02
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Calexico this 18th day of January, 2023.
Javie Nor. Apor
ATTEST:
T. Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Resolution No. 2023-02
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) SS.
CITY OF CALEXICO
1, Gabriela T. Garcia, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Calexico do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-02 was passed and adopted by the City Council on the 18th day of January 2023 by the following vote to-wit:
AYES: Moreno, Ureña, Garcia, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Gabriety. Cardia, City Clerk
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