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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in an all virtual joint regular session on April 5, 2022 at 11:31 a.m. in the RDA Conference Room, 1249 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh (Arrived at 11:32 a.m.) Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, 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.
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Cardenas-Singh arrived at 11:32 a.m.) Closed Session concluded at 1:45 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 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 Council Member Viegas-Walker.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Martyn stated that City Council did meet in closed session and the only subject of discussion was continuing instructions to it negotiator regarding the ongoing bargaining with all bargaining units in the City.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation – Autism Awareness Month April 2022- Received by Gloria Brambila, James Gonzalez
2. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April 10-16, 2022 – Received by Chief Johnson and Heather Johnson.
3. National Library Week April 3-9, 2022 – Received by Nedia and Enriqueta.
4. Presentation of New Firefighters – Presented by Interim Fire Chief Ceseña.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were received by Martha Macias regarding her sidewalks and Cynthia Derma regarding floral vendors without a vendor license/permit.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, approving consent agenda items #5 – #20.
5. Approved Warrant Registers for the Month of February 2022.
6. Approved Payroll Registers for the Month of February 2022.
7. Approved Treasurer’s Report for the Month of February 2022.
8. Approved City Council Minutes of February 15, 2022.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-22, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO CONFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 5, 2022 THROUGH MAY 5, 2022.
10. Accepted Mr. Richard Lopez resignation from the Library & Community Services Board effective immediately with regrets, and authorize City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.
11. Approved the plans and specifications for the Alder Sewer Repairs Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-23, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEERING’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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13. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-24, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRE-LIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-25, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
15. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-26, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
16. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-27, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
17. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-28, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
18. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-29, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
19. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-30, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
20. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-31, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the naming of the Majors Field at Frazier Field – Eddie White Complex to Frank Leal Majors Field. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director presented the item. Mayor Oliva declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. Sedalia Sanders spoke regarding the park that was named after her father Eddie White and agrees with renaming part of the field. Martha Cardenas was in approval to name the field after her father. Victor M. Carrillo spoke about Eddie White and what an influence he was on him. Mrs. Nava explained that the Library and Community Services Board recommended naming the minor field after Frank Leal instead of the major field.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia to name the Minors Field at the Frazier Field Eddie White Complex to Frank Leal Memorial Field.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
22. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) “Draft” 2022-2023 One-Year Action Plan.
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. Sedalia Sanders spoke about the CDBG allocation for sidewalks. Seeing no other members wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-32, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
23. Presentation by Abraham Campo, PE – Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and necessary action regarding the approval of an Amended and Restated Agreement between the City and CR&R Incorporated for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-33, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CR&R INCORPORATED FOR
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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24. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE-Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action directing staff to administer the Proposition 218 process for solid waste collection rates. Council Member Viegas-Walker had several questions regarding this item and Mr. Campos addressed them.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Viegas-Walker to administer Proposition 218 majority protest process and send out notice of the of the proposed increased to all property owners with trash collection service and set a public hearing on June 7, 2022 for the City Council’s consideration of the proposed rate schedule.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
25. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Economic Development Administration (EDA) COVID-19 Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines Waiver for Home 2 Suites.
Moved by Garcia, second by Viegas-Walker, approval of a one-time waiver of the EDA COVID-19 Revolving Loan Fund maximum loan of $100,000 to facilitate the loan of $250,000 to Home2Suites.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
26. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company’s request for rate increase Application A.22.03.008.
TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Mayor and Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events. Task Force and Mayor Report from Mayor Oliva is attached and is an addition to the minutes.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager reported on activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Marroquin said a few words about Mr. Henry “Hank” Kuiper. With no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Oliva adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. in memory of Mr. Kuiper. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Oliva, Mayor