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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 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: 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 Garcia, 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 for the public information officer 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) - 1 case
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).
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: Aaron Reel v. City of El Centro, Federal Court case 22-cv-00526-W-(KSC).
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiators, Cedric Cesena, Interim City Manager, Abraham Campos, Public Works Director, and Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, regarding negotiations with the Imperial County Office of Education, which instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary consideration concerning the purchase, sale, exchange and/or lease of that portion of the property known as the former City library location on Parcel 2 of Valley Center Plaza.
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Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:00 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:02 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
During closed session today from 11:30 on City Council discussed possible litigation against the City. City’s anticipated litigation which it has none a pending case which will have a settlement and provided direction regarding direction a possible new position in the City. In addition, as a result of an item, that came up in closed session it is time to add an agenda item to the agenda if possible. That item would be request by Community Services Director to add an item regarding allocation of baseball and softball practice fields. Is Council willing to add this item to the presentations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Jessica Smith on behalf of Leticia Taylor. Letters received via email were read by Mayor Cardenas-Singh from Judy Stevenson, Maria Stanfield, and Felicitas Ibarra. Public comments were also received by Joey Imperial, Pete Rodriguez and Vivia Arellano Peraza.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approving consent items #1 to #2.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 10, October 18, 2022, October 21, 2022, October 28, 2022, November 1, 2022, November 2, 2022 and November 14, 2022.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-06, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
ADDED ITEM TO NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Oliva, second by Carter, to add the Athletic Field Request & Availability for Youth Baseball and Softball.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
3a. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion regarding Athletic Field Requests and Availability for Youth Baseball and Softball. Ms. Nava explained how leagues use our City’s fields and which parks are used the most. She also explained which leagues used our fields the most. Mayor Cardenas-Singh invited the public to speak regarding this item. Speakers were Ivan Murillo, Rusty Garcia, and Jorge Gonzalez. Council Members had several comments regarding the use of fields. Item was for discussed and instructions were given to City Manager for follow up. 3b. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Ave East of Imperial Avenue – Phase I – STPL-5169(049). A representative from Pyramid Construction spoke about the history of the company and wanted to thank City Council for their support. Contract was awarded to Pyramid Construction.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-07, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM INTERSTATE 8 TO WAKE AVENUE AND WAKE AVENUE EAST OF IMPERIAL AVENUE – PHASE I – STPL-5169(049).
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
4. Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-08, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM WAKE AVENUE TO DANENBERG DRIVE – PHASE II – STBGL-5169(054). Contract was awarded to Pyramid Construction.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
5. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and any necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2023- 2024. Council Member Oliva had several questions regarding Homeless Day Center. The Homeless Day Center has not opened and he suggested the money allocated for the Day Center to be given to another agency. Council Member Garcia agreed with Council Member Oliva. Council Member Book 37
Garcia would like to know how the CDBG money given to the Homeless Day Center is being spent since they have not opened their doors. City Council continued this item to the next City Council meeting of February 21, 2023.
6. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, approval of bid documents for the Parks Division Yard Improvements Project and authorize the Community Services Department to send the project out to bid.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
7. Presentation by Council Member Carter, discussion and any necessary direction regarding the change in time for holding the closed session during a regularly schedule City Council meeting.
The consensus of the City Council was to continue the closed session with the regular scheduled time of 11:30 a.m.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Received Imperial Avenue/Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
9. Received Imperial Avenue /Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
10. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company’s request for rate increase Application A.23-01-004.
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, Mayor Cardenas-Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor