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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. in Conference Room A, El Centro City Hall, 1275 W. 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 (Absent)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony Ramos and Basilia Ramos.
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 to add Existing Litigation: Moved by Oliva, Second by Carter.
EXISITING LITIGATION:
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Gonzalez v. City of El Centro and Felix De Leon Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:45 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:02 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia (Absent)
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Oliva and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action from closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Arias, Jackie Valadez, Ariana Rosales, Rosa Rubio, Tryhana Santos, Alyssa Ortega and YingYing Yu.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. National Autism Acceptance Month, April 2024. Proclamation accepted by James Gonzalez and Gloria Brambila.
2. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20, 2024. Proclamation accepted by Police Chief Robert Sawyer and Fire Chief Joseph Bernal.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
3. Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Report, report given by Timothy Kelley.
Public speaker for this item was Pete Rodriguez.
4. Presentation on recent and upcoming private development in El Centro by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-8)
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, approving consent items # 5-8.
5. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of March 2024.
6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of March 2024.
7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2024.
8. Approval of City Council minutes of April 2, 2024.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
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ITEMS MOVED OUT OF ORDER BY MAYOR
*13. Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, ratifying letter of support requested by the Office of Senator Steve Padilla for SB 1105 – Paid Sick Leave for Farmworkers During Climate Emergencies.
Public comment was received by Guillermo Hernandez, on behalf of Steve Padilla.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
*14. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request from Sure Helpline Center. Approved sponsorship in the amount of $500.00.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2024-2028 and One-Year Action Plan for 2024-2025. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.
Council member Cardenas-Singh and Council member Oliva spoke about the eligibility of PAL and Sure Help Line. They asked questions about their services and how to best fund the organizations.
Mayor Marroquin declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. Public comments were received by Edward Preciado, Margaret Sauza, and Johana Ramirez. Mayor Marroquin closed the public hearing after seeing we had no more speakers.
Council member Oliva asked to consolidate the allocations towards SURE Helpline under the CDBG and look into the funding source under Measure P for PAL and other athletic activity organizations.
Mayor Maroquin asked to reallocate the full amount to SURE Helpline and take into consideration PAL when we have funding in Measure P.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-22, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2024-2028 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
10. Presentation by Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief, discussion and necessary action regarding the agreement between the City of El Centro and Jacob Green and Associates for Fire Department Strategic Planning Services.
Council Members praised Chief Bernal for planning ahead and having a vision for the fire department for the future.
Motion by Oliva, second by Carter, Resolution No. 24-23, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND JACOB GREEN AND ASSOCIATES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED: Carter
11. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE – Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of supporting project delivery schedules and timely use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for transportation projects.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-24, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY
SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
12. Presentation by Abraham Campos, PE – Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and necessary action regarding approval of Contract Change Order #1, to the Commercial Ave.
Improvement Project and approval of a revised project budget.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval of Contract Change Order #1 in the amount of $218,220.59 and approve a revised budget for the Commercial Avenue Improvement Project.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAINED:None
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*13. See above. Moved up by Mayor Marroquin.
*14. See above. Moved up by Mayor Marroquin.
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
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 8:32 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor