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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Calipatria City Council
City Council Chambers
125 North Park Avenue
Calipatria California 92233
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Closed Session at 5:30 pm
Open Session at 6:00 pm
Michael Luellen, Mayor Jesse Llanas, Fire Chief
heryl Fowler, Police Chie
dgar Self, Public Work Directo
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. Any member of the public is invited to attend. The Calipatria City Council welcomes public input during the public comment period of the sessions. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items appearing on the closed session agend may do so at this time. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or tak action on issues not on the meeting agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2) There is a time limit of three (3) minutes for anyone wishing to address the City Council on these matters.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO CLOSE SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - G.C. 54956.8
1. APN: 023-485-007
2. APN: 023-311-003
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - G.C. 54956.7(B)(1)
3. Title of Position: City Manager
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO OPEN SESSION
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION:
CITY ATTORNEY: REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgent items and or remove items from the consent calendar prior to that portion of the agenda. For the purpose of the official city record, the City Council may take care of these issues by entertaining a formal motion.
MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE: FB- JR-ML-SC-JA
PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Council welcomes your input. Please remember to shut off all cell phones. Now is the time for any member of the public to speak to the Council. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, we ask that you please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
For matters not appearing on the agenda: If you wish to address the City Council concerning a matter and or any item not on the agenda but is within the City Council's jurisdiction you may do so now. We ask that you please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
The Mayor reserves the right to place a time limit of three (3) minutes on each person's presentation. It is requested that longer presentations be submitted to the City Clerk in writing 48 hours before the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: The items appearing under the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by the City Council in one motion without discussion. Should any Council member or other person wish to discuss any item, they may request that the item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the REGULAR BUSINESS Agenda.
1. Continued Delta Street Lift Station Emergency
2. Warrants for the Month of March 2025
3. Minutes: March 25, 2025
MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE: FB- JR-ML-SC-JA
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ACTION ITEMS REGULAR BUSINESS (DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Caparis Contict of Interesa of and the his or desi ate emp the City of MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE: FB- JR-ML-SC-JA
STAFF and COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular scheduled meeting of the City of Calipatria City Council is Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm
Close meeting at
MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE: FB- JR-ML-SC-JA
1, JANE HURTADO, City Clerk of the City of Calipatria, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the agenda was duly posted at Calipatria City Hall, 125 N Park Avenue, Calipatria, California and on the City of Calipatria's website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954-2.
Dated: April 3, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA # 1
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CALIPATRIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Date Submitted: April 3, 2025
Submitted By: Edgar Self, Public Works Director
ERS
Council Meeting Date: April 8, 2025
CONSENT~ DELTA PUMP STATION EMERGENCY
Subject: Delta Pump Station Emergency
The Delta Pump Station continues to operate under emergency resolution until repairs are completed.
With the City Council approval of the NADBank Grant Execution on 04.09.2024, NADBank has authorized the City to proceed. Due to the delay in receiving parts, the completion of this project has been delayed.
Arc Performance has already demoed the old piping (suction and discharge) and has installed the new 8" suction valve, the new 10" discharge valve, and the lower and upper shutoff valves.
The new pump has arrived, and once the pipes are set in, we will proceed with the rebuild of the two existing pumps ($45,000 estimated plus tax). The cost for the pump and rebuilds will be reimbursed by the $250,000 grant funding.
As a reminder, the City will have a matching of 10% to the cost of the Delta Pump Station Project.
NO Change as of today's date.
To date expenses are as follows:
Pump $70,046.12*
Staircase Replacement: $26,845.03
Electrical: $83,146.81
Piping and valves: $46,549.30*
Contract Pump Station Labor $58,500.00* (50% progress payment) Total expenses paid to date: $285,087.26 (Use of ARPA funding * to be reimbursed by NADBank) CONSENT AGENDA #2
Warrants for Council Meeting
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OPERATING ACCOUNT: AMOUNTS:
US Bank ~ General Account #5465
03/14/25 CK# 7009 - 7050 $219,669.93
Grand Total: $219,669.93
VOIDED CHECKS:
INFORMATION CARRY OVER:
ABSTAIN:
PAYROLL ACCOUNT: AMOUNTS:
US Bank ~ Payroll Account #0532
03/07/25 CK# 17271 - 17304 $35,675.16
03/21/25 CK# 17305 - 17333 $32,855.76
Grand Total: $68,530.92
Michael Luellen, Mayor Javier Amezcua, Mayor Pro-Tem
Sylvia R. Chavez, Councilmember Fred Beltran, Councilmember Jesse Rivas, Councilmember
City of Calipatria 4/2/2025 12:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check #/ Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
7009 C 3/14/2025 7 AFLAC $183.90
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
177035 - Deductions - March 2025 01-00-2004 $183.90
7010 C 3/14/2025 14 Calipatria Firefighters Assoc. $141.30 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
Payroll 2/17-3/2, 2025 - CFA Dues Run# 1636-2025 01-00-2605 $70.65 Payroll 3/3-16, 2025 - CFA Dues Run# 1638-2025 01-00-2605 $70.65 7011 C 3/14/2025 57 Imperial Irrigation District $12,453.93 Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
50001651/3/11/2025 - 105 S Lake 01-90-7013 $18.35
50675282/3/10/2025 - 106 W Lindsey Rd 06-06-7013 $7,650.95 50900482/3/7/2025 - 440 W Main St A/PRT HNGR 01-50-7013 $756.97 50508779/3/11/2025 - 402 E California St 01-90-7013 $93.97 50471659/3/11/2025 - 140 W Main St 01-25-7013 $231.90
50001664/3/11/2025 - 286 E Alexandria 01-80-7013 $26.16 50001646/3/11/2025 - 102 E Main St 01-90-7013 $18.71
50001641/3/11/2025 - 125 N Park 01-26-7013 $364.73
50001613/3/5/2025 - St Lights 10-00-7013 $1,843.26
50001623/3/11/2025 - Sorenson S/O Fern 01-90-7013 $18.00 50291961/3/11/2025 - HWY 111 and Main st clock 10-00-7013 $198.88 50001641/3/11/2025 - 125 N Park 01-80-7013 $364.73
50132978/3/7/2025 - 440 W Main St 14-00-7013 $18.00
50001605/3/11/2025 - 190 City Hall 01-80-7013 $250.01
50001609/3/11/2025 - 190 Ball Park 01-90-7013 $509.88
50160541/3/11/2025 - C/O Alexandria and W/S 06-06-7013 $18.00 International
50001635/3/11/2025 - 515 S Sorenson 01-50-7013 $71.43
7012 3/14/2025 96 Golden State Water Company $909.49
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
22075400006/2/21/2025 - N/W/C of Library 01-90-7013 $233.54 5207540003/2/21/2025 - Community Center - 150 01-90-7013 $247.75 N Park Ave
72634100001/2/21/2025 - 125 Park - CH & Fire 01-80-7013 $78.74 72634100001/2/21/2025 - 125 Park - CH & Fire 01-6-7013 $78.74 81075400002/2/21/2025 - W Bonita St & SPark $124.90
89834100003/2/21/2025 - Airport - 438 W Main 14-00-7013 $97.97 39834100008/2/21/2025 - S Sorenson & Alley 01-90-7013 $47.85 Elder Irr
7013 © 3/14/2025 109 Underground Service Alert/SC $35.90 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
220250098 - Regulatory comoliance 06-06-7013 $35.90
7014 C 3/14/2025 113 Waxie Sanitary Supply $273.78
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
City of Calipatria 4/2/202512:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check#/ Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
83072886 - Police station 01-80-7106 $243.13
83025983 - Toilet paper - Library 01-80-7106 $30.65
7015 C 3/14/2025 143 Zendejas Hardware $237.67
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
879143 - PW - supplies 01-50-7605 $50.64
878954 - Fire Dept. Station supplies 01-26-7016 $18.31
879672 - Supplies/tools for shop & library 01-80-7605 $49.61 879285 - Fire Dept. Station supplies needed 01-26-7016 $79.70 879575 - Fire Dept. Station supplies needed 01-26-7016 $6.99 879896 - Fire Dept. Station supplies needed 01-26-7016 $14.00 879672 - Supplies/tools for shop & library 01-50-7605 $18.42 7016 C 3/14/2025 165 El Centro Motors $477.20
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
6379227 - Vehicle maintenance - 2023 Chevrolet 06-06-7606 $34.27 Silverado
6379227 - Vehicle maintenance - 2023 Chevrolet 01-90-7606 $34.27 Silverado
6379227 - Vehicle maintenance - 2023 Chevrolet 01-40-7606 $34.27 Silverado
6377237 - PD - Unit 782 01-25-7606 $87.80
6376817 - PD- Unit 722 01-25-7606 $286.59
7017 C 3/14/2025 189 Airgas USA, LLC $114.68
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
5514959968 - Monthly medical oxygen expense 01-26-8017 $114.68 7018 C 3/14/2025 193 Calipatria Police Employees Association $150.00 Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
20zr1 217-32, 2025 - POA Dues Run# 1636- 01-00-2007 $75.00 Payroll 3/3-16, 2025 - CPOA Dues Run# 1638-2025 01-00-2007 $75.00 7019 C 3/14/2025 195 City of Calipatria $190.16
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
Payroll 2/17-3/2, 2025 - City Employee Sewer- 01-00-2011 $60.04 Run# 1636-2025 (
rayrol 3/3-16, 2025 - City Employee Sewer - 06-00-2011 $35.04 Run# 1638-2025 (
Payroll 3/3-16, 2025 - Litv Emplovet JEver - 01-00-2011 $35.04 Run# 1638-2025
Payroll 2/17-3/2, 2025 - City Employee sewer- 06-00-2011 $60.04 Run# 1636-2025 (
7020 3/14/2025 339 California Department of Child Support Services $447.68 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
Payroll 2/17-3/2, 2025 - Child Support: 01-00-2010 $223.84 (CSWS1702080) Run# 1636-2025
Payroll 3/3-16, 2025 - Child Support; 01-00-2010 $223.84 (CSS1702080) Run# 1638-2025
City of Calipatria 4/2/2025 12:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check # / Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
7021 C 3/14/2025 470 McNeece Bros. Oil Company, Inc. $4,562.45 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
915987 - Public Works - Operational Fuel 06-06-7015 $309.93 915988 - Fire Dept. Monthly fuel expense 01-26-7015 $866.69 915987 - Public Works - Operational Fuel 01-16-7015 $182.16 915987 - Public Works - Operational Fuel 01-90-7015 $309.93 915987 - Public Works - Operational Fuel 01-40-7015 $309.94 915989 - Police Vehicle Fuel 01-25-7015 $993.09
915987 - Public Works - Operational Fuel 75-06-7015 $1,590.71 7022 C 3/14/2025 528 USA Blue Book $1,498.10
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
INV00636942 - WW- Tools 06-06-7605 $1,498.10
7023 C 3/14/2025 652 County of San Diego, RCS $855.50
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
25CALIPDN08 - Police Dept. Network Service 01-25-7003 $265.50 25CALIFDN08 - Fire Dept. Monthly radio service 01-26-7003 $590.00 expense
7024 C 3/14/2025 724 Brenntag Pacific, Inc $2,882.10
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
BP1501768 - Chemicals 06-06-7060 $2,882.10
7025 C 3/14/2025 768 CR & R Waste & Recycling Services $49,251.11 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
November 2024 - Monthly service - November 09-00-7003 $24,946.74 July 2024 - Monthly service - July 2024 09-00-7003 $24,304.37 7026 C 3/14/2025 819 Conveyor Group $228.00
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
11435 - Emails 01-17-7003 $228.00
7027 C 3/14/2025 937 SoCalGas $26.09
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
1/1/2025-2/1/2025 - Vehicle Fuel 01-40-7015 $13.09
2/1/2025-3/1/2025 - Vehicle fuel 01-40-7015 $13.00
7028 C 3/14/2025 958 Southwest Equipment and Supply, Inc. $20.00 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
41801 - PW - Flat repair 01-40-7606 $10.00
41801 - PW - Flat repair 01-90-7606 $10.00
7029 C 3/14/2025 1020 AM Copiers, Inc $29.33
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
IN6941 - Copier - professional fees 01-17-7003 $29.33
7030 C 3/14/2025 1038 Special District Risk Management Authority $37,398.27 Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-90-6900 $513.56 City of Calipatria 4/2/2025 12:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check #/ Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
H47399 - Benefits Expense - Various months 06-06-6900 $2,054.23 17399 - Benefits Expense - Various month: 01-90-6900 $513.56 17399 - Benefits Expense - Various month: 01-40-6900 $684.74 H47399 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-26-6900 $12,784.36 H47399 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-25-6900 $5,634.10 H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 06-06-6900 $1,283.90 H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-90-6900 S684.74 H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-26-6900 $3,926.36 H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-25-6900 $3,926.36 H47243 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-16-6900 $1,797.45 H47399 - Benefits Expense - Various months 01-16-6900 $3,594.91 7031 C 3/14/2025 1039 Larry R. Bennett Insurance Agency $375.00 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
LRB#167 - Admin fees for SDRMA - March 2025 01-17-7003 $375.00 7032 C 3/14/2025 1065 Arc Performance Welding & Fabrication $58,500.00 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
2111 - Delta pump station labor 06-06-7606 $58,500.00
7033 C 3/14/2025 1080 County Motor Parts $264.45
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
542575 - Fire Dept. truck and fire engines 01-26-7606 $36.14 542597 - Fire Dept. drain pan 01-26-7606 $68.95
542374 - PW - Jetter 06-06-8018 $17.98
542574 - Fire Dept. Oil and air filters 01-26-7606 $141.38 7034 C 3/14/2025 1118 Clearinghouse $559.60
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
Payroll 2/17-3/2, 2025 - Child Support: 01-00-2010 $279.80 Case# 001452488001 - Run#1636-2025
ayroll 3/3-16, 2025 - Child Suppor 01-00-2010 $279.80
ase# 001452488001 - Run# 1638-202
7035 C 3/14/2025 1130 Babcock Laboratories, Inc. $168.76 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
CC50204-9802 - Laboratory Testing 06-06-7107 $157.31
SINV113091 - Finance charge 06-06-7107 $11.45
7036 C 3/14/2025 1135 Vadim Municipal Software Inc. $13,630.19 Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
382260 - Asyst 06-06-7003 $4,125.65
382260 - Asyst 01-17-7003 S4,125.65
396154 - Asyst 09-00-7003 $597.69
396154 - Asyst 06-06-7003 $597.70
428721 - Asyst 06-06-7003 $28.92
382260 - Asyst 09-00-7003 $4,125.66
428721 - Asyst 09-00-7003 $28.92
City of Calipatria 4/2/2025 12:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check # / Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
7037 C 3/14/2025 1140 Raul Bernal $42.00
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
February 2025 - Employee mileage 06-06-6015 $42.00
reimbursement - Feb 2025
7038 C 3/14/2025 1142 EFR Environmental Services, Inc $3,000.00 Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
91412-25 - Fire Dept. Oil waste removal 01-26-7606 $3,000.00 7039 C 3/14/2025 1146 Holtville Tribune $1,417.50
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
0101835 - Legal Advertising - Feb 27, 2025 01-17-7010 $472.50 0101836 - Legal Advertising - Feb 27, 2025 CUP 01-17-7010 $472.50 0101802 - Legal Advertising - Feb 20, 2025 01-17-7010 $472.50 7040 C 3/14/2025 1155 VESTIS $122.73
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
5220492471 - PW uniforms 01-80-7929 $3.74
5220492471 - PW uniforms 01-80-7106 $16.11
5220492471 - PW uniforms 06-06-7929 $6.05
5220492471 - PW uniforms 01-90-7929 $21.01
5220492471 - PW uniforms 01-40-7929 $8.06
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 01-50-7929 $10.00
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 01-80-7106 $16.12
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 01-80-7929 $3.02
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 06-06-7929 $4.94
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 01-90-7929 $17.04
5220489373 - PW- uniforms 01-40-7929 $6.64
5220492471 - PW uniforms 01-50-7929 $10.00
7041 C 3/14/2025 1171 Fabiola Barraza $11.55
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
3/4/25 - Cleaning supplies - Reimbursement 01-80-7106 $11.55 7042 C 3/14/2025 1181 TKE Engineering, Inc $1,942.50
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
2024-5004 - Consulting Services 41-00-7003 $1,942.50
7043 © 3/14/2025 1184 Capital One Trade Credit $85.66
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
A40313/2 - WW-Supplies 06-06-7106 $85.66
7044 C 3/14/2025 1220 Roberto Orozco $47.60
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
ebruary 2025 - Employee milea 06-06-6015 $47.60
imbursement - Feb 20
7045 C 3/14/2025 1244 VGL Construction Inc. $3,815.00
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
INVO97 - Emergency Sewer 06-06-7003 $3,815.00
City of Calipatria 4/2/2025 12:04pm
Page Accounts Payable Check Register Report - US Bank Branch-158300185465 For The Date Range From 3/1/2025 To 3/31/2025
For All Vendors And For Outstanding Checks - Computer Generated Check#/ Type Date Vendor Name Amount Status
eCheck ID
7046 C 3/14/2025 1251 Spectrum VolP $136.46
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
529430 - March 2025 service 01-80-7013 $33.56
7603484141-4/1-6/30, 2025 - April, May, June 01-80-7013 $102.90 2025 Services
7047 C 3/14/2025 1255 SHI International Corp $1,425.14
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
B18628776 - Hardware - 1 year service 7/26/24- 01-17-7003 $1,425.14 7/25/25
7048 C 3/14/2025 1257 Brawley Analytical, Inc, $249.00
Invoice Nbr - Description GL Account Amount
000967 - Regulatory Testing 06-06-7107 $249.00
7049 C 3/14/2025 1273 US Bank $426.65
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
114-3320492-5717014 - Equipment - Winch 06-06-7605 $106.66 114-3320492-5717014 - Equipment - Winch 01-40-7605 $106.66 114-3320492-5717014 - Equipment - Winch 01-90-7605 $106.66 114-3320492-5717014 - Equipment - Winch 01-25-7017 $106.67 7050 C 3/14/2025 1336 GAFCON $21,083.50
Invoice Nor - Description GL Account Amount
51000 - Professional fees for various projects 32-00-7003 $1,299.50 5102 - Professional fees for various projects 01-17-7003 $115.00 50900 - Professional fees for various projects 76-00-7003 $12,049.30 51001 - Professional fees for various projects 76-00-7003 $5,992.70 50899 - Professional fees for various projects 32-00-7003 $163.75 50899 - Professional fees for various projects 33-00-7003 $163.75 51000 - Professional fees for various projects 33-00-7003 $1,299.50 Cleared $0.00
Outstanding $219,669.93
CONSENT AGENDA # 3
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TENTATIVE MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Calipatria City Council
City Council Chambers
125 North Park Avenue
Calipatria California 92233
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Open Session at 6:00 pm
Michael Luellen, Mayor Laura Gutierrez, City Manager Jesse Llanas, Fire Chief vier Amezcua, Mayor Pro-Te Filbert G. Otero, City Attorne Cheryl Fowler, Police Chief Ivia Chavez, Council Memb ane Hurtado, City Cler Edgar Self, Public Work Director Fred Beltran, Council Member
Jesse Rivas, Council Member
NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
ursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), City Manager Laura Gutierrez will be attendin le Regular Meeting via teleconference from: 2633 East Clara Lane. Ontario. CA 9176
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. Any member of the public is invited to attend. The Calipatria City Council welcomes public input during the public comment period of the sessions. 6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00
ROLL CALL: Fred Beltran, Jesse Rivas, Michael Luellen, Sylvia Chavez, Javier Amezcua
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION: James Gonzalez / Gilbert Otero ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgent items and or remove items from the consent calendar prior to that portion of the agenda. For the purpose of the official city record, the City Council may take care of these issues by entertaining a formal motion.
Moved Consent Item #2 to end of the agenda.
MOTION: Jesse Rivas SECOND: Sylvia Chavez ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 Carried 03/25/25MIN
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Council welcomes your input. Please remember to shut off all cell phones. Now is the time for any member of the public to speak to the Council. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, we ask that you please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
For matters not appearing on the agenda: If you wish to address the City Council concerning a matter and or any item not on the agenda but is within the City Council's jurisdiction you may do so now. We ask that you please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
The Mayor reserves the right to place a time limit of three (3) minutes on each person's presentation. It is requested that longer presentations be submitted to the City Clerk in writing 48 hours before the meeting.
Council Member Fred Beltran: spoke with Tyler Brinkeroff and asked him to come to the meeting. He spoke about the Pioneers Museum and the Prison.
Bonnie Zendejas: Spoke with him also.
PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATION: Declaring April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month & April 2, 2025, As World Autism Acceptance Day in the City of Calipatria.
James Gonzalez spoke about the Autism Acceptance Day and Gloria Brambila thanking the council for having them there, Ryan, a young boy spoke about the condition and did a beautiful job explaining it in his way.
Council Member Michael Luellen thanked them for what they are doing and thanked them for coming.
Council Member Sylvia Chavez-spoke about the Blue Envelope Program, it is a communication awareness tool between law enforcement and community members diagnosed with a condition or disability such as Autism and more. They will be working with Chief Fowler to bring this to Calipatria.
CONSENT AGENDA: The items appearing under the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by the City Council in one motion without discussion. Should any Council member or other person wish to discuss any item, they may request that the item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the REGULAR BUSINESS Agenda.
1. Continued Delta Street Lift Station Emergency
2. Animal Safety Officer Job Description
Must posses a valid Class C CA Driver's License. Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and operating assigned, Strength and stamina to lift and maneuver animals weighing up to 50 pounds: vision to read printed materials: and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
ML: Is ADA required, Mr. Gilbert Otero-it's required for anything we do.
FB: Is there a certificate to issue a citation required. 03/25/25MIN
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LG: PC 832 is required.
Pass to move forward
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Fred Beltran ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 CARRIED
3. Minutes: March 11, 2025
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Sylvia Chavez ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 CARRIED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Hernandez Park Irrigation System Improvement Project OPEN PUBLIC HEARING at 6:31 PM
City Council Discussion
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING at 6:36.
JR: it's a completed Project and there is still Irrigation and trees, is this for the city to do?
Ed Self answered: that is part of the East Side Stormwater drain project.
FB: is the sidewalk included too? ES: No that is a separate contract.
MOTION: Jesse Rivas SECOND: Fred Beltran ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 CARRIED
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ACTION ITEMS REGULAR BUSINESS (DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Approve/Disapprove: RESOLUTION NO. 25-11 - The Holt Group 1 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calipatria granting approval to the lernandez Park Irrigation System Improvement Project Closeout Packet (20-CDBG-CV1-00183).
Public Hearing with Melany Amarillas, Associate Planner MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Fred Beltran ROLL CALL VOTE:5-0 CARRIED
2. Approve/Disapprove: Airport Park Geotechnical Service.
Ed Self: Nicklaus Engineering, Inc., the bid is $19,471.00, funding is coming from the grant,
Question: from the million how much is left? They will let them know at the next meeting.
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Sylvia Chavez ROLL CALL VOTE:5-0 CARRIED
3. Approve/Disapprove: 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 02-25~ An ordinance mending Chapter 5.10 and adding Chapter 3.15 to allow for the installation o lew original art murals and preservation of existing orieinal art murals in th City.
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F. Barba: he spoke about the Art Mural Ordinance and amendments. Damaged Original Art Murals Shall be repaired within ten (10) days, Art Murals vandalized with inappropriate grajjiti shall be repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of being damaged. The City Manager May extend this time.
FB: What other cities have this? F. Barba answered El Centro.
Sergio Ojeda: has a question regarding 600 ft.
ML: 600 ft. is too much
JA: 600 ft. is good
Daniela Flores: 115 W Main St., Calipatria- She talks about the Draft-Zoning Text Amendment regarding 3.15.010 Purpose-Cl, C2, C3, C4 and C5., she doesn't see a fee.
SC: resident at least two (2) We need a balanced committee.
JA: Planning Commission two (2) and one (1) Council.
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Fred Beltran ROLL CALL VOTE:
ROLL CALL VOTE
FB-Y, JR-Y, ML-N, SC-N, JA-Y
4. Approve/Disapprove: Approval to contract with VGL Construction, Inc. for installation of sewer shut off devices to Delinquent Sewer Accounts in accordance with Resolution 2023-53.
Ed Self: We have not had any response from 9 accounts. Device is $100.00 per sewer. 30 days-2 weeks are left, once they OK it, they will go ahead.
SC: Are they all occupied? they don't know.
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Sylvia Chavez ROLL CALL VOTE:
FB-Y, JR-Y, ML-N, SC-Y, JA-Y 4-1
DISCUSSION/DIRECTION:
1. Discussion on adding another resident to the Traffic Advisory Committee.
ML: Traffic Advisory-two (2) Council, three (3) public residents and Staff to guide them,
SC: add one (1) more resident,
FB: leave it like it is, that's why we have meetings so residents can come.
JR: At the Little League people don't stop.
JA: to reconfigure, 2 Council to 1, 2 residents to 3,
ML: Motioned by JA-one (1) Council and two residents
MOTION: Javier Amezcua SECOND: Fred Beltran ROLL CALL VOTE:5-0 CARRIED STAFF and COUNCIL REPORTS:
ES: Dust from the Airport-using gravel (rock) ($800,000) or Earth Glue (43, 750). The fence fell, looking for options and funding.
EL: they had the 2nd Fill the Boot Event at the Intersection of Sorenson & Main St., close to $3,000 in two (2) days, last year the residents donated total of $5,000. This is to help aid the Burn Institute.
GO: Nothing to report
FB: Nothing to report
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EL: they had the 2nd Fill the Boot Event at the Intersection of Sorenson & Main St., close to $3,000 in two (2) days, last year the residents donated total of $5,000. This is to help aid the Burn Institute.
GO: Nothing to report
FB: Nothing to report
JR: Mar. 17, 2025, went to the AB617 Air Board Event and invited Fred Beltran, Mar. 19, 2025, went to the Senior Event, still working on Dog Catcher.
SC: Senior Event tomorrow at Westmorland Senior Center 11:00 and Thursday at West Shores.
JA: Open Ceremony-for Base Ball, 10 Base Ball Teams, first girl soft ball team, Stingers are brought back.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular scheduled meeting of the City of Calipatria City Council is Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Close meeting at 7:48 pm.
MOTION: Fred Beltran SECOND: Javier Amezcua ROLL CALL VOTE:5-0 CARRIED I, JANE HURTADO, City Clerk of the City of Calipatria, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the agenda was duly posted at Calipatria City Hall, 125 N Park Avenue, Calipatria, California and on the City of Calipatria's website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954-2.
Dated: March 20, 2025
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CALIPATRIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Date Submitted: April 3, 2025
Submitted By: Laura Gutierrez, City Manager/CFO
Council Meeting Date: April 8, 2025
Discussion / Action
Subject: Approval of Resolution 2025-13, amending the City of Calipatria's Conflict of Interest Code and the list of designated employees.
Background:
The Political Reform Act requires local agencies to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. This code designates individual positions that make or participate in the making of government decisions and are required to file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 which discloses financial interests they may have within the City of Calipatria. State law also requires the city to conduct a biennial review of its Conflict of Interest Code, and make revisions as appropriate.
Currently, the only positions required by the City of Calipatria to file the FPPC Form 700 are the Mayor, City Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commission, and Candidates for Elective Office.
Recommendation to add the following positions for filing of the FPPC Form 700: Fire Chief, Fire Captain, Police Chief, Police Sergeant, Public Works Director and the Wastewater Chief Operator.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approval of the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code and the list of additional designated employees.
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIPATRIA,
AMENDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND
THE LIST OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000 et seq., requires every state or local government agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has indicated that public officials and designated employees should be designated filers in agency Codes because their positions entail the making or participating in the making of governmental decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on financial interests; and
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974 requires the periodic review and amendment to Local Conflict of Interest Codes, when changed circumstances so require; and WHEREAS, City staff has conducted the biennial review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code as required by law, and recommends amendments to the Code to reflect adding positions not previously included.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Calipatria as follows:
SECTION 1. The amended Conflict of Interest Code attached hereto, incorporating by reference the terms of Title 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission and the attached Appendix, in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, is hereby adopted as the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Calipatria.
SECTION 2. The provisions of all Conflict of Interest Codes and amendments thereto previously adopted for the City of Calipatria are hereby superseded.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Calipatria at a regularly scheduled meeting held on this 8" day of April 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Michael Luellen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jane Hurtado, City Clerk
CITY OF CALIPATRIA
IMPERIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Amended April 8, 2025
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 8100, et. seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict-of-interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict-of-interest code and may be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices (FPPC) to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendices designating positions and establishing disclosure requirements shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the City of Calipatria.
Individuals holding designated positions shall file their statements electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission and make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction. (Government Code Section 81088).
Making a governmental decision means the person:
• Votes on a matter
• Appoints a person
• Obligates or commits his or her agency to any course of action • Enters into any contractual agreement on behalf of his or her agency.
Participating in making of a decision, means the person:
• Negotiates, without significant substantive review, with a governmental entity or private person regarding the decision
• Advises or makes recommendations to the decision-maker by conducting research or an investigation, preparing or presenting a report, analysis or opinion which requires the exercise of judgment on the part of the employee and the employee is attempting to influence the decision.
Consultant means an individual whom, pursuant to a contract with a local government agency, makes a governmental decision whether to:
• Approve a rate, rule, or regulation
• Adopt or enforce a law
• Issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, application, certificate, approval, or similar authorization or entitlement
• Grant agency approval to a contract which requires agency approval and in which the agency is a party or to the specifications for such a contract • Grant agency approval to a plan, design, report, study, or similar item • Adopt or grant agency approval of policies, standards, or guidelines for the agency or for any subdivision thereof
APPENDIX A
CITY OF CALIPATRIA CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE DESIGNATED POSITIONS
The Following officials shall file periodic statements disclosing certain economic interests, commonly referred to as "700 Forms". " with the Fair Political Practices Commission as required by California Government Code section 587200-87210:
Mayor
Council Members
City Manager
City Attorney
Planning Commission
Candidate for Elective Office
The positions listed below constitute the list of designated positions required by the City of Calipatria Conflict of Interest Code (2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730). The individual occupying each position is deemed to make, or participate in the making of, decisions that may have a material effect on the financial interest of that individual. The individuals occupying the designated positions shall disclose their economic interests in accordance with the corresponding disclosure categories, defined in Appendix B.
Where "Full Disclosure" is indicated, it implies that the disclosure categories are 1,2,3,4 and 5.
POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Fire Chief Full Disclosure
Fire Captain Full Disclosure
Police Chief Full Disclosure
Police Sergeant 1,3, and 5
Public Services Director Full Disclosure
Wastewater Plant Chief Operator 1,2, and 4
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Full Disclosure Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Full Disclosure Agency
CONSULTANTS shall be designated on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the nature of their services.
APPENDIX B
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 1 - Individuals holding positions requiring disclosure in this category shall disclose as follows:
• Interests in real property located within the jurisdiction including property located within a two-mile radius of any property owned or used by the City. • Investments, business positions, and sources of income from the type which the City is empowered to invest its funds or contracted with the City to provide services, supplies, materials, or equipment.
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 2 - Individuals in this category shall disclose all investments and business positions in business entities, and income from sources which:
• Are contactors or subcontractors engaged in the performance of work or services of the type utilized by the City, or
• Which manufacture or sell supplies, material, machinery, or equipment of the type utilized by the City.
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 3 - Individuals in this category shall disclose all investments and business positions in business entities, and income from sources which:
• Are contractors or subcontractors engaged in the performance of work or services of the type utilized by the designated employee's department, or • Which manufacture or sell supplies, material, machinery, or equipment of the type utilized by the designated employee's department.
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 4 — People holding positions requiring disclosure in this category shall disclose as follows:
• Investments, business positions, and sources of income of the type which engage in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property.
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 5 — People holding positions requiring disclosure in this category shall disclose as follows:
• Investments, business positions, and sources of income of the type which are subject to the regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the City.