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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:35 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, Marroquin, Garcia
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 11:38 am), Cardenas-Singh (arrived at 11:45 am)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were received by Maritza Hurtado and Jesus Solano.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS:
Property: El Centro City Library
Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating With: Comite Civico
Under Negotiation: Electric Charging Stations
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 12:30 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, January 16, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (Excused)
A moment of silence was held for the four victims who lost their lives in a tragic accident in Brawley, California.
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Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Pro-Tem 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 Jose (Joe) Cosio.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-6)
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approving consent items # 1-6.
1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of November 2023.
2. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2023.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of December 2023.
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of December 2023.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023, December 7, 2023, December 19, 2023, December 22, 2023 and December 28, 2023.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-01, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the statement of costs and recording of lien related to nuisance abatement at 695 Aurora Drive. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
Mayor Marroquin declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council member Cardenas-Singh asked if there had been any issues with fencing on the property, since it is adjacent to a school. Mr. Hernandez commented that there was a new chain link fence installed which prevents access to the property. Mayor Marroquin asked if the neighbors have complained and Mr.
Hernandez confirmed that they have called Community Development to complain.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-02, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR 695 AURORA DRIVE
AND APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF LIEN, COLLECTION THEREON AND RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, - Public Works Director/City Engineer, approval of Contract Change Order #6 to Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Ave. & Danenberg Drive project with Pyramid Construction and Aggregates Inc. authoring emergency work.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approval of the execution of a contract change order 6 in the amount of $23,400 and approve a revised budget for the Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Avenue & Danenberg Drive project.
AYES: Carter, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED:None
9. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, - Public Works Director/City Engineer, approve budget amendment to increase funding to the City Hall Energy Efficiency Upgrades Project.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of budget amendment per Exhibit A of this report to reduce Measure P FY 24 funds to the Demolition of Valley Center Point building project and add $160,000 to the City Hall Energy efficiency upgrades project to supplement existing approved funding.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
10. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, - Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding the Award of the East Main Street Even Hewes Hwy Rehabilitation Project.
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-03, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EAST MAIN STREET EVAN HEWES HIGHWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
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LEGISLATIVE
None
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 6:54 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor