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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, APRIL 2, 2024 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular joint session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:35 a.m. in RDA Conference Room, El Centro City Hall, 1249 Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia (arrived at 11:45 am)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, to adjourn into closed session for:
EXISITING LITIGATION:
The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in Reel v. City of El Centro.
TRADE SECRETS:
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606.1 for the purpose of discussion and/or deliberation of reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined therein which it would, if prematurely disclosed create a substantial probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit including hospital facilities.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:45 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 19, 2024 at 6:03 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Sun Community Federal Credit Union celebrated their 70th Year Anniversary on March 16, 2024.
2. National Library Workers Day, April 9, 2024.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
3. Received Imperial County Film Commission Annual Report by Charla Teeters.
4. Received Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center Annual Report by Viridiana Rosales, Interim Director.
*ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA – 14A.
Motion by Carter, second by Cardenas-Singh to add item No. 14A, Approval of a Resolution and the NonDisclosure Agreement.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-6)
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items # 5-6.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes for March 19, 2024.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-16, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO CONFIRMING A FINE-FREE LIBRARY AND TAKING NECESSARY RELATED ACTIONS.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit 23-03 to operate an Inflatable Obstacle Course at 3451 Dogwood Avenue. 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.
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Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-17, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-06 TO OPERATE AN INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE AT IMPERIAL VALLEY MALL PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 3451 DOGWOOD AVENUE.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding naming of Dog Park to be located at 670 Park Avenue. Public Comments were received by Cheryl Viegas-Walker and Steve Walker. Council Member Cardenas-Singh asked the City Attorney about the policy. Ms. Martyn said that the policy needs revision because it is not very clear. Council Member Oliva stated that staff presented some points in the presentation and 106 survey entries were received.
He stated that based on the survey entries, Bark Park was the chosen name for the dog park.
Council Member Oliva made a motion to name the park, Bark Park and within the park, have a plaque that explains the history behind the creation of the park and that it be specifically dedicated to and recognizing and honoring the Heald Family and the contribution in helping to create the park.
Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia asked how many people reference Bark Park? Ms. Nava estimated around twenty to thirty times. MPT Garcia asked how many times it referenced to give recognition to the Heald Family? It was around sixteen times. MPT Garcia made a competing/substitute motion to name the park the Heald Bark Park.
First motion died on the floor because it did not have a second motion. Ms. Martyn asked the Council to begin a new motion, since the last two motions did not receive a second motion.
Council Member Cardenas-Singh asked which name had the most entries? Which was #1, #2, and #3.
Ms. Nava counted the entries and the most entries received were for #1, Bark Park, #2 Heald Family Dog Park and the other entries were for other names proposed for the park.
Ms. Viegas-Walker spoke again and asked the City Council to follow their policy and name the dog park, Heald Family Dog Park.
Ms. Martyn explained the policy to the Council and on the policy, it states that the City Council is not required to accept the recommendation of the of the Library and Community Services Board. Council can decide to accept the survey #1 suggestion.
Motion by Oliva, second by Marroquin, to name the park, Bark Park, and direct staff to find the space within the park, to memorialize and recognize the contributions of the Heald Family and their donation and the work behind the creation of the dog park.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin
NOES: Garcia
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Carter
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9. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding acceptance of the 2024 Draft Housing Conditions Survey Report. The consultant from R3E Services, Mr. Ramiro Ramos, presented the 2024 Draft Housing Conditions Survey Report to the City Council.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, accepting the Housing Conditions Survey Report as it is mandated by the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan.
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 regarding the 2024-2028 Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The report was presented by Jessica Gay, from Mosaic Community Planning.
Motion by Carter, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-18, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2024-2028 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AND TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL EMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
11. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE., Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion of the establishment Mid-Block Crosswalk on Waterman for Jacaranda Apts. off-site improvement.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-19, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING A MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALK ON WATERMAN AVENUE BETWEEN BRADSHAW AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE., Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of an agreement between the City of El Centro and the California Highway Patrol regarding road improvements.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-20, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PRATOL AND THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO CERTAIN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ALONG DANENBERG DRIVE.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
13. Presentation by Cedric Ceseña, City Manager, ratify letter of Support SB 1309.
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, to ratify a letter of Support SB 1309 for the Lithium Battery Production Council.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
14. Appointment to the Library and Community Services Board for one (1) un-scheduled vacancy nonVoting member with term ending on June 30, 2026.
Motion by Garcia, second by Oliva, appointed Matthew Cowie to serve on this board.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
14A. Moved by Carter, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONFIENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THE IMPERIAL COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASTAINED: None
City Council recessed and convened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:15 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter Secretary Wyles, Executive Officer Manager Ceseña, Agency Counsel Martyn Evans
15. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. SA 24-01, RESOLUTION OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO THE CALIFORNIA
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND, IF SELECTED, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY
RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened as City Council.
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – MaLupe’s Restaurant Inc., 2600 Thomas Dr. Ste. 2, El Centro, CA 92243-7507.
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – URSA Hospitality LLC. URSA 612 & 614 W Main St., El Centro, CA 92243-2920.
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 8:43 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor