AGENDA
ITEM
9 ALEXICO
AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
9 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 20, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager Upe
PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerke
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings December 20, 2023, April 10, 2024, April 22, 2024, July 22, 2024, November 6, 2024. ====: ============== ===========
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of December 20, 2023, April 10, 2024, April 22, 2024, July 22, 2024, November 6, 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 20, 2023, April 10, 2024, April 22, 2024, July 22, 2024, and November 6, 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 20, 2023, April 10, 2024, April 22, 2024, July 22, 2024, and November 6, 2024.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXCO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 AT 5:30 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Raul Ureña called the closed section 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: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Alejandra P. Rivera Valenzuela v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU002579
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 352 East First Street, Calexico CA
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers X, LLC
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
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The City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESOR
AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ureña called the open session portion of the regular meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez - arrived at 8:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEAGENCE
Javier Lopez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Moreno led those present in the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Pro Tem Mayor Romo led those present in payer.
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 a request that was made to the city council for consideration of adding an emergency item to the agenda, which is adopting a resolution designating the City Manager as the authorized agent for and on behalf of the City of Calexico on any applications to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve the agenda and include emergency Item No. 12A. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin, Peggy Matus, Rafael Ruiz, Patricia Urena, Arturo Jaime, Isabel Ureña, Leticia Cota, Victor Legaspi, Alma Romero, Belen Donato, Luis Castro, Angela Moreno and Jesus Solano.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren had no report.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, stated the commission met on November 8', and is requesting the commission meet more than four times a year.
Roxana Pacheco, Community Services Commission, reported on the Utility Box Project, and informed that the commission had made a final selection of nine artists.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Moreno congratulated City Staff for the organization of the Calexico Christmas Parade.
Council Member Garcia also commended city staff, volunteers, school district and participants that were involved in the parade and the event that followed; also asked for a moment of silence for Ricardo Servin.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo expressed her condolences to the Ricardo Servin family; congratulated everybody involved in the Christmas Parade; attended the Lithium Valley Electric Vehicle Equity ceremony and wished all residents a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 2024.
Mayor Ureña congratulated everyone on the Christmas Parade; stated the City had more than $500,000.00 in revenue in the last quarter of this administration.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager or Her 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. CML-5168(036) - Sidewalk Improvements on Grant Street, Calexico Street and Van de Graff; Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Donation from the Calexico Firefighter Association of a Dry Sauna to the Calexico Fire Department; Second Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting a Zone Text Amendment Amending Article II and Removing Article III Under Chapter 17.03 of the Calexico Code of Ordinances Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; Discussion and Potential CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE |4 DECEMBER 20, 2023
Direction Regarding a Change in Meeting Schedule for the Community Services Commission. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 9 DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL SELECTION OF ARTWORK AND ARTWORK LOCATION FOR THE UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT CYCLE II.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve Item No. 9.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,050,787.00 FOR THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. - CALEXICO REACH.
Public Works Department Director Sillas provided status report of the project.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romo to approve Item No.
10. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF MASTER CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 11.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL ROTATION POLICY.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano and Ramon Salcedo and Fernanda Vega.
Motion to was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 12. Motion passes unanimously.
EMERGENCY ITEM NO. 12A ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CALEXICO ANY APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 5 DECEMBER 20, 2023
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM ANY EXISTING OR FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 12A. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Ureña and Council Member Manzanarez recused themselves and leave the council chambers at 8:15 p.m.
ITEM NO. 13 DISCUSS SETTING THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR THE RECALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS UREÑA AND MANZANAREZ.
A. DISCUSS AND SELECT AN APPROPRIATE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR THE RECAL AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-:
B. IF THE COUNCIL SCHEDULES THE RECALL ELECTION, ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-_
City Attorney Campos indicated the available dates for the special recall election and stated that if council does not make a decision tonight, it will be made by the Imperial County Registrar of Voters, with a potential date of April 16, 2024.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Leticia Cota, Linsey Dale, Maritza Hurtado, Belen Donato, Jesus Solano, Alma Romero.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the date for the special recall election on April 16'h. ', 2024. Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ureña, Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 14 RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 2023.
Council received and filed the Community Services Commission Minutes.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Moreno requested the following items: update or presentation on the Electric Charging Station.
Council Member Garcia requested the following items: prioritize the town hall meeting for Fire Station No.2.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia, and passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Urena, Manzanarez
ABSTAIN: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 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 10'" DAY OF APRIL 2024 AT 4:00 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 - 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Urena
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Jonathan Rangel.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 4:07 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 Police Officers Association The City Council reconvened from close session at 4:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 2 APRIL 10, 2024
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 Pro Tem Manzanarez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Council Member Ureña led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Council Member Moreno led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Robert Hargreaves reported council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation Honoring the 116t Anniversary of the City of Calexico.
Proclamation read and presented by Interim Finance Director Fonseca.
3. Proclamation Honoring Acting Chief Ainza for His years of service with the City of Calexico.
Proclamation read and presented by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 4 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PROPOSED AMBULANCE FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS.
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City Manager Colio Warren requested Item No. 4 be tabled.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to table Item No. 4. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER URENA TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION.
Council Member Ureña appoints Esperanza Amial to the Personnel Commission
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez., to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 4:49 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 SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2024 AT 4:00 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.
OPEN SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Raul Ureña
ABSENT:
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno - arrived at 4:42 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Ureña led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Romo led those present in prayer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk received via email and read 16 comments, all in favor of tonight's resolution, by the following persons: Armando Romero, Alice Augusta who also submitted the official statement from Cardinal Robert Mcllroy, Carmina Ramirez., Alegna Granados, Salome Jackson, Katie Luna, Ismael Arvizu, Selena Meyer, Maria Coronado, Melissa Hisel, Christian Herrera, Rafael Roano, Dr. Luciano Mendoza, Juan Valencia, Giselle Mendoza, Jonathan Ramsey,
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Christian Herrera, Irene Romero, Mariana Aguilar, Joceline Moreles, Joseph Guilin, Megan Moreno, and Karim Flores.
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 RESOLUTION CALLING A FOR A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA, AN
END TO THE BLOCKADE OF CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN AID, RELEASE OF HOSTAGES,
AND CONDEMNING ANTISEMITIC, ANTI-PALESTINIAN, AND ISLAMOPHOBIC RHETORIC AND ATTACKS.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Ureña to approve Item No. 1 with modification to the resolution, which is to remove the small list of six points towards the end of the resolution. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia, Moreno
ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR MAY 8, 2024, 5:30 P.M.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Ureña to approve Item No. 2. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Ureña, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:49 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 SPECIAL SESSION FOR A TOWN HALL MEETING ON HEARTHSTONE DEVELOPMENT ON THE 22N" DAY OF JULY 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia called the meeting to order at 5:34 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.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the agenda. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARENCES
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Javier Gonzalez, Daniel Hernandez, Javier Jimenez, Jose Vargas, Ramon Cornejo, Diana Nuricumbo, Joong Kim, Sergio Licona, Daniel Hernandez., Natalie Herrera, Jose Hinojosa, Ernesto Chong, Miriam Ortega, Ismael Gomez., David Aguirre, Alex Perrone.
DISCUSSION ITEM
ITEM NO. 1 STATUS OF THE HEARTHSTONE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO (HEARTHSTONE) 2006 SPECIAL TAX BONDS TOWNHALL COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERNS.
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Discussion was held regarding the Hearthstone Development and Community Facilities District No. 2005- 1 of the City of Calexico (Hearthstone) 2006 Special Tax Bonds between members of the public, City Councilmembers, Acting City Manager and City Attorney's office.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:01 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 6™H DAY OF NOVEMBER 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
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Attorney Carlos Campos asked Council to add a close session item to the agenda, City of Calexico vs. the Housing Authority.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to add the close session item to the agenda. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
City Council adjourned 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: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager and Interim City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 6, 2024
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) Two (2) Potential Cases
5. 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 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 Moreno
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
ABSENT:
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ben Horton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ceseña led those present in prayer.
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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 staff requested to pull Item No. 7A and Item No. 16.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve the agenda and pull Items No. 7A and No. 16. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation - Farmworker Appreciation Week 2024.
Proclamation was presented by Mayor Gacia.
8. Presentation - Imperial County Public Works 3-Year Road Improvement Plan.
Mr. John Gay, Imperial County Public Works Department, provided brief presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARENCES
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Houssam Yousif, Yolanda Cunningham, Julio Rocha, Carmen Estrada, Arturo Medina.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Contreras reported on the following items: thanked all city employees for continuous hard work; final walk through for Fire Station No. 2; funds for new traffic study with assistance from Imperial County, LTA, and ICTC; business task force delivered violation notices, updating the business licenses; City Clerk's office received training regarding Civic Plus agenda management software; the City is moving forward with a Finance Director and has provided an offer to a Planning Director; possibility of speed bumps around Cordova Park area; thanked the volunteer groups cleaning the Veteran's Memorial and the downtown area.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
The following Commissioners provided a status report: Patricia Urena, Community Services Commission, stated the commission's next meeting is on November 13, 2024; Rodriguez Park update; Heber expansion project; Veteran's Memorial area clean up; Christmas Tree Lighting on November 15, 2024. Roxanna Pacheco, Community Services Commission, reported on the Mural Project for Cycle 8. Ben Horton, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Economic Development/Financial Advisory Commission, stated commissioners are doing a great job; suggested staff assist with callers who are interested in doing business in Calexico. Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District, requested to meet monthly instead of quarterly; requested a special meeting to discuss the parking meter fees.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reported on the following items: thanked commissioners for their reports; commented on Assembly Bill 2249 and Assembly Bill 2302.
Council Member Legaspi asked Acting City Manager if Scaroni Road by Dennys Restaurant can be fixed; expressed he would like to participate in the meeting regarding $8.5 million for the Heber Park project; he has received phone calls regarding sidewalks for people with disabilities and asked if Public Works Department can look into it; requested extra patrol at Cordova Park due to complaints; Veteran's Day event on November 11" at the Veteran's Memorial; attended a Halloween event at the Camarena Memorial Library; thanked the commissioners for their work.
Mayor Garcia reported the he attended the League of Cities Conference last month; suggested commissioners and new council members get training on Ethics, Brown Act and issues regarding public service; reported on funding requested to ITCT through the LTA to address traffic issues and traffic control, in which the City was able to secure $250,000.00; stated there will be no Christmas Parade this year only Christmas Tree Lighting.
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 December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, April 3, 2024, July 17, 2024, October 2, 2024, and October 22, 2024; Warrants from September 7, 2024 to September 19, 2024 and City Salaries from August 7, 2024 to September 19, 2024 ; Warrants from September 20, 2024 to October 3, 2024 and City Salaries from September 20, 2024 to October 3, 2024; Warrants from October 4, 2024 to October 17, 2024 and City Salaries from October 4, 2024 to October 17, 2024; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Execute the 2025 Lunch at the Library Program in the Amount of $11,544.00 and Authorize the Acting City Manager, Fiscal Agent or His Designee to Sign the Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Military Equipment Report. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENCIAL ACTION ITEMS
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ITEM NO. 15 ADPOT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,300.00 FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER CEILING TILE PROJECT.
The following person provided public comments to the council: Janette Martinez.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
15. Motion passed with the following votes:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 17 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RENOVATIONS TO CALEXICO FIRE STATION NO. 2.
The following person provided public comments to the council: Janette Martinez.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
17. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL (USBP) TO
REESTABLISH THE CALEXICO INVESTIGATIONS TEAM AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
18. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 19 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $531,007.52 FOR THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Karla Ibarra, and Jannette Martinez.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No.
19. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 20 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR SCARONI RAOD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STAE PROJECT NO. LPPSB1L-5168(034) AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
The following persons provided public comments to the council: Jannette Martinez and Ben Horton.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve Item No. 20. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Romo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Legaspi requested to the Acting City Manager to look into fixing Scaroni Road by Dennys Restaurant.
Mayor Garcia requested a plan to restructure the entire business license process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy City Clerk