August 28, 2024

Minutes | August 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM

LAFCO Office | 1122 W. State Street, Suite D, El Centro, CA 92243

Commissioners

City
Robert Amparano
Javier Moreno, Chair
Alternate
Ramon Castro
County
Michael Kelly
Jesus E. Escobar, Vice-Chair
Alternate
John Hawk
Public
David Salgado
Alternate
Jose Landeros

Staff

Executive Officer
Tyler Salcido
Accountant
Julie Carter
Clerk / Analyst
Lori Zinn
SUMMARY OF THE LAFCO SPECIAL MEETING

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

8:30 a.m.

Imperial LAFCO Office

1122 W. State Street, Suite D

El Centro, CA 92243

 

VOTING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Javier Moreno - Chair, Jesus E. Escobar - ViceChair, Michael W. Kelley, David Salgado                                                                                        

ALTERNATE COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  John Hawk                                                         

ABSENT:  Robert Amparano                                                           

STAFF PRESENT:  Tyler Salcido - Executive Officer, Julie Carter - Accountant, Lori Zinn - Clerk/Analyst, Steve Walker, Legal Counsel

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no public comments made.

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5a. Resolution #2024-12 ratifying the appointment of Tyler Salcido as Executive Officer of LAFCO

The Commission approved Resolution #2024-12 ratifying the appointment of Tyler Salcido as Executive Officer of LAFCO.

Motion by Commissioner Kelley to approve Resolution #2024-12 ratifying the appointment of Tyler Salcido as Executive Officer

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO

5b. Resolution #2024-13 appointing the Executive Officer Tyler Salcido as an Authorized Signatory for LAFCO

The Commission approved Resolution #2024-13 appointing Executive Officer Tyler Salcido as an Authorized Signatory for LAFCO.

Motion by Commissioner Escobar to approve Resolution #2024-13 appointing Executive Officer Tyler Salcido as an Authorized Signatory for LAFCO

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO     

6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION

6a. CALAFCO Board of Directors City Member Nomination

The Commission nominated Commissioner Moreno for the Southern Region seat of City Member for the CALAFCO Board of Directors fall elections.

Motion by Commissioner Kelley nominating Commissioner Moreno for the Southern Region seat of City Member on the CALAFCO Board of Directors

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO

CALAFCO Board of Directors Public Member Nomination

No Action was taken on this item as no one was interested in being nominated.

6b. 2024 CALAFCO Voting Delegate & Alternate Nomination

The Commission appointed Commissioner Javier Moreno, Chair as voting delegate and Commissioner Jesus E. Escobar as alternate voting delegate for the 2024 CALFCO Board of Directors elections on Thursday, October 17, 2024, during the CALAFCO Regional Caucus and Annual Meeting in Fish Camp, CA.

Motion by Commissioner Escobar to nominate Commissioner Moreno, Chair as Voting Delegate and Commissioner Escobar, Vice-Chair as Alternate Voting Delegate

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO

6c. Urgency Item Added

SB 1209 – Request for Governor’s Signature regarding Indemnification Agreements

The Commission approved adding urgency item 6d to the Agenda on SB 1209 – Request for Governor’s Signature regarding Indemnification Agreements.

Motion by Commissioner Kelley to approve adding urgency item 6d to the Agenda on SB 1209 – Request for Governor’s Signature regarding Indemnification Agreements

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO

The Commission approved sending a letter to the Governor requesting signature on SB 1209 regarding Indemnification Agreements.

Motion by Commissioner Kelley to approve sending letter SB 1209 – Request for Governor’s Signature regarding Indemnification Agreements

AYES:  MORENO, ESCOBAR, KELLEY, SALGADO

NAYES:  NONE

ABSTAINED:  NONE

ABSENT:  AMPARANO

7. CLOSED SESSION

7a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

(Gov. Code § 54956.9) Name of Case:  Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District v. Imperial Valley Healthcare District case #ECU003473

Legal Counsel Steve Walker reported that one item was discussed as described on the Agenda but no action was taken.

8. ADJOURNMENT