THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 5T DAY OF JUNE 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 Garcia called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Luis Castro.
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, Seth Merewitz, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association /SEIU Local 221, City Management Association.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of W. 6t Street
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Marco Parking
Under Negotiating: Price and Terms
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3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Requested by Council Members Tylenda and Legaspi)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 94957
Title: City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia called the open session portion of the regular meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Tylenda led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Pastor Eduardo Cesenia led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Seth Merewitz reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Tylenda requested that Items. No. 9, No. 12 and No. 14 be pulled from Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Mayor Garcia requested that Item No. 17 be moved up before Item No. 16.
Motion was made by Council Member Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve the agenda and pull Items No. 9, 12 and 14 for discussion and move Item No. 17 before Item No.
16. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS
4. Presentation Utility Box Project.
Recreation Manager Gerardo gave a recognition to the Artists that participated in the project.
5. Receive and File 2022-23 Audited Financial Statements.
The presentation was made by The Pun Group.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City Clerk received comments via email from the following persons: Oscar Palero, Jesus Navarro, Jesus Marquez, Pedro Sarzotti, Brenda Garcia and Aaron Garcia.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Hector Lopez, Jesus Solano, Terri Nava, Javier Gonzalez., Isaac F. Manjarrez and Joseph Guilin.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report by City Manager Colio Warren.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Community Services Commission Chair Patricia Ureña advised that the commission is doing assessments of all the parks and they are working on the agenda for the meeting of July 10, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno spoke about the fire incident that occurred on May 24" in the alley behind the McDonald's restaurant, where four homes were destroyed and a total of 18 people lost their CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 JUNE 5, 2024
homes. He thanked City Staff, the Calexico Fire Department, and the various Fire Departments that assisted in the response.
Council Member Tylenda congratulated the Calexico Little League who won the Valley Wide Championship on different age divisions, and also congratulated the Calexico Unified School District for obtaining the WASP accreditation for the Robert F. Morales Adult Education School.
Council Member Legaspi mentioned that Commissioner Patricia Ureña invited him to the Juvenile Justice Commission Meeting at the probation department, a meeting of multi agencies who collaborate on multiple topics such as homelessness and working with the youth.
Mayor Garcia congratulated the Calexico Little League for their accomplishments and want to invite them to a Council meeting at a later date. Mayor Garcia stated that he attended his first ICTC (Imperial County Transportation Committee) meeting and mentioned that the Calexico Micro Transit Transportation Center will be breaking ground in about two months and Highway 98 is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno and was seconded by Council Member Tylenda 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 Meetings of August 25, 2023, and January 17, 2024; The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as a Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Bravo-Rodiles) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2024-25; Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California Declaring Miscellaneous Furniture as Surplus and Authorize the Sale or Disposal of the Item; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Establishing the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution; Authorize City Manager to Sign a One Year Agreement with SER Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP); The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Gran Plaza) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Improvement Area No. 1 of such District for Fiscal Year 2024-25; Approve Payment to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office for the following: Signature Verification for the Petition to Recall Councilmembers Ureña and Manzanarez in the Amount of $51,937.15, and April 16, 2024, Calexico Special Recall Election in the Amount of $105,873.65. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS.
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ITEM NO. 17 HEBER PARK EXPANTION PROJECT.
A. OPTION NO. 1 - BUILDING ONLY
B. OPTION NO. 2 - PARK ONLY
C. CONTINUE LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Patricia Ureña, Jesus Solano, Cecilia Herrera, Brenda Martinez, Mario Ceja, Luz Ceja, Carmen Estrada, Alexis Rangel and Jesus Iniguez.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve this item with option No. 1. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 16 WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY.
A. ADOPT A PLAN TO MODIFY THE WATER AND SEWER RATES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN PROPOSITION 218
NOTIFICATION PROCESS (45 DAYS)
C. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF UPDATE WATER AND SEWER RATES.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez, Jesus Solano and Ben Horton.
City Manager Coli Warren explained that the City is required to conduct a rate study for water and sewer every five years, said study was just completed. City Manager Colio Warren explained that in accordance with Proposition 218; in order to implement the rates, the City has 45 days to advertise and receive comments from the community regarding the proposed rates, and then come back to Council for approval. City Manager Colio Warren said that it is also required under Proposition 218, if the City receives 50 percent plus one of the registered users against the rate increase, the increase does not pass. If there is no majority of protest, council has discretion to approve the rates.
Chris Fisher from Willham Financial Services gave a power point presentation explaining the water and sewer rate study goals and objectives.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda to table this item until the information she requested is provided.
City Manager Colio Warren asked council if they wanted to bring back the item on June 12th, so the information requested by Council Member Tylenda can be provided.
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Mayor Garcia requested this item be put on the next special meeting of June 12' 1, 2024.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to table Item No. 16. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
18. APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COMMISSIONER TO THE CALEXICO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to appoint Mariano Valenzuela. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
19. DISCUSSION/ACTION REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF DONATED ART PIECE "VELOCIDAD" BY EDUARDO AUYON.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the placement of the donated art piece at location No. 1. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : Noes
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
20. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, 5, 6 AND 7 WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $948,811.78 FOR THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-CALEXICO REACH.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano.
Motion to extend meeting past 9:30 p.m. for another hour was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : Noes
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to table Item No. 20.
Public Works Manager Falomir stated that if the change orders are not approved by council today, the contractor will come back and charge $8,000 to $10,000 per day for not approving.
Council Member Legaspi rescinded the second to the motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno.
Due to lack of a second, motion failed.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
20. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : Moreno
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 21 RENOVATION TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2
a) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 THROUGH 12 WITH A&N QUALITY BUILDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$247,927.00 FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2 b) ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,927.00 FOR CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano, and Oscar Pesqueira.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 21 and have the City's own building inspector review and come back with a full report.
Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 22 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE HOLT GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,500.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR RENOVATION TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2 FOR A TOTAL OF $149,000.00.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano.
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Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
22. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : Moreno
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 23 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.060 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
23. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
Council Member Tylenda requested the items that remain be tabled for the next special meeting of June 12
City Manager Colio stated that Item No. 9 is time sensitive, and requested it be heard.
ITEM NO. 9 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jose Hinojosa Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 9. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 24 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CALEXICO FINANCING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN THE STATE
TREASURE'S LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
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Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No.
24. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tylenda requested the following: a townhall meeting for Hearthstone Subdivision in July and invite the residents to voice their concerns.
Council Member Legaspi requested the following: a townhall meeting for Fire Station No. 2 within the next two weeks; license plate readers within the next two meetings; Assembly Bill 481 the annual report and the militarization of weapons; and see if City Hall can provide an office to the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Garcia requested the following: RFP for legal services for the first meeting of July, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested the following: an update and background on the Hearthstone project; update on air conditioner at the Carnegie Library; update on the Enrigue "Kiki" Camarena Library parking lot; and revisit the Farmworker Service Center project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to adjourn. Motion passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES : None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAINED: None
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Camilo Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk