May 17, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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. 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 MANAGER’S REPORT

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.

3. Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of April 20, 2023, April 27, 2023, and May 3, 2023 (City Clerk)

4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a $30,000.00 Grant Application and Agreements with the California Arts Council for the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Relief Grant. (Recreation Manager)

5. Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement of Professional Services with AE Consulting, Inc., in the Amount of $9,220.00 for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Calexico International Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation Project FAA AIP No: 3-06-0034-018-202; 3-6-0034-021-2021. (Public Works Manager)

6. Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Completion for the Reconstruction of Restrooms at Enrique Camarena Memorial Library. (Library Manager)

7. Approve Extension of The Pun Group Accountants & Advisors Contract for Financial Audit Services for the City of Calexico for Options Approved on May 2022 for Fiscal Years Ending 2023 and 2024. (Interim Finance Director)

8. Letter to Imperial County Board of Supervisors Regarding Imperial Lithium Tax Revenue. (Council Member Manzanarez)

9. Approval of an Agreement and Election of the City of Calexico to Prefund Other Post Employment Benefits Through CalPERS and Delegation of Authority to Request Disbursements from California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT). (Human Resources Manager)

10. Approval of Work Site Agreements Between the Department of Rehabilitation and the Calexico Recreation Department for the Period of May 8, 2023 through September 30, 2023. (Recreation Manager)

11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Employer Worksite Agreement Between the Imperial County Workforce Development Board and the Calexico Recreation Department for the Period of May 17, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (Recreation Manager)

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

12. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Submit a $10,000,000.00 Grant Application, Accept Grant Award, Execute Grant Agreement and/or Any Documentation Pertaining to the State of California Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Round Two for Camarena Memorial Library Upgrade and Expansion Project. (Public Works Manager)

13. Authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services Agreement of Professional Services in the Amount of $30,000.00 with Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians for Cultural Resources Monitor for New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach. (Public Works Manager)

14. Discussion/Action Regarding Recommendations from the Arts and Historical Commission on Utility Box Project:
a. Select Art Proposal: “El Centinela,” by Melina Trejo.
b. Run a Utility Box Project Cycle II – Theme: “Viva Calexico.”
c. Open Project Cycle II to Adults Who Have Ties to Calexico.
d. Allow Disqualified Art Submittals from Project Cycle I to Participate in Cycle II. (Recreation Manager)

15. Discussion/Action Regarding Summer 2023 Pool Program:
a. Authorize City Manager to Sign Joint Use Agreement Between the Calexico Unified School District and the City of Calexico.
b. Establish Potential Summer 2023 Pool Program Fees. (Recreation Manager)

16. Appointment by Council Member Manzanarez to Library Board of Trustees. (City Clerk)

17. Appointments by Mayor and Council Members of Seven Commissioners to the Community Services Commission. (City Clerk)

18. Discussion/Action Regarding a Request from Chelsea Investment Corporation for an Impact Fee Deferral Loan in the Amount of $305,460 Related to the Development of Remington Villas; a 60-unit, Affordable Housing Development. (City Manager)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

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This notice of the agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 12:30 a.m. May 13, 2023.

Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk