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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, MARCH 5, 2023 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 11:34 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, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, 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 pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
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 of initiation of litigation against the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Claim of Elizandro Vargas.
EXISTING LITIGATION:
The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in City of El Centro v. Local Agency Formation Commission and Brownlee v. City of El Centro.
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:30 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, March 5, 2024, 2024 at 6:00 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 Book 37
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Cardenas-Singh and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received by Guillermo Hernandez.
PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Central Union High School Cheerleading Team won the CIF-San Diego Championship in the Co-Ed Non-Tumbling Division. Certificate accepted by Joshua Wise, CUHDS Athletic Director.
2. Central Union High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team finished runner-up in their CIF-San Diego Section Division III Championship. First time in school history. Certificate accepted by Joshua Wise, CUHDS Athletic Director.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-8)
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items # 3-8.
3. Approval of City Council Minutes of February 20, 2024.
4. Accepted Mr. Armando Lopez resignation from the Library & Community Services Board effective immediately with regrets, and authorize City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.
5. Approved the execution of a Contract Change order #4 in the amount of $247,398.15 and approve a revised budget as presented for the 2023 Streets Overlay Project.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-10, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY BY AUCTION.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-11, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CASE SKID STEET LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS DIVISION.
8. 1. Approval of a Budget Amendment request for additional funding from the Enterprise funds.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-12, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 FOR F750 LOAD KING DUMP TRUCK FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
9. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 24-13, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE UPDATED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP).
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2024-2025.
Summary of Recommended Activities
Name of Organization Program Description Amount Requested Recommended Allocation
Community Services Dept. - Fair Housing
Program
Promote Fair Housing Activities
*Required Activity $ 47,250 $ 47,250
Catholic Charities - Senior Nutrition Program Food delivery to homebound seniors. Recommendation that 80% of allocation be utilized for purchase of food. $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Catholic Charities - Homeless Day Center Day center designed to cater to the homeless. Center will provide shelter, bathrooms and showers, laundry,
and supportive services.
$ 20,000 $ 10,000
Sure Helpline Center - Safe Haven Sheltering of Domestic Violence victims, counseling, crisis intervention, legal services
$ 42,600 $ 5,130
El Centro PAL Recreational programs & activities including soccer, boxing, martial arts, golf, fishing, bowling, tutoring, and mentoring.
$ 10,000 $ 5,130
Capital Improvement Project (TBD) Construction costs for ongoing sidewalk program $ 271,715 $ 271,715 Community Services Dept. Lead Based Paint $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Community Services Dept. Asbestos Removal $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Community Services Dept. Sidewalks in support of Housing Rehabilitation $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Community Development Dept. Code Enforcement Program $ 82,500 $ 82,500 Community Services Dept. Program Administration $ 116,681 $ 116,681 TOTAL $ 635,746 $ 583,406
Council discussed several options for the allocation of the funds and came to a conclusion of the recommended activities to fund.
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Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, to fund SURE Helpline in the amount of $5,130, PAL $5,130 and construction cost for ongoing sidewalk program in the amount of $271,715 in Capital Improvement Projects. Directing staff to request the financials from SURE Helpline for the second meeting in April and if we do not receive the financials, we will move the amount allocated to SURE Helpline to another agency.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Motion by Oliva, second by Marroquin, to ratify a Letter of Support requested by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP).
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:34 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter Agency Secretary Wyles, Executive Director Manager Ceseña, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans
12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and related action regarding the granting of easement to Imperial Irrigation District for the Jacaranda Apartments Project.
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of a grant of easement in favor of Imperial Irrigation District and direct the City Manager to execute the grant of easement and necessary supporting documents.
AYES: Carter, Oliva, Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva to reconvene as City Council.
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.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on activities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor