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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXCO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON 20'" DAY OF DECEMBER 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 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Raul Ureña called the closed section of the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Alejandra P. Rivera Valenzuela v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU002579
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City of Calexico v. The Housing Authority of The City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003183
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 352 East First Street, Calexico CA
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers X, LLC
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
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 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the regular meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez- arrived at 8:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEAGENCE
Javier Lopez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Moreno led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Pro Tem Mayor Romo led those present in payer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Campos stated a request that was made to the city council for consideration of adding an emergency item to the agenda, which is adopting a resolution designating the City Manager as the authorized agent for and on behalf of the City of Calexico on any applications to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the agenda and include emergency Item No. 12A. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin, Peggy Matus, Rafael Ruiz, Patricia Urena, Arturo Jaime, Isabel Ureña, Leticia Cota, Victor Legaspi, Alma Romero, Belen Donato, Luis Castro, Angela Moreno and Jesus Solano.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren had no report.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, stated the commission met on November 8", and is requesting the commission meet more than four times a year.
Roxana Pacheco, Community Services Commission, reported on the Utility Box Project, and informed that the commission had made a final selection of nine artists.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Moreno congratulated City Staff for the organization of the Calexico Christmas Parade.
Council Member Garcia also commended city staff, volunteers, school district and participants that were involved in the parade and the event that followed; also asked for a moment of silence for Ricardo Servin.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo expressed her condolences to the Ricardo Servin family; congratulated everybody involved in the Christmas Parade; attended the Lithium Valley Electric Vehicle Equity ceremony and wished all residents a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 2024.
Mayor Ureña congratulated everyone on the Christmas Parade; stated the City had more than $500,000.00 in revenue in the last quarter of this administration.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: 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(036) - Sidewalk Improvements on Grant Street, Calexico Street and Van de Graff; Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Donation from the Calexico Firefighter Association of a Dry 2225228
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 9 DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL SELECTION OF ARTWORK AND ARTWORK LOCATION FOR THE UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT CYCLE II.
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Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 9. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,050,787.00 FOR THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. - CALEXICO REACH.
Public Works Department Director Sillas provided status report of the project.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF MASTER CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL ROTATION POLICY.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano and Ramon Salcedo and Fernanda Vega.
Motion to was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 12.
Motion passes unanimously.
EMERGENCY ITEM NO. 12A ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED AGENT TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO ANY
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM ANY EXISTING OR FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 12A. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Ureña and Council Member Manzanarez recused themselves and leave the council chambers at 8:15 p.m.
ITEM NO. 13 DISCUSS SETTING THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR THE RECALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS UREÑA AND MANZANAREZ.
A. DISCUSS AND SELECT AN APPROPRIATE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR THE RECAL AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-_
B. IF THE COUNCIL SCHEDULES THE RECALL ELECTION, ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
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City Attorney Campos indicated the available dates for the special recall election and stated that if council does not make a decision tonight, it will be made by the Imperial County Registrar of Voters, with a potential date of April 16", 2024.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Leticia Cota, Linsey Dale, Maritza Hurtado, Belen Donato, Jesus Solano, Alma Romero.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the date for the special recall election on April 16'h, 2024. Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 14 RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 2023.
Council received and filed the Community Services Commission Minutes.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Moreno requested the following items: update or presentation on the Electric Charging Station.
Council Member Garcia requested the following items: prioritize the town hall meeting for Fire Station No.2.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia, and passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Urena, Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. -Signed by:
Raul Unna
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Raul Urena, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk