Calexico public meetings in 2020

City Council

The City Council is considering an amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.04.180. The proposed change would officially allow meetings to be conducted in both English and Spanish and require translation services for the public.

• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.04.180 regarding translation services

City Council

The City Council is discussing a resolution to change the annual rotation date for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The proposal would move the rotation from the first regular meeting in July to the second regular meeting in December.

• Proposed Resolution to amend the City Council Annual Rotation Policy

City Council

The City Council is considering Resolution No. 2020-56 to officially declare the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 3, 2020. This action follows the certification of election returns by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2020-56 regarding the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election
• Election results for three Council Member seats (Four Year Term)
• Election results for one Council Member seat (Two Year Term)

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to adopt a policy allowing the use of electronic and digital signatures for city business. This change aims to expedite the processing of contracts, professional services agreements, and legislative records.

• Proposed annual cost of approximately $3,100 for the electronic signature platform
• Expansion of electronic signatures to include resolutions, ordinances, and minutes
• Policy excludes transactions requiring a notary public

City Council

The City Council is considering a design services agreement with Horrocks Engineering, Inc. to perform a full structural assessment of the water tower at 352 East First Street. If requested by the City Manager, the agreement also allows for the preparation of repair plans and on-call consulting during construction.

• Design Services Agreement with Horrocks Engineering, Inc. for water tower assessment
• Task 1: Structural Assessment and Report not to exceed $16,532.00
• Task 2: Preparation of Formal Plans and Specifications not to exceed $22,494.00
• Task 3: On-call consulting services not to exceed $3,500.00

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed policy and procedure for issuing ceremonial documents such as proclamations, certificates, and keys to the city. The policy aims to standardize the request process and manage staff time.

• Proposed requirement for requests to be submitted in writing 45 calendar days in advance
• Estimated cost reduction of $1,500-$2,000 for plaques, certificates, and staff time
• Prohibition of ceremonial documents for for-profit businesses, political, or religious purposes
• Establishment of criteria for certificates, proclamations, and keys to the city

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a Conditional Use Permit for a cosmetology salon. The body will also receive informational updates on the General Plan, housing, and development fees.

• Conditional Use Permit for a cosmetology salon at 609 E Second Street
• Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
• Development Services Department Fee Study
• Development Impact Fee Study
• General Plan Update and proposed changes to Title 17 Planning and Zoning

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request from Alphabet Farms, LLC to extend the expiration of the Venezia Tentative Parcel Map. If approved, the expiration date would be extended by two years to October 22, 2022.

• Request by Alphabet Farms, LLC to extend the Venezia Tentative Parcel Map expiration to October 22, 2022
• Project involves approximately 78.31 acres south of the All American Canal and east of Highway 98

City Council

The City Council is considering the approval of the master calendar for regular meetings during fiscal year 2020-21. The proposed schedule includes a cancellation of the January 6, 2021 meeting due to limited staff availability.

• Approval of Master Calendar of City Council Meetings for Fiscal Year 2020-21
• Cancellation of the January 6, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council is considering the appointment of a primary representative and an alternate representative to the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) for Fiscal Year 2019-20.

• Appointment of a primary representative to the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
• Appointment of an alternate representative to the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation

City Council

The City Council is considering the appointment of Council Member Pacheco to the Imperial Valley Southern Border Committee. This appointment would fill a vacancy created by the resignation of former Council Member Romero.

• Proposed appointment of Council Member Pacheco to the Imperial Valley Southern Border Committee

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to approve a resolution for a grant application through the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program-Coronavirus Response Round 1. The funds are intended to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Calexico.

• Application for funding and grant agreement for CDBG-CV1 program
• Proposed use of Program Income not to exceed $170,998
• Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, public improvements, and business assistance

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding a project to convert the Hollies Hotel and an adjacent apartment complex into a 59-unit affordable living facility for seniors and vulnerable populations. The Council unanimously voted to approve the Conditional Use Permit after the Planning Commission had previously failed to pass the resolution.

• Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-07 for 801 Imperial Avenue and 18 Lincoln Street
• Conversion of 43 hotel rooms and 16 apartment units into 59 deed-restricted affordable units
• Retention of existing commercial space at the site
• Requirement for project to comply with 2019 CA Building Standards and 2019 CA Fire Code

City Council

The City Council is discussing the appointment of one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates. These representatives would be authorized to vote on League policy during the Annual Business Meeting on October 9, 2020.

• Appointment of one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates for the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a conditional use permit for a senior living project. The proposal involves converting existing hotel and apartment units into a deed-restricted affordable facility.

• Conditional Use Permit (No. 2020-07) to convert 43 hotel rooms at 801 Imperial Avenue and 16 apartment units at 18 Lincoln Street into a 59-unit affordable senior living facility

City Council

The City Council is considering the approval of two nonprofit organizations to sell safe and sane fireworks in 2020. The applicants must meet specific residency and organizational requirements per Calexico Municipal Code Chapter 15.24.

• Proposed approval of Ministerio In Accion Mas Que Vencendores for fireworks sales
• Proposed approval of Christ Community Church of Imperial Valley for fireworks sales
• Temporary Use Permit application for TNT Fireworks at 2540 Rockwood Ave
• Temporary Use Permit application for TNT Fireworks at 1407 Imperial Ave
• Non-refundable application filing fee of $135.00

City Council

The City Council is deciding whether to approve the New River Improvement Project and its associated environmental mitigation plans. The project aims to address public health threats and pollution in the New River.

• Construction of a trash screen at the International Boundary with Mexico
• Diversion and encasement of the river to bypass populated southern Calexico
• Installation of a pump-back system to discharge treated wastewater into the New River channel
• Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) under CEQA

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss filling a vacancy created by the resignation of David Romero. Due to a Declaration of Emergency, the meeting is being conducted via teleconference.

• Discussion regarding filling the vacancy created by the resignation of David Romero

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. This includes establishing the annual Gann appropriations limit to control tax revenue spending.

• Establishment of the FY 2020-21 appropriations limit at $33,613,489
• General Fund reserve policy requiring a minimum annual operating surplus of $250,000 toward a $1 million target
• Establishment of a $3 million operating reserve for both Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds
• Addition of an Engineering Technician position for Water, Wastewater and Capital Improvement Program

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed additional expenditures for the FY 2020-21 budget across multiple departments. The proposals include funding for new staff, vehicles, and equipment for public safety and public works.

• Police Department total proposed expenditures of $619,848, including $325,000 for vehicles
• Fire Department total proposed expenditures of $697,158, including $187,000 for firefighters
• Public Works total proposed expenditures of $438,985
• Library proposed expenditures of $187,577 for staff and building maintenance
• Enterprise total proposed expenditures of $260,631 for wastewater treatment and collection staff

City Council

The City Council will receive budget presentations for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. These presentations cover administration, public works, the library, recreation, and community and economic development.

• Proposed Budget for Recreation Department (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed Budget for Community & Economic Development and Development Services Departments (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed Budget for Public Works Department (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed Budget for Library (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed Budget for City Administration (FY 2020-2021)

City Council

The Calexico Financing Authority and the City of Calexico are reviewing a Bond Purchase Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. The proposed bonds would fund water system improvements and refund previous 2007 lease revenue bonds.

• Issuance of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A
• Refund of Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Calexico Water System Lease Revenue Bonds Issue of 2007
• Financing for City Water System improvements
• Purchase of a debt service reserve surety policy
• Payment of costs associated with bond issuance

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Finance Director Karla Lobatos will present the budget, which includes revisions to revenues and expenditures due to the pandemic.

• Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2020-21
• Approval of January 14, 2020 Special Meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive budget presentations for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. The meeting is being conducted via teleconference due to a Declaration of Emergency.

• Proposed budget presentation for the Calexico Police Department (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed budget presentation for the Fire Department (FY 2020-2021)
• Proposed budget presentation for the Finance Department (FY 2020-2021)

Measure Committee

The 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee is meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The committee will also elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Election of Committee Officers
• Approval of November 19, 2018 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is considering awarding a $100,000 proposal to Tom Watson, Inc. to install sport lighting pole foundation bases and stand the poles at Joel Reisin Field. This follows project delays caused by high groundwater issues.

• Proposed $100,000 contract with Tom Watson, Inc. for lighting pole foundations at Joel Reisin Field
• Review of competing bids from RADCO Inc. ($100,000), A&R Construction ($119,950), and ROVE Engineering ($342,990)

City Council

The City of Calexico received an audit of its financial statements and governmental activities. The report covers accounting policies, estimates regarding pensions and OPEB liabilities, and the city's unrestricted net deficit.

• Governmental activities had an unrestricted net deficit of ($44,751,201) as of June 30, 2019
• General Fund had a deficit fund balance of ($263,726) as of June 30, 2019

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if there is a majority protest against levying the 2020 assessment for the Calexico Business Improvement District (BID). If no protest is found, the Council may adopt Resolution No. 2020 to levy the assessment to fund business promotion, marketing, and advertising.

• Proposed 2020 BID assessment of $100.00 for 445 business licenses
• Estimated total assessment collection of $44,500.00
• Proposed addition of a third zone to the BID
• Proposed amendment to current BID boundaries established by Ordinance No. 990
• Discussion of $200K SCAG grant for the Calexico Rockwood Plaza Promenade

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2020-_ to increase maximum rates for bus and taxicab service providers. The changes are proposed to offset increased operational costs for providers.

• Proposed taxicab fare increase from $5.00 to $6.50
• Proposed bus fare increase of $0.50
• Proposed bus rates: General Fare $1.75, Senior Fare $1.50, Student Fare $1.50, and Round-trip Fare $3.50

March 10 Sp Jt City Council Econ Dev Fin Advisory Comm

The City Council and Economic Development & Financial Advisory Commission are meeting for a budget workshop. Staff will present budget definitions and timelines to obtain feedback and direction for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 final budget.

• Presentation of 2020-2021 budget definitions and timelines

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 9, 2020, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business items.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to award a bid to E.H. Wachs - A Division of ITW for a valve exercise machine and vacuum system. The equipment is intended for the Water Distribution Division to meet State Water Resources Control Board maintenance requirements.

• Proposed contract with E.H. Wachs - A Division of ITW for $75,301.10
• Purchase of one Valve Exercise Machine and Vacuum System and Excavation Cleanout Unit

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 24, 2020, was cancelled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2020.

City Council

The City Council is processing an appointment by Council Member Reisin to the Library, Arts and Historical Board. This follows the removal of a previous appointee on January 24, 2020, due to meeting absences.

• Appointment to the Library, Arts and Historical Board

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission scheduled for February 11, 2020, has been cancelled. A special meeting will be rescheduled.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed ordinance to add 120 W. Cole Boulevard to the Cannabis Overlay Zone. This change would allow commercial cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and distribution at the site. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment on January 13, 2020.

• Proposed addition of 120 W. Cole Boulevard (APN: 058-020-019-000) to the Cannabis Overlay Zone
• Expansion would add approximately 79,000 square feet of warehouse space to the zone
• Planning Commission Resolution 2020-04 recommending approval of the zoning amendment

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 27, 2020, has been cancelled. The notice states this is due to a lack of business items.

City Council

The Successor Agency Board is considering a resolution to adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2020 through June 2021. This schedule authorizes the use of Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund money to meet enforceable obligations and includes details regarding debt service for tax allocation bonds.

• Approval of ROPS 20-21 A and B for July 2020 through June 2021
• Refinancing of 2000, 2006, and 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds via 2020A Refunding TABs
• Total requested funding for enforceable obligations: $6,056,439

Measure Committee

The regular meeting of the 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee (Measure H) scheduled for January 20, 2020, was cancelled due to the Martin Luther King Holiday.

City Council

The regular meeting of the Calexico City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Financing Authority originally set for January 15, 2020, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on January 22, 2020.

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission will discuss business license fees and S&P Global Ratings. The body will also receive updates on the Business Improvement District and the POPyard project.

• Business License Fees presentation
• S&P Global Ratings for City of Calexico presentation
• Calexico Public Open Marketplace POPyard Project
• Business Improvement District status update
• Imperial — Mexicali Binational Alliance Strategic Planning Overview 2020

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider conditional use permits for three cannabis storefronts. The body will also discuss a proposed amendment to the municipal code to expand the Cannabis Overlay Zone.

• Conditional use permit for cannabis storefront retail at 2420 Portico Boulevard Suite C (The Finger Things in Life DBA Valley Holistic)
• Conditional use permit for cannabis storefront retail with on-site consumption at 2420 Portico Blvd Suite A (AMG Dynamic Enterprises Inc.)
• Conditional use permit for cannabis storefront retail with on-site consumption at 565 Scaroni Avenue (Three Greens Collective)
• Proposed zoning amendment to add 120 W. Cole Boulevard (APN: 058-020-019-000) to the Cannabis Overlay Zone

City Council

The regular meeting of the Calexico City Council, Calexico Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Calexico Financing Authority scheduled for January 1, 2020, was cancelled due to the New Year’s Day Holiday.