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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 11:38 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, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were received.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, 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 by the City litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one case
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 there will be litigation initiated against the City under Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
EXISTING 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 need to discuss existing litigation to which the City is a party: City of El Centro v. LAFCO.
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:20 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, November 7, 2023 at 6:07 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Lee Hernandez, IID Governmental Affairs Specialist and Gary Redfern.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Certificate of Recognition for Paul Maxwell, California Paramedic Foundation, presented by Fire Chief Bernal.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-6)
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent items # 2-6.
2. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 2, 2023 (Special Meeting) and October 3, 2023.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-104, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2021-2022 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT.
4. Approved Plans and Specifications for the East Main Evan Hewes Highway Rehabilitation Project CRASL 5169 (057) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
5. Approved Bid Documents for the CDBG Commercial Façade Improvement Program and authorize the Community Services Department to send out to bid.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-105, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF ALL INDIVIDUAL GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IS ELIGIBLE.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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PUBLIC HEARING
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments Negative Declaration No. 22-04. Mayor CardenasSingh opened the public hearing and continued the public hearing to December 5, 2023.
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments Zone Change 22-05. Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and continued the public hearing to December 5, 2023.
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments General Plan Amendment No. 22-05. Mayor CardenasSingh opened the public hearing and continued the public hearing to December 5, 2023.
10. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 23-01 – allowing cardrooms in the CG-General Commercial Zone, presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development. Mr. Hernandez asked that this public hearing be cancelled. The Ordinance needs to be sent to the Bureau of Gaming Control of the State of California, for review and comment. Item will be returning to City Council at a future meeting for action. Item was tabled for a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Approval of the creation of the Multimedia Content Creator position as described in job description, presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director.
Moved by Garcia, second by Marroquin, approval of the creation of the Multimedia Content Creator position as described in job description.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, - Public Works Director/City Engineer, award of Police Station Construction Project.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh,
1. Approval of FY24 budget amendment and appropriations as presented in Exhibit A.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE STATION.
3. Approved project budget as presented on this report.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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13. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of a Service Truck for Street Maintenance Division
1. Appropriate additional funding as presented. To shift FY24 expenditure of $65,000 from Measure P to ARPA and to approve $7,300 out of ARPA so total funding expenditure out of ARPA is $72,273.06.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-107, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SERVICE TRUCK FOR STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
14. Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, ratify Letter of Support requested by San Diego State University for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Planning Project.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
15. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and necessary action regarding the award of bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project. Javier Villaverde, Park Supervisor, explained what type of issues were in the protest letter from ACE Electric.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 23-108, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SWARTHOUT PARK FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
16. Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-109, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EMBELLECE (BEAUTIFY) EL CENTRO PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
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LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License El Guerro Tacos & Beer 1560 Ocotillo Dr., Ste. K, El Centro, CA 92243-4237.
18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License La Birrieria Red Tacos #2, El Centro, CA 92243.
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 7:39 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor