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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:32 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, Marroquin, Garcia
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, arrived at 11:37 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, 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 by the City litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(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).
EXISTING LITIGATION
The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in City of El Centro v. LAFCO.
LABOR NEGOTIATION:
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following purposes of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other related matters within the scope of representation for the Police Commander position and regarding the POA longevity clause, and compensation for the Public Works Department Chief Mechanic position.
Motion unanimously carried. (Mayor Cardenas-Singh arrived at 11:37 a.m.) Closed Session concluded at 1:45 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a joint regular session on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:01 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 Wyatt from El Centro Elementary School District and Invocation was given by John Cabrera from ICOE, Project Lead for AmeriCorps program.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session. However, item 8 on the consent agenda is being continued to the October 3, 2023 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received by Michael Mattia, owner of Jersey’s Mikes.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation for Disability and Employment Awareness in October received by Karina Leon, Program Manager.
2. Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness month in October 2023, (Cancer Resource Center of the Desert), received by Helen Palomino, CEO.
3. Certificate of Recognition to AmeriCorps in the month of September 2023, received by Miriam Bell, Student Well Being Director and John Cabrera, AmeriCorps Lead.
4. Presentation of the Explorer POST #1908 – Marine Corps Devil Pup Program presented to Sergeant Chilpa and Officer Bernal.
5. Certificate of Recognition of National Information Technology Professionals Day – September 26, 2023, received by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director.
6. Certificate of Recognition of National Information Technology Professionals Day – September 19, 2023, received by Miguel Felix, Information Technology Administrator.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items #7, 9 – 12.
7. Approved City Council Minutes for July 4, 2023, July 18, 2023, July 24, 2023 (Special Meeting), August 1, 2023, August 1, 2023 (Special Meeting).
8. * Item Pulled by Council Member Oliva, to continue on our next City Council meeting of October 3, 2023.
9. Approved the Request for Proposals for Janitorial Maintenance for the Main Library and Library Branch.
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10. Approved plans and specifications for the LPPSB1L-5169 (056) Commercial Ave. Improvements Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
11. Approval of bid documents for the Buena Vista Park Project and authorize the Community Services Department to send project out to bid.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-86, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EL CENTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES.
13. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-87, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
PUBLIC HEARING
14. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to solicit public input on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), approval of the CAPER, and authorization for staff to submit the CAPE to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-88, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2022 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR
REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, approval of reclassification of the Finance Manager position.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
16. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of the 2023-2024 CDBG Entitlement Subrecipient Agreement.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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17. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-90, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH MOSAIC COMMUNITY PLANNING TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
18. Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 23-91, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE GOMEZ PARK DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
19. Motion by Carter, second by Marroquin, appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem Sylvia Marroquin and Council Member Tomás Oliva as an alternate to serve on the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Project Advisory Committee.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
20. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approving the California State Library Zip Book Grant Award.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
21. Imperial and Villa local emergency 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor