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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 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,
ABSENT: City Attorney Martyn Evans (arrived at meeting via Zoom @ 6:30 pm) Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Veronica Zamora, Scott Devoy and Roger Samra.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
* Item #2 Moved-Up by Mayor.
*2. Public Works Department Public Works Week Presentation – Abraham Campos, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
1. National Public Works Week – May 19-25, 2024, proclamation received by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-9)
Moved by Carter, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items # 3-9.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of April 2024.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of April 2024.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of April 2024.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of April 29, 2024, Special Meeting of May 7, 2024 and May 7, 2024.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-37, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-38, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SERVICE TRUCK FOR FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISION BASED UPON INFORMAL BIDS.
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9. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-39, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS FOR CERTAIN RECORDS RELATED TO A PENDING INVESTIGATION.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2024/2025. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Finance 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.
Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-40, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2024/2025. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Finance 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. Council member Cardenas-Singh and Council Member Oliva had questions on the increase which Ms.
Chaparro addressed.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-41, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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12. This was the date and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2024/2025. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Finance 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.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 24-42, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
13. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, rescinding Resolution No. 22-30 and approving the change of specific language.
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-43, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-20
AND APPROVING THE CHANGE OF SPECIFIC LANGUAGE REGARDING THE PERSON
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING SUBMITTED TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and necessary action of the approval of amendment #1 to the Agreement for Reoccurring Services with Catholic Charities for the Working Hands Workforce Development program.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for reoccurring services with Catholic Charities for the Working Hands Workforce Development Program.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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15. Presentation by Cedric Ceseña, City Manager, request of Letter of Opposition received from the Small Business Development Center in Opposition to Proposed State Budget Cuts to Small Business Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and Capitol Infusion Program (CIP) at Go-Biz.
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, ratify letter of opposition requested by the Small Business Development Center.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
16. Received Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs report.
17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Sushi & Noodle Dava, Inc. 800 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA 92243-1916.
18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Perlita’s Mexican Food LLC., 1649 W. Main St., El Centro, CA 92243-2212.
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 to be discussed, it was moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva at 7:02 p.m. to adjourn the meeting to Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the RDA Conference Room.
Motion unanimously carried. All Members present.
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Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor