THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 3" DAY OF APRIL 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the closed session of the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Raul Ureña
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated an emergency item needed to be added to close session.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to add emergency item. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourn to closed session at 5:35 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
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
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The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:45 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the special meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Ureña led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Ana Solorio and Council Member Raul Urena 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
City Attorney Campos stated that two recommended items should be moved to Future Agenda, Item No. 20 and Item No. 21.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the amended agenda and move Item No. 20 and Item No. 21 for Future Agenda Items. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Official Visit - Sister Cities Agreement between the City of Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico and City of Calexico, California, USA.
The Agreement presented to the Mayor of Arizpe, Sonora Ms. Alma Isela Medina Maldonado.
Mr. Guillermo Hernandez, Representative of California State Senator Steve Padilla, also presented a recognition to Ms. Media Maldonado.
4. Proclamation in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
The Proclamation was presented to Guadalupe Quintero by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez.
5. Proclamation Declaring April 2, 2024 as "World Autism Awareness Day" and the Month of April as "Autism Awareness Month"
Proclamation was presented to Gloria Brambila.
6. Proclamation Declaring April 7-13, 2024 as National Libraty Week.
Proclamation was presented to Library Manager Lizeth Legaspi.
7. Mayoral Recognition to Felix and Soledad Meza.
Mayor Gloria Romo presented Recognition to Felix and Soledad Meza.
8. Mayoral Recognition to C.P.A.A. SoCal Elite Soccer Team.
Mayor Romo presented Recognition to the SoCal Elite Soccer Team.
9. Presentation by Viridiana Rosales - Small Business Development Center.
Viridiana Rosales provided brief presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez, Jesse Garcia, Loli Mercado Torres, Armando Martinez, Karim Flores, Irene Romero, Maria Coronado, Leslie Lara, Jocelin Moreles, Alice Augusta, Katie Luna and Andy Garcia.
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City Clerk received via email and read comments by the following persons: Alice Augusta, and Katie Luna.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio-Warren requested to give her report at the end of the meeting.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, reported on the following: congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department on the Easter Event at Crummett Park; invited the community to the first commission's regular meeting on April 10, 2024.
Roxanna Pacheco, Community Services Commission, gave a brief report regarding the Utility Box Program.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Romo to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from February 10, 2024 to February 23, 2024 and City salaries from February 10, 2024 to February 23, 2024; Warrants from February 24, 2024 to March 8, 2024 and City salaries from February 24, 2024 to March 8, 2024; Authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services between the City of Calexico and Dynamic Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $149, 925.40 for Construction Management, Geotechnical and Inspection Services for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park-Phase 1: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to purchase Equipment for the Fire Department with Reimbursable Funds Awarded by the Community Benefit Grant Program; Authorizing the City's participation in the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program WORK-E.S.E. Subsidized Employment Project. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF POLICE CHIEF AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 15. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Urena, Garcia
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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16. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THREE (3) 2024 FORD F-150 XL 2WD SUPERCAB IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,574.40 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT - PARKS AND STREET DIVISION FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP UNDER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT 091521-NAF COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 16. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 ADRIAN C. CORDOVA PARK - PHASE
A. AWARD BID PROPOSAL FROM ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF S690,014.00.
B. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,014.00 FOR ADRIAN C. CORDOVA PARK - PHASE 1.
C. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NOT-TO ECEED $69,001.40 (10% OF ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. BASE BID) PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 17. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF
CORRECTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW HOURS OF TRAFFIC METERS. AMENDMENT AMENDING ORDINANCES 10.24 PARKING, AND 10.28 METERS.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 18. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez., Urena
NOES: Moreno, Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 19 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PROPOSED AMBULANCE FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT.
City Manager Colio-Warren requested Item No. 19 be tabled so Acting Chief Ainza could explain the item at a later council meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Urena to table Item No. 19. Motion passed unanimously.
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FUTURE AGENDA
City Manager Colio-Warren requested a special meeting for Wednesday April 10, 2024 to address an MOU between San Diego State University regarding Carnegie Library; and Acting Chief Ainza's presentation of proposed Ambulance Fee Schedule Adjustment.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez motioned to include a resolution for "Ceasefire in Gaza" for the next regular meeting, seconded by Council Member Urena.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Gloria G. Romo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk