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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 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: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 11:40 am)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, 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 by the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – City challenge to possible LAFCO approval of PMHD expansion.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION:
The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in City of El Centro v. Local Agency Formation Commission.
ADDED CLOSED SESSION ITEM:
Motion to add Real Property Negotiations, moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS:
Centerpointe Plaza, Parcel 2
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) Under negotiation; price and terms.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:45 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, March 19, 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 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.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Captain Ernesto Ruedas, California Highway Patrol, introduced himself to City Council.
2. Douglas Hisel, Operations & Safety Supervisor, CUHSD, and school staff, presented a Pedestrian Safety/Safe Routes to School Survey.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-6)
Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approving consent items # 3-6.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for February 2024.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of February 2024.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2024.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of March 5, 2024.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
7. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development, discussion and any necessary action regarding the acceptance of 2023 Housing Element Annual Report. Councilmembers had several questions on this item and Mr. Hernandez answered all their questions.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, acceptance of the City’s Annual Housing Element Progress Report on the Implementation of the Housing Element and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
8. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer, 2023 Solid Waste Contract Compliance Audit.
1. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approval of Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendment in the amount of $56,375 from the General Fund.
2. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-14, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SERVICES.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
9. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer, approval of consulting agreement with Landmark Consulting, Inc. for geotechnical services.
1. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-15, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE POLICE STATION PROJECT.
2. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, authorizing the use of Police bond funds use in the amount of $127,150 requested for this contract.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
City Manager Cedric Cesena explained that additional funding was requested from Congressman Dr.
Ruiz appropriations 101worskshop in January, since a couple of funding opportunities opened up, the city applied for funding for the new El Centro Police Station construction. The City did get funded through the office of Congressman Dr. Ruiz for $850,000 for the South Imperial Avenue Extension Project. The city applied for funding for the police station and we are waiting to see if we will get funded. Measure P funding has been used to fund the need for this project and any other communitybased projects.
LEGISLATIVE
None
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INFORMATION ITEM
10. Received Imperial and Villa Local Emergency Update.
11. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Sizzler USA Restaurants Inc., 707 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA 92243-1913.
12. Received Southern California Gas Company (SOCALGAS) Notice of Request to Increase Rates for the Hydrogen Blending demonstration Projects Application No. A.22-09-006.
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 7:49 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor