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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council in a joint regular session on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:31 a.m. in Conference Room A, 1275 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 Member Garcia arrived at 11:32 a.m.
Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, 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 City Representatives Marcela Piedra and Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director, 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 Section 3502; negotiating with the Water and Wastewater Employees all bargaining unit and unrepresented employees within the City.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Title: City Manager
City Clerk
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider employee compensation in the form of salary and fringe benefits for the City Manager and City Clerk.
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606.1(b), for the purposes only of discussion and deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secrets as defined in Civil Code Section 3426.1(d) which, if prematurely disclosed, would create the probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit. There will be discussion of three (3) items: hospital service, hospital programs and the hospital facility.
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Garcia arrived at 11:32 a.m.) Closed Session concluded at 2:00 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council Member Viegas-Walker (Excused)
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Marroquin, and Invocation was given by Mayor Oliva.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During closed session the City Council received an update on the Water and Wastewater workers MOU which in their hands to review and we hope signature and approval. The Mayor and Council Member Marroquin provided and update on ECRMC issues which will be discussed at a joint meeting in August. The rest of the time was taken up with confidential evaluations for the City personnel. I would also point out the Council Member Viegas-Walker absence is excused as she is on vacation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent agenda items #1 - #6.
1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2022
2. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2022.
3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of June 2022.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-76, 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 JULY 19, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2022.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-77, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING THE FORM OF SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDERS IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (2022-2023) FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
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6. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-83, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR DOG PARK DONATION WITH PHILIP AND ELISE HEALD.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
7. Presentation by Liz Zarate, Management Assistant, discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from Imperial Valley 9/11 Committee/National Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas Singh, sponsor $911 to Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event & Stair Climb from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
8. Moved by Marroquin, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-78, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
9. Moved by Marroquin, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-79, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
10. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-80, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
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11. Motion by Marroquin, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-81, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY ENGINEER THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
12. Motion by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-82, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
13. Presentation by Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney, website terms and conditions statement – revised.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of revised Website Terms and Conditions Statement AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
Provide direction regarding the amendment or any other action to clarify Resolution No. 2020-09.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, to place Resolution No. 2020-09 on hold until it is revisited.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ASTAINED: None
14. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE – Director of Public Works/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding the granting of an easement to Imperial Irrigation District at the City of El Centro Library.
Motion by Garcia, second by Marroquin, approve a grant easement in favor of Imperial Irrigation District and direct the City Manager to execute the grant of easement and necessary supporting documents.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ABSTAIN: None
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15. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving the appointment of Betty Tucker, Victor Zazueta, and Sonia Carter as Voting Members with term ending June 30, 2025 on the Library and Community Services Board.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ABSTAINED:None
16. Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, to continue the appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation, until August 16, 2022, in order to interview a third candidate.
AYES: Garcia, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Viegas-Walker
ABSTAINED:None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
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 6:57 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Oliva, Mayor