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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:37 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: Oliva, Marroquin, Carter
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia (arrived at 11:41 a.m.), Cardenas-Singh (arrived at 11:48 a.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
EXISITING LITIGATION:
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Aaron Reel v. City of El Centro (case update).
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)(2) - 2 cases.
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN 054-310-037.
Agency negotiators: City Manager and Community Services Director Negotiating party: Rove Engineering
Under negotiation: price and terms
Motion carried.
Closed Session was adjourned to Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 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 Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action at this time.
This meeting will be adjourned to Monday, June 24, 2024 in order to continue closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were made by Robert Williams.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month June 2024 received by Agnes Zsigovics.
2. Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center – Pride Month received by Rosa Diaz. Public comments were received by Marty Ellett.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-9)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, approving consent items # 3-9.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of May 2024.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of May 2024.
5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2024.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of June 4, 2024.
7. Acceptance of Mrs. Sedalia Sanders resignation from the Personnel Appeals Board effective immediately with regrets, and authorize City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-51, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-52, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FIVE COMPANIES: MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL (MBI), RICK ENGINEERING CHAMBERS GROUP, RECON
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR AS-NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS
10. Presentation by Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance, Transportation Development Act Program Claims.
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, authorized the filing of the fiscal year 2023-2024 claims with Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) for Public Transportation pursuant to:
1. Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for bus benches/shelter in the amount of $18,962, 7th/State Street bus terminal in the amount of $55,000, and for the regional maintenance and upkeep for benches/shelter in the amount of $25,000 for a grand total of $98,962.
2. Article 3 of the Public Utilities code for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the amount of $40,592.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and any necessary action to award of bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the Emergency Replacement of Electrical Conduits and Associated Pumps at Bucklin Park.
Motion amended by Council Member Garcia for staff to expend all possible ARPA and any remaining balance to dip into Measure P.
Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-53, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND ASSOCIATED PUMPS AT BUCKLIN PARK.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
12. Received Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs report.
13. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – El Centro Travel Center, LLC. 550 Wake Ave. #B, El Centro, CA 92243-9721.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned to Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor