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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in an all virtual joint regular session on May 3, 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: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia (arrived at 11:33 am)
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 Section 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.
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITIONS/DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator, Marcela Piedra, City Manager regarding negotiations with Desert Vista Development, LLC which instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including use restriction and other monetary related considerations concerning the lease of the property at Valley Centerpoint Shopping Center, 1002 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Garcia absent, arrived at 11:33 am) Closed Session concluded at 1:30 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, May, 2022 at 6:01 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 Derek Cole ABSENT: None
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Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Marroquin, and invocation was given by Council Member Viegas-Walker.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Derek Cole on behalf of our City Attorney, Mrs. Martin Evans, he Council met in closed session for two items, first item the Council met in labor negotiations with its labor negotiators. The City Council announces a tentative agreement with Fire department and subject to the approval of an agreement. During closed session, City Council gave further direction to negotiators as to bargaining with the rating miscellaneous employee units. No further reportable action was taken.
The City Council also conducted negotiations regarding acquisitions and disposition of certain real property as indicated in the agenda packets. The City Council gave direction to the negotiators as this time no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
(Item *2 was moved up by Mayor Oliva)
*2. IV Small Business Development Center Annual Report given by Director Jaysel Mendoza.
1. Retirement Recognition for Chris Legakes Parks Supervisor.
3. Water Fluoridation – report by Adriana Ramirez, PHN, Imperial County Health Department.
4. Presentation by Ruth Duarte of Teamsters 542.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Ward Andrus, El Centro Union High School District Superintendent, spoke about career pathways in CUHSD high schools.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, approving consent agenda items #5 – #7. Item #8 was pulled off consent agenda for discussion and separate action.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-35, 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 MAY 3, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2022.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-36, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
7. Approval of City Council Minutes of March 1, 2022, March 15, 2022, April 5, 2022 and April 13, 2022.
8. * See below
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
*8. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approval and authorizing the City Manager’s Office to proceed with Request for Proposals for Legislative Advocacy Services.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: Viegas-Walker
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
9. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding an independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services (CPR, First Aid, and AED Training) to the Calexico Unified School District.
Council Member Viegas-Walker had several questions regarding the Independent Contractor Council Member Viegas-Walker made a motion to sign the independent contractor agreement with the caveat that its either the full freight for the two employees for the certification cost, whichever is greater.
Agreement. Hortencia Armendariz from Calexico Unified School District spoke to Council regarding the agreement.
CM Viegas-Walker asked to amend the motion she had previously made and made a new motion Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Oliva, to approve with the understanding that a contract like this won’t come forward again. Approval of an independent Contractor Agreement between the Calexico Unified School District and the City of El Centro for professional services for the instruction of CPR, First Aid, and AED Training in accordance with the American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor training.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
10. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of supporting project delivery schedules and timely use of surface transportation Block Grant funding for transportation projects.
Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-37, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SUPPORTING PROJECTS DELIVERY
SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANPORTATION PROJECTS.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of the supporting project delivery schedules and timely use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for transportation project.
Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-38, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY
SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY
FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Direction by City Council to send a Letter of Support for San Diego State University’s expansion plan for an Innovation District and STEM programs on the Brawley Campus.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – El Centro Convenience, 398 Aurora Dr., El Centro, CA 92243
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 Oliva adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomás Oliva, Mayor