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, December 7, 2022
5:30 PM
Council Members
Javier Moreno, Mayor/Chairperson
Raul Ureña, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairperson
Camilo Garcia, Council Member
Gloria G. Romo, Council Member
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, Council Member
City Manager - Esperanza Colio Warren
City Attourney - Carlos Campos
City Clerk - Gabriela Garcia
Next City Ordinance Number: 1228
Next City Resolution Number: 2022-73
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM
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, December 7, 2022 to cityclerk@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 webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89697159515?pwd=UmJZdFIzUWFDU0JpOXNXWXM5bkVHUT09 Passcode: 601346
Or Telephone Dial: US: +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 896 9715 9515 Passcode: 601346
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 Municipal Employees Association, Fire Fighters Association,
Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association, Calexico
Management Association, Calexico Supervisors Association, CPOA Dispatchers, Unrepresented Employees
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
2. Presentation of Mayoral Recognition to Mr. Sergio Ojeda.
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. 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. Warrants from October 22, 2022 to November 4, 2022 and City Salaries from October 22, 2022 to November 4, 2022. (Interim Finance Director)
4. Warrants from November 5, 2022 to November 18, 2022 and City Salaries from November 5, 2022 to November 18, 2022. (Interim Finance Director)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
5. Adoption of the Revised Salary Schedule for the Chief of Police Position. (City Manager)
6. Approval to Repair and Replace Lighting in Downtown Calexico. (City Manager)
7. Utility Box Art Project Cycle 1:
1. Adopt the Guidelines and Forms to Commerce the Utility Box Art Project Cycle 1 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements and/or Any Documentation Pertaining to the Project.
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 223 - Art in Public Places for the Utility Box Art Project Cycle 1 in the amount of $1,950.00. (Recreation Manager)
8. Community Mural Project Cycle 8:
1. Adopt the Guidelines and Forms for the Community Mural Project Cycle 8 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements and/or Any Documentation Pertaining to the Project.
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 223 - Art in Public Places for Community Mural Project Cycle 8 Expenses in the Amount of Up to $6,000.00. (Recreation Manager)
9. For the City Council to Accept $40,000.00 from the Imperial County Law Enforcement Coordination Center (IVLECC) / High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) in Services and Equipment and Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution from Fund 255 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Amount of $5,952.06 as Matching Funds to Start a Narcotic Detection Program. (Interim Police Chief)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
