September 15, 2015

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 

Special Meeting 09-15-2015 at 5:00 p.m.

 (Agenda back-up documents are at the end of the page)

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Council Members                                                                                            City Manager
Joong S. Kim, Mayor/Chairman                                                                        Richard N. Warne
Luis J. Castro, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair     
Armando Real, Councilman                                                                              Interim City Attorney
Maritza Hurtado, Councilwoman                                                                       Carlos Campos
John M. Moreno, Councilman

City Clerk                                                                                                      
Gabriela T. Garcia                                                                                           

Next City Ordinance Number: 1165
Next City Resolution Number: 2015-48

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call.
Adjourn to Closed Session.

A “Closed” Session of the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City Hall Conference Room located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California.

CLOSED SESSION

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code 54957 (b)
Title: Interim City Attorney

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code 54957 (b)
Title: Interim City Attorney/ City Attorney

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Representatives:  City Manager, City Attorney
Employee Organizations:  Police Officers Association
(Govt. Code Section 54957.6).

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Representatives:  City Manager, City Attorney
Employee Organizations:  Fire Fighters Association
(Govt. Code Section 54957.6).

5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Representatives:  City Manager, City Attorney
Employee Organizations:  Supervisors Association

6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Representatives:  City Manager, City Attorney
Employee Organizations:  Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221
(Govt. Code Section 54957.6)
 

CALL TO ORDER
 
Call to Order and Attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation by Pastor Daniel Bañales, Sendero de la Cruz.
Closed Session Announcements. 
Approval of the Agenda.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

These proceedings may be viewed on the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov the Friday following the City Council meeting. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
NOTE:  (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.  The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record.  While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks.  If the item you wish to comment on is a closed session or consent item, please comment now. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda.  If the item you wish to comment on is on the public portion of the agenda, we will take your comment when we get to the item on the agenda.  Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency or Calexico Financing Authority and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council.

7. Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of February 23, 2010, March 16, 2010, March 24, 2010, June 1, 2010, December 15, 2009, June 30, 2009, July 15, 2009, August 4, 2009.

8. Warrants from August 20, 2015 to September 2, 2015.

9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1162 of the City Council of the City of Calexico Adding Chapter 8.47 to Title 8 (Health and Safety of the Calexico Municipal Code) Pertaining to Hookah Parlors.

10. Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1163 of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving and Adopting a Zoning Code Amendment to Add New Provisions to the Calexico Zoning Code (Title 17 to the Calexico Municipal Code) Relating to Expedited Permitting Procedures for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems and a Checklist of Requirements for Expedited Processing of Permits for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems.

11. Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1164 of the City Council of the City of Calexico Adding Chapter 8.59 to Title 8 – “Health and Safety” – of the Calexico Municipal Code, Prohibiting Smoking in and Around Multi-Unit Residences.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

12. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Calexico, California, Amending the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map 2007-03, Approving Final Map No. 058-180-08, Approving a Related Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Approving a Lien Contract and Agreement not to Convey to Provide Security for the Required Public Improvements.

13. Request for funds for services relating to the Christmas Parade by Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Bandits.

14. Council Member Moreno Agenda Item Request:  Time Limit on City Council Meeting (No Back-up Material Provided by Council Member Moreno).

15. Council Member Hurtado Agenda Item Request:  Discussion and Direction Regarding Appointment of Interim City Attorney Carlos Campos and the Law Firm of Best, Best and Krieger. (No Back-up Material Provided by Council Member Hurtado).

16. Professional Services Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services with Best Best & Krieger LLP.

17. Introduction and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures to Reduce the Purchasing Authority of the City Manager and Make Other Changes to the City’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures.

18. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Limiting the Ability of the City Manager to Make Administrative Transfers of Appropriations Without the Approval of the City Council.

19. Appointment of a Resident Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority.

20. Appointment by Mayor and Council Members to Various Commissions, Boards and Committees
a.  Economic Development Commission – Appointments by Mayor Pro Tem Castro.
b.  Business Improvement District – Appointments by Mayor Kim, Council Member Hurtado and Council   Member Moreno.
c.  Recreation Commission – Appointment by Mayor Kim
d.  Financial Advisory Board – Appointment by Council Member Hurtado

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

21. Status Update on Review of Sign Ordinances. (Staff Will Provide Update and Seek Direction from City Council).

ADJOURNMENT

It is the intention of the City of Calexico to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 768-2102. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at either the office of the office of the City Clerk, 608 Heber Avenue from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 768-2102. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Calexico at, or prior to, the public meeting.

This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 7:30 p.m. September 10, 2015.                    
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk

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