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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 11:36 a.m. in Conference Room “A”, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Martyn Evans Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Viegas-Walker, 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 its representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager 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 3504; negotiating with all bargaining units with the City.
EXISTING LITIGATION
Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(21) regarding the following litigation against the City - Manuel Avendano, Arturo Lucero v. City of El Centro ( Federal Court - 22 CV526 W KSC) and John Seaman v. City of El Centro (ECU0023).
ADDED CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Motion to add was moved by Marroquin, second by Viegas-Walker:
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Pursuant to Govt. Code 37606.1(b), for the purpose only of discussion and deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secrets as defined in Civil Code Section 3426.1(d) which, if prematurely disclose, 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.
Motion unanimously carried.
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, November 1, 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 Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Cardenas-Singh, and Invocation was given by Council Member Viegas-Walker.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During closed session Council discussed pending litigation as well as brief labor negotiations matter in addition the City Council added a closed session regarding ECRMC as allowed by the Government Code Provision for hospitals of that sort. I would like to point out that the 11:00 o’clock meeting and this meeting which are part of your regular meeting are being adjourned to an additional meeting tomorrow at 11:30 in the RDA conference room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Claire Machado, Pete Rodriguez and Mary Helen Combs.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items #1 to #6.
1. 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 22-06, AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and adopt by title only.
2. Authorized approval of Task Order No. 23 on the on-call contract with Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management Services related to the S. Imperial Avenue Extension Phase I and Phase II.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-111, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE DOGWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT WAKE AVENUE AND DANENBERG DRIVE.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-112, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR MINOR CONCRETE REPAIR SERVICES.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-113, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUGGINS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
THE PRECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOG PARK PROJECT.
6. Approval of $750,000 in Waste Water Enterprise Funds for emergency sewer repairs at Imperial Avenue and Scott Avenue intersection.
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AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of establishing and adopting rental rates and charges for the new City Library community rooms and restating such fees and charges for other facilities. 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.
Mary Helen Combs asked if this item is presented again to please add the backup to agenda. She was told that the backup is in a binder by the door entrance. Ms. Martyn and Ms. Nava stated that the fee schedules were posted online with all backup material. Mayor Oliva closed the public hearing after seeing no other speakers. Mayor Pro-Tem Cardenas-Singh asked how the rate was calculated, if it was based on square footage, what is the formula that is being used? Ms. Nava explained how the rates were being calculated. Mayor Oliva had several comments regarding how the fees are waived for a non-profit organization and fees will apply for a private corporation reserving the library rooms or any other facility in the city.
Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-114, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND
ADOPTING RENTAL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE NEW CITY LIBRARY COMMONITY ROOMS AND RESTATING SUCH FEES AND CHARGES FOR OTHER CITY FACILITIES.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the 2022 Zoning Ordinance Update. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director. Catherine Lorbeer, Senior Associate with CityPlace Planning, introduced the 2022 Zoning Ordinance update for Council. Mayor Oliva opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this issue to please come forward. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro-Tem Cardenas-Singh asked if the school districts are involved in the conversation regarding the new housing expansion. She wants to make sure that school districts are able to meet the demand of the new residents moving into the district. Mr. Hernandez confirmed that they have met with the school districts and advised them about the newly planned housing expansion. Council Member Viegas-Walker asked about the alley access Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, approval of Ordinance No. 22-07, ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER
22.1 “SIGNS” AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 19 “SIGNS”, REPEALING CHAPTER 29 “ZONING” AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 29 “ZONING”, FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE EL CENTRO 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding General Plan Amendment 22-04. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director. Mayor Oliva opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this issue to please come forward. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Viegas-Walker, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 22-115, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENEMENT 22-04 AMENDING THE ALLOWED USES IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE
OVERLAY AND TO CORRECT MAPPING ERRORS IN THE LAND USE MAP, AND
DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
10. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 22-116, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR THE UNREPRESENTED FIRE MANAGEMENT FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30 2025.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
11. Moved by Marroquin, second by Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-117, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
12. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-118,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
13. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Viegas-Walker, adoption of Resolution No. 22-119,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF DISASTER SERVICES.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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14. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-120,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPOINTING AN
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
15. Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-121,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT
FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN 2020
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
16. Presentation by Marcela Piedra, City Manager and Patricia Crosby, Interim Library Director, regarding the selection of a logo for the El Centro Library.
Moved by Viegas-Walker, second by Cardenas-Singh, everyone voted for Logo C.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
17. Measure P funding request in the amount of $10,000 for First Responders Wall, located at First Responders Park.
Moved by Garcia, second by Viegas-Walker, approval of $10,000 in Measure P funds to purchase a piece of granite slab for the First Responders Wall located in First Responders Park.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
18. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, approval of request to sign a letter asking PMH and ECRMC to enter into a Shared Services Agreement.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
19. Aquatic Center Operations Update by Rebecca Corfman, Aquatics Supervisor. Comments regarding this item were received by Mary Helen Combs.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval to send a letter of Support for SB1383 Procurement Requirements to Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: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 8:41 p.m. to Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in RDA Conference Room, 1249 Main Street, El Centro, CA. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomás Oliva, Mayor