AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023
City Hall Regular Meeting 5:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by May 2, 2023.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself.
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Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Martha Cardenas-Singh Interim City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Tomás Oliva
Sonia Carter
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 2, 2023 City of El Centro Page 2
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the process for appointment of a city manager.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda.
* Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:25 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Introduction of new El Centro Regional Medical Center CEO, Pablo Velez.
2. Certificates of Recognition - KYOTES Rodeo Event on April 15, 2023.
Presentation by Pat Ureña, Recreation Supervisor
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3. Proclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks Week - April 30, 2023 - May 6, 2023
6:25-6:30 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record. 6:30-6:35 CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are approved by one motion. Council members or members of the public may pull consent items to be considered separately at a time determined by the Mayor.
4. Approval of City Council Minutes of March 7, 2023 and March 21, 2023. 6:35-7:35 DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentations from Department Heads
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
7:35-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 2, 2023 City of El Centro Page 4
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).
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).
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 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 property owner(s), which instructions concern prices, terms of payment or both, including environmental issues and other monetary consideration, concerning the purchase of that property known as 317 W. Brighton Avenue APN0 53-200-015 (Norma Villicana) and 359 W. Brighton APN 053-200-016 (Norma & Miguel Villicana).
ADJOURNMENT
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.
City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/02/23 05:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Introduction
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
PRESENTATION (ID # 5951) DOC ID: 5951
Introduction of new El Centro Regional Medical Center CEO, Pablo Velez.
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City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/02/23 05:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Council
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Presentation
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Martha Cardenas-Singh
PRESENTATION (ID # 5954) DOC ID: 5954
Certificates of Recognition - KYOTES Rodeo Event on April 15, 2023. Presentation by Pat Ureña, Recreation Supervisor The City of El Centro Community Services Department hosted a KYOTES Rodeo Event on April 15, 2023. KYOTES is, Keeping Youth on Track Education Safety - Mini-bike Program. The Event was held at the City's Incubator and some of the activities that took place were, Range Trails, Four Barrel Race, Haystack Race, Hot Dog Race, Observed Trails, and Slow Race.
The City would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors for their participation and for making this event a success.
El Centro RV Sales
California Outdoor Recreation Foundation
FOX FACTORY
Imperial County Department of Social Services - Director Paula Llanes Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Imperial County Probation Department
McNeece Brothers Oil Company
ATTACHMENTS:
• Presentation of KYOTES program (DOCX)
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Presentation of KYOTES Program – City Staff
Pat Ureña – Recreation Supervisor
KYOTES Sponsors:
El Centro RV Sales – For upgrading the KYOTES toy hauler and installing new lights (inside and outside of the trailer, batteries and reframing the exterior walls) – Sponsorship 541 E. Ross, El Centro, CA. 92243
California Outdoor Recreation Foundation- Facilitating a Trails Trust grant from Fox Factory to support our KYOTES program
FOX FACTORY – For grant sponsorship the Trails Trust grant for our El Centro KYOTES program
Department of Social Services – Director Paula Llanes – Loaning KYOTES 3 travel trailers for the April 13-15th Rodeo.
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office – O.H.V.E.S.T. (Off Highway Vehicle Enforcement Safety Team) – Presentation of Safety Awareness and Education on our Desert Environment.
Imperial County Probation Department – Chief Prince YOBG (Youth Offender Block Grant) continuous support in funding KYOTES year-round.
McNeece Brothers Oil Company – Donation of 4 barrels for the rodeo **Special thanks to the Parks and Maintenance Division for their assistance in setting up for the Rodeo
**Special thanks to the parents and Community Center Team for assisting with cooking all the meals during the KYOTES rodeo.
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Attachment: Presentation of KYOTES program (5954 : Certificates of Recognition - KYOTES Rodeo Event) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/02/23 05:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Council
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Presentation
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Martha Cardenas-Singh
PRESENTATION (ID # 5945) DOC ID: 5945
Proclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks Week - April 30, 2023 - May 6, 2023
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City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/02/23 05:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Minutes
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5944) DOC ID: 5944
Approval of City Council Minutes of March 7, 2023 and March 21, 2023.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of City Council Minutes of March 7, 2023 and March 21, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 3-07-2023 Regular CC Minutes (DOCX)
• 3-21-2023 Regular CC Minutes (DOCX)
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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 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 (arrived at 11:40 a.m.), Garcia (arrived at 11:32 a.m.)
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).
EXISTING LITIGATION
The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in the case of Alonso v. City of El Centro.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the appointment to the position of City Manager.
LABOR RELATIONS NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 to meet with the Interim City Manager and Human Resources Director for the purposes of instructing its representatives regarding matter of salary schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits or other matters within the scope of representation for the position of Police Lieutenant.
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 Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:50 p.m.
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Attachment: 3-07-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:00 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
The Council had and extended closed session to receive a variety of information regarding possible litigation against the City. Litigation initiated by the City and to receive an update on the claims and other pending matters.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were received.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent item #1.
1. Approval of City Council minutes of November 15, 2022 (special meeting), November 15, 2022, December 6, 2022 and December 7, 2022.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
PUBLIC HEARING
2. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Jacaranda Gardens Apartments. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development. This public hearing was conducted under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
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.
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-17, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO WXVEED $25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND
EQUIPPING OF JACARANDA GARDENS APARTMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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Attachment: 3-07-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
NEW BUSINESS
3. Presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Director of Human Resource, discussion of Director of Finance Employment Contract.
Moved by Carter, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 23-18, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
4. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director, City Engineer, award of Water Treatment Plant Overflow Modification to Raw Water Storage Ponds Project.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-19, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OVERFLOW MODIFICATION TO RAW WATER STORAGE PONDS PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
5. Presentation by Council Member Tomás Oliva, retention of a lobbyist for the City. Council Member Oliva commented that the budget for the lobbyist needs to be increased since the old budget is very low. Council Member Oliva is asking for direction from Council and to take this item to a committee and have this item betted and bring it back to Council for discussion.
City Council was in favor of taking this item to a committee and to come back at a future meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
6. State Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1 was presented by Interim City Manager Cedric Ceseña. Interim City Manager Ceseña explained that this is a resolution of the City Council opposing this initiative No. 21-0042A1. He explained how this initiative would impacts several cities. City Attorney MartynEvans commented that the League of California Cities have put together an effort to get out publicity about this initiative as it qualifies for the ballot, it would not affect Measure P. It is a measure that handicaps public agencies, cities, special districts and counties in doing their business. Council Member Garcia gave a background on this initiative. He states that this initiative would be very detrimental to our city. Council Member Garcia is completely opposed to this initiative and asks this Council to take a stand now. Council Member Oliva commented that the State took away the abilities to have Redevelopment agencies from all cities. Some cities did not use their Redevelopment Agencies correctly and the government took them away. Cities are now applying for grants to revitalize their parks. This proposal would eliminate all the taxes and bonds that were recently passed.
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Attachment: 3-07-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
This proposal is not good for public agencies, cities, special districts and counties. Council Member Oliva is asking Council to support the opposition on this proposal. Council Member Carter asked for more time to review this item. Council decided to continue this item to the next Council meeting of March 21, 2023.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7. Received Imperial Avenue/Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
8. Received Imperial Avenue /Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
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 7:07 p.m.
__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
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Attachment: 3-07-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 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, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Marroquin (arrived at 11:33 a.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, 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 54957 to consider the process for appointment of a City Manager.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
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.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:40 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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Attachment: 3-21-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin, and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Judy Tagg.
SCHDULED PRESENTATION
1. Presentation by Interim City Manager of new Library Director – Carla Mason.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approving consent item #2-7.
2. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of February 2023.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of February 2023.
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2023.
5. Approval of City Council minutes of December 15, 2022, December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-20, REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2023 AREA PLAN UPDATE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
ADDED ITEM
Add Support Letter for Imperial County Transportation Commission $1,000,000 community project funding request to the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter to add support letter as item 12b.
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Attachment: 3-21-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Director of Human Resource, MOU for unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 23-22, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IDENTIFYING, RECOGNIZING AND
ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED
POLICE LIEUTENANT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
9. Presentation by Elizabeth Martyn Evans, City Attorney, discuss Zoom meeting attendance for the public versus broadcasting. Council members discussed the options of meeting media formats.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, to keep four (4) platforms: Zoom, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
10. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, discussion and any necessary action regarding the acceptance of 2022 Housing Element Annual Report.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, acceptance of the City’s Annual Housing Element Progress Report on the implementation of the Housing Element and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
11. State Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1 was presented by Council Member Garcia.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, Adoption of Resolution No. 23-23, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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Attachment: 3-21-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) Book 37
12. Letter of Support – Senate Bill 583 (Padilla) Salton Sea Conservancy.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, send letter of support for Senate Bill 583 (Padilla) Salton Sea Conservancy.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
12b. Letter of Support for Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) $1,000,000 community project funding request to the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, send letter of support for ICTC $1,000,000 community project funding request to the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, to upgrade its existing Dial-A-Ride service with modern routing software and clean vehicle technology.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: Oliva
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
13. Received Imperial Avenue /Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
14. Received Imperial Avenue/Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update.
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 7:16 p.m.
__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
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Attachment: 3-21-2023 Regular CC Minutes (5944 : Approval of City Council Minutes) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/02/23 05:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Presentation
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
PRESENTATION (ID # 5946) DOC ID: 5946
Presentation from Department Heads
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