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JOINT REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2024 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:34 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 11:36 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Garcia, to adjourn into closed session for:
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 LITITGATION BY 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 pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designation Negotiator: Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
Negotiating with: Unrepresented employee
MOTION TO ADD ITEMS TO CLOSED SESSION:
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, to add items to closed session:
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION:
Possible purchase of property located at 317 W. Brighton; Negotiating for the City: Abraham Campos; negotiating with Norma Villicana and realtor; under negotiation – price and terms.
EXISTING LITIGATION
Avendano v. City of El Centro, Seaman v. City of El Centro, Temores v. City of El Centro, Cruz v. City of El Centro, City of El Centro v. LAFCO
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EXISTING CLAIMS:
Imperial Aggregates v. City of El Centro
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Carter arrived at 11:36 a.m.) Closed Session concluded at 1:20 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a joint regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 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 El Centro Little League, and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were made by Joselito N. Villero, Joy Villero Lindo, Alejandro Lopez, and Al Allal.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Recognition of El Centro Little League – Section 7 Juniors Division All Stars Champions.
2. Recognition of City of El Centro Board Members for Building Board of Appeals, Imperial Valley Housing Authority, and Personnel Appeals Board.
3. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month received by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.
4. Proclamation for International Lifeguard Day – July 31, 2023 received by Rebecca Corfman.
NEW BUSINESS
* (Item #14 was moved up by Mayor Cardenas-Singh)
14. Moved by Marroquin, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-76, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER FOR JULY 01, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
*City Council recessed at 7:30 pm and reconvened at 7:47 pm with all Council Members present.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approving consent items #5 – 12.
5. Approved Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2023.
6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2023.
7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of June 2023.
8. Approval of City Council minutes of May 2, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 16, 2023, May 25, 2023, June 6, 2023, June 20, 2023, June 23, 2023 and June 26, 2023.
9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-02, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XIV OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XIV BY REFERENCE TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, THE 2022 MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE 2022 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 GREEN BUILDING CODE AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATIVE
TO LOCAL CLIMATIC , GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO SUCH CODES, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, waive reading and adopt by title only.
10. Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10-48 TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10-62 PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC FILING AND NOTIFICATIONS FOR SELF-INPECTIONS, waive reading and adopt by title only.
11. Approval of Bid Documents for the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to send out to bid.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-75, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORING THE PURCHASE OF AN AURORA SPLIT CASE PUMP FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering an ordinance regarding temporary non-commercial signage, murals and display window signs. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, approval of Ordinance No. 23-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 22.1 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REGARDING TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE, MURALS, AND DISPLAY WINDOW SIGNS, waive reading, 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
NEW BUSINESS
*14. Item was moved before consent agenda by Mayor Cardenas-Singh.
15. Moved by Marroquin, second by Oliva, adopting the Library Material Selection Policy and Materials Challenge Form.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
16. Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, adopting the of City of El Centro Mural Art Grant – Program Guidelines & Application.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
17. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer, necessary action regarding the award of the 2023 Streets Overlay Project.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adopting Resolution No. 23-77, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 STREETS OVERLAY PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:14 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia Agency Secretary Wyles, Executive Officer Manager Ceseña, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans Book 37
18. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding the sale of surplus land along Holt and Heil Avenues and further identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 053-752-075, 053-752,076, 053-7525, 077, 053-7582-078, 053-752-079, 053-752-080.
Council member Oliva asked if the revenues have to go to the state or if the City can keep them. Ms.
Nava commented that she has reached out to the state and was waiting for an answer.
Motion by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, adopting Resolution No. SA 23-02, RESOLUTION OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO DESERT SUN INVESTMENTS, INC.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
19. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding the declaration of certain surplus properties owned by the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adopting Resolution No. SA 23-03, RESOLUTION OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ARE SURPLUS AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY’S USE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened as City Council.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
20. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Petromart Retail Group, Inc. TBD 2115 S. 4th Str., El Centro, CA 92243-4514.
21. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Kendal Companies LLC Ricochet R/C 955 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92253-1735.
22. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Oscar Li, Chef Lee’s Chinese Food and Noodles, 1049 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA 92243-1737.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor