AGEND
ITEM
13 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 4, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City ManagerJAc
PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk.
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority Minutes for Meetings of April 17, 2024, June 5, 2024 and August 21, 2024.
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Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority Minutes for Meetings of April 17, 2024, June 5, 2024 and August 21, 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 of April 17, 2024, June 5, 2024 and August 21, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Attachments):
1. Minutes for City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority for meetings of April 17, 2024, June 5, 2024 and August 21, 2024.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL 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 Pro Tem Romo called the closed session of the meeting to order at 5:31 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 adjourn 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
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
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OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the special meeting to order at 6:31 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Garcia led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the agenda and remove Item No.18. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSENT: Manzanarez, Ureña
ABSTAINED: None
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Council Member Ureña arrived at 6:35 p.m.
City Manager Colio requested to add emergency item to the agenda regarding a resolution for additional $500,000.00 for rehabilitation of Fire Station No. 2.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to amend the agenda and add the emergency item as Item No. 13A. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Ureña
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to add an item to the Presentations for Dispatcher Appreciation Week. The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Moreno, Garcia, Urena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
2. Proclamation in Observance of Arbor Day.
The Proclamation was presented by Council Member Garcia and accepted by Javier Gonzalez on behalf of IID and SDSU-Imperial Valley.
3. Proclamation in Observance of Provider Appreciation Day.
The proclamation was presented by Council Member Garcia and accepted by Anette Carrillo a local child care provider.
4. Mayoral Recognition to Antonio "Tony" Dominguez.
The proclamation was presented by Mayor Romo and was accepted by Antonio "Tony" Dominguez of "El Lechugon" weekly magazine.
5. Mayoral Recognition to Stella Jimenez.
The Recognition was presented by Mayor Romo and was accepted by Stella Jimenez.
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5.1 Recognition to City of Calexico Dispatchers.
Police Chief Orozco expressed his sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude to the Calexico Dispatchers for their hard work, dedication, and service to the community. The Recognition was accepted by Liz Valenzuela on behalf of the first responders of the City of Calexico.
6. Presentation by Gil Rebollar - Transforming Local Government.
Presentation by Gil Rebollar regarding the Local Government 2030 Promised Pathway Initiative.
7. Presentation by Noelle Leon - NHHA's Community Care Campus - Calexico.
Presentation by Mr. Leon from the National Healthcare Housing Advisors.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez arrived at 7:49 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Maria Teresa Rios, Maria Cabuto, Jesus Solano, Jesus Manuel Solano, Graciela Batani, Joceline Moreles, Leslie Lara, Abdel Hafez Hamand, Diana Noricumbo.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio-Warren introduced new Acting Fire Chief Mathew Bush.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Blanca Morales, Chair for the Business Improvement District (BID) Commission recommended the following: have two (2) trashcan pick-ups a day in the downtown area; have lighting in the corner of Second Street and Rockwood Avenue and also on Second Street and Heffernan Avenue; and steam-clean the sidewalks every other day.
Patricia Ureña, Chair of the Community Services Commission recommended the following: have an MOU with the Calexico Unified School District for summer pool program; place donated art work by Eduardo Auyon at the Cultural Center; and have a joint meeting with City Council regarding parks.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Garcia asked for a moment of silence for Bonifacio Fabela, a former city employee that worked for Public Works Department and gave the family his condolences.
Council Member Moreno mentioned a letter he received today and wants the city attorney to explain the letter. He also requested to have the letter published so everyone can read it.
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City Attorney Carlos Campos explained that the recall was a special election and the initial results are in but need to be confirmed by the County Registrar of Voters. Once the results are confirmed, they need to be presented to the City Council and the three Council Members that are not recalled would certify the election. The government code section provides that between the date of the recall election and the certification of the election, the recalled council members cannot participate in any decision that has a financial impact with the City, and that is governed by State Law. Mr.
Campos stated So, if any item on tonight's agenda has financial impact, the recalled council members will need to recuse themselves. City Attorney Campos also mentioned that once the election is certified and when the vacancies officially happen, at that point the City goes from a five-member council to a three-member council and has two options; (1) call a special election, and (2) appoint individuals to the vacant positions.
Mayor Romo thanked the people who helped celebrate the 116"h anniversary of the City of Calexico.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno and was seconded by Council Member Garcia to pull Item No. 11 for discussion and approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items:
Ratification of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 20168 Finding that an Emergency Existed Due to the Need to Repair One (1) Collapsed Sewer Manhole Well at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Authorizing Contracting Without Competitive Bidding Contract Pursuant to PCC Section 22050 in the Amount of $149,447.77; Approval and Adoption of the Public Works Analyst Job Description and Relevant Salary Range; Second and Final Reading by Tittle only of Correction of an Ordinance Adopting New Hours of Traffic Meters. Amendment Amending Ordinances 10.24 Parking, and 10.28 Meters; Approval and Adoption of the Utility Billing Officer Job Description and Relevant Salary and Approval and Adoption of the Revised Revenue Officer Job Description. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno
NOES : Romo
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Ureña, Manzanarez
City Attorney Carlos Campos explained that the items in the consent agenda that have expenditure of funds will need to have a 3-0 vote to pass. He stated Item No.8 did not pass, due to the 2-1 vote, and there is no action being that three affirmative votes are needed to pass a financial item.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONCENT FOR DISCUSSION
City Attorney Carlos Campos asked Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez and Council Member Ureña to recuse themselves, as Item No. 11 has financial impact to the city.
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ITEM NO. 11 APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND RATIFY THE MEMORAMDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE CALEXICO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (C.P.O.A.) FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2024.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Michael Gonzalez and Griselda Gonzalez.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Ureña, Manzanarez
City Manager Colio-Warren asked the council why Item No. 8 had a 2-1 vote. She stated that during the last storm, the City had an issue with a manhole that was collapsing and would have left the citizens of Calexico with issues of sewer and water. Therefore, she passed an Emergency declaration, in which Council approved and ratified. She stated that with the emergency declaration the City can immediately hire a contractor to fix the problem so that the citizens do not have problems with sewer and water. City Manager Colio Warren stated that if the item did not pass, then the City would not be paying the contractor who immediately helped the City.
Council Member Garcia asked City Attorney Campos if Mayor Romo can reconsider her vote based on the explanation given by the City Manager. City Attorney responded that Mayor Romo can ask for reconsideration of her vote and it would change the outcome of the consent agenda, but it has to be Mayor Romo who makes the motion.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to reconsider her vote on Item No. 8. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez and Council Member Ureña rejoined the session at 9:15 p.m.
13. 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 SB998, THE WATER SHUTOFF PROTECTION ACT.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Hisel Bailon.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña to approve Item No. 13 and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez,, Ureña, Garcia
NOES : Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Council Member Moreno left the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to extend the meeting for one hour. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Ureña, Garcia
NOES : None
ABSENT: Moreno
ABSTAINED: None
Council Member Moreno returned to the meeting at 9:33 p.m. 13A - EMERGENCY ITEM
APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT - CORONA VIRUS ALLOCATION OF REMAINING FUNDING TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION TO THE FIRE STATION NO. 2.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve the Emergency Item. Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Campos asked Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez and Council Member Ureña to recuse themselves as Items No.14 and No.16 have a fiscal impact to the city.
14. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2.27.035 TO THE CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONS MEETINGS.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Patricia Ureña.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 14.
The motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Romo, Moreno, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Manzanarez, Ureña
16. REALLOCATION OF $457,612.57 FROM ESSENTIAL WORKERS RELIEF PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA).
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Patricia Ureña, Diana Nuricumbo, Victor Legazpi, and Hortencia Armendariz.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the reallocation of $457,612.57 for several activities and put on hold the amount of $120,000.00 to be distributed at a later date. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Moreno, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Manzanarez, Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez and Council Member Ureña rejoined the session.
15. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING BOTH A 0.47-ACRE AND 0.27-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 330 EAST 3RD STREET (APNs 058-484-002 AND 058-484-003)
AS SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SURPLUS LAND ACT.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 15. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Ureña, Garcia
NOES : Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
17. RECOMMEND AND APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF MAY 1, 2024.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Romo to approve the cancellation of regularly scheduled meeting of May 1, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez requested a special meeting on April 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss Item 18, which was removed from this agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:28 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 5TH 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. 6th 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'', 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
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST 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:
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Oscar Palero and Jose Alvarado.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
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.
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 6:50 p.m.
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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
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Nicholaus Novell reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested to pull Item No. 3 for discussion and place it as Item No. 10- A. Council Member Tylenda asked to table Item No. 5 until required documents are presented to council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve the consent agenda with the following items: Approve and Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreement with AmeriNational Community Services; Adoption of a Resolution No. 2024- Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Municipal Employees' Association (CMEA)for the Term Beginning July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez, Matt Ramsay, Joong Kim, Maria Teresa Rios and Victor Rocha.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
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ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024- A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO ADOPTING
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS.
A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING INCREASES TO THE WATER AND SEWER SERVICES CHARGES.
B. IF THERE IS NO MAYORITY PROTEST, ADOPT RESOLUTON NO. 2024-_, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICOADOPTING
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING THERETO.
Before opening the Public Hearing, Mayor Garcia requested that City Attorney Nicholaus Norvell explain the requirements of Proposition 218 governing this Public Hearing and the proposed adoption of water and sewer service charges.
Chris Fisher from Willdan Financial Services presented a brief presentation of the Water and Sewer utility rate study.
Mayor Garcia opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 pm.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Ben Horton, Javier Gonzalez, Norma Vega, Victor Rocha, Yolanda Cunningham, Noe Gomez., Armando Martinez., Raul Urena, Isabel Urena, Karla Flores, Joong Kim, Jesus Solano, Liliana Hernandez, Karla Ibarra, Lewis Pacheco, Jesus Ruvalcaba, Diana Nuricumbo, Bertha Carreon, and Daniela Flores.
Before closing the Public Hearing Mayor Garcia asked if anyone wanted to bring forward any written protest to the City Clerk. Mayor Garcia closed the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Garcia called for a 10-minute break at 8:55 p.m. for the City Clerk to tabulate the written protest delivered at the public hearing.
Mayor Garcia called the council meeting back in session at 9:12 p.m. and asked the City Clerk to provide the total number of written protests received.
The City Clerk received a total of 1,005
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to defer/table this item for future scheduled council meeting as listed on our council calendar; choose a date and time for public workshops using the Financial Services/Economic Commission, so we can present a financial analysis on revenues and expenses; more time to review this Wildan study; together we can identify and implement strategies to address our city concerns. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Romo
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to extend the meeting for another hour. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
Mayor Garcia called for a five (5) minute recess at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Garcia called the meeting back to order at 9:35 p.m.
ITEM NO. 7 ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO ENDORSE THE MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENTS, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS, FUND TRANSFER
AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS ENTITLED "ADMINISTERING AGENCY- FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDED PROJECT" FOR PROJECT NO. LPPSB1-5168 (344).
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 7. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 8 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT PUBLIC GREEN SPACE GRANT:
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 2024-— OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALEXICO AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO ENDORSE THE MASTER AGREEMENT, FUND AGREEMENTS, FUND
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS ENTITLED
"ADMINISTERING AGENCY- IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT TREE FOR ALL PUBLIC GREEN SPACE GRANT" FOR RODRIGUEZ PARK BASEBALL B. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 299-91-914.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 8. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 9 RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2:
A. AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 13 WITH A & N QUALITY BUILDERSIN THE AMOUNT OF $15,505.00 FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
B. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ FOR FUND NO. 255 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,505.00 FOR CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve Item No. 9.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 10 ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2024- _FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
FOR THE TERMITE TREATMENT AND FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Jesus Solano, Roxanna Pacheco and Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
ITEM NO. 10-A APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR.
The following person provided public comments to the council: Jesus Solano.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to not approve this item. Due to lack of a second, motion failed.
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Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to table item and bring back on the September 4"' council meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Moreno
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
The following person provided public comments to the council on Item No. 2: Joong Kim.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to adjourn. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romo
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk