CLOSED SESSION

5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Due to the Declaration of Emergency, this meeting is being held pursuant to AB 361 Approved by Governor of California on September 16, 2021 and some or all of the city council members may participate in this meeting by teleconference.

Pursuant to Imperial County Public Health Department guidelines, City Council meetings are now open for public attendance at 100% of capacity of the council chambers and all persons entering City Hall will be required to wear a facemask.

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 http://communityspectrum.org/live/ at 6:30 p.m. or via the Calexico City Hall Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CityofCalexicoCA

Members of the public will be able to make public comments in the following ways:

a) In-person comments - 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.

b) Submit public comments via email by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 to ggarcia@calexico.ca.gov or via fax to (760) 768-2103.

c) You may make public comments via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84864241591?pwd=VzFwa2J2SDlDQkprV0NOL1BPR3pyUT09
Passcode: 172726
Or Telephone Dial: US: +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 848 6424 1591 Passcode: 172726

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.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Miguel Figueroa, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Municipal Employees Association (CMEA), Firefighters Association, Calexico Police Officers Association (CPOA), Calexico Management Association, Supervisors Association, Unrepresented: Confidential Employees and At-Will Employees.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code 54957
Title:  Police Chief

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSORAGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M.

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

PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation by Imperial County Deputy Chief Executive Officer Esperanza Colio-Warren Regarding the Covid-19 Rent Relief Program.

4. Mayoral Recognition of Marco Antonio Lopez – Winner of the IVLGBTQ Resource Center Talent Search.

5. Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2021.

6. Presentation by Mrs. Carmen Estrada-Zuniga, President of Calexico Parents Athletic League.

7. Presentation on Chamber of Commerce for Greater Calexico as Presented by Katie Luna.

8. Bi-Weekly Covid-19 Update Presentation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
These proceedings may be viewed on the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov the Friday following the City Council meeting.
Community office hours with Mayor Moreno will be held by appointment. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 768-2102 to schedule an appointment.

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. However, If the item you wish to comment on is on the Consent Agenda, please comment now. 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

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.

9. Warrants from September 25, 2021 to October 8, 2021 and City Salaries from September 25, 2021 to October 8, 2021.

10. Approval of a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361).

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

11. FY 2021-22 1st Quarter Budget Status Report and Proposed Budget Amendment Resolution.

12. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving a Temporary Fee Schedule for Planning Applications and Building Permits until July 1, 2022.

13. Authorize City Manager to Sign Agreement of Professional Services with Dynamic Consulting Engineers for Constriction Management Services for New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach.

14. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Enclosed Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AmeriNational Community Services.

15. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Contract Amendment No. 5 with Ten Over Studio to Provide Additional Project Inspection Services, Additional Project Management Services, and Additional Construction Administration Services for the New Fire Station Headquarters.

16. Consideration to Approve Proposed Farmworker Service Center in the City of Calexico.

17. Appointment by City Council of One Resident Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT