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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, May 16, 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 City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia (arrived at 11:40 a.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Coe Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiators (Cedric Ceseña, Interim City Manager, Abraham Campos, Public Works Director, Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, and Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, regarding negotiations with ICOE for the lease or purchase of a portion of Parcel 2 at Valley Center Plaza, which instructions include those as to price, terms and other monetary consideration.
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.
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).
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:40 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, May 16, 2023 at 6:03 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
No reportable action from closed session.
MOTION TO ADD ITEM:
Moved by Council Member Carter, second by Council Member Oliva, to add item #21b – Proclamation of Local Emergency – Imperial Avenue at Adams Avenue - motion passed 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were received.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation – National Public Works Week – May 21-27, 2023 -Received by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
2. Proclamation – Building Safety Month – May 2023 – Received by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director and Frank Soto, Assistant Community Development Director.
3. Proclamation – National Police Week – May 14-20, 2023 – Received by Chief of Police, Robert Sawyer.
4. Proclamation – EMS – (Emergency Medical Services) Week – May 21-27, 2023 – Received by Fire Chief Joseph Bernal.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent item #5-12.
5. Approval of Warrant Registers for April 2023.
6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of April 2023.
7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – April 2023.
8. Approval of City Council minutes of April 4, 2023 and April 13, 2023.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-45, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHLORINE CONVERSION PROJECT.
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10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 between the City of El Centro and Aztec Engineering California, Inc. for engineering services related to the ATP Cycle 5 improvements project under the Aztec Engineering Inc. On-Call agreement.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-46, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-47, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IMPERIAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND CITY OF EL CENTRO.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of adopting, updating, and confirming certain city rates, charges and user fees for participation in certain recreation programs.
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.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-48, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, UPDATING, AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN CITY RATES, CHARGES AND USER FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN RECREATION PROGRAMS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
14. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report regarding Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2023/2024. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance. Melissa Alvarado spoke in opposition of the recommendation. Council Member Oliva explained the decrease and increase throughout the years to Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and asked if the amount discussed was the correct amount and it was correct.
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 Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-49, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENSING IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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15. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report regarding Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2023/2024. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance.
Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and brought it back to Council. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin has received complaints regarding the upkeep of the park. Ms. Nava explained that there are two parks in that location and said that northern park is not covered by the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District. Council Member Oliva commented that he is not in favor of increase because it too much of an increase all at once. He in favor of a gradual increase. Ms.
Chaparro and Council Member Oliva discussed the assessment and how much it should be.
Mayor Cardenas-Singh made a motion to continue the public hearing to the next council meeting of June 6, 2023 in order to have the correct number of the increase to Legacy Park Landscaping and Lighting District levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, to continue this public hearing to June 6, 2023.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
16. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report regarding El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2023/2024. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance.
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 and brought it back to Council. Council Member Oliva had several questions regarding the levy and assessment amounts to El Centro Town Center.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-51, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENSING IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
NEW BUSINESS
Item # 21b was moved up by Mayor Cardenas-Singh.
21b. Presentation by Cedric Ceseña, Interim City Manager, discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from Sure Helpline Center for their Gala Dinner, Benefit to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence, where they will honor community inspirational leaders on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Motion by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, to approve a community sponsorship in the amount of $500.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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17. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-52, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
18. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-53, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000A122 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
19. Presentation by Fire Chief Joseph Bernal, discussion and necessary action regarding a Cooperative Field Experience Program Affiliate Agreement between El Centro Fire Department and Imperial Community College District.
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 23-50, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONTINUING A COOPERATIVE FIELD
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM AFFILIATE AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR ITS FIRE TRAINING PROGRAMS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
20. Moved Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-54, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CONTRACT FOR SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, FOR SECURITY SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
21. Item #21 was moved before item 17 by Mayor Cardenas-Singh. 21b. Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-55, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF A SEWER MAINTENANCE HOLE AT ADAMS AVENUE AND IMPERIAL AVENUE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
22. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approval to send Letter of Support for Legislature to Take Action on Fentanyl.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: 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 adjourned at 8:37 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor