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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 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: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva, arrived at 11:35 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, 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 (Removed from Closed Session agenda – No addition was added) 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) - one case. 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 and giving instruction to the City's negotiators (the City Manager, the Human Resources Director and consultant Patrick Clark) for the following: Police Officers Association re-opener longevity clause, the Water Group pursuant to the total compensation study results.
Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Oliva arrived at 11:35 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, October 3, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
During the closed session, City Council discussed confidential litigation matters as well as gave direction to its collective bargaining representatives.
Our Mayor stated that the City Manager, Cedric Cesena was joining the meeting on Zoom.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received by Michelle Hollinger, invitation to the Victoria Homes Grand Opening on October 12, 2023.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2023 received by Gina Vargas, WomanHaven, Executive Director.
2. Proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week received by Fire Chief Joseph Bernal.
3. Proclamation for National Community Planning Month received by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
4. Proclamation for Code Enforcement Office Appreciation Week received by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director and Frank Soto, Community Development Asst. Director.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce by President Sherie Cowie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, approving consent items # 6-7.
6. Approval City Council Minutes for August 15, 2023, August 25, 2023 (Special Meeting), September 12, 2023 and September 19, 2023.
7. Approved the execution of contract change order 5 in the amount of $334,506.00 and approve a revised budget for the Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Ave. & Danenberg Dr. project.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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NEW BUSINESS
Item #9 was moved up by Mayor Cardenas-Singh.
*9. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approval of community sponsorship of $750.00 to WomanHaven, A Center for Family Solutions.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
8. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approval of community sponsorship of $1,000.00 to MANA de Imperial Valley.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Cardenas-Singh
10. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of the reclassification of the Chief Mechanic position to grade G13.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
11. Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, approval of Ordinance No. 23-05, ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, waive reading and approve as a first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director, City Engineer, approval of Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property located at 363 Brighton Avenue.
Motion by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, 1) approval of the purchase in the amount of $75,000 and allow a $5,000 contingency for the documentation and escrow purposes and 2) adoption of Resolution No. 23-92, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH NORMA VILLICANA AND NORMA M. VILLICANA.
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AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
13. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director, City Engineer, approval of Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property located at 317 Brighton Avenue.
Motion by Garcia, second by Oliva, 1) approval of the purchase in the amount of $75,000 and allow a $5,000 contingency for the documentation and escrow purposes and 2) adoption of Resolution No. 23-93, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH NORMA VILLICANA AND NORMA M. VILLICANA.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
14. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of a revised project budget for the 2023 Streets Overlay Project.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
15. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development, discussion regarding amending Chapter 4, Article III of the Code of Ordinances related to the regulation of Cardrooms. Speaker: James Carson, Mr. Hernandez is asking for staff direction on the proposed amendments to the regulation of cardrooms.
Mayor and Council members discussed the various options which can be drafted into the city ordinance.
Asking for direction for this item.
16. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, appointments of Ashley Bertussi and Andy Alvarez to the Planning Commission Board to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2027.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
17. Moved by Garcia, and second by Carter, appointment of voting delegate, Council Member Tomás Oliva and alternate, Mayor Pro-Tem Sylvia Marroquin, for the National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of the City Summit in Atlanta, Georgia on November 15- 18, 2023.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION - None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
18. 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.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor