AGENDA
ITEM
8 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
8 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 6, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager JAe
PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, April 3, 2024, July 17, 2024, October 2, 2024 and October 22, 2024.
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, April 3, 2024, July 17, 2024, October 2, 2024 and October 22, 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 December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, April 3, 2024, July 17, 2024, October 2, 2024 and October 22, 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 December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, April 3, 2024, July 17, 2024, October 2, 2024 and October 22, 2024.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 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 Raul Ureña called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourn to closed session at 5:33 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXITING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
The City of Calexico v. The Housing Authority of the City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003183
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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 Ureña called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ureña 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 and Item No. 1 labor negotiations was not discussed in closed session.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Campos clarified for the record, on consent agenda Item No. 7, reads for the period listed as 11/6/23 to 9/30/23 should be 11/6/23 to 9/30/24.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
4. IID Public Benefit Program Presentation by IID Staff.
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Presentation by I.I.D. staff members Carolina Madera and Darin Marquez regarding the Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAR).
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jordana Selwick, Jessie Garcia, Hortencia Armendariz, Javier Gonzalez, Ali from L.A. Fashion, Jesus Solano, Christine Wong.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren had no report and stated that if the public requests financial information, it should be done through a public records request.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Roxanna Pacheco from the Community Services Commission reported on the following: update on utility box project; stated the community got together at the tree lighting and looks forward to the upcoming Christmas parade.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Manzanarez stated that the "Recall Group" has made transphobic comments on Facebook.
Council Member Moreno made comments pertaining to the antiquated city ordinance regarding signage and hopes the city can remedy the problem soon; agrees to have a town hall meeting with the City Manager to explain Fire Station No. 2; reported on the opening of Rockwood Avenue between 1s and 2nd Streets and requested the City Manager to inquire about availability of funds to compensate the business owners who lost money while Rockwood Avenue was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo thanked City Manager and city staff who worked on the Christmas Parade and requested a report regarding repairs of sidewalks and streets of Calexico.
Council Member Garcia is grateful for the reopening of Rockwood Avenue and congratulated staff for the Christmas Tree Lighting event; reported on the Farm Workers Appreciation Breakfast that the city hosted and thanked staff.
Mayor Ureña introduced the new City Engineer Guillermo Sillas; he met with the California Department of Transportation and after years of negotiations, DOT finally started a Project Initiation Document for Border Traffic on Imperial Ave. and Cesar Chavez Blvd.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Adoption of Resolution No. 2023- Endorsing the Installation of a Permanent Stop Sign at the Intersection of S Street and Mary Avenue; Adoption of a Resolution No. 2023-_ Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Municipal Employee's Association (CMEA) for the Term Beginning in July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; Authorize City Manager to Sign Work Site Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation to Place Career Catalyst Program Participants at the Camarena Memorial Library for the period of 11/6/23 to 9/30/23. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 8 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITTLE ONLY OF AN
ORDINANCE ADPOTING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ARTICLE I AND
REMOVING ARTICLE I UNDER CHAPTER 17.03 OF THE CALEXICO CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATED TO ACCESORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESORY DWELLING UNITS.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 8. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITTLE ONLY OF AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTIONS 1701.900 AND 17.11.200 AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.21 TO TITLE 17 OF THE
CALEXICO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO COTTAGE FOODS
OPERATIONS.
Mayor Urena requested that council take a five minute break at 8:32 p.m.
Council returned back to session at 8:37 p.m.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Diana Nuricumbo.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Moreno to table Item No. 9 and send it back to Planning Commission to streamline the process and obtain input from the community and bring back to council at a later date. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: Urena, Manzanarez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ITEM NO. 10 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO LAFCO ADVISORY PANEL ON COUNTY WIDE HEALTH.
Council Member Moreno general requirements for applicants:
• Be open minded, have decision making abilities, management experience, strong moral principles and ethics, safeguard public interest, be a professional that brings legal, financial and media skills; and applicants submit to a background check.
Council Member Manzanarez general requirements for applicants:
• Applicants should have at minimum a bachelor's degree and skills in the area related to the panel.
Council Member Garcia general requirements for applicants:
• Applicants should be transparent, can communicate with the Council and with the public, who is committed to the work ahead and has the ability of getting along with people.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzanarez., seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to table Item No. 10 and bring back to council for review and approval with the option of an application process for candidates. Motion passed unanimously.
At 8:59 p.m. Mayor Ureña and Council Member Manzanarez recuse themselves and leave the council chambers.
ITEM NO.11 RECEIVE AND FILE CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF LOCAL RECALL PETITIONS SEEKING REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS UREÑA AND
MANZANAREZ AND DICUSS SETTING THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR THE RECALL.
City Attorney Campos explained that the petition to remove both Mayor Ureña and Council Member Manzanarez were verified, certified and qualify for the ballot. City Attorney explained the following: the City Clerk had submitted the Certificate of Sufficiency and that the only action required today by the City Council was to set the date for the Special Election for the recall; the City has 14 days to call the election starting on December 6' and ending on December 20t; in the event that the Council does not make a decision within the 14-day period then by State Law, the decision would be made by the County; if the Council should call the Special Election, the first available date would be March 5" and it would allow the consolidation of the Special Election with State Primary Elections, making it more cost effective to the City as the cost would spread out with Statewide elections; however, if the Council does not make a decision, then the Special Election would not be able to consolidate with the Statewide election.
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Rebecca Lemon, Maritza Hurtado, Jesus Solano, Liliana Hernandez, Diana Nuricumbo, Jordana Selwick and Josie Felix.
City Manager Colio-Warren had concerns regarding the validation of signatures which reside under the responsibility of the City Clerk, for that matter the City Manager under the guidance of the City Attorney, asked the County to validate the signatures stating the following three reasons:
• The City of Calexico has a new City Clerk.
• Lack of city staff members.
• Perception of questionable validation by the City Clerk.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to have the Special Recall Election on March 5, 2024. Motion fails with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Moreno, Garcia
NOES: Romo
ABSEBT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney Campos made clarification stating that Government Code requires to have a minimum of three affirmative votes to pass the resolution because it's a five member council, with two affirmative votes there is no action on the motion.
Council Member Garcia asked Mayor Pro Tem Romo to reconsider her vote and approve the motion and set the date for the Special Election on March Sh and save the City a considerable amount of money.
Lindsy Dale, Imperial County Register of Voters, explained that if the motion did not pass and a resolution to have the Special Election on March 5' was not provided to her office by Friday the 8t" of December by 5:00 p.m., the special recall election would not be consolidated with county and statewide elections. Ms. Dale stated the importance of consolidating the Special Election with county elections, which has an opportunity to save the city some money, and therefore the city would only pay a fraction of the cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo stated the citizens of Calexico deserve a Special Election by itself, so they have time to think about their vote, and her decision regarding Item No. 11 was final.
FUTURE AGENDA TEMS
Council Member Garcia urged Mayor Pro Tem Romo to reconsider her vote and have a special council meeting before Friday, December 8, 2024 and sign the resolution.
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Council Member Moreno asked Ms. Linsey Dale how much the special election would cost the city if it does not consolidate with the state and county wide elections on March 5, 2024.
Ms. Lindsy Dale gave an estimate considering the last countywide election that ended up costing about $6 per voter; therefore the city would be looking at a price tag of about $125,000.00.
Council Member Moreno made a motion to have a special meeting on Friday, December 8, 2024, motion fails due to lack of second.
City Manager Colio-Warren stated that in order to have a special meeting on Friday the agenda would need to be posted 24 hours prior to the meeting and suggested having the meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday the 8th, , 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council member Moreno to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Raul Urena, 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 24TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024 AT 6:00 PM 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.
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the special meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez.
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Council Member Moreno led those present in prayer.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Ureña to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES.
No public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Authorize City manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services with BCG Beauchaine Consulting Group, LLC in the Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 to assist the City with Grant Application to the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program; Adoption of Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) - CV1 Public Services - Subsistence Payments Program Updated Guidelines. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
FACILITY FOR ASSISTING ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MIGRANTS.
The following persons provided public comments to the city council: Jesus Solano, Enrique Luna, Maritza Hurtado, and Joseph Guilin.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 3. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Urena
NOES: Moreno, Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 4 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. RATIFYING AND DECLARING LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE JANUARY 22, 2024 RAIN EVENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 4. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZE THE HOLT GROUP, INC. TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
The following persons provided public comments to the city council: Jesus Solano.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 5. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Urena. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Gloria 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 3RD 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 5:35 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.
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated an emergency item needed to by added to close session.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to add emergency item. Motion passed unanimously.
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, Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
City of Calexico v. The Housing Authority of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court case No. ECU003183
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The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:45 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 special meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Ureña led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Ana Solorio and Council Member Raul Urena 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
City Attorney Campos stated that two recommended items should be moved to Future Agenda, Item No. 20 and Item No. 21.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the amended agenda and move Item No. 20 and Item No. 21 for Future Agenda Items. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Official Visit - Sister Cities Agreement between the City of Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico and City of Calexico, California, USA.
The Agreement presented to the Mayor of Arizpe, Sonora Ms. Alma Isela Medina Maldonado.
Mr. Guillermo Hernandez, Representative of California State Senator Steve Padilla, also presented a recognition to Ms. Media Maldonado.
4. Proclamation in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
The Proclamation was presented to Guadalupe Quintero by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez.
5. Proclamation Declaring April 2, 2024 as "World Autism Awareness Day" and the Month of April as "Autism Awareness Month"
Proclamation was presented to Gloria Brambila.
6. Proclamation Declaring April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week.
Proclamation was presented to Library Manager Lizeth Legaspi.
7. Mayoral Recognition to Felix and Soledad Meza.
Mayor Gloria Romo presented Recognition to Felix and Soledad Meza.
8. Mayoral Recognition to C.P.A.A. SoCal Elite Soccer Team.
Mayor Romo presented Recognition to the SoCal Elite Soccer Team.
9. Presentation by Viridiana Rosales - Small Business Development Center.
Viridiana Rosales provided brief presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez, Jesse Garcia, Loli Mercado Torres, Armando Martinez, Karim Flores, Irene Romero, Maria Coronado, Leslie Lara, Jocelin Moreles, Alice Augusta, Katie Luna and Andy Garcia.
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City Clerk received via email and read comments by the following persons: Alice Augusta, and Katie Luna.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio-Warren requested to give her report at the end of the meeting.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, reported on the following: congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department on the Easter Event at Crummit Park; invited the community to the first commission's regular meeting on April 10, 2024.
Roxanna Pacheco, Community Services Commission, gave a brief report regarding the Utility Box Program.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Romo to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from February 10, 2024 to February 23, 2024 and City salaries from February 10, 2024 to February 23, 2024; Warrants from February 24, 2024 to March 8, 2024 and City salaries from February 24, 2024 to March 8, 2024; Authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services between the City of Calexico and Dynamic Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $149, 925.40 for Construction Management, Geotechnical and Inspection Services for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park-Phase 1: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to purchase Equipment for the Fire Department with Reimbursable Funds Awarded by the Community Benefit Grant Program; Authorizing the City's participation in the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program WORK-E.S.E. Subsidized Employment Project. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF POLICE CHIEF AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 15. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez., Urena, Garcia
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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16. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THREE (3) 2024 FORD F-150 XL 2WD SUPERCAB IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,574.40 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT - PARKS AND STREET DIVISION FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP UNDER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT 091521-NAF COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 16. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 ADRIAN C. CORDOVA PARK - PHASE
A. AWARD BID PROPOSAL FROM ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF S690,014.00.
B. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,014.00 FOR ADRIAN C. CORDOVA PARK - PHASE 1.
C. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NOT-TO ECEED $69,001.40 (10% OF ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. BASE BID) PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 17. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF
CORRECTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW HOURS OF TRAFFIC METERS. AMENDMENT AMENDING ORDINANCES 10.24 PARKING, AND 10.28 METERS.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 18. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Urena
NOES: Moreno, Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 19 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PROPOSED AMBULANCE FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT.
City Manager Colio-Warren requested Item No. 19 be tabled so Acting Chief Ainza could explain the item at a later council meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Urena to table Item No. 19. Motion passed unanimously.
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FUTURE AGENDA
City Manager Colio-Warren requested a special meeting for Wednesday April 10, 2024 to address an MOU between San Diego State University regarding Carnegie Library; and Acting Chief Ainza's presentation of proposed Ambulance Fee Schedule Adjustment.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez motioned to include a resolution for "Ceasefire in Gaza" for the next regular meeting, seconded by Council Member Urena.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 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 17T" 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.
CLOSED SESSON - 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 person provided public comments to the City Council: Teri Nava.
City Clerk received via email and read comments by the following persons: Pedro Zarzoti, Aaron Garcia, Hector Gerardo, Ivan Ho
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned 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: 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Juan Jose Garcia Verdugo vs. City of Calexico
United States District Court Southern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-1418-RSH-LR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 2 JULY 17, 2024
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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) One (1) Potential Case
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:53 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 meeting to order at 6:55 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
Council Member Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Supervisor Escobar led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Eduardo Ceceña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, council did not finalize the close session items and will reconvene to close session at the end of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Campos reported per staff recommendation to table Item No. 13 and bring it back at a future meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the agenda and table Item No. 13 and bring back at a future meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS.
7. Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb.
Edward Quinones provided brief presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Ben Horton, Jesus Escobar, Joseph Guilin and Joong Kim.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Contreras reported on the following items: a fire in the downtown area, the Public Works Department will be fencing that area, as well as the old Chamber of Commerce Building; Hearthstone Development Town Hall meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 5:30p.m.; Fire Station #2 Town Hall meeting at William Moreno Junior High School scheduled for August 12, 2024, pending approval; asked the Finance department to expedite the process for the purchase of a new fire engine with ARPA funds; three promotions to Sergeants; the purchase order for the twenty-four (24) LED lights for Daniel Guttierrez Field has already been done; Public Works manager reached out to Air Pollution Control for potential funds for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park; working on the City Manager's weekly report which will be posted online.
COMMISSIONER REPORT
Guadalupe Espino from the Library Board of Trustees reported on the following items: announced their next meeting will be on July 29, 2024; working closely with Library Manager Legaspi regarding Library programs such as summer reading program, lunch at the Library, and family CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE |4 JULY 17, 2024
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: invited the community to participate in the Library programs; requested not to go dark in August 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno had no reports.
Council Member Legaspi reported on the following items: attended a meeting with Mayor Garcia and stakeholders of the Chamber of Commerce and are working on an MOU; attended a Commissioner's swearing in the morning; working with community members regarding the clean- up of 3rd Street and the abandoned Fiesta Restaurant building area.
Mayor Garcia reported the following items: met with supervisor Escobar and new Acting City Manager, regarding available resources from the county; met with Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and other Mayors, addressing the unhoused issues and coming up with strategies for a countywide plan; met with community members and Acting City Manager regarding concerns and questions the community members had; stated that the meetings will now have translation services.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of 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; Repeal and Replace Resolution No. 2024-40 - Amend Name and Title(s). Approval of Resolution of the Calexico Financing Authority Authorizing Investment of Funds in the State Treasure's Local Agency Investment Fund; Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Departmental Records as per the City's Records Retention and Destruction Policy. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 11 ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,232.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT THE COMMINITY CENTER.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 11 and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM NO. 12 ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFIYING THE GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,712.20, ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND AUTHORIZE ACTING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANTAGREEMENTS AND ANY DOCUMENTS)
RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT (CTFGP) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 12 and was seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL TO TRAVEL TO ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA,
MEXICO BY MAYOR PRO TEM MORENO FOR THE OFFICIAL SIGNING OF THE
SISTERHOOD REAFFIRMING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENSENADA
FROM THE STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES
AND THE CITY OF CALEXICO FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 14 but with the instruction that no city funds or resources will be used. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Romo
NOES: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tylenda requested the following: for the City Attorney to put together an informational item regarding the unhoused population, current ordinances, current process or protocol for handling this issue; informational item regarding traffic study made in 2017 by ICTC and Caltrans regarding traffic flow on Imperial Avenue and Cesar Chavez Boulevard and see how the city can address traffic and congestion at the West Port of Entry area.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested the following: an update on the transportation hub on Third Street; update on the air conditioning units at the Carnegie Library; update on repaving the Camarena Library; requested more input from commissioners.
Mayor Garcia also requested update on traffic study made by ICTC and Caltrans for traffic mitigation, and traffic control expenditures; he reminded the community of the Town Hall for Fire Station No. 2 on August 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Legaspi request an update on the fencing of the burnt property on Third Street.
The City Council adjourned to close session at 8:01 p.m.
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The City Council reconvened from close session at 9:14 p.m.
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 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 2 DAY OF OCTOBER 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 PM
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:
No public comments for closed session.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:32 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
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Cal. Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Case No. LA-CE-1682-M Calexico Municipal Employee Association v. City of Calexico
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Cal. Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Case No. LA-CE-1714-M Service Employees International Union Local 221 v. City of Calexico
4. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, Inc. v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003541
5. 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
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager and Interim City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:45 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 meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moren
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tylenda led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led those present in the Mission Statement.
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INVOCATION
Council Member Legaspi 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 Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve and move Item No. 20 to be the first item for discussion as Item No. 15A and Item No. 15 to be Item No. 15B. Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney stated a request was made for consideration of the city council to add an emergency item to the agenda, the temporary suspension on the collection of parking meter fees and rates until the city does further evaluation. Council agreed to include the emergency item and put it after Item No. 15A.
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation Designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Postponed to a later date.
8. Presentation by Small Business Development Center.
A Mayoral Recognition was presented to Carlos Olguin.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARENCES
Council member Legaspi asked for a moment of silence for Jose "Pepe" Soberanes.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Arturo Medina Sr., Gilberto Manzanarez, Joong Kim, Raul Urena, Eric Taylor, Luis Castro, and Victor Rocha.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Contreras reported on the following items: stated he spoke with HR and Chief Orozco regarding streamlining process for Public Safety; waiting for direction of Council Member Tylenda on specifics of forensic audit the she requested; working on the Airport clean up as requested by Mayor Garcia; spoke with Risk Management on the ten (10) travel trailers to be added to the list of surplus items so they can be sold eventually; update on delinquent business license program; reported the New River Project that is about 75 to 80 percent complete; reported CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 OCTOBER 2, 2024
the school district lowered their impact fees and that helps with future development and projects coming to the city; congratulated the new hires to the City; Carnegie Library is complete; new software for the City Clerk's Office that will make minutes available online and explained that YouTube has transcription of audio to text as well; reported no reservations for hall rentals are being accepted at the Recreation Department due to lack of personnel; commissioner Pat Urena is requesting funding from ARPA for the Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade; update on Cordova Park; update on Gutierrez Park; requested that the Finance Department provide monthly financial status reports instead of quarterly, in order to be more transparent; update on Fire Station No. 2, is about 95% complete.
Council Member Legaspi requested an update on the cannabis dispensary. Acting City Manager stated they are waiting for direction from council to move forward with HDL and code enforcement has checked several businesses and provided letters of violation.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
The following Commissioners provided a status report: Ben Horton, Economic Development/Financial Advisory Commission, reported that Mayor Pro Tem Moreno provided him certain facts regarding overspending by the City, which is spending around $20 million dollars and only taking in about $17 million, putting the city in a deficit; met with Acting City Manager regarding bringing in the private sector; the importance of having council meeting minutes; had a call to the FPPC and was referred to the attorney general and is working with him to move forward on certain action that may have to take in reference; is working with the one that appointed him and the one that is giving him the information on the city council. Patricia Urena, Community Services Commission, reminded the public that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; there will be a Trunk O' Treat event at the Wellness Center on October 31s; the commission will be having a meeting on November 13 and will discuss the Adopt a Park Application process; they are working on the bylaws; on the graffiti removal at the Community Center; revising all the policies including the naming of the parks. Jesus Solano, Community Services Commission, stated that he along with a group of volunteers, Calexico Alliance Group, are in the process of finishing Alex Cordova park; they will be removing graffiti from Nosotros park and the Community Center.
Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District, thanked Commissioner Solano and the volunteers for cleaning the downtown area; Robert Gronich, Business Improvement District, stated that he is seeing progress on cleanup efforts in downtown; provided a presentation regarding the increase of the parking meters, he stated that customers are not happy and are spending less time in downtown, the commission recommends that council rescind the parking meter increase and return to previous rates and also to suspend the parking meter fees between November 1 and December 31" in order to help businesses in downtown Calexico recover from the negative impact caused by the rate increase.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Legaspi reported on the following items: meeting with Council Member Tylenda and School Superintendent in reference to the school impact fees; attended the Go Green event; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE |5 OCTOBER 2, 2024
attended the Coffee International event at the Camarena Memorial Library; attended the League of Cities Division Meeting and congratulated Mayor Garcia for being elected President of the League of Cities Imperial County Division.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reported on the following items: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month; stated that the school district did lower their fees but unless we work on the service area plan things cannot be put in place; need to work on the Housing Element; the cannabis dispensaries rules and regulations; Rockwood Plaza EV station; stated the City has never had an economic development strategy other than a few councilmembers wanting to have a Chamber of Commerce; mentioned the importance of having a Chamber of Commerce; stated that the City does not have a Project Review Committee and is important to have one for the new projects coming into the City; and stated that the city needs to hire a real City Manager, that knows what is happening and has experience with municipality issues, especially working with millions and millions of dollars.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: she is working together with Council Member Legaspi and Chief Orozco on an item regarding a downtown unit to serve businesses and the unhoused population and an item regarding the meters; and reported on working with the Unified School District in the reduction of school user fees from $10.28 to $7.12 and is looking forward to continue working with the school district.
Council Member Romo stated she has received messages from residents regarding the water rates and thanked the commissioners on their reports.
Mayor Garcia thanked the commissioners for their reports; shared that last week at the ICTC meeting it was approved through the Coordinated Border Infrastructure (CBI funding project identification and recommendation that the City of Calexico was actually awarded for their 2nd Street All American Canal Bridge replacement project for $2,000,000.00, to repair the bridge; he attended the inauguration of the new Mayor of the City of Mexicali; he attended a reception at the White House celebrating Spanish Heritage Month; shared he was elected as President of the League of Cities for the Imperial County Division and looks forward working with them; and attended a meeting with the Chief of Police and the District Attorney's Office, to talk to the downtown business owners and community members on how to improve the safety downtown area as well as the whole community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority Minutes for Meetings of May 28, 2024, June 7, 2024, June 12, 2024, July 25, 2024, and September 4, 2024; Warrants from July 27, 2024 to August 9, 2024 and City Salaries from July 27, 2024 to August 9, 2024 ; Warrants from August 10, 2024 to August 23, 2024 and City Salaries from August 10, 2024 to August 23, 2024; Warrants from August 24, 2024 to September 6, 2024 and City Salaries from CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 6 OCTOBER 2, 2024
August 24, 2024 to September 6, 2024; Approval of the Job description for an In-House City Attorney; Approve the City of Calexico Five (5) Year Program Projects 2023-2028 for Road Projects to be funded by Imperial County Transportation Authority (LSA) Sales tax Revenue Bond. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 15A (ITEM NO.20) 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 ACTIONSRELATING THERETO.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Bertha Carreno, Alexis Rangel, Jesus Solano, Julio Rocha, Yolanda Cunningham, Arturo Medina, Astrid Calderas, Victor Rocha, Gilberto Manzanarez, Joong Kim, Karla Ibarra, Liliana Hernandez, Leticia Aldana Cota, Ruben Lopez, Maria Rios, Luis Castro
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to not approve Item No. 15A (Item No.20). Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. No vote on the motion. Mayor Garcia requested a 5-minute break.
Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
EMERGENCY ITEM: CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE ON DOWN TOWN METER OPERATIONS.
City Attorney Campos explained that the emergency item is for council to consider the temporary suspension of collection of parking fees until the city conducts further study.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Francisco Rashid, Armando Banuelos, Joong Kim, and Jonathan Rangel.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to temporarily suspend until further notice. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Romo
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 15B APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UN- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 7 OCTOBER 2, 2024
HOUSED OUTREACH TEAM (U-HOST) WITH THE CALEXICO POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Joong Kim, Jonathan Rangel, Carmen Estrada and Liliana Hernandez.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 15B. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m. for a half hour. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 16 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION NO, 2024-_ AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CALEXICO AND MAM CORPORATION FOR SECURITY ALARM
MANAGEMENT.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve Item No.
16. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER TO PUREAIR FILTRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,340.00 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ABSORBENT MEDIA FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND EASTSIDE RESERVOIR.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No.
17. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND MARCO ANTONIO MADRIGAL CAMARENA, JR. FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN +/- 0.50- ACRE PORTION OF THE 6T STREET LOCATED WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EMERSON AVENUE AND 6T" STREET.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No. 18. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT (GRANT ST., CALEXICO ST., AND VAN DE GRAFF AVE.) FEDERAL PROJECT NO.
CML-5168 (036) AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SENF THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Joong Kim.
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Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No.
19. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. for a half hour. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 21 APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LEGASPI TO THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD.
Council Member Legaspi appointed Rosie Reisin to the Police Advisory Board.
ITEM NO. 22 ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,300.00
TO PURCHASE DESKTOP COMPUTERS, A LAPTOP, DRINKING FOUNTAIN
REPLACEMENT AND ALARM SYSTEM REPAIRS FOR THE CARNEGIE
TECHNOLOGY CENTER.
Motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve Item No.
22. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 23 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: ADOPT-A-GREEN AREA PROGRAM. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEGASPI)
Public Works Manager Falomir gave a brief update on the program.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Jesus Solano.
ITEM NO. 24 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: RENOVATION TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2 - REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT. (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM MORENO)
Acting City Manager Contreras gave a brief status update.
ITEM NO. 25 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: THE HOLT GROUP, INC. AGREEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER TYLENDA)
Acting City Manager Contreras gave a brief update.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Joong Kim.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Council Member Tylenda requested the following items: informational item regarding the demolition of the old Tortas and Beer building on Cesar Chavez; budget amendment for the contract City Attorney position; informational item on CBDG grant status and backup; together with Recreation Manager Gerardo, explore the possibility of using the Community Center kitchen as commissary for small businesses to generate revenue; informational item and update from Chief Orozco regarding dates and noticing efforts for the alarm system.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested the following items: proclamation for the next meeting for Domestic Violence Awareness Month; update on airport hangar, Rodriguez Park and travel trailers; MOU with Vincent Memorial.
Council Member Legaspi requested the following items: set up a date and time with the attorney in reference to the Chamber of Commerce MOU; look into the complaints regarding the need for speedbumps on 1100 block of CN Perry in front of Cordova Park.
Mayor Garcia requested the following items: update on donations/contributions received for Tree lighting and Christmas Parade or maybe looking into ARPA money; start cleaning the former Rosa's Plain Food location at the airport in order to attract more businesses to the area.
Council Member Romo requested a report from the Police Department regarding traffic control for the Christmas Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 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:
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: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney.
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221.
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Isidro Murillo v. City of Calexico
County of Imperial Superior Court Case No. ECU002683
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Cal. Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Case No. LA-CE-1714-M Service Employees International Union Local 221 v. City of Calexico
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 6:30 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A member of the public led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, and no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - Designating October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Proclamation was presented to Judi Pritchard and Christian Gamble.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the Consent Agenda with consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority Minutes for meeting of June 20, 2024 and June 26, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 ADOPT A BUDGET RESOLUTION FY 2024-25 AUTHORIZING THE
ADDITION OF A FULL-TIME IN-HOUSE CITY ATTORNEY AND FUND ALLOCATION WITHIN THE SAME DEPARTMENT.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Yolanda Cunningham.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Garcia, to approve Item No.
6. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND UNITED ENVIROMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,000.00 FOR DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES AL 311 CESAR BOULEVARD.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Julio Rocha.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Councilmember Legaspi to approve Item No. 7. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 8 RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2
A. AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGERTO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 AND 16 WITH A&N QUALITY BUILDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,956.00 FOR RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
B. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,126.00 FOR CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Gilberto Manzanarez.
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Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Garcia, to approve Item No.
8. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy City Clerk