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November 22, 2022
6 PM
ZOOM MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CALIPATRIA
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL: Mayor:Javier Amezcua,MayorProTem:Maria Nava-Froelich,Huston Hisel, Hector Cervantes, Sylvia Chavez PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
MAYOR’S MESSAGE/PUBLIC COMMENT
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At this time the Council will hear comments on any agenda item and on any item not on this agenda.
Personal attacks on individuals, slanderous comments or comments that may invade an individual’s privacy are prohibited. If you wish to be heard, please stand and address yourself to the mayor, we request that you limit your remarks to no more than three (3) minutes.
THIS AGENDA CONTAINS A BRIEF GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EACH ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, NO ACTION OR
DISCUSSION SHALL BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM NOT APPEARING IN THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
INFORMATION REPORTS
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MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes- Feb 8th , April 26th,May 24th, June 14th, 28th, September 27th October 11th, 25 th
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
RESOLUTION 22-46 C. Hoff- city clerk
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIPATRIA DECLARING A NEED
TO HOLD COUNCIL MEETINGS VIA TELECONFRENCING PURSUANT TO CA ASSEMBLY BILL 361
WHEREAS, The City of Calipatria has declared that a state of emergency exists as authorized by California Health & Safety Code section 101080; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared an emergency based on the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus (COVID-19) within the state; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, Imperial County (“County”) declared a local health emergency throughout the County based on the imminent and proximate threat to public health from the introduction of COVID-19 in Imperial County; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature adopted, and the Governor signed into law California Assembly Bill 361 which permits local agencies to hold meetings via teleconferencing if necessary due to an existing state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a procedure for members of the public to present public comments during Council meetings that are held using teleconferencing technology; and WHEREAS, the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency:
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIPATRIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND FIND AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the current state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Council member to meet safely in person; and
2. That the County of Imperial and the State of California continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
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3. It is therefore necessary to continue to hold City Council meetings via teleconferencing.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall place a similar resolution on the Council’s agenda within 30 days so that the Council may reconsider the need to hold City Council meetings via teleconferencing.
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
RESOLUTION 22-47 R. Medina- city manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALIPATRIA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HOLT GROUP, INC. FOR CITY ENGINEERING AND CITY PLANNING
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Calipatria does not have a City Engineer or City Planner on staff to review and process development projects, civil improvement projects, zoning related issues, and other related engineering and city planning matters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Calipatria released and advertised a Request for Qualifications with a submittal deadline of October 27, 2022; and
WHEREAS, The Holt Group, Inc. was the sole respondent to the Request for Qualifications; and WHEREAS, the City of Calipatria reviewed The Holt Group’s Statement of Qualifications and determined that The Holt Group, Inc. has qualified personnel to perform the duties of the City Engineer and City Planner; and
WHEREAS, the proposed cost and fee schedule was reviewed and determined to be reasonable.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Calipatria does hereby approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Holt Group, Inc. to provide City Engineering and City Planning Services to the City of Calipatria.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Calipatria does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement; to be renewed for a two year period; November 2022 to November 2024
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Cervantes:
Chavez:
Hisel:
Nava-Froelich:
Amezcua:
STAFF:
Medina:
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Hoff:
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
ADJOURN: