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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:33 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
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: (CM Garcia arrived at 11:40 a.m., Mayor Cardenas-Singh arrived at 11:45 p.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.
ADDED ITEMS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin to add one item to closed session:
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS:
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the purpose of considering employee compensation in the form of salary and fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other related matters within the scope of representation and giving instructions to the City’s negotiators (the City Manager and the Human Resource Director) for the digital content designer position.
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Motion unanimously carried. (Council Member Garcia arrived at 11:35 am, Mayor Cardenas-Singh arrived at 11:45 pm)
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, October 17, 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 Council Member Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session. However, there has been a request to add items 19a and 19b to the agenda which are request for contributions to local charities and they will be presented by Council Member Oliva.
*ADDED ITEMS TO AGENDA – 19A. AND 19B.
Motion by Oliva and second by Marroquin to add items no. 19a. Soroptimist sponsorship request and item no. 19b. Dancing for a Dream/Bailando Por Un Sueño.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent items # 1-12.
1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of August 2023.
2. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of September 2023.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of August 2023.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2023.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2023.
6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2023.
7. 2nd Reading and Adoption 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 adopt by title only.
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8. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-94, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND R3E SERVICES FOR THE SERVICES RELATING TO THE HOUSING CONDITIONS SURVEY.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-95, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COUNTY FOR THE COMMUNITY
BENEFIT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF COMPUTERS FOR THE ADULT CENTER PROGRAM.
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-96, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE IMPERIAL COUNTY COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S KYOTES PROGRAM.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-97, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FORM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-98, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
PUBLIC HEARING
13. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a 12-month time extension for the Willow Bend Tentative Subdivision Map, presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development. Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wish to speak on this issue to please come forward. Seeing no one come forward to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Oliva asked if this tentative map still meets the requirements set by the state in terms of subdivision map documentation. Mr. Hernandez confirmed that it still meets the requirements of the state. Mr. Martin Coyne spoke about his plans for this subdivision and agreed that all requirements have been met.
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of Resolution No. 23-99, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF
THE WILLOW BEND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY EMCOMPASSING 38 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH 4TH STREET (SR-86) AND 630 FEET OF HORNE ROAD.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of unrepresented Police Commander MOU Adoption of Resolution No. 23-100, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO IDENTIFYING, RECOGNIZING AND ESTABLISHING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE COMMANDER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
15. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-101, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000A265 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
16. Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, rejection of bid received for Traffic Stripping Maintenance Contract.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
17. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-102, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE HILARY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
18. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding Change Order #1 for Dog Park Project – located at the Southeast Corner of Adams Avenue and 7th Street with Duggins Construction. Mayor Cardenas-Singh asked if the restroom would get too hot since it was open from the top and Ms. Nava said that they are other restrooms that are not air conditioned. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin asked if the cost savings from the other projects would cover the short fall on the dog park and Ms. Nava confirmed it would cover the shortfall and a 10% contingency in case of incidentals. Mr. Oliva asked for the total savings of the Debbie Pittman Book 37
Lighting Project which was $200,000. Mr. Olivas also asked for the savings on the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project which the savings was a significant amount. Council has several concerns regarding the restrooms and the cost to build this park. Council Member Oliva has a concern that we now have a change order and its costing the City more money to build this park. He would prefer option #1 which is the lowest option. Ms. Nava was asked if there was anticipation of any additional costs and no other costs are anticipated.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Garcia, approval of Change Order #B, which includes a Portland Loo Restroom, and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $200,000 from the Debbie Pittman Lighting Field Project and allocation of the project savings to the Dog Park Project. Additionally, reallocate $96,565 from the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project to the Dog park Project.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: Oliva
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
19. Presentation by Felix DeLeon, Associate Engineer, authorize the disposal of Obsolete and Surplus City Property by auction or sale. Mayor Pro-Tem Marroquin asked if there was a starting value for the auctioned vehicles and asked how they were auctioned. Mr. DeLeon did not have the information available at the moment. Mr. Campos stated that the auction charges $350 per vehicle as a starting price and the money the vehicle is sold for returns to the city and to its appropriate fund.
Motion by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 23-103, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY BY AUCTION OR SALE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
*19a. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, approval of community sponsorship of $760.00 to Dancing for a Dream Foundation, Inc.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:Cardenas-Singh
*19b. Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approval of community sponsorship of $280.00 to Soroptimist of El Centro Tea Time.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Cardenas-Singh
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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 7:28 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor