THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 20T OF MARCH 2024 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez.
Council Member: Raul Urena
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:31 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, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association
• 2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Exposure to litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One (1) Potential Case
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title Chief of Police
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Garcia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Ureña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the agenda. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation on Declaration of Down Syndrome Day 2024.
Council Member Garcia presented the Proclamation.
6. Mayoral Recognition to Jesse Garcia for being an Exemplary Citizen.
Council Member Garcia presented mayoral recognition.
7. Mayoral Recognition to Christopher Cervantez Estrada for being a Star Athlete.
Mayor Romo presented mayoral recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin, Linsey Dale, Olga Raggio, Isabel Ureña, Chris Mayne, Armando Martinez, Alejandro Hernandez, Jonathan Rangel, Rita Estrada, Rosie Fernandez- Reisen, Miriam Vega, Carmen Estrada, Esteban Ramos, and Liliana Hernandez.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren reported on the following items: the 116th Anniversary of Calexico Celebration on Friday April 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.; and the construction on Fire Station No. 2 had started.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña reported on the following: update on Adrian Cordova Park soccer field; requested joint meeting with Council and Community Services Commission regarding a strategic plan for parks.
Luis Castro reported on the following: attended meeting with Police Chief regarding traffic and the border crossing; provided brief update on their first commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Ureña reported on the following: met with Mayor Romo, the California Secretary of Transportation and the California Energy Commission regarding border crossing traffic; met with the Imperial County Transportation Commission and Supervisor Plancarte.
Council Member Moreno reported on the following: attended the Senior Citizen's Mardi Grass event; requested to have a full-time maintenance employee cleaning after these events.
Council Member Garcia reported on the following: attended the Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District meeting; requested updates on the new IV Healthcare District.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for meeting of September 6, 2023; Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 between the City of Calexico and the Holt Group, Inc. in the Amount of $18,000.00 for Labor Compliance Consulting Services for Renovation to Calexico Fire Station No. 2 for a Total Contract of $130,500.00; Adopt Resolution No. 2024-_ _Granting a Two-Year Extension with Conditions of Approval for a Vesting Tentative Map for the Subdivision of APN: 059-180-025 into 113 Parcels on an Approximately 18.49 Acre Site within the City of Calexico and finding the Action Exempt from CEQA; Authorize City Manager to Select the Responsible Quote and Proceed with the Purchase of Two (2) Fully Equipped Marked Police Patrol Vehicles for the Calexico Police Department. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR COLE BOULEVARD BETWEEN M.L. KING AVENUE AND BOWKER ROAD REHABILITATION FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STBGL-5168(035) AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Romo to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 13 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SCAG 59TH ANNUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING - MAY 2, 2024 - MAY 3, 2024 IN PALM DESERT.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Ureña to keep the same delegates as the previous year, which is Mayor Romo as the delegate member and Council Member Garcia as an alternate member. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
ITEM NO. 14 - HEBER PARK EXPANSION PROJECT.
Public Works Manager Falomir provided an update.
FUTURE AGENDA TEMS
Mayor Romo requested a Mayoral Recognition for Felix and Soledad Meza.
Council member Moreno requested an update of the agreement with SDSU on the use of the Carnegie Library.
Council Member Garcia requested to bring an ordinance that addresses abandoned buildings and property damaged by fire that have not been cleaned up.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Romo to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Sher bim
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk