May 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City of Calexico
Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
5:30 PM
| Council Members | City Manager | |
| Gloria G. Romo, Mayor/Chairperson |
Esperanza Colio Warren |
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| Gilberto Manzanarez, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairperson | ||
| Javier Moreno, Council Member | City Attorney | |
| Raul Ureña, Council Member | Carlos Campos | |
| Camilo Garcia, Council Member | ||
| City Clerk Veronica L. Alvarado |
Next City Ordinance Number: 1238 Next City Resolution Number: 2024-22 |
5:30 PM
Public participation will continue to be available in the following ways: Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting via live stream at the Calexico City Hall Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CityofCalexicoCA at 6:30 p.m.
Members of the public will be able to make public comments in the following ways:
a) In-person comments.
b) Submit public comments via email by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to cityclerk@calexico.ca.gov or via fax to (760) 768-2103.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. 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. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
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.
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
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1)
One (1) Potential Case
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 352 East First Street (APN 058-535-001)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers XI, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
Under Negotiating: Price and Terms
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Nosotros Park (APN 058-180-021)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
Under Negotiating: Price and Terms
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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. 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.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
CONSENT AGENDA
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.
6. Warrants from March 23, 2024 to April 5, 2024 and City Salaries from March 23, 2024 to April 5, 2024. (Interim Finance Director)
7. Warrants from April 6, 2024 to April 19, 2024 and City Salaries from April 6, 2024 to April 19, 2024. (Interim Finance Director)
8. Second Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding Section 2.27.035 to the Calexico Municipal Code Regarding Community Services Commission Meetings. (Recreation Manager)
9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the FY 2024-25 California Library Literacy Services Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager and Fiscal Agent to Sign the Grant Application, Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Amendments Thereto; and any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program. (Library Manager).
10. Authorize City Manager to Sign Training Agreement with the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) to Place Project Connect Program Participants at Camarena Memorial Library for the Period Ending on June 30, 2024. (Library Manager)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Senior Hall Roof Replacement Project (Public Works Manager)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Public Woks Yard Breakroom Roof Replacement Project. (Public Works Manager)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Calexico International Airport Roof Replacement Project (Public Works Manager)
14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Notice of Completion for Fire Station No. 1 (Old Court House) Roof Replacement Project. (Public Works Manager)
15. Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for 827 7th Street Roof Replacement Project. (Public Works Manager)
16. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for Enrique Camarena Memorial Library Roof Replacement Project. (Public Works Manager)
17. Second and Final Reading Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.01 of the Municipal Code Relating to Water Service, a Resolution Updating Late Fees for Utility Bills, and Adoption of a Policy on Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Compliance with SB 998, the Water Shutoff Protection Act. (Interim Finance Director)
18. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Reallocation of $337,000.00 from Essential Worker Relief Program to Facility Improvements and for Police and Fire Department Server Assessment.(Interim Finance Director)
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
a) Authorize City Manager to Sign Joint Use Agreement Between the City of Calexico and the Calexico Unified School District for $60,890.03 for the Use of Pool facilities and the Operation of Summer 2024 Pool Program.
b) Establishes Potential 2024 Summer Pool Program Fees.
20. Alley Improvement Project – Phase II (Public Works Manager)
a) Award Bid Proposal to Rove Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $1,087,393.00
b) Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Construction Agreement Between the City of Calexico and Rove Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,087,393.00 for Alley Improvement Project – Phase II
c) Authorize the City Manager to Approve Any Future Change Orders Not-To-Exceed $108,739.30 (10% of Rove Engineering, Inc. Base Bid) as Per City ordinance No. 1218.
21. Renovations to Calexico Fire Station No. 2 (Public Works Manager)
a) Authorize the City Manager to Sign Change Change Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with A&N Quality Builders in the Amount of $315,284.00 for Renovations to Calexico Fire Station No. 2.
b) Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Amount of $305,882.98 for Calexico Fire Station No. 2.
22. Building Permit Application Estimated to be Around $640.11 to Install Two Security Cameras at 511 5th Street on the Corner of 5th Street and Mary Avenue to Monitor the Four Existing Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed by Comite Civico del Valle (Planning and Buidling Services Director)
23. Discussion/Action for Proposals Submitted to the City of Calexico in Response to a Request for Proposals to Assist Migrant Asylum Seekers.
1. Discussion/Action Approval of a United Methodist Emergency Migrant Response Network on a not to exceed $357,566.00 a year (Level 1).
2. Discussion/Action Approval of a Migrant Day Center at Calexico United Methodist Church on a not to exceed $215,848.00 a year (Level 2).
24. Adopt Resolution Certifying Results of the Special Municipal Election Held on April 16, 2024 for the Recall of Councilmembers Ureña and Manzanarez. (City Attorney)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
25. Receive and File Library Board of Trustees Minutes for Meeting on February 16, 2024. (Library Manager)
26. Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Special Meeting of February 15, 2024. (Recreation Manager)
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 the agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 7:30 p.m. May 2, 2024
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk