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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, June 20, 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: Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Carter (arrived at 12:25 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Garcia, to adjourn into closed session for:
ADDED ITEMS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin to add two items to closed session: Personnel Matter and Conference with Labor Negotiators
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) – claim from Imperial Aggregates.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
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 against LAFCO and Jurg Heuberger Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – City Manager Appointment.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed session pursuant to 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiators: Agency Representatives, Mayor, Negotiating with Unrepresented Employee.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:30 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, June 6, 2023 at 6:06 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
City Council discussed possible action against the City and possible action by the City. City’s complaint against LAFCO with Pioneer’s Memorial Hospital is a real party in interest will be filed tomorrow and served on the parties. They have been notified that its pending.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, approving consent items #1 - 7.
1. Approved Warrant Registers for the Month of May 2023.
2. Approved Payroll Registers for the Month of May 2023.
3. Approved Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2023.
4. Approved City Council Minutes of April 18, 2023 and April 24, 2023.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-63, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING THE JOINT USE POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EL CENTRO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-64, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING THE CALPERS COST-SHARING AMOUNT FOR THE UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE POLICE MANAGERS.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-65, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING THE CALPERS COST-SHARING AMOUNT FOR THE UNREPRESENTED FIRE MANAGERS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose on setting findings for required amendments to the 2022 California Building Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Mayor Cardenas-Singh declared the public hearing opened and continued the public hearing to the Adjourned Regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the introduction of the 2022 California Building Code. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Mayor Cardenas-Singh declared the public hearing opened and continued the public hearing to the Adjourned Regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.
10. This was the date and time set for the setting findings for Required Amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code to Local Climatic, Geographic, or Topographic Conditions. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development
Mayor Cardenas-Singh declared the public hearing opened and continued the public hearing to the Adjourned Regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.
11. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Mayor Cardenas-Singh declared the public hearing opened and continued the public hearing to the Adjourned Regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Motion by Oliva, second by Carter, approval of CAL OES Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
13 Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, appointments to the Library and Community Services Board, Voting Members: Dr. Richard Ryan and Janeth Cruz and Non-Voting Members: Armando Lopez and Rosendo G. Garcia with terms ending June 30, 2027.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, to cancel the City Council regular meetings of August 1, 2023 and September 19, 2023. To move the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting to September 12, 2023.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
15. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, to send a letter of the support for AB-918 – Countywide Healthcare District.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
16. Update on Imperial Avenue at Adams Avenue Local Emergency Proclamation.
17. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: AXIS-MSO LLC, Jackson 6845, 1302 S.
Imperial Avenue, El Centro, California
18. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: The Burger and I, 3451 S. Dogwood Rd, Ste. 1396, El Centro, CA 92243-9141
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 6:39 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor