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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room “A”, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Viegas-Walker, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia, Oliva (arrived at 12:20 p.m.)
Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into closed session for:
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 hospital facilities.
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION BY THE CITY
Significant Exposure to Litigation Against the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation initiated by City. There is one (1) potential case.
Motion unanimously carried.
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, October 4, 2022 at 6:01 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
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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 Mayor Oliva.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During closed session the City Council discussed agenda items for a joint meeting with ECRMC joint meeting on Monday. They also received a court report from the Fire Chief which will be expanding on a press release regarding an improper organization pretending to act as a Fire Department that is open at the City of El Centro.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
Item #2 was moved up by Mayor Oliva.
*2. Introduction of PD Support Dog – Presented by Heather Johnson.
1. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce – Not present
3. Certificate of Recognition – for Tai Chi Instructor, Alex Lee.
4. Proclamation – National Fore Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. Presented by Interim Fire Chief Cedric Cesena.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Ruben Vildosola.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, approving consent agenda items #5 – #6.
5. Approval of city council minutes of August 2, 2022, August 16, 2022 August 25, 2022 and September 6, 2022.
6. Approval of Bid Documents for the McGee Park Phase 3 Project and authorize the Community Services Department to send project out to bid.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ASTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
7. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of Community Sponsorship request from WomanHaven. City Council approved a sponsorship of $700.00 for their Annual Mariposa Award Fundraiser Gala event. Christian Gamble, Kelly, Ranasinghe and Gina Vargas spoke on behalf of WomanHaven.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
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8. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approved Request for Proposals for Security Services at various City Facilities. Council Member Viegas-Walker and Council Member Marroquin had several questions regarding the request for proposal which Ms. Nava and Police Chief Sawyer addressed.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
9. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of Measure P funds for City Hall HVAC system rehabilitation and modernization project, Option 1. Option 1 provides long term performance and redundancy. In addition, RTU’s are easier to maintain with local staff and vendors. The above estimates will be revised once design is complete to account for facility conditions and bidding environment. Staff will return to Council should budget revisions be necessary and to award the construction contract. Sky Ainsworth spoke regarding this item.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
10. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-104, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 JOHN DEERE 310LEP FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
11. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 22-105, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 415-07 BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
ADDED NEW BUSINESS ITEM 11b.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh
11b. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-106,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AN
EMERGENCY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE IMPERIAL AVENUE
SEWER MAIN NEAR EUCLID AVENUE
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
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12. Presentation by Elizabeth Marty, City Attorney, clarification and authorization for City departments’ use of the City seal, logos and other insignia.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, clarification and authorization for City departments’ use of City Seal, logos and other insignia.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:34 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin Secretary Wyles, Executive Officer Manager Piedra, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans ABSENT: Agency Member: Garcia
13. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. SA 22-04,
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ARE SURPLUS AND NOT NECESSARYT FOR THE AGENCY’S USE.
AYES: Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:39 p.m. and reconvened at City Council.
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
Reported on activities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomás Oliva, Mayor