THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15'" 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
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
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Calexico v. Olugrenga Solomon-Oduyale
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU002838
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Calexico Unified School District v. City of Calexico
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU001685
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Clara Manjarrez vs City of Calexico
Claim # COCD-0077
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The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:32 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 6:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo 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 Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, and no reportable actions were taken.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Campos requested Item No. 10 be removed from consent and be tabled.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda and table Item No. 10 and was seconded by Council Member Moreno. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Imperial Valley Healthcare District Presentation.
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No Presentation was made.
6. Presentation by USBP Calexico Station.
Presentation by Joe Remenar patrol agent in charge of the Calexico Station explained the benefits of the secondary barriers deployed in multiple areas in Calexico.
7. Proclamation - National Police Week.
Chief Armando Orozco read the Proclamation.
City Manager Colio Warren requested to add an Emergency Item regarding Fire Station No. 1, authorize funding for a joint effort between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Firefighters Association Health and Wellness Program.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia to amend the approved agenda and add the emergency item for Fire Station No. 1 and to be discussed at the end of the items and was seconded by Council Member Moreno. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jose Luis Arambula, Loli Mercado Torres, Javier Gonzalez, Jesus Solano, Maritza Hurtado, Louie Wong, Raul Ureña, Joong Kim, Joseph Guilin, Daniela Flores and Ismael Arvizu.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren stated nothing to report and requested Police Chief Orozco provide an update on the homeless encampment located on private property on 3ª Street.
Chief Orozco reported the Calexico Police Department has been proactive in getting downtown back on its feet but there is a lot to be done regarding the encampment.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Roxana Pacheco from the Community Services Commission invited everybody for the next regular meeting on July 10, 2024, and asked council if the nine artists from the Utility Box Program could be recognized at the next council meeting. Blanca Morales from the Business Improvement District reported that she submitted a letter to City Manager Colio Warren regarding the bad odor, trash problem, drug paraphernalia, urine and feces on the sidewalks of downtown, she requested that City Council take immediate action to address public safety.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETING ATTENDED
Council Member Garcia reported he attended the SDSU- Calexico Campus graduation event and congratulated the graduates and families. He also attended the Rotary Club event held this weekend and congratulated all the mothers in attendance.
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Council Member Moreno congratulated all the mothers as well and stated that at the last meeting he requested an update on the blue container in front of City Hall and is not on this agenda. He also requested a copy of the contract for Joey Boots so he can provide Mi. Solano with the information he requested through a PRA. Council Member Moreno would like to bring back the "Adopt a Park Program" and would like to know what is happening with the Chamber of Commerce.
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: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of March 6, 2024; Approve and Authorize City Manager to Sign Non- Exclusive License Agreement between the City of Calexico and Catholic Charities for the use of the Senior Hall for the Provision of Affordable Meals to Senior Citizens; Authorize City Manager or Designee to Execute a Lease Between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and City of Calexico ("Lease") for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a Communications and Remote Video Surveillance System ("RVSS") Tower on City Owned Property at APN 058-180-021 (Nosotros Park) and to Deliver Such Further Documents and Instruments and Take Such Other Actions as may be Reasonable Required or Appropriate to Evidence or Carry Out the Intent and Purposes of the Lease; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the FY 2024-25 Zip Books 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 Enter into an Agreement Related to the City's Use of the Imperial County Geographical Information System (ICGGIS).
The following persons provided public comments on Item No. 11 before the vote was made: Jesus Solano, Victor Legaspi, Raul Ureña, Joong Kim, Maritza Hurtado, Javier Gonzalez, Rosie Fernandez-Reisin, Jordana Selwick, Alexis Rangel and Maryanne Hinojosa, Daniela Flores and Ismael Arvizu.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 14A APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL ROTATION POLICY.
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Victor Legaspi, Jesus Solano, Joong Kim and Maritza Hurtado.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno to amend the City's annual rotation policy and was seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 14-2 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR/CHAIRPERSON OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO/
CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY.
B. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CITY
OF CALEXICO/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo to appoint Council Member Garcia as Mayor and was seconded by Council Member Moreno. The motion passed unanimously.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Jesus Solano and Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia to appoint Council Member Moreno as Mayor Pro Tem and was seconded by Council Member Moreno. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Garcia thanked the community for their support and wants to move forward with respect, he wants to expedite the meetings, and wants the staff to feel appreciated ITEM NO. 15 DISCUSSION/ACTION FILLING OF THE CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES CREATED BY THE RECALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS RAUL UREÑA AND
GILBERTO MANZANAREZ.
Mayor Garcia wants to release applications and go through the process to fill the vacancies.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno wants to review the applications in the public portion of the meeting, not in closed session. He requested that applicants go through a live scan.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano, Joong Kim, Javier Gonzalez, Ismael Arvizu and Karla Flores.
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City Manager Colio asked the mayor for authorization to issue the notice to fill vacancies starting on Thursday the 16'h with the deadline to submit applications on May the 23d and have the special meeting on the 28"h or the 29t of May.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve the process to fill the vacancies and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 16 2023-24 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2024-24 BUDGET.
Motion to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. for one hour was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and was seconded by Council Member Romo. Motion passed unanimously.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 16 and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION
WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR A LOT SPLIT INTO TWO PARCELS ON AN APPROXIMATELY 0.36 ACRE SITE AT APN 058-030-097 WITHIN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 17 and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.06
REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES AND TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CITY COUNCIL BENEFITS TO MITIGATE THE FISCAL IMPACT ON THE CITY.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to table Item No. 18 and was seconded by Council Member Romo. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 19 APPOINTMENT OF A PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE AND AN
ALTERNATE TO THE IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (ICTC) BOARD.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to appoint Mayor Garcia as Primary Representative to the ICTC Board and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to appoint himself as an Alternate to the ICTC Board and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM NO. 20 EMERGENCY ITEM. BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF FUNDS. AUTHORIZE REMAINING FUNDING FOR PROPOSED JOINT EFFORT
PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE CALEXICO
FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM. FUNDING USED TO AQUIRE AND INSTALL FIRE STATION NO. 1 HEART SAVER AND ROOM REMOTE TONE OUT ALERTING SYSTEM. IF THE CITY AGREES TO SHARE THE
COST OF THE NEEDED SYSTEM, THE CALEXICO FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION WILL DONATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. for fifteen minutes more was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and was seconded by Council member Romo. Motion passed unanimously.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Firefighter Oscar Pesqueira.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve the Emergency Item No. 20 and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested the following items: the item that was tabled for first meeting in June; a report on the A.C. at the Carnegie Library; an update on Heber Park and New River Project; a report on the E.V. Charging Station; a report by the Holt Group on Fire Station No. 2.
Mayor Garcia requested the following items: town hall meeting for Fire Station No. 2; start working on the Volunteer Program for parks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Cano CamerA
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk