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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 18, 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, 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 Marroquin, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
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).
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54927 to consider the process for appointment of a city manager.
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).
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:25 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 18, 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.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action. Item will be added to our agenda.
MOTION TO ADD ITEM:
Moved by Council Member Oliva, second by Council Member Garcia, to add Letter of Support for SB 534 (Padilla)- motion passed 5/0 - Added item will be number 25.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
1. Library Appreciation Week – April 24-28, 2023- Presented by Library Director Carla Mason.
2. Imperial County Film Commission Annual Report – by Charla Teeter, Film Commissioner.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Students from Health Occupations Students of America – Angela Romo, Alyssa Ortega, Rosa Rubio, Oriana Rosales – Tobacco Use
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent items #3-19.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of March 2023.
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of March 2023.
5. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of March 2023.
6. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-01, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 17-02, waive reading and adopt by title only.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-30, TERMINATING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-31, TEMINATING TRHE PROCLAMATION AND RETIFICATION OF A LOCAL STORM EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
9. Approved the plans and specifications for the 2023 Streets Overlay Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
10. Approved Amendment No. 4 to Task Order No. 1 between the City of El Centro and The Holt Group, Inc., for construction services related to the to the Imperial Avenue Extension Phase I project under The Holt Group Inc., On-Call Agreement.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-32, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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12. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-33, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
13. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-34, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-35, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
15. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-36, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
16. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-37, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANC COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
17. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-38, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
18. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-39, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDINGTHE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
19. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-40, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. 1) This was the date and time set for a public hearing to approve and authorize an agreement with Vic’s Air Conditioning & Electrical for Energy Conservation Facilities pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE – Public Works Director/City Engineer.
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 a question regarding the energy consumption and the savings of the new system.
Motion by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-41, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS TO APPROVE A
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOLTVILLE AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL, INC., DBA VIC’S AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION FACILITIES; and
2) Approval of additional Measure P funding in the amount of $146,590 to supplement existing approved funding for construction costs related to the City Hall energy efficiency upgrades.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
21. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for any necessary action regarding a Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant – COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds to the Restaurant Meals for Seniors Program. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.
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.
Motion by Garcia, second by Carter, approval of an amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan subject to the 5-day public review period and authorize the Interim City Manager to submit a letter to HUD to request authorization for the amendments.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
22. Motion by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-42, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IS ELIGIBLE
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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23. Budget Update Presentation – Fiscal Year 2023, presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance.
For discussion only.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
24. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, to send a letter of support -AB 918 (Eduardo Garcia) Imperial Valley Healthcare District
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
25. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, to send letter of support regarding SB 534 (Padilla), Equitable Access to Job Opportunity Pilot Program.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
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 the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor