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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:31 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: Oliva, Garcia (arrived at 11:45 a.m.)
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 to consider compensation for the librarian, city clerk and related positions. Any compensation increases will be presented for a vote in open session.
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957
Public Employment - Permanent City Manager Position
ANTICIPATED 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).
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 that the City will initiate litigation under Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Garcia arrived at 11:45 a.m., Council Member Oliva absent) Closed Session concluded at 1:30 p.m.
City Council recessed to 5:00 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION WAS CONTINUED TO 5:00 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:09 p.m. in Conference Room “A”, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of the continued closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Carter, Oliva Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans Closed Session Public Comment
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into the continuance of closed session.
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 5:45 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Garcia, and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Today the City Council met in closed session for slightly over an hour. You considered labor negotiations to matters you began the process of recruitment of a permanent City Manager and we discussed two litigation matters and there is no further report on those litigation matters.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Thomas Henderson, Jayzel Mendoza, Katia Moukarzel, Peter Rodriguez and Sheila Edwards.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent items #1 to #8.
1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2022.
2. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of December 2022.
3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of December 2022.
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4. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-01, RESOLUTION PF 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 JANUARY 16, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2023.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 04, 2022.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-02, REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
7. Approve Municipal Advisor Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for bond issues continuing disclosure requirements.
8. Approval of Municipal Advisor Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for general and special project services.
AYES: Carter, Marroquin, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Oliva NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the approval of Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds, 2023 Series A (Police Station Project). Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Interim Director of Finance and Cedric Ceseña, Interim City Manager. Eric Scriven, NHA Advisors, Inc., presented information regarding the Lease Revenue Bonds (Police Station Project) 2023 Series A in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $49,500,000. Mr. Scriven explained about the agreements attached to the Lease Revenue Bonds how long it would take to closed on the transactions.
Mayor Cardenas-Singh 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.
Council Member Oliva asked Ms. Chaparro what can we afford as a payment for the bonds for the Police Station Project. Ms. Chaparro said the City is bringing in $7,500,000 dollars in revenue from Measure P yearly. After all the debt service the city is already paying, we still have $3,200,000 dollars left for other uses. The City has to be conservative in how it uses the remaining $3.2 million dollars.
Council Member Garcia mentioned that when the City approached the voters on Measure P, the City made it clear that we wanted to use the money for capital improvement projects. The City has been diligently to do so. He stated that the City is moving in the right direction with the opening of our library and now with the bond for much replacement police department.
Motion by Oliva, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 23-03, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE (POLICE STATION PROJECT), 2023 SERIES A, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,500,000; APPROVING THE FORM OF
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A SITE AND FACILITY LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND Book 37
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
City Council recessed and convened as the Financing Authority at 6:49 p.m.
FINANCING AUTHORITY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia Secretary Wyles, Executive Director Ceseña, Attorney Martyn Evans
FINANCING AUTHORITY - CONSENT AGENDA
1. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, approval of the Financing Authority Minutes of February 15, 2022.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
FINANCING AUTHORITY – PUBLIC HEARING
2. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Interim Finance Director and Eric Scriven, NHA Advisors, LLC.
Chairman Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward to speak, she closed the public hearing. City Council had a few comments regarding the issuance of bonds. Council Member Garcia wanted to thank past Council Members for their work on this item.
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. FA 23-01, RESOLUTION OF THE
EL CENTRO FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS (POLICE STATION PROJECT), 2023 SERIES A, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,500,000; APPROVING THE FORM
OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL SATEMETN AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A SITE AND FACILITY LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Finance Authority adjourned at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened as City Council.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approval of the creation of the Public Information Officer position. Council Member Garcia commented that this position was not necessary for the City.
Council Member Oliva explained that this position was necessary for a more effective communication for the residents of the El Centro. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin asked if the City Manager’s office budget could sustain the salaries for the position of a new City Manager and the proposed salary for a Public Information Officer. Ms. Chaparro commented that we do have the budget to cover both positions. Council Member Oliva asked Ms. Bedolla, the Human Resource Director, if the City Book 37
Manager recruitment was being advertised. Ms. Bedolla commented that she was waiting for a company to become available in order to advertise the recruitment of the City Manager. For the recruitment of the PIO, it would be a process in order to open the recruitment. Mayor Cardenas-Singh stated that this position was not more important than the City Manager position but we need to be ready for the growth that has come with the City of El Centro.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin
NOES: Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-04, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
12. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and necessary action regarding the award of Bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the McGee Park Phase III Project.
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-05, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE MC GEE PARK PHASE III PROJECT, and approval of an additional $350,000 in Measure P funds for the McGee Park Phase III Project.
AYES: Garcia, Viegas-Walker, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Avenue East of Imperial Avenue – Phase I – STPL-5169 (049).
Item to be continued to meeting of February 7, 2023.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Avenue to Danenberg Drive – Phase II– STPL-5169 (054).
Item to be continued to meeting of February 7, 2023.
15. Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, appointment of Adrianne Lawson to the Community Services Board to fill one unscheduled vacancy Voting member with term ending June 30, 2025.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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16. Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, appointments to the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) for the Chief Medical Office - Dr. Cristian Tomaszewski and UCSD Management Representative - Patty Maysent.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Oliva
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Received Imperial Avenue/Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
18. Received Imperial Avenue /Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
19. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: Fujisan Sushi, 1560 Ocotillo Dr., Ste. O, El Centro, California.
20. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: Senoritas Bar & Grill, 466 Broadway Ave., El Centro, California.
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 7:37 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor