September 4, 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, September 4, 2024
5:30 PM
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION:
Council Member Romo will participate in the meeting via teleconference from:
1 Ballsbridge, New Pembroke street north, Dublin 4, D04 A2V0.
The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and meeting will be conducted in a manner that protects the rights of any party or member of the public appearing before this legislative body.
| Council Members | Acting City Manager | |
| Camilo Garcia, Mayor/Chairperson |
Juan A. Contreras |
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| Javier Moreno, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairperson | ||
| Gloria Romo, Council Member | City Attorney | |
| Victor Legaspi, Council Member | Carlos Campos | |
| Lisa Tylenda, Council Member | ||
| City Clerk Veronica L. Alvarado |
Next City Ordinance Number: 1241 Next City Resolution Number: 2024-63 |
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, September 4, 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: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221
- 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
- CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Acting City Manager
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Acting City Manager
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager and Acting City Manager
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1)
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
8. Proclamation Memorializing Mr. Tony Tirado.
9. Proclamation for Library Card Sign-Up Month.
10. Recognition to Calexico Little League 10U, 12U and Junior Division.
11. Recognition to CPAA Soccer Team Champions of Copa Alianza.
12. Informational Item: Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan dated June 2019.
COMMISSIONER'S 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.
13. Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of April 17, 2024, June 5, 2024 and August 21, 2024.
14. Warrants from June 15, 2024 to June 28, 2024 and City Salaries from June 15, 2024 to June 28, 2024.
15. Warrants from June 29, 2024 to July 12, 2024 and City Salaries from June 29, 2024 to July 12, 2024.
16. Warrants from July 13, 2024 to July 26, 2024 and City Salaries from July 13, 2024 to July 26, 2024.
17. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Department Records as per the City’s Records Retention and Destruction Policy.
18. Authorize Acting City Manager and/or Designee to Sign Training Agreements with Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) to Place Project Connect and Ready for Life Participates at Camarena Memorial Library for the Period Ending on September 30, 2025.
19. Authorize Acting City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement of Professional Services in the Amount of $175,000.00 with Michael Baker International to Prepare the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach.
20. Authorize Acting City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 2 between the City of Calexico and Dynamic Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $264,844.90 for Construction Management Services, Environmental and Consulting Services for the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach.
21. Appointment by Council Member Tylenda to the following Commissions, Boards or Committees:
- Police Advisory Commission
- Community Services Commission
22. Appointment by City Council to the Business Improvement District (BID) Commission.
23. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 411 – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for Reallocation of $3,500.00 from Air Conditioners (Court House) to Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for the Purchase of Office Equipment.
24. Renovations to Calexico Fire Station No. 2
- Authorize the City Manager to Sign Change Order No. 14 with A&N Quality Builders in the Amount of $7,066.00 for Renovations to Calexico Fire Station No. 2.
- Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Amount of $7,066.00 for Calexico Fire Station No. 2.
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 5:00 p.m. August 30, 2024
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk