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CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCYICALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City of Calexico
Fernando "Nene" Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5:30 PM
Council Members City Manager
Gloria G. Romo, Mayor/Chairperson Esperanza Colio Warren Gilberto Manzanarez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson
Camilo Garcia, Council Member
Javier Moreno, Council Member City Attorney
Raul Ureña, Council Member Carlos Campos
City Clerk
Veronica L. Alvarado Next City Ordinance Number: 1236
Next City Resolution Number: 2024-04
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be NOT be available via live stream. Please see attached email from Spectrum Advertising.
Members of the public will be able to make public comments in the following ways:
a) In-person comments.
b) Submit public comments via email by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 to [email protected] or via fax to (760) 768-2103.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
A "Closed" Session of the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City Hall Conference Room located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California.
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/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (As requested by Councilmembers Moreno and Garcia)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
City of Calexico v. The Housing Authority of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003183
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Calexico Unified School District v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU001685
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One (1) potential case
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
6. Proclamation - Lunar New Year 2024
Presentation by Public Works & City Manager - Renovation of Calexico Fire Station No. 2.
8. Presentation by Library Manager - Library Department Programs
9. Presentation by Public Works - Park Status Update.
10. Presentation by Public Works - Streets, Alleys & Sidewalk update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
NOTE: (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. If the item you wish to comment on is on the public portion of the agenda, we will take your comment when we get to the item on the agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency or Calexico Financing Authority and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council.
11. Warrants from December 2, 2023 to December 15, 2023 and City Salaries from December 2, 2023 to December 15, 2023. (Interim Finance Director)
12. Warrants from December 16, 2023 to December 29, 2023 and City Salaries from December 16, 2023 to December 29, 2023. (Interim Finance Director)
13. Warrants from December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024 and City Salaries from December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024. (Interim Finance Director)
14. Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for La Birrieria Red Tacos #1, 900 West Birch Street, Ste. 5, 6, 7, 8, Calexico, CA 92231 (City Clerk)
15. Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Hampton Inn Calexico, 2501 Scaroni Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231. (City Clerk)
16. Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Cachanillas Tacos & Cheves, 1101 Paulin Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231. (City Clerk)
17. Adoption of Resolution 2024- Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Management Association (CMA) for the Term Beginning July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023. (HR Manager)
18. Introduction and Second Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting a Zone Text Amendment Amending Sections 17.01.900 and 17.11.200 and Adding Chapter 17.21 to Title 17 of the Calexico Code of Ordinances Related to Cottage Food Operations. (Development Services Director)
19. Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Right-of-Way Contract, Certificate of Occupancy, Easement Deed and Certificate of Acceptance to the State of California Department of Transportation for the Continuation of Construction of State Route 98 Improvements. (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
20. Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Order to Parkson Corporation in the Amount of $128,164.75 for the Reconditioning of the Bar Screen located at Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
21. Authorize City Manager to Issue Purchase Order to D & H Water Systems in the Amount of $49,206.54 for Annual Chlorine System Maintenance at Water Treatment Plant and Eastside Water Reservoir. (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
22. Adopt Resolution No. 24- _ Approving and Authorizing the Recording of a Right of Way Deed Dedicating a Right of Way from the Remington Development Project Along McKinley Street to the City of Calexico for Public Use and Finding the Action Exempt CEQA. (Development Services Director)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
23. Presentation of 2023-24 Second Quarter Budget Status Report and Approve Resolution No. 2024- to Amend the 2023-24 Budget. (Interim Finance Director)
24. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-_ Approving a Reallocation Request of $25,000.00 from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGB) FY 2023/2024. (Interim Police Chief)
25. Approval of Bid Documents for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park - Phase I and Authorize Public Works Department to Send the Project Out to Bid. (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
26. Discussion/Action on the Proposed Asylum Seekers and Migrant Assistance Plan to be funded by a $2,000,000.00 Grant from the California Department of Social Services - Office of Equity (City Manager, Acting Fire Chief Ainza, Interim Chief Orozco)
27. Authorize City Manager to Request a Title Report and Appraisal in the Approximate Amount of $10,000.00 for Two City Owned Properties Located at the Southwest Corner of Third Street and Heber Avenue (APN#058-484-002 and 058-484-003) (Development Services Director)
CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
28. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-_ Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 24-25 A and B of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Calexico for the period of July 2024 through June 2025. (Finance Manager)
INFORMATION ITEMS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
It is the intention of the City of Calexico to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 768-2102. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at the office of the office of the City Clerk, 608 Heber Avenue from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 .m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 768-2102. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meetina described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Calexico at, or prior to, the public meeting.
This notice of the agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 3:30 p.m. February 16, 2024. 3:30 p.m./February 16, 2024.
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk Time/Date
Ronny Luna
From: Mary Zimmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 1:22 PM
To: Ronny Luna
Subject: Re: IMPORTANT: City Meetings
Hi Roni,
We do not have anyone. I'm sorry.
-Mary
Kind Regards,
Mary Zimmer
Spectrum Advertising
770 West Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Communication:
[email protected]
O: (760) 353-7000 x 6
On Feb 15, 2024, at 11:23 AM, Ronny Luna <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Morning,
Will you be able to have someone at our City Council meeting next Wednesday, 2/21/24 to live stream and record the meeting?
Please let me know.
Roni Luna
City Clerk
City of Calexico
608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Office: 760-768-2102
Fax: 760-768-2103
City Hall observe a 9/80 work schedule. This office is closed for holidays and every other Friday as follows:
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