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JOINT REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in an all virtual regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 11:32 a.m. in Conference Room A, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: None
Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into closed session for:
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, consulting negotiator, for the purpose of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other matters dealing with mandatory subjects within the scope of representation pursuant to Government Code §3504; negotiating with all bargaining units within the City.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) based upon the Granite Construction Company claim arising from the La Brucherie project.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon the advice of legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters that pose a threat to essential public services and the public's right of access to such services.
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:26 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in an all virtual regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: None
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Garcia, and Invocation was given by Mayor Oliva.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Martyn reported that there was no reportable action from closed session. She mentioned that Council discussed bargaining issues to make responses to a variety of bargaining groups and possible pending claim.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition – Certificate of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Certificate was received by Chief Brian Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, approving consent agenda items #3 – #7.
2. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2021.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of December 2021.
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of December 2021.
5. Approval of City Council minutes of December 7, 2021 and December 9, 2021.
6. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-06, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 19-02, waive reading and adopt by title only.
7. Approve plans and specifications related to the Clarifier’s Rehabilitation Project.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of discussing an amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director. Mayor Oliva declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wish to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Viegas-Walker, to reject staff’s recommendation and to retain the funding as originally allocated in the CDBG program in the sidewalk improvements. Seeing that there was no second, motion failed.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, approval of an amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan subject to the 30-day public review period, and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to HUD to request authorization for the amendments.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: Viegas- Walker
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose discussion and necessary action regarding a Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant – COVID -19 (CDBG-CV) funds.
Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director. Mayor Oliva declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. Vino Pajanor, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Charities, spoke regarding what was being proposed and to support the action. Seeing no other members wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Council member Viegas-Walker asked Mr. Pajanor several questions, which he answered.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, approval of a substantial amendment to the CDBG 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, which includes the allocation of CDBG-CV funding.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
10. Presentation by Marcela Piedra, City Manager, declaration renewing the Emergency Resolution.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-01,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVIEWING AND COFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 20-14 REGARDING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY VIRUS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO COVID 19 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-37.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Viegas-Walker, Marroquin, Garcia NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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11. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, request for Measure P Funds for Buckling Park Challenge Course.
Council Member Garcia abstained himself from this item since he lives in close proximity to the park.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approved the use of $81,715 in Measure P funds for the purpose of constructing the Buckling Park Challenge Course.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Garcia
12. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Service Director, discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of a bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the Bucklin Park Challenge Course Project.
Council Member Garcia abstained himself from this item since he lives in close proximity to the park.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-02, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE BUCKLIN PARK CHALLENGE COURSE PROJECT.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Garcia
13. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, purchase of 2021 Massey Ferguson Tractor.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-03,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE NEW 2021 MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director, amendment to agreement with CityPlace Planning for Preparing Zoning Code update.
Moved by Garcia, second by Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-04, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITYPLACE PLANNING FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
ELEMENT, MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT UPDATES
AND TO PREPARE A CONCEPTUAL THOROUGHFARE PLAN
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
15. Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Emergency Repairs update by Abraham Campos, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:17 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin Secretary Wyles, Executive Officer Manager Piedra, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans
16. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, Adoption of Resolution No. SA 22-01, RESOLUTION
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENT WITH CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 180 DAY PERIOD TO COMPLETE FINAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened as City Council.
TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager reported on activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Viegas-Walker adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
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Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Oliva, Mayor