CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT 

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

 

City of Calexico

Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers

608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California

www.calexico.ca.gov

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

5:30 PM 

 

Javier Moreno, Mayor/Chairperson

Raul Ureña, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairperson

Council Members

Camilo Garcia, Council Member

Gloria G. Romo, Council Member

Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, Council Member

 

City Manager Esperanza Colio

Citty Attorney carlos Campos

Cityt Clerk Gabriela Garcia

 

Next City Ordinance Number: 1228

Next City Resolution Number: 2022-51

 

 CLOSED SESSION

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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.

 

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.

b) Submit public comments via email by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to cityclerk@calexico.ca.gov or via fax to (760) 768-2103.

c) You may also make public comments via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87637057661?pwd=SkNmWU11SzlYNjE5c3ErWlVMeE9XQT09             Passcode: 974215

Or Telephone Dial: US: +1 669 900 6833                          Webinar ID: 876 3705 7661                       Passcode: 974215

 

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.

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Property: 352 East First Street, Calexico, CA

Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney

Negotiating Parties: SBA Towers X, LLC

Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms

 

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney

Employee Organizations: Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221

 

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

 

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE

INVOCATION

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

PRESENTATIONS

3. Presentation by Katie Luna, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Calexico.

4. Library Card Sign-up Month Proclamation September 2022.

5. Presentation/Update by Ann Fox, Deputy District Director of Planning and Local Assistance and Margie Perez, District Division Chief of Construction on Highway 98 Project.

6. Check Presentation in the Amount of $5,000.00 to the Calexico Arts Council as a Contribution to Complete the History of Calexico Book.

 

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

(Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on Special Agenda 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.

 

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.

 

7. Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meeting of August 26, 2020. (City Clerk)

 

8. Warrants from July 16, 2022 to July 29, 2022 and City Salaries from July 16, 2022 to July 29, 2022. (Interim Finance Director)

 

9. Warrants from July 30, 2022 to August 12, 2022 and City Salaries from July 30, 2022 to August 12, 2022. (Interim Finance Director)

 

10. Warrants from August 13, 2022 to August 26, 2022 and City Salaries from August 13, 2022 to August 26, 2022. (Interim Finance Director)

 

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

 

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

 

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

 

12. Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement of Professional Services in the Amount of $ 9,280.00 with Dynamic Consulting Engineers for Construction Management Services for New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach. (Public Works Manager Falomir)

 

13. Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement of Professional Services in the Amount of $ 49,800.00 with West and Associates Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Services to Review the Plans and Specifications for New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach. (Public Works Manager)

 

14. Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement of Professional Services in the amount of $35,000.00 with Michael Baker International for Bid Support Services and Coordination for the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach. (Public Works Manager)

 

15. Authorize City Manager to Sign Change Order No. 3 with Pyramid Construction & Aggregates, Inc. in the Amount of $133,213.61 for Calexico International Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation FAA AIP No. 3-06-0034-018-2020; 3-06-0034-021-2021. (Public Works Manager)

 

16. Asphalt Art Initiative Program:

1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Ratifying the Submittal of Asphalt Art Grant Application in the Amount of $25,000.00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and/or Any Documentation Pertaining to Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative Program.

2. Approval of $3,000.00 from Fund No. 223 – Art in Public Places for Local Match.

3. Approval of $6,502.00 from Fund No. 111 – General Fund and Fund No. 231 – Streets for City Staff In-Kind Services. (Public Works Manager)

 

17. Memorandum of Understanding to Establish the Calexico-Mexicali Border Health Commission. (Mayor Moreno)

 

18. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Park Improvements at Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park, Heber Park and Crummett Park in the Amount of $272,000.00. (Public Works Manager)

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT