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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15T# DAY OF NOVEMBER 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 Urena called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Urena
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
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
gency Representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorne ive, Eyes Code are Cry Man cal Colo Campo, cly Atomy
Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(I) One (1) Potential Case
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
4. COFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(I)
In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation Case No. 2:18-mm2873-RMG
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
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OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ureña led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Council Member Garcia 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 for "Farmworkers Appreciation Week"- November 23, 2023 through December 2, 2023.
Proclamation was presented to Diana Garcia from the Farmworkers Breakfast Committee.
Presentation by Miguel Hernandez on the Salton Sea Management Program.
Miguel Hernandez provided brief presentation regarding the Salton Sea Management Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Jesse Garcia, Victor Legaspi, Carmen Estrada, Alexis Rangel, Rebeca Lemon, and Jordana Selwick.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio-Warren reported on the following: welcomed the following employees: new City Engineer, Guillermo Sillas, new Planning and Building Director, Francisco Barba, new City Clerk, Veronica L. Alvarado, new Interim Police Chief, Armando Orozco, and new Acting Fire Chief, Eduardo Ainza; stated the recruitment of the Finance Director is still in process; stated the city property located on 1" Street, which is abandoned and condemned, is in the process of the Surplus Land Act and has already received proposals; status update on the Alley Improvement Project Phase I and plans for Phase II is scheduled for completion in December; reported the City of Calexico made a donation for the Veterans Day event.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Antonio Garcia, Community Services Commission, expressed the need for the commission to meet more often, suggesting every month; also suggested finishing at least one park so the public can see results.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Manzanarez acknowledged that the city is short staffed and has been working with skeleton crews for years; mentioned the city is in an upward trend but needs more measures to jump start the economic development of the city.
Council Member Moreno has requested a clear plan to reopen Rockwood Avenue and requested City Manager Colio Warren present a report at the next council meeting.
Council Member Garcia requested City Manager Colio Warren find additional insurance for volunteers who are willing to help with the downtown cleanup, need to facilitate this process and would like to see this in the next agenda; congratulated the Calexico Unified School District for the grand opening of the high school building; apologized to the Veterans for not attending the Veteran's Day event due to a prior out of town commitment and thanked them for Mayor Pro Tem Romo thanked management and staff for their work and welcomed the new employees.
Mayor Urena attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Calexico East Port of Entry widening project that comes vith the pedestrian enhancements and added two more commercial lanes; it was announced this week that the Sentr has a new pilot program for the next two months. Starting on November 13"' they will be open 24 hours at the Calexico West Port of Entry; requested City Manager secure the rental for the State of the City so a date can be set, and invitations can be sent out.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from September 9, 2023 to September 22, 2023 and City Salaries from September 9, 2023 to September 22, 2023; Warrants from September 23, 2023 to October 6, 2023 and City Salaries from September 23, 2023 to October 6, 2023; Warrants from October 7, 2023 to October 20, 2023 and City salaries from October 7, 2023 to October 20, 2023; Approval of the Employment Agreement Between the City of Calexico and Veronica Alvarado as the City Clerk for a Three-Year-Year Term Beginning October 23, 2023; Authorize City Manager to Sign Two Agreements with Vertical Bridge Development, LLC; (1) Option and Lease Agreement for the Installation of Combined Athletic Field Light/Cell Tower at Southwest Corner of Rancho Elegante Park/Carmen Estrada Soccer Field (Andrade and Camino del Rio), Calexico, California and (2) Mutual Agreement to Terminate Federal Court Litigation. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
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ITEM NO. 12 APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ONE GENERAL COMMISSIONER TO THE CALEXICO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
The following three candidates were presented to the City Council to be designated as Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority: Juan Ortiz, Richard Romero and Juan Villarreal.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to appoint Juan Villarreal.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13 DISCUSSION/DIRECTION IMPERIAL COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) APPOINTEE TO VOTE IN SUPPORT OF AB-918.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO OPPOSING
IMPERIAL COUNTY LAFCO'S APPROVAL OF THE EXPANSION OF PIONEER'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO EMCOMPASS THE ENTIRE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL.
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Guillermo Hernandez, Jaysel Mendoza, Tomas Oliva, Cedric Cesena, and Silvia Bernal.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 13.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A "V" SHAPED SIGN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF COLE BLVD. AND ML KING AVE.
Planning and Building Director Francisco Barba provided a brief explanation.
Motion was made by Mayor Urena, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve the temporary use permit for one year. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Raul Urena requested to include an item for Rockwood Ave. for the next agenda.
City Manager Colio-Warren requested a Special meeting for November 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. -Signed by:
Raul Urena
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Raul Urena, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk