AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by December 19, 2023.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself.
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Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Sylvia Marroquin City Manager: Cedric Ceseña
Mayor Pro-Tem: Edgard Garcia City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Tomás Oliva City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Sonia Carter
Martha Cardenas-Singh
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
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6:10-6:15 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record. 6:15-6:20 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-2):
1. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2023
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023. 6:20-6:40 NEW BUSINESS:
3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council Committee Appointments.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Sylvia Marroquin
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appointments.
4. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION: Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
5. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Rosa's Plane Food Inc. 1523 W Main St. Ste.
E, El Centro, CA 92243-5419
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6:45-7:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
7:10-7:20 CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.
City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 12/19/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Informational
Prepared By: Elsa Montoya
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6226) DOC ID: 6226
Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2023
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2023 ATTACHMENTS:
• PAYROLL REGISTERS NOVEMBER 2023 (PDF)
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Attachment: PAYROLL REGISTERS NOVEMBER 2023 (6226 : Payroll Registers for the Month of City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 12/19/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Informational
Prepared By: Elizabeth Fuchen
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 6227) DOC ID: 6227
Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Treasurer's Report Nov 2023 (PDF)
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report Nov 2023 (6227 : Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023.)
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report Nov 2023 (6227 : Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023.) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 12/19/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Appointment
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6224) DOC ID: 6224
Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council Committee Appointments.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appointments.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Appointments- Mayor Appointments-Committees-2024 (DOCX) 3 Packet Pg. 23
Revised: 11/19/2023
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR SYLVIA MARROQUIN
2024
CURRENT PROPOSED
COMMITTEE PRIMARY/ ALTERNATE Primary/Alternate
SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments)
(League Appt)
LAFCO (League Appt.)
AAA (Area Agency on Aging)- (League Appt.)
ICTC (Imperial County Transportation Commission)
LTA (Local Transportation Authority)
SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies)
IVRMA (Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency)
Cardenas-Singh
Alt: Oliva
CJPIA (California Joint Powers Insurance Authority) Garcia Alt: Marroquin
ECRMC Board of Trustees Oliva & Marroquin
Air Pollution Control Advisory Board Carter
Alt: Cardenas-Singh
Airport Advisory Committee Carter
Alt: Marroquin
Imperial County Film Commission Carter
Alt: Garcia
Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of
Commerce
(MPT-Rep/Mayor-Alt)
MPT: Marroquin
Alt: Cardenas-Singh
United Way-Emergency Food Shelter
Program
Carter
Alt: Marroquin
Mexican Liaison Oliva & Cardenas-Singh
Citizen Advisory Committee
(Centinela State Prison)
Oliva
Alt: Cardenas-Singh
IID 2 on 2
(Imperial Irrigation District)
Cardenas-Singh & Garcia
AD HOC, COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES CURRENT
Community Enhancement Task Force Oliva & Marroquin
Friends of Community Service Foundation
Board
Cardenas-Singh
Alt: Garcia
Task Force to End Homelessness Marroquin & Carter
COVID-19 Pandemic Response & Economic
Recovery Task Force
Oliva & Garcia
Cannabis Task Force Oliva & Garcia
Federal & State Funding Opportunities Task
Force
Cardenas-Singh & Garcia
Public Safety Task Force Oliva & Garcia
2 on 2 -IID Meetings Cardenas-Singh & Garcia
Legislative Standing Committee Chair: Garcia
Co-Chair: Oliva
Project Advisory Committee Marroquin
Alt. Oliva
MEASURE P WORKING GROUPS: CURRENT
IT & ADA Related Projects Oliva/Garcia
Parks & Recreation Project Cardenas-Singh/Carter
Operational Projects Marroquin/Garcia
Downtown Ad Hoc Committee Cardenas-Singh/Marroquin
EVALUATION PANELS: CURRENT
City Attorney Oliva/Garcia
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Attachment: Appointments- Mayor Appointments-Committees-2024 (6224 : Appointments to various City Council Committees) Revised:
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City Clerk Marroquin/Carter
City Manager Cardenas-Singh/Marroquin
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Attachment: Appointments- Mayor Appointments-Committees-2024 (6224 : Appointments to various City Council Committees) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 12/19/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Cancel Meeting
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6193) DOC ID: 6193
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the
cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2013-2018 RELATION:
N/A
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Traditionally, Council has modified its meeting schedule during the holiday season, if there are no known time-sensitive matters requiring Council action. Advance notice of cancelled meetings allows Council Members, and staff to plan accordingly. Staff has indicated that there are currently no pending items requiring action on January 2, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Council may select to cancel the meeting or not cancel the meeting. Should a matter require immediate Council direction or action, a special meeting could be called.
CONCLUSION:
Cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting. 4 Packet Pg. 26
City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 12/19/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Alcoholic Beverage License Prepared By: Norma Valenzuela
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 6223) DOC ID: 6223
Received and referred to Community Development
Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage LicenseRosa's Plane Food Inc. 1523 W Main St. Ste. E, El Centro, CA 92243-5419
ATTACHMENTS:
• Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Rosas Plane Food Inc. (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 27
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