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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 4TI DAY OF OCTOBER 2023 AT 5:30 P.M. 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 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Romo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña - arrived at 6:43 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Teri Nava.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to 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: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney, Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Calexico Municipal Employee Association
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(E)(1) One (1) Potential Case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)
Title: Chief of Police
The City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:30 p.m.
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CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Colio-Warren led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Council Member Manzanarez led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Council Member Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
6. • Proclamation - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October.
Proclamation was presented to Gina Vargas from Woman Haven.
7. Proclamation - Disability and Employment Awareness Month of October.
Proclamation was presented Leticia Zuno from Access to Independence.
8. Recognition of Former Chief of Police Humberto Hernandez.
Recognition was presented by Acting Chief Legaspi.
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9. Recognition of Former Police Officer Ronald Cuen.
Recognition was presented by Acting Chief Legaspi.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Hussan Yussef, Jordana Selwick, Joong Kim, Yolanda Cunningham, Jesse Garcia, Blanca Morales, Javier Gonzalez, and David Vargas.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren reported delays regarding the installation of travel trailers, which are to be used as temporary location for Fire Station No. 2.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District, stated their next meeting will be on October I1th and they will be revisiting the plan for downtown Calexico, which will be a priority.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Moreno expressed the importance of the Commissions presenting their recommendations to Council Members; requested Rockwood Avenue to be opened; suggested a Grand Opening for the New Fire Station; expressed the need to open Cordova Park and is concerned about Vincent Memorial High School using Rodriguez Park parking Council Member Garcia expressed the need to build bridges with the community and people attending the Council Meetings should be respectful during the meetings.
Mayor Ureña stated that today is "California Clean Air Day" and expressed the importance of taking necessary steps to have clean air in the City of Calexico; reported he attended the Clean Mobility Forum in Los Angeles, CA.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ureña received comments via email from Michelle Tollet, and Zacary Neider, regarding Item No. 17 from consent agenda.
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Joong Kim Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from July 28, 2023 to August 10, 2023 and City Salaries from July 28, 2023 to August 10, 2023; Warrants from August 11, 2023 to August 24, 2023 and City Salaries from August 11, 2023 to August 24, 2023; Warrants from August 25, 2023 to September 7, 2023 and City salaries from August 25, 2023 to September 7, 2023; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager or Her Designee to Endorse the Master Agreement, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements and Any Amendments Entitled "Administering Agency - Federal and/or State Funded Project" for Project No. CML-5168(032) Weakly Street from 0.1 Miles East of Portico Boulevard to Scaroni Road; Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement in the Amount of $50,000.00 to the Agreement of Professional Services with the Holt Group, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services. Total Contract will be $74,999.99; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City manager to execute the California Library Literacy Services Grant Award for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $44,279.00 and Authorize the City Manager and Fiscal Agent to sign the Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and Any Amendments Thereto, and Any Related Docusign Envelope ID: 1BE28416-5F0F-4F3E-8386-972B606298F9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4 OCTOBER 4, 2023
Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the 2024 Lunch at the Library Grant program in the Amount of 27,167.00 and Authorize the City manager and Fiscal Agent to sign the Certification, Award agreement and Certificate of Compliance and Any Amendments Thereto, and Any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Ratifying/Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant of temporary Construction Easement and Certificate of Assessment for a Portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 058-822-003 for the New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach; Authorize City Manager to Purchase Ambulance Mobile Radios and Fire Hose with Associated Parts and Equipment for $28,126.11 for the Calexico Fire Department. The Purchases will be made from Airwaves Communications as the Sole Imperial Valley vendor and LN Curtis under Sourcewell Contract-Cooperative Purchase Agreement; Adopt a Resolution of the City of Calexico Accepting the State of California Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds for FY 2021/2022 and FY 20222/2023 $213,719.03 in Additional Funding; Amend Resolution No. 2023-43 by Changing the Vehicle Information from the Off-Road 4x4 Chevy Tahoe to the Ford F-150 Police Responder; Authorize City Manager to Purchase One (1) 2023 F-150 Police Responder in the Amount of $56,852.35 for the Calexico Police Department from National Auto Fleet Group under Sourcewell Contract 095121- NAF Cooperative Purchase Agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 22. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FOR CAMARENA HEROES PARK:
A. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE ADVANCE LIGHTING SERVICES, INC.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,366.81
B. APPOVE ADVANCE LIGHTING SERVICES, INC. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO REPAIR PARK LIGHTS AT CAMARENA HEROES PARK.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve Item No. 22. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 23. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,500.00 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NOT-TO-EXCEED $610,363.62 (1.5%) OF MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. (BASE BID) AS PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 23. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 24. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNT FOR CDBG GRANT #20-CBDG-CV2-3-00169 IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,736.00 FOR REHABILITATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 2.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 24. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 25 COMMERCIAL CONDITIONAL USE OF PERMIT WAIVER REQUEST FOR THREE VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS AT 105 WEST COLE BLVD. (APN 059-342-034).
Presentation by Francisco Barba Associate Planner from the Holt Group, Inc.
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Hussan Yussef, Veronica Platero, Armando Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Urena to deny fee waiver with direction to start developing zoning tax amendments on housing and commercial highway lot specifics. Motion passed unanimously.
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Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 26 OVERVIEW OF THE REQUESTED VACATION OF A PORTION OF WEST 6"" STREET.
Presentation by Francisco Barba Associate Planner from the Holt Group, Inc.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Armando Real.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzanarez, seconded by Mayor Ureña to adopt to vacate land.
After a brief discussion, Council Member Manzanarez rescinded his motion.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Ureña to table Item No. 26 with direction from Council Member Manzanarez to bring it back for next council meeting of October 18, 2023. Motion passed
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 27 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) - EMERGENCYPARK INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITUE REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2024.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to table Item No. 27. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Raul Ureña stated this item would be skipped.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
- Signed by:
Raul Urena
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Raul Urena, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk