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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:32 a.m. in Conference Room “A”, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Garcia, Viegas-Walker
Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into closed session for:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Title: City Manager and 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.
Motion unanimously carried. (Absent Garcia, Viegas-Walker) 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, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Garcia
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.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During the closed session the Council discussed the evaluation of the City Manager and the City Clerk and the results of those evaluations will be on the September 20th meeting for open session.
SCHDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Real Hope Center Presentation by Deby Ellett.
2. Parks and Recreation and Aquatics Summer 2022 Activities presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Elizabeth Cardenas, representing the Heber School District, thanking the Aquatic Center for all their help for their summer program event.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, approving consent agenda items #3 – #10.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of July 2022.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of July 2022.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of July 2022.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of June 21, 2022, July 5, 2022 and July 19, 2022.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-84, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RENEWING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 20-14 REGARDING A
DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY VIRUS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO COVID 19.
8. Approval of the plans and specifications for the Minor Concrete Repair Services and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
9. Approval of the plans and specifications for the Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Avenue and Danenberg Drive Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
10. Approval to advertise the Request for Prequalification of Design-Build Entities for Gomez Park Project.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a 12-month time extension for the Willow Bend Tentative Subdivision Map.
Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director. Mayor Oliva declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Marroquin asked if another Environment Impact Report needed to be done because it has been fifteen years since it was first prepared. Mr. Hernandez said that no report needed to be done because the project has not had any changes. Mayor Oliva asked of the EIR had to be redone and Mr. Hernandez said no changes needed to be made. Council Member Viegas-Walker asked regarding updates on the traffic study. Mr. Martin Coyne, applicant, stated that there was a traffic study done for the location. He is planning to build affordable housing on the location. The subdivision map will be brought back to Council for approval.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-85,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A
TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE WILLOW BEND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY ENCOMPASSSING 38 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH 4TH STREET (SR-86) AND ABOUT 630 FEET SOUTH OF HORNE ROAD.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
12. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to solicit public input on the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), approval of the CAPER and authorization for staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Oliva since there was no public comments the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-86, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSILIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2021 AS PART OF THE END OF
THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving the appointment of Todd Evangelist to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation with term ending on June 30, 2024.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-87, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
15. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-88, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
16. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-89, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 – UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
17. Moved by Marroquin, second Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-90, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 – UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
18. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-91,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 – CERTIFIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT
OPERATORS, CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS, AND
CERTIFIED WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS/SEWER
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
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19. Presentation by Marcela Piedra, City Manager, discussion and any necessary action regarding temporary agreement with Library Systems & Services (DBA Library IQ) to provide library professional services.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-92, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TEMPORARY
AGREEMENT WITH LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND SERVICES (DBA LIBRARY IQ) TO
PROVIDED LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
20. Presentation by Mayor Tomás Oliva, request for budget amendment for the Community Sponsorship account.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, approval of budget amendment for Community Sponsorship account for Fiscal Year 2023.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
21. Presentation by Marcela Piedra, City Manager, discussion and necessary action regarding a Managed Services Support agreement with Bjorn Struebing to provide maintenance and support to the City’s network and IT Division
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-93, RESOLUTIO OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MANAGED SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BJORN STRUEBING TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE CITY’S NETWORK AND IT DIVISION
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
22. Presentation by Marcela Piedra, City Manager and Abraham Campos, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, update on expenditures approved with American Rescue Plan Act Funds. City Council received an update and recommended that the ARPA Task Force meet as soon as possible to give a recommendation as to whether to move forward and continue with Plan A, pivoting to a Plan B and to see what will happen to any ARPA monies outstanding funds. Need a recommendation from the ARPA Board to approve or disapprove a recommendation. Update Only.
American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocated to City $ 14,095,734.00 Approved Expenses Expenses as of 6/30/22 Balance
Public Health Emergency Response Expenses $ 933,757.00 $ 395,681.22 $538,075.18 Revenue Loss/Government Services $5,295,127.62 $1,257,015.93 $4,038,111.69 Water and Sewer $7,700,000.00 $13,590.84 $7,686,409.16
Totals: $13,928,884.62 $1,666,287.99 $12,262,596.63
Uncommitted Funds: $ 166,849.38
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23. Budget amendment for cybersecurity monitoring system to CDW Government.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of $59,604 to pay for annual cybersecurity monitoring system to CDW Government.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: Marroquin
24. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of request from Chelsea Investment Corporation to issue a letter of support to apply for funding through the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
25. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adopting Resolution No. 22-94, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING AND READOPTING CITY POLICY 602 RELATED TO
THE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS USING FACILITIES MANAGED BY
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
26. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adopting Resolution No. 22-95,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT FROM THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DISTRICT FOR THE PAVING ALLEYWAYS PROJECT UNDER THE TARGETED AIR SHED GRANT
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
27. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of budget amendment of $90,000 to repair the City Hall HVAC system and provide temporary cooling costs.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
28. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution 22-96, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER MEDIA
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
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29. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of Ordinance 22-05, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING CHAPTER 24-11 TO ADD SECTION 24-11(b) (1)
PROVIDING THE ABILITY TO ADOPT SPECIFIC FEE SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITH CERTAIN CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
30. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE- Public Works Director/City Engineer Report on City of El Centro 2022 IID EDP Water Apportionment by. City Council accepted report as presented.
31. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Viegas-Walker, to accept the City’s position on the proposed 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly Bylaws.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
32. Report by Angel Hernandez, Interim Director of Community Development, Enforcement of Section 22-1-53(d)(3) of the El Centro Municipal Code regarding the maximum number of temporary noncommercial signage. Mr. Pete Rodriguez spoke in favor of this change to this enforcement change.
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
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Oliva closed the meeting in memory of Carmen Ramirez, Regional Council First Vice President. Meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Oliva, Mayor