THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 12II 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
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Raul Ureña, Leticia Cota, Isabel Ureña, Ricardo Romero, Erika Veliz.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:53 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney.
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221, City Management Association, Calexico Municipal Employee Association.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Acting City Manager.
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case.
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 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Garcia led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Legaspi led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Robert Hargreaves reported Council met in closed session and will reconvene for open session agenda. City Attorney stated after open session, Council will reconvene for closed session items. City Attorney stated Council did take one action in closed session and that was reconfirming the appointment of Juan Contreras as Acting City Manager with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Tylenda, Legaspi
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following item: Adopt the Following Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California Relating to the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the City of Calexico: A). A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of three Members of the City Council and a Special Municipal Election to be held the same day for the Election of Two Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; B). A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Imperial to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday November 5, 2024 and a Special Municipal Election to be held on the Same Day with the Statewide General Election to be held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; C) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at a General Municipal Election and Special Municipal Election both to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY:
A. ADOPT A PLAN TO MODIFY THE WATER AND SEWER RATES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
B. AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN PROPOSITION 218 NOTIFICATION PROCESS (45 DAYS)
C. SCHEDULE A PUBLI HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF UPDATED WATER AND SEWER RATES.
Public Works Department Manager Falomir gave a brief presentation of the Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Study from Willdan Financial Services.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Raul Urena, Patricia Chavez, Leticia Cota, Liliana Hernandez, Isabel Ureña and Ismael Arvizu.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to begin Proposition 218 notification process and have a public hearing on August 21, 2024. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025.
Interim Finance Director Fonseca gave presentation in both English and Spanish on the proposed annual budget.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Raul Urena, Graciela Batani, Ismael Arvizu, and Johanna Espinoza.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND LEVYING THE SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1.
Interim Finance Director Fonseca gave a brief presentation on the history of the CFD regarding the Hearthstone development.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Ramon Cornejo, Diana Nuricumbo, Jose Hinojosa, Lorena Minor-Montes, Jose Vargas and Leticia Cota.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to table Item No. 8 and bring back on July 3, 2024. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Council adjourned back to close session at 9:12 p.m.
City Council reconvene from closed session at 10:46 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
Commo Grea
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk