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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 11:34 am)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
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) – 1 case regarding the use of City Facilities.
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:00 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, February 6, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter 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 Oliva and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Certificate of Recognition – The Real Hope Center, received by Debbie and Marty Ellett.
2. Douglas Hisel, Operations & Safety Supervisor, CUHSD, Presentation of a Pedestrian Safety/Safe Routes to School Survey. Presentation was cancelled to return at a future date.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-4)
Moved by Carter, second by Garcia, approving consent items # 3-4.
3. Approval of City Council Minutes of January 2, 2024, January 16, 2024, and January 30, 2024.
4. Approval of Water and Sewer Master Plans and Cost of Service Rate Study Request for Proposal.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
5. Presentation by Joseph Bernal, El Centro Fire Chief, discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of the City Manager and Fire Chief as representatives of the Imperial Valley Hazardous Incidents Response Committee (IV-HIRC) representing the City of El Centro.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approval of Resolution No. 24-05, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO MAKING AND CONFIRMING CITY APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOINT POWERS HAZARDOUS INCIDENTS RESPONSE TEAM.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
6. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, extension of Ordinance Providing the Deferral of Certain Development Impact Fees.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, approval of Ordinance No. 24-01, AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUING DEFERRAL OF PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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INFORMATION ITEM
7. Presentation by Edgard Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem, consideration of Solar Lighting with Wireless for City Parks. For discussion only.
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 6:59 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor