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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 18™ 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 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria G. Romo
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
VIA ZOOM:
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
ABSENT:
Council Member: Javier Moreno
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned 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, Calexico Municipal Employee Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria G. Romo
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
ABSENT:
Council Member: Javier Moreno
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Manzanarez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Ureña led those present in the mission statement.
INVOCATION
Father Hilario 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 Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve the agenda Motion passed with the following vote to wit.
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation Honoring Interim Police Chief Victor Legaspi for 34 Years of Service to the City of Calexico.
Proclamation read and presented to Interim Chief Victor Legaspi.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND APPEARANCES
The following persons provided comments to council: Amalia Gonzalez, David Garcias, Jesse Garcia, Teri Nava, Mario & Mrs. Acevedo, Hector Buelna Melendrez, Jose Luis Contreras, Liliana Hernandez, Jesus Solano, Jose Luis Jimenez, Christina Wong Ramirez, Tony Roldan, Guadalupe Salcedo, Victoria Montes, John Rawlings, Sylvia Bernal, Tony Pimentel, Jazmine Guilin.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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City Manager Colio-Warren reported on the following: status report on the installation of utility services at Fire Station No. 2; bidding process for the rehabilitation of Fire Station No. 2 has been completed; ribbon cutting ceremony for Fire Station No.1 is scheduled for October 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.; status report on the Rockwood Promenade.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District (BID), stated the commission met on October 12, 2023, and elected the officers; stated that businesses on Rockwood Avenue have 50% reduction in sales; requested to expand the boundaries of the BID map and look at the BID Strategic Plan; look at property owners and businesses of abandoned buildings and arson fires; history of deletion of BID fees.
Patricia Urena, Community Services Commission, provided update on their last meeting in August; stated that they are working with the BID regarding the beautification of downtown; stated she will bring to Council a request for the meetings to be held bi-monthly instead of quarterly; looking into MOU's for the use of their facilities; proposed to have a Park Master Plan; they are looking into having a Volunteer Form for people wanting to provide volunteer services; recommendation for a full inspection of all City playgrounds in order to get a status of all the conditions and amenities; recommended to revisit Heber Park; status report on the Utility Box Program.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Manzanarez congratulated the Calexico Police Department for the recent seizure of Fentanyl; congratulated the Public Works Department and Recreation Department for the great work done; requested to have tax measures to increase revenue to the City; reported on the Gaza-Israel conflict and asked to support the Ceasefire.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo requested to coordinate and have events related to public health.
Council Member Garcia expressed his gratitude to Interim Chief Legaspi for his years of service; reported he attended a celebration for Mana Las Primeras, where they honored three Imperial Valley women for their work in the community; extended an invitation to the community on behalf of the Imperial County Workforce Board to receive feedback regarding Lithium Valley.
Mayor Ureña stated that the next quarterly financial report will be on November 1, 2023; requested that City Manager that the State of the City is scheduled for December.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Carlos Campos clarified Item No. 9 of Consent Agenda, should read as follows: Introduction of First Reading by Title only of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calexico Adopting the Military Use Policy consistent with Requirements of AB 481. A request from Council Member Garcia to pull Item No. 8 from Consent was denied by Mayor Urena.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve the consent agenda Submittal of Application(s) for All CalRecycle Grants and Payment Programs for which the City of Calexico is Eligible in the Amount of $83,081.00; Authorize City Manager to Purchase and Install Two Johnston Short Coupled Vertical Turbine with Motor Pumps (Water Distribution Pumps) for the Water Treatment Plant in the Amount of $240,906.12 from Brax Company, Inc.; Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement of Professional Services with Lee & Ro, Inc. in the Amount of $98,992.00 for Engineering Services for Sewer Lift Station NO. 9 and 11, Sewer Collection and Water Distribution System Improvement Project for a Total Contract Amount of $520,209.00; Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Amount of $12,800.00 for the Replacement of Air Conditioning Unit at Senior Hall; Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to Reallocation $50,000.00 from Park Improvements at Border Friendship Park (Genaro "Teco" Monroy) to Facility Improvement for Temporary Police Department Docusign Envelope ID: 1BE28416-5F0F-4F3E-8386-972B606298F9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 OCTOBER 18, 2023
Substation; Ordinance Adopting Calexico Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 10 DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION REGARDING THE CITY OF CALEXICO CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS 2023:
A. SET EVENT DATES:
I. TREE LIGHTING AT CITY HALL: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 II. CHRISTMAS PARADE AT DOWNTOWN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 B. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,000.00 FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS 2023
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Mayor Ureña to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 11 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CONDE (PCC) SECTION 22035 FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTED DUE TO THE NEED OF REPAIR ONE (1) SINKHOLE IN THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET AND
HEBER AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO PCC SECTION 22050 IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,600.07 TO FIX THE SINKHOLE.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 12 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17.03.140 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW CARPORTS WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED FRONT YARD SETBACK OF RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Motion passed wilby le oliving be to zanarez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve trem No. 12.
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
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ITEM NO. 13 OVERVIEW OF THE REQUESTED VACATION OF A PORTION OF WEST 6"# STREET.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 13. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
YES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez.
NOES: Garcia
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 14 APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR RAUL UREÑA TO THE POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION.
The following person provided comments to council: Jazmine Guilin Mayor Ureña appointed Gabriel Rodriguez to the Police Advisory Commission.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Manzanarez requested to revisit the possible opening of Crummett Park; requested to follow up on adoption of new zoning ordinances regarding signage to help promote business.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo requested an update report on both Fire Stations.
Council Member Garcia requested to bring back item regarding the reopening Rockwood Avenue.
Mayor Urena requested the temporary fee reduction thru November and December; University area zone change and the Resolution to re-establish Mayoral rotation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. - Signed by:
Raul Urena
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aul Ureña, Mayo
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk