THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 8TH DAY OF MAY 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: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Raul Ureña
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
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
Agency Representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Exposure to litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: 352 East First Street (APN 058-535-001)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers X, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
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4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: Nosotros Park (APN 058-180-021)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: U.S. Custom and Border Patrol
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:33 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 meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Romo led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Ureña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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City Attorney Robert Hargreaves reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, and no reportable actions were taken.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno to approve the consent agenda and move Item No. 24 to the front as Item No. 18A. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Gloria Torres, Carmen Estrada, Armando Cardenas, Jesus Solano, Joseph Guilin, Angela Moreno, Oscar Pesqueira, Alex Perrone, Joong Kim, Raul Ureña, Ana Hernandez, Isabel Ureña, Arturo Medina, Gilberto Manzanarez, Jazmin Guilin, Luis Castro, Alexis Rangel and Judith Manzanarez.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez left the council meeting at 7:45 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report from the City Manager.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña from the Community Services Commission reported that their next meeting will be in July. Roxana Pacheco reported on Creative Minds Program for young artist through the Recreation Department and asked council if the artists from the Utility Box Program could be recognized in the next council meeting. Blanca Morales from the Business Improvement District reported that the commission has not been able to meet due to no quorum.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETING ATTENDED
Council Member Moreno reported that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Council Member Ureña thanked the council members and hopes all the problems in the City get fixed.
Council Member Ureña left the council chambers at 8:03 p.m.
Council Member Garcia said that he wants council to work together for the benefit of the community.
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Mayor Romo gave her time to Jesus Escobar from the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Escobar wished the best to former Council Members Ureña and Manzanarez and encouraged remaining council members to elect wisely the people that will replace the recalled council members.
CONSENT AGENDA
The City Council received comments from Joong Kim pertaining to Item No. 17 and Item No. 18 from consent agenda.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from March 9, 2024 to March 22, 2024 and City Salaries from March 9, 2024 to March 22, 2024; Warrants from March 23, 2024 to April 5, 2024 and City Salaries from March 23, 2024 to April 5, 2024; Warrants from April 6, 2024 to April 19, 2024 and City Salaries from April 6, 2024 to April 19, 2024; Second Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding Section 2.27.035 to the Calexico Municipal Code Regarding Community Services Commission Meetings; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the FY 2024-25 California Library Literacy Services Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager and Fiscal Agent to Sign the Grant Application, Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Amendments Thereto, and any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program; Authorize City Manager to Sign Training Agreement with the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) to Place Project Connect Program Participants at the Camarena Memorial Library for the Period Ending on June 30, 2024; Authorize City manager to Sign Notice of Completion For Senior Hall Roof Replacement Project; Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Public Works Breakroom Roof Replacement Project; Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Calexico International Airport Roof Replacement Project; Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for the Fire Station No. 1(Old Court House) Roof Replacement Project; Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for 827 7h Street Roof Replacement Project; Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Enrique Camarena Memorial Library Roof Replacement Project; Second and Final Reading Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.01 of the Municipal Code Relating to Water Service, a Resolution Updating Late Fees for Utility Bills, and Adoption of a Policy on Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Compliance with SB 998, the Water Shutoff Protection Act; Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 - American Rescue Plan (ARPA) for Reallocation of $337,000.00 from Essential Workers Relief Program to Facility Improvements and for Police and Fire Department Server Assessment. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
City Attorney Robert Hargreaves gave his recommendation to move forward with Item No. 18A to approve and adopt the resolution certifying the results of the Special Municipal Election held on April 16, 2024.
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ITEM NO. 18A ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 16, 2024 FOR THE RECALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS URENA AND MANZANAREZ.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin, Joong Kim, Linsey Dale, Ismael Arvizu and Roxanna Pacheco.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 18A and adopt the resolution certifying the results of the special municipal election and was seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passes unanimously.
Linsey Dale from the Imperial County Registrar of Voters asked the City council to give direction to the City Manager and pay the invoices pertaining to the special election.
Direction was given by Council Member Moreno and Council Member Garcia.
City Manager Colio advised the council that she will bring it to council on the next meeting.
ITEM NO. 19 DISCUSSION/ACTION REGARDING SUMMER 2024 POOL PROGRAM A. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE CALEXICO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR $60,890.03 FOR THE USE OF POOL FACILITIES AND THE OPERATION OF SUMMER SCHOOL POOL PROGRAM.
B. ESTABLISHES POTENTIAL 2024 SUMMER POOL PROGRAM FEES.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Patricia Ureña, Joong Kim, Ismael Arvizu and Alexis Rangel.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No.19 with Option B and was seconded by Council Member Moreno. The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 20 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II
A. AWARD BID PROPOSAL TO ROVE ENGENEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,087,393.00
B. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND ROVE ENGENEERING, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,087,393.00 FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -
PHASE II
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NO-TO-EXCEED $108,797.30 (10% OF ROVE ENGENEERING, INC.
BASE BID) AS PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218
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Motion was made by Council member Garcia to approve Item No. 20 and award Bid Proposal to Rove Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,087,393.00 and was seconded by Mayor Romo.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 21 RENOVATIONS TO THE CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2 A. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 WITH A & N QUALITY BUILDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $315,284.00 FOR RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2
B. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $305, 882.98 FOR CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano, Joong Kin and Oscar Pesqueira.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. and was seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 21 and authorize the change orders and was seconded by Mayor Romo. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 22 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION ESTIMATED AROUND $640.11 TO INSTALL TWO SECURITY CAMARAS AT 511 5TH STREET ON THE CORNER OF 5TH STREET AND MARY AVENUE TO MONITOR THE FOUR EXISTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS INSTALLED BY COMITE CIVICO DEL VALLE.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Chief Armando Orozco, Maritza Hurtado, Ismael Arvizu and Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo to approve Item No. 22, due to no second, motion fails.
ITEM NO. 23 DISCUSSION/ACTION FOR PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY
OF CALEXICO IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO ASSIST MIGRANT ASYLUM SEEKERS.
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION APPROVAL OF A UNITED METHODIST EMERGENCY MIGRANT RESPONSE NETWORK ON A NOT TO EXCEED $357,566.00 A YEAR.
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION APPROVAL OF A MIGRANT DAY CENTER AT
CALEXICO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ON A NOT TO EXCEED
$215,848.00 A YEAR.
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Hilda Cruz., Mateo Mamea, Janira Figueroa, Lupe Quintero, Dylan Castillo, Marylin Carrillo.
Motion by Council Member Garcia to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. was seconded by Mayor Romo. Motion passed unanimously.
Additional comments were made by: Blanca Morales, Ismael Arvizu, Joana Garcia Sanchez, Crystal Quezada, Lisa Tylenda and Jesus Solano.
The City Clerk also received letters in support of this item via email from the following persons:
Suzanne Jabro, Sandra K. Olewine, Margaret Irwin, Bishop Dottie Escobedo, Janira Figueroa, Efe Erukanure, Rev. Pat O'Reilly, Barnett Cohen & Daniella Ponet, Clergy Guillermo Torres, Hilda Cruz, Rick Fain, Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Josh Lopez-Reyes, Rev. Dr. Joel Hortiales, Meghan Zavala, Dori Fotsch, Paulina Reyes, Sister Phyllis Sellner, Daniela Flores, Luis Olmedo, Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Jose M. Lopez, Maribel Padilla, John Hernandez, Tien Vo, MD, Isabel Solis and Eric Reyes, Blanca Morales, Victor and Cathy Zazueta and Bryan Vega.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno not to approve the item and return the money to the State.
Council Member Garcia stated that the City should not get involved in this issue, it should be the non-profits directly who apply for the program and the money, for that reason he opposes the item.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 25 RECEIVE AND FILE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES FOR MEETING ON FEBRUARY 16, 2024.
ITEM NO. 26 RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2024
FUTURE AGENDA TEMS
Council Member Moreno requested a special meeting for Friday, May 10th for City Council rotation. For the meeting of May 15th, he requested to bring back for consideration the cancellation of stipend and health care insurance for city council members. Council Member Moreno also requested translation services for the council meetings and an update on the blue dumpster in front of City Hall.
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Council Member Garcia requested for the meeting of July 3rd to bring an RFP to procure legal services. For the special meeting of May 10", 2024, to start the application process for City Council vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
Alain 1 Amma
Gloria G. Romo, Mayor....
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk