AGENDA
ITEM
6 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 18, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager Ae
PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings November 1, 2023, February 21, 2024, March 13, 2024, March 20, 2024, December 4, 2024. ==============================
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of November 1, 2023, February 21, 2024, March 13, 2024, March 20, 2024, December 4, 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 November 1, 2023, February 21, 2024, March 13, 2024, March 20, 2024, December 4, 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 November 1, 2023, February 21, 2024, March 13, 2024, March 20, 2024, December 4, 2024.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER 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 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Urena called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Urena
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
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: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney, Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Calexico Municipal Employee Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC. vs. City of Calexico
US District Court, Southern District of California, Case No. 3:21-cv-02097-L-RBM
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Olugrenga Solomon-Oduyale, et al. vs. City of Calexico
4. COFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED 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 6:33 p.m.
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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 6:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Raul Ureña
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Javier Moreno
VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gloria Romo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Moreno led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Urena led those present in the Mission Statement.
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 Mayor Urena, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve the agenda and table Item No. 17 for the next meeting. Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: Garcia, Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney Campos requested to include an emergency item that came in after the posting of the agenda.
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Motion was made Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to include the emergency item as Item No. 14.1. Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Campos also requested a correction to Item No. 8 - the amount in the agreement between the City and City Engineer Guillermo Sillas.
Motion was by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adopt the correction on Item No. 8. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Rebeca Lemon, Hortencia Armendariz, Jose Luis Contreras, Oscar Pesqueira, Peggy Matus, Rosie Fernandez Reisen, Sal Pum, Patricia Urena and Christopher Velasquez.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren provided a report on the following: travel trailers at Fire Station No. 2; update on Heber Park; Zoom meetings not being available.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Robert Gronich, Business Improvement District (BID), stated he is in favor of removing the Promenade at Rockwood Avenue; does not want to levy any fees yet until the BID has a viable working plan.
Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District (BID), requested that Rockwood Avenue be reopened; stated that businesses have lost around 50% of their revenue.
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, stated their next regular meeting will be on November ", and invited the community to attend; the agenda will include the cleanup of parks, playgrounds, the use of facilities by Vincent Memorial High School, and recreational programs.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Loli Mercado Torres.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Manzanarez reported on the following: attended meeting regarding the Opioid Crisis; attended the opening for Fire Station No. 1; attended the Lithium Valley Community Meeting; attended ribbon cutting ceremony for the 60-unit affordable Cielo Grande housing project with Mayor Urena, City Manager Colio Warren and Council Member Garcia.
Council Member Moreno reported on the following: visited Fire Station No. 2 and requested a plan of action for the remodeling; reopen downtown (Rockwood Avenue) and put the Promenade on hold.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo reminded the public that on Sunday, November 5'h the festival will be held at Cordova Park and thanked City Manager Colio Warren for her report.
Council Member Garcia expressed concern with the current situation at the council meeting; requested that any decision regarding the citizens voicing their concerns go to the Council first; expressed that he did not CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 NOVEMBER 1, 2023
review or was consulted when the decision was made on the appointment of Police Commissioner Rodriguez, apologized to Ms. Torres and her family.
Mayor Ureña gave direction to City Manager Colio Warren to reapply for the downtown project to the Clean California in March 2024, which will be a new cycle.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Temporary Urgency Ordnance Adopting Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy; Ordnance Adopting Calexico Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy; Authorize City Manager to Purchase One (1) 801H Simplex and Two (2) 800 Simplex Drive Plunger Pumps for the Waste water Treatment Plant in the Amount of $109,000.00 from Carter Pump; Approval of Employment Agreement Between the City of Calexico and Guillermo Sillas as Public Works Director/City Engineer of the City of Calexico for a Three-Year Term Beginning in November 2, 2023; Approval of Employment Agreement Between the City of Calexico and Francisco Barba as Planning & Building Director of the City of Calexico for a Three-Year Term beginning in November 13, 2023; Approval of Interim Police Chief Employment Agreement with Armando Orozco; Second Reading by Title only and Adoption of an Ordinance for a Zone Text Amendment to Section
17.03.140 of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow carports within the Established Front yard Setback of Residential Zones. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 12 2023-24 1ST QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2023-23 BUDGETS.
Sandra L. Fonseca provided status report in both English and Spanish.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Mayor Ureña, to approve Item No. 12 with an amendment to finance the water pumps with the $170,000.00 from the General Fund and on the next meeting make a decision regarding the Promenade using the Essential Workers Fund leftover money.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13 APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL OF ONE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER TO THE CALEXICO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.
The following persons applied for the Calexico Housing Authority Commission: Gloria Tovar.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the appointment of Gloria Tovar. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.
The following persons provided public comments to the Council: Patricia Urena.
Motion was made by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to appoint Christina Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
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14.1 APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMSSION.
Council Member Garcia appointed Jose Jesus Iñiguez to the Community Services Commission.
ITEM NO 15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23- DECLARING 2.32 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 352 FIRST STREET (APN 058-530-001) AS SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZE
THE INITIATION OF THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SURPLUS LAND ACT.
Francisco Barba provided a brief presentation.
Motion to approve was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 15. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Moreno to extend meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF A DRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND MARCO PARKING FOR A PORTION OF WEST 6TH STREET LOCATED WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EMMERSON AVENUE AND WEST 6T STREET.
Francisco Barba provided a brief presentation.
Motion was made by Mayor Ureña, seconded by Council Member Manzanarez to approve Item No. 16.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: Garcia, Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 18 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATION SITE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND COMITE CIVICO DEL VALLE, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION AT 411 5TH STREET, CALEXICO CA.
The following persons provided public comments to the Council: Jesus Solano and Jesus Flores.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Romo, seconded by Mayor Ureña to approve Item No. 18. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Romo, Manzanarez
NOES: Garcia, Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Council Member Manzanarez requested to start planning the Townhall meeting for Fire Station No. 2.
Mayor Pro Tem Romo requested a report regarding the Business Improvement District Committee; a report on traffic control; and the Christmas Parade.
Council Member Moreno requested an update on Rodriguez Park.
Council Member Garcia requested to have the town hall scheduled; a meeting with Vincent Memorial High School to discuss a plan where they contribute to the maintaining and upkeep of the facility.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Moreno, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:59 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 REGULAR SESSION ON THE 21ST OF FEBRUARY 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Jesus Solano.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:40 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXITING LITIGATION
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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXITING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Calexico Unified School District v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU001685
5. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One (1) Potential Case
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:38 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:41 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.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Garcia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Ureña 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 there is a correction to agenda Item No. 17 regarding the title on the resolution that was initially attached incorrectly cited the bargaining unit, which should read Calexico Management.
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the agenda and move the presentations to the end before Item No. 28 and limit Council Member comments to two minutes per member.
Motion passed unanimously
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Lunar New Year 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez provided presentation in English and Mayor Romo in Spanish.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Norma Aguilar, Leticia Cota, Claudia Zambada, Beatriz Mancilla, Karla Flores, Gabriela Vazquez, Jesus Solano, Supervisor Jesus Escobar, and Manuel Rojas.
Mayor Romo read an invitation from Ayuntamiento de Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico.ty of Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren stated she had no report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Urena thanked the citizens for expressing their concerns regarding public safety/emergency services; attended meeting with Caltrans who requested the finalized Border Traffic Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez expressed his concern with public safety; requested an update regarding police staffing.
Council Member Moreno requested the City prioritize the Police and Fire Departments; clean the downtown area; and fix the roads.
Mayor Romo congratulated the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community on the Lunar New Year.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
Blanca Morales, reported on the following items: met with some owners of the buildings in downtown regarding maintaining and sustaining their buildings.
Patricia Ureña reported on the following items: special meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024; meeting between Vincent Memorial High School and City of Calexico regarding the use of Rodriguez Park; volunteer services project for parks; stated all parks are depleted and playgrounds are broken; working on an ordinance to meet every other month.
Roxanna Pacheco reported on the following items: Black and White Exhibit; Lunar New Year event; attended SDSU's event on how to connect the Imperial Valley and Art.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Warrants from December 2, 2023 to December 15, 2023 and City Salaries from December 2, 2023 to December 15, 2023; Warrants from December 16, 2023 to December 29, 2023 and City Salaries from December 16, 2023 to December 29, 2023; Warrants from December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024 and City Salaries from December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024; Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for La Birrieria Red Tacos #1, 900 West Birch Street, Ste. 5,6,7,8, Calexico CA 92231; Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Hampton Inn Calexico, 2501 Scaroni Avenue, Calexico CA 92231; Approval of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Cachanillas Tacos and Cheves, 1101 Paulin Avenue, Calexico CA, 92231; Adopt a Resolution 2024- Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Management Association (CMA) for the Term Beginning July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023; Introduction and Second Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting a Zone Text Amendment Amending Sections 17.01.900 and 17.11.200 and Adding Chapter 17.21 to Title 17 of the Calexico Code of Ordinances Related to Cottage Food Operations; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Right-of-Way Contract, Certificate of Occupancy, Easement Deed and Certificate of Acceptance to the State of California Department of Transportation for the Continuation of Construction of State Route 98 Improvements; Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Order to Parkson Corporation in the Amount of $128,164.75 for Reconditioning of the Bar Screen Located at Wastewater Treatment Plant; Authorize City Manager to Issue Purchase Order to D & H Water System in the Amount of $49,206.54 for the Annual Chlorine System Maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant and Eastside Water Reservoir; Adopt a Resolution No. 2024- Approving and Authorizing the Recording of the Right-Of-Way Deed Dedicating a Right of Way from the Remington Development Project Along McK inley Street to the City of Calexico for Public Use and Finding the Action Exempt CEQA. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 23 PRESENTATION OF 2023-24 SECOND QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ TO AMEND THE 2023-24 BUDGET.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Norma Aguilar:
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 23.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 24 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024_ APPROVING REALLOCATION REQUEST OF $25,000.00 FROM THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGB) Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 24. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 25 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR ADRIAN C. CORDOVA MEMORIAL PARK - PHASE I AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Carmen Estrada.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 25.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 26 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE PROPOSED ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MIGRANT ASSISTANCE PLAN TO BE FUNDED BY A $2,000,000.00 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - OFFICE OF EQUITY.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Moreno to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. for one hour. Motion passed unanimously.
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Victor Legaspi, Jesus Solano, Blanca Morales, Josie Felix, Maritza Hurtado, Rebecca Lemon and Leticia Cota.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m. for one hour. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez, seconded by Council Member Urena to approve Item No. 26.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Urena
NOES: Garcia, Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 27 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST A TITLE REPORT AND APPRAISAL IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FOR TWO CITY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD STREET AND HEBER AVENUE (APN#058-484-002 AND 058- 484-003).
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Heidi Gutierrez, Jesus Solano, and Maritza Hurtado.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 27.
Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Romo, Manzanarez, Garcia, Urena
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 28 ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_ APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 24-25 A AND B OF THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve Item No. 28.
Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Motion was made by Council Member Urena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to table the presentations.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:50 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 SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 13 DAY OF MARCH 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 6:04 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 Pro Tem Manzanarez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Romo led those present in prayer.
City Manager Colio Warren acknowledged that City Attorney Campos was participating via teleconference call for any questions raised by Council.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Mayor Pro Tem Manzanarez to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
No public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Approve the Elimination of the Executive Assistant Position and Addition of an Administrative Assistant Position in the Fire Department Organizational Structure. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALEXICO APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM BUDGET ACT 2022/23 SEC. 19.56 ITEM # (6)(1)(U) $12,500,000.00 TO THE CITY FOR THE NEW RIVER PARKWAY.
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve Item No. 2. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Garcia to adjourn meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 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 20™# OF MARCH 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
Council Member: Raul Urena
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/ SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association
2. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Exposure to litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One (1) Potential Case
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title Chief of Police
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Romo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Camilo Garcia
Council Member: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Raul Ureña
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Gilberto Manzanarez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Romo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
Council Member Garcia led those present in reciting the Mission Statement Pledge.
INVOCATION
Council Member Ureña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported the council met in closed session, direction was received, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Garcia to approve the agenda. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation on Declaration of Down Syndrome Day 2024.
Council Member Garcia presented the Proclamation.
6. Mayoral Recognition to Jesse Garcia for being an Exemplary Citizen.
Council Member Garcia presented mayoral recognition.
7. Mayoral Recognition to Christopher Cervantez Estrada for being a Star Athlete.
Mayor Romo presented mayoral recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Joseph Guilin, Linsey Dale, Olga Raggio, Isabel Ureña, Chris Mayne, Armando Martinez, Alejandro Hernandez, Jonathan Rangel, Rita Estrada, Rosie Fernandez- Reisen, Miriam Vega, Carmen Estrada, Esteban Ramos, and Liliana Hernandez.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Colio Warren reported on the following items: the 116" Anniversary of Calexico Celebration on Friday April 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.; and the construction on Fire Station No. 2 had started.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Patricia Ureña reported on the following: update on Adrian Cordova Park soccer field; requested joint meeting with Council and Community Services Commission regarding a strategic plan for parks.
Luis Castro reported on the following: attended meeting with Police Chief regarding traffic and the border crossing; provided brief update on their first commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Ureña reported on the following: met with Mayor Romo, the California Secretary of Transportation and the California Energy Commission regarding border crossing traffic; met with the Imperial County Transportation Commission and Supervisor Plancarte.
Council Member Moreno reported on the following: attended the Senior Citizen's Mardi Grass event; requested to have a full-time maintenance employee cleaning after these events.
Council Member Garcia reported on the following: attended the Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District meeting; requested updates on the new IV Healthcare District.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Council Member Moreno to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for meeting of September 6, 2023; Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 between the City of Calexico and the Holt Group, Inc. in the Amount of $18,000.00 for Labor Compliance Consulting Services for Renovation to Calexico Fire Station No. 2 for a Total Contract of $130,500.00; Adopt Resolution No. 2024- _Granting a Two-Year Extension with Conditions of Approval for a Vesting Tentative Map for the Subdivision of APN: 059-180-025 into 113 Parcels on an Approximately 18.49 Acre Site within the City of Calexico and finding the Action Exempt from CEQA; Authorize City Manager to Select the Responsible Quote and Proceed with the Purchase of Two (2) Fully Equipped Marked Police Patrol Vehicles for the Calexico Police Department. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR COLE BOULEVARD BETWEEN M.L. KING AVENUE AND BOWKER ROAD REHABILITATION FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STBGL-5168(035) AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
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Motion was made by Council Member Ureña, seconded by Mayor Romo to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
ITEM NO. 13 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SCAG 59T# ANNUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING - MAY 2, 2024 - MAY 3, 2024 IN PALM DESERT.
Motion was made by Mayor Romo, seconded by Council Member Ureña to keep the same delegates as the previous year, which is Mayor Romo as the delegate member and Council Member Garcia as an alternate member. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
ITEM NO. 14 - HEBER PARK EXPANSION PROJECT.
Public Works Manager Falomir provided an update.
FUTURE AGENDA TEMS
Mayor Romo requested a Mayoral Recognition for Felix and Soledad Meza.
Council member Moreno requested an update of the agreement with SDSU on the use of the Carnegie Library.
Council Member Garcia requested to bring an ordinance that addresses abandoned buildings and property damaged by fire that have not been cleaned up.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Romo to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Romo, Garcia, Moreno, Ureña
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manzanarez
ABSTAINED: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 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 4T DAY OF DECEMBER 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 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following person provided public comments to the City Council: Teri Nava.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:34 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City of Calexico vs. The Housing Authority of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU003183
3. CONFERRENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CDF No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07546
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CDF No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07547
5. 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 The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:32 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Camilo Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem: Javier Moreno
Council Member: Gloria Romo
Council Member: Victor Legaspi
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Deacon Gonzalez 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 staff requested to add an Emergency Item that was brought to the City after the posting of the agenda and needs immediate attention, and also a request to add a presentation.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve the agenda and add Emergency Item as Item No. 12A and a presentation as Item 6A. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
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PRESENTATIONS
6. Proclamation - Lunar New Year 2025
Mayor Garcia presented Proclamation in English and Council Member Romo in Spanish. 6A. Presentation of the Serie del Caribe Mexicali 2025.
Comite de Turismo de Mexicali provided presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following persons provided public comments to the City Council: Fausto Valenzuela, Alejandra Guerrero, Astrid Calderas, Monica Valdivia, Victor Rocha, Julio Rocha, Yolanda Cunningham and via email from Andres Hernandez.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Contreras reported on the following items: thanked City staff for their hard work; flyers where sent out for the Open House for Fire Station No. 2 scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024; met with Public Works staff regarding sidewalks and ADU's; visited the Calexico Airport Facility; Heber Park update; mentioned the speed bumps and Scaroni Road are on today's agenda under Information Items; update on stop signs on C.N. perry; thanked the volunteer groups that are cleaning and painting graffiti and vandalized areas.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Patricia Ureña reported on the following: thanked Public Works Manager Falomir for the hard work and listening to their concerns; met with Park Recreation Beautification and Volunteer Services Committee at Public Library; met with Acting City Manager, Council Member Legaspi, Supervisor Escobar and members of the community to discuss the Park Project. Joseph Guilin reported that they are working together with the Police Department regarding parking meters fees and schedules.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reported on the following: congratulated the Asian community on the Proclamation for Lunar New Year 2025; asked that the public continue to give their public comments at the meetings.
Council Member Legaspi reported on the following: visited the Calexico Airport with Acting City Manager; met with the Community Services Commissioners regarding Rodriguez Park and also working on other parks.
Mayor Garcia reported on the following: reminded the public about the Farmworkers Breakfast coming up; thanked the Comite de Turismo de Mexicali for the presentation; announced that he will be making the following donations from his discretionary fund: $100 to Kids in Badges, $100 to Friends of the Library and $300 for the Fire Station No. 2 for kitchen supplies.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following people provided public comments to the City Council: Victor Rocha, Yolanda Cunningham, Diana Nuricumbo, and Leticia Cota.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to approve only Item No. 7 and table Items No. 8 and No. 9 from the Consent Agenda: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority Minutes for Meetings of October 4, 2023, October 18, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 22, 2023, and November 20, 2024. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $631,514.00 FOR COLE BLVD. BETWEEN M.L. KING AVE.
AND BOWKER RD. REHABILITATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STLP-5168(035).
The following person provided public comments to the council: Diana Nuricumbo, and Jose Hinojosa.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Romo to table Item No. 10. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 11 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.
The following person provided public comments to the council: Victor Rocha and Alejandra Guerrero.
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve Item No. 11. Motion failed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Romo
NOES: Moreno, Legaspi
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF MASTER CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
EMERGENCY ITEM 12A APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE IMPERIAL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, (COUNTY) AND THE CITY OF CALEXICO FIRE DEPARTMENT, (SERVICE PROVIDER) AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_:
Motion was made by Council Member Romo, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve Emergency Item No. 12A.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Acting City Manager Contreras provided brief explanation on these items and skipped Item No. 15 as was requested by Council Member Tylenda and she was absent.
ITEM NO. 13 LOCAL APPOITNTMENTS LIST 2025 IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MADDY ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
ITEM NO. 14 ADRIAN C. CORDOVA MEMORIAL PARK SPEED HUMPS.
ITEM NO. 15 RED ZONES IN CALEXICO: CALIFORNIA LAWS, CITY ORDINANCES, AND
SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES, STREET SWEEPERS AND TRASH TRUCKS. (REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TYLENDA).
ITEM NO. 16 SCARONI ROAD BETWEEN SR-98 AND COLE BLVD.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Legaspi requested the following: a stop sign traffic study on Meadows Road from the Police Department; trash cans for Cordova Park and a possible basketball court.
Chief Orozco made the following announcements: Kids and Badges Annual Event scheduled on December 11, 2024; town hall meeting regarding downtown safety and meters on December 17, 2024 and invited the City Council and the community to participate.
Council Member Romo requested a report on the rate increase of the local taxis to $6.50.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno recommended having a Project Review Committee for all new City Projects to avoid surprises and stay within budget.
Mayor Garcia requested a special meeting for next week on Wednesday or Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Garcia, Moreno, Romo, Legaspi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Camilio Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy City Clerk