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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 19T" DAY OF JULY 2023 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 HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the closed session portion of the regular meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
City Attorney provided clarification as to why Council Member Manzanarez was joining virtually, stating a new law AB 2249 allows Council Members to participate in the sessions remotely when there is just cause.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments for closed session.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council adjourn to closed session at 5:32 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 Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SETU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association, Calexico Municipal Employee Association
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)
Title: Chief of Police
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) One (1) potential case
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:40 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
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SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the regular meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Garcia led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Romo led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session, no reportable action.
City Attorney provided clarification as to why Council Member Manzanarez was joining virtually, stating a new law AB 2249 allows Council Members to participate in the sessions remotely when there is just cause.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Pro Tem Mayor Romo to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation Honoring Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk on Retirement after 33 Years of Service to the City Calexico.
6. Moment of Silence for the passing of Mr. Alejandro Armenta, Former City Manager of the City of Calexico between 1992-1996.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jessie Garcia, Joseph Guilin and Maritza Hurtado.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio-Warren gave her time to Public Works Manager who provided a brief update on the timeline and status of the Rockwood Avenue temporary closure project.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Garcia congratulated city staff for fixing potholes on Highway 98 near Rockwood Avenue; congratulated city staff for working and improving the city parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo expressed concerns regarding people affected by the heat; requested that City Manager find necessary funding for a cooling center and a status update report at the next meeting.
Council Member Moreno reported on a collaboration with Mexicali authorities regarding health-related issues along the border; reported that both he and Mayor Ureña attended the 36" District Assembly Member Garcia's presentation for Remington Project.
Council Member Manzanarez reserved his comments for the next session.
Mayor Ureña commented on past budgets from previous administrations and mentioned an increase in this year's budget for Police Department and Public Works.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to pull Item No. 9 from the consent agenda for discussion. Motion did not pass with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno
NOES: Urena, Romo, Manzanarez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following persons provided public comments to Council: Damon Sorensen, Sally Nguyen, Catalina Alcatraz- Santillan, Blanca Morales, Guillermo Hernandez, and Jaysel Mendoza.
Council Member Manzanarez asked for clarification on Item No. 8 on the consent agenda. Mayor Ureña stated it is a minor correction on the staff report, which states ARPA funding number 91-927 item number 12, and it should be item number 11. Mayor Ureña asked if a motion was needed to make the correction. City Attorney Campos stated that we could enter the correction into the record.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Ratification on Bylaws for the 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee (Measure H)-Change in Meeting Day and Meeting Time; Authorize City Manager to Purchase One (1) 2023 F-150 Super Cab for $50,050.00 for the Calexico Police Department - Animal Control Department from National Auto Fleet Group Under Sourcewell Contract 091521-NAF Cooperative Purchase Agreement; Ratification of Letter of Support for AB 918-Imperial Valley Healthcare District Introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Application in the Amount of up to $50,000, Grant Agreement and/or any Other Documentation Pertaining to the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application Q3 2023-for Computer and Laptop Purchases for Camarena Memorial Library. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 11 ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR REALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Pro Tem Mayor Romo to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Moreno
NOES: Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 12. URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR 120 DAYS.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. -Signed by:
Raul Urena
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Raul Ureña, Mayor
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