June 5, 2024 Regular Meeting

 

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

City of Calexico
Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
5:30 PM
 


 
Council Members                                                                                                                                                                                                             City Manager
Camilo Garcia, Mayor/Chairperson    

                                                                                                                                                                                   Esperanza Colio Warren

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: 1240
                                                                                                                                                                              Next City Resolution Number: 2024-31

 

CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM
 
CALL TO ORDER

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, June 5, 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, City Management Association.

 

2.  CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS               
      Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

      Property: Portion of W. 6th Street

      Agency Negotiator: City Manager
      Negotiating Parties: Marco Parking

      Under Negotiating: Price and Terms

 

3.  PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Requested by Council Members Tylenda and Legaspi)

      Pursuant to Government Section 54957

      Title:  City Manager 

 
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
 OPEN SESSION
6:30 PM
 
 
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 
 
PRESENTATIONS
4.  Presentation: Utility Box Art Project Cycle II (Recreation Manager)
5.  Receive and File 2022-23 Audited Financial Statements (Interim Finance Director)
 
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. Group commenters may be requested to limit their group comments to 15 minutes. 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.
 

6.  Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of August 25, 2023, and January 17, 2024. (City Clerk)

 

7.  The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Bravo-Rodiles) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Interim Finance Director)

 

8.  Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California Declaring Miscellaneous Furniture as Surplus and Authorize the Sale or Disposal of the Item. (Interim Finance Director)

 

9.  Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Public Works Manager)

 

10. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. (Interim Finance Director)

 

11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a One Year Agreement with SER Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) (H.R./R.M. Manager)

 

12. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Determining and Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Hearthstone). (Interim Finance Director)

 

13. The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Gran Plaza) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Improvement Area No. 1 of such District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Interim Finance Director)

 

14. Adopt a Resolution requesting for the Release of a Development Agreement Recorded in 2011 between Hallwood Calexico Investments, LLC and the City of Calexico for the Development of the 111 Calexico Place Project Located South of Jasper Road and West of Highway 111 at the Northwest Corner of City Limits. (Planning & Building Services Director)

 

15. Approve Payment to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office for the following:

a)    Signature Verification for the Petition to Recall Councilmembers Ureña and Manzanarez in the Amount of $51,937.15

b)    April 16, 2024, Calexico Special Recall Election in the Amount of $105,873.65

 

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
 
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
 
16. Water and Sewer Rate Study: (Interim Finance Director and Public Works Manager)

a)    Adopt a Plan to Modify the Water and Sewer Rates over the next Five Years.

b)    Authorize City Manager to begin Proposition 218 Notification Process (45 days)

c)     Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Update Water and Sewer Rates

 

17. Heber Park Expansion Project: (Public Works Manager)

a)    Option No. 1 – Building Only

b)    Option No. 2 – Park Only

c)     Continue Looking for Additional Funding

 

18. Appointment for General Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board. (City Clerk)

 

19. Discussion/Action Regarding the Placement of Donated Art Piece “Velocidad” by Eduardo Auyon (Recreation    Manager).

 

20. Authorize City Manager to Sign Change Order No. 4, 5, 6 and 7 with Mountain Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $948,811.78 for the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach. (Public Works Manager)

 

21. Renovations to Calexico Fire Station No. 2 (Public Works Manager)

a)    Authorize the City Manager to Sign Change Order No. 6 through 12 with A&N Quality Builders in the Amount of $247,927.00 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 $247,927.00 for Calexico Fire Station No. 2.

 

22. Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 2 between the City of Calexico and The Holt Group, Inc. in the Amount of $18,500.00 for Construction Management Services for Renovation to Calexico Fire Station No.2 for a Total Contract of $149,000.00. (Public Works Manager)

 

23. Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Calexico Municipal Code Section 2.04.060 Regarding City Council Agenda Order of Business. (City Clerk)

CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

 

24. Approval of Resolution of the Calexico Financing Authority Authorizing Investment of Funds in the State Treasure’s Local Agency Investment Fund. (Interim Finance Director)

 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

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 7:00 p.m. May 30, 2024

Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk