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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 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: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva, Garcia
Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following purposes of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other related matters within the scope of representation, as follows: 1) to consider compensation for the Interim City Manager; 2) to consider compensation for the City Clerk; 3) to consider compensation for the Library Director; and 4) to consider certain compensation increases within bargaining units. Any compensation increases will be presented for a vote in open session.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
TRADE SECRETS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606(b) and 37606.1(b) to discuss and/or deliberate about reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code and which are necessary, and would, if prematurely disclosed create a substantial probability of depriving the hospital of substantial economic benefit:
Number of Items:
3 - Estimated Date of Public Disclosure - January 2023
Discussion of:
X hospital service
X program
Motion unanimously carried. (Absent Council: Oliva, Garcia) Closed Session concluded at 1:30 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, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva, Garcia
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin, and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During the closed session the City Council discussed another labor negotiations action which will be coming forward on future agendas as well as some trade secrets regarding ECRMC and the City’s relationship with it.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Retirement recognition was given to Joe Bustamante by Public Works Director/City Engineer Abraham Campos.
2. Retirement recognition was given to Felix De Leon, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, by Public Works Director/City Engineer Abraham Campos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Mario Renteria, Representative for Senator Steve Padilla and Marcie Landeros, IV Press Reporter.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent agenda items #3 – #16.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of November 2022.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2022.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of November 2022.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of September 20, 2022 and September 27, 2022.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-134, 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 DECEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2023.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-135, RENEWAL OF THE PROCLAMATION AND RATIFICATION OF A LOCAL STORM EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
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9. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-136, 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.
10. Approval of Plans and Specification as recommended by staff and authorize the project be released for public bidding.
11. Approve plans and specifications as presented and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-137, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE OFFICES OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
13. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-09, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 “LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE XIV “GARAGE SALES” SECTION 16-143 TO REMOVE THE PERMIT FEE AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GARAGE SALES TO TWO PER MONTH, waive reading and adopt by title only.
14. Acceptance of the annual Development Impact Fee and Water/Wastewater Capacity Fee information report for fiscal year June 30, 2022.
15. Approval of plans and specifications for the Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Conversion Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
16. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-138, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2020-2021 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION PLAN.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva, Garcia
ASTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
17. Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 22-139, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva, Garcia
ASTAINED: None
18. Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Agreement between El Centro Regional Medical Center and the Regents of the University of California. Item was continued to a later date.
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19. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, establishment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commercial Façade Improvement Program & Adoption of Guidelines. Mayor Cardenas-Singh asked how was the selection process take place and what is the criteria? Ms. Nava stated that the process will be as a first come, first served basis. That will be the primary criteria and being able to meet all the other criteria that we have in place. The top six business that meets all the requirements will be approved. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin asked if the applicants must qualify or meet the criteria of low or moderate income. Ms. Nava said no, but they are required serve people within the target area. For example, a sandwich shop would qualify. No income requirements have to be provided in order to qualify for the Façade program.
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, authorizing the use of $135,147 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the purpose of establishing a CDBG Commercial Façade Improvement Program and adoption of Resolution No. 22-140, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva, Garcia
ASTAINED: None
20. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development, discussion an any necessary action regarding Civic Center Site Plan Review 21-01 for the El Centro Police Station at 150 N. 11th Street. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin asked if the City was losing parking spaces along 11th Street and if it will be converted into a one-way street. Mr. Hernandez confirmed that there would not be any more parking along the street and it will be converted into a one-way street from Main Street to Broadway.
Mr. Abraham Campos, Director of Public Works/City Engineer spoke about the parking along 11th Street and stated that the only available parking along 11th Street is the diagonal parking. The City is only losing a minimal of public parking spaces. Mayor Cardenas-Singh asked where the City was in the process of the construction of the new police station and how was the construction going to work so there will be no interruption of services provided by the Police department. Mr. Campos confirmed that the construction would take 18 months to 2 years, because the construction will be done in phases.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 22-141, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING CIVIC CENTER SITE PLAN REVIEW 21-01 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE STATION AT 150 N. 11TH STREET.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva, Garcia
ASTAINED: None
21. Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter approving Mayor’s recommendation on the appointments to the following Council Committees.
ICTC Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Oliva
LTA Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Oliva
SAFE Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Oliva
IVRMA Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Oliva
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CJPIA: Rep: Garcia Alt: Marroquin
ECRMC Board of Trustees: Rep: Oliva Alt: Marroquin
Air Pollution Board: Rep: Carter Alt: Cardenas-Singh
Airport Advisory Board: Rep: Carter Alt: Marroquin
I.C. Film Commission: Rep: Carter Alt: Garcia
IV Regional Chamber of Commerce: Rep: Marroquin Al: Cardenas-Singh United Way-Emergency Food Shelter Program: Rep: Carter Alt: Marroquin Mexican Liaison: Rep: Oliva Alt: Cardenas-Singh
Citizen Advisory Committee: Rep: Oliva Alt: Cardenas-Singh Community Enhancement Task Force: Rep: Oliva Alt: Marroquin Friends of Community Service Foundation Board: Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Garcia Task Force to End Homelessness: Rep: Marroquin Alt: Carter Covid-19 Pandemic Response & Economic Recovery Task Force: Rep: Oliva Alt: Garcia Cannabis Task Force: Rep: Oliva Alt: Garcia
Federal & State Funding Opportunities Task Force: Rep: Cardenas-Singh Alt: Garcia Public Safety Task Force: Rep: Oliva Alt: Garcia
Measure P Working Groups
IT & Related Projects: Oliva & Garcia
Parks & Recreation: Cardenas-Singh & Carter
Operational Projects: Marroquin & Garcia
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 his activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Cardenas-Singh adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
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Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor