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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2023, 4:00 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 4:01 p.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, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 4:05 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into closed session for:
EXISTING LITIGATION
The City Council will consider City of El Centro v. Imperial County LAFCO.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Negotiator: Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
Negotiating with: Unrepresented Employee
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.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 4:37 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 4:44 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
City attorney asked Mayor Cardenas-Singh to report out from closed session.
MAYOR REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cardenas-Singh reported that on behalf of the City Council members that they will be appointing Cedric Ceseña to be City of El Centro City Manager. This item will be on our agenda for resolution on July 18, 2023. The Mayor wanted to make the announcement to the public and look forward to his leadership.
Interim City Manager Cedric Ceseña was given a chance to say a few words.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, approving consent items #1 - 3.
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-66, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF A SEWER MAINTENANCE HOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF VILLA AVENUE AND IMPERIAL AVENUE.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-67, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 23-55 REGARDING EMERGENCY REPAIRS
FOR A SEWER MAINTENANCE HOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS AVENUE AND IMPERIAL AVENUE.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-68, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. This was the date and time set for the continuance of the 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 Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official.
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-69, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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5. This was the date and time set for the continuance of the public hearing for the purpose of adoption of the 2022 California Building Code. Presentation by Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official. Council Member Oliva had a few questions regarding the building code and Mr. Soto answered all the questions.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, introduction of Ordinance No. 23-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH
XVIII BY REFERENCE TO THE UPDATED OF MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE,
MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE,
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, GREEN BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN MOBILE HOME
REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR UNREINFORCED MANSONRY WALLS , waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
6. This was the date and time set for the continuance of the public hearing for discussion and any necessary action regarding setting findings for required amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions. Presentation by Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-70, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
7. This was the date and time set for the continuance of the public hearing for the purpose of adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code. Presentation by Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official.
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, introduction of Ordinance No. 23-03, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 10-41 AND REPEALING SECTION 10-48 TO ADOPT THE 2022
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10-6 PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC FILING AND NOTIFICATIONS FOR SELFINSPECTIONS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
8. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance, Annual Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin had asked if personnel cost also included contributions to retirement plans and Ms. Chaparro confirmed it does. Council Member Oliva asked regarding the remainder of the ARPA funding and where it was located. Ms. Chaparro stated in was located under fund 214.
Motion by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 23-71, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
9. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, 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 Avenue East of Imperial Avenue – Phase I – 5169 (049). Council Member Oliva had a question regarding what Phase III and Phase IV would look like. Mr. Campos explained that the next Phase III is between Danenberg and Manuel Ortiz and connects the subdivision of Buena Vista.
For Phase IV the City is still looking for funding.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, Adoption of Resolution No. 23-72, 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 AVEUE – PHASE 1 – STPL-5169(049).
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-73, 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).
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE – Public Works Director/City Engineer, award of Construction Management Services for the Police Station Project. Council Member Oliva asked if he could summarize why Balfour was selected and Mr. Campos explained they are very responsive.
Motion by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-74, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE POLICE STATION PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE., Public Works Director/City Engineer, approval of plans and specifications for the Police Station Construction project. Mayor Cardenas-Singh asked what will be the plan to keep operations and have construction at the same time. Mr. Campos explained that it is a base construction and it will be a phase construction which will be done by areas.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Garcia, approval of plans and specifications for the City of El Centro Police Station Project.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
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 5:56 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor