AGENDA
ITEM
8 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 17, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager JAC
PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City ClerkBa
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of May 8, 2024; May 15, 2024 and July 3, 2024.
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of May 8, 2024; May 15, 2024 and July 3, 2024.
Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of the proceedings of each City Council Meeting.
Discussion and Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings May 8, 2024; May 15, 2024 and July 3, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Minutes for the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of May 8, 2024; May 15, 2024 and July 3, 2024.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1/
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 COUNCIL - 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 REPORT
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 expressed 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 POTENCIAL 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 I
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 I. 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 15", 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 3°° to bring an RFP to procure legal services. For the special meeting of May 10th, 2024, start the application process City Council vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
Gloria G. Romo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15TH 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 COUNCIL - 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 COUNCIL - 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 3rd 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 Mr. 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' with the deadline to submit applications on May the 23d and have the special meeting on the 28th or the 29th 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: 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.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 3RD DAY OF JULY 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 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:
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: 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 Employees Association, Calexico Police Officers' Association, Calexico Supervisors' Association
2. CONFERRENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 352 East First Street (APN 058-535-001)
Agency Negotiator: Acting City Manager
Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers XI, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Under Negotiating: Price and Terms
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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City of Calexico vs. The Housing Authority of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003183
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager and Acting City Manager
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIAPTED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:47 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 6:44 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 Tylenda led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Father Carlos led those present in prayer.
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The National Anthem was performed by Natalie Lozano.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, and no reportable actions.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve the agenda and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jessie Garcia, Arturo Jaime, Joong Kim, Norma Aguilar, Jesus Solano, Carmen Estrada.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Contreras reported on the following items: The bathrooms and the A.C. in the Library are being fixed; the A.C. at the Recreation Center broke down but is going to get fixed; Cordova Park update he met with project engineer and manager and was informed the tentative date for completion is mid-August to September; the community and staff got together to address the trash problems on First St. and Heffernan and they relocated trash containers and cleaned up the area; his office and H.R. are working on the waivers for citizens for the Volunteer Program for Parks; he notified that the encampment located at 220 Third Street had been removed and no issues were reported; he talked with the owners of the old Fiesta restaurant building to finally have it demolished; and the City is working with third party contractors to clean up La Jolla Palms area.
COMMISSIONER REPORT
Roxana Pacheco from Community Services Commission invited everybody for their next regular meeting on July 10, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETING ATTENDED
Council Member Tylenda reported she met with the public and community members that have expressed concerns regarding the downtown area. She thanked city staff for working really hard to clean up downtown.
Council Member Moreno is glad that the "Adopt a Park Program" is on its way and wants the community to enjoy the 4 of July.
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Council Member Legaspi thanked Acting City Manager Contreras for having the open-door policy and announced that the Chamber of Commerce is coming back and they have four locations to choose from.
Mayor Garcia reported the following items: he had his first 2-on-2 meeting with IID and discussed things such as lighting, the upkeep of the All-American Canal, and issues related to overflow of water at the retention basins. Mayor Garcia informed that he traveled to Washington D.C. and had an opportunity to promote Calexico; the trip was self-funded and no tax payer money was spent.
He reported that the Highway 98 is complete but a section of asphalt is in bad shape and CalTrans said they will fix it; he participated in a meeting with other Mayors regarding the regional and national homelessness issues, and expressed that Cities need to work on a plan; the Mayor wished everybody a Happy 4* of July and thanked Ms. Natalie Lozano for her performance of the National Anthem.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from April 20, 2024 to May 3, 2024 and City Salaries from April 20, 2024 to May 3, 2024; Warrants from May 4, 2024 to May 17, 2024 and City Salaries from May 4,2024 to May 17, 2024; Warrants from May 18, 2024 to May 31, 2024 and City Salaries from May 18, 2024 to May 31, 202; Warrants from June 1, 2024 to June 14, 2024 and City Salaries from June 1, 2024 to June 14, 2024; Appointment of Mariano O. Valenzuela as General Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board; Second and Final Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Calexico Municipal Code Section 2.04.060 Regarding City Council Agenda Order of Business; Approve Fifth Amendment to the Ground Lease and Tower License Agreement between City of Calexico and Verizon Wireless and authorize Acting City Manager or designee to execute the Amendment and take all steps and sign all documents necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of the Amendment.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 14 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE SBA FIRST
STREET WATER TOWER EASEMENT TRANSACTION (PROJECT) IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND DIRECT FILING OF CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION,
APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACTING CITY
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THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND SBA TOWERS X, LLC FOR THE CALEXICO WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 352 EAST FISRT STREET, CALEXICO, CA.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 14 and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Tylenda
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 15 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND LEE & RO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,814.00 FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR
THE CHLORINE CONVERSION PROJECT - GASEUS CHLORINE FEED SYSTEM TO
LIQUID HYPOCHLORITE FEED SYSTEM AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND EASTSIDE WATER RESERVOIR.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Joong Kim, Jesus Solano, Oscar Palero, Norma Aguilar, Angela Moreno and Joseph Guilin.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno not to approve the item, no second on the motion.
Motion fails.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda to table the item and get more information and was seconded by Mayor Garcia. The motion did not pass with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Tylenda
NOES: Moreno, Legaspi
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
Motion was made by Council Member Legaspi to approve the item, no second on the motion.
Motion fails.
No action taken on Item No. 15.
ITEM NO. 16 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN WORK-STUDY
CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE (IVC) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 16 and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
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ITEM NO. 17 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN
EMPLOYER WORKSITE AGREEMENT WITH EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AT THE CALEXICO RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 17 and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 18 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN
WORK SITE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION TO
PLACE CAREER CATALYST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AT THE CALEXICO RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia to approve Item No. 18 and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 19 APPOINTMENT OR CONFIRMATION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MORENO TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
A. PERSONNEL COMMISSION
B. PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno has no appointment for Personnel Commission, and he appoints Belinda Alvarado to the Planning Commission.
ITEM NO. APPOINTMENT OR CONFIRMATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LEGASPI
AND COUNCIL MEMBER TYLENDA TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
A. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
B. PERSONNEL COMMISSION
C. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)
D. SALES TAX CITIZEN ADVOSORY COMMITTEE (MEASURE H)
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION F. POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION
G. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
H. PLANNING COMMISSION
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Council Member Legaspi appointed Consuelo Camacho for the Library Board of Trustees; Personnel Commission no appointment; Business Improvement District Robert Gronich; Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee Norma Aguilar; Economic Development & Financial Advisory Commission Benjamin Horton; Police Advisory Commission no appointment; Community Services Commission Jesus Solano; and Planning Commission Mary Salazar.
Council Member Tylenda appointed the following: Library Board of Trustees no appointment; Personnel Commission no appointment; Business Improvement District Joseph E. Guilin; Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee Lorena Minor-Montes; Economic Development & Financial Advisory Commission no appointment; Police Advisory Commission no appointment; Community Services Commission no appointment; and for Planning Commission Karen Osuna.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested that Acting City Manager Contreras reach out to the commissioners so they can attend the council meetings and give their reports to the council; also travel approval regarding the Sister City Agreement with the City of Ensenada.
Council Member Tylenda requested the following: town hall meeting for the La Jolla Palm subdivision; and as a discussion item the update and status on the demolition of 341 Cesar Chavez Blvd., the old Tortas and Beer building.
Council Member Legaspi requested the following: Assembly Bill Supplemental AB 41 for the next meeting; also the town hall meeting for Fire Station No. 2.
Mayor Garcia requested to have RFP for legal services for next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and seconded by Council Member Legaspi, with the following vote to wit, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk