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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, DECEMBER 5, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:37 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, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Marroquin (excused)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were received.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Carter, second by Oliva, to adjourn into closed session for:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
City Representatives: City Manager, Human Resource Director and Patrick Clark, Consultant, will meet with the City Council to receive instructions regarding negotiating regarding salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits for the Employee Organization: Certified Water Treatment Plant Operators, Certified Water Treatment Operators and Certified Water Distribution Operators/Sewer Unit.
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 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).
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:00 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, December 5, 2023 at 6:02 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 Debby Ellett.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-2)
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approving consent items # 1-2.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 7, 2023, November 15, 2023 and November 21, 2023.
2. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-06, AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-06 REGARDING THE CONTINUING USE OF ANNUAL MILITARY
EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE POLICY OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and adopt by title only.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
3. This was the date and time for a public hearing. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments Negative Declaration No. 22-04. Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing. Francisco Flores spoke and said this property was stolen from him. He spoke against this Negative Declaration. Linda Wyatt spoke on Mr. Francisco Flores behalf. She said this property was quick deed to someone else. She mentioned that if Mr. Flores is evicted from this property, he has nowhere else to go. He will be homeless. Council Member Garcia asked to see the documents that Ms.
Wyatt had for Mr. Flores. Since there were no other public comments, Mayor Cardenas-Singh closed the public hearing. She asked if any Council Member had any comments. Council Member Oliva asked Mr. Hernandez if 60 units are going to be built, how many parking spaces will be available per unit. Mr.
Hernandez said it would be a little more than two spaces. Council members asked if there would be only one exit from the apartment complex and they were concerned about the congestion of traffic this apartment building would create. Council Member Garcia suggested a traffic study be done on the area because an apartment building with that many units would create a traffic congestion.
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The applicant, Mr. Carlos Vasquez, explained how the property was acquired. He explained that the property was legally purchased. He said that all requirements for building an apartment building were looked into and everything has been considered as part of this project. His approved plans meet regular parking, handicap parking and emergency vehicle requirements.
City Council decided to withdraw the Negative Declaration No. 22-04, for the Vasquez Apartments until traffic studies are done, complete and ready to be presented to Council.
4. This was the date and time for a public hearing. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments General Plan Amendment No. 22-05. Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and comments were heard by Francisco Flores and Linda Wyatt. City Council decided to withdraw the Change of Zone No. 22-05, for the Vasquez Apartments until traffic studies are done, complete and ready to be presented to Council.
5. This was the date and time for a public hearing. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments General Plan Amendment No. 22-05. Mayor Cardenas-Singh opened the public hearing and comments were heard by Francisco Flores and Linda Wyatt. City Council decided to withdraw the General Plan Amendment No. 22-05, for the Vasquez Apartments until traffic studies are done, complete and ready to be presented to Council.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 23-114, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE COMMERCIAL AVE. IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 6:52 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia Agency Secretary Wyles, Executive Director Manager Ceseña, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans
7. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding the sale of surplus land along Industry Way and further identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number:
054-310-051.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. SA 23-04, RESOLUTION
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO HANS CO. LLC.
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AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened as City Council.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Union 76, 525 N. La Brucherie El Centro, CA 92243-9575.
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 7:13 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor